Bible, Bros & Brew

What does a spiritually mature Christian actually look like? The Bros have spent weeks unpacking the signs of spiritual immaturity — and now they’re flipping the script. In this episode, David, Phil, and Jon dig into one of the most quoted yet most misunderstood passages in Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1–8. Real, biblical love is patient, sacrificial, not self-seeking — and it’s one of the most powerful weapons in a believer’s arsenal. If you’ve ever said “I just don’t love them anymore,” or wondered why God doesn’t just force people to do the right thing, this episode is going to hit different...

Let’s be honest — nobody wants to think of themselves as spiritually immature. But what if you’ve been saved for years and you’re still sitting in the same place you started? No growth. No depth. Just… stuck. The writer of Hebrews had some pretty pointed things to say about that situation nearly 2,000 years ago, and spoiler alert — it wasn’t a compliment.
 In this episode, David, Jon, and Phil pick up right where they left off in the Immaturity series and get into the real meat of what spiritual maturity actually looks like — and more importantly, what’s keeping so...

Is being an emotional Christian the same thing as being an immature Christian? Sounds like the same thing — but it’s not. In this episode, David, Phil, and Jon break down what spiritual immaturity actually looks like according to scripture, and why stalled growth is a bigger problem than most believers want to admit.

They park the conversation in Hebrews 5:12-14, where the writer calls out believers who should’ve been teachers by now but still need someone to hand them the basics again. Ouch. From there, the guys dig into Ephesians 4 for a practical picture of what a...

Emotions are a God-given element of the human experience. It's unrealistic to think that you can go through life without feeling anything, but at the same time, being governed by your feelings is a guaranteed recipe for disaster. So what should we do instead? This is where God's Word comes into play. We must strive to develop the habit of consistently deferring to what God says--instead of what we feel--about the situations and circumstances of life. In this episode, David, Jon, and Phil explore some of the practical adjustments we as believers can make to transition from being emotionally...

Feelings are easier than discipline — and that is exactly why so many Christians end up emotionally led instead of Word-led. If your faith rises and falls based on how you feel on any given day, this episode is for you.

David, Phil, and Jon break down the four real reasons believers drift into emotion-led Christianity — from chasing spiritual feelings instead of building spiritual discipline, to confusing God’s presence with an emotional high. Jeremiah 17:9 already warned us that the heart is deceitful above all things. So why do we keep following it?

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Spiritual immaturity is subtle. It does not announce itself. One day you are chasing every new wind of doctrine, falling for signs and wonders, getting moved by whoever speaks with the most confidence — and you do not even realize it is happening. Paul warned us about this in Ephesians 4. He said immature believers get tossed around by every new teaching, by clever lies that sound like truth, by personalities that dazzle instead of disciple.
The antidote is not complicated. It is the Word of God. Not a theology degree. Not years in seminary. Just an earnest, consistent, digging-in-daily re...

Feelings are easier than discipline. They always have been. If we are really keeping it real, many of us have built our entire faith life on how we feel on any given day. The problem? Feelings lie. They are fickle, they shift with the weather, and Jeremiah 17:9 already warned us that the heart is deceitful above all things.

What happens when the emotional high wears off and God feels distant? What happens when the worship song does not hit the same way and the fog machine cannot save you?

In this episode, David, Phil, and...

Everyone hits a low place eventually. The question is not whether discouragement will come — it is whether you have anything solid to stand on when it does. If you are in that place right now, this conversation is for you.

David, Jon, and Phil close out the I’m Over It series with one of the most practical and grounding episodes yet. Psalm 46:1 tells us that God is a very present help in times of trouble — not a distant one, not a reluctant one. He is highly interested in helping you climb out of the pi...

Complaining might be the most socially acceptable bad habit there is. It feels harmless — just venting, just blowing off steam, just being honest about how hard things are. The problem is that Scripture has a lot to say about it, and spoiler alert: God does not view it the way most of us do.

David, Jon, and Phil dig into one of the most instructive — and honestly uncomfortable — passages in all of Scripture: Numbers 11, where Moses is at his absolute breaking point leading a people who will not stop complaining. The picture is almost painfu...

It is easy to do. Life gets hard, things do not go the way you planned, and before you know it, you are so locked in on what went wrong that you have completely lost sight of everything that went right. That shift in perspective is more dangerous than most people realize.

The Israelites in the wilderness are one of the most relatable — and sobering — examples in all of Scripture. Over and over again, God provided, delivered, and showed up for His people. Over and over again, they complained, forgot, and hardened their hearts. Focu...

Ever feel a slow burn of anger underneath everything — and you cannot even explain where it is coming from? You are not losing your mind. You are probably dealing with something deeper than anger itself.

