Episodes

  • Lament Psalms, Summer Camp, and Choosing a Denomination
    Jun 29 2026

    Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk about the upcoming summer series on the Psalms of lament and why God gives His people language for grief, pain, confession, and suffering. We also discuss Psalm 1, summer camp, cultural discernment, progressive Christianity, and how Christians should think about denominations, non-denominational churches, and the difference between faithful theological distinctives and unbiblical compromise. Topics include: Why Christians need Psalms of lament Finding faith in the dark Psalm 1 and being rooted in God’s Word Discernment in a culture of false hope Progressive Christianity and distorted views of Jesus What denominations are and why they exist What kind of church we’d attend if non-denominational churches didn’t exist Key takeaway: God gives His people language for suffering and wisdom for discernment so that we would stay rooted in Him instead of being shaped by the false promises of the world.

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    41 mins
  • Fatherhood, Discipling Teens, and Finding Your Gifts
    Jun 22 2026

    Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Ephesians 1, Father’s Day, and the calling of men to know God, walk in hope, and live with confidence in the power God gives His people. We also answer questions about helping teens hunger for God’s Word and how to respond when we see others with gifts or skills we wish we had. Topics include: Fatherhood and the value of men Ephesians 1 and Paul’s prayer for the church Helping teens love God’s Word Asking better questions as parents and leaders Guiding kids without forcing fake answers Comparison, coveting, and spiritual gifts Finding joy in how God has made you Key takeaway: God does not need us, but He loves us, values us, and invites us to participate in His work with humility, confidence, and joy.

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    43 mins
  • Faithful Stewardship, Worship Leadership, and Spontaneous Worship
    Jun 15 2026

    Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr In this episode of Know Grow Go, we discuss Jesus’ parable of the ten minas in Luke 19 and what it means to faithfully steward the time, gifts, resources, and opportunities God has entrusted to us. Following Jesus is not a call to play it safe. It is a call to serve His kingdom with courage, knowing that our security rests in His grace. We also answer questions about worship leadership, including performance versus worship, vocal improvisation, expressive worship, musical excellence, and spontaneous moments in church services. Topics include: The parable of the ten minas Faithfulness, stewardship, and fear of failure Performing with excellence without seeking personal glory Whether talent can distract from Christ The benefits and concerns of spontaneous worship Why different churches worship in different ways

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    56 mins
  • Zacchaeus, Aliens, Pride Month, and Biblical Events We’d Witness
    Jun 8 2026

    In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector who wanted to see Jesus and ended up being sought out by Jesus. We discuss the contrast between Zacchaeus and the rich young ruler, what true repentance looks like, and why grace leads to transformation rather than performance. We also answer listener questions about aliens, doubt, Pride Month, Christian witness, and what biblical events we would want to see in person. The conversation moves from cultural curiosity about aliens to deeper questions about authority, faith, Scripture, false hope, and how the church should engage people with truth and compassion. This episode covers topics like: If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about Zacchaeus, repentance, aliens, cultural issues, pride, sexuality, doubt, or the reliability of Scripture, this episode will help you think more carefully and biblically. Key takeaway: Jesus came to seek and save the lost. That truth should shape how we see ourselves, how we respond to grace, and how we engage a culture looking for hope in all the wrong places. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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    55 mins
  • The Blind Man, Lament, Women in Leadership, and Friendly Debate
    Jun 1 2026

    In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Luke 18 and the healing of Bartimaeus, the blind man who cries out to Jesus, “Son of David, have mercy on me.” We discuss the contrast between the rich young ruler and Bartimaeus, what it means to recognize our need for Christ, and how Jesus responds with both authority and compassion. We also spend time talking about lament, suffering, grief, and the Psalms, including why Christians need language for pain and why biblical joy does not mean pretending everything is fine. From there, we answer listener questions about women serving as pastors or elders, complementarianism, church leadership, and whether there are topics we would be willing to lovingly debate. This episode covers topics like: Luke 18 and the healing of Bartimaeus Jesus as the Son of David Mercy, faith, healing, and discipleship The contrast between Bartimaeus and the rich young ruler Lament, suffering, grief, and the Psalms Why Christians should not avoid pain, but walk through it with the Lord Women in leadership, pastors, elders, and 1 Timothy 2 Complementarianism, egalitarianism, and church order How pastors can handle disagreement without creating confusion Open handed issues, friendly debate, and unity in the church If you’ve ever wrestled with suffering, grief, your need for Jesus, questions about women in church leadership, or how Christians should handle disagreement, this episode will help you think more carefully and biblically. Key takeaway: Jesus meets needy people with mercy. Whether we are crying out for help, walking through grief, or seeking clarity in difficult theological conversations, the call is the same: go through it with the Lord and trust His goodness. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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    59 mins
  • The Rich Young Ruler, Matt & Silas as kids, and Musical Theater
    May 25 2026

