Ep6 | Hope in the Darkness | Luke 22:47-23:25

Ep6 | Hope in the Darkness | Luke 22:47-23:25

What do you do when your faith feels heavy… or even confusing? In this episode of the Mission Hills Bible Study Podcast, we walk through one of the most intense and emotional moments in the book of Luke—Jesus’ trial, Peter’s denial, and the beginning of the crucifixion story. This isn’t an easy passage. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it forces us to wrestle with real questions about pain, fear, doubt, and what it means to trust God when things don’t make sense. Together, we explore: ● Why Jesus allowed darkness to have a moment ● What Peter’s failure teaches us about grace ● How our motives shape our faith more than we realize ● What it looks like to stay close to God in hard seasons If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, fear, or feeling overwhelmed—this conversation is for you. 👉 Take a moment. Slow down. And discover how even in the darkest moments, God is still at work. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ When you think about this part of Jesus’ story, what emotions come up for you—and why? ✅ Where in your life do you feel like “darkness is having a moment” right now? ✅ Peter stayed close… but still failed. What does that teach you about grace? ✅ Are there areas in your life where fear is louder than trust? What would it look like to bring that to God honestly? ✅ What’s one small step you can take this week to stay close to Jesus—even if it feels hard? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Brian Laney 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Ep5 | When Jesus Faced the Cross… and Still Said Yes | Luke 22:1-46

Luke 22 is one of the most powerful chapters in the Bible—and one of the most personal. In this episode, we walk through the Last Supper and Jesus’ time in the garden, where we see His humanity, His surrender, and His deep love for us. We explore: • What the Passover meal really meant • Why the disciples struggled to understand what was happening • What it looks like to trust God in hard moments This is a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with Jesus—right in the middle of your busy life. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ Where in your life are you trying to hold onto control instead of trusting God? ✅ What does Jesus’ prayer in the garden teach you about surrender? ✅ Are there areas where you’re focused on yourself instead of what God is doing around you? ✅ How does understanding the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice change the way you live today? ✅ What is one small step you can take this week to follow Jesus more closely? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Brian Laney 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Ep4 | When Everything Feels Like It’s Falling Apart | Luke 21:5-38

In Luke 21, Jesus says something that must have shocked His disciples: the temple they admired would one day fall. Why would Jesus bring this up during His final week before the cross? In this episode, we explore how Jesus prepares His followers for uncertain times—and how His words still speak to us today. From anxiety and people-pleasing to fear about the future, we talk about the things we tend to anchor ourselves to instead of God. You’ll hear practical insights about: • Trusting God when life feels unstable, • Preparing your heart before "crisis" hits, • Staying rooted in faith when the world feels chaotic. Life may feel messy, but Jesus invites us into a deeper freedom—one where we don’t have to carry the weight of the world on our own. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What do you tend to rely on for security when life feels uncertain? Is it something temporary, or something eternal? ✅ Which of the burdens mentioned in the conversation—control, anxiety, approval, or security—do you struggle with most? ✅ How might practicing spiritual habits now (prayer, Scripture, community) prepare your heart for difficult seasons later? ✅ Jesus says not to be weighed down by the anxieties of life. What is currently weighing on your heart? ✅ What would it look like this week to lift your eyes toward Jesus instead of focusing only on the chaos around you? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Brian Laney 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Ep3 | The Cornerstone We Trip Over | Luke 20-21:4

In Luke 20, religious leaders try to trap Jesus with a simple question: “By what authority are you doing these things?” But Jesus turns the conversation around—and suddenly the real issue is exposed. In this episode, the team explores how pride, fear of people, and spiritual assumptions can keep us from recognizing the truth right in front of us. They also wrestle with one of Jesus’ most powerful images: the cornerstone we either build our lives on… or stumble over. If you’ve ever struggled with faith, authority, or what it really means to follow Jesus, this conversation invites you to slow down, open Scripture, and discover Jesus again. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What expectations do I have about how God should work in my life? Could those expectations keep me from recognizing what He’s actually doing? ✅ Where in my life might Jesus be inviting me into a deeper kind of peace—not just comfort? ✅ When Jesus cleared the temple, He was restoring what had been corrupted. Are there areas of my life where God may be asking to do that same restoring work? ✅ What helps me recognize God’s presence in everyday moments? ✅ If I truly believed Jesus is the King He claims to be, what would I surrender to Him this week? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Brian Laney 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Ep2 | When Jesus Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations | Luke 19:28–48

What happens when Jesus shows up—but not the way we expected? In Luke 19, Jesus finally arrives in Jerusalem. The crowds celebrate Him as king, shouting praise and welcoming Him with excitement. But Jesus knows something they don’t: many of these same voices will soon turn against Him. In this episode, we explore the tension of this moment. Why did Jesus ride into the city on a donkey? Why does He weep over Jerusalem? And why does the Prince of Peace walk into the temple and start flipping tables? Along the way, we talk honestly about how we often approach God with our own expectations—and what it looks like to recognize Jesus for who He truly is. Wherever you’re at in life or faith, you’re welcome here. Let’s open God’s Word together and discover what He might be teaching us today. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What expectations do I have about how God should work in my life? Could those expectations keep me from recognizing what He’s actually doing? ✅ Where in my life might Jesus be inviting me into a deeper kind of peace—not just comfort? ✅ When Jesus cleared the temple, He was restoring what had been corrupted. Are there areas of my life where God may be asking to do that same restoring work? ✅ What helps me recognize God’s presence in everyday moments? ✅ If I truly believed Jesus is the King He claims to be, what would I surrender to Him this week? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Brian Laney 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved