The Check In

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When You Stop Reading Scripture and Start Studying It

Going through a difficult season led to stepping away from social media and diving deeper into Scripture. In this clip, the guys talk about slowing down, breaking verses apart, and how truly studying God's Word can change your perspective, strengthen your faith, and bring peace when you're struggling.

Your Struggle Is Temporary — The Glory Is Eternal

The guys break down 2 Corinthians 4:16–17 and Paul's reminder not to lose heart in the middle of suffering. Looking at everything Paul endured, they explore why he could still call his affliction “light and momentary” when compared with eternity—and how that perspective can change the way we face hardship today.

She Raised Four Boys on Her Own

The guys share a funny but meaningful story about a mother who raised four boys by herself and somehow managed to be both tough and loving when each was needed. The conversation turns into appreciation for moms, the sacrifices they make, and the challenge of finding Scripture that truly captures everything they do.

When You Want It Now, but God Says Wait

The guys talk about struggling with patience, wanting things to happen immediately, and the frustration that comes when life doesn’t move on our schedule. The conversation turns to trusting God’s timing and recognizing that forcing something before its time can sometimes create more problems than simply waiting.

Stop Living in the Rearview Mirror

The past can teach you, but it shouldn't control where you're headed. The guys talk about learning from painful experiences, letting go of hurt, choosing forgiveness, and giving that weight to God so you can finally move forward.

When Your Mom Becomes More Than Just a Parent

The guys talk about the moment a parent-child relationship begins to grow into something deeper. By creating a place where he could talk openly without fear of judgment, his mom built a level of trust that turned into a lifelong friendship while never losing the respect between parent and son.

Trust God Even When You Don’t Understand

The guys break down Proverbs 3:5–6 and explain why trusting God is more than a comforting idea—it’s a way of making decisions. The conversation focuses on surrendering control, recognizing the limits of our own understanding, and inviting God into every part of life instead of only turning to Him when things go wrong.

What If God’s Direction Isn’t the Answer You Wanted?

The guys open The Check In with Proverbs 3:5–6 and a question most believers eventually face: what happens when God’s direction doesn’t match the path you had planned? They talk about asking for guidance, recognizing signs, and learning to trust God even when His answer isn’t the one you hoped for.

What If the Door God Opens Doesn’t Look Like You Expected?

Sometimes the opportunities we pray for don’t arrive in the form we imagined. The guys talk about recognizing when God may be opening a door, why His direction can be easy to miss, and how stepping into the unknown often requires leaving your comfort zone behind.

How Do You Recognize God’s Voice?

God doesn’t always speak in the way we expect. The guys talk about recognizing His voice through Scripture, prayer, conviction, people, and the circumstances around us—and why spending consistent time with God can make His direction easier to recognize.

Sometimes Faith Means Walking Before You Know Where You’re Going

The guys look at Abraham’s example in Hebrews 11:8 and what it means to obey God without having every answer first. The conversation turns to blind faith, trusting God’s timing, and continuing forward even when you don’t fully understand where the path is leading.

Don’t Let Fear Keep You From God’s Purpose

Fear can make us hesitate, second-guess ourselves, and turn away from the path God may be calling us toward. The guys talk about pushing through fear, trusting that God is with you, and recognizing how fear and doubt can keep you from growth, clarity, and deeper faith.

Sometimes the Wilderness Is Preparation

The Bible is full of people who went through seasons of isolation before stepping into something bigger. The guys talk about Moses, Jesus, David, and Joseph—and how time alone can become a place of preparation, growth, and peace when you stop seeing it as wasted time.

Your Pain Could Be Part of Your Purpose

The things you survive may become the very things God uses to help someone else. The guys talk about suffering, purpose, small acts of service, and why living with integrity and being faithful in the little things can have a bigger impact than we realize.

Am I Becoming the Person I’m Supposed to Be?

Even with family, friendships, blessings, and opportunities, it’s still possible to feel like something is missing. The guys talk about purpose, personal growth, and the hard question of whether we sometimes stand in our own way when it comes to becoming the person God is calling us to be.

The Real Wins Aren’t the Things You Own

The guys talk about recognizing the wins that actually matter. Money, possessions, and opportunities can disappear, but having family and friends who will still be there when everything else is gone is a different kind of blessing—and sometimes the biggest win of all.

The Cross I Found at the Right Time

After conversations about making changes and becoming a better man, an old cross unexpectedly resurfaced after years of being forgotten. The guys talk about why that moment felt like more than coincidence and how a simple object became a daily reminder of the direction he knew he needed to take.

Life Isn’t as Scary When You Have a Place to Land

The guys talk about how faith in God, trust in each other, and strong family bonds can make life feel less intimidating. Having people who will stand by you, catch you when you fall, and give you somewhere to land can change the way you face hard seasons.

Sometimes the Change You Pray For Looks Different Than You Expected

Change doesn’t always arrive the way we imagined. The guys talk about trusting God through painful or unexpected transitions, looking for the silver lining, and believing that even when the path isn’t clear, the change can still be shaping you for something better.

Finding Jesus in the Middle of War

Angry at God, grieving the loss of his mother, and facing the fear of war, Jason wanted nothing to do with faith. But a fellow Marine kept opening the Bible, sharing Scripture, and reminding him that Jesus loved him—until those words finally began breaking through and led to a life-changing moment in the desert.

Growing Up Angry at God

Jason talks about losing his mother in a way that never gave him real closure and how that pain shaped his teenage years. He opens up about anger, alcohol, drugs, and the unanswered questions he carried with him long before joining the Marine Corps.

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