The Ordinary Way: Life and Holiness

Starving for More

Many Christians genuinely believe in God but still feel spiritually dry. In this episode, we explore why so many of us hunger naturally for entertainment, distraction, affirmation, and noise while struggling to hunger for God. We talk about: * How distraction reshapes our desires * Why constant stimulation weakens spiritual sensitivity * The connection between silence and spiritual awareness * What to do during seasons of spiritual dryness * How spiritual hunger can actually be cultivated over time Because appetite is shaped by what we consistently consume. This conversation is practical, honest, and deeply relevant for anyone who feels spiritually numb, distracted, or disconnected. Real hunger for God rarely appears overnight. It grows slowly through: * Consistent exposure to His presence * Feeding on His word * Honest prayer * Removing distractions * Community and obedience Because the more we pursue God, the more we realize He was already pursuing us. 🎧 Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Ordinary Way Podcast.

Faith That Never Risks Isn’t Trust

Many of us trust God with eternity… but struggle to trust Him in everyday life. In this episode, we continue our conversation about relational faith, surrender, and the deeper barriers that keep us from fully walking with God. We talk honestly about control, fear, self-reliance, and why trusting God often feels difficult in real time. We explore: * Why surrender feels risky * The fears that drive our need for control * How shallow trust develops * Why consistency matters more than emotional spiritual moments * How trust is actually formed through daily relationship with God Faith that never risks anything usually isn’t trust at all and if you’ve ever felt the gap between what you believe and how you actually live, this conversation is for you.

Unbelief in Disguise

Many of us trust God with eternity but we can live disconnected from Him in our everyday lives. In this episode, we wrestle with a hard question: Is it possible to believe in heaven, but not actually want God? We explore the difference between transactional faith and relational faith, and how easy it is to reduce Christianity to a one-time decision instead of an ongoing relationship. We talk about: * Why we trust God for the future but struggle to trust Him today * Signs we may be disconnected from God in daily life * The difference between spiritual struggle and indifference * How our practices reveal what we actually desire * Why eternal life isn’t just a destination—but a relationship Because the question isn’t just: Do we believe in God? It’s: Do we actually want Him?

Episode 13: Multiplication Is The Mission – Part 2

Last episode, we diagnosed the problem. In this episode, we talk about the solution: multiplication. If the goal isn’t just gathering people, but sending them, then everything has to change. We dive into: * The shift from gathering to sending * Why disciple-making—not programs—is the starting point * The difference between developing leaders and just filling roles * What it really takes to move from addition to multiplication * The internal resistance we all feel—control, comfort, and letting go Because multiplication isn’t just about doing more… it’s about becoming something different. A church that multiplies doesn’t just grow—it reproduces.

Multiplication Is The Mission: Moving Beyond the Walls

Jesus never called His followers to simply gather, He called them to multiply. In this episode, we take a hard look at what it really means to move beyond the walls of the church and into a life of multiplication. Not just growing attendance, but making disciples who make disciples. We talk through: * The difference between addition and true multiplication * Why most churches unintentionally settle for growth that doesn’t reproduce * Barriers that keep churches from reaching beyond themselves * Why conversion growth is so rare and what that reveals * The tension between comfort and mission We also share real experiences that tells how small things can either invite people in or push them away. Because the question isn’t just: Are we growing? It’s: What kind of growth are we actually seeing? Multiplication isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming something different.