Today on the Podcast, Mike I continue reflecting on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. I share some of the different factors that contributed to this moment, including the major cultural shifts that accelerated during the Obama years and the turmoil that followed. I also talk about how historic views on sexuality and marriage have been consistent for thousands of years across cultures, and why such sudden change has sparked a strong pushback in our society today.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 10:14–18, where Paul emphasizes the necessity of proclaiming the gospel. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. This is why the church must be intentional about building up and sending out people to share the good news—because how can they believe if they have not heard?
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 10:5–13 and the heart of salvation. Both Jew and Gentile are saved not by works of the law, but through a changed heart of faith and the confession that Jesus is Lord. Paul reminds us that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved,” showing the simplicity and power of the gospel for all people.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 9:31–10:4, where Paul contrasts two paths to righteousness. The Gentiles received righteousness by faith in Jesus, while Israel stumbled by trying to earn it through the works of the law. True righteousness is not achieved by our effort, but received as a gift through Christ.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 9:27–30, where Paul reminds us that God has always preserved a faithful remnant who know Him and love Him. This truth should encourage us when we feel isolated or alone in our faith—God always keeps a people for Himself.
Read MoreToday on the daily Nugget, Mike shares an audio reading from the chapter in his book, The Greatest Treasure that tackles the challenges of Romans 9.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike works through Romans 9:19–26, perhaps the most challenging section in the most challenging chapter of the Bible. Paul doubles down on the truth that God is in charge of salvation—we are the clay, and He is the Potter. I consider both perspectives: the Calvinist view that emphasizes God’s sovereign work, choice, and grace, and the Arminian view that highlights human free will and God’s foreknowledge.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 9:14–18, where Paul wrestles with God’s justice in hardening some and softening others. God does this to reveal His power and display His glory as He works out His good plan. The truth is, real justice would mean punishment for all of us, since we have all betrayed Him. The mystery is not that God judges, but that He saves—because none of us deserves to be saved.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike digs into Romans 9:6–13, one of the most controversial sections in perhaps the most controversial chapter of the Bible. Paul raises the question: is everyone who claims to be God’s truly His? We see that being born into the covenant is not enough—there is more required to be counted among God’s beloved and saved.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at the first five verses of Romans 9, where Paul pours out his deep love for his people, even though they have rejected God. This same sacrificial love is seen in Moses when he came down from the mountain and pleaded for Israel. The question for us is: do we carry that same kind of love for those around us who are far from God?
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike: I reflect on true hope—hope that isn’t wishful thinking but rooted in Christ. We can be confident in this hope because God has poured His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has generously given to us.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk and the impact he had in challenging and shaping his thinking. His violent death grieves and angers God, as all violence does, reminding us of how broken our world truly is. In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that in times like this, when our souls groan with sorrow, the Holy Spirit Himself intercedes for us with prayers too deep for words. This gives us both comfort and hope, knowing God is with us even in our grief.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike summarizes Romans 8, reflecting on God’s amazing love for His people and His power, purpose, and sovereign plans carried out by the Holy Spirit. Paul is so convinced of God’s work in the lives of believers that he feels compelled to continue into Romans 9, where he defends why God would act in such a way—saving some and not others.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 8:35–39 and focuses on what it means to be more than a conqueror. Paul reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ, and because Jesus has already conquered sin, death, and every power that stands against us, we share in His victory. To be more than a conqueror means we don’t just survive trials—we live with confidence and hope, knowing the battle has already been won on our behalf.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes the last part of Romans 8 and reflects on what may be the most important question of all time: Can anything outside of us disrupt our relationship with God? Paul’s answer is clear—no! Nothing in all creation has the power to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, which means we can live with unshakable confidence, knowing His love is secure no matter what comes our way.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 8:31–34, celebrating the truth that there is no condemnation for believers in Christ. Even when we stumble, God doesn’t turn against us—He stands with us, reminding us that His grace is greater than our failures.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 8:29–30, where God reveals His destiny for our lives. His plans are to bless us and to shape us into the image of Christ, setting us apart as His own.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 8:28, reminding us that God works uniquely in the lives of His beloved. His ways may not look like what we expect, but His purposes are always good and bring about His good plans.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike kicks off the fall with a call to come home to grace. This is the perfect time to get life back on track, beginning with honest reflection and prayer, and ending with the transforming work of God’s Spirit in us.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 8:22–27 and the incredible truth that we are never alone in our pain. Scripture tells us that all creation is groaning, longing for redemption—and we groan too. But we’re not groaning in vain. The Holy Spirit Himself enters into our suffering, joining us in our weakness and interceding on our behalf.
When words fail and all we can offer is a groan, the Spirit carries our pain to the Father, praying with “groanings too deep for words.” This isn’t distant comfort—it’s deeply personal. God is not only aware of our suffering; He’s with us in it, actively ministering to us, reminding us that our pain matters to Him.
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