Sweet Jesus

What if the greatest evangelism strategy isn't a strategy at all?In this episode of the Open ARMS Podcast, we explore Chapter 6: "We're Relational to BLESS Others." In a world that prizes efficiency, productivity, and...

What if the greatest obstacle keeping someone from Jesus... is us?In Chapter 5 of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus, we explore a simple but life-changing truth: availability is really about allocation. Every one of...

What makes someone approachable enough that others actually want to talk, open up, and listen? In Chapter 4 of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus , we explore the second part of being “Available” for God’s mission...

What does it actually mean to be a "good and faithful servant"? Join Emil and Scott for a deep dive into the Parable of the Talents. We discuss why everything we have is a gift from God, the importance of quality in our...

Mike and Emil dive into the heart of political violence and dehumanizing rhetoric in America. We explore why Christians must stop treating politics like an idol and start engaging in their local communities with a focus...

In this video, we dive deep into the often-misunderstood "End Times" passages to uncover a biblical perspective that predates modern dispensationalism. For 1,800 years, the Church held a view of the second coming that...

Why does politics leave so many people angry, anxious, and hopeless? In this episode, Emil and Mike discuss despair, division, tribalism, and why Jesus - not politics - is the true source of hope. A thoughtful...

In this episode, we dive deep into Mark 13, one of the most debated and profound chapters in the New Testament. Often called the Olivet Discourse, this passage records Jesus' final major prophetic teaching delivered...

What would you say with your final breath? In this episode of Sweet Jesus, we dive into the 'Seven Last Words' of Jesus—the powerful, final statements He made from the cross. These aren't just historical footnotes; they...

You've probably been there. A friend posts something. You see it. Your jaw tightens. You want to say something. And then something in you breaks loose and you do.Pastor Emil and Mike Hughes talk through what happens...

Why is it so hard to accept God on His terms? 🎬In this episode, Emil dives into the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22) and the uncomfortable reality it reveals about the human heart. Using a surprising parallel...

Stop Letting the News Cycle Control Your Brain 🧠 Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant noise of politics, social media, and the "background hum" of anxiety? You aren’t alone.In this episode, Emil and Mike dive...

St. Patrick is one of the most famous saints in history — but how much of what people know about him is actually true? In this episode, we explore the real Patrick through his own writings, tracing his journey from...

Join me and Scott as we take a look at The Parable of the Wicked Tenants. It's a tough parable, as most parables of Jesus are. Thankfully we found a way to get to some things that remind us how SWEET Jesus really...

The Parable of the Ten Minas is quite a doozy. Once again, Jesus speaks some HARSH words. What does it mean for us? Join me and Scott as we take a look. Looking to take God's Mission more seriously? Check out my...