Asking for a Neighbor Castos https://www.redemptionhillfw.org Because we’ve all got questions we’re "asking for a neighbor." Honest conversations for the curious, the skeptical, and everyone in between. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:13:53 +0000 en © 2026 https://episodes.castos.com/672143d5bb3d65-74054051/images/podcast/covers/c1a-83818-z34nrxvzi30k-awp52z.png Asking for a Neighbor https://www.redemptionhillfw.org Because we’ve all got questions we’re "asking for a neighbor." Honest conversations for the curious, the skeptical, and everyone in between. Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day episodic Because we’ve all got questions we’re "asking for a neighbor." Honest conversations for the curious, the skeptical, and everyone in between. Redemption Hill Church info@redemptionhillfw.org false https://feeds.castos.com/634jd yes <![CDATA[Can you believe in Aliens if you believe the Bible?]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:13:53 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/2482045 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/can-you-believe-in-aliens-if-you-believe-the-bible Episode Summary

In this episode, we dive into the cultural fascination with government UFO disclosures, a surprising take on outer space from C.S. Lewis, and how a terrifying Texas thunderstorm can actually teach us the difference between dreadful and delightful fear. We are asking for a neighbor: If God is completely sovereign over the vast unknowns of the universe and the tragic storms of life, how do we anchor our hearts in His goodness instead of being paralyzed by fear?

Chapters / Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Intro & The "Neighbor" Question of the Week
  • 05:40 – Government Disclosures & Psyops
  • 11:15 – The C.S. Lewis Trajectory (Space & The Image of God)
  • 18:50 – Humanity: The Only Broken Species?
  • 23:10 – Microevolution vs. Dystopian Timelines
  • 31:45 – Deep Dive: The Fear of God (Dread vs. Delight)
  • 42:10 – Discerning God in the Midst of Tragic Storms
  • 54:30 – Narnia, Book Recs, and Closing Thoughts

Key Verses & Quotes

  • Isaiah 6: The foundational scene where the layers of the unseen realm are pulled back, revealing a holy God so otherworldly pure that even sinless angels cover their eyes.
  • James 1:19: "Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..."
  • Notable Quote [00:19:12]: "I think we are the one species in the universe not doing what we are designed to do because we've rebelled against God, and that's the curse of sin." — Brad Holcomb
  • Notable Quote [00:33:45]: "He’s not trembling because he’s terrified of his wife. He’s trembling because of delight. He’s so delighted to be with the object of his affection that his body is responding to it. That’s the fear of the Lord for the Christian." — Brad Holcomb
  • Notable Quote [00:46:15]: "In moments of tragedy, you can uphold a good, big God theology... but as one Christian to another human, our job is to weep with those who weep, not explain everything." — Brad Holcomb

Resources & Links

  • The Pastor by Eugene Peterson
  • Heaven by Randy Alcorn
  • Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill
  • Leadership on the Line by Martin Linsky and Ronald A. Heifetz

Join the Conversation

Got a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"?

Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org

Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays 10 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth TX, 76133

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Ask For A Neighbor
  • (00:00:32) - A Question for Brad
  • (00:00:46) - Paul Was Surprised By His Take on Aliens
  • (00:03:02) - Pastor on the UFO Disclosure
  • (00:06:38) - Ezekiel Saw Angels
  • (00:09:00) - Trump on His Views on Aliens
  • (00:09:50) - C. S. Lewis on Alien Life
  • (00:12:54) - Louis C. Lewis On Aliens
  • (00:15:59) - Macro-Evolution vs. Micro Evolution
  • (00:19:46) - Lewis on Contact With Alien Aliens
  • (00:23:34) - Trump on the Meeting With the Russians
  • (00:24:01) - Chaos: The Story of the CIA and Charles Manson
  • (00:25:20) - Favorite Books of All Time
  • (00:27:56) - "Narnia: The Movie Review"
  • (00:28:52) - The Beautiful Life of Narnia
  • (00:31:22) - The Fear of God for the Non-Believer
  • (00:36:36) - The Fear of the Lord for the Christian
  • (00:41:48) - What Is Fear in People's Lives?
  • (00:42:02) - Storms in the Life
  • (00:43:05) - God's Fear of Storms
  • (00:46:21) - Wonders of the World: The Great God
  • (00:49:26) - TALKING TO SEAN
]]> false Episode Summary

In this episode, we dive into the cultural fascination with government UFO disclosures, a surprising take on outer space from C.S. Lewis, and how a terrifying Texas thunderstorm can actually teach us the difference between dreadful and delightful fear. We are asking for a neighbor: If God is completely sovereign over the vast unknowns of the universe and the tragic storms of life, how do we anchor our hearts in His goodness instead of being paralyzed by fear?

