Eyes on Jesus with Drew and Tim

How do you know if you're really following God's will?It's one of the most common questions Christians ask—and one of the easiest to overcomplicate.In this throwback episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew discuss how God leads His people, why discernment matters, and how Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and wise relationships help us make decisions that honor Christ. They also share personal stories about stepping into ministry, learning to trust God, and discovering that obedience often comes before clarity.Whether you're making a major life decision or simply trying to follow Jesus faithfully each da...

What happens when the man who helped build one of the most influential Christian bands loses everything?

John James, the original lead singer and co-founder of the Newsboys, joins the Eyes on Jesus Podcast to share his remarkable story—from worldwide success in Christian music to hidden struggles, devastating personal failure, and ultimately the life-changing grace of Jesus Christ.

In this honest conversation, John opens up about childhood wounds, fame, spiritual drift, addiction, accountability, repentance, and the hope that only Christ can bring. Whether you've followed the Newsboys for decades, serve in ministry, or you're si...

In a world full of noise, distraction, content, busyness, and constant stimulation, many Christians are asking the same question:

Why does God feel silent?

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle a hard truth: maybe God isn’t the one who stopped speaking—maybe we’ve stopped listening.

From nonstop technology and overloaded schedules to our obsession with quick fixes, instant clarity, and loud spiritual moments, this conversation explores why it can feel difficult to hear God in modern life. Drew and Tim unpack how the Holy Spirit...

Have you ever felt far from God—even while reading your Bible, praying, serving, and going to church?

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle one of the most common struggles Christians face: feeling distant from God despite doing all the "right" things.

They explore why feelings aren't always facts, how unmet expectations can affect our relationship with God, and why spiritual dryness doesn't mean God has abandoned you. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical encouragement, they discuss how believers can remain faithful even when they don't feel Go...

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle one of the biggest challenges facing Christians today: distraction.

From social media addiction and endless scrolling to addiction, temptation, and spiritual drift, this conversation explores how technology is shaping our hearts, our habits, and our relationship with God.

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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim sits down with pastor and author Seth Troutt to discuss one of the most debated topics in culture today: biblical masculinity.

As conversations around gender, identity, relationships, and masculinity continue to dominate social media, many men are left wondering what it actually means to be a godly man in today's world.

Seth shares insights from his new book Authentic Masculinity and explains why God's design for men is rooted not in cultural stereotypes, passivity, or aggression—but in humility, discipline, responsibility, and strength that honors ot...

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim wrestle with a sobering question many Christians never stop to ask:

Can someone spend years in church… and still miss Jesus?

Using the story of the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, this conversation explores how two disciples walked with the resurrected Jesus and still failed to recognize Him. They knew the scriptures. They had followed Christ. They understood the events surrounding the cross. Yet somehow, they were still spiritually blind to the fact that Jesus Himself was walking beside them.

The di...

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle one of the most divisive conversations in modern Christianity: false teachers, discernment, church culture, and the rise of “heresy hunter” content online.

Right now, social media is flooded with clips calling pastors heretics, false teachers, or wolves—and many Christians are left wondering:

What actually makes someone a false teacher?

Is every bad sermon automatically heresy?
Can a pastor say something wrong without being condemned?
And what’s the difference between biblical discernment and a critical spirit?

This e...

What happens if full alien disclosure actually happens? We aren't talking about documents being released by the government, but a level of deception that has the ability to shake the foundation of people's faith.

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim dive into one of the strangest and most talked-about topics in the world right now: alien disclosure, UFOs, spiritual deception, and how Christians should respond.

This conversation isn’t about fear-mongering or wild conspiracy theories. It’s about discernment.

As...

What happens when the church tries too hard to reach people?

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, we wrestle with a question many Christians are thinking—but few are saying out loud:

How far is too far when it comes to church?

From Easter productions to viral church moments, from “seeker-friendly” strategies to chasing attendance numbers, we dive into the tension between reaching the lost and staying faithful to the gospel.

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What if the real reason we don’t have revival… isn’t God—but us?

