Welcome back to UNTIED, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement! This episode, we're back in the Sermon on the Mount, digging into one of Jesus' most personal teachings: prayer.

From Matthew 6:5-15, we explore what Jesus says about how — and how not — to pray, breaking down His instructions verse by verse (vv. 9-10, 11, 12-13) and unpacking the "do nots" found in verses 5, 7, 13, and 15. As part of Jesus' broader teaching on righteousness in Matthew 5:20, we'll see how prayer, alongside almsgiving, reveals the heart behind our walk with God.

Plus, we kick things off with "What's Been Cooking?" — catching up on life, ministry, and what's on the grill — before wrapping up with practical takeaways you can carry into your own prayer life this week.

Grab your Bible and join Garrett and Corey as we untie tradition and embrace truth, one conversation at a time.

Scripture referenced: Matthew 5:20; Matthew 6:5-15; Matthew 6:9; Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 18:1-20; Romans 8; Romans 12:12; Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 John 3-4; 1 John 5:14-15

UNTIED PODCAST

Season 4, Episode 10 — Alms

Recording Date: June 9, 2026 | Post Date: June 11, 2026

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 10 of the UNTIED Podcast! This week, Garrett and Corey unpack one of the most practical teachings from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount — Alms. Drawing from Matthew 6, they explore what it looks like to give generously, quietly, and with the right heart. Plus, catch up on what's been happening in life, ministry, and on the grill before diving into the text together.

WELCOME

"Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement—because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

SEGMENT 1 — What's Been Cooking?

Garrett and Corey kick things off with their signature catchphrase and check in on life — what's been happening in ministry, at home, and yes… on the grill?

• What's going on in your life?
• What's happening in your ministry?
• And most importantly — what's been on the grill?!

SEGMENT 2 — The Sermon on the Mount: Alms (Matthew 6:1-4)

This week's teaching dives into Jesus' instruction on giving — specifically the practice of almsgiving. As part of His broader Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges His followers to examine the motive behind their generosity.

Study Breakdown: The Six Contrasts of Matthew 5 (Background)

Jesus sets up His teaching on righteous living beginning in Matthew 5:20 with the thesis: our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. He works through six contrasts between external religion and heart-level discipleship:

• Contrast #1 — Anger (vv. 21-26)
• Contrast #2 — Adultery / Lust (vv. 27-32)
• Contrast #3 — Divorce (vv. 31-33)
• Contrast #4 — Vows / Oaths (vv. 33-37)
• Contrast #5 — Revenge and Love (vv. 38-48)
• Contrast #6 — Vengeance (vv. 43-48)

Moving Into Matthew 6 — Alms

Jesus now turns from how we treat others to how we practice righteousness before God. The focus: don't do your giving to be seen by men. True generosity flows from a heart surrendered to God, not from a desire for human applause.

• The warning against giving to be seen (Matthew 6:1)
• The right way to give — in secret (Matthew 6:2-4)
• The promise: your Father who sees in secret will reward you

SEGMENT 3 — Takeaways

What does this passage mean for us today? Garrett and Corey land the plane with practical, honest application:

• What is the motive behind your generosity?
• Are you giving to be noticed — or giving because you've been changed?
• How does heart-level discipleship reshape the way we handle money and resources?

BIBLE TEXTS REFERENCED

• Matthew 5:20-48 — The Six Contrasts
• Matthew 6:1-4 — Alms
• 1 Peter
• 1 Thessalonians 1
• 1 John

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Hosts: Garrett Bernethy & Corey Sawyers

Welcome

"Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement — because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

Segment 1 — Catching Up

What's been cooking — in life, in ministry, and on the grill?

Segment 2 — Deep Dive: Matthew 5 | The Sermon on the Mount

This week, we continue our study through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Contrasts #5 and #6 from Matthew 5.

Series Thesis: Matthew 5:20

#PassageTopic

1. vv. 21–26, Anger — and its dangerous stages
2. vv. 27–32, Adultery and Lust
3. vv. 31–33, Divorce
4. vv. 33–37, Vows and Oaths
5. vv. 38–48, Revenge and Love
6. vv. 43–48, Vengeance

Supporting Texts Referenced: Exodus 21:34; 22 (Self-Defense) · Leviticus 24:20 · Deuteronomy 19:21 · Romans 3:10, 23; 12–13; 13:8 · 1 Corinthians 5–6 (Lawsuits); 5:40 · Galatians 6:10 · 1 Thessalonians 3:10 · 1 Peter 2:12

Segment 3 — Takeaways

What does this mean for us practically — in our homes, relationships, and daily walk with Christ?

Closing — Garrett Signs Off

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