The Pharisee and Tax Collector, Creation, Evolution, and... Aliens

The Blind Man, Lament, Women in Leadership, and Friendly Debate

In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Luke 18 and the healing of Bartimaeus, the blind man who cries out to Jesus, “Son of David, have mercy on me.” We discuss the contrast between the rich young ruler and Bartimaeus, what it means to recognize our need for Christ, and how Jesus responds with both authority and compassion. We also spend time talking about lament, suffering, grief, and the Psalms, including why Christians need language for pain and why biblical joy does not mean pretending everything is fine. From there, we answer listener questions about women serving as pastors or elders, complementarianism, church leadership, and whether there are topics we would be willing to lovingly debate. This episode covers topics like: Luke 18 and the healing of Bartimaeus Jesus as the Son of David Mercy, faith, healing, and discipleship The contrast between Bartimaeus and the rich young ruler Lament, suffering, grief, and the Psalms Why Christians should not avoid pain, but walk through it with the Lord Women in leadership, pastors, elders, and 1 Timothy 2 Complementarianism, egalitarianism, and church order How pastors can handle disagreement without creating confusion Open handed issues, friendly debate, and unity in the church If you’ve ever wrestled with suffering, grief, your need for Jesus, questions about women in church leadership, or how Christians should handle disagreement, this episode will help you think more carefully and biblically. Key takeaway: Jesus meets needy people with mercy. Whether we are crying out for help, walking through grief, or seeking clarity in difficult theological conversations, the call is the same: go through it with the Lord and trust His goodness. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo [https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]

The Rich Young Ruler, Matt & Silas as kids, and Musical Theater

In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Luke 18 and the rich young ruler, asking what it really means to follow Jesus, surrender idols, and trust that Christ is better than anything we are tempted to hold onto. We also answer listener questions about what we were like as children and whether we enjoy musical theater. The conversation begins with the rich ruler’s question to Jesus: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” From there, we discuss wealth, self sufficiency, coveting, contentment, and the way Jesus lovingly exposes the one thing keeping this man from following Him. We also reflect on why discipleship often involves hard things, and why Jesus is still worth following. This episode covers topics like: Luke 18 and the rich young ruler What it means to inherit eternal life Wealth, idolatry, and self sufficiency Why Jesus tells the rich ruler to sell everything Contentment, coveting, and disordered desire Childhood stories, humor, sports, music, and growing up Musical theater, storytelling, worship, and the arts Why Christians should think deeply about beauty, music, and emotion If you’ve ever wrestled with what it costs to follow Jesus, how possessions can become idols, or how stories and music shape us, this conversation will help you think more clearly and biblically. Key takeaway: Jesus does not expose our idols to shame us. He does it because He loves us and calls us into something better: Himself. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo [https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]

The Pharisee and Tax Collector, Creation, Evolution, and... Aliens

In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Luke 18, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, creation, evolution, the age of the universe, and aliens. We begin with Jesus’ parable about self-righteousness, humility, mercy, and justification, then move into listener questions about science, Scripture, and extraterrestrial life. The conversation explores what it means to come before God honestly, why the tax collector goes home justified, and how the gospel confronts self-righteous religion. We also talk about how Christians should think about creation, evolution, the age of the earth, the age of the universe, and places where modern scientific claims seem to create tension with the Bible. This episode covers topics like: Luke 18 and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector Self-righteousness, humility, and the mercy of God What it means to be justified before God Why Christians never outgrow their need for grace Creation, evolution, and the age of the universe How Christians should approach science and Scripture Young earth and old earth questions Aliens, extraterrestrial life, and demonic deception Why God’s Word remains trustworthy If you’ve ever wrestled with pride, performance based religion, questions about Genesis, science and faith, or whether aliens would challenge Christianity, this episode will help you think carefully and biblically. Key takeaway: The gospel calls us away from self-righteousness and into humble dependence on the mercy of God. Whether we are talking about salvation, science, creation, or the mysteries of the universe, Christians are called to trust the truth and goodness of God. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo [https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]

Catholicism, IVF, the Shroud of Turin, and Persistent Prayer

In this episode of Know Grow Go, we talk through Catholicism, IVF, the Shroud of Turin, and persistent prayer in Luke 18. We discuss major differences between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism, how Christians should think about modern ethical issues like IVF and surrogacy, whether the Shroud of Turin should be taken seriously as a historical artifact, and what Jesus teaches in the parable of the persistent widow about faith, justice, and trusting God. This conversation is centered on biblical discernment, Christian theology, and practical faith. We work through questions about Catholic teaching, the authority of Scripture, justification, Mary, confession, purgatory, the ethics of frozen embryos, and how believers should approach religious artifacts without superstition or misplaced reverence. We also reflect on Luke 18:1 to 8 and the call to keep praying, keep trusting, and remain faithful while waiting on the justice and timing of God. Topics in this episode include: Luke 18 and the parable of the persistent widow Persistent prayer and the faithfulness of God Roman Catholicism and Protestant concerns Scripture, tradition, grace, and justification Mary, confession, purgatory, and the papacy The Shroud of Turin and questions of authenticity IVF, surrogacy, frozen embryos, and Christian ethics How Christians should think carefully about difficult theological and cultural issues If you’ve wrestled with questions about Catholicism, IVF, the resurrection of Jesus, Christian ethics, prayer, suffering, or trusting God in hard seasons, this episode will help you think more clearly and biblically. Key takeaway: Christians need to think carefully, submit to Scripture, and trust God’s character even when facing difficult theological questions, modern ethical issues, and seasons of waiting. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo [https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]

Apologetics: Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Know Grow Go podcast, we wrap up our apologetics series by bringing everything together in a simple, practical way. What does it actually look like to live out apologetics in everyday life? How do we engage hard conversations without feeling like we need every answer? And what does it mean to be faithful in how we speak truth? We revisit key ideas from the series and talk through how apologetics isn’t just about arguments. It’s about clarity, courage, and consistency over time. This episode covers topics like: * The two main approaches to apologetics and when they matter * Why every Christian is already a theologian and an apologist * How progressive Christianity reshapes truth and why it matters * Why the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are central to everything * The difference between winning arguments and planting seeds * How to engage people without becoming combative * Why asking good questions is often more effective than giving answers * How apologetics strengthens your own faith, not just your defense of it * The role of wisdom, community, and Scripture in decision making We also answer a listener question about how to discern God’s will in real time and whether Christians should expect clear yes or no answers like we see in the Old Testament. Key takeaway: You don’t need every answer. You need to know what’s true, say it simply, and be willing to speak when the moment comes. Submit a question: https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo [https://bit.ly/Ask-KnowGrowGo] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/theknowgrowgo_pod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]