Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant
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About Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant
Orlando Christian University is pleased to bring you the Between the Lines Podcast with Trey Hildebrant on the FirstWord Podcast Network. Have you ever wanted to sit down with your pastor to talk through your questions about God, the Bible, and life? Wouldn't it be great to learn how to have meaningful conversations with your brothers and sisters in Christ? Join Matt McGee and Trey Hildebrant as they dig into the Scriptures at a deeper level in this podcast designed to encourage and equip the saints to walk more closely with Jesus.
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- 4 Aug 2026
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- 28 Oct 2026
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28 Oct 2026
A Hope Stronger than Death
How can people who are dying face the end of their lives with hope? For those who have embraced the good news of Jesus, we can experience peace that is rooted in God’s unshakeable faithfulness. From Christians today diagnosed with cancer to persecuted believers huddled in houses for secret worship to three ancient Jewish exiles who faced imminent execution in a fiery furnace, all who trust in God can experience a hope stronger than death. As we continue studying the book of Daniel, join Pastor Trey Hildebrant and Matt McGee to be encouraged to remain faithful in your worship and witness or to hear this good news for the first time. If you want to talk with a trustworthy Christian about what it means to follow Jesus, text “JESUS” to 40777. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00–0:42) 1. Am I Really Saved? (0:43–10:13) 2. Opposition to Christianity Around the Globe (10:14–15:13) 3. Navigating Friction between the Church & the World (15:14–19:20) 4. Why Should I Worship God? (19:21–26:18) 5. Sin Feels Good. God Is Good. (26:19–30:09) 6. Remembering Stories of God’s Past Faithfulness (30:10–34:24) 7. Facing Sin & Death with a Peaceful Hope (23:25–44:59) 8. The Gospel Is Good News for You (Again) (45:00–51:26) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (51:27–51:54) Reflection Questions 1. Are you anxious about whether you have been saved by Christ or not? True faith leads to a transformed life, so ask a trusted Christian friend to look at the fruit in your life and see if it shows a genuine love for God, even imperfectly. And true faith is not in a decision you made but in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Do you trust him for salvation? He is able to save you from yourself. 2. How can thinking about persecution around the world and throughout history encourage you to stand firm in your faith and remain hopeful in the face of death? 3. What do you spend the most time, money, attention, and energy dwelling on or working for? Are there any things that may be competing with God for worship in your heart? 4. What is your favorite story from the Bible? How does it encourage you to look forward to God’s present and future faithfulness? 5. Is the gospel still good news to you? Scripture References Daniel 3:1-30 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel%203&version=ESV) Psalm 16:11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%2016&version=ESV) Hebrews 11:25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2011&version=ESV) Psalm 34:8 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%2034&version=ESV) Hebrews 12:1-3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012&version=ESV) Romans 7:21-25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%207&version=ESV) Romans 8:1-11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208&version=ESV) Romans 3:23-26 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208&version=ESV) Referenced Resources Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart: How to Know For Sure You Are Saved (https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Asking-Jesus-Into-Heart/dp/1433679213/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ZASWBGOVM4FQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AvlTTUKeWG-2xQzc5bW6uffPn_4tk_NLg-p7jgYO68kjBzhkhULbN4AyU21SbAQUsXACIlFk35pcHaIGya8SjFagMd9Sw_srcBVUdY38IgfJBi4UDMxiK3SVou1C4q4BnsJrU2QIDkL9UKQFEEJE_4yVFS4neVnMSuOWKHdZY0nVIPUbueNabd84HVuF7SPLJvhbghhoc_79fR6dPamgyBgiflkAX-lkLmH6LfLZnVEZZa7QULWXRD4ysqv8xcCsNqhUOkYDFFfQdZ7vrtCzcl7Tfdno3zgGutpZuxBXZ9M.w5qtjLrpC8mbIb1yVnbEcOj0kd8bvpkA_zh85vH1vJM&dib_tag=se&keywords=jd+greear&qid=1793128146&s=books&sprefix=jd+greear%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-3) by J.D. Greear Operation World (https://operationworld.org/), Joshua Project (https://joshuaproject.net/), and Radical (https://radical.net/) (David Platt’s Ministry) “Clear the Stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6smGew7dGto)” by Jimmy Needham Holier Than Thou: How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535975717?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback) by Jackie Hill Perry Mere Christianity (https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29NK9II5XQC9V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Dsx69lTutVTsIV8cCb8cGnvl-PkcFKlS0EB395FNUCwTrEyztst-jPJ_gFTYyFbmUh81GxeclVawuhxsxj-rkK-XkQdYMYqaqMNGDdtwYREAZscZcvrCYfstpydU_NPVwAdEkfP2wM72Fi_UnMP1g1aQT2_-PZ20VU7iW8pantk5c7OWlwuOz8VAzqMQJQ1IwRs9fmVC02fu74YfsozsRtJpZq3GTzuUSMm2MnRpqFY.pcK3MR7Jkfrv8qE3Z4b_WiGccDJ_vpyw8Mrh19TEaAw&dib_tag=se&keywords=mere+christianity&qid=1793128109&s=books&sprefix=mere+christianity%2Cstripbooks%2C146&sr=1-1) by C.S. Lewis “C.S. Lewis Song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4RzmlWZ5fU)” by Brooke Fraser Ligertwood Celebrating the Life of George Hollins (https://www.dobbsfuneralhome.com/obituary/George-Hollins) “O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir4kRkhaX6c)” by Charles Wesley, arr. by The Worship Initiative Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com/) on the FirstWord Podcast Network (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts). Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando (http://firstorlando.com/). 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21 Oct 2026
Winning the Culture War in Babylon
