He Must Increase Podcast

Connor Shady

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A podcast by Three Thirty Ministry, dedicated to helping you see and savor the greatness of Jesus in all of Scripture and all of life. Each episode is designed to help you grow in a grace-based, Christ-centered understanding of the Christian faith and to encourage you toward deeper, gospel-shaped community—because He must increase, and we must decrease.

6d ago

Saints, Scholars & Suspect Takes: Theologian Tier List (Part 2)

In this episode, we’re coming back to the question: Who should Christians be learning from? In Part 1, we started ranking some of the theologians, pastors, and Christian influencers who have shaped the church and the way Christians think about Scripture, doctrine, and faith. But there were way too many names to fit into one episode. So in Part 2, we’re jumping right back into the tier list with a whole new group of voices from the past and present. Some are widely respected. Some are controversial. And a few might be nearly impossible to rank without starting an argument. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there. We explain the tiers, the rules, and all the caveats before things get interesting. Then come back here for Part 2 as we work through a new group of names, weigh their influence, and talk about what they got right, where they missed, and how Christians should think about learning from them today. Book Recommendation(s): Know the Heretics (KNOW Series) by Justin S. Holcomb https://a.co/d/077lqnRT Follow He Must Increase on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemustincreasepodcast/ Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed
Aug 20

Ranking Those Who Shaped Christianity: Theologian Tier List (w/ Special Guest)

In this episode, we ask: Who should Christians be learning from? We hear sermons, podcasts, clips, reels, read books, and see posts from all kinds of Christian voices. Eventually, we have to ask which ones are actually helping us understand Scripture and follow Christ. Some teachers are clear and helpful. Some are solid but have blind spots. Some are influential but come with serious concerns. And some are just hard to place. So in this episode, we’re doing something a little different: a theologian tier list. With a special guest, we’ll rank and talk through a mix of theologians, pastors, and Christian voices from the past and present. The goal isn’t to stir up drama or act like we have the final word. It’s simply a fun way to talk about who has shaped Christianity, what we can learn from them, and where we might want to be cautious. It should be a fun and different conversation, but it also raises a good question: Who are you learning from, and how are they shaping the way you think about Christ and Scripture? Book Recommendation(s): Know the Heretics (KNOW Series) by Justin S. Holcomb https://a.co/d/077lqnRT Follow He Must Increase on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemustincreasepodcast/ Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed
Aug 13

Guilt, Grace, Gratitude: Rethinking Obedience

In this episode, we ask: When you hear the word obedience, what comes to mind? Joy? Freedom? Gratitude? Or guilt, pressure, and fear? For many Christians, obedience has become one of the most misunderstood and debated aspects of the Christian life. Some have come to see obedience as the enemy of grace, while others have turned it into a burden that leaves believers constantly wondering if they are doing enough. But what if we began with the gospel? Obedience was never meant to be a way of earning God’s love. In Christ, believers are already loved, forgiven, and accepted. Obedience is not the price of grace, but the grateful response to grace already received. When we confuse law and gospel, however, we can turn obedience into either a ladder we climb to earn God’s favor or a weight that leaves us crushed under guilt. In this episode, we’ll explore what Scripture teaches about obedience through the lens of the gospel. We’ll consider how law and gospel help us understand our calling to obey, how passages of Scripture can be misunderstood when separated from the work of Christ, and how obedience is meant to shape the life of a believer. Rather than seeing obedience as a burden that threatens our assurance, we’ll see it as the joyful response of people who have already been loved, saved, and set free by Christ. Book Recommendation(s): Why Johnny Can’t Preach by T. David Gordon https://a.co/d/07arn7ct Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed
Aug 6

The Good Shepherd Knows His Sheep (Election)

In this episode, we talk about one of the most misunderstood and debated topics in Christianity: the doctrine of election. When you hear the word election, what comes to mind? Confusion? Debate? Fear? Comfort? For many Christians, the doctrine of election is often associated with theological controversy, difficult questions, or strong opinions. Sometimes our understanding of election is shaped more by heated debates or extreme examples than by the words and heart of Jesus Himself. But what if we began with the Shepherd? Jesus says, “I know my own and my own know me” (John 10:14). Before election is a theological argument, it is a picture of a Shepherd who knows His sheep, calls them by name, and lays down His life for them. The foundation of election is not a cold decree, but the personal love and purpose of Christ toward His people. In this episode, we explore what Scripture teaches about election through the lens of the Good Shepherd. We’ll consider what it means that Jesus knows His own, how His sheep hear His voice, and how this truth is meant not to produce fear or pride, but humility, confidence, and comfort. Rather than seeing election as a doctrine to fight over, we’ll see it as a truth that reveals the heart of a Savior who knows, calls, and keeps His people. Book Recommendation(s): Take a break this week; go read the Bible. Follow He Must Increase on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemustincreasepodcast/ Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed
Jul 30

What is God’s Will For My Life?

