Episode 192- Don't Lose Your Marriage in the Newborn Season
August 4, 2026 • Andrew Owen, Derek Davidson, Gabrielle McCullough • Galatians 6:2–5, Psalm 127
Having a baby changes everything, especially your marriage. In this first episode of our "marriage in the newborn season" series, we talk about the mindset, expectations, and biblical foundation couples need before entering the newborn season so they can thrive as teammates instead of simply surviving.
Discussion Questions
- What expectations do each of us have about how becoming parents will change our marriage?
- What are we most excited about, and most nervous about, as we prepare for parenthood?
- How can we intentionally prioritize our marriage after the baby arrives?
- What conversations do we still need to have about finances, work, sleep, family, or expectations?
Episode 383: Selling Out Arenas & Staying Surrendered | feat. Forrest Frank
August 3, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
This week we sit down with Christian artist Forrest Frank — live from the tour bus — to talk about what it looks like to steward massive success while keeping your heart fully surrendered to God. Forrest opens up about eight years of grinding before his breakthrough, how he stopped sneaking Jesus into his music and started giving him every breath, and why the surrendered life is available to everyone — not just the people in the arena. This one will leave you fired up!
You Do Not Want to Leave Too, Do You?
August 2, 2026 • Nate Hilgenkamp • John 6:24–69
Jesus challenges us to examine why we follow Him, reminding us that faith rooted in what He can give us won't last. Even when we don't understand His ways, Jesus alone has the words of eternal life and is always worth following.
Jesus won’t always do what you want
Jesus won't always say what we want Him to say
Jesus is always worth following
Life Group Discussion:
What's something you've asked God for that He hasn't given you yet? How has that affected your faith?
When God's Word challenges your lifestyle or opinions, what's your first reaction, to trust, argue, ignore, or something else?
What has convinced you personally that Jesus is worth following, even when life is hard?
Episode 191- Your Phone and Your Marriage
July 28, 2026 • Andrew Owen, Derek Davidson, Gabrielle McCullough • Ephesians 5:15–16, Philippians 2:3–4, Hebrews 12:11
Your phone can be an incredible tool, but it can also quietly become one of the biggest distractions in your marriage. In this episode, Derek, Andrew, and Gabrielle talk honestly about screen time, social media, work boundaries, pornography, and practical ways to make your spouse more important than your screen.
RESOURCES
https://www.harriscreek.org/sermons?sapurl=lytmyzawl2xil21zlytqym5on2tkp2vtymvkpxrydwumcmvjzw50um91dgu9yxbwlndlyi1hchaubglicmfyes5saxn0jnjly2vudfjvdxrlu2x1zz0lmkj2zjn3amtj
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1- When do our phones distract us the most from one another?
2- Have you ever felt less important than my phone?
3- What boundaries around technology would help us connect more?
4- What would one phone-free hour every evening look like?
5- Is there any app that has more influence over me than it should?
6- How can we help each other without becoming controlling?
Episode 382: Nike, Kobe & Pointing Your Life Toward What Matters | feat. John Olinger
July 27, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
This week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life toward what actually matters most. John opens up about losing both parents, a season of unexpected career upheaval, and how God used every chapter of his story to prepare him for something he never saw coming. If you've ever wondered whether your past experiences are being wasted, this episode is for you!
Who Do You Say That I Am?
July 26, 2026 • Zac White • Matthew 16:13–14
The most important question you'll ever answer isn't what culture, your family, or your friends say about Jesus, it's who you say He is. When you recognize Jesus as the true Savior and Lord, you're not only transformed by the gospel, you're invited to boldly make Him known so others can find their way home too.
Who do people say Jesus is?
Who do you say Jesus is?
Who will you tell?
Life Group Discussion:
What are some of the most common misunderstandings or distorted views of Jesus you encounter on social media, at work, or among your friends?
Peter confessed that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God." Why is this confession foundational to the Christian faith, and how does it shape the way we live?
What is one practical step you can take this week to intentionally point someone toward Jesus, through a conversation, an invitation, or the way you live?