In this convicting episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew confront the uncomfortable truth many believers avoid: we say we want revival, but we resist the surrender it requires. Drawing from the bold teachings of Charles Finney and real-life ministry experience, this conversation exposes how passivity, fear, and hidden sin quietly block the move of God in our lives. From the tension between God’s sovereignty and our responsibility to the danger of “waiting on God” as an excuse for disobedien...

What if your spiritual life is struggling… not because you don’t love God—but because you lack discipline?In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim get brutally honest about something most Christians avoid: spiritual and physical discipline. From gym habits to prayer habits, they unpack how consistency—not motivation—is what actually transforms your life. If you’ve ever made excuses, struggled with routine, or felt stuck spiritually, this conversation will hit close to home. As they say, “there’s a thin line between excuse and disobedience.”This episode challenges the way we think about fitnes...

What if the biggest thing holding you back spiritually… isn’t sin—but religion?

In this eye-opening episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim expose the subtle but dangerous spirit of religion—a mindset that keeps believers busy doing for God while missing intimacy with Him. From striving instead of abiding to choosing comfort over obedience, this conversation confronts the patterns that leave Christians feeling dry, critical, and disconnected—even while they’re active in church. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or frustrated with church culture, this episode will hit deep.

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What if evangelism isn’t about reaching crowds… but simply being faithful to one person?

In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew sit down with evangelism leader David McIver to unpack a simple but transformative question: “Lord, who is the one You want me to reach today?” In a distracted world where many believers feel overwhelmed or unqualified to share their faith, this conversation brings evangelism back to its pure, biblical foundation—walking with Jesus, listening to the Holy Spirit, and loving the person right in front of you. What if sharing yo...

What happens when the thing you built for God… isn’t actually centered on God? In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim sits down with Pastor Dustin Pennington to unpack a raw and honest journey from ministry success to spiritual surrender. From the outside, everything looked right—growth, leadership, momentum—but internally, something was missing: the presence of Jesus. Dustin shares the breaking point that forced him to confront a hard truth many leaders avoid—what if we’ve built something impressive, but not something God is truly leading?

This conversation goes beyond leadership a...

What if worship isn’t just singing—but surrender? What if real worship requires something in us to die? In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew explore the deeper meaning behind the phrase “Worship is death.” Not physical death, but the death of pride, fear, control, and everything in us that competes with the presence of God. Too often worship becomes routine—songs we know, lyrics we repeat, moments we pass through. But true worship is a holy exchange where we lay down our burdens, our identity, and our self-reliance so that Christ can transf...

What if revival isn’t as complicated as we’ve made it? In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew unpack the four simple yet costly keys to revival taught by Evan Roberts during the historic Welsh Revival. At just 26 years old, this unknown coal miner became the catalyst for a movement that transformed an entire nation—not through strategy, platforms, or church growth systems, but through repentance, surrender, obedience, and bold faith. If you’re hungry for revival but tired of performance-driven Christianity, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about spiritua...

What if the biggest issue in your marriage, friendships, and even your church relationships isn’t lack of love… but speaking the wrong language? In this powerful and practical episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim sits down with bestselling author and marriage counselor Gary Chapman, the voice behind The 5 Love Languages, to uncover the deeper heart behind his newest book, The Love Language That Matters Most. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level relationship advice and gets to the spiritual foundation of love—intentionality, sacrifice, humility, and Christlike commitment. Why do people still feel unseen even when their spouse...

Are we drifting from Christ while calling it growth? In this sobering and timely episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sound the alarm for the Church in a distracted, comfortable, and noisy world. They call believers back to the basics of revival—repentance, prayer, Scripture, and true intimacy with God—challenging the idea that effectiveness always equals faithfulness. This conversation confronts the danger of trading Christ-centered devotion for systems, strategies, and cultural approval.

With urgency and pastoral honesty, this episode presses listeners to examine personal discipline, leadership influence, and spiritual complacency. From calling out...

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with award-winning author and storyteller Cally Logan for a deeply honest conversation about identity, calling, and what it really means to live faithfully in a world obsessed with visibility, comparison, and performance. Cally shares her personal journey from feeling labeled, overlooked, or “too quiet,” to discovering freedom in embracing the unique story God has written for her. Together, they unpack why success isn’t measured by platforms, numbers, or applause—but by proximity to Jesus and obedience to His voice.

