In today’s episode, Pastor Adam and Steph address an age-old question. There is undeniably so much suffering in our world which also leads people to debate about the problem with evil, pain, or suffering, and to ask, “Why doesn’t God do someth

157: Asking the Wrong Questions: Does God Love Me?

9 days ago

We all wonder at times, especially during difficult seasons, if God really loves us. However, God has made his love for us very clear, and he has demonstrated it by sending Jesus to die for us even though we sin against him. Although we can not

156: Asking the Wrong Questions: Is God Moving?

16 days ago

Is God moving? We want to know if God is truly at work in our world because sometimes it’s hard for us to see. We ask the question not realizing that God is always moving. The problem, then, may be that we are too oblivious, and we need to be m

155: Asking the Wrong Questions: Is God Speaking?

23 days ago

It’s the start of a new series, and Pastor Adam and Steph are challenging us to rethink the questions we ask about God and our life. Sometimes it’s hard to find the answers we are looking for because we are asking the wrong questions in the fir

154: Worry is Unwise

Apr 3rd, 2024

To finish up the series of Why Worry is Wrong, Pastor Adam and Steph remind us that it is unwise to worry when we know who holds our tomorrow. If we learn to trust God and put him first in all things, then we recognize it is of no benefit to wo

153: Worry is Unreasonable

Mar 27th, 2024

It should be a goal of our lives to make our actions and our mindset be congruent with the life of faith that Jesus has called us to. If we are believers in Jesus and we worry, we behave as if we do not trust that God has promised to provide fo

152: Worry is Unnecessary

Mar 20th, 2024

It would not make sense to put a lot of focus into something that is both unprofitable and unenjoyable, yet when we worry that is exactly what we are doing. We are so often worried about things that are beyond our control, and to what end? God,

151: Worry is Unfaithfullness

Mar 6th, 2024

The number one reason why we should not worry is because our Lord, Jesus himself, told us not to. If we consider ourselves servants of God then our sole responsibility is to be obedient to our master. On today’s episode, Pastor Adam and Steph e

150: Why Worry is Wrong

Feb 28th, 2024

Do you find yourself frequently anxious or worried? Jesus’ famously offered a lot of instruction when it comes to how we manage the weight we carry on our minds each day and how we should behave. He offers both the comfort of knowing God cares

149: First of the Year

Feb 21st, 2024

How can we put God first at the beginning of the year? By fasting. Fasting is when you deny yourself of physical needs for a set period of time and instead focus your energy on connecting with God. Jesus assumes that his followers will fast, an

148: First of the Month

Feb 14th, 2024

On the first of the month we can practice the art of being unordinary by being obedient to God’s command for generosity. Today the conversation is about money and tithing. Tithing is worshipfully giving God the first 10% of your income, and you

147: First of the Week

Feb 7th, 2024

To practice the art of being unordinary, Pastor Adam and Steph teach us the importance of prioritizing worship of God on the first of the week. Sunday is the beginning of the week, and it is best spent in corporate worship with fellow believers

146: First of the Day

Jan 31st, 2024

To practice the art of being unordinary, we can start off by putting God first each day. Rather than cramming our time with God in the 1.5 hours we spend in church on Sunday morning, we c an benefit from seeking God at the beginning of every mo

145: The Art of Being UN-Ordinary

Jan 24th, 2024

Have you felt like you are simply just surviving? You do all the ordinary things. You go to work, eat regular meals, take care of chores, and fall asleep only to repeat the pattern the next day. Yet God intends for his people to do extraordinar

144: How to Deal with Your Spirit of Offense

Jan 17th, 2024

When you feel offended, what do you do? How do you address it? How do you break or dismantle the power it has over your life? To conclude the “I’m Offended!” series, Pastor Adam and Steph give advice on how to deal with a spirit of offense, and

143: Offense and Love Don’t Mix

Jan 10th, 2024

The classic love chapter in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, was written by the apostle Paul in a letter to the church in Corinth to give instruction on what the qualities of true, godly love are. Of all the things listed, offense is not one of th

142: Offense Stirs Up Anger & Hatred

Jan 3rd, 2024

Often when someone offends us we find ourselves harboring feelings of resentment and disdain towards them. It can be hard to rein in those negative thoughts toward the offender. Whether we are willing to admit it or not, when we have a spirit o

2023 Outtakes

Dec 27th, 2023

In this special episode of The Messy Walk Podcast, we share the behind-the-scenes shenanigans and mess-ups that didn’t make the final cut of an episode. This is the 2023 outtake reel with Pastor Adam and Steph. As we celebrate the coming of a n

141: Self-Righteousness and Offense Go Hand in Hand

Dec 20th, 2023

Skadalon, the Grek word for offense, is also the word from which we get the English word scandal. Skadalon originally referred to bait in a trap. Like an animal caught in a snare, often our pride and self-righteousness hide the bait that lures

140: The Spirit of Offense Causes Division

Dec 13th, 2023

The Bible uses the word “offended” 25 times. That may not seem like much, but the meaning behind those verses have strong connotations in both the Hebrew and Greek languages. Jesus made it known that the gospel is offensive because it demands t

139: I’m Offended! How to Deal with a Spirit of Offense

Dec 6th, 2023

In today’s culture it often feels as if people are nearly looking for reasons to be offended. It is easy to recognize such negative patterns in the behaviors of others, but something it is far more difficult to assess ourselves with a humble mi

138: Cultural Awareness is Important w/ Missionary Alyssa Dugger

Nov 29th, 2023

On site in the Dominican Republic, Pastor Adam sits down with Missionary Alyssa Dugger to talk about how important it is for Christ-followers to be culturally aware. Alyssa, a trained and educated missionary, currently with Casasporcristo.org,

137: A Prayer Just for You

Nov 22nd, 2023

To wrap up the series, Pastor Adam and Steph pray for all the listeners of The Messy Walk Podcast, and for all those who struggle with their mental health.

136: Fight Suicidal Thoughts with These Steps

Nov 15th, 2023

Even if you have not experienced feelings of hopelessness that lead to suicidal thoughts, the odds are that you at least know someone who does. To assist those who are familiar with thoughts of suicide, Pastor Adam and Steph give practical step

135: Let’s Talk about Suicidal Thoughts

Nov 8th, 2023

In this continued conversation about mental health, Pastor Adam and Steph open up about the difficulties of speaking to others about suicidal thoughts and ideation. The reality is most people know someone who has either thought about or attempt