by Kenny Barnwell + Shannon Thompson
Welcome to "On Solid Ground," a podcast for Christians seeking to build a life on the cornerstone of Christ. This isn't a show about having all the answers, but rather an honest conversation and exploration of a personal sanctification journey. Join Hosts Kenny and Shannon as they explore what it means to build strong pillars of faith, family, fitness, and future, while creating a life of purpose and power that truly stands on Solid Ground.
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July 20, 2026
<p>In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about faith, religion, denominations, discernment, and the desire to go deeper in the search for truth.</p><p>The conversation begins with Kenny sharing about a major life transition after stepping away from a job he once felt was divinely connected. He opens up about being back in a season of uncertainty, building, freelancing, pursuing speaking, and trying to discern what God is doing next.</p><p>From there, the conversation turns toward something that has been weighing on Kenny’s mind: the difference between relationship with Christ and the religious structures that often form around Christianity.</p><p>Kenny and Shannon talk about different Christian traditions, early Christianity, Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Coptic Christianity, Protestantism, personal development, and the challenge of knowing where to seek wisdom without losing sight of Jesus.</p><p>Questions like:</p><ul><li>How deep should Christians go in studying church history?</li><li>Is it wrong to learn from other Christian traditions?</li><li>How do we know when we are seeking truth versus just chasing more information?</li><li>Can learning about other religions or worldviews strengthen our faith?</li><li>How do we keep Jesus as the center when the world is full of noise, opinions, and distractions?</li><li>What does it mean to seek God deeply without replacing Him with systems, teachers, or self-improvement?</li></ul><p>And more...</p><p>This episode is a reminder that asking questions does not have to weaken your faith. It can deepen it.</p><p>But through all the studying, searching, learning, and wrestling, the foundation must remain the same.</p><p>Jesus is the truth.</p><p>Jesus is the way.</p><p>Jesus is enough.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scriptures Referenced:</strong></p><ul><li><p>John 14:6</p></li><li><p>Hebrews 11:6</p></li><li><p>Matthew 7:7-8</p></li><li><p>Matthew 7:13-14</p></li><li><p>Matthew 5:15</p></li><li><p>Isaiah 55:8-9</p></li><li><p>John 10:10</p></li><li><p>Matthew 6:33</p></li><li><p>Hebrews 10:25</p></li><li><p>Psalm 42:7</p></li><li><p>Revelation 2:4</p></li><li><p>Revelation 22:18-19</p></li><li><p>John 18:38</p></li><li><p>John 16:13</p></li><li><p>John 10:28</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>As Mentioned in the Episode...</p><p>We launched The Rock, our community for people who want to grow deeper in their faith, build strong foundations, and do life alongside other believers. The Rock is a free Facebook group.</p><p>If you would like to join the conversation beyond the podcast, you can join us here: <strong>JOIN THE ROCK!</strong><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onsolidgroundcommunity">https://www.facebook.com/groups/onsolidgroundcommunity</a>\</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe</strong></p>
July 13, 2026
<p>In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about fasting, prayer, spiritual discipline, and what it means to deny the flesh in order to draw closer to God.</p><p>Kenny opens up about fasting and shares that while he has fasted before for health reasons, he has not yet done a true spiritual fast.</p><p>That leads into a deeper conversation about what biblical fasting is, why Christians fast, and how fasting is not about trying to twist God's arm or prove how spiritual we are.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about the difference between health fasting and spiritual fasting, the importance of fasting in secret, the power of prayer during a fast, and how fasting can reveal what has been ruling our appetite, attention, and desires.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions like:</p><ul><li>What does the Bible say about fasting?</li><li>Why did Jesus talk about fasting in secret?</li><li>What is the difference between a complete fast and a Daniel fast?</li><li>How does fasting help us deny the flesh and strengthen the spirit?</li><li>Can fasting help us seek clarity, guidance, and discernment from God?</li><li>What should someone do if they feel called to fast but have never done it before?