BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott launch a new identity series by challenging the lie that people are “broken” at their core. Using Scripture and real-life stories, they explain how our identity as God’s image-bearers is intrinsic and irreplaceable, even when our lives feel messy. This episode reframes “blessing” as an opportunity to prosper, unpacks our mission to bring order to chaos, and invites listeners to see themselves the way the Father already does.
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My obligatory thankfulness post… for Thanksgiving!
I know what you’re thinking: “It’s Thanksgiving week, so of course Nathan is writing a post about gratitude.” 100%. But it’s also much more personal than a holiday reminder — this has become survival for me. Over the last couple of months, I’ve had to reclaim the habit of intentional gratitude because… Continue reading My obligatory thankfulness post… for Thanksgiving!
STB152 | BSE | Salvation: Our Submission
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott explore salvation through the lens of submission, revealing that true freedom comes not from self-rule but from willingly aligning ourselves under God’s design. They unpack how salvation leads us into a life of surrendered trust — choosing the Spirit’s authority over the impulses of our habitual inclinations. Submission is not passivity; it’s the doorway into Spirit-empowered living, where obedience produces maturity, purpose, and the fruit of God’s life within us.
STB151 | BSE | Salvation: Our Freedom
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott continue their series on salvation, revealing that Jesus’ redemption isn’t just about being set free from sin but being set free to live empowered by the Holy Spirit. They uncover how salvation restores humanity to its original design — living in partnership with God’s purpose and authority. They show that redemption is not a single moment of escape but an ongoing journey of transformation, where believers learn to walk in true freedom, maturity, and Spirit-led life.
Is God in Control — or Just in Charge?
For most of my life, growing up in the American-Christian culture, I heard well-meaning Christians say, “Don’t worry — God’s in control.” It sounds like a comforting platitude, but for a while now, it has raised some troubling questions for me: if God controls everything, then what’s the point of prayer? Why would Jesus teach… Continue reading Is God in Control — or Just in Charge?
STB150 | BSE | Salvation: Our “Fall”
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott explore what salvation truly means, challenging traditional views of “the fall” and redefining it as humanity’s ongoing rebellion against God’s design. They unpack Luke 15 to show that every lost thing — a sheep, a coin, or a son — first belonged to its owner, revealing that redemption isn’t about earning God’s favor but returning to His heart. Together, they confront distorted teachings about salvation and highlight how reconciliation, repentance, and relationship with the Father are central to the gospel’s story.
Don’t Worry About Israel — Jesus Already Fulfilled It
I’ve been watching, like many of you, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine over the past few years. It’s one of those topics I’ve intentionally avoided writing about for a while. But with all the recent peace talks and renewed attention, I felt it might be the right time to share something that’s been… Continue reading Don’t Worry About Israel — Jesus Already Fulfilled It
STB149 | BSE | Salvation: Our Origin
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Phil kick off a new four-part series on Salvation, exploring what it means to be rescued, restored, and made new through Jesus. They unpack how salvation is more than escaping sin or judgment — it’s about relational redemption, daily transformation, and becoming who the Father always designed us to be. This conversation redefines salvation as the starting point of a life lived in partnership with God, not merely a ticket to heaven.
Is Control A Disguise for Maturity?
For years, I had a special mechanical pencil I loved — a perfectly weighted, smooth-writing, irreplaceable tool that helped me map out my perfectly articulated theological prose and soliloquies. Whenever I misplaced it, I’d turn the house upside down in an effort to find it. My wife, in a frustratedly, exhausted (yet completely unhelpful) manner,… Continue reading Is Control A Disguise for Maturity?
STB148 | BSE | Faith: The Church
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Phil wrap up the discussion on Faith in discussing the Church, exploring what it means to trust God’s design for His body even when people fail us. Through personal stories and Scripture, they unpack leadership wounds, offense, and the enduring promise of Jesus in Matthew 16 — that his Church will prevail.