In this episode, we talk about one of the most common questions Christians ask: What is God's will for my life? Whether it's deciding on a career, marriage, moving to a new city, changing churches, or stepping into a new opportunity, we all want to make decisions that honor God. But underneath those questions is often a deeper fear: What if I miss God's will? We wonder if there's one perfect path we're supposed to find. We worry about making the wrong decision and somehow stepping outside of God's plan. So we begin searching for signs, overanalyzing circumstances, and looking for hidden messages, hoping to discover what God wants us to do. But is that really how God promises to lead His people? We explore what Scripture actually teaches about God's will, the difference between what God has revealed and what He has chosen not to reveal, and how Christians can make wise, faithful decisions without living in fear of missing God's plan. Rather than chasing uncertainty, we'll see how God calls us to trust Him, walk in obedience, and rest confidently in His sovereign guidance. Book Recommendation(s): Take a break this week; go read the Bible. Follow He Must Increase on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemustincreasepodcast/ Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed
Jul 23

The Battle Between My Halo & My Habits: A Saint/Sinner Reality

In this episode, we talk about one of the hardest questions many Christians wrestle with: Why do I still struggle with sin if Jesus has saved me? We know we are forgiven. We know we belong to Christ. We know we have been made new, yet we still find ourselves facing temptation, falling into old habits, and wondering why the old struggles are still there. Why do we keep returning to the same patterns? Why do we wrestle with things we know are wrong? If we are a new creation, why does the old self still feel so present? We explore the tension every Christian faces: the battle between who we are in Christ and the sin we still fight. The reality of being both saint and sinner, learning to live in the grace of what Jesus has done while continuing to grow into who He is calling us to be. Book Recommendation(s): More Than Forgiven: How Being in Christ Changes Everything by Justin Perdue https://a.co/d/00EldhU9 Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer to the Christian Life by Luke Kjolhaughttps://a.co/d/0fH406j7 Follow He Must Increase on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemustincreasepodcast/ Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed
Jul 16

So What About Spiritual Disciplines?

In this episode, we talk about spiritual disciplines, one of those topics where Christians often find themselves swinging from one extreme to the other. Some make practices like prayer, Bible reading, fasting, and solitude the center of the Christian life, while others pull away from them altogether out of concern that they lead to legalism or self-righteousness. But the goal of this conversation isn’t to encourage one extreme over the other. The bigger question is not just what spiritual disciplines are, but why God gives them in the first place. In this episode, we explore the purpose behind spiritual disciplines and why they are meant to point beyond themselves. We consider how easy it is to overcorrect in either direction while missing the bigger picture of how God uses these practices to shape His people. Hopefully this encourages us to see spiritual disciplines not as something to idolize or avoid, but as God’s gracious means of drawing His people into deeper communion with Him and conforming them more into the image of Christ. Book Recommendation: Take and Eat: Recovering the Regular Celebration of the Lord's Supper by Harrison Perkins https://a.co/d/0gj9uX40 Follow He Must Increase on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemustincreasepodcast/ Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed
Jul 9

So What About Spiritual Gifts? (How Can I Serve?)

In this episode, we talk about spiritual gifts, one of those topics that can get Christians excited, uneasy, or immediately ready for a debate. Few conversations have sparked more discussion around questions of tongues, prophecy, miracles, and where different gifts fit within the life of the church. But the goal of this conversation isn’t to settle every argument or simply pick a side in the ongoing debate. The bigger question is not just what the gifts are, but why God gives them in the first place. In this episode, we explore the purpose behind spiritual gifts and why they are meant to point beyond themselves. We consider how easy it is to get caught up in categories, labels, and disagreements while missing the bigger picture of what God is doing through His people. Hopefully this encourages us to see spiritual gifts not as a source of division or debate, but as God’s way of equipping His people to serve, build up the church, and faithfully reflect His work in the world. Recommendation: Read: 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4 Follow He Must Increase on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemustincreasepodcast/ Subscribe to He Must Increase on Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@HeMustIncreasePodcast Check Out Our Website: threethirtyministry.com #theology #reformed

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A podcast by Three Thirty Ministry, dedicated to helping you see and savor the greatness of Jesus in all of Scripture and all of life. Each episode is designed to help you grow in a grace-based, Christ-centered understanding of the Christian faith and to encourage you toward deeper, gospel-shaped community—because He must increase, and we must decrease.

Creator

Connor Shady
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

70
Rating

Clean
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