Preachers spend considerable time thinking about what their congregations need to hear—but how often do they consider what it is like to listen from the pew? Robert is joined by Hiram Kemp to discuss his article, “5 Things Members Wish Their Preachers Knew.” Together, they explore how preachers can communicate biblical truth with greater clarity, compassion, practicality, and hope. In this episode: Bible study is difficult for some members—and many are sincerely trying. Scholarship should clarify Scripture rather than confuse listeners. Members need to know that their preacher struggles too. Biblical preaching should connect Scripture to everyday life. Every sermon should ultimately point people to Jesus and offer hope. This conversation encourages preachers to step away from the pulpit for a moment, consider the perspective of those in the pew, and remember that preachers and members are working toward the same goal. Resources Read “5 Things Members Wish Their Preachers Knew” Subscribe to Hiram Kemp’s Words for Our Time

Andrew delves into the topic of Looksmaxxing and how it can bring harm to others.

Blame-shifting is nothing new. In fact, it’s as old as sin itself. In this episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne uses Major League Baseball’s decision to “end the shift” as a starting point for a much more important discussion: our tendency to shift responsibility when our decisions go wrong. Scripture gives us three memorable examples. Adam blamed Eve—and indirectly God—for his sin. Aaron blamed the people for the golden calf and offered the almost comical explanation that he threw the gold into the fire and “out came this calf.” King Saul insisted he had obeyed God while blaming the people for the parts of God’s command he ignored. Different men. Different circumstances. Same problem. Blame-shifting often reveals something deeper: we have abandoned the responsibility God gave us and allowed the pressures, desires, fears, or expectations of others to rule our hearts. For men called to lead in their homes, churches, and communities, ending the shift requires three things: • Take responsibility — Own your decisions and actions. • Limit your empathy — Don’t allow the emotions and expectations of others to replace conviction. • Let God rule again — Allow His truth, rather than pressure or passion, to direct your heart. Mature leadership begins when we stop explaining away our failures and start owning them.

In this episode of Inside the Scholar's Study, Dr. Gallagher discusses the nuances of Ephesians 1:15-23! Episode Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Earliest-Christian-Artifacts-Manuscripts-Origins/dp/0802828957/ref=sr13?crid=3JDYCGGSIRVHA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BMGp8IppjL4neycHJzrIHXdmjA1OQLx0FiOUEr7sZJF9R3AJUpL3qFYExe498e4F8D4jcmRArdszObWFH-0HMDT1wrn8ln3a6wAsMvaZERMnkJlXhCO90W1LIxU-Agkhbfs33m5MoE4zbRChCRGQ0hZpwYJUVwIwihYhWa6sEgxhLqw3MO5j6SL0GXBDhF-vCACSfuseKRuWLAkRZdjDy1-oW0YBV3PHk9IzaNeZU0.pjbWGetUYHSyEtUOEpgDJGuAE4rfSGdHS0E--SCu33E&dibtag=se&keywords=larry+hurtado+books&qid=1785859308&sprefix=larry+hur%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-3

In this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, we take a closer look at one of the most contested aspects of God’s design for marriage: headship and submission. Looking at Ephesians 5 alongside the example of Christ, we see that biblical headship is not about control, domination, or having the loudest voice—it is about sacrificial leadership, protection, provision, gentleness, nourishment, and care. Husbands are called to model their leadership after Christ, who loved the church enough to give Himself for her. Wives are called to model their submission after Christ, who willingly humbled Himself and submitted to the Father’s will. Submission does not mean weakness, silence, having no opinions, or obeying a husband when he asks us to disobey God. Rather, it is a willing posture of humility and service rooted first in our submission to Christ. Through examples like Abigail, Esther, and others, we see that godly submission can coexist with wisdom, strength, courage, and action. Ultimately, God’s design gives husbands and wives different roles while maintaining equal value before Him. As we seek to live out those roles faithfully, may our marriages become places where Christ is seen more clearly—through sacrificial headship, willing submission, and a shared desire to do things God’s way.