The More and Better Disciples Podcast

Do Soulmates Exist?

Are soulmates actually biblical? Is there really “one person” out there for you or do Christians have more freedom than we think? In this episode, the conversation dives deep into dating, singleness, marriage, and the pressure many people feel to “find the one.” The team unpacks the modern soulmate idea, what Scripture actually says about relationships, and how Christians can navigate dating in a culture shaped by apps, hookup culture, and unrealistic expectations. They also tackle practical questions about discerning God’s will, handling uncertainty, pursuing marriage without obsession, and learning to trust God even when life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped. Whether you’re single, dating, divorced, widowed, married, or just trying to understand healthy Christian relationships, this episode offers honest conversation, biblical perspective, and encouragement to follow God faithfully in whatever season you’re in. Submit your questions to podcast@gracefellowship.com [podcast@gracefellowship.com] Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny [https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny] To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ [https://gracefellowship.com/give/] To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York’s Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com [https://gracefellowship.com] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny]

Rethinking Marriage and Singleness

In this episode, we step into a deeper conversation about marriage and singleness through the lens of Scripture, history, and real-life tension. Looking at figures like John Wesley and George Whitefield, we wrestle with honest questions about whether marriage always leads to fulfillment, how we understand God’s calling in different seasons of life, and what it means to live with undivided devotion to Christ. We also explore how the church has often emphasized marriage while unintentionally undervaluing singleness, and why both are meant to be lived with purpose under the lordship of Jesus. Whether married, single, or somewhere in between, this conversation challenges us to rethink what it means to follow Christ first—and let everything else flow from that. Submit your questions to podcast@gracefellowship.com [podcast@gracefellowship.com] Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny [https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny] To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ [https://gracefellowship.com/give/] To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York’s Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com [https://gracefellowship.com] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny]

Hard Questions About Marriage

Marriage sounds simple until you’re actually in it. In this episode, we get into the real stuff like what happens when two people who love Jesus don’t see things the same way, when faith becomes a point of tension instead of unity, and when love feels more like a decision than a feeling. We talk about theological differences in marriage, what it looks like to stay committed when emotions aren’t there, and how to actually move toward each other instead of drifting apart. We also tackle a tough but common question: what if you’re married to someone who doesn’t believe? What does the Bible really mean when it talks about being “sanctified” in that kind of relationship and what responsibility (or pressure) does that put on you? Along the way, we get into communication, unmet expectations, why your spouse can’t be everything for you, and how to figure out what your marriage actually needs instead of trying to fit into someone else’s framework. Grace, honesty, and a lot of real talk: this one's for every married person, every hurting person, and anyone who wants to understand what a God-honoring marriage can look like. Submit your questions to podcast@gracefellowship.com [podcast@gracefellowship.com] Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny [https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny] To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ [https://gracefellowship.com/give/] To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York’s Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com [https://gracefellowship.com] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny]

Hope, Doubt, and the Resurrection

Easter is over but how do we continue feeling hopeful? In this episode, we go deeper into the rich and mysterious account of Jesus and the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24), unpacking the questions the Sunday message didn't have time to answer: Who were these disciples? Why couldn't they recognize Jesus? What did that three-and-a-half hour Bible study actually look like? But the conversation doesn't stay in the first century. What do you do when you believe in Jesus but still feel completely hopeless about your life? When the circumstances haven't changed, the sadness is real, and Easter Sunday came and went without moving the needle? This episode speaks honestly to that experience, including a personal story of a faith crisis that nearly didn't resolve, and the three things that can bring someone back from the edge of walking away entirely. Whether you're full of doubt, going through the motions, or just curious about some of the stranger details in the Easter story, this conversation is worth your time! Watch the Easter sermon: https://youtu.be/FNbu05wtGUk [https://youtu.be/FNbu05wtGUk] ───────── Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny [https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny] To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York’s Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com [https://gracefellowship.com] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny [http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny]

What Are the Odds? - Setting Your Mind on What Matters

What are the odds… that two pastors preach almost the exact same message without planning it? We are joined by Latham Campus Pastor Mat Saxon in this episode of the More and Better Disciples Podcast. we start with March Madness brackets (and questionable decision-making in building those brackets)… and end up in a deep conversation about the power of the mind in the Christian life. What you fix your mind on is shaping who you’re becoming. We talk about: * Why your thoughts matter more than you think * How your habits are forming you * What Jesus really meant when He cried out on the cross * And why the cross is where God’s love and justice meet perfectly Plus, we tackle a big question: Did God actually forsake Jesus? Whether you’re new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this episode will challenge you to take a closer look at what’s shaping your mind and your life. ***Learn more about Alpha: https://gracefellowship.com/alpha [https://gracefellowship.com/alpha] *** ————————————