This conversation challenges the pres...

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim break down the major church trends shaping the year ahead (From Carey Nieuwhof)—from the surprising rise of Gen Z attendance to shifting gender dynamics, bold evangelism, leadership succession, and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence. But this conversation isn’t about chasing trends for relevance—it’s about discerning what God is doing and resisting the temptation to replace presence with performance. In a world flooded with information, algorithms, and digital noise, the church is being called back to something ancient and powerful: authentic encounters with Jesus.<...

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim unpacks why this show exists and what it truly means to keep our eyes on Jesus in a world fighting for our attention. Anchored in Hebrews 12:1–2, this episode explores how fixing our eyes on Jesus is not a physical act but a spiritual posture—one that shapes our priorities, habits, and affections. From Peter sinking when he looked away from Jesus to the modern distractions of success, ministry performance, and cultural noise, Tim challenges listeners to examine what is really consuming their focus.

This episode is a call...

As we step into 2026, Drew and Tim tackle a timely and necessary conversation about generosity—cutting through gimmicks, manipulation, and prosperity hype to get back to the heart of biblical giving. This episode confronts the uncomfortable reality that money can quietly become an idol, even in the church, when it replaces trust in Jesus. From viral pastors promising instant wealth to the cultural craving for quick fixes, the hosts unpack why these messages resonate and why Scripture consistently calls us to something deeper: faithfulness, surrender, and obedience over time.

This conversation reframes generosity as a discipleship issue, no...

Drew and Tim take a hard and honest look at how success is defined in today’s church culture. In a world obsessed with numbers—attendance, giving, buildings, and platforms—this episode challenges listeners to ask whether we’ve borrowed the wrong scorecard. While metrics can be helpful tools, they were never meant to replace the deeper work of God in transformed lives.

This conversation contrasts ministry and business, acknowledging that while both may track growth, only one is called to pursue obedience over outcomes. Drew and Tim emphasize that behind every number is a name, a story, a...

In this throwback to episode 32 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the significance of making New Year's resolutions. They share personal experiences and offer insightful views on setting achievable goals and not getting pressured by society's expectations. The conversation also steers towards the importance of fostering a stronger relationship with God and seeking His guidance in setting resolutions. The hosts also explain how distractions like social media impact our attention spans and can hinder our prayer life. They motivate listeners to identify their distractions and strive for distraction-free prayers, even if it's short in...

Why does revival seem so rare today—and what would Leonard Ravenhill say about the modern church?
In episode 124 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim unpack the timeless warnings and prophetic challenges from Ravenhill’s classic Why Revival Tarries and compare them to the state of today’s church. This is a bold, honest, and deeply convicting conversation about prayer, holiness, and the cost of genuine discipleship.

Ravenhill famously wrote, “The church is dying on its feet because it’s not living on its knees.” That theme echoes throughout this episode as the guys explore...

In episode 123 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with Jake Watson—former world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, commentator, and now Youth Director at LifePoint Church. Jake shares his explosive testimony of walking away from fame, athletic success, and a rising media career to follow the unmistakable call of God.

Together, we dive deep into Jake’s new book Chasing God: Cultivating the Heart of David, exploring what it really means to pursue God with raw authenticity, emotional honesty, and a warrior-spirit grounded in intimacy with the Holy Spirit. Jake unpacks how King David beca...

In episode 122 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew tackle one of the most sobering teachings of Jesus: not everyone who thinks they’re a Christian will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. We break down why cultural Christianity is dangerous, why belief alone isn’t enough, and how Jesus' words in Matthew 7 call every believer to examine the authenticity of their faith.

We talk through what real discipleship looks like, how to discern genuine spiritual fruit, and why repentance, obedience, and an ongoing relationship with Jesus matter far more than labels, emotions, or c...

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In this special episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with Brady Sticker, founder of Church Candy Marketing, the agency helping over 1,000+ churches reach new families with targeted digital outreach. Brady shares the strategies behind churches seeing 20–50 first-time guests EVERY month, the spiritual tension of using social media for ministry, and why he believes now is the greatest opportunity in history for church growth.