Chapters / Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Intro & The "Neighbor" Question of the Week
  • 05:40 – Government Disclosures & Psyops
  • 11:15 – The C.S. Lewis Trajectory (Space & The Image of God)
  • 18:50 – Humanity: The Only Broken Species?
  • 23:10 – Microevolution vs. Dystopian Timelines
  • 31:45 – Deep Dive: The Fear of God (Dread vs. Delight)
  • 42:10 – Discerning God in the Midst of Tragic Storms
  • 54:30 – Narnia, Book Recs, and Closing Thoughts

Key Verses & Quotes

  • Isaiah 6: The foundational scene where the layers of the unseen realm are pulled back, revealing a holy God so otherworldly pure that even sinless angels cover their eyes.
  • James 1:19: "Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..."
  • Notable Quote [00:19:12]: "I think we are the one species in the universe not doing what we are designed to do because we've rebelled against God, and that's the curse of sin." — Brad Holcomb
  • Notable Quote [00:33:45]: "He’s not trembling because he’s terrified of his wife. He’s trembling because of delight. He’s so delighted to be with the object of his affection that his body is responding to it. That’s the fear of the Lord for the Christian." — Brad Holcomb
  • Notable Quote [00:46:15]: "In moments of tragedy, you can uphold a good, big God theology... but as one Christian to another human, our job is to weep with those who weep, not explain everything." — Brad Holcomb

Resources & Links

  • The Pastor by Eugene Peterson
  • Heaven by Randy Alcorn
  • Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill
  • Leadership on the Line by Martin Linsky and Ronald A. Heifetz

Join the Conversation

Got a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"?

Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org

Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays 10 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth TX, 76133

]]> 00:50:06 <![CDATA[How do you walk with someone who is going through deconstruction? | Asking for a Neighbor]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 20:34:35 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/2465120 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/how-do-you-walk-with-someone-who-is-going-through-deconstruction-asking-for-a-neighbor [This week a neighbor asked us how we should walk with someone who is struggling with their faith or going through deconstruction]

In this episode of Asking for a Neighbor, we tackle three profound cultural and spiritual dynamics affecting modern Christian life: technology, youth gambling, and faith deconstruction. We begin by examining whether constant information exposure and AI are harming our critical thinking and emotional health. From there, we transition into a moral and regulatory discussion on the rapid rise of mobile sports betting among young adults and the vital role of parental discipleship. Finally, we explore how to patiently, prayerfully, and curiously walk alongside a friend or loved one who is walking away from their faith. How can we maintain deep relationships and speak truth in love without falling into the trap of manipulation?

Chapters / Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Intro & The Question from a Neighbor: Overexposure to Information. A candid discussion on whether the modern 24-hour news cycle, doom scrolling, and constant information inundation are driving unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety compared to previous generations.
  • 05:12 – Technology, AI, and the Human Soul: Evaluating the shift from critical thinking and manual skill sets to outsourced cognitive labor. The hosts unpack the pastoral framework of "Receive, Reject, Redeem" when engaging with technological advancements.
  • 12:45 – Sports Betting & Parental Discipleship: Navigating the rapid legalization and societal ramifications of online gambling. The pastors distinguish between true investing (building objective value) and gambling, emphasizing that while government regulation has its place, the home and the church must serve as the primary moral anchors.
  • 20:30 – Scriptural Deep Dive on Deconstruction: Defining the spectrum of faith deconstruction. The hosts contrast healthy theological refinement (reconstructing around truth) with total apostasy (abandoning core Christian doctrines like the Trinity and the Resurrection), grounding the discussion in Hebrews 6, 1 John 2, and the Parable of the Soils.
  • 32:15 – Practical Takeaways for Walking with a Deconstructing Friend: Utilizing Proverbs 20:5 to draw out the deep waters of a friend's heart through slow, prayerful, and curious question-asking rather than defensive argumentation.
  • 40:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro: Embracing Christ's love for His broken bride, the church, and a robust 2-minute presentation of the Gospel message from Creation to Restoration.