The battle rages in the West over our ideas, our identities, and our worship. Christians today live in a world that hates what is good, true, and beautiful because it hates God. But this war between light and darkness is not new: Babylon and Jerusalem have been in conflict for all human history. As we begin studying the book of Daniel, join Pastor Trey Hildebrant and Matt McGee today as they draw the battle lines we need to know to win the culture war–and the battlefields, the enemy, and the victories are not what you think. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00–0:42) 1. A Tale of Two Cities: Babylon vs. Jerusalem (0:42–3:29) 2. Who Is the Real Enemy? (3:3o–5:42) 3. Standing Firm and Loving Well (5:43–10:31) 4. Rescuing One More from Babylon (10:32–11:53) 5. Know Thine Enemy (11:54–16:08) 6. Today’s Idols: Sex, Money, & Self-Expressive Power (16:09–20:12) 7. The Kingdom of Self vs. the Kingdom of God (20:13–24:08) 8. A War over Identity (24:09–33:34) 9. Being Equal-Opportunity Offenders (33:35–45:39) 10. Revival Begins with Humility, Hope, and Weeping (45:40–49:19) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (49:20 – 49:45) Reflection Questions 1. When you think about the war over ideas, identity, and idols in today’s culture, who do you picture as the enemy? How can you remind yourself that any human on the opposing side is not the ultimate enemy? How can you soften your heart toward love for your enemies by praying for them this week? 2. Do you know any testimonies of how God rescued someone from the camp of your enemies and redeemed their life with the gospel? If not, do some research to find someone and learn how God intervened in his or her story using believers. 3. What Babylonian bait draws your attention and stirs up your affections? How can you practice self-control, wisdom, and gentleness instead of conforming to the pattern of this world? 4. Where have the subtle influences of Babylon’s culture creeped into your life? Ask a wise, godly friend or leader if they have seen any areas of your life that should be transformed to match God’s Kingdom. 5. Is your anger about the injustice of the world rooted in a love for your neighbor and a love for God? Scripture References Daniel 1:1-21 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel%201&version=ESV) Revelation 17-19 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2017&version=ESV) Revelation 21 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2021&version=ESV) Ephesians 6:10-20 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%206&version=ESV) Genesis 3:1-19 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203&version=ESV) Ephesians 4:15-16 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204&version=ESV) Philippians 4:4-13 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204&version=ESV) Referenced Resources The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433556332?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback) by Carl Trueman (for an academic audience) Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433579308?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback) by Carl Trueman (for a general audience) Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) on the FirstWord Podcast Network (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts). Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando (http://firstorlando.com). Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
14 Oct 2026
The Family: Q&A Special Episode
Join Pastor Trey Hildebrant and Matt McGee in this special episode as they answer your questions about our podcast series on the family. In this conversation, they address new topics ranging from disciplining kids to romantic sparks in marriage to evangelism within a family to how adult children can honor their parents well. If you have more questions for Trey & Matt about the family or any other topic we discuss, send them in for our next Q&A episode. Any questions can be emailed to podcast@orlandochristianuniversity.org (mailto:podcast@orlandochristianuniversity.org) or commented on any of our podcast platforms and social media posts. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00-0:23) 1. How Should We Do Family Devotions? (0:24–4:19) 2. Is My Kid Ready to Be Baptized? (4:20–11:53) 3. How Can Christians Uniquely Discipline Their Children (11:54–15:42) 4. Can My Marriage Recover the Romantic Spark? (15:43–21:23) 5. How Do I Evangelize to Lost Family Members? (21:24–25:59) 6. How Can I Honor My Parents as an Adult? (26:00–29:54) Featured on the FirstWord Podcast Network (29:54–30:21) Referenced Resources The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name, written by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Jago (https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rY0TRohuMw4fBMTanOgLi7tC66xqc5ne28KIRaCcmU8AsfK6EPvcF5h4qVlr2Lc9cenQJ0hZcVp4fzFlQjvQYs-BDOsx78L7hy1qGbJXxmlQCPeudf_4GLsyBtbEnAnr4XyE73kRqAKBYWlIgMLAWA4b_o5O2eo6P4zp3p9eW4cmCLrus7JlvuvgpPD9NDX3K1GRpJwtrcxo4HVKwp6YYGiw0BuGsLIFYiosgFb5ATY.Y0vsNNzsn4Krq3FRWhPX9q0nXo3Cu11AgT-skWtn7-Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=jesus+storybook+bible&qid=1791920828&sr=8-1) Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) on the FirstWord Podcast Network (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts). Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando (http://firstorlando.com). Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
7 Oct 2026
The Folly of Belly-Button Gazing
No one can live a wise life if he is entranced with the rumblings of his own gut. When we are motivated primarily by our own desires for satisfaction, we miss the good life God has called us to live. By loosing our stingy grip on attention, money, and applause, we can become who God made us to be and lavish encouragement on others. Join Pastor Trey Hildebrandt and Matt McGee in this episode recorded during the summer’s Proverbs series to be equipped and encouraged to see how wise living is reflected in how we treat the people around us. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 – 0:23) 1. Wise Influences and The “Others-Centered” Life (0:24 – 6:22) 2. Pride vs. Humility (6:23 – 17:11) 3. Hoarding vs. Generosity (17:12 – 26:25) 4. Belittling vs. Encouragement (26:26 – 33:57) 5. Wisdom’s Foundation in Christ (33:58 – 39:24) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (39:25 – 39:47) Reflection Questions 1. Who are some people who God has used to shape you into the person you are today? Who has encouraged and equipped you to grow in wisdom and to become more like Jesus? Have you ever thanked them for their influence in your life? 2. What are some ways that pride may subtly creep up in your heart? Are you more inclined toward arrogance or self-pity? Do you selfishly seek credit and validation from others, or do you turn away encouragement or blessings out of self-focused shame? Who could help you become more self-aware to honestly return to the Lord in repentance? 