Notes from Nineveh

And He Descended into Hell: The Silence Between the Cross and Resurrection

Sun, 10 May 2026 13:36:50 GMT

What did the early church mean when it confessed, “He descended into hell”? This episode explores Christ’s descent into death, the realm of the dead, and the fullness of His victory. Far from a forgotten line in the Apostles’ Creed, it reveals hope for suffering, death, and the fear beneath human existence.

Practically Speaking: The Scandal of the One Way

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:43:07 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore John chapter 14 and the unsettling claim of Jesus as “the way, the truth, and the life.” Why does the idea of one way still provoke modern culture? We discuss truth, trust, pluralism, and the invitation to follow Christ personally, not merely admire Him intellectually.

Practically Speaking: Formed, Not Just Informed

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:25:12 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore Acts of the Apostles 2:42–47 and the early Church’s devotion to Scripture, fellowship, prayer, and shared life. Discipleship was never meant to be information alone. It was formation. What shaped the first believers still speaks to how Christians are formed, rooted, and transformed today.

Practically Speaking: Not Fine, Still Held

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:34:37 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore how the resurrection functions as a present stabilizer. Hope is not denial but orientation. When life is not fine, we learn to stand, endure, and remain grounded in a living hope that holds steady through uncertainty, suffering, and change.

Living Without Seeing, Trusting the Risen Christ

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:55:21 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh, we explore what it means to trust the risen Christ without seeing. Through Thomas’s story, we examine doubt that stays in the room, honest wrestling, and the invitation of Jesus to move from uncertainty toward a deeper, steady, and living faith.

Practically Speaking: Post-Easter Check In: Living in the Reality of the Resurrection

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:17:22 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we return to the question that follows Easter: are we actually living as if the resurrection is true? This reflection invites an honest look at faith beyond the moment—moving us from doubt and conditions toward trust, surrender, and daily transformation in Christ.

Practically Speaking: Maundy Thursday to Good Friday-Fulfillment!

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:07:11 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, the journey moves from command to completion, from table to cross. Christ fulfills love through sacrifice and obedience, inviting us to embody humility, service, and faithfulness in both ordinary and costly moments.

The First Steps Forward: Guilt, Repentance, and Change.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:45:28 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore guilt and repentance as the first steps forward. Rather than avoiding or being overwhelmed by guilt, we consider how it can lead to clarity, responsibility, and real change, helping us move from awareness to action in everyday life.

Practically Speaking: The Grace and Courage to Become Someone New

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:47:30 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore how real change takes both grace and courage. We unpack the tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming, offering practical ways to face resistance, take responsibility, and step into a renewed life shaped by truth, growth, and intention.

Practically Speaking: Stop Procrastinating and Have the Hard Conversation With Yourself

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:56:39 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore why we delay the conversations we most need to have with ourselves. Drawing from Scripture, we confront avoidance, name procrastination for what it is, and consider how honesty before God becomes the first step toward responsibility, growth, and spiritual maturity.

The Battle Is Already Won

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:26:35 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh, we explore Romans 7 and 8 and the tension of the Christian life. The struggle with sin is real, but the outcome is not uncertain. In Christ there is no condemnation. The Christian life is learning to live inside the redemption already won.

Formation Over Escape: Faith That Matures Under Pressure

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:01:51 GMT

In This Episode of Notes from Nineveh, we explore Paul’s words in Acts 14:22, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God,” and why spiritual maturity is formed through pressure, not preserved by escape. Scripture shows that endurance, not avoidance, shapes resilient faith. We consider how suffering, struggle, and perseverance become instruments of growth, forming believers who are strengthened, grounded, and deeply rooted in Christ.

The Quiet War of Discipleship: A Battle Plan for Men

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:25:16 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh, the most important battles of a man’s life are rarely loud or dramatic. They are fought in habits, attention, and daily obedience. Discipleship is framed as a quiet war, where grace trains men through ordinary practices and faithful presence, embracing our calling rather than our comfort, through long obedience instead of quick fixes.

Men and the Good Fight, Part 2

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:55:53 GMT

In this second part of Notes from Nineveh: Men and the Good Fight, we talk about wisdom and knowledge, the shaping of faith, and how discernment forms healthy leadership. We explore submission and authority as gifts, not threats, and why emotional vulnerability with other men is a strength. This is a call to action for every man to build a battle plan and fight the good fight with intention.

Men and the Good Fight, Part 1

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:04:36 GMT

In this first part of Notes from Nineveh: Men and the Good Fight, we talk about what it means for men to fight the good fight of faith — not with bravado, but with courage, conviction, and endurance. We explore how the gifts of the Spirit form men for service and leadership, not self-promotion, in a weary world.

Cross or Cash? Exposing the False Promise of Health and Wealth

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:25:32 GMT

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh, we examine how Health and Wealth theology twists the gospel into a message of prosperity, comfort, and self-gain. Standing in contrast, the theology of the Cross reveals God’s power in weakness, suffering, and self-giving love—shaping a faith rooted in Christ, not consumerism.

Faith Alone, But Never Alone

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:43:59 GMT

Faith Alone, But Never Alone explores the tension and harmony between faith and works in the Christian life. Rooted in grace, true faith is never passive—it moves, loves, and serves. This episode unpacks why we're saved by grace through faith alone, yet that faith never remains alone. It bears fruit.

The Word—Not Just Written, But Lived

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:55:33 GMT

Scripture was never meant to remain on the page. In this episode of Notes from Nineveh, we explore how the Word shapes not just what we believe, but how we live. From quiet reading to active obedience, we consider how Scripture forms the inner life of a disciple—transforming hearts, habits, and hopes. What does it mean to live a life so rooted in the Word that it becomes visible in the world around us?

No Neutral Ground

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:50:44 GMT

This month’s Notes from Nineveh explores the urgent call of discipleship in a world of competing loyalties. No Neutral Ground unpacks five dimensions of following Jesus—spiritual, physical, and relational—urging us to reject passivity, embrace discipline, and live with bold conviction in a world where every inch is spiritually contested.

Come Out of Hiding: Living as the Beloved of God

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:30:47 GMT

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the concept of the true self in the context of Christian faith. Recorded on Good Friday, the discussion delves into the theme of authenticity and how Jesus' journey and teachings can guide individuals to their true selves. The conversation touches on the struggle between the false self, shaped by fear and societal pressures, and the true self, which aligns with God’s design. As they reflect on biblical lessons and personal experiences, the hosts encourage listeners to seek authenticity through faith in Christ, emphasizing the importance of spiritual growth and community in this journey.

Running or Becoming? Embracing Your True Self

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:32:02 GMT

We all feel the pull—to run, to hide, to become someone we’re not. In this first episode, we dive into the tension between the True Self and the False Self, exploring how easy it is to slip into roles, identities, and distractions that keep us from our real purpose. But what if God is working in the details, even when life feels confusing or uncomfortable? Join Dwain and Joe as we unpack the struggle to embrace our calling, the ways we resist it, and how grace continually invites us back to who we were meant to be. Whether you’re in a season of clarity or running in the opposite direction, this conversation is for you.