Continuing The Conversation | Pursuing Peace | Steady Hands Ready Hearts
Release Date: 09/04/2025
Continuing The Conversation | The War You Didn't Know You Were Fighting | Unshakable
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In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, Craig and Colin unpack one of the most overlooked but deeply relevant concepts in the Bible: idolatry. But this isn’t just about golden calves or ancient cultures—it’s about the subtle ways we still worship false gods today. Craig walks us through the history, theology, and surprising humanity behind idolatry, and shows how it affects everything from how we view God… to how we view ourselves. They also dive into the deep end with a conversation about the limits of human understanding, open theism, and what we do when God seems to...
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Unshakable | The War You Didn't Know You Were Fighting | Craig Smith
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We all worship something. The question is what, and it's literally changing who you become every single day. In this message, we dive into the golden calf story to uncover the worship war happening in your heart and how to finally win it.
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Unshakable | Too Religious to Reach | Craig Smith
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You might be closer to God than you think. Discover the guide who’s been with you all along.
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Continuing The Conversation | Pursuing Peace | Steady Hands Ready Hearts
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What does it mean to be Spirit-led and scripturally grounded? In the final episode of our Steady Hands, Ready Hearts series, Craig Smith and Colin McFarland dive deep into 1 Thessalonians 5 and explore how to live in the creative tension between hearing from the Holy Spirit and staying rooted in biblical truth. Craig shares what didn’t make the weekend sermon, how the Spirit changed the trajectory of his upcoming sermon series, and why spiritual discernment isn’t about certainty—it’s about faithful obedience. Whether you’re processing a big decision or just want to grow in listening...
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Steady Hands Ready Hearts | Peace Isn't Passive | Craig Smith
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Joy is a thermostat, not a thermometer—but most Christians are living like it's the opposite. Find out how to pursue peace above you, around you, within you, and with God in this practical message from 1 Thessalonians 5.
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Steady Hands Ready Hearts | Living in Light of Eternity | Robert Watson
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To live with ready hearts means to live in light of eternity. Paul challenges us in 1 Thessalonians to look forward to the return of Jesus. Heaven is not just about the hereafter, it is about the here and now. Until Jesus returns or calls us home, there is work to be done to bring the ways of heaven to earth.
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Steady Hands Ready Hearts | Escaping the Comparison Trap | Craig Smith
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Discovering why God measures success by relationships, not ripples. Join us as we unpack the power of contentment and how "God-taught love" in your everyday life becomes your greatest mission.
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Continuing The Conversation | It's Not Just About Sex | Steady Hands Ready Hearts
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What do sexual purity and selfishness have in common? More than you think. In this episode, Craig and Colin unpack one of the most uncomfortable but essential shifts in Paul’s message from 1 Thessalonians: from the topic of sexual immorality to the deeper issue of selfishness. It’s not just about behavior—it’s about the heart behind it. You’ll hear how this shift creates a wider net that captures all of us—and how recognizing selfishness in our everyday lives can lead to freedom, purpose, and transformation. 👀 What’s the biblical link between sexuality and idleness? 🎯 Why...
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Steady Hands Ready Hearts | It's Not Just About Sex | Craig Smith
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Discover what God really says about sexual intimacy, the difference between trying to appease God versus actually pleasing him, plus 4 practical steps to find real freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Continuing The Conversation | How To Wait | Steady Hands Ready Hearts
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Waiting is hard. But what if the waiting is actually doing something in us? In this episode, Craig Smith and guest host Stephen Boyer explore why waiting matters, what it produces in us, and how God uses the “in between” seasons to clarify, mature, and grow our faith. From baked potatoes and smoked ribs to Paul’s deep connection with the Thessalonians, this conversation is full of practical insights, theological depth, and laugh-out-loud moments. They also tackle a hot take on the Garden of Eden you’ve probably never heard before, plus why discipleship needs both content...
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In the final episode of our Steady Hands, Ready Hearts series, Craig Smith and Colin McFarland dive deep into 1 Thessalonians 5 and explore how to live in the creative tension between hearing from the Holy Spirit and staying rooted in biblical truth.
Craig shares what didn’t make the weekend sermon, how the Spirit changed the trajectory of his upcoming sermon series, and why spiritual discernment isn’t about certainty—it’s about faithful obedience.
Whether you’re processing a big decision or just want to grow in listening to God, this one’s for you.
As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode. Also, check out our YouTube Channel and the Playlist titled "Questions with Craig" for more resources. Or submit your PRAYER REQUESTS for our care team.
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HOST:: Colin McFarland, Craig Smith
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