The Verse Verdict
Dive deep with us as we journey through the New Testament one verse at a time, inspired by God’s Story in 66 Verses by Stan Guthrie. Each episode focuses on a single verse to explore whether it truly captures the heart of God’s story. Expect thoughtful conversations, fresh insights, and a bit of friendly debate as we put these verses to the test. Andy Langdon is Director of NextGen Ministries at Living Word UMC in Wildwood, MO. Olivia Dolan is a college student at the University of Missouri - Columbia, studying Journalism - Strategic Communication and interning this summer with Living Word.
Episodes
In this episode of The Verse Verdict, we’re diving into the book of Romans—aka Paul’s longest letter and maybe his most iconic. Think of it as the ultimate Christian manifesto: packed with deep theology, bold truth, and an unfiltered look at grace, faith, sin, and salvation. Whether you're new to Romans or just need a refresh, we're breaking down how this letter lays the foundation for everything we believe—and why it still...
In this episode of The Verse Verdict, we dive into Acts- and the moment everything changed. A bunch of ordinary, unsure people are suddenly filled with unstoppable boldness—and the church goes global. How did fishermen, tax collectors, and former doubters become world-changers? One word: power. Not their own, but the Holy Spirit’s. Let’s talk about how Acts proves God loves using the unexpected—and how that includes you.
In this episode, we unpack John 1:14—aka the moment God said, “I’m not watching from a distance.” Why did Jesus show up in human form, and what does that mean for us now? Is this the most iconic verse in John? Let’s talk incarnation, glory, and how this verse flips the whole story of God on its head.
In this episode, we unpack Luke 4:18—and explore how this verse captures Luke’s vision of Jesus as the Savior for the poor, the broken, and the outcast. What does it mean to bring good news to the marginalized? And is this really the key verse in Luke? Join me as we dig into themes of compassion, reversal, and hope.
In this episode, we unpack Mark 10:45—and explore how this one verse captures the heartbeat of Mark’s fast-paced Gospel. What does it really mean that Jesus came to serve and give His life? And is this verse the most important one in the book of Mark? Join me as we dig into the theme of servanthood, urgency, and why Mark might just be the most action-packed Gospel of them all.
In this episode, we kick off the New Testament with the book of Matthew. Why does this question—“Who do you say I am?”—matter so much? We’ll explore how this moment captures the heart of Jesus’ identity, whether we think it’s the best verse to represent Matthew, and how it still challenges us today.
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