How do you worship when life looks more like exposed studs and drywall dust than a finished room? In this episode, Josh explores what Scripture teaches about worshiping in the ruins—not pretending they're not real, but not letting them define reality either. From Job's ashes to Jesus's empty tomb, discover how that little word "yet" changes everything about how we approach both Sunday morning and Monday's struggles.

For pastors, volunteers, and anyone living in the messy middle between suffering and resurrection.

What does it actually mean to be a saint? On All Saints' Day, we remember two men named Stephen—one ancient martyr, one a friend—and discover that saints aren't spiritual celebrities. They're ordinary believers who trusted Christ enough to follow him into hard places. Drawing from Psalm 149, Daniel 7, Luke 6, and Ephesians 1, this episode explores how the kingdom of God comes through costly faithfulness, and what that means for those of us navigating Sunday worship and Monday reality.

What does it actually mean to call upon the Lord? Is it just a crisis prayer, or is there something more? Drawing from Jeremiah 14, Psalm 65, Joel 2, Luke 18, 2 Timothy 4, and Psalm 84, Josh explores how calling upon the Lord becomes the fundamental rhythm of Christian worship—from Sunday's confession to Monday's challenges. Learn how the tax collector's prayer becomes a lifelong pattern that transforms not just your circumstances but your desires.

Discover how your Sunday liturgy is forming you to call upon the Lord throughout the week, and why God's answer gives you more than you asked for—it gives you Himself.

Tired of chasing the next spiritual high? What if authentic worship emerges not from consuming religious experiences, but from wrestling with God's Word? In this episode, Josh Cehulik explores how Jacob's all-night wrestling match, the psalmist's day-long meditation, and the persistent widow's refusal to give up reveal a pattern: real worship flows from real encounter, and real encounter often involves struggle. Learn why avoiding difficult passages might be costing you the very thing you're searching for, and discover how Monday morning can become your own Peniel moment when you stop chasing experiences and start wrestling with Scripture.

Why do we approach God's grace on our terms instead of His? In this episode, Josh explores the biblical pattern of cleansing and worship through Naaman's story and Jesus' healing of ten lepers. When God cleanses us, something happens—we can't help but return in worship and tell others what He's done. But what about the nine who were healed but never came back? Discover how Sunday's pattern of the gospel should shape how you live Monday through Saturday.

Ever feel like you're searching for diamonds while standing on a diamond mine? In this episode, Josh explores what it means to be "rich in good works" rather than rich in this world. Drawing from Psalm 91, Amos 6, Jeremiah's foolish field purchase, the parable of Lazarus, and Paul's instructions to Timothy, we'll examine where we're really investing our time, energy, and resources. How does Sunday's call to worship shape Monday's financial decisions? And who is the Lazarus at your gate that you might be overlooking? Real worship wisdom for those wondering where true security is found.

What happens when Sunday's worship meets Monday's uncertainty? Whether you're waiting for test results, job news, or God's justice to show up, the Bible doesn't just tell us to wait—it shows us how to wait. And the way we wait? That's worship too.

Join Josh as he explores how biblical lament, honest questions, and faithful service during unclear seasons can transform the way we understand both worship and waiting. From David's "fret not" to Habakkuk's "what are you thinking?" to Paul's confidence from prison—discover how the liturgy you participate in every Sunday is actually forming you for the seasons when God feels silent.

Real worship wisdom for those on the front lines of life and ministry.

When trust is shattered and healing feels impossible, what does worship have to say to a broken world? Drawing from Lincoln's vision of binding up a nation's wounds and the biblical pattern of failed stewardship, Josh explores how our Sunday liturgy forms us to work for justice and righteousness instead of contributing to bloodshed and distress. Featuring reflections on Psalm 79, Amos, Jeremiah's lament, and 1 Timothy's declaration of "one mediator"—this episode asks how worship shapes us to bear the cost of reconciliation in our own contexts.

Perfect for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone wondering how ancient rhythms of confession, grace, and hope can transform how we show up in a broken world.