30 Minutes In The New Testament

Daniel, Erick, and Caleb discuss Paul's call in Ephesians 4 to put off the old self and live as people who have been made new in Christ. They explore why the Christian life includes ongoing repentance, how the law exposes sin, and why forgiveness and love for one another are essential to a healthy church. Have a listen.

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This episode walks through the opening of Ephesians 4, where Paul grounds Christian unity in what God has already done rather than in human effort. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb focus on humility, one baptism, the unity of the Spirit, and why the church's gifts and offices exist to build up the body of Christ. Have a listen.

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In this episode, Daniel, Erick, and Caleb work through the closing section of Ephesians 3, focusing on Paul's plea that believers be strengthened through the Spirit and grounded in the love of Christ. The conversation also turns into a broader argument for why faith is not a solo project, why the church matters, and how the glory of God is shown in Christ across every generation. Have a listen. 

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This episode walks through Ephesians 3, where Paul explains the mystery of Christ now revealed. Gentiles are fellow heirs in the gospel. The discussion also connects Paul's imprisonment, his calling, and the church's role as the place where God's wisdom and grace are made known. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb unpack why Paul frames his suffering as service to others, how the church functions as the means by which God reveals his mystery, and why the riches of Christ are never exhausted. Have a listen.

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This episode walks through the second half of Ephesians 2, where Paul talks about grace in Christ for Jews and Gentiles. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb focus on how Christ abolishes the dividing wall, fulfills the promises, and makes one new people in himself. Have a listen.

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This episode walks through the opening of Ephesians 2 and uses it to clarify the distinction between law and gospel. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb show how Paul first flattens every human being under sin, then lifts everyone up by God's mercy and grace in Christ alone. Have a listen.

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This episode continues the walk through Ephesians 1, moving from election and predestination into Paul's language of inheritance, sealing, and assurance. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb keep returning to one main point: everything in this chapter points back to Christ, not secret knowledge, not human effort, and not spiritual performance. Have a listen.

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Erick and Daniel are joined by Caleb Keith as they begin Paul's letter to the Ephesians. This episode quickly zeroes in on Paul's opening emphasis on election, adoption, and being "in Christ." Rather than treating predestination as a speculative puzzle, the conversation frames it as gospel comfort: God's saving work is established before the foundation of the world and delivered in Christ. Have a listen. 

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Erick, Daniel, and Brian finish Colossians by discussing vocation, work, prayer, and gracious speech, with a close look at Paul's words to bondservants and masters. They also reflect on the faithfulness of Tychicus, Onesimus, Epaphras, Luke, and the rest of Paul's closing greetings as a picture of the church as a real family in Christ. Have a listen.

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The hosts explore Colossians 3, focusing on the gathered church and why singing and preaching shape faith. They also discuss vocation and Paul's household code, showing how ordinary work, family life, and sacrificial love are all transformed by the gospel. Have a listen.

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Paul centers Christian identity in Christ alone. The hosts unpack how God buries and raises sinners with him and calls Christians to put sin to death and live from the security of being hidden in Christ. Have a listen. 

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Erick, Daniel, and Brian continue through Colossians 2, showing how Paul points believers to Christ alone for wisdom, assurance, and holiness. They discuss why human rules, spiritual add-ons, and self-improvement cannot defeat sin, and how baptism and forgiveness give the Christian true identity and peace. Have a listen.

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Daniel, Erick, and Brian continue through Colossians, unpacking Christ as the creator and sustainer of all things, fully divine and revealed most clearly through the cross. They also discuss Paul's call to proclaim the gospel, what he means by filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ, and the hope found in Christ alone. Have a listen.

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Erick and Daniel are joined by Brian Thomas to begin Paul's letter to the Colossians. Paul believes that the identity of the Christian must precede any instruction. And what does it mean that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation? Have a listen.

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The guys conclude Paul's letter to the Galatians in this episode. The works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit wage war. And when you're caught in sin, you need an outside deliverer. Have a listen.

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The purpose of your freedom is to be free. Circumcision is a terrible way to fulfill the law of love. And legalism always creates division. Have a listen.

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Paul tells the Galatians that God has already made them His children. Why was Jesus born under the law? And like with Issac, God makes all the important decisions. Have a listen. 

