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Greg and Tonya spend time each week talking together about things that have been a part of their life journey and answering the various questions that have been posed to...
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Greg and Tonya spend time each week talking together about things that have been a part of their life journey and answering the various questions that have been posed to them along the way.
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31 JUL 2026 · We spent ten days bouncing between Oxford and the southern edges of London helping mission teams move from place to place. What started as practical work turned into a running conversation about everything from tube seats that try to dump you on the floor to food that actually lists real ingredients first.Along the way we kept running into the same quiet surprise: a Christian history that is still thick in the air even when a lot of people no longer notice it. Older men who pray with a weight that feels older than the room. Door-to-door conversations that open more easily than we expected. Standing in places where the gospel was fought for and realizing how much of what we take for granted came from there.Greg and Tonya process the funny, the awkward, and the weighty parts of the trip without polishing it up. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to carry faith into a culture that still has the memory of the gospel but not always the life of it, this conversation is worth sitting with.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 – Funky Toes and Why Older People Talk About Things Nobody Asked For
00:01:56 – Back From London: Ten Days of Mission Work and No Real Plan
00:06:03 – Scones, Fig Bars, and Why the Food Tastes Different
00:10:01 – “Way Out” Signs, Restroom Confusion, and Gen Z Slang
00:14:13 – Hearing Prayers That Carried a Different Weight
00:21:00 – Aging Churches and the Men Who Still Live the Faith Out Loud
00:27:00 – When Ease Makes a Nation Forget Where the Gospel Came From
00:33:00 – Door-to-Door Conversations and Learning to Talk About a Broken World
00:36:00 – Tyndale, Wycliffe, Kings, and the God Who Uses Them AllTAGS MissionTrip,
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10 JUL 2026 · Hey, it's Greg and Tonya—jumping into a conversation that started with a walk through a famous LA celebrity graveyard and quickly got real. We talk about the minimal, often sad markers on stars like Natalie Wood, Farrah Fawcett, and Dean Martin, contrasting them with the faith-filled family plots that feel connected and hopeful.
All that fame and fortune, yet so little evidence of what is lasting. What is the evidence of peace or eternal hope. We dive into Ephesians 1, the true inheritance we have in Christ, and why that changes everything about how we live, grieve, and leave a legacy. Along the way we touch on actors finding faith today, Ruth's faithfulness, Job's trials, and what it means to build your life on something that doesn't fade.If you've ever wondered what your life will be remembered for—or how to hold onto hope when things get heavy—this one’s for you. Come have a seat at the table with us.
CHAPTERS
00:00:02 - Fun Intro & Graveyard Discovery
00:01:51 - Celebrity Graves vs Family Faith Markers
00:05:17 - Ephesians 1 and Eternal Inheritance
00:06:14 - Epitaph Games & Hollywood Stories
00:14:03 - Grief, Lost Children & Hopelessness
00:20:12 - Modern Actors Finding Christ
00:31:32 - Ruth, Naomi & Legacies of Faith
00:45:49 - Wrapping Up: London Trip & Final Thoughts
Transcribed
25 JUN 2026 · Greg and Tonya sit down and just start talking about how discouraging the headlines are and how hard it is to know what’s true anymore. They wrestle with why so many people—even in Christian circles—end up putting their hope in politics, theology, or systems instead of in Jesus Himself.From Adam and Eve trusting the first lie to modern deceptions, they unpack how we got here and what it actually looks like to walk with Christ daily instead of just collecting the right beliefs. They share from Philippians, talk about the song “All I Have Is Christ,” and give straight warnings about anything or anyone that tries to stand between you and Jesus.If you’re tired of the noise and hungry for something real, this honest conversation from two people who’ve been married a long time and love Jesus more will meet you right where you are. Come listen—you might walk away encouraged to press on.
CHAPTERS
00:00:15 - Podcast Kickoff and World Feels Heavy
00:01:52 - Headlines, Lies, and Where Real Hope Comes From
00:03:02 - History of Getting It Wrong Since Genesis
00:08:00 - Theology vs. Knowing Jesus Personally
00:11:20 - Pressing On Like Paul in Philippians
00:15:15 - Back to the Garden: Intimate Walk with God
00:20:36 - All I Have Is Christ and True Humility
00:30:50 - What the Church Is Really For (and Warnings)
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19 JUN 2026 · Greg and Tonya sit down and immediately start laughing about their cluttered house, messy closets, and how hosting Bible study forced them to clean up. But the conversation quickly turns serious as they wrestle with what real rebirth looks like — for their church, for our country, and for us personally.
