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Ep. 170 - Not Safe, But Good (Isaiah 2) ft. Noah French, Shannon Popkin, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

June 19, 2026

We sit down with Shannon Popkin and Noah French to discuss Isaiah 2. Here Isaiah, gives us a vision that is both breathtaking and unsettling. On one hand, it pulls back the curtain on a future where the nations stream to God, where swords become plowshares, and peace finally reigns. On the other, it confronts us with the sobering reality of judgment, the humbling of human pride and the exposure of everything we’ve tried to hide.In this episode, we unpack the tension at the heart of judgment: ...

Ep. 169 - Built to Last: Why You Don’t Quit When Life Gets Hard ft. Coach Mike Swider, Rod VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

June 16, 2026

Back by popular demand, Coach Mike Swider joins us to talk about what it really takes to endure when life gets hard. This conversation gets into resilience that isn’t hype, but forged over time, how faith anchors you in pressure, and why quitting quietly is often the biggest battle. We also talk fatherhood, responsibility, and becoming the kind of man who stays when things get difficult.Coach Swider is a respected figure in college football, having spent over two decades as the head coach at ...

Ep. 168 - The Judgement and Hope of Isaiah ft. Jana English, Cayden Kregel, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema

June 11, 2026

Isaiah doesn’t pull punches. He names the sin, unmasks the hypocrisy, and reveals a people far from God while still going through the motions of worship. But right in the middle of the darkness comes one of the most hope-filled promises in all of Scripture: though your sins are like scarlet, they can be made white as snow. Explore Isaiah 1 with us in this podcast!Preacher: Rod VanSolkemaText: Isaiah 1Sermon Link: CLICK HERE