3. How do you instinctively think about and pursue money? What ways might money be imitating God in your life as a counterfeit source of security, identity, satisfaction, or hope? 4. Have you ever received a gift of extraordinary generosity or a word of specific encouragement? How often do you fearlessly give of your temporary time, energy, and resources to be used for God’s eternal Kingdom? How often do you generously use your words to kindly build others up? 5. Why are so many of us reluctant to encourage others? What would change in your community if the believers in your life devoted themselves to noticing each other’s strengths and needs and choosing to speak words of encouragement to one another? Scripture References Proverbs 11:1-31 James 4:6 Proverbs 3:34 1 Timothy 6:10 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 Proverbs 11:12 Psalm 34:8 Referenced Resources "Humility: True Greatness" by C. J. Mahaney (https://www.amazon.com/Humility-Greatness-C-J-Mahaney/dp/1590523261?scrlybrkr=a8ae8448) "The Expulsive Power of a New Affection" by Thomas Chalmers (https://www.amazon.com/Expulsive-Power-Affection-Crossway-Classics/dp/143357067X) "Proverbs: Wisdom that Works" by Ray Ortlund (https://www.amazon.com/Proverbs-Raymond-C-Ortlund-Jr/dp/1581348835) "There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit." - Plaque from Ronald Reagan's Presidential Desk (https://www.reaganfoundation.org/store/products/there-is-no-limit-desk-plaque) Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) on the FirstWord Podcast Network (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts). Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando (http://firstorlando.com). Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
30 Sept 2026
Evangelism Is Easier than You Think
Even though we love Jesus, it can be daunting to share the good news about him with the people around us. We worry about what to say, how to answer people’s questions, and whether they will reject the gospel (and us!). But the biblical gospel is simple, reliable, and glorious–and you can share it by telling your personal story of how God rescued you. Our job is not to produce the fruit, it is just to be faithful with the message. Join Pastor Trey Hildebrant and Matt McGee to be equipped and encouraged to learn that evangelism is not as hard as you might think. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 – 0:23) 1. Passionate for Jesus but Anxious to Evangelize (0:24 – 10:40) 2. Jesus Fulfills the Bible’s Story (10:41 – 16:09) 3. Can We Trust the Bible? (16:10 – 27:37) 4. The Gospel Is Simple, Not Simplistic (27:38 – 34:11) 5. Your Story Is Good News (34:12 – 38:02) 6. God Will Bring the Harvest at the Right Time (38:03 – 50:33) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (50:34 – 51:00) Reflection Questions 1. What feelings do you experience when you think about sharing the gospel with someone? Do you feel the same way about telling someone about your favorite sports team, your preferred political candidate, or the accomplishments of your kids? What subtle beliefs about evangelism might your feelings be revealing to you? 2. Can you tell the basic story of the Bible from creation to the fall to redemption in Jesus to hope for restoration? How can you continue growing in your confidence to know and share the story of the Scriptures? 3. What questions do you have about the reliability of the Bible? Who is someone you could go to to ask these questions? 4. How has your understanding of the gospel deepened as you have walked with the Lord? Did you grasp everything you know today when you first became a Christian? 5. If you haven’t already, choose one person in your life who is far from God. Pray for this person every day for a week. Then begin praying that God would send people in this person’s life to lead him or her to Jesus. As you have access to this person, begin developing a deeper relationship with him or her through hospitality and honest conversations. And when the opportunity arises for you to share the good news, do it. Just tell them about who Jesus is, what He has done to set the world right, and how we can trust Him to find true life. Helpful Scriptures Luke 24:25-27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024&version=ESV) Matthew 1:1 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201&version=ESV) Matthew 28:18-20 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028&version=NIV) Revelation 12:10-12 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2012&version=ESV) Matthew 9:36-38 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209&version=ESV) Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) on the FirstWord Podcast Network (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts). Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando (http://firstorlando.com). Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
23 Sept 2026
Real Community in the Church
Send in your questions about the Family series for Trey and Matt to answer in their upcoming Q&A episode! Ask about marriage, singleness, parenting, grief in family, or any related topic we have not yet discussed. Email us at podcast@orlandochristianuniversity.org (mailto:podcast@orlandochristianuniversity.org) or comment wherever you listen to podcasts. Is it possible to make real friends at church? Could we move past shallow or awkward moments with people in the pews to develop genuine relationships with trustworthy friends? In today’s episode recorded during this past summer’s series on the book of Proverbs, Pastor Trey Hildebrant and Matt McGee discuss the importance of cultivating a wise community so you can be encouraged and equipped by the people around you. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 – 0:36) 1. Can I Grow Spiritually Without a Church Community? (0:37 – 11:43) 2. Loneliness and Purposelessness Reveals Our Need for the Church (11:44 – 15:42) City on a Hill Book Release (15:43 – 16:38) 3. There Is No Following Jesus without Following Jesus (16:39 – 21:12) 4. When Christians Wound You (21:13 – 26:03) 5. Our Christian Friends Refresh Us with the Gospel (26:04 – 31:34) 6. Love in the Church Should Reflect God’s Love (31:35 – 34:00) 7. Lost People Hunger for Godly Community (34:01 – 39:57) 8. ASK PASTOR TREY (39:58 – 42:33) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (42:34 – 42:55) Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) on the FirstWord Podcast Network (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts). Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando (http://firstorlando.com). Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
