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Christmas invites us to imagine the impossible—and this week’s message leans into that wonder. In The Way in a Manger, we explore what Jesus meant by calling Himself “the Way,” why the earliest believers were known for more than their beliefs, and what a Roman official’s investigation reveals about the first Christians. As we move toward Christmas, you’ll be challenged with a powerful question about what’s really shaping your life from the inside out.

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When you can’t see your way out, you don’t need more options, you need a way forward. In this week’s message from The Way in a Manger, we look at Jesus’ claim to be “the way, the truth, and the life,” and how following Him starts to reshape the way we handle relationships, forgiveness, and the tension we carry into the holiday season. 

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We’ve all had that sinking feeling of realizing we’ve been lost for a while—on the road and in life. In this first message of our Christmas series, Way in the Manger, Rich explores what ancient wisdom says about the paths we choose, why our sense of direction isn’t always reliable, and how the Christmas story speaks into those moments when we know we need to change course.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12; John 1:1–14; John 14:1–6; Luke 2:1–7

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If you’ve ever opened the Bible, felt overwhelmed, and quietly thought, “I have no idea what I’m doing,” this episode is for you. In part four of our “Can I Trust the Bible?” series, we get super practical about how to read Scripture without treating it like a Magic 8 Ball or a good-luck charm. 

We walk through a simple framework—Observation, Interpretation, Application—talk about why context and genre matter, and highlight accessible tools like modern translations, study Bibles, reading plans, and helpful apps and videos. Listen in and discover how everyday people (not just scholars) can understand the Bible and let God’s Word shine light on both where you are and where you’re headed.

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We spend our days sorting real messages from scams—but what do we do with a book many people now label “too fantastical to be true”? In week three of Can I Trust the Bible? we take a closer look at how evidence works: legal burdens of proof, forensic investigation, historical method, and archaeological discoveries that intersect with the world of Scripture.

Rather than asking you to simply “have more faith,” this episode invites you to honestly weigh people, places, circumstances, and motives from the biblical story—and to move from secondhand opinions about the Bible to your own firsthand exploration.

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This conversation invites both skeptics and committed believers to take an honest look at the Bible’s relevance today. We start with a modern hook—“Would you follow Jesus on social?”—then trace why the Bible’s story begins with Jesus, how eyewitness testimony shaped the New Testament, and what Christians mean by words like “inspired,” “inerrant,” and “authoritative.” You’ll hear practical encouragement to trade a secondhand faith for a firsthand encounter with Scripture and a simple plan to begin this week—no overwhelm required.

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Today’s conversation explores why faith flourishes in committed relationships, not just in rows on Sunday. Learn how consistent circles help you practice Jesus’ words, notice drift before it’s too late, and build the kind of safety that changes lives. Key texts: Matthew 7:24–27; James 1:22–25. 

Highlights

• “Circles are better than rows” for growth and care
• Why knowledge alone isn’t the goal—obedience is
• What makes a great group: show up, join in, be real (ABC)

Reflection Questions

1. Where are you “hearing” but not yet “doing”?
2. Who notices when you start to drift?
3. What’s one step you can take this week to build consistent community?

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When life’s storms rise, anxiety follows—but Jesus offers a peace that “guards your heart and mind.” This episode shares a practical rhythm anyone can try: be still, look up, and open your hands—a daily way to move from “oh no” to “oh God.” 

Reflection questions:

1. Where are you low on peace right now?
2. What could you remove or pause to be still this week?
3. What would it look like to open your hands to God—just for today? 

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Feeling forgotten or stuck at a crossroads? This episode unpacks Joseph’s long road from pit to palace and points to a God who is working even when we can’t see it—so you can take the next faithful step today. You’ll hear why we “don’t confuse God’s silence with His absence,” and four responses that shape a resilient faith: flee temptation, work hard, speak truth (not self-promotion), and forgive. Scriptures include Genesis 39–41; 50:20 and Hebrews 12:1–2. 

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