Episodes

  • Job Ep. 28: How Can Anyone Be Right Before God?

    Job Ep. 28: How Can Anyone Be Right Before God?
    Feb 11 2026
    Job responds to Bildad by agreeing that God is just—but then asks the harder question: How can any human being possibly prove their innocence before an infinitely wise and powerful God? In this raw and honest passage, Job wrestles with the overwhelming nature of God's power and the impossibility of disputing with Him. This isn't comfortable theology, but it's honest theology—and it challenges us to resist reducing God to a formula we can control. Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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  • Job Ep. 27: Spider Webs and Withered Plants

    Job Ep. 27: Spider Webs and Withered Plants
    Feb 10 2026
    In Job 8:8-22, Bildad appeals to ancient wisdom and paints three vivid pictures from nature—papyrus without water, a fragile spider's web, and a plant torn from the ground. Each metaphor makes the same point: the godless don't last. But are these powerful images actually fitting Job's situation? We explore what happens when we try to force people's suffering into our theological categories and the danger of being more concerned with our systems than with listening to real experiences. Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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  • Job Ep. 26: Bildad’s First Speech

    Job Ep. 26: Bildad’s First Speech
    Feb 9 2026
    Bildad the Shuhite responds to Job with harsh words and a theology that turns faith into a formula. In this episode, we examine Bildad's opening speech where he dismisses Job's complaints, makes a devastating accusation about Job's children, and offers a transactional view of God's justice. What happens when we care more about defending God than loving people in their suffering? Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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  • Job Ep. 25: When Silence Is No Longer Possible

    Job Ep. 25: When Silence Is No Longer Possible
    Feb 6 2026
    In Job 7:11–21, Job stops holding back and speaks directly to God from a place of deep anguish. He describes sleepless nights, relentless suffering, and the feeling of being constantly watched. This passage doesn’t offer resolution—but it shows us a faith that refuses silence and brings honest pain into God’s presence. Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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  • Job Ep. 24: Honest Words from Exhaustion

    Job Ep. 24: Honest Words from Exhaustion
    Feb 5 2026
    In Job 7:1–10, Job stops responding to his friends and speaks from inside his exhaustion. Life feels like forced labor, nights drag on without rest, and days slip away without relief. Job doesn’t offer explanations or answers—he brings his weariness directly before God. This passage reminds us that Scripture makes room for honest lament, even when there is no resolution in sight. Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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  • Job Ep. 23: Loyalty in the Middle of Suffering

    Job Ep. 23: Loyalty in the Middle of Suffering
    Feb 4 2026
    In Job 6:14–30, Job turns directly to his friends and explains what they’ve missed. He doesn’t ask for rescue or answers—he asks for kindness. Comparing them to seasonal streams that promise water but leave travelers stranded, Job challenges the way his suffering has been interpreted. His words aren’t rebellion or deceit; they’re the language of grief. What he wants most isn’t explanation, but loyalty and mercy. Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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  • Job Ep. 22: Job Answers His Friends

    Job Ep. 22: Job Answers His Friends
    Feb 3 2026
    Job finally responds to his friends—not with neat theology or tidy answers, but with raw honesty. In Job 6:1–13, he weighs his suffering, defends the intensity of his grief, and explains why his words sound so desperate. This isn’t a rejection of God, but a refusal to minimize pain or pretend it’s manageable. Job gives voice to what happens when suffering overwhelms explanation and strength runs out. Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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  • Job Ep. 21: Blessed by Correction?

    Job Ep. 21: Blessed by Correction?
    Feb 2 2026
    Eliphaz finishes his first response to Job with promises—big ones. He frames suffering as God’s discipline and insists that restoration will follow if Job responds the right way. On the surface, his words sound faithful and reassuring. But beneath the confidence lies a rigid system that leaves no room for innocent suffering or unresolved grief. In this episode, we walk through Job 5:17–27 and listen closely to what Eliphaz promises—and what those promises assume about Job, God, and the nature of suffering. Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out more about Maple Grove, connect with us here: Website: http://www.maplegrove.church/ Facebook: http://www.fb.com/mgccbtown/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mgccbtown/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mgccbtown/
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