Worshipology

Episode 43: “Easy as 1, 2, 3”

Satan may not have your heart, but that doesn’t mean he won’t still try to divide it. But what if I told you that we can know his playbook? He’s been using it for years! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he evaluates 1 John 2:12-17 to see Satan’s 1-2-3 punch aimed at redirecting our loves from the things of God to the things of this world. He used these punches in the Garden in Genesis 3, he used these punches in the wilderness as he tempted Jesus in Luke 4, and he’s still using these punches now. But be encouraged! You’re fighting a battle that’s already won!

Episode 42: “God is…”

What makes up an authentic faith? When everything is stripped down to the basic foundation of things, what does God-honoring faith really look like? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he reflects on four passages where God’s essence is explicitly described. Because, at the end of the day, an authentic faith will reflect the character and essence of God. Not perfectly, but persistently. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Episode 41: “It’s Old, It’s New, It’s Love”

Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he continues evaluating the marks of an authentic Christian faith found in the book of 1 John. Looking at love in 1 John 2:7-11, this episode explains why love is such an important and necessary indicator of a real, genuine faith. Tune in for some encouragement, challenges, and maybe even a laugh or two.

Episode 40: “Blessing over Burden”

“By this, we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through 1 John 2:1-6 and its implications for an authentic faith. Does the confession of our mouths match the confession of our hearts? John clearly tells us in this passage that an authentic faith will obey God’s commands. We won’t be perfect, but we should see progress. Remember, obeying God is not a burden of points to check off our lists; rather, obeying God is a blessing that comes from knowing how much Jesus loved us by taking care of the condemnation for our sin. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Episode 39: “Bad Grammar, Beautiful Theology”

“God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.” The last four words of this sentence may be bad grammar, but it’s beautiful theology. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks 1 John 1:5-10 and works through the real battle between darkness and light in the hearts of Christians. Tune in as this passage gives much needed help in leaving the darkness behind and dwelling in the light of Christ; because the truth is, if you’re walking in darkness, you aren’t walking with Jesus.

Episode 38: “It’s All About Jesus”

What does an authentic faith look like? To rightly answer this question, we need to look at its foundation. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he begins a new series in the book of 1 John. From the beginning, we see that an authentic faith must rest on the cornerstone of the real Jesus Christ; and 1 John 1:1-4 gives us a great place to start. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Episode 37: "What Now?"

James 1:22 tells us to be both hearers and doers of God's Word. So, what will you do with it? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he concludes the Sermon on the Mount series in Matthew 7:24-29. Is your life built upon the foundation of God's Word like the wise man, or is it built upon sand like the foolish man? Filled with both challenges and encouragement, tune in as Tyler discusses the life-changing uniqueness and authority of the Bible and why that must matter to us.

Episode 36: “A Trembling Truth”

On what account will you enter the Kingdom of Heaven one day? When you stand before the Lord at the end of your life, will Jesus declare that He knows you? Will you base your entry on your resume of mighty works or on the perfect work of Christ? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he wrestles through Matthew 7:21-23, one of the scariest passages in the Bible. You say you know Jesus, but does He know you? If you’re able, put things aside for a few moments and really listen to this episode. It may be the most important one yet. 

Episode 35: “Fruit Inspection”

Matthew 7:15-20 is clear. A good heart produces good fruit, and a bad heart produces bad fruit. But what makes fruit good or bad? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he partners this text with Galatians 5 to encourage Christians in their walk with Christ. This lesson isn’t complicated, but it’s deeply important. Tune in for healthy introspection and a beneficial challenge.

Episode 34: “It’s a Good Road”

Matthew 7:13-14 tells us there are two roads to travel in life, and they lead to two distinct destinations. The narrow road leads to eternal life, and the wide road leads to eternal destruction. The narrow road has few travelers, and the wide road has many. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he uses Psalm 73 to encourage those on the narrow road to keep an eternal perspective while also focusing on the good things on the narrow road now. You don’t want to miss this one!