Getting To Know God
Exploring God's character, nature, purposes, and promises through His names and attributes in scripture, and examining how these truths influence our daily lives.
Episodes
Many people say that if they could just see God, they would believe. Yet Scripture tells a different story. When Jesus—God in the flesh—walked among humanity, countless people saw Him with their own eyes, witnessed His miracles, and still did not believe. Why?
In this episode, we explore the profound teaching of 1 John: true spiritual sight comes not through physical vision but through the work of the Holy Spirit. God...
What does the Bible mean when it speaks of the “mystery of God”? In this episode, we explore the profound truth of 1 Timothy 3:16 and how God has chosen to reveal Himself to humanity. While Scripture acknowledges that some aspects of God remain hidden, it also teaches that He has made Himself known through His Word, His Spirit, and ultimately through Jesus Christ.
We examine the declaration that “...
What does God’s love really look like? In a world filled with brokenness, hatred, and confusion about the meaning of love, understanding God's love can seem difficult. Yet Scripture reveals that God did more than simply tell us He loves us—He demonstrated it.
In this episode, we explore Romans 5:8 and examine how God revealed His love through the incarnation and sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Discover why Christ&r...
What if one of Jesus’ greatest promises is also one of His most overlooked?
In this episode, we explore the profound promise found in John 14:23: “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” As Jesus prepared His disciples for His physical departure, He revealed a remarkable truth about how He and the Father would continue to dwell wit...
What is love—really? In a world where we use the word for everything from food and hobbies to family and relationships, the true meaning of love has become blurred. This episode explores the Biblical definition of love through one of the most well-known passages in Scripture: John 3:16.
Pastors Kevin and Brandon examine what it means that “God is love” and ...
What does God’s love really look like?
In this episode, we explore why so many people struggle to understand the love of God—and why feelings, circumstances, and personal experiences can never fully define it. Scripture reveals a love far deeper: a God who remains faithful even when His people are rebellious, stubborn, and unfaithful.
The Bib...
Shame leaves scars. Sin leaves stains. But God restores what seems impossible to repair.
In this episode, we dive into Joel 2:26 and the powerful promise of God’s restoration. Through Israel’s history, we see a God who judges sin seriously—but also a God whose mercy is greater than failure, shame, and destruction.
What happens when God restores what sin has devastated? What does it mean that “My people s...
Marriage is meant to make two people “one”—but how does that work when the differences feel so extreme?
In this episode, we dive into the powerful imagery of God calling Himself a Husband in Isaiah Chapter 54. What does it mean for the Creator of the universe to join Himself to people who are completely opposite to Him? Holy vs. sinful. Eternal vs. temporary. Perfect vs. broken.
Through the story of Israel, we...
What is real righteousness—and what does it actually have to do with love?
In this episode, we tackle a powerful truth: righteousness isn’t something we define—God already did. Before humanity ever existed, He established what is right and wrong… and He never asked for our input.
Through Psalm 45, we explore a prophetic...
Understanding the triune nature of God isn’t easy—but what if God has already given us a glimpse of it through ourselves?
In this episode, we explore how being created in God’s image helps us grasp His “3-in-1” nature. Just as we are made up of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects, Scripture reveals God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each distinct, yet perfectly unified in purpose.
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The quintessential question many ask about God: Why does He allow bad things to happen to good people? In this episode of Getting To Know God, pastors Brandon and Kevin break down Joseph's testimony in the Book of Genesis to see how God can turn bad situations into circumstances that bring Him glory by preserving life! Understanding God's eternally self-existing and self-sustaining nature is key to grasping this truth, and as the g...
What was there before the beginning?
In this episode, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Kevin dive deep into Genesis 1:1 to explore the powerful meaning behind God’s Hebrew name Elohim—a name that reveals His majesty, His eternal nature, and His triune identity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Together, they wrestle with big, faith-shaping questions: What does it mean that God existed before time, matter, and even light itself?...
Will the sun shine forever? Will the stars stay in their place? According to the Bible, the universe will undergo a radical change! In fact, heaven itself will get a makeover. On this episode of Getting To Know God, titled “The One True Light,” we’re examining Revelation 21:23 to understand the qualities of God that enable Him to make all things new, just as He promised long ago!
If God is immortal and we are mortal, can we simply approach God whenever we want? If God is pure and we have imperfections, can we access Him at any time? These are important questions to consider since God Himself said that He dwells in “unapproachable light.” Discover what that means as Pastor Kevin and Brandon unpack 1 Timothy 6:16 in this episode titled “Unapproachable.”
Many people want to see proof of God. They want to see the work of God. They want to see His glory. The Bible explains that God is willing to reveal all of that. However, there is one specific way He does so—through the face of Jesus Christ. How do you practically experience God through the knowledge of His glory? That’s what Pastor Brandon ‘b.Side” Alvillar and Pastor Kevin Cooper discuss in this episode ti...
The key to entering heaven depends on what we trust about Jesus Christ's testimony in the Bible. Despite people's speculation about who they think He is, the scriptures show that Jesus spoke for Himself. He told everyone that He is “the Light of the world,” which is the title for this episode. Discover what that truly means as Pastor Brandon and Kevin explore John 8:12 to discuss who Jesus really is and why it matters m...
If you’ve ever wondered how a loving God could permit so much pain, suffering, and darkness in our world, you need to listen to this. According to the Bible, God doesn’t just “allow” darkness. According to the Bible, God “creates” darkness and calamity! Find out exactly what that means in this episode titled, “Did God Create Darkness?”
Israel. The people. The land. The controversy. On this episode of Getting To Know God, we’re exploring this issue to understand why Jewish people are such a hot topic worldwide. Is it just about the events happening in Gaza? Tune in to discover how the Bible reveals God’s perspective on all of this, and how the scriptures show that God uses Israel to demonstrate that He is “The First & The Last.” If you&...
The Bible teaches that God’s ways are FAR beyond our ability to understand. So, how do we come to understand God? How much do we need to read the Bible? How much should we study? Will pastors and preachers teach us everything we need to know to understand who God is? Join us for this episode of Getting To Know God as Pastor Kevin and Brandon discuss these types of questions to explore what it takes to know the mind of God.&nb...
How do you define “good”? On this episode of Getting To Know God, Brandon and Kevin discuss Psalm 84:11 to understand how we may be setting ourselves up for disappointment and failure by defining “good” on our own terms instead of God’s. If you’re feeling dissatisfied and frustrated with life, this message could be what you need to break out of that funk. Discover the depths of God’s promis...
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