The Tuesday Huddle: Real conversations about Scripture, faith, and everyday life.

Turns out, taking a nap might actually be an act of faith! This week on the Tuesday Huddle, Shawn and Jessica dig into Hebrews 4 and what it really means to rest--not as a reward you earn, but as a gift God's already offering. They talk Sabbath, daily rhythms, and why saying yes to rest might be one of the most faithful things you do this week. Hit play.

Jonah was angry enough to die...OVER A PLANT. We block family members over political posts. Same spirit, different century. Rev. Shawn and Jessica dig into what our anger is really doing to us, what God’s question to Jonah has to do with today, and two key questions to help you determine if your anger is righteous or just down-right ruinous. Tuesday Huddle is live now. 🎙️

🎧Does God change his mind? That's a tough question and the Bible doesn't shy away from it!
Jonah 3:10 says it plainly: "God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them." But that's not the only head-scratcher in this chapter. How does an 8-word sermon bring an entire city to its knees and convert a king?
This week's Tuesday Huddle doesn't dodge the hard stuff. Join us as we wrestle with second chances, mercy, and what genuine repentance actually looks like.
Listen here or watch at the link 👉 https://walnuthillchurchky.org/mmqb/

What happens when we don't listen to God? It may not involve thunderbolts and lightning, but you still might end up in the belly of a fish thinking, "Whale, that escalated quickly!" (Sorry—we couldn't resist. 🐋😄)
That's exactly what happens to the minor prophet Jonah after he tries to run in the opposite direction of God's call to go to Nineveh. What follows is a drama on the high seas, a whale of a tale, and some important lessons about what happens when we run from God. And that's just Chapter 1!
🎧 Take a listen to our first Tuesday Huddle in the Book of Jonah and consider where God may be calling YOU to trust Him more deeply. 🙏

Violent wind. Divided tongues. Possible xenoglossy. Sound like someone broke into the “new wine” a little too early? Some witnesses at the time thought so, too. But no — this was the HOLY SPIRIT being poured out upon Christ’s disciples and the group of more than 100 believers gathered in Jerusalem, waiting just as Jesus had instructed them. This is the story of Pentecost.
Join us as we explore this remarkable moment in the life of the Church and what it still means for us today: how God meets people where they are, what faithful witness looks like across cultures and experiences, and whether we approach Scripture with the posture of cynics or believers.

"Love is patient, love is kind..." and, according to Paul in 1 Corinthians 13, love is also not irritable. 😅
Easier said than done, right? In a world full of hot-button issues and daily frustrations, keeping our cool is a constant battle. In our latest podcast episode, we’re diving into how we can actually combat irritability and what the true antidote might be.
Plus, Rev. Shawn shares something on this topic that he admits he would never say in a Sunday sermon! 🤫👇

🎙️The Tuesday Huddle is back! This week, we’re diving into the Apostle Paul’s “Love Chapter," 1 Corinthians 13 with all the questions including what makes our spiritual gifts actually matter? Why does HOW we give matter just as much as WHAT we give? And what would Rev. Shawn do differently if he had a do-over? 👀
Tune in on your drive, your walk, or wherever you listen to podcasts this week! 🎧

"Are we doing this right?” 😬
In The Gospel of Matthew 6, Jesus tells us not to “keep on babbling” in prayer, reminding us that God already knows what we need. So what does matter when we pray?
Take a listen to this week’s Tuesday Huddle to hear what two ministers--the Rev. Donna Barr and Rev. Shawn Barkley--say is the MOST important thing to do when we come to God, and how gratitude can transform our prayers and our lives.

Tough Times for Jacob—and a Life-Changing Encounter
This week’s Tuesday Huddle follows Jacob’s tense return to face Esau, the brother he once deceived out of his inheritance. But instead of conflict with Esau, Jacob finds himself in another showdown--with God.😬
 
🎧 Listen in as we explore this powerful story and the promise of prayer in life’s struggles. 🙏

THE BOOK OF EXODUS: MORE THAN JUST, well, AN EXODUS!In this week’s Tuesday Huddle, we took a deeper dive into Exodus—moving beyond the Golden Calf and Sunday’s sermon to explore the broader story of God’s deliverance, covenant, and presence among His people. From the very origins of the book to the formation of Israel’s identity, we traced how this powerful chapter reveals both God’s faithfulness and humanity’s ongoing struggle to trust Him. Join us for a little fun and a meaningful “run” through one of the most important books of the Bible!