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We do not pretend to have all the answers. This is a real conversation between two Christians talking honestly about spiritual discipline, dependence on God, and the desire to grow closer to Him. </p><p>This episode is a reminder that fasting is not about looking spiritual. It is about drawing near to God. It is about surrendering the appetites of the world. And it is about making space for the Holy Spirit to strengthen what the flesh often tries to control.</p><p><br></p><p>Scriptures Referenced in Conversation</p><ul><li><p>Matthew 6:16-18</p></li><li><p>Matthew 4:4</p></li><li><p>Isaiah 58:6-7</p></li><li><p>Philippians 4:6-7</p></li><li><p>Ezra 8:23</p></li><li><p>Esther 4:16</p></li><li><p>2 Samuel 12:16-23</p></li><li><p>Daniel 1:12-16</p></li><li><p>Daniel 10:2-3</p></li><li><p>Exodus 34:28</p></li><li><p>1 Kings 19:8</p></li><li><p>Matthew 4:1-2</p></li><li><p>Mark 9:29</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>As Mentioned in the Episode...</p><p><br></p><p>We launched The Rock, our community for people who want to grow deeper in their faith, build strong foundations, and do life alongside other believers. The Rock is a free Facebook group.</p><p>If you would like to join the conversation beyond the podcast, you can join us here: <strong>JOIN THE ROCK!</strong><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onsolidgroundcommunity">https://www.facebook.com/groups/onsolidgroundcommunity</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe</strong></p>
July 6, 2026
<p>In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about women preaching, women in church leadership, and how Christians should approach difficult Bible passages with humility and discernment.</p><p>They bring up a topic that many Christians have wrestled with: what does the Bible actually say about women teaching, preaching, and holding authority in the church?</p><p>Kenny reads from 1 Timothy 2 and shares why this topic has been something he has thought about since coming back to Christ.</p><p>We talk about the difference between faith in Jesus and the religious debates that often divide denominations.</p><p>Questions like:</p><ul><li>Can women preach?</li><li>What did Paul mean when he wrote that he did not permit a woman to teach or assume authority over a man?</li><li>Was Paul addressing a specific church issue in a specific cultural moment?</li><li>What is the difference between teaching, preaching, leadership, and authority?</li><li>How do we think about women like Deborah, Priscilla, Phoebe, Mary Magdalene, and the woman at the well?</li><li>How do we handle Bible passages that are difficult to understand?</li></ul><p>And more...</p><p>We do not pretend to have all the answers. This is a real conversation between two Christians trying to understand Scripture, honor God, and keep the main thing the main thing.</p><p>This episode is a reminder that hard questions do not have to shake our foundation. They can push us deeper into Scripture. They can lead us to prayer. And they can remind us that our salvation rests in Jesus Christ, not in having every secondary issue perfectly figured out.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scriptures Referenced:</strong></p><ul><li><p>1 Timothy 2:1-15</p></li><li><p>1 Timothy 2:12</p></li><li><p>Galatians 3:28</p></li><li><p>Judges 4-5</p></li><li><p>Acts 18:24-26</p></li><li><p>Romans 16:1-3</p></li><li><p>John 4:1-42</p></li><li><p>John 20:11-18</p></li><li><p>Daniel 3</p></li><li><p>Daniel 6</p></li><li><p>John 21:15-17</p></li><li><p>Matthew 18:6</p></li><li><p>Matthew 18:20</p></li><li><p>Philippians 4:7</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>As Mentioned in the Episode...</p><p>We launched The Rock, our community for people who want to grow deeper in their faith, build strong foundations, and do life alongside other believers. The Rock is a free Facebook group.</p><p>If you would like to join the conversation beyond the podcast, you can join us here: JOIN THE ROCK!<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onsolidgroundcommunity">https://www.facebook.com/groups/onsolidgroundcommunity</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe</strong></p>
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Welcome to "On Solid Ground," a podcast for Christians seeking to build a life on the cornerstone of Christ.
This isn't a show about having all the answers, but rather an honest conversation and exploration of a personal sanctification journey.
Join Hosts Kenny and Shannon as they explore what it means to build strong pillars of faith, family, fitness, and future, while creating a life of purpose and power that truly stands on Solid Ground.
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