16 Sept 2026
Gospel Compassion for People Near to Us but Far from God
Jesus is Lord! As Christians, we have good news that our Savior has conquered death so that sinners can be forgiven and join God’s family. But many of our neighbors do not know that there is hope in Christ for them to be rescued and redeemed. Whether you are terrified to evangelize for the first time or discouraged by a lack of fruit from years of faithful evangelism, you know that proclaiming the gospel is hard. But God calls us to participate with Him as he advances His Kingdom in our daily lives and to trust Him with the results. As we boldly love our unbelieving neighbors by becoming their friends and patiently scattering gospel seeds, we join God in His work of saving them from death. Join Pastor Trey Hildebrant and Matt McGee to be equipped and encouraged as you courageously share the gospel with one more person at a time. Send in your questions about the family for Trey and Matt to answer in their upcoming Q&A episode! Email podcast@orlandochristianuniversity.org (mailto:podcast@orlandochristianuniversity.org) or comment wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 – 0:32) Upcoming Q&A on the Family–Send Us Your Questions! (0:33 – 1:27) 1. Good and Bad Experiences of Evangelism (1:28 – 7:43) 2. Participating with Jesus in His Kingdom (7:44 – 10:43) 3. Where You are on Map, You are on Mission (10:44 – 22:22) 4. Sometimes the Method or the Timing Isn’t Right (22:23 – 25:36) 5. Sowing Gospel Seeds, Seeing Zero Fruit (25:37 – 28:44) 6. Afraid of Awkwardness: “What Do I Say?” (28:45 – 40:51) 7. Our Part vs. God’s Part (40:52 – 44:16) 8. Friendship Resets Stereotypes (44:17 – 49:25) 9. The Life-and-Death Gravity of Rescuing People (49:26 – 57:11) 10. The Great Commission is Personal (57:12 – 1:01:30) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (1:01:30 – 1:01:56) Reflection Questions 1. What has been your experience with evangelism? What is the most helpful way people represent God to you? What is the least helpful? 2. How does the authority of Jesus as the victorious King shape the way you think about announcing the gospel to your neighbors? 3. Who is an unbeliever who God has placed in your life to reach with the gospel? Where are there lost people in your community who God is giving you opportunities to witness to? 4. What Scriptures can encourage you if you are paralyzed by anxiety, apathy, or exhaustion from evangelizing? What is your role in God’s plan to save your neighbor? 5. If you haven’t already, choose one person in your life who is far from God. Pray for this person every day for a week. Then begin praying that God would prepare you for opportunities to lead this person to Jesus. Begin practicing bold hospitality, asking insightful questions, and giving compassion generously to this person. And when the opportunity arises for you to share the good news, do it. Just tell them about who Jesus is, what He has done to set the world right, and how we can trust Him to find true life. Helpful Scriptures Matthew 28:18-20 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028&version=NIV) Acts 3:11-26 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%203&version=NIV) 1 Corinthians 3:5-14 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%203&version=NIV) Luke 8:1-15 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%208&version=NIV) Isaiah 55:8-13 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2055&version=NIV) Acts 9:1-31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%209&version=NIV) Colossians 4:2-6 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%204&version=NIV) Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) on the FirstWord Podcast Network (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts). Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando (http://firstorlando.com). Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
11 Sept 2026
Family Dysfunction & the Gospel (feat. Jarian Felton)
Our families see the best and worst of us. Every family is broken by sin and suffering–including the family of Jesus. We inflict great pain on the people closest to us, and many of us have experienced great pain from those we trusted most. But while family is the place where our messiness is manifest, it can also be the place where the gospel is most magnified. Pastor Trey Hildebrant and Matt McGee are joined by Jarian Felton today as they equip and encourage you to trust the Lord to redeem your family’s brokenness as you repent, obey, and hope in Jesus. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 – 0:44) 1. Upcoming Q&A on the Family–Send Us Your Questions! (0:45 – 2:37) 2. Recognizing Dysfunction in My Family (2:38 – 10:12) 3. Recognizing Dysfunction in Jesus’s Family (10:13– 15:21) 4. When to Repent, When to Separate, When to Persevere (15:22 – 31:59) 5. Trusting the Lord When the Wait is Long (32:00 – 41:47) 6. Small Steps are Not a Dead End (41:48 – 47:29) 7. We Never Get Over the Gospel (47:30 – 55:45) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (55:46 – 56:47) Reflection Questions 1. What glaring dysfunctions do you see in your family? What subtle sins do you see? 2. Which stories of Jesus’s family offer you hope for God’s redemption despite the brokenness in your family? 3. Who in your life can you trust to support you, challenge you, pray for you, and help you discern how to respond to dysfunction in your family? 4. What Scriptures have encouraged you as you persevere in loving your family? 5. How does the heart of God revealed on the cross move you to trust Him today? What hope do you have for forgiveness, healing, and restoration because of what Jesus has given for us? Helpful Scriptures Genesis 3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis%203&version=NIV) - Adam & Eve Matthew 1 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201&version=NIV) - Family Tree of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Joshua 2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%202&version=NIV) - Rahab Ruth 4 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ruth%204&version=NIV) - Ruth & Boaz 2 Samuel 11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2011&version=NIV) - David & Bathsheba Genesis 27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2027&version=NIV) - Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, & Esau Proverbs 29:18 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2029&version=NIV) and 4:20-27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%204&version=NIV) Psalms 