"Did God Really Say?"
Honest conversations about God’s Word, godly living, and the issues that shape our lives. We want to help disciple men to think biblically, live faithfully, and engage culture through the truth of Scripture. We want to share long-form stories and testimonies from people within our church and community to encourage people.
What does it really mean to be gentle? In this episode, Byron, Casey, and Ethan unpack the biblical picture of gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit and challenge the idea that gentleness means weakness.
Through Scripture in Galatians, Matthew, and 1 & 2 Peter, we talk about what gentleness looks like in everyday life, from parenting and marriage to church leadership and social media. How do we correct someone without crushing them? How do we lead with strength while still showing humility and restraint?
Along the way, we share practical ways to grow in gentleness: relying on the Holy Spirit, bringing our burdens to God, meeting people where they are, and choosing one area to intentionally grow in over time.
Join us for a practical conversation about what it looks like to live with strength under control and reflect the character of Christ in the way we treat others.
8 Oct 2026
S1 E15 Faithfulness (with Darryl Smith)
Byron and Casey sit down with Darryl “Papa D” Smith to unpack faith and faithfulness as a fruit of the Spirit: what real trust in God looks like, how it differs from mere belief or spiritual gifts, and how it shows up in everyday obedience and through trials.
Darryl shares personal stories about sensing God’s call, stepping into interim ministry, and the importance of community, prayer, and perseverance. The episode also highlights common twists—presumption, positive‑thinking formulas, and feelings masquerading as God’s will—and encourages a steady, relational faith rooted in God’s character.
1 Oct 2026
S1 E14 Goodness
In this episode the Ethan, Casey and Byron unpack the biblical concept of goodness from Galatians and Genesis, discussing how God defines what is truly good versus cultural or personal standards. They explore practical dilemmas: truth-telling, workplace ethics, gossip, social media, and family roles, emphasizing the need for Scripture, the Spirit, wisdom, and Christian community to discern and act rightly.
The conversation highlights that goodness costs something, requires endurance, and ultimately comes from relationship with God and walking in the light.
24 Sept 2026
S1 E13 Kindness
This episode explores how everyday manners, parenting challenges, and church life connect to the biblical fruit of the Spirit: especially kindness.
Byron, Casey, and Ethan share personal stories about teaching children manners, navigating generosity, confronting hypocrisy, and how God’s kindness leads us toward repentance and transformed relationships.
17 Sept 2026
S1 E12 Patience
What does it really mean to be patient in a world that wants everything right now?
In this episode, Byron, Casey, and Ethan explore patience as the fourth fruit of the Spirit, digging into what the Bible means by patience, its Greek roots, and how it connects with love, joy, and self-control. Along the way, they look at stories from David, Abraham, Moses, Paul, and others to see what godly patience looks like—and how it differs from the instant gratification we’re so used to.
More than simply waiting, biblical patience is about learning to trust God, endure faithfully, and respond to people with grace. Join the conversation for practical encouragement on growing in patience through a deeper relationship with God.
10 Sept 2026
S1 E11 Peace
Byron, Casey, and Ethan reflect on what peace means: both the peaceful moments in nature and the deeper biblical idea of shalom as wholeness and reconciliation with God. Through scripture and personal stories they show peace is rooted in relationship with God, grows from love and joy, and shapes how we live with others.
They explore practical steps toward peace: trusting God, prayer, seeking reconciliation, and living by the Spirit, and point listeners to Psalm 23, Romans 5, and Philippians 4 for comfort and guidance.
3 Sept 2026
S1 E10 Joy
In this episode the Casey, Ethan and Byron explore the biblical meaning of joy as a fruit of the Spirit, contrasting temporary happiness with deep, enduring joy rooted in God. They discuss how joy can exist amid suffering, how it flows from God’s grace and love, and how choosing to rejoice is both a command and a gift of the Spirit.
The conversation references scripture (Galatians 5, James 1, Hebrews 12, Romans 5, John 15, Ecclesiastes, and others), practical examples, and personal stories to show how joy is produced through trusting God and pursuing obedience during trials.