Episode 190- More Than Us: Leveraging Your Marriage for God's Kingdom
July 21, 2026 • Derek Davidson, Gabrielle McCullough, Scott Kedersha • Matthew 16:25, Ephesians 2:10
Most couples think about selfishness as an individual problem, but what if a marriage itself can become inward-focused? In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss what it means to steward your marriage for God's glory, leverage your resources for the Kingdom, and move from keeping score to living on mission together.
Discussion Questions
1- When we honestly evaluate our marriage, are we more inward-focused or Kingdom-focused? If someone observed our marriage for a month, would they conclude we're living on mission?
Where do we tend to keep score against each other?
2- Which area are we stewarding well? Not well? Time, Money, Resources, Health, Gifts
3- Who outside our family is being impacted by our marriage?
4- What is one practical step we could take this month to better leverage our marriage for God's Kingdom?
Episode 381: The Happiness Crisis: Why Hard Things Lead to Joy | feat. Jon Eckert
July 20, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
This week we sit down with author and educator Jon Eckert to talk about his new book The Happiness Crisis and why the pursuit of happiness is actually keeping people from finding it. Jon breaks down how adversity, belonging, and curiosity are the real building blocks of a joyful life — and why Gen Z may be the generation that finally gets it right. Send this one to every parent, teacher, and young adult in your life, and grab a copy of The Happiness Crisis wherever books are sold! https://a.co/d/08kTjIow
Gain the world, but lose your soul?
July 19, 2026 • Nate Hilgenkamp • Matthew 16:21–28
Jesus challenges us to surrender our own priorities, lose our lives for His sake, and live for eternal rewards, because nothing in this world is worth more than knowing and following Christ.
Let Jesus shape your concerns
Lose your life to find your life
Live for the right rewards
Life Group Discussion:
What is one area of your life (career, relationships, finances, future, etc.) where you're most tempted to make decisions without first asking God what He wants?
Where do you notice yourself trying to control outcomes instead of trusting God? How has that affected your peace?
Looking at your current calendar and priorities, what would someone conclude you value most? Does that reflect the life you want to live for Christ?
Episode 189- How to have Healthy Conflict
July 14, 2026 • Andrew Owen, Derek Davidson, Gabrielle McCullough • Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 5:18–21, Proverbs 15:1, James 1:19
Conflict is inevitable in marriage, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In this episode, Derek, Andrew, and Gabrielle discuss how to move from unhealthy patterns of defensiveness and scorekeeping toward biblical reconciliation, healthy communication, and deeper intimacy.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- When conflict arises, do you naturally move toward fight, flight, or freeze?
- Which unhealthy conflict pattern shows up most often in your marriage?
- What family-of-origin experiences influence the way you handle disagreement?
- How would your conflicts change if your mindset became "How do we win?" instead of "How do I win?"
- Do you have trusted people in your life who can help mediate conflict when needed?
- Is there an unresolved conflict that needs a conversation this week?
RESOURCES:
The Thing Beneath the Thing by Steve Carter
https://www.harriscreek.org/sermons?sapurl=lytmyzawl3nlcm1vbnmvbwkvkzvwnwrwy3y/zw1izwq9dhj1zszyzwnlbnrsb3v0zt1hchaud2vilwfwcc5sawjyyxj5lmxpc3qmcmvjzw50um91dgvtbhvnpsuyqnzmm3dqa2m=
Episode 380: Who Are You Becoming in College? | feat. Josh Rutledge
July 13, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
In this episode we sit down with Josh Rutledge from Liberty University to talk about what spiritual formation actually looks like in the college years — and why the decisions you make at 19 can shape who you are for decades. JP opens up about his own first nine days of college and the fork in the road that followed, and Josh shares why this generation of students may be more spiritually hungry than any before them. If you're in college, heading there, or wish you could go back and do it differently, this one's for you!
What Do You Want Me to Do for You?
July 12, 2026 • Kameron Coe • Mark 10:46–52
Kam reminded us that Jesus invites us to bring every need to Him by pursuing Him with desperation, asking in faith, and following Him in response. Because Jesus has already met our greatest need through the cross, we can trust Him with every other request.
