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Andy Talks
Hosted by Andy Stoddard · EN
Join Andy Stoddard as he shares with us his daily reflection. Along with an occasional surprise.
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58 - The Imperishable
Yesterday00:10:33Tap to summarizeWhat happens to us after the resurrection? In this reflection on 1 Corinthians 15, we explore Paul's attempt to describe the resurrection body and what it means for our hope as Christians. Paul uses the image of a seed becoming something far greater than what was planted to help us understand that while our resurrection bodies will be connected to who we are now, they will be transformed—imperishable, glorious, and no longer subject to sin, sickness, weakness, or death. We may not know exactly what eternity will look like, but we can trust that God's future is better than anything we can imagine. And that hope doesn't mean we simply wait for heaven; it calls us to live boldly and joyfully now, working to make life on earth look more and more like the kingdom of God.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
Transcribe →Sunday Sermon - Let's Go!
Yesterday00:25:07Tap to summarizeIn our message from August 16, 2026, Andy shares with us from Acts 8: 26-40. We see the Lord tell Phillip to go. And that is what he did, and so many things were changed for the better because of it. God does the same today. He has so much good for us to do each day. He gives the same call. Let's go!
Transcribe →Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 12-36, Part Two - All Dead in Adam, All Live in Christ
4d ago00:10:52Tap to summarizeToday, we take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 15 and Paul's powerful statement that "all die in Adam" but "all are made alive in Christ." What does that actually mean for how we understand sin, humanity, salvation, and the image of God? We talk about our natural "bent to sinning," why sin is more than simply the bad things we do, and how Christ restores what has been corrupted. We'll also unpack Paul's reference to Christ as the "first fruits" of the resurrection and take a closer look at the mysterious passage about baptism on behalf of the dead. Ultimately, this conversation points us away from simply trying to be better people and toward the deeper Christian truth that our hope isn't found in our actions, but in Jesus Christ.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
Transcribe →Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 12-36, Part One – The Resurrection
5d ago00:11:11Tap to summarizeIn 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes a bold claim: if there is no resurrection from the dead, then the entire Christian faith falls apart. In today's reflection, Andy explores the cultural and theological background behind Paul's argument, including the Jewish debate over resurrection and why the early Christians were so focused on Christ's return. Paul insists that the resurrection isn't a peripheral belief—it is the foundation of Christian hope. If Christ has not been raised, our faith is futile. But if Christ has been raised, then death is not the end, and we can live this life with confidence in the life that is still to come. Andy reflects on what it means to live fully in the present because our ultimate hope is found in eternity.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
Transcribe →Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 – First Importance
6d ago00:10:26Tap to summarizeIn 1 Corinthians 15, Paul reminds the church of what is truly "of first importance": Jesus Christ—his death for our sins, his burial, his resurrection, and his appearances to the witnesses. In today's reflection, Andy explores what it means to keep the main thing the main thing in our faith. There are many theological questions and denominational differences that matter deeply to Christians, from baptism and Communion to predestination and spiritual gifts. But Paul reminds us that these things, important as they may be, are not all of equal importance. At the center of our faith is Jesus. Andy reflects on the importance of knowing what belongs at the center of our faith and being careful not to turn matters of secondary importance into the things that divide us.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
Transcribe →Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 14: 26-40 – Silent in Church?
1w ago00:10:45Tap to summarizeWhat does Paul mean when he says that worship should be done "decently and in order"? In today's reflection, Andy finishes 1 Corinthians 14 by exploring Paul's teaching about orderly worship, spiritual gifts, prophecy, tongues, and the controversial passage about women speaking in church. Rather than reading that verse in isolation, Andy considers it alongside Paul's earlier instructions in chapter 11, where women are explicitly described as praying and prophesying. From a Wesleyan perspective, he explores why context matters when we interpret Scripture and why the goal of worship isn't a particular style or tradition, but creating space for the people of God to encounter God together.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
Transcribe →Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 14: 1-25 – Where Does Speaking in Tongues Come From?
1w ago00:10:32Tap to summarizeWhy do some Christians speak in tongues while others don't? In today's reflection, Andy continues through 1 Corinthians 14 by exploring Paul's discussion of tongues and prophecy. Along the way, he explains the Wesleyan roots that connect Methodists and many Pentecostal and charismatic traditions, while reflecting on what spiritual maturity ultimately looks like. Whether expressed through extraordinary gifts or ordinary faithfulness, the goal of the Christian life is the same: to grow in the love of God until our lives reflect the love of Christ.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST.You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
Transcribe →Sunday Sermon - Jump
1w ago00:27:06Tap to summarizeIn our Sunday Sermon from August 9, 2026, I share from Deuteronomy 31: 1-8. We see God telling the people and Joshua to move forward, even in the uncertainty. They can jump because they know that God will be there on the other side. So can we.
Transcribe →Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 13 – A More Excellent Way
2w ago00:10:50Tap to summarizeWe often hear 1 Corinthians 13 at weddings, but Paul wasn't writing about romance—he was addressing a divided church. In today's reflection, Andy explores the famous "love chapter" in its original context and shows why love is the greatest spiritual gift of all. Knowledge, faith, sacrifice, and even miraculous gifts mean nothing if they are not shaped by love. As followers of Christ, both our beliefs and our actions should ultimately lead us to love God and love our neighbor.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
Transcribe →Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 12:11-31 – A Spleen for Jesus
2w ago00:10:41Tap to summarizeWhat happens when we spend more time comparing ourselves to others than using the gifts God has given us? In today's reflection, Andy continues through 1 Corinthians 12 as Paul describes the Church as the body of Christ. Every member has a purpose, every gift matters, and no calling is more important than another. Whether you're an eye, an ear, or even a spleen, God has uniquely equipped you to strengthen His Church. The challenge isn't becoming someone else—it's faithfully becoming the person God created you to be.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we’ll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God’s Word.You can read today’s passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
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