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Ryan Joy and Bryan Schiele
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Conversations in biblical geek with Ryan Joy and Bryan Schiele

  1. 5d ago

    "Pierce My Ear, Lord" by Allen Greeley

    293 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Choose Lifelong Servitude to the Master Grab your surfboards and pack up your moving pods — the Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular continues! This week, podcast fan-favorite Allen Greeley returns to unpack one of the most bizarre and ancient laws in the Torah: the ear-piercing ceremony of Deuteronomy 15. Why would a released slave in ancient Israel voluntarily choose to remain a servant forever? By examining the historical context of debt slavery versus human trafficking, Allen shows how an awl driven into a wooden doorpost reveals the overwhelming goodness of a master. We'll trace this ancient ceremony straight into Paul's argument in Romans 6 to discover what it means to present our bodies as voluntary, lifelong "slaves to righteousness." If you're tired of serving God out of cold duty or fear, this sermon is a refreshing call to declare: "Pierce my ear, Lord — I want to stay in Your house forever!" The Big Idea: Believers choose lifelong, wholehearted servitude to Christ not out of fear or obligation, but as a joyful response of love to a Master who paid their impossible debt. Show Notes Plainfield church of Christ (WEBSITE) Sabbath Years and Voluntary Slaves (PASSAGE) Slaves to Righteousness (PASSAGE) The Living and Active Word (PASSAGE) Choose Whom You Will Serve (PASSAGE) Support the Show

    "Pierce My Ear, Lord" by Allen Greeley

  2. Jul 31

    "The B-I-B-L-E" by Jeff O’Rear

    292 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Stand Firm on the Word of God Surf's up for another installment of our Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular! This week, our buddy Jeff O'Rear returns to take us back to Sunday School basics with a fresh look at a classic VBS childhood song: The B-I-B-L-E. In a digital age where the Scriptures sit on our smartphones right alongside social media, games, and house-hunting apps, Jeff asks a searching question: Do we treat the Bible as just another self-help book or convenience app, or do we revere it as the living Word of God? Moving from the delight of the blessed man in Psalm 1 to Ezra's three-step blueprint for spiritual leadership (study, do, teach), this sermon challenges us to rediscover the gritty depth of Bible stories, move past "first and second opinions," and stand firmly on the sufficient, inspired scriptures. The Big Idea: The Bible is not merely a self-help manual or one app among many on our screens, but God's inspired, complete, and sufficient Word. Show Notes Judson Road Church of Christ (WEBSITE) The Law of the Lord is Perfect (PASSAGE) Delighting in the Law (PASSAGE) Ezra Set His Heart (PASSAGE) Inspired and Sufficient Scripture (PASSAGE) Preach the Word in Season and Out (PASSAGE) Support the Show

    "The B-I-B-L-E" by Jeff O’Rear

  3. Jul 23

    "When You’re Spiritually Dry" by Emerson Brown

    291 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Find Hope and Refreshment Surf's up for another entry in our Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular! This week, guest speaker Emerson Brown joins us to tackle a deeply relatable reality every Christian faces: seasons of spiritual drought. When prayer feels like a routine, worship lacks spark, and Sunday mornings feel exhausting rather than refreshing, it’s easy to worry that our faith is slipping away. Drawing from the raw emotional landscape of Psalm 42, Emerson shows why feeling dry isn't a sign of lost faith — it's an invitation to honest lament. From learning how to speak truth back to our own downcast hearts to discovering spiritual survival tips from backyard squirrels navigating ten inches of snow, this lesson equips us to stay anchored in faithful routines until the rain returns. The Big Idea: Spiritual droughts are a natural part of walking with God, and experiencing them is not a sign of failed faith. Show Notes Westfield church of Christ (WEBSITE) Panting for the Living God (PASSAGE) Thirsting in a Dry and Weary Land (PASSAGE) Walking by Faith, Not by Sight (PASSAGE) Streams of Living Water (PASSAGE) Support the Show

    "When You’re Spiritually Dry" by Emerson Brown

  4. Jul 16

    "Every Perfect Gift" by Ryan Goodwin

    290 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Peel Back the Layers of God's Grace Grab your sunscreen and a cold glass of homemade watermelon agua fresca — the Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular is rolling on! This week, guest speaker Ryan Goodwin joins us to unpack a fascinating question: Why does James 1:17 make a distinction between "every good thing given" and "every perfect gift"? Through a beautifully illustrated lesson with Grandpa's baseball mitt, a hand-forged Roman iron spike, and a set of custom Russian nesting dolls, Ryan breaks down "the gift behind the gift." We'll explore how our human craving for sentiment, beauty, and relational depth completely dismantles pure materialism and serves as an undeniable, built-in proof of God's existence. Get ready to peel back the layers of God's perfect gifts! The Big Idea: While "good things" satisfy our immediate physical needs, "perfect gifts" point directly back to our Creator. Show Notes Glen Springs Church (WEBSITE) Every Good and Perfect Gift (PASSAGE) How to Give Good Gifts (PASSAGE) The Free Gift of God (PASSAGE) Saved by Grace Through Faith (PASSAGE) Think on These Lovely Things (PASSAGE) Support the Show

    "Every Perfect Gift" by Ryan Goodwin

  5. Jun 25

    James Inside-Out | "There You Are"