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Paul wants to know who has cast a spell on the Galatian church and how they could be foolish enough to fall for it. Abraham was justified by faith, just like everyone else. And the law cannot do what it was never designed for. Have a listen.

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Paul recounts opposing Peter to his face. The law won't make you live for God. And there is nothing cheap about grace. Have a listen.

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Erick and Daniel are joined by Rev. Jacob Smith for Paul's letter to the Galatians. Paul is shocked that the Galatians are believing a different gospel. Grace alone has always been under attack. And what is the one thing you cannot get wrong? Have a listen.

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In this episode, Erick, Daniel, and Bob finish the book of Acts. Paul is bitten by a viper and is completely unconcerned about it. He arrives in Rome and speaks to the leaders there. And though on house arrest, the gospel continues to spread. Have a listen.

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Paul sets sail from Rome as a prisoner. Storms rise, food is in short supply, but Paul trusts in God. And the only way to survive is to wreck the ship. Have a listen.

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Paul preaches to Agrippa and argues that he is only taking the beliefs of the Pharisees to their logical conclusion. People believe Paul has crossed from brilliant to madness. And Paul is determined to get to Rome. Have a listen.

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Paul testifies before Felix after Tertullus flatters him. Paul never offers to pay any authorities off, so he remains in prison. Paul appeals to Caesar, but King Agrippa wants to hear him first. Have a listen.

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Paul uses his Roman citizenship to avoid another beating. He gets very bold with the high priest. And a plot to kill him is thwarted by his nephew and the tribune. Have a listen.

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Paul visits James, and despite their trying to prove that Paul is not a hater of the law, the accusation keeps coming. Paul is arrested in the temple. And baptism is a big part of Paul's testimony. Have a listen.

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Paul wants to get to Jerusalem in time for Pentecost. The Holy Spirit reveals that suffering awaits him, and a prophet uses Paul's belt to demonstrate what will happen to him. And it is always better to give than receive. Have a listen.

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A riot breaks out over Paul's preaching. Gods made with hands are not gods. And Paul preaches a very long sermon where a man is overcome by sleep. Have a listen.

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Paul finds some disciples who have never heard of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a hands-on sacrament. And seven itinerant Jewish exorcists get beaten naked by a man with an evil spirit. Have a listen. 

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Paul goes to Corinth and plants a church next to the synagogue. Gallio won't give the mob what they want. And Apollos preaches the gospel boldly after being instructed by Priscilla and Aquila. Have a listen. 

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Paul uses an altar to the unknown god to address the men of Athens. A disembodied spirituality is nothing new. And how is a God who loves and gives completely different? Have a listen. 

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Paul and Silas preach the gospel in Thessalonica, and some are converted, but the Jewish leaders round up a mob to drive them out. The Bereans like what Paul has to say, but want to double-check the scriptures. And they finally end up in Athens to bring the gospel to the city of philosophers. Have a listen.

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Paul preaches to some women at a riverside, and Lydia and her household believe and are baptized. A slave girl with a spirit of divination follows the missionaries around until Paul has had enough of it. And Paul and Silas are beaten and put in prison, so Paul plants a church. Have a listen. 

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Paul and Barnabas have a disagreement over John Mark and part ways. Timothy is circumcised to gain access to Jewish spaces. And Luke subtly joins Paul's missionary work. Have a listen.

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A debate over what the Gentile Christians must do to be saved happens in Jerusalem. Peter and Paul stand on faith alone in Christ. And James has a few things to recommend to these new believers. Have a listen.

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A man is healed at Lystra, and Paul and Barnabas must stop the people from worshipping them. The gospel is preached, and Paul is stoned. And no small dispute arises concerning the salvation of the Gentiles. Have a listen.

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Paul preaches in Antioch to the joy of the Gentiles but to the wrath of the Jewish rulers. Persecution increases, so Paul and Barnabas move on to Iconium. Persecution follows, but the gospel continues to bear fruit. Have a listen.

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Peter escapes to the house of Mary. Herod is struck down by God and eaten by worms. And a son of the Devil is trying to make the straight path crooked. Have a listen.

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Peter explains why he has been eating with the uncircumcised. The church is established in Antioch. And James is killed, and Peter is arrested. Have a listen.

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