In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad continue the Go to Battle series by confronting one of the most difficult battles of the heart: unforgiveness.

Using Matthew 18, Colossians 3, and Ephesians 4, they explore what forgiveness really means—and what it does not mean. Forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation, restored trust, or pretending the offense never happened. It is the decision to release the offender from the debt we believe they owe us.

Together, Kendall and Pastor Brad unpack Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and the powerful reminder that people who have received extravagant grace are called to extend grace to others.

They also walk through three practical steps for battling unforgiveness:

Decide. Depend. Obey.

Decide to forgive, even before you feel like it. Depend on the Holy Spirit for the strength to release the offense. Obey Christ because we have already been forgiven.

Key Scripture: Matthew 18:21–35 Colossians 3:13 Mark 11:25 John 20:19–23 Ephesians 4:32

Listen in and reflect:

Is there someone whose debt you are still trying to collect?

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In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad continue the Go to Battle series by addressing one of the most misunderstood emotions we experience: anger.

Drawing from Ephesians 4, James 1, and Proverbs 29, they discuss why anger itself is not sinful, but what we do with it determines whether it becomes a tool for growth or a foothold for the enemy. Together, they explore the difference between righteous anger and selfish anger, uncover the deeper emotions that often fuel our reactions, and offer practical, biblical steps for responding with wisdom instead of impulse.

Whether your anger comes from hurt, fear, injustice, or disappointment, this conversation will encourage you to stop hiding it, understand its root, speak the truth in love, and choose forgiveness over resentment.

Key Scripture: Ephesians 4:26–32 James 1:19–21 Proverbs 29:11 Ephesians 4:14–15

Listen in and reflect:

Is your anger leading you closer to Christ, or giving the enemy a foothold in your heart?

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In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad continue the Go to Battle series by confronting one of the heaviest battles we can face: guilt.

Drawing from Psalm 32, Psalm 51, and Romans 8, they explore the difference between conviction that leads to repentance and condemnation that keeps us trapped in shame. Looking at David's life after his sin with Bathsheba, they discuss how guilt weakens us, weighs us down, and isolates us from both God and the people who can help us most.

Together, Kendall and Pastor Brad share practical, biblical steps for battling guilt: stop hiding, confess your sin honestly, receive God's healing, move closer to His presence, and allow your story of redemption to become a testimony that points others to Christ.

No matter what you've done or how long you've carried it, the grace of Jesus is greater than your guilt.

Key Scripture: Romans 8:1–2 Psalm 32:3–5 Psalm 51:1–13 1 John 1:9

Listen in and reflect:

What would change if you stopped hiding your guilt and allowed God's grace to bring healing instead?

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In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad continue the Go to Battle series by tackling one of the most common battles we all face: worry.

Drawing from Matthew 6 and Philippians 4, they explore the difference between healthy concern and unhealthy worry. While concern moves us toward wise action, worry traps us in a cycle of fear over things we cannot control. Together, they unpack why worry creates a divided mind and heart, steals our peace, and pulls our attention away from trusting God.

Kendall and Pastor Brad also discuss practical ways to battle worry by establishing the right priorities, seeking God's Kingdom first, turning worry into prayer, and learning to live one day at a time. Instead of dwelling on yesterday's regrets or tomorrow's uncertainties, Jesus invites us to trust that our Heavenly Father already knows what we need.

Key Scripture: Matthew 6:25–34 Philippians 4:6–7 Hebrews 12:2 Ephesians 4:14 Matthew 6:33–34

Listen in and reflect:

What worry are you carrying that God is inviting you to place in His hands today?

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In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad continue the Go to Battle series by taking on the battle of discouragement.

Using Nehemiah 4, they explore the common factors that make us vulnerable to discouragement: fatigue, frustration, failure, and fear. When strength runs low, the rubble feels overwhelming, and criticism keeps coming, it can be easy to believe the work is no longer worth continuing.

Kendall and Brad also look at Nehemiah’s response. He cried out to God, kept doing the work God had given him, focused on the bigger picture, rehearsed God’s promises, and helped people carry the burden together.

This episode is a reminder that discouragement may tell you to stop, but God can give you the strength to keep building.

Key Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1–23 2 Corinthians 4:1 Luke 18:1 Psalm 46:1–3 Galatians 6:9 Matthew 11:28

Listen in and reflect: Where are you discouraged, and what would it look like to keep building with God’s help?

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In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad begin a new series called Go to Battle by taking on one of the most common battles we face: fear.

Using Deuteronomy 1, they look at the moment God’s people stood on the edge of the Promised Land but allowed fear to rewrite the story. Fear disregarded God’s plan, distorted His purpose, discouraged His people, disbelieved His promises, and eventually led to disobedience.

Kendall and Pastor Brad discuss how fear can control our decisions, shape the atmosphere around us, and keep us from walking into what God has already called us to do. They also unpack practical ways to go to battle with fear: confront it honestly, confess when fear has become disobedience, believe God’s promises, cultivate a closer relationship with Him, and surrender fully to Christ.

Key Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19–40 2 Timothy 1:7 Psalm 139:23–24 Psalm 34:4 Proverbs 29:25 Psalm 27:1 Deuteronomy 31:6 Isaiah 41:10 Philippians 1:21

Listen in and reflect: Where is fear keeping you from trusting and obeying God?

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In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall is joined by Dillon Nickel, RIO 180 Church Youth Pastor, to discuss Dillon’s message, Do This in Remembrance.

Together, they walk through James 1 and explore what it means to face trials with faith, ask God for wisdom, endure hardship, and remain surrendered to Christ when life tests what is really in our hearts. Dillon explains how trials can build endurance, why doubt can pull our faith in the opposite direction, and how God uses difficult seasons to reveal what we are depending on most.

The conversation also examines the difference between trials and temptation, the danger of wandering without purpose, and the call to live a faith that is visible in our words, compassion, purity, and surrender.

Key Scripture: James 1:2–16 James 1:26–27 Hebrews 12:6–7 Proverbs 24:16 Colossians 3:2–3 Acts 17:28

Listen in and reflect: What is this season exposing in you, and are you willing to surrender it to Christ?

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In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad talk about what it means to live for Jesus today.

Using Hebrews 3 and Paul’s words to the Thessalonians, they discuss the urgency of following Christ in a world where hearts can grow cold, truth can be twisted, and faith will be tested. Rather than waiting for someday, this episode challenges listeners to consider what obedience, courage, and faithfulness look like right now.

Kendall and Brad walk through four challenges for living for Jesus today: speak boldly, live purely, love deeply, and endure faithfully. They explore how boldness comes with the help of God, how purity means living to honor Him instead of chasing applause, how deep love shares both the gospel and our lives, and how enduring faith stands firm when pressure is greatest.

Key Scripture: Hebrews 3:13 Matthew 24:12 1 Timothy 4:1 Matthew 24:9–10 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 1 Thessalonians 3:7–8 1 Thessalonians 3:12–13

Listen in and reflect: What would it look like for you to live for Jesus today?

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