Modern Problems & Ancient Solutions
This series examines the modern pressures, anxieties, and cultural shifts facing believers today through the timeless wisdom of sacred Scripture. By revisiting ancient truths found in scripture, this series equips listeners to align their lives with God's grander story, replacing isolation with authentic community, fear with faith, and cultural conformity with radical, gospel-centered living.
Modern Problems - Ancient Solutions
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In this message kicking off the series Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions, Mike explores how ancient biblical wisdom equips us to face modern anxiety, cultural division, and changing times. Looking at the early church's struggles in Galatians 2, he highlights how losing sight of the gospel story can cause us to fall back into fear, hypocrisy, and isolation. To help believers align their lives with God's grander story, he shares three counter-practices to cultivate a clear gospel vision: looking down to recognize God working in the ordinary present, looking again to see people and situations through the eyes of faith rather than snap judgments, and looking to others for community, accountability, and encouragement.
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In this episode of the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Josh sits down with long-time friend and mentor Rodger Frey for an honest conversation about confronting mortality, aging, and physical decline. Sharing how an eight-year-old girl's serene faith before brain surgery first led him to Christ, Rodger reflects on a lifetime of bold ministry, entrepreneurship, and radical generosity—and how those early spiritual habits carry him today. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago, Rodger candidly discusses the reality of losing physical capability and the choice to cultivate daily gratitude instead of bitterness or despair. Drawing inspiration from the story of Samson, he offers a moving testament to finding joy, practicing supernatural forgiveness, and discovering purpose in God’s sovereignty through every stage of life.
Evangelism
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In this sermon from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Kaj addresses the discomfort and cultural taboos surrounding evangelism in today’s self-centered world. Drawing from John 1, he presents a natural, relational model for sharing faith that shifts away from high-pressure tactics or privatized belief. Believers are encouraged to follow four practical movements: abiding in Jesus to daily receive His love, finding people in their existing networks of family, friends, and neighbors, living a questionable life through distinct, visible actions that evoke curiosity, and taking a risk by stepping into the story God is already writing in others' lives.
Anxiety
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In this sermon from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Jason addresses the widespread culture of anxiety, isolating technology, and fear, grounding his message in Philippians 4:4–13. He unpacks how toxic "what ifs" trap people in worst-case scenarios, inviting listeners to shift their perspective to "what if God" and replace anxiety with faith. By examining Paul’s "whatever is" list, Jason shows how false identities and lies can be countered by fixing our thoughts on Jesus, who fills our spiritual gaps and offers true peace. Ultimately, he encourages believers to rest in God's promises, step out in vulnerability, and embrace a community-driven faith that overcomes anxiety together.
Interview with Rodger Frey
Do Not Be Conformed
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In this message from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Mike addresses how cultural forces and "expressive individualism" subtly shape believers to prioritize self-reliance over God and community. Drawing on Romans 12:1–2 and the historical example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's underground seminary at Finkenwald, he presents a vision of counter-formation and spiritual resistance. True transformation and discerning God's will cannot happen in isolation; rather, believers are called to lay down their lives as one unified sacrifice, actively leaning on and discerning with one another as interconnected members of Christ's body.