They dig into Juneteenth, the Civil War, Lincoln’s call for national prayer and fasting, Stonewall Jackson’s surprising story, and how God sometimes removes even godly leaders to accomplish His purposes. From Philippians 2 humility to the danger of thinking we know better than God, they explore why anger and division keep growing and what it takes to get back to unity.
If you’ve felt discouraged by the news, politics, or the feeling that everything is falling apart, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Come listen as Greg and Tonya remind us that only God can truly heal and rebuild.
CHAPTERS
00:00:14 - House Clutter, Kids, and Forced Cleaning
00:02:13 - VBS Plans and Rebuilding Church Life
00:04:22 - Church Life Cycles and National Rebirth
00:05:27 - Juneteenth, Civil War, and Lincoln’s Prayer
00:15:01 - Trusting God Over Politics and Human Plans
00:24:02 - Philippians 2, Humility, and Working Out Salvation
00:35:18 - Higher Ideals, Anger, and Unity in Christ
00:37:55 - Joshua’s Warning: Don’t Forget God
Transcribed
4 JUN 2026 · Greg and Tonya kick things off laughing about their exploding tomato jungle and the never-ending quest for the perfect homegrown tomato before diving headfirst into real life. They unpack their morning Bible study in Philippians, where Paul prays that love would abound more and more with knowledge and discernment.The conversation gets honest fast: how do we tell truth from noise in a world full of tickled ears and YouTube cathedrals? They talk about the danger of making government, doctors, or cultural voices into idols, why true agape love changes how we see everything, and what it really means to put on the right lenses before you interpret the world.If you've ever wondered how to stay grounded when everyone around you is resonating with whatever feels good, this one's for you. Come sit on the couch with Greg and Tonya.
CHAPTERS
00:00:14 - Intro & Tomato Garden Update
00:06:00 - Diving into Philippians & Prison Epistles
00:10:00 - Caesar vs Christ: Loyalty in Roman Culture
00:19:00 - Who Are You Actually Listening To?
00:22:00 - The Lenses We See the World Through
00:31:00 - What Real Agape Love Looks Like Today
00:44:00 - Renewing Your Mind & Finishing Strong
Transcribed
28 MAY 2026 · Greg and Tonya are back with their usual mix of laughs, rambling, and real talk. They kick things off forgetting how to open the show, joking about cold feet and socks, then dive into the mountain of paperwork for their upcoming mission trip to London.
From there it gets deep fast—Greg shares what he's teaching at church about the Faith of Our Fathers and why America flourished for 250 years while revolutions like France's didn't. Tonya recounts being at the big re-dedication event in Washington DC, praying over the nation with leaders and her daughter.
They talk boundaries, protecting kids, the wild training videos they had to watch, and how they raised their own children through real arguments, imperfections, and constant pointing to Jesus. If you're a parent wondering how to pass on genuine faith in a chaotic world, or you're concerned about where our country is headed, this episode will encourage and challenge you.
CHAPTERS
00:00:18 - Show Open & Cold Feet Comedy
00:02:28 - Mission Trip Paperwork Madness
00:04:34 - Boundaries Training & Common Sense
00:07:06 - Faith of Our Fathers Series
00:10:18 - DC Re-Dedication Event
00:19:16 - Psalm 33 & Trusting God as a Nation
00:23:19 - Raising Kids Through Real Messy Life 00:39:02 - Loving God First for Families & Country
Transcribed
19 MAY 2026 · Greg and Tonya sit down after a chaotic family reunion and right before Tonya heads out again—this time for a national prayer gathering on the Mall. But the real conversation kicks off when they start wrestling with a tough question: why do people sit under solid teaching for years and still show so little fruit?
From the Israelites complaining in the desert, to Moses losing his cool at the rock, to James 4 calling out our quarrels—they unpack what real discipleship actually looks like. It's not just more information. It's walking in the dust of the Rabbi, modeling dependence on God, and helping people move from self-sufficient to Christ-sufficient.
They talk parenting, empty-nest ministry, the difference between head knowledge and heart change, and why true discipleship often feels like long-suffering love. If you've ever wondered how to measure spiritual growth or how to disciple adults who already "know it all," this one's for you. Pull up a chair with Greg and Tonya—real talk, real Scripture, real hope for the next generation.
