Sound in Faith

This episode looks at why marriage matters so much—and why a Christ-centered marriage matters even more. Whether you’re engaged, newly married, or have been married for decades, we talk about how marriage is meant to reflect the gospel itself: Christ’s loving, sacrificial commitment to His church. Because of that, it’s no surprise that marriages face pressure, conflict, and discouragement when Christ isn’t at the center. Drawing fr...

Gossip and slander are everywhere in our culture, but they are not sins Christians are immune to, which is why this is a topic worth addressing. Scripture speaks plainly about the destructive power of our words, and the Bible consistently condemns both gossip and slander as serious sins of the tongue. In this episode, we’ll consider what Scripture reveals about the root and effects of these sins, how Christians can guard their hear...

This week we welcome one of Faith Baptist's own, Grace Bennett. She grew up at Faith and now works at the Alpha Center in Sioux Falls, a faith-based non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to women and men involved in an unexpected pregnancy. Grace shares about her work and ways the Alpha Center provides positive alternatives with practical support to men and women.

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We’re kicking off 2026 with a topic that is far more relevant (and revealing) than we often realize–Idolatry. We look at why idolatry deserves our attention now, what the Bible actually means by an “idol,” and why it’s about far more than statues made by human hands. We explore how Scripture frames the danger of serving idols, why they can be so hard to spot in our own lives, and how even Christians are not immune. Along the way, w...

“It’s the Christmas season—so naturally, we’re talking about the doctrine of Hell. In all seriousness, the biblical teaching on eternal, conscious torment has been challenged by some Christians, including in recent days. In this episode, we examine what Scripture actually says and address the claim that the wicked simply cease to exist on Judgment Day. We also consider how a right understanding of Hell magnifies the beauty of the g...

In this episode, we dive into the real struggles of worry, fear, doubt, and anxiety and talk honestly about what the Bible says about them. We look at why Jesus tells us not to be anxious and how those words both correct us and comfort us. We also spend time in the Psalms and other stories in Scripture where godly people wrestled with the same struggles we face today. Along the way, we share practical ways prayer, the word, communi...

In this episode, we unpack what semper reformanda—“always reforming”—actually means for the church today. We look back at what the Reformers were trying to correct, walk through the Five Solas and why they still matter, and ask how these themes shape what it means to be “reformed” in our own context. We also talk about how the call to continual reformation should shape our life together. Ultimately, we explore how the Five Solas st...

In this week’s episode we talk about what it really means to have heroes in the Christian life—and how complicated that can be. We share some of the people who’ve inspired us, both past and present, and what first drew us to them—their courage, theology, or maybe the way they lived out their faith. But we also get honest about their shortcomings and how easy it is to overlook those when we admire someone. The goal isn’t to tear the...

Today on the podcast we welcome special guest Andrew Siemonsma, a member of Faith Baptist, to talk about the subject of grief. Andrew shares about the tragic loss he and his family experienced in 2023 and how God's goodness and grace sustained them. Together we look at what the Bible has to say about grief, how believers can both morn and be joyful at the same time, and how other believers can comfort and encourage those who are so...

In this episode, we respond to the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk and the conversation it has stirred about the role of pastors in addressing current events. How should shepherds decide when to speak to cultural moments from the pulpit—and when to remain silent? We walk through biblical and pastoral criteria for engaging with timely issues, the tension between proclaiming the timeless gospel and speaking to contemporary concerns, a...

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to “live a life worthy of the gospel,” drawing from passages like Ephesians 4:1-3. Together, we unpack the biblical meaning of Paul’s words, why this calling matters for every believer, and how grace fuels the effort of daily discipleship. We discuss the practical marks of a gospel-shaped life—unity, humility, generosity, perseverance—and how these virtues transform life in the local ...