Worshipology

Episode 27: “Fasting: Spiritual Nourishment for the Believer”

For some believers, fasting is a hard spiritual discipline to do right. God knows this, and He gives us help. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he examines Jesus’s words in Matthew 6:16-18, as well as Dr. Donald Whitney’s book, “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.” The goal of all spiritual disciplines is closeness and conformity to Christ, so tune in as this episode hopes to encourage you in your pursuit of these things.

Episode 26: “God’s Name, Kingdom, and Will First”

How is your prayer life? Prayer is such a gift to God’s people, yet many times we neglect it or do it half-heartedly. In Matthew 6:9-15, Jesus gives us a great example to follow when lifting our prayers to God. Known as the “Lord’s Prayer,” join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this passage and addresses the importance of putting God’s name, kingdom, and will above all and before all. Tune in for both encouragement and helpful conviction.

Episode 25: “Prayer: Applause or Communion?”

As with every passage in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes it clear that He cares much more about the heart than the action. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 6:5-8 and its implications for both public and private prayer. Filled with encouragement and conviction, this episode urges us to evaluate our hearts when we pray. Do we pray for the applause of men or for communion with God? You don’t want to miss this one!

Episode 24: “Quit Tootin’ Your Own Horn”

As true worshipers, we are called to meet the physical needs of others. It is great when we obey this, but there can still be the temptation to make things about us. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 6:1-4 and the motives behind being generous. As implied in this episode’s title, we need to quit “tootin’ our own horns” by making us the point, and we need to wait on the only trumpet blast that will matter- the fanfare announcement that Jesus has come back to earth for His bride. This episode is sure to bring encouragement, a few chuckles, and a challenge to align ourselves with the heart of Jesus.

Episode 23: “A Love that Sets Us Apart”

In the last few weeks, we have witnessed a heightened reminder of how hateful the world can be. It is overwhelming, and frankly, it can make it hard to love all people. However, Matthew 5:43-48 reminds us as true worshipers that loving only those who love us back is easy. If we truly want to imitate Christ’s love and set ourselves apart from the world, we must love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this passage and reminds Christians that we all were once enemies of Jesus. Yet, Luke 23:34 shows us that Jesus’s love was demonstrated on the cross as He prayed over His persecutors, “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

Episode 22: “Eye for an Eye – Meeting the Sting of Evil with the Surprise of Grace”

What do you do when people wrong you? Do you want to get even? Do you want revenge? Do you leave things up for “karma?” However you feel, what if every evil done to you is a Gospel opportunity to show the grace of Jesus Christ? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:38-42 and encourages all true worshippers to meet the sting of evil with the surprise of grace.

Episode 21: “Oaths - Can People Believe What You Say?”

Though the world seems to have a soft and relative view of truth, Jesus calls us to imitate His perfect standard of truth. After all, the very word, “truth,” is embedded in our identity as true worshipers, right? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through Matthew 5:33-37. Does your word hold up on its own, or do you need to supply additional promises to boost your credibility? Tune in for another challenging but necessary episode. 

Episode 20: “Lust - A Sin of the Heart”

Most likely you have heard the saying, “Look but don’t touch;” and in today’s culture, this seems to be the sexual immorality measuring rod for what is sinful and what isn’t. However, in Matthew 5:27-32, Jesus destroys this idea by reminding true worshippers that lust is a sin of the heart even if it is never “acted upon.” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks these convicting verses. This episode contains some hard truths, but these truths lead to Jesus. 

Episode 19: "Words - the Weapon Choice of Anger"

There is a murder scene. After the investigation, the situation was determined as anger, and the murder weapon was hurtful words. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:21-26. Though this is a hard text, it is important that we as true worshippers know the impact of our words. In your anger, have you weaponized your words to murder the heart of your brothers and sisters, or have you spoken life through self-control? You won't want to miss this episode.

Episode 18: "Obedience and Grace"

What does Jesus say about the Old Testament? What does it mean that He fulfilled the Law and Prophets? How does this affect our view of obedience and grace as true worshippers? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he discusses these topics from Matthew 5:17-20. This episode is sure to both challenge and encourage you in your walk with Christ.