Goodly Talks
Welcome to Goodly Talks, a podcast where seekers find faith and believers find growth.
Are you searching for meaning and purpose? Feeling lost on your spiritual journey? Or maybe you're a dedicated Christian wanting to nurture your faith and go deeper? Goodly Talks is for you.
Each week, we share powerful messages from our Sunday service that are clear, engaging, and easy to understand, regardless of your background or experience. We open up scripture, explore relevant topics, and provide answers for the problems you're facing today.
Our mission is twofold:
1. To guide those searching for faith towards a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. To equip believers with practical tools and insights to help them grow in their faith and make a positive impact on the world.
Whether you're a seeker, a new believer or a seasoned Christian, Goodly Talks offers something for everyone:
- Simple yet profound messages: We make complex topics accessible, leaving you with clear takeaways for real-life application.
- Open community: Share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with other listeners on their faith journeys.
- Practical steps: Gain actionable tips and encouragement to integrate the message into your daily life and grow closer to God.
Subscribe to Goodly Talks today and
- Discover the joy of a life in Christ
- Deepen your understanding of the Bible and its relevance to your life
- Connect with a supportive community of believers
- Grow your faith
Join us on this journey of spiritual growth and discovery. Subscribe today for free.
Episodes
154 episodes
How to heal the sick
What do we do with a command from Jesus that feels impossible? This week, Alyn tackles the wild tension between our human limitations and Jesus’ clear instruction to heal the sick. Starting in Matthew 10, we trace the call, the authori...
Why Jesus came (and what that means for you)
What actually changed because Jesus came? In this honest and hope-filled episode, AJ unpacks what happens when we step into the reality of the resurrection—not just in theory, but in everyday life. Drawing from personal stories, Script...
Living Hope: how to feed your faith when you’re running on empty
This week on Goodly Talks, AJ shares a powerful and honest reflection on the triumphal entry of Jesus, the hope we have in Him, and what to do when life doesn’t look like we thought it would. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories...
Palm Sunday, Passover, and the power of perspective
In this special Palm Sunday message, AJ reflects on Jesus’ triumphant yet humble entry into Jerusalem—not just as a historical event, but as a picture of two opposing kingdoms. AJ invites us to examine our own expectations of how Jesus “should”...
The Holy Spirit
In this episode of Goodly Talks, Alyn offers an invitation to encounter the Spirit of God in a real, personal, and powerful way. Starting in John 16, Alyn explores what Jesus meant when He said it’s better for us that He goes ...
Q&A: confrontation, conflict & courageous conversations
What do you do when a relationship feels off? How do you walk away from a conversation that’s going sideways? Should you revisit a confrontation that happened years ago? In this Q&A episode, Alyn responds to real questions from listeners ab...
3 keys to confrontation: navigating conflict without control or avoidance
In this episode of Goodly Talks, we’re starting to land our series on confrontation, conflict, and courageous conversations by diving into what biblical confrontation really looks like.Pulling from Romans 12.18 and Luke 17.3, Al...
Walking with God
In this episode of Goodly Talks, our intern Blake shares a powerful message about what it truly means to walk with God. Drawing from scripture and personal experiences, he challenges us to move beyond mere belief and into a lifestyle o...
Testimonies from a year of God's goodness
One year ago, we opened our doors with a simple prayer: God, do what only You can do. And He has.In this special episode, we’re celebrating one year of God’s faithfulness through the voices of those who’ve experienced it firsthand. You’l...
Communicate clearly: 3 keys you need to know
Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In this session, Alyn unpacks 3 simple keys for communicating with wisdom, clarity, and grace. Learn how to navigate communication breakdowns, understand different “codebooks” of in...
The truth about peace: why people-pleasing ain't it
Many people think peace means avoiding conflict, keeping the peace at all costs, or making sure everyone is happy. But biblical peace isn’t about people-pleasing or passivity. In this first message of our series, Conflict, Confrontation, an...
Generosity begets generosity
Generosity isn’t just something we do—it’s a way of life that creates a ripple effect. In this final message of our four-part series on blessing, Alyn unpacks the biblical principle that generosity begets generosity.Many people give, but...
The power of the tithe
The tithe is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Bible. For years, poor teaching has used it as a tool for guilt and shame—but that was never God’s intent.In this message, Alyn unpacks the timeless nature of tithing and why it...
Blessing beyond our comfort zone
We love to talk about some kinds of blessing, but there’s a danger that others make us uncomfortable. For example, we're fine with the idea that salvation is the ultimate blessing, but when we start talking about other kinds of blessin...
Money's not the problem
In this message, Alyn dives into a new topic that’s both challenging and transformative: blessing. Whether it’s cultural mindsets, incorrect teaching, or our pre-understandings about money and prosperity, Alyn helps us expl...
Looking forward
In this episode, AJ opens up about the negative mindsets she’s leaving behind as she steps into 2025. From letting go of self-doubt to breaking free from limiting beliefs, she shares personal insights on what it means to move forward with clari...
The Potter and The Clay
In this message, AJ takes us on a journey to the potter’s house, drawing inspiration from the Old Testament passages that vividly illustrate God as the Potter and us as the clay.Through the process of making pottery, we see a beautiful p...
Advent: Joy (and the thief of such)
In this episode, we’re diving into JOY—what it really is, how it’s different from happiness, and how we can protect it from its greatest thieves like comparison and anxiety. Alyn shares practical tools, biblical wisdom, and a powerful exercise ...
Advent: Hope & Peace
Join us as we explore the first two weeks of Advent: Hope and Peace. In this episode, we dive into the profound promises of God that bring light to the darkest seasons and peace that surpasses understanding.Whether you’re preparing your...
The Power of Words and Inner Vows
In this final episode of our Unstuck series, we’re exploring the incredible power of words—how they shape our lives, reflect our hearts, and even carry eternal weight. We dig into the topic of Inner Vows, these pesky little things that we make ...
Ungodly Beliefs
Ever feel like you’re living with less than what Jesus paid for? In this message, we tackle “ungodly beliefs” (UGBs)—those sneaky, subtle thoughts that feel true but don’t align with God’s word. These beliefs may have shaped how you think, spea...
Obvious and subtle: identifying what's holding you back
In this message, we explore the dynamics of the obvious and the subtle forces that impact our lives. From global issues to personal struggles, these “little foxes”—hidden patterns and subtle norms—can often go unnoticed but have a profound effe...
Bitter Root Expectations
Did you know our judgments of others can have a way of turning back on us—and sometimes in surprising ways? In this message, Alyn dives into how bitterness can set up expectations that defile others, trapping them in patterns that reinforce our...