In this episode, we continue our series on surrendering every part of life to Jesus—this time digging into what it means for Him to be Lord over our families. This conversation gets personal real quick. From awkward Christmas dinners to parenting challenges and redefining what “family” even means, we cover a lot of ground.

We share some stories from our own lives, dig deep into Scripture—Ephesians, Colossians, Peter, Proverbs, Joshua—and wrestle with how to live this stuff out in our actual homes. What does submission really look like? What does it mean to lead your household well? How do you handle broken relationships with relatives who don’t follow Jesus? And what do you do when faith creates division?

It’s a heavy topic, but it’s real—and we believe it’s one of the biggest “rooms in the house” that we need to hand over to God. Let’s talk about it.

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Key Passages: Ephesians 5–6, Colossians 3, 1 Peter 2–3, Proverbs 31, Matthew 12, Joshua 24:15

00:00 – Intro: The Room We Hold Back
We set the stage for today’s topic: giving God full access to our family life.

02:05 – Politics at the Christmas Table
A family story involving politics, tension, and why the hard conversations still matter.

07:40 – How Far Does Family Go?
From generations to in-laws and Spanish kinship terms—family gets complex fast.

13:55 – Who’s My Brother? (Matthew 12)
We unpack how Jesus redefines family based on spiritual obedience.

18:20 – Closer Than a Brother
We talk about real bonds within the church and how spiritual family often runs deeper than blood.

23:12 – Household Codes: Paul’s Framework
Looking at Ephesians, Colossians, and 1 Peter to see what Scripture says about marriage, parenting, and even slavery in the household context.

29:50 – Submission & Love: A Two-Way Street
Mutual submission, bitterness in marriage, and why being a team matters.

36:18 – Learning to Understand Our Spouses
Peter’s married, Paul’s not—and it shows. We reflect on why “understanding” might be the most underrated command for husbands.

40:44 – Parents: Don’t Provoke Your Kids
We share personal stories and talk about the line between discipline and exasperation.

46:25 – Slaves, Masters, and Historical Context
What the Bible says about slavery and how to read those verses without importing modern assumptions.

52:10 – Providing for Your People
1 Timothy says it’s not optional—if we don’t care for our families, we’re missing the mark big time.

54:30 – The Church as Family: Simple Communities
We talk about the purpose of small groups and how intentional spiritual communities fill the role of family.

57:15 – Leadership Starts at Home
What it means to “manage your household” and how that qualifies someone to lead in the church.

59:48 – Proverbs 31 Meets Ruth
We walk through the “virtuous woman” and how Ruth lives it out in real life—alongside a man of equal character.

1:04:20 – Redefining Family in the Church
Your family is more than just blood. It’s the people of God. That changes how we relate to each other.

1:07:02 – Final Thoughts: Give God the Big Room
We wrap it up with a challenge: put your family in God’s hands. Let Him define, guide, and rule over your household.

You ever try to talk politics without starting a fight? Yeah, me too. This week on the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I take a deep dive into one of the most off-limits dinner table topics—politics. But here's the twist: we’re not here to campaign for a side. We’re here to ask a much bigger question—what does it look like to let Jesus shape your political views instead of the other way around?

We explore how compartmentalizing our faith is hurting our witness, why Jesus doesn’t play for either team, and what it actually means to say “Christ is King” in a world of kings, presidents, and power grabs. We’ll get into Scripture, tell a few stories (some funny, some sobering), and maybe—just maybe—challenge you to open up that locked “politics room” in your heart and invite Jesus in.

Warning: This episode may cause you to rethink your bumper stickers.

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In this first episode of our new mini-series on compartmentalization, Randy and I take a deep dive into why we so often treat our lives like a house full of locked rooms—and why Jesus doesn’t want to just hang out in the foyer.

We explore how our culture says, “Don’t talk about religion, money, or politics,” but the Bible says Jesus is Lord over every single room, from finances to friendships, politics to professions. This episode sets the stage for a much bigger discussion on surrender, discipleship, and how to stop locking Jesus out of the uncomfortable corners of our lives.

This is your invitation to go room by room, and ask: have I really given this to Jesus?