Key Verses & Quotes

Proverbs 20:5: "The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."

1 John 2:19: "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us."

Notable Quote: "Being a good friend oftentimes is this very slow, patient, prayerful, curious, drawing out of these deep waters within their heart in order to help them in a more helpful way... It allows stress to diminish from you because you no longer feel the weight of having to navigate the conversation a certain way." — Brad

Notable Quote: "As we keep our eyes on Jesus, that actually grows our love and affection for the church, as broken and flawed as the church is... because we see how much Jesus loves his bride." — Shawn

Resources & Links

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Seniors Say They're Dying Earlier
  • (00:01:06) - Is the overexposure to violence in the media causing PTSD?
  • (00:04:08) - Sen. Rand Paul: Technology is Not the Problem
  • (00:09:46) - The Future of Technology
  • (00:11:23) - Who Should Fix AI?
  • (00:14:43) - Ask For A Neighbor
  • (00:15:16) - Should the Government Regulate Gambling?
  • (00:21:06) - Pushing the moral issue of gambling
  • (00:24:16) - Bradley on Gambling and Work
  • (00:26:17) - Mixed Views on the Family
  • (00:28:54) - Does Investing Be Sinful?
  • (00:30:28) - Government regulation of social media
  • (00:32:43) - God's Regulation of Sports Betting
  • (00:37:06) - Choosing the Right Phone for Your Child
  • (00:41:24) - What is Deconstruction?
  • (00:45:28) - Questions about Dissent and Apostasy
  • (00:48:43) - The Warning of Hebrews 6: Fall Away
  • (00:53:48) - Separation of Deconstruction and Apostasy
  • (00:59:21) - What is Unitarianism and the Trinity?
  • (01:02:23) - Sean on The Question About My Sister's SSA
  • (01:08:07) - Paul on Personal Criticism of Christians
  • (01:10:21) - Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus
  • (01:12:09) - Preaching the Gospel in 2 Minutes
]]> false [This week a neighbor asked us how we should walk with someone who is struggling with their faith or going through deconstruction]

In this episode of Asking for a Neighbor, we tackle three profound cultural and spiritual dynamics affecting modern Christian life: technology, youth gambling, and faith deconstruction. We begin by examining whether constant information exposure and AI are harming our critical thinking and emotional health. From there, we transition into a moral and regulatory discussion on the rapid rise of mobile sports betting among young adults and the vital role of parental discipleship. Finally, we explore how to patiently, prayerfully, and curiously walk alongside a friend or loved one who is walking away from their faith. How can we maintain deep relationships and speak truth in love without falling into the trap of manipulation?

Chapters / Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Intro & The Question from a Neighbor: Overexposure to Information. A candid discussion on whether the modern 24-hour news cycle, doom scrolling, and constant information inundation are driving unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety compared to previous generations.
  • 05:12 – Technology, AI, and the Human Soul: Evaluating the shift from critical thinking and manual skill sets to outsourced cognitive labor. The hosts unpack the pastoral framework of "Receive, Reject, Redeem" when engaging with technological advancements.
  • 12:45 – Sports Betting & Parental Discipleship: Navigating the rapid legalization and societal ramifications of online gambling. The pastors distinguish between true investing (building objective value) and gambling, emphasizing that while government regulation has its place, the home and the church must serve as the primary moral anchors.
  • 20:30 – Scriptural Deep Dive on Deconstruction: Defining the spectrum of faith deconstruction. The hosts contrast healthy theological refinement (reconstructing around truth) with total apostasy (abandoning core Christian doctrines like the Trinity and the Resurrection), grounding the discussion in Hebrews 6, 1 John 2, and the Parable of the Soils.
  • 32:15 – Practical Takeaways for Walking with a Deconstructing Friend: Utilizing Proverbs 20:5 to draw out the deep waters of a friend's heart through slow, prayerful, and curious question-asking rather than defensive argumentation.
  • 40:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro: Embracing Christ's love for His broken bride, the church, and a robust 2-minute presentation of the Gospel message from Creation to Restoration.

