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The Book of Ephesians | CSB Version | EP 12

I just read the entire book of Ephesians… in one sitting.Who we can be in Christ.What grace really means.And how we’re called to walk it out daily.From being dead in sin ➝ to alive in Christ.From division ➝ to unity.From darkness ➝ to light.This isn’t just theology—it’s transformation.If you’ve been feeling lost, distracted, or distant… go read Ephesians. It’ll realign everything.

Let Jesus Fill That Void | ft. Kiah Seay | EP 11

In this episode, Kiah and Maddox unpack the reality of letting go of sin and what comes after. Too often, we try to walk away from sin without filling the space it once occupied—and that’s where we fall back into it. The truth is, that void in our hearts was never meant to stay empty. It was meant to be filled with the presence, love, and truth of Jesus Christ.This conversation is both honest and convicting. It challenges you to stop justifying what you know is holding you back and to finally call it out for what it is. Whether it’s something you’ve been hiding, excusing, or returning to, this is your moment to confront it.Letting go isn’t just about losing something—it’s about making room for something greater. Real freedom, real peace, and real transformation are found when you surrender fully and allow Christ to take His rightful place in your life.If you’ve been holding on, this episode is your wake-up call.It’s time to let it go.

What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos? | read description for references

In this episode, Maddox breaks down the real context behind tattoos in Scripture.In the Old Testament, specifically Leviticus 19:28, markings on the body were connected to pagan rituals—people would cut or mark themselves to gain favor from false gods or to show allegiance to a specific idol. It wasn’t just about appearance… it was about worship and identity.But here’s the key:That command was given to set Israel apart from surrounding pagan nations—not as a universal, timeless ban on tattoos for all believers.So let’s be clear:Christians can have tattoos. This falls into a non-essential, slightly controversial area that requires wisdom, conviction, and understanding of context.In the New Testament, the focus shifts from external law to the heart posture: • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 — your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit • Romans 14:5 — matters of personal conviction • Colossians 3:17 — do everything for the glory of GodA helpful note from Revelation:Revelation 19:16 describes Jesus Christ with a name written on His robe and thigh (“King of Kings and Lord of Lords”). While not a direct endorsement of tattoos, it shows symbolic markings tied to identity and authority—not pagan worship.Bottom line:It’s not about ink—it’s about intent.Ask yourself: Does this honor God? What does it represent? Who does it point to?

Hesitation, Observation, & Procrastination | ft. Chris Bell | EP 10

After Chris came to BCM at Cumberland, I asked him what he wanted to talk about on the podcast—and without hesitation he said: “Hesitation, Observation, & Procrastination.” In this episode, we dive deep into what it looks like to hesitate when God is calling you, to sit on the sidelines in your faith instead of stepping into action, and to wrestle with the reality of delayed obedience. So many of us know what God is asking us to do… but we wait. We overthink. We observe. We procrastinate.“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin.” — James 4:17 Delayed obedience isn’t partial obedience—it’s disobedience. We also talk about Jonah—called by God to go to Nineveh, yet choosing to run in the opposite direction. He got comfortable on a boat headed away from God’s will… until God redirected him.“ But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish…” — Jonah 1:3. That story reflects us more than we like to admit. It’s easy to get comfortable. Easy to justify staying still. Easy to observe instead of act. But following Christ was never meant to be comfortable.We are not called to be “part-time” Christians in a “part-time” world. We are called to full surrender, full obedience, and a life that may cost us comfort. Heaven doesn’t call us to convenience—it calls us to sacrifice. This walk with Christ isn’t a cruise ship. It’s a battleship. If you’ve been hesitating, waiting, or putting off what God is calling you to do—this episode is for you.

Doing the Work of an Evangelist | ft. Pastor Jonathan Pfingsten | EP 9

What does it really mean to “do the work of an evangelist”?On our spring break mission trip with the BCM, Pastor Jonathan (PJ) spent time pouring into us as college students—sharing both a message and his personal testimony of how God called him into ministry.The conversation centered on Second Epistle to Timothy 4:5:“But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” (CSB)We unpacked it piece by piece:• But as for you — God speaks personally to each of us.• Exercise self-control — choosing obedience even when it’s difficult.• Endure hardship — if it’s endurable, endure it.• Do the work of an evangelist — share the good news with the gifts God has given you.• Fulfill your ministry — be faithful with the responsibility God has placed in your life.Hearing PJ’s testimony alongside this passage was a powerful reminder that God calls ordinary people to faithfully walk out the ministry He places before them.Thank you PJ for investing in us this spring break.