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Church Hurt, Hypocrisy, and the Heart of Jesus

Why do Christians sometimes cause so much pain—when Jesus taught love, grace, and compassion?

In this episode of myPodQuest, Pastor Kip explores one of the most common reasons people struggle with faith: church hurt and Christian hypocrisy. Many have walked away from Christianity not because of Jesus, but because of the way His foll...

What if Doubt Is Not the Enemy of Faith?

What if doubt isn’t a failure of faith… but part of how trust actually grows?

In this episode of myPodQuest, Pastor Kip explores a question many people quietly carry but rarely feel safe asking: Can faith be honest—especially when doubts are still present?

Instead of treating doubt as something to hide or fix, we look at it as a natural part of a real, relat...

pisode 20 — Am I Too Broke to Belong?

Ever walk into a room and feel like everyone else got the memo… except you? Like you’re missing something everyone else seems to have figured out?

In this episode of myPodQuest, Pastor Kip explores the quiet fear many of us carry— What if I’m too broken, too messy, too unfinished to really belong?

We talk about belonging, shame, church hurt, and the lie that says you have to fix yourself before...

A lot of people carry a quiet assumption about God: that He’s disappointed… frustrated… keeping score.

But what if that picture is wrong?

In this episode of myPodQuest, we slow down and ask an honest question: What if God isn’t against you at all?

This isn’t a sermon. It’s a conversation about fear, shame, spiritual anxiety—and the possibility that God’s posture toward you is far more gracious than you’ve been told.

No pressure. No...

Episode 18 — What Is God Actually Offering? (Relationship, not religion)

Is God offering rules… or rest? Control… or care? A checklist… or a relationship?

In this episode of myPodQuest, we slow the conversation down and look past the religious noise to ask an honest question many people carry but rarely say out loud:

What is God actually offering us?

Not the organization that may have hurt us. Not the guilt-driven version we were h...

Maple Bar Rating: 4.97

Life can feel like a mix of big questions and grocery-store Tuesdays. Somewhere between the errands, regrets, wins, losses, hopes, and the occasional maple bar… we wonder:

Does any of this actually mean anything? Or are we just trying to make the best of a story that doesn’t really have a point?

In this episode of myPodQuest, Pastor Kip takes an honest, humorous, and heart...

Ever wonder why some people talk about the universe like it’s a friendly barista taking cosmic drink orders… while others believe Someone behind it all actually knows their name?

In Episode 16, we explore two radically different ways of seeing reality:

View One: We’re part of a universe that cares, because it was created by a God who is relational, present, and intentional. View Two: The universe is more like gravity or wind—powerf...

Gravity is honest. It doesn’t negotiate, doesn’t pretend, and it doesn’t care how confident you felt before you climbed on that unicycle. It simply tells the truth.

In this episode of myPodQuest, we explore why the universe has physical laws that never change—and what that says about the moral laws we all feel tugging inside. Why do we bend, dodge, or rewrite moral truth when gravity stays rock-solid? What does that gap between the...

We all feel it — something in our world is broken. Relationships strain, systems fail, people hurt people… and the planet itself groans. But the real question is: How did we get here?

In this episode, Pastor Kip unpacks the ancient story of rebellion, love, loss, and the God who refuses to abandon His creation. It’s an honest, compassionate look at why the world is the way it is and why your longing for something better actually ma...

We’ve all whispered it at some point—“If God is love… why all the suffering?” It’s the question that shows up in hospital rooms, empty bedrooms, and long sleepless nights. It’s the question we all ask in the dark.

In this episode of myPodQuest, Pastor Kip doesn’t offer easy answers—but he does invite honest conversation. Together, we explore why pain exists in a world created by a loving God, how freedom and love are connected, and...

Episode 12: If God Knows the Future… Does He Care About Me?

If God already knows everything that’s going to happen—every choice, every mistake, every heartache—then where does that leave you? Do your choices still matter? Does prayer still matter? And maybe the biggest question of all: if He really knows what’s coming, does He actually care?

In this episode, Pastor Kip invites you into a down-to-earth conversation about faith, free...

The night Babylon fell wasn’t loud. No catapults. No fire. Just the sound of water running low.

While the empire slept, Cyrus’ army slipped in through the drained Euphrates—right under the walls the world thought were impenetrable. A gate left open, a prophecy fulfilled, and a reminder that pride often forgets to lock the door.

In this episode, we trace the quiet fall of Babylon and uncover how God’s hand moves in history—sometimes...

What do an ancient king’s dream and today’s headlines have in common? In this episode, Pastor Kip unpacks one of the most fascinating prophecies ever recorded—a dream that mapped world history long before it happened. From gold to iron, from Babylon to Rome, and a kingdom that never fails, this story isn’t about fear—it’s about a God who still reveals, still reaches, and still cares. Grab a hot cup (and maybe a maple bar) and join ...

Episode 9: Five Books, One Big Question Across history, humanity has searched for truth through sacred writings — from the Vedas and Tripitaka to the Qur’an, the Guru Granth Sahib, and the Bible. Each claims wisdom, guidance, and connection with the divine. But can they all be right? Or does one stand apart?

In this episode, Pastor Kip takes a respectful, thoughtful look at five of the world’s major holy books — exploring their ori...

Did Jesus Raise from the Grave? We walk through the historical evidence—early sources, empty-tomb reports, post-death appearances—and then fairly weigh the leading alternatives: stolen body, swoon, wrong-tomb, hallucinations, legend. No pressure, no spin—just a thoughtful, seeker-friendly look at why the resurrection still refuses to go away… and what it might mean if it’s true. (Yes, there’s a maple-bar moment.)

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Episode 7: Jesus: Legend, Lunatic, or Something More?

Plenty of people admire Jesus—some call Him a wise teacher, others a prophet, and many dismiss Him as just another man. But what if those categories don’t quite fit? In this episode of myPodQuest, Pastor Kip digs into one of the most important questions of history: who was Jesus, really? We’ll explore what skeptics, seekers, and historians have said, and why the way you answer ...

Episode Title: Was Christianity Borrowed from Myth?

Description: Skeptics often claim that the story of Jesus was copied from ancient myths—echoes of dying-and-rising gods, pagan festivals, or legendary heroes. But does the evidence actually support that claim?

In this episode of PodQuest, Pastor Kip explores the parallels, the differences, and the historical reality behind Christianity’s foundations. We’ll look at whether the Gosp...

Ever notice that the Bible has four Gospels? Some people wonder—why not just one? And if they don’t all line up word-for-word, does that mean the story can’t be trusted? In this episode of PodQuest, Pastor Kip unpacks the unique voices of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, showing how their different perspectives actually strengthen the reliability of the story. Along the way, you’ll find out how these four portraits of Jesus can help ...