27 Aug 2026
Grace Marriage: Smith & Reyes Testimonies
On this episode, Byron & Madison Smith and Ethan & Kennady Reyes share honest stories about how the regular, guided conversations of Grace Marriage have strengthened their relationships. They discuss the format (90-day sessions with prompts and dates), practical lessons like catching burnout early, managing different conflict styles, and keeping marriage a priority while parenting.
The group reflects on how investing in marriage affects parenting, models grace for kids, and builds healthy community rhythms. Listeners get candid moments, funny anecdotes, and concrete reasons why intentional marriage rhythms can prevent stagnation and keep love growing.
20 Aug 2026
S1 E9 Love (Galatians 5)
This episode explores the biblical meaning of love—the first fruit of the Spirit—and contrasts it with the culture’s self-gratifying redefinition. Ethan, Casey, and Byron examine Galatians 5 and 1 Corinthians 13 to show how true love combines sacrifice, truth, humility, and obedience.
They apply these insights to marriage, parenting, church life, and everyday relationships, warning against counterfeit love and offering practical ways Christians can intentionally choose and show authentic, Christlike love.
13 Aug 2026
S1 E8 Repentance
Ethan, Casey and Byron have a candid discussion on repentance — what it truly means, how it differs from regret, its relationship with faith, and how God’s Spirit, Scripture, and community lead us back to Him.
6 Aug 2026
S1 E7 Pleasure (Ecclesiastes)
In this episode of War on Words, Byron and Casey continue their series on the three great temptations—Prosperity, Power, and Pleasure—by asking an important question: Is pleasure the enemy, or is it a gift from God?
Looking at Genesis 3, the life of Solomon, and key passages throughout Scripture, they explore how God created us to enjoy His good gifts while warning against making pleasure our ultimate pursuit. The conversation tackles the dangers of both legalism, which treats all enjoyment as sinful, and hedonism, which elevates personal happiness above obedience to God. Along the way, they discuss practical ways to recognize when a good gift has become an idol and how Christians can find lasting joy by delighting in Christ above all else.
30 Jul 2026
S1 E6 Power (1 Samuel)
Byron and Casey talk about power, authority, and responsibility as the 2nd of the 3 P’s. They discuss biblical safeguards to protect from misuse of power and talk about our ultimate need to use what we have to love God and love others!
23 Jul 2026
S1 E5 Prosperity (Matthew 19 with Cevin Loftin)
Byron, Casey, and Cevin Loftin talk about the first of 3 P’s (Prosperity, Power and Pleasure) through the story of the Rich Young Ruler.
16 Jul 2026
S1 E4 Fighting Temptation (James 1)
Byron, Ethan, and Casey continue the discussion about temptation and how Christians are to think about and go about fighting temptation from James 1.
9 Jul 2026
S1 E3 Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4)
Byron, Ethan and Casey talk about Jesus’ temptation from Matthew 4 and see how He is the greater Adam and greater Israel. Every time they failed, Jesus succeeded and because of that we can have life! Because of Jesus’ obedience.
7 Jul 2026
Recovery & Breakthrough House with Charity Napier
This is a special episode with Charity Ryan talking about her own personal Recovery Journey as well as the creation of the Breakthrough House ministry in our church.
2 Jul 2026
S1 E2 Did God Really Say? (Genesis 3)
Byron, Casey, and Ethan dive into Genesis 3 to dive into how the enemy tries to distort God’s Word to tempt us. They talked about how these patterns from the very beginning are the same tactics that the enemy uses today in our lives.
25 Jun 2026
S1 E1 Introductions & Story Telling
Byron Smith, Casey Pinner and Ethan Reyes introduce the podcast and tell how God has brought them through life to this point. They also share their hopes for the podcast: to help our listeners learn to think and live godly.
18 Jun 2026
Africa Missions & Darryl Smith
Our former pastor, Darryl Smith, sits down to talk about our church’s Africa Missions journey and their most recent trip in June 2026.
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