Key Verses & Quotes

Proverbs 20:5: "The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."

1 John 2:19: "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us."

Notable Quote: "Being a good friend oftentimes is this very slow, patient, prayerful, curious, drawing out of these deep waters within their heart in order to help them in a more helpful way... It allows stress to diminish from you because you no longer feel the weight of having to navigate the conversation a certain way." — Brad

Notable Quote: "As we keep our eyes on Jesus, that actually grows our love and affection for the church, as broken and flawed as the church is... because we see how much Jesus loves his bride." — Shawn

Resources & Links

Join the Conversation

Got a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"? Go here: Ask Anything! | Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org  | Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays 10 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth TX, 76133

]]> 01:14:08 <![CDATA[Should Christians Gamble?]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:32 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/2431558 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/should-christians-gamble Is gambling a sin, or is it a matter of Christian liberty? Today, we’re "asking for a neighbor" about the morality of modern sports betting and prediction markets, while diving deep into a difficult theological question: How do we hold our active responsibility to repent alongside God’s total sovereignty over our salvation? In other words…do we Repent ‘enough’?

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: The Great Pickle vs. Cucumber Debate

04:42 – The "Neighbor" Question: Christianity and Gambling

07:20 – Context: Legal Shifts, Technology, and Prediction Markets

11:15 – Is Gambling a Christian Liberty Issue?

14:30 – Stewardship: Time, Money, and the "Empty Thrill"

18:10 – Why Men? Testosterone, Risk, and the Search for Adventure

25:40 – Topic B: Is My Repentance "Repentant Enough"?

30:15 – Justification vs. Sanctification: Distinction Without Separation

34:50 – Scriptural Deep Dive: Worldly Grief vs. Godly Sorrow

39:10 – Practical Takeaways: John Owen and the Mortification of Sin

46:25 – Sovereignty vs. Responsibility: Psalm 51 and the Character of God

53:00 – Closing Thoughts & The Power of Community Prayer

Key Verses & Quotes

  • 2 Chronicles 7:14: "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear them from heaven and I will forgive their sin and heal their land."
  • Psalm 51: A scriptural blueprint of true repentance written by David after his sin with Bathsheba.
  • Notable Quote [23:18]: "One look at sin and 10 looks at Jesus."
  • Notable Quote [38:52]: "Always be killing sin or it’ll be killing you." – John Owen
  • Notable Quote [46:00]: "Children born after 1995 are overprotected from the real world and underprotected from the virtual one." – The Anxious Generation

Resources & Links

Join the ConversationGot a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"?

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - A Week in the Life of Jesus
  • (00:01:03) - Redemption Hill Church Ministers on the Death and Resurrection
  • (00:01:39) - Cucumbers vs Pickles
  • (00:03:36) - Not everyone likes cucumbers or onions
  • (00:04:24) - Christian Athletes on Sports Betting
  • (00:07:15) - Poker and Sports Betting
  • (00:13:41) - Gambling in the World
  • (00:17:52) - Poker Heads: Do We Need to Protect Our Kids?
  • (00:19:59) - Is My Repentance Good Enough?
  • (00:23:14) - Brad on Repentance and His Finished Work
  • (00:31:31) - How to Stop Being anxious About My Sin
  • (00:35:24) - "Worldly Grief and Godly sorrow"
  • (00:41:04) - How to Repent From Anxiety
  • (00:41:53) - What Does It Look Like to Put Our Sin to Death?
  • (00:46:35) - Is My Repentance Good Enough?
  • (00:49:31) - Repentance and Hate Sin
  • (00:51:28) - How to Repent
  • (00:56:25) - A Question for Next Steps
  • (00:57:39) - God's Sovereign Grace and Our Responsibility to Repent
  • (01:01:55) - What True Repentance Looks Like in Psalm 51
]]> false Is gambling a sin, or is it a matter of Christian liberty? Today, we’re "asking for a neighbor" about the morality of modern sports betting and prediction markets, while diving deep into a difficult theological question: How do we hold our active responsibility to repent alongside God’s total sovereignty over our salvation? In other words…do we Repent ‘enough’?

