Dress & Keep

Dress & Keep

A Christian Podcast hosted by Gannon and Sara Kessler A podcast focused on the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness within the home. How can we better "Dress and Keep" the Garden of our homes in service of Jesus Christ? (Genesis 2:15)15 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

Episodes

March 24, 2025 75 mins

In this episode, we discuss a range of topics regarding discernment when looking into a possible church home.

  • The critical balance between heartfelt worship and robust, uncompromising truth.

  • How emotional experiences in the church can sometimes mask a shallow gospel.

  • The importance of accountability, discipleship, and practical service.

  • The dangers of consumer Christianity and the need for churches that address sin with grace and b...

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In this episode of Dress and Keep, we dive deep into the meaning, purpose, and transformation of the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day. Why do Christians worship on Sunday? What does the Sabbath reveal about God’s heart for His people? How does Christ redefine rest in the New Covenant?

Join us as we explore these questions with my pastor, friend, and brother in Christ, Dmitriy Spatarel of Veritas Bible Church. We’ll walk through the histo...

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December 29, 2024 75 mins

If culture is "religion externalized," what is the culture in my church? Is this culture transformative and sanctifying, or is it vain and more like the world? And how do I know?

In this episode, we engage in another dining room table discussion centered around the topic of culture. Our hope is that you find this conversation both enjoyable and insightful, particularly as you consider the cultural dynamics at play within a church ...

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In this episode, we discuss some of the core beliefs the church must hold to be considered biblical Christianity. While this is by no means an exhaustive list we hope this will encourage you to do your homework before walking through the doors of a church.


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September 27, 2024 29 mins

We are kicking things off after 9 months of silence. We hope you will join us as we explore different aspects of the church and why it is vital to the Christian walk. Follow along with us in season 3 as we discuss all topics surrounding "The church."

What is a church?

How do I find a biblical church?

What should I look for in a pastor?

When should I stop attending a church?


Thank you so much for listening and for y...

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January 26, 2024 59 mins

"What you do in your house is worth as much as if you did it up in heaven for our Lord God… We should accustom ourselves to think of our position and work as sacred and well-pleasing to God, not on account of the position and work, but on account of the word and faith from which the obedience and the work flow."

-Martin Luther

In this episode, we discuss ways to encourage work ethic and responsibility in young children.

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Why is there still suffering?

Why do bad things happen to good people?

If your God is so loving, why is there so much evil in the world?

These are common questions you will hear from unbelievers and, sadly, sometimes even believers.

As James says, how can we "count it all joy" when we find ourselves suffering amid trials?

These are some of the critical questions we discuss in this episode, as well as how we can understa...

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November 19, 2023 58 mins

In this episode, we discuss a Christian perspective on friendship. What does perspective mean for relationships with unbelievers, and how we can build relationships? We also discuss some characteristics of Christian friendships and factors that could destroy them, balancing friendship and categories for relationships.

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November 5, 2023 54 mins
Are Christians Successful? Should they be? What is the biblical definition of success? In this episode we discuss some pitfalls of Christian success. We hope that you will join us for this discussion.
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October 19, 2023 65 mins

In this episode, we discuss Why the discipline of hospitality has been lost in America and also the Church.

What does it mean when you look in homes and find smaller tables and bigger TVs?

Ultimately, How can we show the love of Christ through our hospitable behavior and our actions?

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September 29, 2023 67 mins

Welcome to Dress and Keep. Join us in this interim season episode where we discuss infertility, home birth, and the necessity of birth in scripture.

"Birth has been cursed with pain in childbearing and yet it is through the means of birth we have the incarnation of Christ ."


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May 26, 2023 56 mins
In today's episode, we discuss the importance of home order. First, we dive into basic principles about order such as balance, hospitality, and why the Christian home needs order. Then Sara discusses her cleaning systems and daily disciplines that keep our home moving. We also talk about the kids’ responsibilities in all of this. Thank you for listening in and we hope this episode provides some encouragement and guidance on hom...
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May 9, 2023 60 mins

In Today's episode, our Special guest Aryana Meza @saltywifelife discusses motherhood and identity with Sara.

When women transition into motherhood, they often feel they have "lost themselves" and start to wonder who they are now that they've become a mother. Many face an identity crisis and can easily fall into resentment for their roles as mothers. It doesn't help that society doesn't take motherhood se...

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April 18, 2023 75 mins

Men, the world has proclaimed you the "Sitcom Dad." The buffoon who knows more about current athletes' stats than the status of your own home. By his own passivity, the Sitcom dad has subjected himself to this standard and expectation. Be the Shepherd scripture commands you to be, not the man your wife has trained into passivity. Your wife thinks she needs it, but she doesn't. Scripture calls you to be a Shepherd ...

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March 22, 2023 42 mins

In todays episode we discuss forgiveness and bitterness. Without the forgiveness of sins, there is no salvation. We give others a small glimpse of the gospel when we quickly and unconditionally offer forgiveness. How should we forgive? Do we forgive for our own sake? What does scripture say about forgiveness? The books we mention are “How to be Free from Bitterness” by Jim Wilson and “The Mortification of Sin” by John Owen. We high...

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February 28, 2023 52 mins

Discipline is a small but important part of the child-parent relationship. In this episode, we will discuss our overall parenting philosophy which is "High Expectations Coated with Grace". What you're going to learn is that discipline has a lot less to do with the kids and more to do with the parent's self-control, self-discipline, work ethic, and consistency. 

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February 15, 2023 46 mins

In this episode of Dress & Keep, we discuss the foundation of a Gospel Centerd Home, the Gospel Seed. The Gospel should affect every area of a Christian life.

"Nothing is Neutral Now"

Subjects like:

What is the Gospel?

A False Gospel

The Importance of Studying Scripture

The Church and Community

The Gospel Seed in the Home

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January 31, 2023 39 mins
Welcome to our Inaugural Episode of Dress and Keep. 
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