139 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20139&version=NIV), 25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2025&version=NIV), 13 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2013&version=NIV), 3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%203&version=NIV), and 51 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2051&version=NIV) Romans 8:18-39 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%208&version=NIV) Philippians 1:3-6 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%201&version=NIV) Psalm 145 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20145&version=NIV) Exodus 34:6-7 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=exodus%2034&version=NIV) 2 Corinthians 4 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%204&version=NIV) and 5 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%205&version=NIV) Hebrews 12:1-3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews%2012&version=NIV) James 4:2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%204&version=NIV) Hosea 1 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%201&version=NIV) and 3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%203&version=NIV) Helpful Resources "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction" (https://www.amazon.com/Long-Obedience-Same-Direction-Discipleship/dp/0830822577) by Eugene Peterson "His Needs, Her Needs" (https://www.amazon.com/His-Needs-Her-Making-Romantic/dp/0800740998/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=189103893329&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yX3z_M_l8-F_QJJSfCm16XNOoPkPvTAmExmO8HbZRIf-ny-Rrhuc4ytZk1TALG6Y9KKX1-w1YRDIeuiFg7UvkHPd5ZeatoDce2R6O7wlWpvfWIZu9G6_OCVOe99404OdnqbxB4CvBJ1dsXY7MP8i8O1NA1peng7Z9qjEPWdKVwOvuh5UbZb0sAzILcvgWeNb1UMriz-sagMlrIkTLDC_zmXNeoNHO5kDKJwix0C7aMs.KFw56e7aJuynHLpDFJJcu_-7MEEY9Ys3cO5MUZmvikU&dib_tag=se&hvadid=793083663260&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010938&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=9366723717544681472--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9366723717544681472&hvtargid=kwd-351065039927&hydadcr=22517_13864526_2444490&keywords=his+needs+her+needs&mcid=f215293acb803d3c8094719ad9f800ab&qid=1789072111&sr=8-1) by Willard F. Harley Jr. Interested in an affordable, personalized, and biblically-trustworthy education? Go to orlandochristianuniversity.org (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) to learn more about how Orlando Christian University might be the right place for you! Visit the FirstWord Podcast Network at orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts) to find more episodes of “Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant” or to discover the “FirstWord” and “Purpose Driven Leaders” podcasts. If you want to grow in wisdom, godly community, and faith in our trustworthy God, come visit First Orlando on a Sunday morning or watch a service livestreamed to your home. Visit firstorlando.com (http://firstorlando.com) for more information. We’d love to see you there! Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University on the FirstWord Podcast Network. Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando. Thank you to Jarian Felton, Worship Pastor at First Orlando for appearing on today's episode. Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
2 Sept 2026
Flourishing in God’s Family: Church, Friendship, and Singleness
Today’s Christian culture sometimes excludes people who are unmarried, widowed, or divorced. But God designed the church to be the hub of our community with a special place of honor for those who are single. Just like Jesus and Paul, believers without biological families of their own have a glorious role to play in cultivating the church family–single Christians have greater freedom to share their time, energy, and resources. No matter if one is single for life or single for a season, God designed singleness to be a blessing to everyone in the church. Join Pastor Trey Hildebrandt and Matt McGee to be equipped and encouraged as you learn how to participate in your church family and honor singleness as a gift from God. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 – 0:43) 1. Follow Us on Socials and Podcast Platforms (0:44 – 3:02) 2. Consumerism vs. Community in Our Churches (3:03 – 16:43) 3. How to Participate in the Church Family (16:44 – 26:39) 4. Honoring God’s Gift of Singleness (26:40 – 34:27) 5. Discerning Lifelong Vocational Singleness (34:28 – 38:07) 6. Pastor’s Note: Addressing Unwanted Singleness (38:08 – 46:32) 7. Pastor’s Note: Addressing Same-Sex Attractions (46:33 – 54:14) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (54:15 – 55:08) Reflection Questions 1. What obstacles prevent you from investing in your church like a family? What one step could you take to begin developing deeper friendships with the people you worship and serve with? 2. If you are single, who is a married couple you could welcome into your life to love and be loved by? If you are married, who is a single person you could welcome into your life to love and be loved by? 3. Do you know anyone who has lived a life of vocational singleness? How have they uniquely impacted the world for God’s Kingdom? 4. Read Song of Songs 2:7. (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song%20of%20Songs%202&version=NIV) What value can you see for single people who desire marriage to wait patiently for love? Does this remind you of any part of the gospel? 5. When you look at the life of a Christian who experiences same-sex attractions but chooses to follow Jesus instead of following his or her heart, what does that teach you about the gospel? Helpful Scriptures Galatians 6:1-10 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%206&version=NIV) Titus 2:1-15 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=titus%202&version=NIV) Mark 10:28-31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2010&version=NIV) Matthew 19:3-12 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2019&version=NIV) 1 Corinthians 7:1-40 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%207&version=NIV) 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%206&version=NIV) Helpful Resources "Beauty in Both Singleness and Marriage" by David Platt (https://radical.net/podcasts/radical-podcast/beauty-in-both-singleness-and-marriage/) "The Bondage of Singleness" by John Piper (https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/the-bondage-of-singleness) Annie F. Downs (https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/) Nancy