Pursue Jesus in desperation
Ask Jesus in faith
Follow Jesus in response
Life Group Discussion:
Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” How would you honestly answer that question today, and what keeps you from bringing that request to Him?
Bartimaeus pursued Jesus despite the crowd trying to silence him. What distractions, fears, or obstacles are you currently pushing through, or need to push through, to pursue Jesus more intentionally?
Bartimaeus didn't just receive healing; he followed Jesus. How can you respond to God's work in your life this week in a way that draws you closer to Him, regardless of how He answers your prayers?
Episode 188- God's Beautiful Vision for Sex ft. Mick Murray
July 7, 2026 • Derek Davidson, Gabrielle McCullough, Mick Murray • Genesis 1—2, Matthew 7:13–14, Romans 12:1–2
Sex is one of the most talked-about topics in culture, but can be one of the least understood topics in the church.
This week, Derek and Gabrielle sit down with pastor and author Mick Murray to discuss God's beautiful vision for sexuality, how sin distorts intimacy, why marriage doesn't automatically heal sexual brokenness, and how couples can pursue greater intimacy, healing, and freedom together.
RESOURCES
Books
- A Beautiful Vision by Mick Murray
Podcasts
- Meditations (Mick Murray)
- Ideology (Mick Murray)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- What messages about sex did you learn growing up?
- Have we ever treated sex primarily as self-serving rather than self-giving?
- Are there unspoken expectations about intimacy that we need to discuss?
- What barriers currently keep us from greater emotional intimacy?
- How can we invite God more intentionally into this area of our marriage?
Episode 379: Faith, Fear & Fighting for Your Family | feat. Christian Huff
July 6, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
This week JP, Nate and Kathy sit down with Christian Huff, husband of Sadie Robertson, to talk about what it really looks like to lead your family through fear, anger, and hard seasons. Christian opens up about a terrifying medical scare with his daughter, wrestling with anger toward God, and what it means to step into spiritual strength as a husband and father. If you've ever found yourself blaming God for the enemy's work, this one is for you!
What Do You Have?
July 5, 2026 • Cooper McCullough • Mark 6:34–44
Cooper challenged us to answer Jesus’ question, “What do you have?” by trusting Him with what He has already given us. When we surrender our ordinary gifts to God, He uses them to accomplish extraordinary things for His kingdom.
What do you have?
God uses what you give him
Life Group Discussion:
When you think about what God has given you (your time, gifts, experiences, finances, relationships, etc.), what comes to mind first? Why?
What are you more likely to focus on, what you have or what you don't have? How does that mindset affect your willingness to serve God?
Can you think of a time when you trusted God with something you valued and saw Him use it in a way you didn't expect? Share your story.
Episode 187- Keeping Marriage Healthy while Traveling for Work
June 30, 2026 • Derek Davidson, Gabrielle McCullough, Scott Kedersha • Proverbs 18:1, James 4:1
When one spouse travels regularly for work, it puts unique pressure on a marriage. From loneliness and temptation to resentment and drift, there are lots of potential issues it can create. In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott Kedersha get honest about what it really takes to keep a marriage thriving when work keeps pulling you apart.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- If one of you travels regularly for work, how well have you built communication rhythms that actually work for both of you — not just the one traveling?
- Scott talked about picking up the phone even when he'd rather not. Where in your marriage right now are you letting your own preference win over what your spouse needs?
- What temptations are most likely to come up for you specifically when you're isolated — and have you named those out loud to anyone?
- Scott said distance will exasperate any existing unhealth in a marriage, not heal it. Before taking or keeping a job that requires heavy travel, how honest are you being about the current state of your marriage?
- If you are the spouse who stays home: does your traveling spouse know specifically what would help you feel most supported before they leave and while they're gone?
- When your spouse returns from a trip, what does re-entry look like in your home — and is there anything you could do to make that transition healthier?
- Scott gave a shout-out to Kristen for holding things down at home. When did you last genuinely thank your spouse for their specific role in your marriage — whether they travel or stay home?
