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Kyle Meier | Revelation 3:14-22 | Dear Church
Topics: Passion, Faith, Spirit

In today's episode, we wrap up our series on the book of Revelation. Kyle digs into one of the possible explanations for why our faith can become lukewarm. Spoiler...it has something and nothing to do with volcanoes. Then, we discuss spiritual assessment tools (like ORDO) and how they can be useful to our faith. We also talk about how NOT to use tools like this. Finally, Kyle engages Jesus' comment that he wishes some of us had a "cold" faith. What could he possibly mean by that? Find out now!

Kyle Meier | Revelation 3:7-13 | Dear Church
Topics: Evangelism, Boldness, Opportunity

Kyle Meier | Revelation 3:1-6 | Dear Church
Topics: Awakening, Spiritual Discipline, Revival, Baptism

Today's episode is jam packed with content we didn't get the chance to cover on Sunday! For example, did you know that Jesus might have a middle school sense of humor? #poopjokes Jokes aside, Kyle takes us deeper into the somewhat controversial moment where Jesus calls himself a "thief." What does that mean for how we ought to anticipate his second coming? He also offers some very practical advice for keeping your faith alive and well. Kyle shares what he believes to be some of the key dietary components of a "living faith" that you can monitor on a regular basis. Finally, we discuss if/when spiritual death becomes final? Is it in this life or the next? How do we honor what scripture has to say about eternal life, while also making room for the possibility of God moving, redeeming and saving even after death? Is there even biblical precedent for something like that?

Kyle Meier | Revelation 2: 19-29 | Dear Church
Topics: Heart, Sin, Patience

We're so back! After a week off, we are back with another episode to discuss Jesus' letter to church in Thyratira. This is a juicy one! First, what did Jesus mean that some people were falling for the "deep secrets of Satan?" Should we be concerned?! But seriously, Kyle discusses what role reason and intellect should play in our faith. How do we protect ourselves from being "spiritual know-it-all's?" Additionally, Kyle talks shares his concerns with the Deconstruction Movement. Is it possible to question too much? To refute too much? In other words, if our faith has no room for mystery, is it even faith anymore? Plus, you can enjoy (or fast-forward through) Kyle's Top 5 list of attractions while he was away at Disney World last week.

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Revelation 2:12-17 | Dear Church
Topics: Beliefs, Heart, Nature of God

Kyle Meier | Revelation 2:8-11 | Dear Church
Topics: Suffering, Comfort, Hardship

Today, we continue our conversation on Revelation 2:8-11! In this episode, Kyle explores what Jesus meant when he said their suffering would only last "10 days." Was he being literal or symbolic? Then, Kyle discusses the importance of finding others who have suffered the same things we have. Apparently, "misery loves company" is the Christian thing to do? Finally, Kyle talks more about comparative suffering and how disastrous it is both personally and politically. He opens up and shares his struggles with the Israel/Palestine conflict. Further, he invites us to consider what role suffering plays when we try to justify our own violence and destruction.