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: The Great Pickle vs. Cucumber Debate

04:42 – The "Neighbor" Question: Christianity and Gambling

07:20 – Context: Legal Shifts, Technology, and Prediction Markets

11:15 – Is Gambling a Christian Liberty Issue?

14:30 – Stewardship: Time, Money, and the "Empty Thrill"

18:10 – Why Men? Testosterone, Risk, and the Search for Adventure

25:40 – Topic B: Is My Repentance "Repentant Enough"?

30:15 – Justification vs. Sanctification: Distinction Without Separation

34:50 – Scriptural Deep Dive: Worldly Grief vs. Godly Sorrow

39:10 – Practical Takeaways: John Owen and the Mortification of Sin

46:25 – Sovereignty vs. Responsibility: Psalm 51 and the Character of God

53:00 – Closing Thoughts & The Power of Community Prayer

Key Verses & Quotes

  • 2 Chronicles 7:14: "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear them from heaven and I will forgive their sin and heal their land."
  • Psalm 51: A scriptural blueprint of true repentance written by David after his sin with Bathsheba.
  • Notable Quote [23:18]: "One look at sin and 10 looks at Jesus."
  • Notable Quote [38:52]: "Always be killing sin or it’ll be killing you." – John Owen
  • Notable Quote [46:00]: "Children born after 1995 are overprotected from the real world and underprotected from the virtual one." – The Anxious Generation

Resources & Links

Join the ConversationGot a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"?

]]> 01:06:14 <![CDATA[What happened on the Cross?]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:52:18 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/2412438 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/what-happened-on-the-cross Episode Summary: Was the death of Jesus merely a historical tragedy or a moral example? In this episode, we tackle the "neighbor" question: "What actually happened to Jesus on the cross, and why does it matter for us today?" We explore the difference between viewing the crucifixion as a mere "good example" versus the life-altering reality of substitutionary atonement.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & The "Neighbor" Question of the Week: Public bathroom etiquette and practically sharing the Gospel.

05:12 – Relational Evangelism: Is there a set timeline for sharing your faith with a neighbor?

12:45 – The Substitution: Unpacking the core biblical truth of "God in our place."

20:30 – Scriptural Deep Dive: A look at 1 Peter 2 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

32:15 – Historical Evidence: Addressing skepticism, the empty tomb, and the radical change in the Apostles.

40:00 – Practical Takeaways: Why the resurrection is transformational, not just informational.

48:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro

Key Verses & Quotes

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21: "For he made him, Jesus, who knew no sin, to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him."
  • 1 Peter 3:18: "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God."
  • Notable Quote: "[15:30] - 'Jesus took our place for our sins on the cross. And in exchange, when we trust in him, we are given his righteousness.'" — Brad Holcomb
  • Notable Quote: "[32:20] - 'What hasn't been assumed can't be healed.'" — Athanasius (quoted by Shawn McCorkle)

Resources & Links

Join the Conversation: Got a question you're "asking for a neighbor"?

  1. Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org

  2. Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Special Services: Good Friday at 6:00 PM and Easter Sunday at 10:00 AM

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Boskoe
  • (00:00:06) - Private Bathrooms for Christians
  • (00:02:46) - Questions for the Blind
  • (00:03:00) - When Do You Share the Gospel With People?
  • (00:07:24) - Barber on Sharing the Gospel
  • (00:11:33) - Podcasters on Podcasts
  • (00:11:46) - What Happened To Jesus On The Cross?
  • (00:15:32) - The Atonement and Its Discussions
  • (00:20:50) - "What Do We Need to Do to Be Inspired by God?"
  • (00:21:16) - Brad on Atonement in Christianity
  • (00:26:39) - Bradley on Christianity and Liberalism
  • (00:31:22) - Peter on the Crucifix
  • (00:31:54) - 1 Peter 2,21-24
  • (00:34:05) - How Do We Know Jesus Died and Rescued?
  • (00:40:16) - "I Don't Believe Jesus Risen From the Dead"
  • (00:43:25) - Jesus' Crucification
  • (00:45:34) - "The Chosen" Cast Member on Netflix
  • (00:48:39) - The Resurrection of Jesus
  • (00:49:11) - Bradley on the Historical Evidence of the Resurrection
  • (00:52:32) - How Do We Know the Resurrection Happened?
  • (00:55:43) - Would You Be willing to Die for Something You Believe to Be True
  • (00:59:49) - The Conspiracy of The Apostle Paul
  • (01:03:22) - Democracy on the Resurrection
  • (01:04:43) - What Does This Resurrection Mean For Us Today?
]]> full false Episode Summary: Was the death of Jesus merely a historical tragedy or a moral example? In this episode, we tackle the "neighbor" question: "What actually happened to Jesus on the cross, and why does it matter for us today?" We explore the difference between viewing the crucifixion as a mere "good example" versus the life-altering reality of substitutionary atonement.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & The "Neighbor" Question of the Week: Public bathroom etiquette and practically sharing the Gospel.