June 29, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
This week JP and Kathy sit down with therapist and author Trey Tucker to talk about the two traps most young men fall into — chasing achievement to outrun insecurity, or staying passive to avoid failing at all. Trey shares wisdom from his book Tough Enough on building a "team," getting comfortable with silence, and using what God gave you for others instead of yourself. He also tells the wild, true story of going undercover overseas to help rescue women from sex trafficking. Pick up Tough Enough and pass this one along to the men in your life who need to hear it.
We've Gone from Death to Life: And Why
June 28, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda • Ephesians 2:1–10
We weren't just struggling in our sin, we were spiritually dead until God, in His great love and mercy, made us alive through grace by faith in Jesus Christ. Now that we've been given new life, we're called to walk in the good works God has already prepared for us, living as grateful trophies of His grace rather than trying to earn His favor.
You were dead
God made you alive
Live the life He prepared
Life Group Discussion:
JP said, "Dead people don't need advice, they need resurrection." Where do you find yourself trying to "try harder" instead of depending on Jesus?
The words "But God" completely change the story. Can you share a "But God" moment where His grace redirected your life?
Paul says we're saved for good works, not by good works. What is the difference, and why does it matter?
What is one practical step you can take this week to "walk in the works God prepared" for you?
Episode 186- Your Body, Your Marriage: A Biblical Take on Body-Altering Decisions
From GLP-1s to Botox to testosterone therapy, body-altering decisions are more normalized than ever, but what does it actually look like to process those decisions as a married couple through a Biblical lens? In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Andrew tackle the theology behind how we think about our bodies and why those decisions are never just about you.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- When it comes to decisions about your body — diet, supplements, cosmetic procedures, medical interventions — do you tend to make those decisions together or independently? Why?
- Andrew mentioned that working out became an idol for him at one point. Are there any areas of health or appearance where you sense you might be seeking something beyond physical wellbeing?
- Gabrielle shared that she had gotten into careless patterns with her appearance without thinking about why. Are there any habits you have around your body or appearance that you've never really examined?
- Derek mentioned that influences around us constantly try to make us discontent with how we look. Who or what are you allowing to shape how you feel about your body — and is it trustworthy?
- Is there any area of your body or health that feels like an "off-limits" topic in your marriage — something you wouldn't want your spouse to weigh in on? What might that be telling you?
- Cooper wrote scriptures in the shower for Gabrielle during a season of body insecurity. How are you actively speaking truth over your spouse in the way they feel about themselves?
Episode 377: Priorities, Big Rocks & Beating Busyness | Live at Beso Live
June 22, 2026 • Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
As an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include prioritizing the big rocks of life, why your phone is the biggest threat to intimacy with God, learning to say no, and what it actually takes to live a life leveraged for the kingdom.
Personally Experiencing Jesus in Pain
June 21, 2026 • John Elmore • Psalm 34
June 21, 2026
John Elmore
Psalm 34
Psalm 34 shows us that following Jesus can’t be borrowed from someone else’s story, you must personally taste and see that He is good by trusting Him in your fear, pain, and need. David’s testimony in the cave reminds us that Jesus hears us, stays near to us in suffering, gives peace in the middle of trouble, and invites us to live boldly by sharing what He’s done and resting in the promise of eternal life.
Testify to others about Jesus
Ask God for answers
Seek the Lord and peace
Trust God with your troubles
Endure afflictions because of Christ
Life Group Discussion:
If you really believed someone’s eternity was at stake, how might it change the way you pray for and engage the people around you this week?
Is there an area of your life right now where you’re tempted to panic, control the outcome, or rely on yourself instead of bringing it honestly before God?
What practically helps stir your affection for God, Scripture, worship, prayer, silence, community, serving, and how can you intentionally build more of that into your week?
When life feels crushing, do you tend to carry the weight yourself or cast it on God? What usually keeps you from surrendering it to Him?
As we are reminded that the Christian life is not freedom from affliction, but confidence that Jesus will deliver us fully in the end. How does that challenge the way you normally think about hardship, suffering, or unanswered prayer?