Many mental health professionals consider anger a secondary emotion — a surface reaction to something harder to name underneath, like hurt, fear, disappointment, or grief. The good news is that Scripture has been addressing this long before modern psychology caught up. 

Anger is not a sinful emotion. Even God gets angry. The question is what you d...

You know the feeling. The fire that used to drive you feels more like smoke. You are still showing up, still going through the motions — but something inside has gone quiet. Spiritual exhaustion is real, it is common, and if you do not deal with it, it will deal with you.

David, Phil, and Jon dig into this one straight from Scripture — because here is what is encouraging: the believers in the Bible faced the exact same battle. Discouragement, jadedness, indifference, disillusionment — these are not modern problems. They are human problems, and God’s Word spe...

Has someone in the church hurt you? If you are being honest — really honest — that wound might be quietly reshaping how you see God. It happens more than anyone wants to admit, and it is one of the most dangerous domino effects in a believer’s life.

David, Phil, and Jon dig into the reality of church hurt in this episode — what it does to your heart, why it spreads if you leave it unchecked, and how a root of bitterness can grow so deep it starts pulling you away from God altogether. Jesus Himself...

Tired. Checked out. Running on fumes and wondering if any of it even matters anymore? Yeah. Us too. This isn’t a weakness thing — it’s a human thing and if we’re being honest, it might be the most important conversation we have all year.

We’re kicking off I’m Over It by putting a name to the quiet burnout so many of us are carrying — the kind that doesn’t show up on your face but lives in your chest. We dig into what Scripture actually says about this: Proverbs on hope deferred, E...

It's been an awesome year! As the Christmas holiday approaches and 2025 comes to a close, we thought it would be a good idea to take some time and reflect on the many conversations and topics we've covered on the Bible, Bros & Brew podcast this year. We also share some lessons learned and insights received from the various themes we explored this year, including:
 

 
We want to thank all of you for being a part of this journey with us! Ou...

As we've journeyed through the scriptures regarding the importance of being grateful, a thought-provoking idea has emerged: Is there a difference between gratitude and thanksgiving? Armed with the Bible and a healthy supply of coffee, David & Phil tackle this intriguing question, and the discoveries they've made are definitely worth further study. Using key verses from the Old and New Testaments, the bros offer this thesis: Gratitude is an attitude of the heart based on an inward acknowledgement and appreciation of who God is and what He's done, whereas thanksgiving is the outward expression of gratefulness to God for all...

In Psalm 50:14, the Bible encourages us to give God an offering of thanksgiving, which is explained in practical terms as the "fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15). Scripture is replete with these types of encouragements, and if we're wise enough take heed to them, we'll discover of the most powerful forms of fellowship with God that exists. In this episode, David and Phil continue exploring the themes of thankfulness and gratefulness, particularly in light of the transformative power that can be unlocked when gratitude becomes a daily disposition of mind. So grab your Bible and...

In life, we can always find something to complain about, but how about redirecting your focus toward finding things to be grateful for? That's what this episode is all about. With a healthy dose of java on hand, David & Phil explore the scriptures to tackle the topic of being grateful, an underrated practice in a culture where negativity, complaining, and entitlement are pervasive. Not only can gratefulness keep you from spiraling into a negative "feedback loop" of only seeing the bad side of things, but it can also open doors for God to bring additional goodness and blessings into...

As we’ve journeyed through our series on pride and humility, a powerful, often-overlooked theme has emerged: repentance. What does the Bible really mean when it calls us to repent? And why is repentance inseparable from true humility?
Simply put, repentance is the decision to turn around — to walk away from thoughts, habits, and actions that pull us away from God. It’s humility in motion. When you see yourself clearly before God, repentance is the step that transforms clarity into spiritual growth.
In this episode of Bible Bros & Brew, David & Phil dig deep into the scriptures to unc...

The word “submission” gets a bad rap in today’s culture — and for good reason. Many have misused it as a tool for control, dominance, or manipulation. But the Bible paints a very different picture. In Scripture, submission is not weakness, inferiority, or becoming someone’s doormat. It is a powerful, purposeful, God-designed posture that leads to authentic humility, spiritual growth, and divine honor.

In this episode, David & Phil open the Scriptures to show how submission and humility are inseparable, why God calls every believer to “clothe themselves in humility,” and how practicing biblical submission can transform your relations...

What does the Bible really say about humility?
In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David and Phil delve into the distinction between genuine humility and false humility, exploring how the world’s concept of “being humble” often falls short of God’s heart.

They unpack 1 Peter 5:5-7, explore how false humility hides behind religious performance, and show why genuine humility begins with trusting and depending on God.

Grab your Bible, your notebook, and your favorite brew, and join the conversation as we explore how true humility leads the way to transformation.

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