Run From Zero Podcast

Episode 18 | What Does Your Budget Say About Your Trust? | Run From Zero

Money is one of those topics that's easy to nod along with on Sunday and then quietly ignore by Monday. In this episode, Pastor David, Seth, and the team pull back the curtain on the conversation that didn't make it into the sermon — and get surprisingly honest about fear, generosity, and what it actually looks like to let God into your finances. From C.S. Lewis's convicting take on giving to the question of whether the church should want your money (spoiler: yes, and here's why that's okay), this one goes deep. They also get practical: what do you do when every dollar is already spoken for? How do you start giving from zero? And why is your budget actually one of the most spiritual documents you own? Grab a coffee and lean in — this is the kind of conversation most of us need but rarely have.

Episode 14 | Don't Waste Your Life! | Run From Zero

What does it actually look like to not waste your life? In this episode, Brendan and the team kick off the Well Done series by diving into that question — exploring what faithfulness really means, why fear keeps so many of us stuck, and how the Parable of the Talents challenges us to stop waiting for "someday" to start living with purpose. They also get practical: Who's your one? Are you excelling or just coasting on autopilot? Grab a pen — this one's worth reflecting on.

Episode 6 | When God's Plans Make No Sense | Run From Zero

In this episode of the Run From Zero podcast, the conversation continues the In the Arena series by exploring what it really means to persevere in faith when God doesn’t move as quickly—or as clearly—as we would like. Building on the story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho, the team wrestles with the tension between wanting God to knock down our walls and allowing Him to transform us while we wait. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the waiting, tempted to give up, or frustrated that God hasn’t answered the way you expected, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a renewed call to trust His will. Even in the arena.

Episode 5 | Facing Your Giants | Run From Zero

In this episode of the Run From Zero podcast, the conversation continues week two of In the Arena by exploring one of the most well known stories in Scripture: David and Goliath. But instead of treating it like a simple underdog story, this episode digs into what the message reveals about perseverance, confidence, and how God prepares His people long before the battle ever begins. Throughout the discussion, the team breaks down the deeper layers of adversity: why it happens, how to identify where it comes from, and what it looks like to walk through suffering with an eternal perspective. Using Romans 5, Psalm 23, and key moments from David’s life, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what “victory” really means—especially when outcomes don’t unfold the way we hoped. The conversation also gets highly practical, covering real life application in areas like finances, relationships, generosity, forgiveness, and spiritual disciplines. Listeners are encouraged to take small, daily steps that build faith over time—because the battles we face rarely start in the spotlight, and the strength we need is often formed in the unseen places. If you’re walking through a hard season, feeling unprepared, or struggling to make sense of your adversity, this episode offers biblical clarity, honest perspective, and actionable encouragement to help you keep moving forward in faith.

Episode 4 | Faith In The Arena | Run From Zero

In this episode of the Run From Zero podcast, the conversation launches a new series by inviting listeners to step into the arena—a place where faith is tested, refined, and lived out in real time. This discussion explores the reality that life is more than what we can see, and that following Jesus means engaging in a very real spiritual battle rather than spectating from the sidelines. Drawing heavily from Romans 8 and other key passages, the episode wrestles with a tension many believers feel: God’s love is unshakable and nothing can separate us from it, yet suffering, adversity, and hardship are unavoidable parts of life. Rather than avoiding these realities, the conversation challenges listeners to face them head-on, recognizing that struggle is often necessary for growth, endurance, and deeper faith. The episode also reframes spiritual warfare in practical terms—highlighting awareness, preparation, worship, prayer, and community as essential tools for those living in the arena. Worship is presented not just as singing, but as a lifestyle of response to God’s truth, while intentional practices like Scripture, prayer, generosity, and shared community help anchor faith before storms arrive. This episode is an invitation to stop observing from a distance and start engaging fully—trusting that God is present in the fight, forming strength through adversity, and calling His people to live with eternal perspective rather than temporary comfort.