CHAPTERS
00:00:10 - Family Reunion Chaos & Loud Cafeteria Memories 00:02:46 - On the Heels of Mother’s Day & Tonya’s Upcoming Trip 00:05:00 - The Timothy Question: Who Really Shapes Our Faith? 00:08:20 - Numbers 20, the Rock, and Complaining in the Desert 00:13:00 - James 4: Passions, Worldliness & Asking God 00:19:50 - Hearing God’s Voice vs. Relying on People 00:27:50 - How Do You Actually Disciple Adults? 00:42:30 - Long-Suffering Love, Protection & Measuring Growth
Transcribed
30 APR 2026 · Greg and Tonya sit down and talk real about something a lot of believers quietly wrestle with: the Holy Spirit. After a wild hailstorm chat, they jump into Greg’s Bible study on Colossians and unpack why Jesus really is enough—no extra keys, no secret rituals, no spooky ghost stuff.They laugh about how the words “Holy Ghost” freak people out, wrestle with the Trinity, share stories of the Spirit redirecting plans, comforting in chaos, and changing lives from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt nervous about “hearing God,” wondered why churches swing from ignoring the Spirit to chasing signs, or just want to know what it actually looks like to walk with Him daily—this one’s for you.Come laugh, think, and get encouraged that you’re never alone.
Chapters
00:00:42 - Weather Chaos and Family Car Stories
00:02:58 - Bible Study Sparks: Jesus Is Enough in Colossians
00:05:00 - The Holy Spirit—Ghost, Guide, or Both?
00:08:07 - Understanding the Trinity Without Losing Your Mind
00:10:38 - Gnosticism, Asceticism, and Modern “Secret Keys”
00:14:03 - Mysticism, Visions, and Psychedelics—Where’s the Line?
00:21:19 - Hearing God’s Voice and Walking in His Power
00:37:02 - Living Satisfied in the Spirit Every Day
23 APR 2026 · Greg and Tonya are back talking about the one topic that makes everybody squirm—money in the church. They unpack Greg’s current sermon series on generosity and why so many of us get tangled up between “love of money is the root of all evil” and the clear biblical call to be cheerful, open-handed givers.
They ask the big question: If Noah tried to build the ark in today’s church, would the finance team shut it down? From Malachi’s “test me” challenge and the early church sharing everything they had, to stories of leather portfolios, Mercedes, and youth ski boats, they wrestle with stewardship, control, micro-managing, and what real cheerful giving looks like.
If you’ve ever felt tension between giving generously and wanting every dollar accounted for exactly how you think it should be, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Tune in for honest husband-and-wife talk about living with open hands instead of clenched fists.
CHAPTERS (No timestamps)
- Opening Chat & Spring Allergies
- Why Pastors Have to Talk About Money
- It’s All God’s—We’re Just Stewards
- The Danger of Worldly Management Thinking
- Noah’s Ark & Other “Bad” Financial Decisions God Blesses
- Faith vs Fear: Dead Sea or Flowing River?
- Trusting Leaders With God’s Resources
- Closing Encouragement to Give Cheerfully
10 APR 2026 · After a rough several weeks battling travel & sickness Greg and Tonya are back. They jump straight into the big stuff happening in the world right now. They talk about the U.S. strikes on Iran, the dramatic rescue of that F-15 pilot on Easter weekend, and the wild contrast between how America values one soldier’s life versus how some regimes treat their own people.From there the conversation gets deep and honest: Why does every single life matter so much to us? Where does that value actually come from? They walk through the Judeo-Christian roots of Western civilization, the difference between Hebrew and Roman views of human dignity, and how God spared no expense to rescue us through Jesus.It’s raw, it’s timely, and it’ll make you think about why we stand with Israel, why we fight for the unborn, and why we refuse to let current events shake our trust in the real King.If you’ve been wrestling with the news, the politics, or just wondering what the Bible actually says about all this, pull up a chair. You’re gonna want to hear this one.
CHAPTERS (No timestamps)
- Catching Up After Weeks Away
- The Iran Conflict and What It Really Means
- The Easter Miracle of the Rescued Pilot
- Why One Life Is Worth Billions in Rescue
- Judeo-Christian Roots of Human Value
- Israel, Rome, and the Leaven of the Kingdom
- Why We Stand With Israel Without Being Cocky
- The Real Kingdom We’re Waiting For
Greg and Tonya spend time each week talking together about things that have been a part of their life journey and answering the various questions that have been posed to...
show more
Greg and Tonya spend time each week talking together about things that have been a part of their life journey and answering the various questions that have been posed to them along the way.
show less
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| Organization | Greg Sawyer |
| Categories | Kids & Family , Parenting , Religion & Spirituality |
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