05:12 – Relational Evangelism: Is there a set timeline for sharing your faith with a neighbor?

12:45 – The Substitution: Unpacking the core biblical truth of "God in our place."

20:30 – Scriptural Deep Dive: A look at 1 Peter 2 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

32:15 – Historical Evidence: Addressing skepticism, the empty tomb, and the radical change in the Apostles.

40:00 – Practical Takeaways: Why the resurrection is transformational, not just informational.

48:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro

Key Verses & Quotes

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21: "For he made him, Jesus, who knew no sin, to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him."
  • 1 Peter 3:18: "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God."
  • Notable Quote: "[15:30] - 'Jesus took our place for our sins on the cross. And in exchange, when we trust in him, we are given his righteousness.'" — Brad Holcomb
  • Notable Quote: "[32:20] - 'What hasn't been assumed can't be healed.'" — Athanasius (quoted by Shawn McCorkle)

Resources & Links

Join the Conversation: Got a question you're "asking for a neighbor"?

  1. Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org

  2. Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Special Services: Good Friday at 6:00 PM and Easter Sunday at 10:00 AM

]]> 01:08:52 <![CDATA[How do Christians disagree without dividing?]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:33:27 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/2392020 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/jesus-vs-culture-how-do-we-disagree-without-dividing In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing questions for Christians living in the information age: How do we engage with culture, politics, and current events without losing our witness? Brad and Shawn dive into the concept of "biblical anthropology," the wisdom of logging off social media, and how to tell the difference between closed-handed theological truths and open-handed cultural debates

Chapters / Timestamps

  • (00:00) – What is your Bedtime Routine?
  • (06:30) – Back to Basics: What is the Gospel and What is a Christian?
  • (09:45) – Listener Question: Engaging Current Events as a Believer
  • (11:00) – Is it Wise to Engage Online? (And taking the log out of your own eye)
  • (16:45) – Biblical Anthropology: Seeing Every Person as an Image Bearer
  • (26:30) – Discerning Between Close-Handed vs. Open-Handed Issues
  • (30:30) – Practical Takeaways (Brad’s 30-Second Summary)
  • (31:30) – Closing Thoughts & Galatians 5

Key Verses & Quotes

  • Colossians 4: Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.
  • Matthew 7: Taking the log out of your own eye before taking the speck out of your brother's eye.
  • Galatians 5:13-15: "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another..."
  • Notable Quote: "22:40 - 'The primary goal of any engagement with another person who's not yet a Christian is not to convince them politically of your side. It's that they know Jesus.'" - Brad
  • Notable Quote: "14:00 - 'Am I wanting them to be conformed to the image of Christ as my primary motive internally? That changes the way that you think about it from just a, 'I need to tell this person they're wrong...''" - Shawn

Resources & Links

Join the Conversation

Got a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"?

Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org

Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays at 10 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth TX, 76133

