This week on Sunday Reverb, we’re diving into Great Things by Phil Wickham—a powerful reminder that our God is still moving, still saving, and still doing great things.

We talk about the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness, how declarative worship strengthens our faith, and why singing truth can re-center our hearts when life feels overwhelming. Whether you’re walking through a hard season or celebrating a win, this song points us back to who God is and what He’s already done.

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe reflects on the timeless hymn “Be Thou My Vision” as we step into a new year. Joined by special guest Steve Tucker—former pastor at Topeka Baptist—Joe explores the rich history behind the hymn and what it means to live with God’s vision and a heavenly perspective.

Together, they contrast New Year’s resolutions with purposeful, Christ-centered goals, reflect on Pastor Mark’s sermon from Sunday, and talk honestly about how Scripture shapes the way we see our lives, decisions, and calling. The episode closes with an encouraging update from Steve on how God is at work through him and Christy in Oregon.

Whether you’re entering the new year with clarity or questions, this conversation invites you to fix your eyes on what truly matters and to pray, “Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart.”

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli lean into the call behind the classic Christmas song Go Tell It on the Mountain and talk about why the good news of Jesus is never meant to be kept quiet. As they prepare for upcoming Christmas Eve services, they reflect on Luke 2:15–20 and the shepherds’ simple, joyful response to encountering Christ. They share a bit of real life—why they don’t exchange Christmas gifts with each other, an audio clip of Joe performing Christmas music outside the church, and some brief beatboxing. It’s a conversation about worship, witness, and what it looks like to glorify God by telling others what we’ve seen and heard.

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli explore the Advent theme of Peace through the Paul Baloche song Peace on Earth. Together, they reflect on what truly makes Christmas special—not the absence of conflict, but the peace Jesus came to bring. Drawing from Luke 2 and Pastor Mark’s message, the conversation centers on how Christmas makes peace with God possible, empowers peace with others, and offers peace within our own hearts. Along the way, they talk honestly about reconciliation, taking the first step, and why the prayer “Lord, hear our prayer” still matters today.

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli look at the timeless Christmas hymn, O Come All Ye Faithful. Along the way, they disagree about Joe not being the jolliest person during the Christmas season, and how that actually deepens the meaning of the hymn’s invitation to “come and adore.” A surprise phone call from Felita Kahrs—the vocalist who led the song on Sunday—adds a fun, unexpected moment and gives a little window into the heart behind her worship.

Joe also shares a devotional reminder that Christ came precisely for the unfaithful, that God invites us as we truly are, and that adoration has a way of restoring what our failures try to steal. It’s a warm, honest Christmas episode that points every weary heart back to Jesus.

This week we’re joined by a special guest—our son, Sam Brooks! We’re talking about the worship song He Has Done Great Things and the Scriptures behind it, from Psalm 126 to Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1. Sam shares what the song meant to him when he led it during Joe’s sabbatical, and we reflect on the great things God continues to do in our family and church. And somewhere in the middle, we even end up poking a little fun at ChatGPT with a wildly unrealistic “what would you do” scenario—because things always take a fun turn when we’re all together.

This week, Joe and Shelli kick things off with some Thanksgiving talk — what they’re thankful for and a little bit about cooking for the holiday. Then they dive into the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” with Shelli sharing a really meaningful bit of hymn history from Then Sings My Soul. It all comes together in a simple, down-to-earth conversation about friendship with Jesus, carrying our burdens to Him, and finding peace in the middle of everyday life.

In this episode, Joe and Shelli talk about the song “Trust in God” by Elevation Worship and share a short reflection on trusting God from Proverbs 3:5–6. They also recap the incredible Student Fall Retreat and discuss an encouraging visit to the eye doctor. It’s a simple, uplifting conversation about faith, trust, and God’s steady hand in the everyday moments of life.