In the sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk explores Mark 11, focusing on the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the events surrounding it. As Jesus enters the city, fulfilling prophecy by riding on a colt, he is recognized as a king by his followers, though the city itself does not receive him. Pastor emphasizes that the crowd cheering…

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Welcome to the Deeper Podcast! Each week, we take a deeper dive into the sermon topic from our weekend service to explore its meaning, practical application, and how it can transform our daily lives. Hosted by Doug Congdon and Brian Tryhus, we bring you thoughtful conversations with church leaders, guests, and members of our community, diving into …

Dialed In Parenting: Part 2 - Relationship = InfluenceThe quality of our relationship with our kids will determine how much influence we have with them. And when it matters most, we will want influence with our kids. Influence allows us to guide their development, relationships and future. In part 2 we’ll discover how we develop life-long influence…

It's been a busy past two weeks for the Chillin' in the Statehouse team. There was the tragic plane crash of a flight out of Wichita, the passage of a bill on gender-affirming care, multiple rallies — including for school choice and the march for life, a new mural, tax policy proposals, USAID impacts on Kansas, and more. And don't forget about the …

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In his sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk examined Mark 10:35-52, focusing on the themes of humility, servanthood, and the true essence of greatness in the kingdom of God. He illustrated how James and John's request for positions of honor at Jesus' side revealed their misunderstanding of His mission. Instead of seeking status, true discipleship requires emb…

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In Pastor Donovan's sermon, the focus is on the themes from Mark 10, which emphasize humility, dependence on God, and servanthood. He begins by highlighting Jesus' teachings regarding children, illustrating that to enter the Kingdom of God, one must adopt a child-like faith, characterized by trust and receptiveness. Pastor Donovan explains that thi…

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Dialed in Parenting - Part 1: 3 Questions Every Parent Should AskOur lives are formed by three things: relationships, experiences, and decisions. The tendency is to prioritize quality experiences and decisions over quality relationships. If we want to set our kids up to reach their full potential, we need to do everything we can to enhance their re…

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In this sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 10:1-12, where Jesus teaches about the sanctity of marriage and God's original design for it. He emphasizes the distinctions between a covenantal relationship versus a contractual one, illustrating that true marriage is meant to reflect the permanent and loving relationship between Christ and the C…

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Breathing Room - Part 4: TimeWe’re all busy. Our schedules are packed with career, family, friends, church, and other responsibilities. Sometimes our days are so full that we don’t enjoy anything because we’re trying to do everything. Our relationships benefit when we create breathing room in our schedules. But where do we start?…

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It was the first week of President Donald Trump's administration, the second week of the Kansas legislative session and the third week of snow covering the ground in Topeka. The Chillin' in the Statehouse team recaps a mix of news this week, including lawmakers responding to Trump's executive orders, the Kansas House getting rid of the midnight rul…

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In this sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk intricately delves into Mark 9, exploring key themes of humility, faith, and service within the context of Jesus' ministry. He emphasizes how true greatness in the Kingdom of God is defined not by status or abilities, but by a humble reliance on God through prayer. The narrative recounts an incident where the disci…

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Breathing Room - Part 3: Dollars and SenseWe live in a culture that continually tells us to pursue a higher standard of living in order to improve our quality of life. But “standard of living” and “quality of life” aren’t the same. One has to do with the stuff we accumulate. The other is about the peace we experience regardless of our circumstances…

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The Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back to recap the first week of the 2025 legislative session and what was said during the governor's State of the State address, by Republican leadership afterward, and by Democratic leadership at a press conference.Gannett による

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Here at the Kansas Statehouse it's the first day of the 2025 legislative session, and we've got a legislative preview for our listeners.Gannett による

Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 9:2-13, which reveals the transfiguration of Jesus alongside Moses and Elijah. This key moment occurs just six days after Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ, affirming Jesus' divine identity and mission. Pastor emphasizes the significance of this moment, contextualizing it as a confirmation of Peter's earli…

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Breathing Room - Part 2: Choosing to CheatAt some point in our attempts to get the most out of life, we lose control of our lives. We try to force one more thing into our already busy lives and we reach the breaking point. Too much pressure causes an emotional breakdown. Too much debt causes a financial breakdown. Or maybe you’re on the verge of a …

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Breathing Room - Part 1: Ex-Squeeze YourselfOur lives are busy and fast-paced. Lack of margin increases our stress and shortens our tempers. It can distract us from the most important things in our lives, and our relationships suffer. It can even affect our relationship with God because there’s a connection between our willingness to create margin …

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Pastor Drew emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Christ and what that truly means for believers. Using Mark 8:27-9:1, he explores the disciples' understanding of Jesus after two years of teaching, leading to a call for self-denial and the willingness to bear one’s own cross in following Him. The pastor highlights that true faith re…

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Pastor Evan Bialk reflects on the theme of joy during the fourth week of Advent, particularly emphasizing the significance of the birth of Christ in restoring joy to the world. Preaching on the passage in Luke 2:8-11, which details the angel's announcement of Jesus' birth as "good news of great joy" for all people. Pastor Evan elaborates on the mea…

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