In this episode, Pastor John, Pastor Eric, and Pastor David continue their conversation through Matthew 13 and dive into the deeper meaning behind the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. They discuss what it really means to give up everything for the Kingdom, how integrity and wisdom play into following Jesus, and why living out Kingdom values often looks “irrational” to the world. The pastors get honest about what’s hardest for them to let go of, how the comforts of life can distract us, and how to build (and keep) integrity in a culture that values worldly rewards.
*Timestamps*
00:00 – Intro & quick subscription reminder
00:37 – Pastor Eric gives a sermon summary: two parables in Matthew 13
01:47 – What is true treasure? The parable of the pearl and the field
02:13 – Who does the Kingdom belong to? Integrity, wisdom & costly pursuit
03:42 – Pastor John asks about “receiving” versus “pursuing” treasure
04:02 – Are we missing out by inheriting faith and not seeking it ourselves?
05:15 – What comforts would be hardest for people to give up for Jesus?
06:34 – Pastor Eric shares his personal struggle with comfort and identity in ministry
08:37 – Letting go of position and embracing God’s plans
09:26 – Applying Jesus’ “sell all you have” parable—are we called to be minimalists?
10:43 – Finding joy in the right things: Jesus versus temporary “stuff”
11:18 – Pastor Eric shares about Demas: when comfort wins over calling
12:47 – Is following Jesus irrational? Loving enemies, selfless living, and countercultural wisdom
15:19 – Integrity in a world with shifting standards
17:48 – How do we examine if we’re truly living Kingdom values?
18:10 – The influence of culture versus the voice of Jesus
19:06 – Can “secular” wisdom make us wiser believers?
20:29 – Living in the Kingdom outside church walls
21:45 – Building the integrity muscle (and avoiding spiritual atrophy)
24:01 – Avoiding the trap of pursuing rewards over relationship with Jesus
27:00 – The value of spiritual poverty and the danger of material comfort
29:18 – Giving up all for the Kingdom: Every believer’s unique sacrifice
30:29 – The pattern of Kingdom expansion through loss (Acts & early church)
31:27 – Final reflections & episode wrap-up
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*Timestamps*
00:00 – Intro & quick subscription reminder
00:37 – Pastor Eric gives a sermon summary: two parables in Matthew 13
01:47 – What is true treasure? The parable of the pearl and the field
02:13 – Who does the Kingdom belong to? Integrity, wisdom & costly pursuit
03:42 – Pastor John asks about “receiving” versus “pursuing” treasure
04:02 – Are we missing out by inheriting faith and not seeking it ourselves?
05:15 – What comforts would be hardest for people to give up for Jesus?
06:34 – Pastor Eric shares his personal struggle with comfort and identity in ministry
08:37 – Letting go of position and embracing God’s plans
09:26 – Applying Jesus’ “sell all you have” parable—are we called to be minimalists?
10:43 – Finding joy in the right things: Jesus versus temporary “stuff”
11:18 – Pastor Eric shares about Demas: when comfort wins over calling
12:47 – Is following Jesus irrational? Loving enemies, selfless living, and countercultural wisdom
15:19 – Integrity in a world with shifting standards
17:48 – How do we examine if we’re truly living Kingdom values?
18:10 – The influence of culture versus the voice of Jesus
19:06 – Can “secular” wisdom make us wiser believers?
20:29 – Living in the Kingdom outside church walls
21:45 – Building the integrity muscle (and avoiding spiritual atrophy)
24:01 – Avoiding the trap of pursuing rewards over relationship with Jesus
27:00 – The value of spiritual poverty and the danger of material comfort
29:18 – Giving up all for the Kingdom: Every believer’s unique sacrifice
30:29 – The pattern of Kingdom expansion through loss (Acts & early church)
31:27 – Final reflections & episode wrap-up
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**Subscribe for new conversations each week as we wrestle with scripture, challenge each other, and get real about the highs and lows of faith. Leave a comment with your takeaway or a question for the pastors—you might hear it discussed next week!**
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👍 Like, Share & join our Brookside Church community!
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**#churchunscripted #brooksidechurch #faithconversation #matthew13 #thekingdom #parables #integrity #jesus #biblestudy #churchpodcast**