    289 | Build a Whole Faith What if faith isn’t mainly about what you know or what you say, but what’s happening inside you that inevitably works its way out into your everyday life? To close out the season, we’re diving into the book of James for a deep look at “blue-collar,” inside-out Christianity. With a high-stakes lightning round of “Jesus or James,” we see how heavily James borrows from the Sermon on the Mount. Then, we pull back the hood on all five chapters to map out how a wholehearted faith radically reframes our trials, transforms our words, and exposes the inner wars driving our outer conflicts. From practical tracking strategies in the brutal heat of life to using the tongue as a mechanical steering lever, this episode is a diagnostic check for the soul. Plus, stick around for a quick look at the road ahead as the show gears up for the Seven Sermon Summer Surfing Spectacular and a major cross-country studio relocation! The Big Idea: Real faith transforms the whole person from the inside out, producing practical obedience. This Week's Challenge: When relational friction or personal irritation bubbles up this week, pause and trace the outer conflict back to its inner root. Show Notes Watch Episode 289 (VIDEO) Reframing Trials and Temptations (PASSAGE) Active Faith and Living Works (PASSAGE) The Lever of the Tongue (PASSAGE) Community, Confession, and Prayer (PASSAGE) Resisting the Devil and Drawing Near (PASSAGE) Support the Show

    James Inside-Out | "There You Are"

  6. Jun 19

    Mini: Imagining Home | "Eutychuses Everywhere"

    288 | Think of Your Eternal Home When you close your eyes and imagine eternity, does it feel a little fuzzy, blurry, or — dare we say — boring? Too many of us treat our final destination like a vague cloud-land instead of the vibrant home it’s actually designed to be. Inspired by a late-night question from Ryan’s daughter and a beautiful womb analogy, this mini-episode takes a sledgehammer to the misconceptions of the afterlife. We’re kicking open the door to Revelation 21 and 22 to look at the powerful “negatives” that reveal a beautiful positive. From the erasure of the chaotic sea and restrictive temples to the end of night, pain, and death, we explore how our eternal reality is filled with absolute access, deep relationships, and the ultimate joy of seeing Christ face-to-face. It’s time to stop settling for a blurry hope and start daydreaming about our true forever home! The Big Idea: The Bible gives a clearer picture of the world to come than we might realize, letting us envision our future with happy hope. This Week's Challenge: Take time to daydream about your “forever home” with the Lord. Show Notes Watch Episode 288 (VIDEO) Carried by Angels (PASSAGE) Departing to Be with Christ (PASSAGE) Always with the Lord (PASSAGE) The New Creation and the Holy City (PASSAGE) The River of Life and No More Night (PASSAGE) We Shall See Him as He Is (PASSAGE) Support the Show

    Mini: Imagining Home | "Eutychuses Everywhere"

  7. Jun 11

    Paul Upside-Down | "That Doesn't Make Any Sense"

    287 | Live the Upside-Down Life What does real strength look like in the kingdom of God? We live in a world obsessed with a scorecard of independence, power, polish, and visible success. But in this episode, we dive into 2 Corinthians to look at Paul’s completely inverted, upside-down life. From the shocking historical context of a Roman triumphal procession — where we discover we are actually the captured slaves walking behind the Conqueror — to the fragile reality of being a literal “shoebox” holding a priceless treasure, Paul flips our ideas of success completely on their head. We explore how to stop obsessing over “fixing the jar” and learn to embrace our thorns, our cracks, and our weaknesses so that Christ’s power can fill all things. The Big Idea: Grace turns our lives upside-down by freeing us to embrace weakness, sacrifice, and self-giving so that Christ’s power and glory can shine through us. This Week's Challenge: Identify a current weakness, physical limitation, or frustrating trial in your life, and explicitly hand it over to God in prayer — shifting your focus away from trying to make yourself look invincible and toward letting His grace be sufficient. Show Notes Watch Episode 287 (VIDEO) The Triumphal Procession (PASSAGE) Treasures in Jars of Clay (PASSAGE) Paul's Foolish Boast (PASSAGE) A Thorn in the Flesh (PASSAGE) Crucified in Weakness (PASSAGE) Support the Show

    Paul Upside-Down | "That Doesn't Make Any Sense"

  8. Jun 4

    Blueprint for Unity | "We Just Say Stuff"

    286 | Build the Body We’ve all been part of a nightmare group project — whether it’s pulling an all-nighter sleeping on a lab floor or surviving a high-stress church event that tests your marriage. But while human collaborations constantly break down, Ephesians 4 gives us a flawless, practical blueprint for spiritual unity. This week, we’re diving into Jesus’ high priestly prayer to see what a “Trinitarian union” actually looks like in everyday church life. We talk about the difference between creating unity and maintaining what the Spirit already built, how to tell a load-bearing truth from a personal opinion, and why church leaders are more like sports coaches equipping a team. Finally, we look at what it means to “truth in love” so you can stop behaving like a relational wrecking ball. Strip off the masks, pull up a chair, and let’s find out where our churches need to grow! The Big Idea: Christ provides the guidance and gifts we need to maintain unity. This Week's Challenge: Identify the specific grace and spiritual gift Christ has given you, and take one practical action to use it for the vulnerability, communication, or building up of your local congregation this week. Show Notes Watch Episode 286 (VIDEO) Jesus' Prayer for Oneness (PASSAGE) The Blueprint for Unity (PASSAGE) Unlocking Church Growth Through Leadership (PASSAGE) Attitudes and Reactions to Congregational Problems (BOOK) Support the Show

    Blueprint for Unity | "We Just Say Stuff"
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Conversations in biblical geek with Ryan Joy and Bryan Schiele

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    Ryan Joy and Bryan Schiele
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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