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Hosted by Luke Metzler · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 146 episodes

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146
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20m
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About this podcast

the X+1 podcast is designed to bring the listener closer to Christ! The “X” is wherever you may be in your walk with God, and the vision is that after listening to an episode of this podcast you would be pushed one figurative step closer to Jesus, hence the plus one. 'X+1'. Meeting you where you are with Jesus Christ and seeking to bring you one step closer to Him.- New episodes of this podcast come out EVERY OTHER FRIDAY @ 12:00 PM EST!!

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Luke Metzler hosts X+1, a religion show with 146 episodes published.

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Faithful in the Meantime (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22)

Dec 1, 202542mEp. 4S6

Ever feel like life is one long “in-between”? In this Advent message from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22, we talk about how God meets us in the meantime—shaping hearts of joy, prayer, and gratitude, and forming a Spirit-led, Wo

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Six Verbs For the Valley (James 1:1-18)

Oct 3, 202539mEp. 4S6

Do you feel tossed by trials—like life keeps throwing punches you can’t dodge? Are you wrestling with loss, disappointment, or circumstances beyond your control? On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Luke Metz

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FRIDAY MOOD: Why Life Feels Out of Tune (and How to Fix It)

Sep 19, 20259mEp. 3S6

Ever feel like life’s just off-key? That is lacks harmony? Today’s Friday Mood takes us from laughs to lasting hope in Christ. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

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Discerning God’s Will (feat. John Taylor)

Sep 5, 202537mEp. 4S6

At all stages of life, discerning what God's will for your life is can be difficult and frustrating. In this episode, we welcome John Taylor on the podcast to talk about his navigation of that through the vocational chan

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FRIDAY MOOD: The Gospel in a Postcard (Philemon)

Aug 22, 20259mEp. 1S6

WE BACKKKKKKK! Happy Friday :) On today's episode we look at Philemon, where Paul reframes Onesimus’ story—useless to useful, slave to brother. All the while, we'll see Christ in that story: how He pays our debt, changes

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Navigating Life's Transitions & Uncertainties (feat. Micah Strawn)

Apr 16, 202530m0

Feeling the weight of a new chapter or the ending of a current one? Join me and my longtime friend Micah as we unpack faith, fear, and following Jesus through endings, uncertainty, and the fresh starts ahead. From high s

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What It's Like Following Jesus in College (feat. Dalton Collins)

Apr 2, 202534m0

What’s it like to follow Jesus in college? Freshman Dalton Collins shares his first-year experiences, while I add a senior’s perspective—what I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and how faith shapes it all. Whether yo

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FRIDAY MOOD: God Gives Thought For You! (Psalm 40:17)

Jan 31, 20259mEp. 2S6

Happy Friday! WE BACK & WITH A BOOM! Ever felt unseen by God? Psalm 40:17 says He takes thought for you. Let’s talk about His love, His timing, and how He’s more fixated on you than you realize! For more resources, visit

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College Conversations: Holiness (feat. Luke Edwards!)

Jan 28, 202547mEp. 2S6

Welcome to a new series where we're going to have some deep convos about Jesus, and we're going to do so with peers! I'm stoked. Today we have Mr. Luke Edwards on the podcast, an amazing man who loves Jesus & sharing in

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Confidence in the Midst of Conflict (Psalm 46)

Jan 6, 202534mEp. 1S6

How do you find confidence when your world feels like it’s falling apart? Can peace exist in the chaos of conflict? The following is a sermon of Luke Metzler's delivered in Delaware on Psalm 46, which points us to the ch

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FRIDAY MOOD: A Testimony for Living On Mission (Matthew 28:19)

Nov 22, 20247mEp. 24S5

Happy Friday!!!! In the midst of the increasingly chaotic winter season, it becomes harder and harder to live in light of eternity and to live on mission for Christ as we are easily distracted by other things. Today, we

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FRIDAY MOOD: How to Trust God at All Times (Psalm 62:5-8)

Nov 15, 202411mEp. 23S5

Are you feeling worn down by life’s challenges—uncertain of God’s plan, struggling to trust Him, or wondering how He could possibly turn your mess into a masterpiece? Do you ever wrestle with questions like, “God, what a

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Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs: The Timeless Worth of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:12-21)

Nov 12, 202417mEp. 22S5

In this episode of Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs, we explore Proverbs 8:12-21, uncovering wisdom’s timeless value and its impact throughout history. Join host Luke Metzler as he reveals how wisdom’s attributes—like prudenc

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FRIDAY MOOD: Fighting Unwanted, Negative Thoughts (Don't Build a Nest)

Nov 1, 20248mEp. 21S5

Have you ever struggled with random, seemingly out of nowhere thoughts that are negative and potentially destructive? Have you wondered how to fight against those? In today's episode of FRIDAY MOOD, we look at an encoura

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Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs: Why Wisdom is Worth Your Commitment (Proverbs 8:1-11)

Oct 29, 202412mEp. 18S5

In this episode of the X+1 Podcast, join host Luke Metzler as we continue Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs with an in-depth look at Proverbs 8. Discover why committing to wisdom is crucial in a world filled with competing dis

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Pursuing Wisdom In Proverbs: Practical Warnings Against Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness (Proverbs 6:1-19)

Oct 25, 202414mEp. 17S5

In this episode of the X+1 Podcast, host Luke Metzler continues the "Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs" series with a focus on Proverbs 6. Discover Solomon’s warnings against becoming surety, the dangers of laziness, and the c

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FRIDAY MOOD: God Hears Your Prayers – Finding Confidence in Psalm 4 and His Faithfulness

Oct 18, 20245mEp. 16S5

In this FRIDAY MOOD episode, we dive into Psalm 4, reflecting on the powerful truth that God hears us when we call to Him—not based on our own character, but on His. Host Luke Metzler shares personal insights from his ti

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There Are So Many Reasons to Love the Lord (Creating an ABC List)

Oct 15, 20248mEp. 16S5

Circumstances don't always change when we are grateful, but our hearts certainly do. On today's episode, we work through an exercise I like to call 'Creating an ABC List', which aids in increasing our gratitude and takes

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FRIDAY MOOD: He is a Friend in Need, He is a Friend Indeed (Psalm 46)

Oct 11, 202414mEp. 15S5

Happy Friday! It's been a crazy past few weeks, but the Lord is good! And we see that in His Word, today in Psalm 46. In this episode we explore how our confidence in God—our refuge, strength, and ever-present help—leads

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Hurricane Helene - The Lord Reigns (Psalm 97:1)

Oct 1, 20245mEp. 14S5

praying for all involved. God is greater than this.

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