We dig into the big question from our previous episode (Should churches delete social media?) and explore a balanced, Bible-anchored approach to using digital platforms without losing our pe...

In this powerful episode 120 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle a question that’s dividing many church leaders today: Should churches delete their social media? Is it a modern-day mission field—a place to reach the lost where they already are—or a minefield filled with distraction, comparison, and temptation?

Tim argues that social media remains one of the greatest outreach tools of our time, a place where light can shine in dark spaces if used wisely. He believes the church must show up where the people are—online—and steward that influence for the Go...

In this episode 119, hosts Drew and Tim sit down with world-renowned evangelist Ray Comfort to discuss the urgency of sharing the gospel in today’s culture. Ray opens up about what drives him to reach the lost, the eternal stakes behind every soul, and how the Word of God continues to transform lives. From practical evangelism tips to spiritual disciplines, this conversation will reignite your passion to live boldly for Christ.

The discussion dives deep into themes like spiritual hunger, daily Scripture reading, battling temptation, and the courage it takes to share one’s faith in a worl...

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In this special episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim shares a teaching from an encounter night at his church, focusing on the spiritual gift of Discerning of Spirits. The teaching distinguishes between general discernment and the specific gift of discerning spirits, emphasizing how it fits into the broader context of spiritual gifts. Key scripture references, including Romans 12:2 and 1 Corinthians 12, are explored. The host also details the different sources of spirits—Holy Spirit, human spirits, demonic spirits, and angels—and how to discern them. Practical applications are offered, including the importance of spiritual discernment in church settings, spiritual warf...

In episode 116 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with Paul Gutacker—historian, author, and Executive Director of the Brazos Fellows—to explore how real spiritual growth happens in community, not isolation. In a world obsessed with independence and busyness, Paul reminds us that the early church thrived through deep fellowship, shared rhythms, and daily life together. This episode is a call to rediscover what it means to live out authentic Christian community today.

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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim dive into one of the most sobering yet inspiring themes in the history of the church—martyrdom. From the earliest disciples to modern believers still facing persecution today, the stories of those who gave everything for Christ challenge us to examine our own faith. What does it mean to live with boldness instead of fear? And how can we honor the legacy of martyrs in the way we live today?

The Testimony of Martyrs Through the Ages
Drew and Tim highlight the lives of po...

Have you ever felt restless in your walk with Jesus—like something is missing, even though you’re doing all the “right” things? You’re not alone. Many Christians feel stuck in cycles of striving, doubt, or spiritual burnout, wondering why their faith doesn’t look or feel like the abundant life the Bible promises.

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim are joined by bestselling author Gary Thomas (Sacred Marriage, Sacred Pathways) to unpack his newest book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live. Gary reveals the 12 subtle lies that quietly shape how we...

In this episode 113 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with Bible teacher and author Boyd Bailey to explore how generosity transforms both hearts and communities. Boyd shares stories from his own life, including how his grandmother’s prayers and hospitality left a lasting mark, and how people today are using their passions—like sailing or mentoring—to bless others. Together, they unpack how generosity is far more than money; it includes our time, talents, relationships, and even forgiveness.

The conversation highlights how gratitude fuels generosity and helps us shift from a mindset of sca...

What does prophetic prayer really mean—and how can it impact your life?

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim dive into the gift of prophecy, sharing stories from a men’s retreat and a powerful time of prayer in Atlanta. Together, they explore what prophecy is, why Paul told us to desire it, and how to practice it with humility, discernment, and love.

Prophecy isn’t about vague predictions or flashy social media posts—it’s about hearing God’s heart and encouraging His people. From testing words against Scripture to...

What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? In episode 111 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim dive deep into one of life’s most important questions—how to live with purpose so that your influence outlives you. They unpack what it means to leave a spiritual, relational, and lasting impact on your family, community, and even the generations to come.

Legacy isn’t just about what you pass down—it’s about how you live today. From biblical wisdom to leadership insights from voices like John Maxwell and Craig Groeschel, Drew and Tim share practical...