Season Theme: The Blessed Man

Season 3, Episode 3: “Trust During Problems”

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Untied Podcast, Garrett and Corey dive into Psalm 3, a powerful “trust psalm” written by David during one of the darkest moments of his life. As David flees from his own son Absalom (2 Samuel 15–17), he experiences deep anxiety and fear—yet still finds peace by placing his full trust in God.

Join Garrett and Corey as they unpack the emotional and spiritual layers of this psalm, showing how David’s confidence in the Lord offers timeless lessons for anyone struggling through seasons of trouble and uncertainty.

Segment Breakdown

🍳 What’s Been Cooking – A lighthearted start as Garrett and Corey share what’s been going on in their lives, from ministry updates to everyday moments.

📖 Study Segment: Psalm 3 – Explore the historical backdrop of David’s flight from Jerusalem, the raw emotion of his prayer, and the ultimate trust he places in God’s deliverance.

💬 Reflection & Takeaway – Learn how to apply David’s example of faith to your own walk with God when life feels overwhelming.

Key Themes

• Trusting God in seasons of anxiety and uncertainty
• Understanding the connection between Psalm 3 and 2 Samuel 15–17
• Finding peace in prayer and dependence on the Lord
• Learning from David’s example of humility and surrender

Scripture Focus

📖 Psalm 3:3 – “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.”

Tune In

Don’t miss this deep and encouraging conversation that reminds us: Even in chaos, trust can lift your head high.

Welcome: "Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement—because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

Segment #1 - Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2. What’s been cooking? In your life, in your ministry, and on your grill?!

Segment #2 - Let's look at Psalm 1 & 2

A breakdown of Psalm 1 and 2, looking at what the "Blessed Man" does and does not do. From a consideration of his time and crowd to his acceptance as the anointed king of God. The blessed man submits to the will of the Father and not his own.

Within this segment, we break down each Psalm to help us understand better the meaning of the text and how it applies to us, allowing us to "untie" from the ways of the wicked and tie on to the ways of the righteous!

Episode Ends

Bible texts used during the show: Philippains 1; Hebrews 1; Matthew 3; 2 Peter 1

Show Note Links:

Bear Valley Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@bearvalleybibleinstitute4266; https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/

Excel Still More Bible Workshop: https://excelstillmore.net/wordshop/

Welcome to Season 3 of the Untied Podcast! Join hosts Garrett Bernethy and Corey Sawyers as they kick off a new season focused on the Psalms under the theme, “The Blessed Man.”

This season, Garrett and Corey will dive into the Psalms of David—exploring his emotions, the meaning behind his words, and how these timeless truths speak into our everyday lives. Together, we’ll learn to lean on God in every season while letting go of reliance on self.

Come along as we open the Psalms and uncover the depth, beauty, and power of God’s Word!

Show Theme: Season Recap and Departing Thoughts

Welcome: "Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement—because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

Segment #1 - Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16. What’s been cooking?

• • In your life, in your ministry, and on your grill?!
  
  

Segment #2 - Season Recap and Departing Thoughts

• • Highlights from this season
  • Things you have learned in your own personal studies
  • Departing thoughts as we end season 2
  
  

Segment 3 - Anchor Thought with Corey Sawyers

Bible texts used during the show: Luke 24:44; Acts 17:38; Jude 15-16; Proverbs 22-24; 2 Cor. 4:14-18

Welcome: "Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement—because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

Segment #1 - Welcome to Season 2, Episode 15. What’s been cooking?

• • In your life, in your ministry, and on your grill?!
  
  

Segment #2 - Give Us Your Best Books

• • Tylers Picks
  
  

1. Michael Heiser - I Dare You Not To Bore Me With the Bible
2. John Mark Comer - Practicing The Way

1. 1. 1. Steve Farrar - Anchor Man
      2. Aubrey Johnson - The Seen Principle
      
      
   
   

Segment #3 - Let's Talk About Ministry

• • Is there a reason one should get into it?
  • Is the ministry a good field or work to get into?
  • Is there a negative perception of ministry?
  • What are the negatives if any?
  • Do we believe that ministry is something worth out time?
  
  

Segment 4 - Anchor Thought with Tyler King

Episode Ends:

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Bible texts used during the show: Daniel 12; Matthew 11:34; Ezra 7:10

Welcome: "Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement—because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

Segment #1 - Welcome to Season 2, Episode 14. What’s been cooking?

• • In your life, in your ministry, and on your grill?!
  
  

Segment #2 -Prayer: Personal Prayer Life (Part 1)

• • What is so important about prayer?
  • How can I develop a good prayer life?
  • What are the benefits?
  • Does God really hear the prayers that I pray?
  • Is it worth my time?
  • How does it work?
  • What are the things that each of us does in our own prayer time? Special things? Does it matter when you pray? etc...
  
  

Segment 3 - Anchor Thought with Garrett Bernethy

Bible texts used during the show:

Jeremiah 14; Psalm 139:1-2; Isaiah 1:15; Proverbs 28:9-10; James 4; Luke 18; 2 Corinthians 1; Luke 11:1-13

Show Note Links:

Preacher Training Camp Registrations:

• • Future Preacher Training Camp - https://www.bearvalleycofc.com/future-preachers-training-camp
  • PTC Lewisville Tx - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUbiWWbkf0scSULjuEdaweT5uG_QE50NE-8gSr0gUYRX96uQ/viewform
  • PTC North MacArthur (OKC) - https://northmacchurchofchrist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2546439
  • EAGLE Camp (10-14, Oklahoma) - https://www.facebook.com/eaglecampok
  • OWLS Camp Lewisville Tx (Girls) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl7l_ztzZ6dB2Vl8m0upRELk6N2MLBv0Dfx5uCpRBM_7bnLA/viewform
  
  

Welcome: "Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement—because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

Segment #1 - Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13. What’s been cooking?

• • In your life, in your ministry, and on your grill?!
  
  

Segment #2 - Bring Your Best Books

• • Tyler:
  
  

1. Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt ...https://a.co/d/69NVSH7
2. From Pentecost to Patmos by Craig L. Blomberg ...https://a.co/d/1ubcOPa

1. 1. 1. Something Happened With I Prayed by Dan Winkler ...https://a.co/d/fGJRDjc
      2. Prayer: The Voice of Faith, by Charles B. Hodge Jr. ...https://a.co/d/8SpYM7L
      
      
   
   

• • Corey:
  
  

1. 1. 1. How To Grow Leaders by John Ladair ...https://a.co/d/3bClnHT
      2. The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute...https://a.co/d/iiHBNxc
      
      
   
   

Segment #3 -Prayer: Personal Prayer Life (Part 1)

• • What is so important about prayer?
  • How can I develop a good prayer life?
  • What are the benefits?
  • Does God really hear the prayers that I pray?
  • Is it worth my time?
  • How does it work?
  • What are the things that each of us does in our own prayer time? Special things? Does it matter when you pray? etc...
  
  

Segment 4 - Anchor Thought with Corey Sawyers

Welcome: "Welcome to the UNTIED Podcast, where we unravel the knots of life with faith, wisdom, and encouragement—because together, we're here to untie from tradition and embrace truth through powerful Bible teaching!"

Segment #1 - Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12. What’s been cooking?

• • In your life, in your ministry, and on your grill?!
  
  

Segment #2 -Big Picture Episode - Obadiah

• • The big picture of the book
  • Where are we in the story of the Bible
  • Key thoughts
  • Main theme
  • How does it help us and our listeners?
  • What does it help us untie from?
  
  

Segment 3 - Anchor Thought with Garrett Bernethy