Mark 11:12-25 presents an interesting series of events where Jesus cures a fig tree for not producing fruit and then clears the temple. Are these two narratives related? What can we learn from them? Join us as Dallas sits down with special guest Cesar Cruz to break down this passage.

In Mark 11:1-11 we see an amazing, triumphant moment of people celebrating Jesus. However, when you flip forward, you see that many of those people reject Jesus. How do we avoid these spiritual highs and lows? Join us as Dallas sits down with guest Branson Boykin about this passage.

In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and guest Savannah Anderson dive into the story of “Blind” Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46–52. More than a miracle of sight, this passage reveals a lot about identity, persistence, and faith. Savannah shares personal insights on staying close to Jesus in a culture that often pushes back against biblical values, the importance of community, and the investment it takes to grow deep spiritual roots.

Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: More to the story of Bartimaeus 00:26 – Welcome Savannah Anderson |01:26 – Context: Mark 10 02:18 – The crowd, the disciples, and Bartimaeus’ identity 03:18 – Generational blindness and “lot in life” labels 03:37 – Bartimaeus’ messianic cry: “Son of David” 04:19 – The crowd rebukes, Bartimaeus persists 05:01 – Jesus’ surprising question about desire and identity 05:21 – Choosing to leave the old identity behind 06:09 – Breaking free from cultural and family expectations 07:00 – Staying close to Jesus through Scripture 08:15 – Seeing yourself through God’s compassion 09:12 – Navigating faith in challenging environments 10:22 – The role of biblical community and spiritual mentors 11:30 – Being intentional about church involvement 13:12 – Investing time in Scripture and relationships 13:54 – Bartimaeus’ bold persistence despite opposition 14:33 – Closing thoughts and invitation to connect

What does Biblical Authority look like? How should Pastors and other Leaders act? Join us as Dallas sits down with special guest, Jeremy Pelt, to discuss Mark 10:32-35.

What was really holding the rich young ruler back from following Jesus?

In this special Weekly Short episode of Midweek Move, Dallas is joined by Caleb Moreno to unpack Mark 10:17–31, a somber conversation between Jesus and a man who had it all but still lacked something. Together, they explore what it means to truly follow Jesus, how to examine your heart, and how to keep your priorities kingdom-focused, whether you're working a 9-to-5 job or chasing big dreams.

Caleb shares how he balances his career goals with his faith, offering practical tips on establishing a spiritual routine, journaling your walk with God, and keeping Christ at the forefront.

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Scripture Focus: Mark 10:17–31 — “The Rich Young Ruler”

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – Can regular people study the Bible deeply? 2:00 – What the Rich Young Ruler did right… and what he lacked 5:30 – How to spiritually self-check 8:00 – Journaling tips for your faith walk 12:00 – What if Jesus asked you to give it all up?

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Guest: Caleb Moreno Got thoughts or journaling tips to share? Drop a comment or email us at mediahub@thpshreveport.com

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What does Jesus mean when He says we have to be like a child to receive the Kingdom of Heaven? How does this call affect the responsibility of adult believers? Join us as Dallas and special guest Caleb Renfroe sit down to walk through Mark 10:13-16 together.

What did Jesus have to say about divorce and God's original intentions for marriage? Join us as Dallas and Carlos sit down to walk through Mark 10:1-12 together as we continue our Weekly Shorts series.

🎙️ In this Midweek Move: Weekly Short, Dallas sits down with Caden, a student from THP Film School, to talk about Mark 9:42–48.

Jesus makes it clear that sin is serious. So, how do we actually live that out in real life?

👉 What does it look like to fight temptation and pursue holiness in a practical, daily way?

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