Lee DeMoss Wolgemuth (https://www.reviveourhearts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoprkzcl0p9hCKHW9MsrQVj3pn8h4FRAl1p5ct0BFfIFhimgGjf-) "Holy Sexuality and the Gospel" by Christopher Yuan (https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sexuality-Gospel-Desire-Relationships/dp/0735290911) ”The Gospel Comes with a House Key" by Rosaria Butterfield (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0) “Gay Girl, Good God" by Jackie Hill Perry (https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Girl-Good-God-Always/dp/1462751229/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3PRDSCCVW8WNQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GZG39AUjM1l0LC2-uGfu90V3G-Wi6P3eJzuqKYQG6gtBKQUzn7vn5_49CRNvfcv01gg_alRBE8dCDNpuqMC2TAgSWV1j88R_UYu699R-fOSegupLViBRpi1uEg_j1lCLKPi3QQNaRCcsZ2Vo0aUcCobT6t-Azm7RB4bmlMGV_IaqB_s0KeUuuAjI8JsqS8lkFzLkEwvJulbDF4zX0d1pY_1gVlW1mFH-uJ-CBtjY7SLHJJC2YqzaXpUqI1ZiFjeZd7HfX22A68kLlz47fs6Oopz_fTVr-1tNEWDv8LvqfTE.goXOzCsHJZ_LWxCMq76Ucc-XeCifl5HGUOLiF44rIpk&dib_tag=se&keywords=jackie+hill+perry&qid=1788295508&s=books&sprefix=jackie+hill+per%2Cstripbooks%2C321&sr=1-3) Interested in an affordable, personalized, and biblically-trustworthy education? Go to orlandochristianuniversity.org (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) to learn more about how Orlando Christian University might be the right place for you! Visit the FirstWord Podcast Network at orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts) to find more episodes of “Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant” or to discover the “FirstWord” and “Purpose Driven Leaders” podcasts. If you want to grow in wisdom, godly community, and faith in our trustworthy God, come visit First Orlando on a Sunday morning or watch a service livestreamed to your home. Visit firstorlando.com (http://firstorlando.com) for more information. We’d love to see you there! Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University on the FirstWord Podcast Network. Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando. Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
26 Aug 2026
Raising Kids to Love Their Savior & Their Neighbor
What does it mean to be a godly parent? Whether you have kids of your own nor not, this question is central to understanding God’s design for family. The Bible uses the image of fathers, mothers, and children to describe God’s relationship with his people. Since we have the chance to reflect God’s paternal love in how we raise the children God has entrusted to us, we must cultivate the lives of our kids to help them grow in faith, hope, and love. Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Guardian–who are the biggest influences on your kids’ hearts and minds? Join Pastor Trey Hildebrandt and Matt McGee to be equipped and encouraged as you cultivate godly influences for your children that will shape their discernment, wisdom, and trust in the Lord. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 – 0:46) 1. Cultivating Healthy Media Influences for Your Kids’ Hearts (0:47 – 14:07) 2. Cultivating Holy Discernment in Your Kids’ Minds (14:08 – 22:55) 3. Cultivating Real-World Wisdom for Yourself and Your Kids (22:56 – 31:08) 4. Cultivating Gospel-Centered Repentance in Your Family (31:09 – 37:24) Pastor’s Note for Parents of Estranged Kids: Pray & Invite Them Home (37:25 – 45:21) Pastor’s Note for Single Parents: Lean on God & the Church to Provide (45:22 – 54:11) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (54:12 – 55:03) Reflection Questions What resources have you found valuable for keeping your kids safe and strengthening them as they grow in discernment? Who could you recommend these resources to? What practical wisdom from this episode challenges how you love and disciple your kids? How can you lead your family by example in wise choices, worship, and willingness to repent from your sins? What stories from Scripture can you remember where God as a Father waits and welcomes His lost children Read Genesis 16 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2016&version=ESV) and 21:8-21 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2021&version=ESV). How did God care for Hagar when she was raising her son as a single mother? Scripture References Deuteronomy 6:1-25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=deuteronomy%206&version=ESV) Philippians 4:8 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204&version=ESV) Hebrews 10:25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2010&version=ESV) Proverbs 22:6 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%2022&version=ESV) Isaiah 55:11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah%2055&version=ESV) Luke 15:11-32 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015&version=ESV) Referenced Resources "Birds and Bees" by Patricia Weerakoon (https://birdsandbeesbooks.com/) Circle of Moms | First Orlando (https://www.firstorlando.com/women/) Parenting Resources | First Orlando (https://www.firstorlando.com/resources/parenting/all/#high-school-resources) "Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler (https://www.amazon.com/Family-Discipleship-Leading-through-Milestones/dp/143356629X/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185641463999&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g4RGJiKXAyoDNNvoITpraFOaFEGmdFeiKJsxx4sfpNA3ZXYBq_ATRmfDnQ0KPcaleSeU8Qq-xehWdgA49DyNKOZ-PlPE0DaXyEU87YYlI9ItTFLx4RcOR0nvBzHTdH0k3EWnlC94Pf9CdealripSWZHl9M2meQg2qUDVFLkdZf2T3GRHe3t4M9JOY7LyjlGgKhwt4r8lqlJRP7b0BQ5bBY-yybvsEbzHXF6nhKFt_vg.lKw48AUH_0Tplmj2KRY4NX9t74gt9ETaPyYDaUGASLY&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779511044325&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010938&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=339021284152293914--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=339021284152293914&hvtargid=kwd-938674633911&hydadcr=17836_13794491_2332299&keywords=family+discipleship+matt+chandler&mcid=794b9ae035423f4ea04b6cfd6fd5cd39&qid=1787600024&sr=8-1) Interested in an affordable, personalized, and biblically-trustworthy education? Go to orlandochristianuniversity.org (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) to learn more about how Orlando Christian University might be the right place for you! Visit the FirstWord Podcast Network at orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts) to find more episodes of “Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant” or to discover the “FirstWord” and “Purpose Driven Leaders” podcasts releasing Fall 2026. If you want to grow in wisdom, godly community, and faith in our trustworthy God, come visit First Orlando on a Sunday morning or watch a service livestreamed to your home. Visit firstorlando.com (http://firstorlando.com) for more information. We’d love to see you there! Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University on the FirstWord Podcast Network. Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando. Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
