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
Ephesians: Chapter 6
In this final episode of our journey through the book of Ephesians, we dive deep into one of Paul’s most powerful metaphors—the Armor of God. AJ helps us understand how each piece of spiritual armor equips us for the battles we face in life, fr...
Ephesians: Chapter 5 - Part 2
In this episode, we dive into the second half of Ephesians 5 and the first half of Ephesians 6, exploring the powerful (and controversial!) theme of mutual submission. We’ll unpack Paul’s teachings on how submission within relationships—between...
Ephesians: Chapter 5 - Part 1
In this episode, we explore the first half of Ephesians 5, where Paul urges Christians to walk in love, live as children of light, and stay far from "the deeds of darkness". Paul emphasizes the importance of avoiding sexual immorality, encourag...
Ephesians: Chapter 4 - Part 2
Paul doesn’t just talk theology—he makes it personal and practical! After laying the foundation of what we should believe, he shifts gears to show how those beliefs transform our daily lives. In one of the clearest, most actionable sections of ...
Ephesians: Chapter 4 - Part 1
After laying the foundation of what believers should believe, Paul shifts focus in Ephesians 4 to how we should live out those beliefs. Join AJ as she unpacks the first half of this powerful chapter, revealing how Paul calls us to live lives wo...
Ephesians: Chapter 3
Alyn delves into the recurring themes in Ephesians Chapter 3, exploring what it means to experience unity in Christ—especially among believers who come from different backgrounds, histories, and perspectives. What does this kind of unity look l...
Ephesians: Chapter 2
In this powerful chapter, the apostle Paul tackles a major challenge—uniting a church divided by cultural and religious differences. Jews and Greeks, two groups with vastly different histories and beliefs, were brought together by one common bo...
Ephesians: Chapter 1
In this episode, we dive deep into the opening chapter of Ephesians, where Paul passionately unfolds the incredible depth of God’s plan for our salvation. We’ll explore the profound theological truths Paul lays out and how he interweaves them w...
Ephesians: literary & historical context
We know, we know. That's not exactly a catchy title, right? But here's the thing: as we start our journey into the book of Ephesians, we have to recognize that before it was a letter for us in the New Testament, it was a letter to believers in ...
Discipleship: spotting your blindspots
One of the things Jesus spent most of his time doing while here on earth was confronting the blind spots of those around him. Why? Because blindspots keep us stuck with what we think we know, instead of allowing us to learn what we
Discipleship: healthy community
We were never designed to do life alone; we were made for relationship with God and others! The truth is we grow better in community. In this episode Alyn unpacks the benefits of healthy community and shows from Scripture the beauty of meeting ...
Discipleship: personal devotion
The beautiful thing about the Christian faith is we have the Holy Spirit to help us grow our faith. The Bible is full of things we can do TODAY to grow as a disciple of Jesus. In this episode, Alyn introduces us to the two major components of d...
What makes a disciple?
Jesus attracted different people to his ministry. There were crowds, followers, and disciples. In this episode, Alyn unpacks the words of Jesus to show us the four marks of a disciple and helps us discern between American cultural Christianity ...
Sonship 102 - The stages of biblical sonship - Part 2
We're not just saved from our sins, we're saved to become like Jesus, the perfect son. In this final installment of her Father Heart series, AJ explains the process of maturity to becoming Christ-like.
Sonship 101 - The stages of biblical sonship - Part 1
Are you a co-heir with Christ? If we are believers, we are born into the family of our Father God. We are Sons and Daughters of a Heavenly Father with an unfaltering love for us. But just like children in the natural, we grow through different ...
The Orphan Spirit
Scripture teaches us that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. That means that even though we are children of God, sometimes we don’t think like it! And because all beliefs produce behaviors, it’s really important if ...
Father types
All of us have some sort of relationship with our earthly fathers, even if we never knew them. Did you know that our history with our dad produces lenses, so to speak, that color how we see Father God? In this episode, AJ explores three of thos...
The prodigal father
Many people believe they know the story of the prodigal son. But what if we told you that the story is actually about the father, not the son? In this episode, AJ guides us through familiar territory but highlights truths we may have overlook...
The father heart of God
To many people God is distant, harsh, and strict. Yet Jesus came to introduce us to God as a father. This concept - known as "the father heart of God" is life changing when fully understood. In this episode, AJ begins to unpack the revelation b...
Forgiveness
Next to salvation, this might be the most important message you can hear for a life free from despair, bitterness, sickness and woe. The power of forgiveness is the power of God at work. When we can forgive those who have hurt or betrayed us, i...
Suffering (Part 2)
Last week we looked at what suffering is, and why God chooses it as part of our character formation. This week Alyn helps us find three keys to suffering well. If suffering is unavoidable in life, we may as well learn how to suffer well so we c...
Suffering (Part 1)
The problem of suffering is universal, yet rarely discussed in church. In this episode, Alyn talks about the role of suffering in the believer’s life and why we are not excused from it but are actually invited into it. 😱 He explores how sharing...
Tongues, interpretation of tongues (and discerning of spirits!)
We wrap up our series on gifts of the Holy Spirit with this teaching speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, and discerning of spirits. What are tongues? What are they used for? How do they work? These are just some of the ques...