In this Deep Dive, we explore John 18:15–18 and Peter’s struggle to protect himself, fit in, and avoid exposure. Through his denial, anger, and closeness to Jesus, we uncover how self-reflection, surrender, and true conversion reshape our walk with Christ. A powerful look at identity, purpose, and holiness.

In this Deep Dive, Pastor Smith and D unpack Peter’s sword, Jesus’ cup, and what “not my will” looks like in 2025. They explore self‑will vs God’s will, slowing down a rushed life, fasting, prayer, and learning to daily “drink from the cup” of God’s purpose.

Pastor Smith and D unpack John 18:5-9, exploring Jesus' bold "I am He" declaration. They discuss moving from healing to walking in power, knowing your divine purpose, and the danger of staying stuck in past pain. Learn why you can't say "I'm him" without preparation and how to cover others.

Pastor Smith and D explore John 18:1-4, discussing Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane before His arrest. They examine falling asleep on God, the power of intimate fellowship, betrayal, and walking boldly in your purpose. Learn why we need our "three people" and how to stay committed to God's mission.

In this powerful episode of Deep Dive, Pastor Smith and D break down the latest sermon from John 17:24-26, exploring one critical question: What are you known by?Jesus declared His Father's name over the disciples and prayed that God's love would be in them. But why is it so hard for us to be known by our faith instead of our past, our career, or our worldly accomplishments?In this episode, we discuss:Why people get stuck in who they used to beWhat it means when God "blows on you" and changes your heartThe difference between surface-level faith and deep connection with GodHow Jesus experienced the Father's love and passed it down to usWhy we prioritize worldly titles over declaring the name of JesusWhat it looks like to walk in authentic, convicting love that holds others accountablePastor Smith shares his personal testimony of moving from a "Wednesday and Sunday relationship" with God to an everyday, deep connection that transformed everything. This episode will challenge you to examine what you're building your life around and inspire you to declare Christ over every area.Key Scripture: John 17:24-26If you haven't watched the full sermon yet, check it out on our YouTube channel: "John 17:24-26 - Known By What?"

Pastor Smith & D explore John 17:23, discussing true unity vs uniformity, how Christ levels the playing field, and meeting people's spiritual needs through love and conviction—not condemnation.

We're back after missing last week, and diving deep into Sunday's powerful message about being fulfilled with God's joy! In this episode, we tackle some hard questions: Why do American Christians spend less than 4 hours a week with God? Why is it easier to jump on a negative train than a positive one? And what does it really mean to be sanctified by His truth?What We're Discussing:🔥 The shocking statistics about how little time Christians spend with God🔥 Why we seek fulfillment in everything EXCEPT Jesus🔥 The difference between temporary joy and sustaining joy🔥 Why it's easier to be judgmental than grace-filled🔥 What it means to be "word rich" and how it changes everything🔥 The power of putting a clean cup next to a dirty cup (instead of just pointing out the dirt)🔥 Understanding the 4-step process: Share, Connect, Minister, DiscipleKey Moments:✨ The "hole in our heart" that only God can fill✨ Why we spend more time celebrating athletes than our Savior✨ The power of 25 women surrounding one person in prayer✨ What "sanctify" really means and why it matters✨ How Jesus modeled grace even with Judas at the tableScripture Focus:📖 John 17:17-19 - "Sanctify them by your truth. Your word is truth."💡 Big Takeaway: "For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth." When we become word rich and allow God to sanctify us, we become contagious—people see the clean cup and want what we have!This conversation gets real about the intentionality it takes to walk with Christ in a world that constantly pulls us toward darkness. We're challenging ourselves (and you) to wake up every morning with the intention to love God and love God's people—no matter what.

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE OUR RESPONSIBILITY IN OUR WALK WITH CHRIST!