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Exodus Unfiltered: Part 4 – Laws and Listening (Exodus 19–24)
Ever been in a relationship where you had to figure out the rules as you went? Maybe it was moving in with roommates, starting a new job, or even getting married. That awkward phase where everyone's trying to figure out boundaries, expectations, and how this whole thing is supposed to work? Well, welcome to Exodus 19-24, where God and Israel are having that exact conversation, but with way higher stakes and a mountain on fire. After three parts of watching God rescue His peop
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 3 – Red Sea and Roadblocks (Exodus 14–18)
Ever feel like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place? The Israelites literally were – with the Red Sea in front of them and Pharaoh's army thundering behind them. Talk about a stress-inducing situation! But what happens next in Exodus 14-18 reveals something incredible about how God shows up in our most impossible moments. Welcome back to Exodus Unfiltered , where we're diving deep into the raw, unedited stories that shaped God's people. If you missed Part 1 (The Burni
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20254 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 2 – Plagues and Promises (Exodus 7–13)
Picture this: You're watching the most epic showdown in history unfold. In one corner, we have Pharaoh, the most powerful ruler on earth, backed by an entire empire. In the other corner, Moses, an 80-year-old shepherd with a speech impediment and a walking stick. And yet somehow, this isn't even close to a fair fight. Welcome back to Exodus Unfiltered! Last time, we watched God call Moses from a burning bush and send him back to Egypt. Now things are about to get real. Like,
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 1 – Chains and Chances (Exodus 1–6)
Ever felt trapped in a situation that seemed impossible to escape? Maybe it's a job that drains your soul, a relationship that's toxic, or circumstances that feel overwhelming. If you're nodding your head, then you're about to dive into one of the most relatable stories in all of Scripture. Welcome to Exodus – where God turns chains into chances and impossibilities into miracles. Welcome to Exodus Unfiltered This isn't your typical Sunday school recap. Over the next five we
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Leviticus Rewired: Part 5 – Rest, Rhythm, and Redemption (Leviticus 23–27)
OPENING HOOK: What if I told you that God's most radical idea wasn't about sacrifice or rules, but about taking a break? Welcome to the grand finale of our Leviticus journey! We've traveled through blood and offerings, through purity and priesthood, and now we're arriving at something that might surprise you: God's blueprint for rest, celebration, and second chances. Leviticus 23-27 isn't just the end of a book: it's God's masterclass on living with rhythm, hope, and freedom
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Leviticus Rewired: Part 4 – Living Set Apart (Leviticus 17–22)
You know that friend who's always trying to get you to come to their "exclusive" event, but when you show up, it's just them and three other people eating gas station snacks? Well, Leviticus 17-22 is the complete opposite of that. When God talks about being "set apart," He's not talking about some sad, lonely existence. He's talking about joining the most exclusive club in history – and guess what? You're already invited. Welcome back to our "Leviticus Rewired" journey! If yo
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Leviticus Rewired: Part 3 – Clean, Unclean, and Real Life (Leviticus 11–16)
You know that feeling when you walk into someone's spotless home and suddenly become hyperaware of every speck of dirt on your shoes? Or when you're about to eat something and wonder, "Is this still good?" That internal radar we have about clean versus dirty, safe versus risky, acceptable versus questionable: it's more ancient than you might think. Welcome back to our Leviticus journey! If you've been with us through Parts 1 and 2, you've already discovered that this isn't ju
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Leviticus Rewired: Part 2 – Priesthood and Presence (Leviticus 8–10)
Ever walked into a room and instantly felt the tension? Maybe it was a job interview, a family gathering after an argument, or your first day at a new church. You know that feeling when you're not sure if you belong, if you're dressed right, or if you're even supposed to be there? Well, grab your coffee and settle in, because Leviticus 8-10 is about to blow your mind with the ultimate story of belonging, boundaries, and what happens when God shows up. The Setup: God's Moving
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Leviticus Rewired: Part 1 – Approaching the Holy (Leviticus 1–7)
You know that feeling when you're about to meet someone really important? Maybe it's your first job interview, meeting your partner's parents, or stepping into the principal's office. Your palms get sweaty, you check your appearance one more time, and you wonder if you're even worthy to be in the same room. Now imagine that feeling, but you're about to approach the Creator of the universe. Welcome to Leviticus – the book that makes most people want to skip straight to the New
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 5 – Building & Belonging (Exodus 25–40)
Ever been part of a group project that felt like it was going to fall apart before it even got started? You know the feeling: everyone's excited at first, but then someone drops the ball, deadlines get missed, and suddenly you're wondering if this thing will ever actually come together. That's kind of where we find ourselves in the final stretch of Exodus. The Israelites have been through slavery, plagues, a dramatic Red Sea escape, mountain-shaking encounters with God, and n