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Asking for a Neighbor
  • (00:00:17) - What Is The Best Bedtime Routine?
  • (00:02:17) - How To Get A Kid To Sleep
  • (00:04:44) - How to Get More Sleep As You Get Older
  • (00:08:52) - Bradley On Acting In High School
  • (00:10:31) - Let's Talk Bulletpoints
  • (00:10:57) - What is the Gospel and How Do We Honor Christ and the Gospel
  • (00:17:23) - Wisest Way to Engage in Social Discussions
  • (00:22:30) - Responding to Disagreeing With Someone's Post
  • (00:23:24) - How to Engage Others
  • (00:26:50) - Take the Log Out of Your Eye Before Engaging
  • (00:30:20) - Facebook and the Problem of Engagement
  • (00:36:29) - Bradley on the Transgender Ideology
  • (00:41:33) - Engagement with Others Who Are Not Yet Christians
  • (00:42:56) - The Ultimate Goal of Transgenderism
  • (00:47:17) - Brad on A thorn in his side
  • (00:48:56) - Overlooking Offenses
  • (00:51:56) - Close Hands and Current Issues
  • (00:53:22) - Racism on the Right and the Left
  • (00:56:12) - Close Handed Issues
  • (01:00:09) - Open-Handed Issues
  • (01:01:37) - Immigration and the Biblical Anthropology
]]> full false In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing questions for Christians living in the information age: How do we engage with culture, politics, and current events without losing our witness? Brad and Shawn dive into the concept of "biblical anthropology," the wisdom of logging off social media, and how to tell the difference between closed-handed theological truths and open-handed cultural debates

Chapters / Timestamps

  • (00:00) – What is your Bedtime Routine?
  • (06:30) – Back to Basics: What is the Gospel and What is a Christian?
  • (09:45) – Listener Question: Engaging Current Events as a Believer
  • (11:00) – Is it Wise to Engage Online? (And taking the log out of your own eye)
  • (16:45) – Biblical Anthropology: Seeing Every Person as an Image Bearer
  • (26:30) – Discerning Between Close-Handed vs. Open-Handed Issues
  • (30:30) – Practical Takeaways (Brad’s 30-Second Summary)
  • (31:30) – Closing Thoughts & Galatians 5

Key Verses & Quotes

  • Colossians 4: Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.
  • Matthew 7: Taking the log out of your own eye before taking the speck out of your brother's eye.
  • Galatians 5:13-15: "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another..."
  • Notable Quote: "22:40 - 'The primary goal of any engagement with another person who's not yet a Christian is not to convince them politically of your side. It's that they know Jesus.'" - Brad
  • Notable Quote: "14:00 - 'Am I wanting them to be conformed to the image of Christ as my primary motive internally? That changes the way that you think about it from just a, 'I need to tell this person they're wrong...''" - Shawn

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Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org

Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays at 10 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth TX, 76133

]]> 01:07:05 <![CDATA[What is Lent and why do we observe it?]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:32:00 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/2369774 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/what-is-lent-and-why-do-we-observe-it Episode Summary

In the kickoff episode of Asking for a Neighbor, pastors Brad and Matt Allen tackle a question often shrouded in tradition and confusion: What is Lent? Moving past the idea that it is strictly a "Catholic obligation," they explore Lent as a 40-day invitation to return to the Lord. From a debate on the greatest raw-talent musicians to the theological "why" behind fasting, this conversation refocuses the season on communion with God rather than legalistic checklists.

Chapters / Timestamps

(00:00) Intro: Welcome to the podcast & the heart of Redemption Hill.

(01:00) Icebreaker: The greatest raw-talent artist alive (according to Matt Allen)

(05:40) Defining Lent: Returning to the Lord through Joel 2.

(09:15) History & Hesitation: Why do Protestants/Baptists observe Lent?.

(12:30) Position vs. Experience: Why Lent won't make you "more right" with God.

(15:45) Personal Rhythms: Fasting from food, social media, and screens.

(20:10) The Goal of Communion: Life lived before the face of God.

(23:50) Modern Distractions: Screens, the news cycle, and professional pressure.

(28:15) Joy with His people: Joy and spiritual sustenance in the wilderness.

(33:20) How to Start: Practical advice for first-time observers.

(37:45) The Gospel: The "Exchange" and finding our identity in Christ.

(42:00) Outro: Repenting, believing, and an invitation to the Lent season

Key Verses & Quotes

  • Joel 2:12-13: "Return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments."
  • 2 Corinthians 5:21: "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
  • The Big Idea: "Lent is when we fast from things to have more of Jesus."
  • On Legalism: "Anytime where the things we do precede our identity in Christ... that order of operations gets flipped, we start living out in an unhelpful way."



