Jesus’ table exchange with Thomas is more than just a theological lecture. It’s a deeply human exchange filled with kindness, one that we sometimes miss when we don’t slow down and notice the setting.

John 14 holds some of the most profound and intimate teaching of Jesus anywhere in the scriptures. He’s sitting around a table with his friends, responding to their questions and interjections. And in those exchanges, he offers some of the most self-revealing insights we find in the gospels.

We often think of Thomas as the disciple who failed to believe. But what if Thomas is actually our twin—the one who shows us that doubt and faith always walk together? In this teaching, Jeremy explores how Thomas’ story invites us to seek proof of life in the transformation Jesus brings to our everyday lives.

Thomas isn’t just the disciple who doubted the resurrection. At the Last Supper, he asked a question that led Jesus to say: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Far from being opposites, faith and doubt are twins, inseparably bound in the risk of trust.

When Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” it’s easy to hear it as a threat—follow or else. But what if Jesus’ words are not about exclusion, but about invitation?

One of the subtle truths in the Exodus story is how quickly we can take unearned grace and turn it into a story about our own strength.

I love studying the Bible. Context, history, original languages, even archaeology—these are gifts that help us understand the story. But as much as I value scholarship, I’m also a pastor. And that means study is never an end in itself. Whatever we learn, whatever new insight we uncover, it has to land in an encounter with Jesus.

One of the things I’ve always found beautiful about Christian spirituality is how earthy it is. It doesn’t shy away from the physical or the ordinary; in fact, it embraces them fully. This is not a spirituality that asks us to escape the world, but one that invites us deeper into it.

In this message, we explore what Jesus really meant by “blessed are the poor in spirit.” Far from a call to spiritual achievement, this beatitude is a scandalous reminder that the kingdom of God begins with grace—not merit. Drawing on the insights of Dallas Willard and Walter Brueggemann, Jeremy invites us to embrace our spiritual poverty as the very place where God meets us. Whether you feel lost, uncertain, or unworthy, this is good news for you.

What if the biggest truths about the universe could guide the smallest steps we take each day? In this reflection, let's unpacks the metaphor of “dirt and stardust” from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, connecting Paul’s cosmic vision in Colossians to the practical choices we make in how we live, love, and seek justice. From the ground we walk on to the stars above us, this is a story about being salt and light in a world God is healing.

At the end of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, there’s a list of names that’s easy to skim. But what if these final greetings are more than just footnotes? In this teaching, Jeremy Duncan explores how the cosmic vision of Christ comes to life in ordinary relationships—and why gratitude, encouragement, and kindness are where theology truly lands.

Paul is one of those figures in the Christian tradition who defies easy comprehension. His letters—rich, layered, and sometimes confounding—can feel distant or opaque to modern readers. That’s often because we lack the specific context: the history, the personalities, the local tensions he was addressing. And yet, within that complexity, there are anchors—centering truths that help orient us to Paul’s theological imagination.

This is more than a prayer. It’s a roadmap for healing, wholeness, and transformation — a slow journey toward who we’re meant to be.

Paul isn’t the rule-enforcer we sometimes make him out to be. In this teaching, we explore how Paul invites us beyond external expectations and into a whole new way of seeing the world—through the lens of Christ. This isn’t about religion or rules. It’s about cultivating a new imagination shaped by love, community, and grace.

Have you ever wondered what the Jesus fish on the back of a car really means — or why we wear the cross as a symbol of faith? We dive into the history of Christian symbols — from ancient graffiti in Ephesus to the familiar symbols we see today. Discover how symbols like the Chi-Rho, the Ichthus, and the cross became markers of Christian identity, even during persecution.

Is judgment really about punishment — or is it about finally being honest with ourselves? We explore how the cross of Jesus reveals the truth about our violence, our scapegoating, and our brokenness.

We all dream of facing our Goliaths—taking on big challenges, achieving great things—but how often do we actually step into the ring? Most of us don’t fail because of a lack of potential. We fail because we never take the first step.

The phrase “a man after God’s own heart” is often misunderstood and misapplied. Many take it as a glowing endorsement of David’s character, but what if it actually means something very different?

The Wedding at Cana is often seen as Jesus’ first public miracle, but if you pay attention, only a few people actually realize what happened—his mother Mary, a few disciples, and maybe Nathaniel, who was from Cana himself. It’s a moment of transformation hidden in plain sight.

Born again is a term that gets thrown around a lot in Christianity. We even have a category for a particular type of Jesus-follower, a "born again" Christian. But what exactly does this term mean?