Two Baptists and a Mormon Walk Into a Pentecostal Church

Episode 19 explores biblical authority and submission: what true submission means (voluntary yielding under God‑ordained authority for order and flourishing), how Christ models servant leadership, and the different spheres of authority in home, church, and workplace.

The hosts discuss how to spot abusive or illegitimate authority, when it’s right to resist, and practical steps for leaders and those under authority—emphasizing heart...

This episode explores the biblical difference between honor and worship, using scripture and language-root studies to show how worship is reserved for God while honor is due to people in God-given roles.

The hosts discuss real-life examples—pastors, family, celebrity worship, and traditions—offering practical takeaways: test teachings against Scripture, honor without dependence, and guard your heart posture so worship stays directe...

Parenting is one of the greatest gifts God gives us and one of the greatest responsibilities. In this episode we talk honestly about what it means to raise children who know God, love God, and choose God in a world that constantly pulls them in the opposite direction. We look at Scripture, share our own parenting wins and failures, and talk through the pressures families face today.

We open up about discipline, discipleship, bounda...

Marriage is beautiful, but marriage in ministry carries unique pressure. In this episode we sit down with our wives to talk honestly about what it looks like to protect our homes while serving God publicly. We open up about the challenges of visibility, the weight of expectations, and the spiritual battles that try to come against unity in marriage.

We talk about boundaries, communication, connection, and the daily choices that kee...

This is a very real and raw episode. Get ready!

Faith is easy when God answers our prayers the way we hoped. Faith becomes real when He does not. In this episode we talk about the kind of faith that stands in the fire. We look at the story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego in Daniel chapter 3 and what it means to believe that God is able and that He will move yet still remain steadfast if He does not.

We also walk through Hebrews ch...

Most people imagine spiritual warfare as dramatic moments or intense encounters. Scripture shows the real battle is far quieter and far closer. It happens in the mind in your identity and in what you agree with.

In this episode we talk about what spiritual warfare actually is. It is not fighting people. It is not chasing the devil. It is not blaming him for everything that goes wrong. Spiritual warfare is standing in the victory Je...

Fasting isn't just about giving something up—it's about making room for something greater. In this episode, we explore what Scripture teaches about fasting, why it matters, and how it’s shaped our spiritual journey. From personal stories to biblical insights, we talk about hunger that heals, restores, and refocuses.

We also look at the power of extended fasts, the life cycle of breakthrough, and how saying “no” to the flesh can awa...

We’ve all prayed with petitions. But what about prayer that transforms us?

In this episode, we explore the kind of prayer that doesn’t just ask God for things, but draws us closer to Him, aligns us with His will, and changes our character from the inside out. We talk about learning to pray with power, partnering with the Holy Spirit, and letting prayer become a lifestyle—not just a list.

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In this episode the hosts unpack charismatic worship—its bold expressions, surprising moments, and why some call it wild while others call it wonderful. They share personal stories from worship teams, altars, and fire tunnels, and discuss tongues, falling out, and the role of excellence and order.

Through scripture, experience, and honest reflection they explore how authenticity, heart posture, and spiritual leadership shape powerf...

In this episode, we step into one of the most debated topics in the Church—are the gifts of the Spirit still active today, or did they cease after the time of the apostles? We unpack both sides of the conversation: cessationism, which argues that tongues, prophecy, and healing were only for the early Church, and continuationism, which believes those gifts are still for today.

We walk through key Scriptures used on both sides and sh...

The Holy Spirit does more than give us moments of inspiration. He takes up residence within every believer. But what is the difference between being indwelt by the Spirit and being filled with the Spirit?

In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about the Spirit's role at salvation and what it means to be filled continually as we grow in our walk with God. We share how our understanding has shifted, what we have experienced ...

Before the wind rushed through an upper room… before tongues of fire fell… the Spirit of God was already moving. From hovering over the waters in Genesis to igniting hearts in the book of Acts, the Spirit has always been active—calling, filling, leading, and transforming.

In this episode, we reflect on the timeless movement of the Holy Spirit and the very personal ways we've experienced Him in our own lives. Each of us shares the m...

In this episode, we hear from Brian Lawing—husband to Krystal, dad to Edie, Cameron, and Sophie, and Poppy to three granddaughters, a grandson on earth, and one already in heaven. Brian shares how years of steady faith as a Baptist gave way to something deeper when pain, loss, and longing collided with the presence of God. Now an elder at Restoring Hope Church, Brian opens up about what it means to live a life led by the Spirit, sh...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Cato—husband to Christina, dad to Tyler, Tony, and Marissa. He and Christina are the children’s pastors at Restoring Hope Church. Raised in the Mormon faith, Jeremy opens up about the slow unraveling of old beliefs and the surprising moments that led him into a Spirit-filled life. He shares how his past informs his passion for ministry and what it means to truly walk in relationship with Jes...

In this episode, we sit down with Jon Penhollow—husband to Terah, father of Logan, elder at Restoring Hope Church, and longtime Sunday school teacher. Jon’s journey from Baptist tradition to a vibrant Pentecostal faith is full of heart, humility, and Holy Spirit surprises. We talk about what shaped his early beliefs, what drew him deeper into the presence of God, and how his role as a husband, father, and church leader is rooted in...

Welcome to the very first episode of Two Baptists and a Mormon Walk Into a Pentecostal Church. In this kickoff conversation, we’re pulling back the curtain on why we’re starting this podcast—and why now. We share a bit about our friendship, our wildly different religious upbringings, and the unlikely path that led all three of us to the same Spirit-filled church. This episode sets the tone for what’s to come: real talk, honest ques...