Our podcast, Shoot the Breeze, celebrates the messiness of life, relationships, and Christianity. Mostly, it is us shooting the breeze (sometimes with guests) while occasionally saying something important.
Nathan and Phil dive into some hot-button topics — they discuss convictions (opinions) on worship music and address the controversy surrounding certain churches cultures and the songs they produce. They also reveal the often judgmental tone of “heresy hunter” ministries that claim to defend the Gospel but sometimes miss the heart of grace. They explore… Continue reading STB123 | Convictions & Controversies + Phil Reeves | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott wrap up Philemon 21–25 by highlighting Paul’s confidence that Philemon will go beyond what’s asked — not out of pressure, but because the gospel has truly transformed him. His obedience isn’t just submission to Paul, but evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work. Philemon’s discipleship is marked by… Continue reading STB122 | BSE | Philemon 21-25: Above & Beyond | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott explore Philemon 8–20, where Paul models the gospel by stepping in on behalf of Onesimus, offering to repay his debt to Philemon. We discuss this powerful passage, revealing that true reconciliation requires both repentance and forgiveness. Paul’s appeal goes beyond personal favor — it’s a call for… Continue reading STB121 | BSE | Philemon 8-20: Messy Reconciliation | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott unpack Philemon 1–7 and Paul’s addressing of Philemon, Apphia, and Archippus — along with their whole house church — as a united community rather than just individuals. Within the context of Colossians 4.1-18 and “Ephesians” 6.21-24, the introduction of Philemon (1-7) illustrates the collective responsibility of believers… Continue reading STB120 | BSE | Philemon 1-7: A Good Believer’s Example | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott discuss Romans 8:26-39, showing how we can share the same glory as Jesus and the Father. They also share how Christians are more than conquerors through Jesus, and nothing (except our own lack of faith) can remove us from God’s protection and vindication. To watch the video… Continue reading STB119 | BSE | Romans 8.26-39: Victorious In the Future | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott unpack Romans 8:1-25, revealing the choice we all face — living as children of God or of the devil. They explore how Christ’s death and resurrection conquered sin, death, and the enemy for believers, yet the full realization of this victory remains a future hope. This episode… Continue reading STB118 | BSE | Romans 8.1-25: Freedom from the Past | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott Frerking explore Romans 7, focusing on the tension of living under the law without the power of Jesus. They also discuss the hopeless cycle of striving to live good but without Christ and the freedom that comes only through living empowered by the Holy Spirit. To watch… Continue reading STB117 | BSE | Romans 7: Flesh +/- Spirit | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott Frerking explore Romans 6, emphasizing that we are truly dead to sin but still have a choice of lordship—either sin (rebellion) or obedience (Jesus). They discuss the reality that we are always bearing fruit, and the type of fruit reveals whom we have been serving. To watch the… Continue reading STB116 | BSE | Romans 6: Set Free from Sin | Cultivate Relationships
BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott Frerking discuss Romans 5 and how faith in Jesus requires risk, maturity, and endurance. We also share how sin is anything in opposition to our nature or design, that is, living as the image and likeness of God. To watch the video version with episode notes and… Continue reading STB115 | BSE | Romans 5: Choices Matter | Cultivate Relationships
Nathan and Phil dive into the tensions of growth — navigating confrontation, grace in freedom versus judgment in addiction, and forgiving repeat offenders. They discuss mediation, reconciliation, appropriate vulnerability, and what the fruit of the Spirit looks like in real life. *Please note, this discussion takes place in two episodes. This is episode two.* To… Continue reading STB114 | Behind the Pages of UnLove + Phil Reeves P2:E2 | Cultivate Relationships
