In the conclusion of this two-part conversation, Dillon McCurdy and Pastor Drew Rogers discuss five more lessons learned during Pastor Drew's first four years of pastoral ministry.

The discussion covers the importance of expositional preaching, what it means to become a true disciple of Jesus, learning to wait on God's timing, remaining teachable, and discovering that God's calling is life's greatest blessing.

While these lessons come from the context of ministry, they offer valuable encouragement and insight for every Christian seeking to grow deeper in their faith and walk more closely with Christ.

Topics Include:

• Expositional preaching and studying Scripture faithfully
• The difference between being saved and being a disciple
• Learning to wait on God's timing
• Growing through humility and teachability
• Why God's will is always the best place to be

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In Part 1 of this two-part discussion, Dillon McCurdy and Pastor Drew Rogers explore five important lessons learned during Pastor Drew's first four years of pastoral ministry.

The conversation covers prayer, understanding the purpose of Scripture, the importance of the local church, helping people through spiritual struggles, and discovering that life's highest calling is to love God and be loved by Him.

While these lessons come from the perspective of a pastor, they offer encouragement and practical wisdom for every believer seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Topics Include:

• Learning how to pray beyond simply asking for things
• Why the Bible exists to reveal Jesus Christ
• The necessity of the local church for spiritual growth
• Addressing spiritual root issues rather than symptoms
• Understanding life's highest calling

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In this special interview episode of In the Midst, Pastor Drew Rogers and Dillon McCurdy sit down with Pastor Kurtis Rogers of Tower Baptist Church to discuss his journey into ministry, lessons learned as a new pastor, church leadership, discipleship, and the importance of following God's call.

Pastor Kurtis shares how God led him from a career in the trades to pastoral ministry, the challenges of shepherding a growing church, and why Spirit-led leadership is one of the greatest needs in the church today.

This conversation is filled with practical encouragement for pastors, church members, ministry leaders, and anyone seeking to walk faithfully with Christ.

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Guest: Pastor Kurtis Rogers, Tower Baptist Church.

Prayer is one of the most talked-about aspects of the Christian life—and often one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode, Dillon McCurdy and Pastor Drew Rogers discuss their new book, The God Who Hears, a practical guide built around the “ABCs of Prayer.” Together they explore what biblical prayer looks like, how prayer strengthens our relationship with God, and why Paul’s command to “pray without ceasing” is more attainable than many Christians realize.

This conversation is filled with practical insights for believers who want to move beyond routine prayers and cultivate a genuine, ongoing relationship with the Lord.

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How do you avoid taking Bible verses out of context?

In this episode, Dillon McCurdy and Pastor Drew Rogers continue their series on how to study the Bible by exploring historical, cultural, literary, and biblical context. They discuss how understanding the world behind the text helps believers interpret Scripture more accurately and apply it more faithfully.

Topics include:

• Historical and cultural context
• Jewish customs and traditions
• Literary genres in Scripture
• How prophecy, poetry, and epistles should be read differently
• Why Scripture interprets Scripture
• Practical resources for deeper Bible study

Whether you're just beginning to study the Bible or have been reading it for years, this conversation will help you approach God's Word with greater clarity and confidence.

📖 Resources Mentioned:The New Topical TextbookWarren Wiersbe Bible Study CommentariesR.A. Torrey's "How to Study the Bible"

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Resources from Pastor Ken Schaap:• Spirit Forward Book• GoFindJesus• Prayer Rooms• Shepherd Church

In this episode of In The Midst, we sit down for an interview with Pastor Ken Schaap to begin a new series on the spiritual realm.

Pastor Ken shares biblical insight and real-world ministry experience on topics like spiritual warfare, authority, deliverance, and how believers can walk in freedom.

We talk through:

• What the spiritual realm is
• Why many Christians misunderstand it
• How spiritual battles actually take place
• The role of the heart, belief, and identity
• How to live in authority—not fear

This conversation is both practical and deeply spiritual—focused on helping you grow in your walk with Christ and understand the unseen reality shaping your life.

In Part 4 of our How to Study the Bible series, we dive into one of the most important principles of biblical interpretation: context. It’s easy to take a verse and make it say what we want—but true Bible study requires us to understand what God actually meant.

In this episode, Dillon and Pastor Drew break down how to study Scripture by looking at:

• The immediate context (verses around a passage)
• The chapter context (the flow and theme of a chapter)
• The book context (the purpose and message of the entire book)

We also discuss why Scripture should shape our beliefs—not the other way around—and how to avoid common mistakes like cherry-picking verses or reading the Bible superficially.

Whether you’re new to Bible study or looking to go deeper, this episode will help you read Scripture more faithfully, clearly, and confidently.

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In Part 3 of the How to Study the Bible series, Drew and Dillon move from motivation and methods to the practical tools that help believers dig deeper into Scripture.

They discuss different types of Bibles, study tools like concordances and commentaries, and modern resources that make Bible study more accessible than ever. Along the way, they talk about why knowing the truth of Scripture helps expose error, how to approach commentaries wisely, and why studying the original languages can deepen your understanding of God’s Word.

Whether you're new to Bible study or looking to sharpen your approach, this episode offers practical guidance and recommended resources to help you grow in your understanding of Scripture.