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 4 – Thunder & Tablets (Exodus 19–24)
Picture this: You're standing at the base of a mountain that's literally on fire, with thunder crashing overhead and the ground shaking beneath your feet. Most of us would be running in the opposite direction, but the Israelites? They're about to receive the most important contract in human history. Welcome to Mount Sinai, where God shows up in ways that make Hollywood special effects look like child's play. In our journey through Exodus, we've watched God's people escape sla
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 3 – Red Sea Road Trip (Exodus 14–18)
Ever been on a road trip where everything that could go wrong did go wrong? Dead phone battery, wrong turn after wrong turn, running out of snacks, and that one person who keeps asking "Are we there yet?" every five minutes? Well, buckle up, because the Israelites are about to take the most epic road trip in history – and spoiler alert: GPS wasn't invented yet. After witnessing God's power through the plagues and finally escaping Egypt, you'd think the hardest part was over,
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 2 – Ten Plagues, One Big Rescue (Exodus 7–13)
Picture this: You're watching the most intense reality TV show ever created. There's a stubborn ruler, an entire nation held captive, and ten increasingly dramatic "episodes" that make even the wildest Netflix series look tame. Welcome back to Exodus Unfiltered, where we're diving into the ultimate showdown between Pharaoh and the God of the universe. If you missed Part 1, don't worry – we'll catch you up quickly. Moses went from fugitive shepherd to God's chosen deliverer, a
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 1 – Out of Egypt (Exodus 1–6)
Picture this: You're watching the most intense prison break movie ever made, except it's not fiction, it's the real story of how God orchestrated the greatest rescue mission in human history. Welcome to Exodus Unfiltered, where we're diving deep into one of the Bible's most action-packed books without any sugar-coating or church-speak. Just raw, honest conversations about what it really means when God shows up to set people free. Over the next five weeks, we're going to walk
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20257 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 5 – Wilderness Wisdom and Glory (Exodus 25–40)
Welcome back, friends! We've journeyed through plagues, parted seas, mountain meetings, and desert drama together. Can you believe we're at the grand finale? If your small group has stuck together through four parts of this wild Exodus adventure, you deserve some serious credit. But here's the thing, we've saved the best for last. Exodus 25–40 isn't just the end of our story; it's where everything clicks into place like the final piece of a massive puzzle. Think about it: Hav
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 4 – Rules, Rest, and Relationship (Exodus 19–24)
Picture this: You're about to meet someone incredibly important, someone who could change your entire life. But there's a catch. They're so powerful, so holy, so completely "other" that even being in their presence could literally kill you. How do you even begin to approach someone like that? Welcome to Israel's reality at Mount Sinai. After three and a half months of wandering in the wilderness, God's people are about to encounter Him in ways they never imagined. And honestl
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 3 – Through the Waters (Exodus 13–18)
Hook #1: Picture this: You're standing at the edge of an impossible situation. Behind you, everything you've ever known is collapsing. Ahead of you? A massive wall of water that looks absolutely terrifying. Sound familiar? Welcome to the Israelites' reality, and maybe yours too. Hey friends! We're diving into Part 3 of our "Exodus Unfiltered" journey, and wow, are we in for a ride. If Parts 1 and 2 showed us God calling Moses and unleashing His power through the plagues, Par
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 2 – Signs and Showdowns (Exodus 7–12)
Ever wonder what you'd do if you were caught between an unstoppable force and an immovable object? That's exactly where we find ourselves in Exodus 7-12, where God's power meets Pharaoh's pride in the ultimate showdown. This isn't just ancient history: it's a masterclass in faith under pressure that'll challenge everything you think you know about trusting God when the stakes are impossibly high. When Power Meets Pride Picture this: Moses walks into Pharaoh's throne room wi
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Exodus Unfiltered: Part 1 – Out of Egypt (Exodus 1–6)
Have you ever felt completely stuck? Like your situation was so overwhelming that escape seemed impossible? Maybe you're drowning in debt, trapped in a toxic relationship, or facing a mountain of problems that just keeps growing. Here's the thing, 400 years ago, an entire nation felt exactly the same way. And what happened next changed everything. Welcome to "Exodus Unfiltered," where we're diving deep into one of the most incredible rescue stories ever told. Over the next fi
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Genesis Unfiltered: Part 5 – From Pit to Promise (Genesis 37–50)
Ever had one of those days where everything just falls apart? You know the feeling – when you're minding your own business, doing what you think is right, and suddenly you're face-first in a metaphorical pit wondering how in the world you got there. Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into one of the Bible's most epic comeback stories that'll make your worst Monday look like a walk in the park. Welcome to Part 5 of Genesis Unfiltered, where we're wrapping up this in
Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read
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