Episodes

  • 2 Timothy 3:1-9 - Ed Wade

    2 Timothy 3:1-9 - Ed Wade
    Oct 18 2026
    Ed Wade, one of Uflourish's elders, continues the series through Paul's letters to Timothy. Digging into 2 Timothy 3:1-9, we see Paul teaching Timothy that there will be great difficulty to endure in building the church - for many deceptions and selfish desires will be working to lure people away from God's purposes, both outside and even within the church. The common mark in each case is a self-gratifying motive. But, Paul also makes it clear that the folly of these opponents will someday become plain to all. So we're encouraged to stand firm in God's call for our lives, resist the influences that would draw us away, and trust that God's authority will not be overcome.
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    47 mins
  • 2 Timothy 2:14-26 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    2 Timothy 2:14-26 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Oct 11 2026
    Pastor Kurt take a deep dive into 2 Timothy 2:14–26, where Paul challenges Timothy to Rightly Divide the Word by handling truth carefully and avoiding useless arguments and distorted teaching. He then calls him to Rightly Display the Walk through a life marked by a Christlike posture toward those who oppose the truth.
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    44 mins
  • 2 Timothy 2:1-13 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    2 Timothy 2:1-13 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Oct 4 2026
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 2 Timothy 2:1-13 where Paul challenges Timothy to Entrust the Deposit by faithfully passing on the gospel and to Endure the Difficulty that comes with following Christ. Through the examples of a soldier, athlete, and farmer, Paul shows that faithfulness requires focus, discipline, patience, and endurance.
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    45 mins
  • 2 Timothy 1 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    2 Timothy 1 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Sep 27 2026
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 2 Timothy 1 where Paul encourages Timothy to Gas Up the Gift God has placed within him and to Guard the Gospel that has been entrusted to him. Timothy is reminded of his spiritual heritage, his God-given calling, and the power available to him, while also being challenged not to shrink back when faithfulness becomes costly.
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    38 mins
  • 1 Timothy 6:11-21 - Dr. Kimara Ellefson

    1 Timothy 6:11-21 - Dr. Kimara Ellefson
    Sep 20 2026
    Dr. Kimara Ellefson wraps up our time in 1st Timothy by taking a close look at Paul's concluding instructions. Having just warned Timothy of the dangers of false teachers and the desire for wealth, Paul then charges Timothy to flee those things and instead pursue the ways of Christ, which will culminate in taking hold of "that which is truly life." With timeless parallels to our present day, Kimara invites us to examine where we've been drawn into the empty promises of the world around us and to surrender those areas for a fresh pursuit of God. Common to much of Paul's instructions, his closing words of "grace" remind and encourage us that it will be by God's grace that this transformation can take place in our lives.
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    44 mins
  • 1 Timothy 6:1-10 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    1 Timothy 6:1-10 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Sep 13 2026
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 1 Timothy 6:1-10 where Paul contrasts Counterfeit Godliness with Contented Godliness. In verses 1–5, he warns against a distorted faith that produces disrespect, division, unhealthy controversy, and ultimately treats godliness as a means of personal gain; then in verses 6–10, he shows that true godliness is marked by contentment rather than an unhealthy craving for more.
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    44 mins
  • 1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Sep 6 2026
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 1 Timothy 5:17–25, where Paul teaches that the church must do two things well: Honor Faithful Leaders and Hold Leaders Accountable. Faithful elders who lead, preach, and teach well should be respected and appropriately supported, but that honor must never become immunity from examination, correction, or discipline.
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    44 mins
  • 1 Timothy 5:1-16 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    1 Timothy 5:1-16 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Aug 30 2026
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive in 1 Timothy 5:1–16, where Paul teaches Timothy that healthy church life requires both Relationships Guided by Respect and Resources Guided by Responsibility. Believers are to treat one another like family, with honor, purity, and care, while also ensuring practical support is handled wisely so families fulfill their responsibilities and the church can care for those truly in need.
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    44 mins