Ep. 23: Honoring God with Your Time, Body, Family, and Purpose

Ep. 23: Honoring God with Your Time, Body, Family, and Purpose

In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson talk about honor, what it means from a biblical perspective, and how honoring God impacts every area of our lives. We dive into the topic of honor and how it applies to our faith, our bodies, our time, our families, our finances, our gifts, and our daily choices. Kenny shares a powerful story about a former touring colleague who came to faith after witnessing his example on the road, reminding us that our actions often speak louder than our words. We discuss humility, stewardship, discipline, physical health, spiritual growth, and the importance of living in a way that reflects the Lordship of Christ. Throughout the conversation, we explore how honor is not simply about respecting others. It's about recognizing that everything we have comes from God and choosing to steward those gifts in a way that brings Him glory. This episode is a reminder that honor is more than a character trait. It's a form of worship. Scriptures Referenced • Proverbs 11:16 • Proverbs 15:33 • Proverbs 18:12 • Proverbs 20:3 • Proverbs 21:21 • Proverbs 22:4 • Romans 12:10 • 1 Corinthians 6:20 • James 1:2–4 • John 15:5 • Matthew 7:24–27 • Matthew 16:24 • Revelation 3:16 As Mentioned in the Episode... We are moving The Rock, our community for people who want to grow deeper in their faith, build strong foundations, and do life alongside other believers, over to a Facebook group. If you'd like to join the conversation beyond the podcast, please check back for the link to join! THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe

Ep. 22: What Does It Mean to Fear God? A Biblical Perspective

In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson talk about the fear of God, what it means, what it doesn't mean, and why it is such an important part of the Christian walk. Many people hear the phrase "fear God" and assume it means being afraid of Him. But throughout Scripture, the fear of the Lord is often connected to wisdom, reverence, obedience, and a deep desire to remain close to God. The conversation explores examples from both the Old and New Testaments, including Adam and Eve, Moses, Job, Noah, and the teachings of Jesus. We also discuss obedience, sanctification, daily bread, the importance of spiritual discipline, and why Christians should live with expectancy as we await Christ's return. This episode is a reminder that the fear of God is not rooted in terror. It's rooted in reverence. It's rooted in worship. And it's rooted in recognizing who God truly is. Scriptures Referenced • Genesis 20:11 • Genesis 22:12 • Exodus 20:20 • Leviticus 19:14 • Proverbs 9:10 • Matthew 10:28 • 1 Peter 2:17 • Job 1:9 • Revelation 14:7 • Matthew 24:37–39 • Matthew 24:42–44 • 2 Peter 3:9 The Rock We just launched The Rock, our new community where we’re building together and going deeper beyond the podcast. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be part of it, you can join here: Join The Rock! [https://www.skool.com/the-rock-2336/about] THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe

Ep. 21: How to Discover Your Calling and Trust God’s Plan for Your Life

In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson talk about calling, purpose, faith, stewardship, and trusting God’s timing for our lives. The conversation quickly turns into a deeper discussion about sacrifice, surrender, and how God often calls us into things that stretch us far beyond our comfort zones. Kenny shares reflections from reading Called by John Bevere and going through the Messenger X “Called” course, including powerful insights about stewardship, patience, and how God develops us over time before fully revealing the bigger picture. We talk about Abraham, John the Baptist, Joseph, the parable of the talents, and what it means to truly step out in faith even when we cannot see the full path ahead. Shannon opens up about his own journey of learning to trust God in business, overcoming fear, and realizing that “safe” was never the calling. Kenny shares personal thoughts about Nashville, speaking, stewardship, and learning to trust God’s timing while continuing to actively work, grow, and prepare for what’s ahead. This episode is a reminder that calling is not just about ministry or platforms. It’s about surrender. It’s about stewardship. And it’s about faithfully taking the next step God places in front of us. Scriptures referenced: Matthew 28:19–20 Matthew 26:39 Matthew 25:14–30 John 15:5 Psalm 119:105 Hebrews 11:1 Matthew 14:22–33 Matthew 7:13–14 Matthew 11:28–30 Matthew 6:33 1 Corinthians 3:9 Romans 8:28 We just launched The Rock, our new community where we’re building together and going deeper beyond the podcast. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be part of it, you can join here: Join The Rock [https://www.skool.com/the-rock-2336/about] THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe

Ep. 20: Deconstructing Faith, False Peace, and Building Your Life on Christ

In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson talk about deconstructing faith, spiritual resilience, and what it really means to build your life on the cornerstone of Christ. Shannon opens up about the grief, isolation, and struggles he went through during COVID after losing someone close to him, and how that season slowly began to challenge and erode his faith. The conversation turns into an honest discussion about doubt, temptation, false peace, spiritual warfare, and why so many people walk away from Christianity. We talk about the difference between religion and relationship, how easy it is to drift when we stop feeding ourselves spiritually, and why building a strong daily foundation matters so much as Christians. Kenny shares his perspective from years of teaching resilience, and how trials don’t create someone new; they reveal what has already been built inside of us. We also discuss discernment, Mormonism, cultural Christianity, daily prayer, discipleship, and the responsibility Christians have to lead by example in the places God has called them. This episode is a reminder that faith is not built in one moment. It’s built daily. One decision, one prayer, and one step of obedience at a time. Scriptures referenced (in conversation): Matthew 7:24–27 Matthew 11:28 Matthew 16:24 Revelation 22:18–19 John 14:6 1 Peter 5:8 Ephesians 6:11–17 Matthew 28:19–20 1 Corinthians 13 Luke 9:23 Psalm 34:8 We just launched The Rock, our new community where we’re building together and going deeper beyond the podcast. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be part of it, you can join here: JOIN The Rock! [https://www.skool.com/the-rock-2336/about] THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe

Ep. 19: Are Angels Real? Dreams, Protection, and Biblical Encounters

In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson talk about angels, the supernatural realm, and what the Bible actually says about these spiritual beings. The conversation starts with personal stories, including moments where both Kenny and Shannon wondered if they may have encountered angels without realizing it. We dive into biblical examples of angels appearing in dreams, protecting people, delivering messages, and guiding believers through difficult moments. Kenny shares thoughts about the supernatural experiences he had during the cartel attack in Mexico, including the possibility that angels may have been involved in protecting and guiding him through the mountain. We also talk about dreams, spiritual warfare, the hierarchy of angels, and the difference between cultural ideas about angels versus what Scripture actually teaches. This episode is a reminder that there is a spiritual realm beyond what we can physically see, and that God’s protection, guidance, and presence often work in ways we may not fully understand. Scriptures referenced: Hebrews 13:2 Acts 10 Revelation 22:16 Daniel 6:22 Acts 5:19–20 Acts 12:7–11 Matthew 4:11 Psalm 91:11–12 Hebrews 12:22–23 Luke 1:26–38 Matthew 1:20–21 We just launched The Rock, our new community where we’re building together and going deeper beyond the podcast. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be part of it, you can join here: JOIN The Rock! [https://www.skool.com/the-rock-2336/about] THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe