Salty Saints

You ever try to talk politics without starting a fight? Yeah, me too. This week on the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I take a deep dive into one of the most off-limits dinner table topics—politics. But here's the twist: we’re not here to campaign for a side. We’re here to ask a much bigger question—what does it look like to let Jesus shape your political views instead of the other way around?

We explore how compartmental...

In this first episode of our new mini-series on compartmentalization, Randy and I take a deep dive into why we so often treat our lives like a house full of locked rooms—and why Jesus doesn’t want to just hang out in the foyer.

We explore how our culture says, “Don’t talk about religion, money, or politics,” but the Bible says Jesus is Lord over every single room, from finances to friendships, politics to professions. This...

Have you ever stopped to ask what it really means when we say “God has us covered”? Is it just a nice phrase, or does it point to something far more powerful—something that reaches all the way back to the Garden of Eden, through the Old Testament tabernacle, and straight to the cross?

In this mind-bending episode, Randy and I dive headfirst into the rich biblical imagery of covering—from the cloud on the mountain at the Tr...

This episode wraps up our Virtues Series with a bit of a hodgepodge. Randy and I dive into truth, knowledge, wisdom, and two often misunderstood Beatitudes: poor in spirit and those who mourn. We talk Roman philosophy, Greek word origins, and why it’s okay to start small when growing in your faith.

If you’ve ever wrestled with what it means to truly know God — or why mourning and brokenness can actually be blessings — this...

In this episode of Salty Saints Podcast, Zack and Righteous Randy dive deep into the core concepts of righteousness, godliness, and having a pure heart. Together, they wrestle with the profound biblical ideas of what it means to live according to God's will rather than our own.

The conversation opens with an exploration of righteousness—a word that, in Greek, captures both the ideas of justice and moral rightness. Randy wa...

This episode takes a deep dive into the biblical meanings of brotherly love and compassion, revealing how these virtues are far more than surface-level emotions. Drawing from rich scriptural insights, the discussion unpacks the Greek terms agape, philos, and splagchnizomai, exploring how true love is defined not just by affection, but by selfless action. Compassion, as seen in the life of Jesus, is presented as a gut-level...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of those spiritual virtues that sounds simple—but gets deep fast: self-control. We take a deeper look at where self-control shows up in the Bible, why it’s so much more than just “trying harder,” and how it connects to something bigger—moral excellence.

• Why does self-control matter so much in a believer’s life?

• What does New Testament actually mean by “self-control?”

• How can...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the concepts of gentleness and humility, two virtues that often seem undervalued in today's society. We discuss how these traits are not typically celebrated in the corporate world or on social media, where self-promotion often takes precedence.

Randy highlights the biblical perspective on meekness, explaining that it embodies the idea of having power but c...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concepts of faith, faithfulness, and the nuances surrounding them, including a brief discussion on persecution. We kick off the episode with a light-hearted banter, setting the stage for a serious yet engaging conversation.

We start by exploring the vocabulary of faith in the Old Testament, where we discover three key Hebrew words: batach (to rely ...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the virtues of goodness, kindness, and mercy, exploring their significance in both the Old and New Testaments. We start by discussing the Hebrew word "tov," which means good, and how it appears throughout the creation narrative in Genesis, emphasizing that goodness is about functionality and harmony—essentially, things working as they should.

We highlight h...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the virtues of patience and long-suffering, exploring their meanings and implications in our lives. We start by discussing how these two concepts are often intertwined, with patience being our response to people and long-suffering relating more to situations.

We explore the biblical definitions of these terms, highlighting the Greek words "makrothumia" (lon...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concept of peace, exploring its meaning, significance, and how we can achieve it in our lives. We start by discussing how peace is often confused with comfort in our culture, and we reflect on the biblical understanding of peace, which can exist even amidst trials and difficulties.

We examine the Old Testament term "shalom," which encompasses tranq...

In this episode of the Salty Scenes Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concept of joy, exploring its significance as one of the fruits of the Spirit. We discuss how joy is often misunderstood and frequently substituted with fleeting emotions like happiness and pleasure.

We highlight the distinction between these terms: pleasure is a temporary response to an event, happiness is a more stable state influenced by circums...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I begin our first virtue of our series: love. We explore its significance in the Bible, referencing key passages from Galatians, Colossians, 2 Peter, Matthew, and Ephesians, all of which emphasize love as the greatest commandment.

We discuss how love is not just a feeling but a command from Jesus, who taught that loving God and loving our neighbors are intrinsically li...

In this episode of the Salty Saints podcast, Randy and I kick off an exciting new series focused on virtues!

We begin by discussing how they can be seen as character qualities that we can learn and develop over time. We explore various lists of virtues found in both the New Testament and ancient philosophy, including Plato's cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

We also touch on the influence of Gr...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deeper into the concept of the temple, building on our previous discussion. We explore the significance of Herod's Temple during Jesus' time, noting that while it was an impressive structure. We recount the six recorded instances of Jesus at the temple, highlighting key moments such as his circumcision, bar mitzvah, and the cleansing of the temple.

We discuss th...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I kick off a new multi-part series focused on the concept of the Temple. We start by discussing the historical significance of Solomon's Temple, built in Jerusalem, and the events leading up to its construction, including David's desire to build it and God's directive that his son Solomon would be the one to do so.

We explore the location of the Temple on Mount Moriah,...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I wrap up our extensive 14-part series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on the final commandment: "Thou shalt not covet." We explore the distinction between coveting and stealing, emphasizing that while stealing is an external action, coveting is an internal desire. This leads us to discuss how Jesus expands on the commandments, shifting the focus from mere actions to...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the Tenth Commandment, focusing on the concept of coveting. We explore the biblical definition of coveting, as outlined in Exodus 20:17, which warns against desiring our neighbor's possessions, including their house, spouse, and belongings.

We discuss the nuances of what it means to covet—whether it's a personal desire for someone else's specific item or a ...