    In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Luke 18 and the rich young ruler, asking what it really means to follow Jesus, surrender idols, and trust that Christ is better than anything we are tempted to hold onto. We also answer listener questions about what we were like as children and whether we enjoy musical theater. The conversation begins with the rich ruler’s question to Jesus: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” From there, we discuss wealth, self sufficiency, coveting, contentment, and the way Jesus lovingly exposes the one thing keeping this man from following Him. We also reflect on why discipleship often involves hard things, and why Jesus is still worth following. This episode covers topics like: Luke 18 and the rich young ruler What it means to inherit eternal life Wealth, idolatry, and self sufficiency Why Jesus tells the rich ruler to sell everything Contentment, coveting, and disordered desire Childhood stories, humor, sports, music, and growing up Musical theater, storytelling, worship, and the arts Why Christians should think deeply about beauty, music, and emotion If you’ve ever wrestled with what it costs to follow Jesus, how possessions can become idols, or how stories and music shape us, this conversation will help you think more clearly and biblically. Key takeaway: Jesus does not expose our idols to shame us. He does it because He loves us and calls us into something better: Himself. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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    43 mins
  • The Pharisee and Tax Collector, Creation, Evolution, and... Aliens
    May 18 2026

    In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Luke 18, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, creation, evolution, the age of the universe, and aliens. We begin with Jesus’ parable about self-righteousness, humility, mercy, and justification, then move into listener questions about science, Scripture, and extraterrestrial life. The conversation explores what it means to come before God honestly, why the tax collector goes home justified, and how the gospel confronts self-righteous religion. We also talk about how Christians should think about creation, evolution, the age of the earth, the age of the universe, and places where modern scientific claims seem to create tension with the Bible. This episode covers topics like: Luke 18 and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector Self-righteousness, humility, and the mercy of God What it means to be justified before God Why Christians never outgrow their need for grace Creation, evolution, and the age of the universe How Christians should approach science and Scripture Young earth and old earth questions Aliens, extraterrestrial life, and demonic deception Why God’s Word remains trustworthy If you’ve ever wrestled with pride, performance based religion, questions about Genesis, science and faith, or whether aliens would challenge Christianity, this episode will help you think carefully and biblically. Key takeaway: The gospel calls us away from self-righteousness and into humble dependence on the mercy of God. Whether we are talking about salvation, science, creation, or the mysteries of the universe, Christians are called to trust the truth and goodness of God. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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    51 mins
  • Catholicism, IVF, the Shroud of Turin, and Persistent Prayer
    May 11 2026

    In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Catholicism, IVF, the Shroud of Turin, and persistent prayer in Luke 18. We discuss major differences between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism, how Christians should think about modern ethical issues like IVF and surrogacy, whether the Shroud of Turin should be taken seriously as a historical artifact, and what Jesus teaches in the parable of the persistent widow about faith, justice, and trusting God.

    This conversation is centered on biblical discernment, Christian theology, and practical faith. We work through questions about Catholic teaching, the authority of Scripture, justification, Mary, confession, purgatory, the ethics of frozen embryos, and how believers should approach religious artifacts without superstition or misplaced reverence. We also reflect on Luke 18:1 to 8 and the call to keep praying, keep trusting, and remain faithful while waiting on the justice and timing of God.

    Topics in this episode include:

    Luke 18 and the parable of the persistent widow Persistent prayer and the faithfulness of God Roman Catholicism and Protestant concerns Scripture, tradition, grace, and justification Mary, confession, purgatory, and the papacy The Shroud of Turin and questions of authenticity IVF, surrogacy, frozen embryos, and Christian ethics How Christians should think carefully about difficult theological and cultural issues

    If you’ve wrestled with questions about Catholicism, IVF, the resurrection of Jesus, Christian ethics, prayer, suffering, or trusting God in hard seasons, this episode will help you think more clearly and biblically.

    Key takeaway: Christians need to think carefully, submit to Scripture, and trust God’s character even when facing difficult theological questions, modern ethical issues, and seasons of waiting.

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    57 mins