Episodes

Jason, Josh, and Corey, discuss some fun hot takes, the sermon, and answer some questions.

Why did Jesus call John the Baptist the greatest man ever born, yet say that the least in the Kingdom of God is greater still? In Luke 7:24-35, Jesus reveals the incredible privilege of living under the New Covenant while exposing the hardened hearts that refused to receive God's truth. Discover what it means to be born of God and why true wisdom is always revealed by the fruit it produces.

On today's episode, Nate, David, and Jason sit down to talk about this weekend's message, and share some of their best student camp stories. And if you're wondering how the story from this weekend ended, here's where you find out! As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense.

When suffering shakes your faith, it's easy to wonder if God is still at work. In Luke 7:18-23, John the Baptist wrestles with doubt from a prison cell, and Jesus responds by pointing him back to the evidence of God's faithfulness instead of changing his circumstances. Discover how to hold onto what you know to be true when life doesn't unfold the way you expected.

On this week's episode, Jason, Josh, and Corey sit down to discuss this week's message and share their most elite camping secrets. As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense.

Death feels final, but Jesus tells a different story. In Luke 7:11-17, Jesus meets a grieving widow, stops a funeral procession, and reveals His compassion and authority over death itself. Wherever Jesus meets death—whether in our circumstances, our relationships, or our hearts—He brings hope, life, and the promise that death never has the final word.

Jason, Nate, and Corey sit down to talk about this week's message (as well as answering last week's questions!) As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense.

When life becomes difficult, where do you turn first? In Luke 7:1-10, a Roman centurion demonstrates remarkable faith by trusting that Jesus' word alone is enough. His example challenges us to examine whether our confidence rests fully in Christ or in the many things we try to place alongside Him.

Josh, Corey, and Nate sit down to discuss this weekend's message. Please note, we dealt with a full power outage at the last section of this podcast, so we were not able to get to questions, but we will address your questions next week! As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense.

At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus asks a piercing question: "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" In Luke 6:46-49, He contrasts two builders, revealing that the difference between a life that stands and a life that collapses is not what we hear, but what we do with what we've heard.

Josh, Ken, and Richard sit down to discuss this week's sermon. As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense!

Every orchard tells a story, and so does every life. Drawing from Jesus' teaching in Luke 6, we learn how the seeds we plant, the influences we allow, and the condition of our hearts shape the fruit we produce. God desires more than outward religion—He wants a transformed heart that reflects His grace, truth, and love to the world around us.

In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Nate discuss the sermon preached on 5/31/26. They answer questions about judging those inside and outside the church, and discuss the biblical way to do it.

Jesus never says to ignore the speck in someone else's eye. Instead, He calls us to examine our own hearts first, extending the same mercy, forgiveness, and grace that we hope to receive from God. In Luke 6, we discover that healthy correction grows out of humility, close relationships, and a commitment to becoming more like Jesus rather than simply proving someone else wrong.

In this episode of the Becoming Better Podcast, Nate, Josh, and Jason discuss this week's sermon on living out Jesus' version of the "golden rule"

Most people agree with Jesus until they actually read the red letters closely. In Luke 6, Jesus calls His followers to respond to hatred with love, insults with mercy, and evil with generosity. This teaching feels impossible until we realize it perfectly describes the way Jesus has already treated us.

Everyone wants the blessings...no one wants the Woe's... This Episode features Nate, Josh, and Corey as they discuss last Sunday's sermon based on the first part of Luke's account of the sermon on the plain.

Jesus’ definition of blessing looks radically different from ours. In Luke 6, He declares blessing over the poor, hungry, grieving, and rejected while warning those who place their hope in wealth, comfort, pleasure, and approval. This passage forces us to ask a hard question: are we finding our fulfillment in Christ, or in the temporary comforts of this world?

Becoming Better is our podcast show where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon. If you haven't listened to it yet, you can listen to the latest sermon right here on this podcast, and it will help this conversion make more sense. Here is a link to the sermon series mentioned in this video: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjUbNaytfOToexLDg6TUXzTjalhB1f8qt

Jesus spent an entire night in prayer before calling twelve ordinary men to become the foundation of His church. From bold leaders like Peter to quiet servants like Andrew—and even Judas the betrayer—these apostles remind us that God uses imperfect people to accomplish eternal purposes. Luke 6 reveals both an incredible invitation and a sobering warning: being close to Jesus is not the same as truly following Him.

In this episode Josh, Jason, and Nate discuss this week's sermon about Jesus healing a man on the sabbath. The conversation covers a lot of topics from what was culturally acceptable to do on the sabbath, down to how the Levites were chosen to be priest for the Lord's service.

What looks like a debate about Sabbath laws becomes a defining moment about who Jesus really is—Lord over it all. When He calls a man to step forward in faith, what was hidden is brought into the light and completely restored. The question is the same for us: will we trust Him enough to step out, surrender, and let Him heal what’s broken?

Well hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast! My name is Nate, and I am so glad you’re here. On today’s episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down to discuss last Sunday’s sermon. If you haven't listened to that message yet, I want to encourage you to stop here and give it a listen first, as it will provide helpful context for our conversation. Before we dive in, I want to invite you to our Night of Prayer happening on May 7th at the Prescott Courthouse. It will be a powerful night of worshi...

We all love the kind of change we control—but what happens when Jesus disrupts everything we’re comfortable with? In Luke 5, Jesus challenges the idea that faith is about fitting Him into our lives and instead shows that following Him requires total transformation. You can’t hold onto your old life and experience the new life Jesus offers.