Faith Journeys Series: JRR Tolkien

Walk By The Spirit ep. 18

On this episode of walk the way, Isaac and Kelton talk about what it means to walk by the spirit. Walking by the Spirit isn’t mystical—it’s obedient. This podcast is about living a faith that actually shows up in your decisions, your relationships, and your everyday life. We talk about what it means to walk by the Spirit instead of the flesh, to listen when God nudges, and to follow Jesus even when it costs comfort. No fluff. Just real conversations about surrender, discipline, and trusting God step by step.

Faith and Politics: Turning Point at MSU

When Turning Point USA rolled into Montana State, everyone seemed to see something different—some saw courage, others controversy. In this episode, we look past the optics to ask: what does it say about the way we see each other? Are we too focused on the image to notice the humanity? Join us as we unpack the “optical divide” through the lens of faith, perception, and truth.

Faith Beyond Borders: Story Behind Disciple Trips With Jeff Smith

Join us on this episode as we sit down with Jeff Smith, founder and director of DiscipleTrips, a short-term missions ministry launched in 2011. We explore how Jeff’s experiences as a third-culture kid and longtime ministry leader shaped his vision to “take disciples to make disciples,” turning ordinary trips into spiritual journeys. We’ll talk about the challenges of mission planning, stories of lives changed on the field, and how mission trips can deepen faith long after “return day.” Link / More Info: DiscipleTrips official site: https://www.discipletrips.com/

Faith In The Chair: A Barber's Walk of the Way

In this episode of Walk the Way, we pull up a chair in the barber shop—not just for a haircut, but for some honest conversation. We chat with a barber who shares how faith shows up in the everyday rhythms of his craft, from listening to customers’ stories to finding Christ’s presence in the hum of clippers and the sweep of the floor. His journey of walking the way isn’t about a stage or a pulpit, but about steady hands, open ears, and a life trimmed by grace.

Faith Journeys Series: JRR Tolkien

What does Frodo’s burden, Sam’s loyalty, and Aragorn’s calling have to do with following Jesus? In this episode, we step into Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and uncover how its themes of temptation, sacrifice, fellowship, and hope mirror the Christian walk. Just as Middle-earth’s heroes press on through darkness toward the light, we too are called to keep walking the way of Christ.