Resources & Links

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Visit us in Fort Worth: 10AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX  76133

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Lent
  • (00:01:29) - The Greatest Raw Talent Artists Alive
  • (00:03:57) - Collaboration With Shaky Graves
  • (00:05:49) - What is Lent?
  • (00:11:55) - Lent
  • (00:14:24) - Lent and its Experiences
  • (00:17:41) - How Do You Live Your Life Not Being Perfect?
  • (00:19:48) - Discussing Communion With God on Lent
  • (00:27:23) - Lent and its practical results
  • (00:31:37) - Lent and the Joy of Happiness
  • (00:34:44) - Deck the Halls: We're Unwell
  • (00:35:29) - Lent: What to Reject for a Season?
  • (00:41:09) - 9941: The Problem with Being Right With God
  • (00:48:07) - Lent and the Good News of Jesus
]]> full false Episode Summary

In the kickoff episode of Asking for a Neighbor, pastors Brad and Matt Allen tackle a question often shrouded in tradition and confusion: What is Lent? Moving past the idea that it is strictly a "Catholic obligation," they explore Lent as a 40-day invitation to return to the Lord. From a debate on the greatest raw-talent musicians to the theological "why" behind fasting, this conversation refocuses the season on communion with God rather than legalistic checklists.

Chapters / Timestamps

(00:00) Intro: Welcome to the podcast & the heart of Redemption Hill.

(01:00) Icebreaker: The greatest raw-talent artist alive (according to Matt Allen)

(05:40) Defining Lent: Returning to the Lord through Joel 2.

(09:15) History & Hesitation: Why do Protestants/Baptists observe Lent?.

(12:30) Position vs. Experience: Why Lent won't make you "more right" with God.

(15:45) Personal Rhythms: Fasting from food, social media, and screens.

(20:10) The Goal of Communion: Life lived before the face of God.

(23:50) Modern Distractions: Screens, the news cycle, and professional pressure.

(28:15) Joy with His people: Joy and spiritual sustenance in the wilderness.

(33:20) How to Start: Practical advice for first-time observers.

(37:45) The Gospel: The "Exchange" and finding our identity in Christ.

(42:00) Outro: Repenting, believing, and an invitation to the Lent season

Key Verses & Quotes

  • Joel 2:12-13: "Return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments."
  • 2 Corinthians 5:21: "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
  • The Big Idea: "Lent is when we fast from things to have more of Jesus."
  • On Legalism: "Anytime where the things we do precede our identity in Christ... that order of operations gets flipped, we start living out in an unhelpful way."



Resources & Links

Join the Conversation

Got a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"?

Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org

Visit us in Fort Worth: 10AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX  76133

]]> 00:50:38 <![CDATA[Friendship and Loneliness in the Church]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:48:04 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/1981188 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/friendship-and-loneliness-in-the-church In this episode, Pastor Brad and Pastor Taylor discuss topics of gospel friendship, loneliness in the church, and how to be a good friend in the midst of your church community.

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]]> 00:32:59 <![CDATA[The Cause For Life (feat. Cindy Leach)]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:07:17 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/1907390 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/the-cause-for-life-feat-cindy-leach In this episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor are joined by Cindy Leach, the director of the Fort Worth Pregnancy Center. Together they discuss the competing worldviews around the issue of abortion in our culture as well as what the church can do to be involved in championing the cause for life in our communities. 

]]> false In this episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor are joined by Cindy Leach, the director of the Fort Worth Pregnancy Center. Together they discuss the competing worldviews around the issue of abortion in our culture as well as what the church can do to be involved in championing the cause for life in our communities. 

]]> 00:59:19 <![CDATA[The Bible and Gender Identity]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:29:33 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/1869987 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/the-bible-and-gender-identity In this episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor discuss gender and gender identity from a biblical worldview and walk through ethical scenarios that Christ followers may encounter along the way. 

]]> full false In this episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor discuss gender and gender identity from a biblical worldview and walk through ethical scenarios that Christ followers may encounter along the way. 

]]> 01:06:42 <![CDATA[The Bible and Sexuality]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:27:08 +0000 Brad Holcomb, Shawn McCorkle and Skye Day https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62568/episode/1869982 https://the-rhc-podcast.castos.com/episodes/the-bible-and-sexuality On our first episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor discuss God's design for sex and sexuality in the Christian life. 

]]> full false On our first episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor discuss God's design for sex and sexuality in the Christian life. 

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