19 Aug 2026
Guarding the Garden of Marriage
Why is marriage such a big deal in the Bible? God designed marriage to reflect the wonder of his gospel and to be the foundation for building flourishing families in his image. A godly marriage is like a garden: it displays unique, refreshing beauty, but hard work is required to keep it healthy and growing. Because of the Fall, marriages today are overgrown with distractions, sexual sins, and selfishness that threaten to destroy this good gift from our Father. The Scriptures use language of adultery and marriage to describe our relationship with God, so our ultimate hope lies in the true Bridegroom whom we will join at the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. Whether married or not, we must all fight to treat the marriage bed with honor as the incarnational reflection of Jesus’s love for his people. Join Pastor Trey Hildebrandt and Matt McGee to be equipped and encouraged as you tend, protect, and keep the garden of marriage holy. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 - 0:45) 1. The Elevated Beauty of Biblical Marriage from Creation to Gospel Redemption (0:46 – 7:45) 2. Tending the Garden of Marriage by Cultivating Time, Fun, and Prayer (7:46 – 20:45) 3. Protecting the Garden of Marriage by Uprooting Sin through Repentant Confession (20:46 – 37:06) 4. Keeping the Garden of Marriage Together, Surrounded by Wise Friends (37:07 – 44:14) Pastor’s Note: When the Garden is Desecrated by Abuse, Abandonment, or Adultery (44:15 – 46:25) Featured on the Firstword Podcast Network (46:26 - 47:24) Reflection Questions Does biblical marriage only bless those who are currently married? What practical wisdom from this episode challenges how you love your partner? Who are trustworthy friends that will come alongside your marriage to fight for you and your spouse as you face sin, repentance, and forgiveness? What role is there for single, divorced, widowed, etc. people to play in keeping the garden of marriage? How does Jesus as our Bridegroom transform our hope while we grieve the pain of broken marriages? Scripture References Genesis 1:26-31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NIV) Genesis 2:18-20 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%202&version=NIV) Genesis 2:21-25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%202&version=NIV) Song of Songs 2:1-17 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song%20of%20Songs%202&version=NIV) Song of Songs 8:6-7 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song%20of%20Songs%208&version=NIV) Ephesians 5:21-33 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205&version=NIV) Hebrews 13:4 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2013&version=NIV) Revelation 19:6-16 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2019&version=NIV) Revelation 21:1-27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2021&version=NIV) Referenced Resources The Princess Bride, directed by Rob Reiner (https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Bride-Rob-Reiner/dp/B0GWP2JK5L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SAFTQWCCBWBX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0BOHpCmg25FQxACeUkpZmiV94jwh6hyiKMHAt3MpkK_98HN3x5Q1XVUvM1Gjmbfk3j9HTeeflaJNjS3i38baiPRGCFEeoJ2qZwgCv3--iDi-QjFldmomni3mc33gEVvdB3Yh9PXa0Qr-uILqTjxIn40vN514ZwKgNvVpxRcU3jLhCTwNEBNgy5zlb9giIVPSRRdFx8O7Gy3FXFYglp-JC5idLij8War_xyCsYhErNG4.vL7w-gbHFlI_NWfdBndofiLpBJuw6Qf1gjkRKsTmOlw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+princess+bride&qid=1787063081&sprefix=the+princess+brid%2Caps%2C340&sr=8-1) Bill Curl & Lucy Pat Curl - "Pastor offers 'nothing but forgiveness' for man who murdered his wife," Florida Baptist Convention (https://flbaptist.org/pastor-offers-nothing-but-forgiveness-for-man-who-murdered-wife/) His Needs, Her Needs, by Willard F. Harley, Jr. (https://www.amazon.com/His-Needs-Her-Making-Romantic/dp/0800740998/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=184251175097&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yX3z_M_l8-F_QJJSfCm16S81nijZlmqAjRGZIWZYPgTpuOfbSH7ZyCxBWBFbFCfPNtZXy1L2sSd-olTRtoKM3-M35UHf8GwdxEavYrv74Z_kFSvh9wG2r_CbuLdaiTtpgGuA760N4OYerdREfzUGavxlb5seeA2mUNE_394FnL8XI1JyNTws7PnND0E-EYhCFAS6gE7p3FIKE-qGCvBLEoZPj0-R78hYcI5o1HBBRdI.k6wtkUULB3OGV7br7FQkHZzE8faQFCrUcZ7w80sd8_g&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779539648482&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010753&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11359612693601655403--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11359612693601655403&hvtargid=kwd-375240561747&hydadcr=22560_13531255_8360&keywords=his+needs+her+needs%27&mcid=18f7dd4445623563bfc0c150cd23f656&qid=1787064539&sr=8-1) The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim Keller (https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=187377534178&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._lHHp9MvvdLkqQ4kK4T3AYdc7_f7dTqtoJrtRr94_AMAubkMSl0g2lScEl0pqDI-9jljysIWOinv9C0UdQMnISV-36uqAAPW02foZFc4YOyS2kg0J6aNgHnGb411Xf93pXHKwhSU9DoJ2yxF-llGJVTzo_W5-wmrPP7dnBshu1iF9FZ7ClM5LNzajGdUTaC_G8LFaVGTsv2tPDbIuuc2heSC65OCPdsz0eqZsolH6bw.4JV4HNlzkByJ4Lc0eswWTBUUKqLcGAGo5C0ig8Tnml8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779644457171&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9057368&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=1922745136888705838--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1922745136888705838&hvtargid=kwd-1687804025&hydadcr=17805_13794534_2332399&keywords=the+meaning+of+marriage&mcid=74b91b79caaf3e34beb2011f218403e6&qid=1787064603&sr=8-1) Momentary Marriage, by John Piper (https://www.amazon.com/This-Momentary-Marriage-Parable-Permanence/dp/1433531119/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=188889424480&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S6WloZN-KBgQ4-v5IyVlhKNs4b6HtPN7tnQV52WZi31bTINXIn4ATuX0dYLMiSox94C10ydfBZUFda2_f67W32YcauSgfZ971tS4oSMugvY.xK4qWcRxgjZRd1pGM94mXoej1HbR2h2eV92c6Dux8OY&dib_tag=se&hvadid=793010551679&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9057368&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=6294715528865870917--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6294715528865870917&hvtargid=kwd-307992939050&hydadcr=22518_13864518_2444873&keywords=momentary+marriage&mcid=0e7628c158863903a9a176474d3e1b53&qid=1787064649&sr=8-1) Reengage | Watermark Church (https://www.reengage.org/) First Orlando Marriage Workshop (https://www.firstorlando.com/event/marriage-workshop/) & Prep for Marriage (https://www.firstorlando.com/event/prep-for-marriage/) Interested in an affordable, personalized, and biblically-trustworthy education? Go to orlandochristianuniversity.com (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) to learn more about how Orlando Christian University might be the right place for you! Visit the FirstWord Podcast Network at orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts) to find more episodes of “Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant” or to discover the “FirstWord” and “Purpose Driven Leaders” podcasts releasing Fall 2026. If you want to grow in wisdom, godly community, and faith in our trustworthy God, come visit First Orlando on a Sunday morning or watch a service livestreamed to your home. Visit firstorlando.com (http://firstorlando.com) for more information. We’d love to see you there! Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University on the FirstWord Podcast Network. Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando. Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
14 Aug 2026
Fighting for Family in a Broken World
What does it look like to love your family in today’s world? God’s good design for families hasn’t changed since he created humanity in his image (Genesis 1-2). God made us to be fruitful and multiply, to make flourishing families and societies, and to be in healthy relationships with those around us. But because of sin, our families are deeply broken. Today, we are surrounded by distractions and dangers that threaten our children. Even more dangerous than the external obstacles to healthy and holy families is the sin inside our own hearts and stories. No matter how you or your family have been wounded by this broken world, there is hope for forgiveness and healing through Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Trey Hildebrandt and Matt McGee to be equipped and encouraged as you prayerfully and practically fight for your family to be holy. Episode Chapters Sponsored by Orlando Christian University (0:00 - 1:11) 1. God’s Created Design for Family & Our Broken World (1:12 – 8:32) 2. External Obstacles to Healthy and Holy Families (8:33 – 27:06) 3. Internal Obstacles to Healthy and Holy Families (27:07 – 33:19) 4. Our Broken World & God’s Redemptive Design for Family (33:20 – 37:07) Epilogue: Prayer as Hopeful Obedience (37:08 – 47:07) Featured on the FirstWord Podcast Network (47:07 - 48:08) Show Notes Reflection Questions How has the family you grew up in shaped your view of God, of yourself, and of others? What or who were the most influential forces in your childhood? Were they good influences or bad influences? When you look honestly at your words and actions towards your family members, what does that reveal about your heart? In what ways have you sinned against your family? In what ways have other sins done against you damaged how you engage with your family? How can you turn to Christ for forgiveness and healing? Read about the family line of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-16. Why do you think Jesus was born into a family marked by such pain and brokenness? What hope do we have in Christ for the healing and holiness of our families? How do you pray for your family members? What do your prayers reflect about your own heart? How can you entrust your family to the Lord by practicing hope in Jesus? Scripture References Genesis 1:26-31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NIV) Genesis 2:4-25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%202&version=NIV) Genesis 4:1-26 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%204&version=NIV) Genesis 12:1-3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2012&version=NIV) Matthew 1:1-25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201&version=NIV) Ephesians 5:21-33 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205&version=NIV) Revelation 19:6-16 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2019&version=NIV) Revelation 21:1-27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2021&version=NIV) Referenced Resources “The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place” by Andy Crouch (https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Wise-Family-Everyday-Putting-Technology/dp/0801018668?scrlybrkr=a8ae8448) “Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms” by Justin Whitmel Earley (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Household-Practicing-Everyday-Rhythms/dp/0310362938) “Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer” by Tyler Staton (https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Like-Monks-Living-Fools/dp/031036535X) Interested in an affordable, personalized, and biblically-trustworthy education? Go to orlandochristianuniversity.com (http://orlandochristianuniversity.com) to learn more about how Orlando Christian University might be the right place for you! Visit the FirstWord Podcast Network at orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts (http://orlandochristianuniversity.org/podcasts) to find more episodes of “Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant” or to discover the “FirstWord” and “Purpose Driven Leaders” podcasts releasing Fall 2026. If you want to grow in wisdom, godly community, and faith in our trustworthy God, come visit First Orlando on a Sunday morning or watch a service livestreamed to your home. Visit firstorlando.com (http://firstorlando.com) for more information. We’d love to see you there! Show Credits Today’s episode was sponsored and produced by Orlando Christian University on the FirstWord Podcast Network. Video production by Stephen Whitaker, producer, and audio production by Alex Dombach. Show notes by Tucker Kemp, assistant producer. Design by Gissel Valois and project support by Patrick Barrett. Thank you to Dr. Steve Whitaker, OCU President and FirstWord CEO, for his vision and leadership over this podcast. Matt McGee is our host, and our featured co-host is Trey Hildebrant, lead teaching pastor of First Orlando. Powered and distributed by Spotify for Creators.
4 Aug 2026
Between the Lines with Trey Hildebrant: Trailer
First episode releases Friday, August 14!
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