Thanks for listening! Stay Stalty!

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Have you ever stopped to ask what it really means when we say “God has us covered”? Is it just a nice phrase, or does it point to something far more powerful—something that reaches all the way back to the Garden of Eden, through the Old Testament tabernacle, and straight to the cross?

In this mind-bending episode, Randy and I dive headfirst into the rich biblical imagery of covering—from the cloud on the mountain at the Transfiguration to the curtain in the temple being torn in two, and all the way to the empty tomb flanked by angels like the Ark of the Covenant.

We explore how this idea of covering ties directly into God’s authority, our identity in Christ, and the very foundation of salvation.

💥 “What you’re covered by is what defines you—and it’s the lens through which God sees you.”

This episode isn’t just a deep dive—it’s a theological roller coaster. Buckle up, because by the end, you’ll never look at the words covering, atonement, or righteousness the same way again.

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This episode wraps up our Virtues Series with a bit of a hodgepodge. Randy and I dive into truth, knowledge, wisdom, and two often misunderstood Beatitudes: poor in spirit and those who mourn. We talk Roman philosophy, Greek word origins, and why it’s okay to start small when growing in your faith.

If you’ve ever wrestled with what it means to truly know God — or why mourning and brokenness can actually be blessings — this one’s for you.

Thanks for sticking with us through this whole series. Let us know what you'd love to hear us tackle next!

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In this episode of Salty Saints Podcast, Zack and Righteous Randy dive deep into the core concepts of righteousness, godliness, and having a pure heart. Together, they wrestle with the profound biblical ideas of what it means to live according to God's will rather than our own.

The conversation opens with an exploration of righteousness—a word that, in Greek, captures both the ideas of justice and moral rightness. Randy walks us through the immense importance of righteousness in the New Testament, especially in Paul's writings, where it lies at the very heart of the gospel message. Together, they discuss the nuances between being righteous before men and being declared righteous by God through faith, touching on key figures like Abraham, Joseph, and the complex legacies of the judges in Hebrews 11.

Next, they move into godliness—literally meaning "good worship"—and explore how true worship must flow from a heart that is rightly aligned with God. They also examine the concept of having a pure heart — the seat of will and intention — and how it shapes authentic worship and righteous living.

Along the way, Zack and Randy ask tough questions: How can flawed people like the judges of Israel still be considered people of faith? What does it mean to be made "right" by God, not merely covered over by grace, but transformed by it? They even tackle a thought-provoking rabbit trail about C.S. Lewis, pagan worship, and the danger of misplaced devotion. Stay Salty!

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This episode takes a deep dive into the biblical meanings of brotherly love and compassion, revealing how these virtues are far more than surface-level emotions. Drawing from rich scriptural insights, the discussion unpacks the Greek terms agape, philos, and splagchnizomai, exploring how true love is defined not just by affection, but by selfless action. Compassion, as seen in the life of Jesus, is presented as a gut-level response that always leads to doing something—feeding the hungry, healing the sick, offering mercy. The conversation challenges modern ideas of conditional love and transactional relationships, showing how Christ redefined brotherhood as a bond that extends beyond emotion or benefit. Through practical application and biblical reflection, listeners are encouraged to live with a love that mirrors God’s own—unconditional, active, and full of grace.

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In this episode, we’re diving into one of those spiritual virtues that sounds simple—but gets deep fast: self-control. We take a deeper look at where self-control shows up in the Bible, why it’s so much more than just “trying harder,” and how it connects to something bigger—moral excellence.

• Why does self-control matter so much in a believer’s life?

• What does New Testament actually mean by “self-control?”

• How can discipline be distorted when it’s disconnected from God’s purpose?

• What is the difference between pleasing God and people-pleasing?

• Why apathy might be the greatest enemy of moral excellence

We also reflect on how the world celebrates hustle, grit, and personal discipline—but how the Christian version of self-control leads us not to burnout, but to transformation. It’s not about perfection—it’s about bringing the goodness of God to the people around us, even when it’s tough.

So whether you're struggling to stick to your spiritual rhythms or just wondering why discipline matters at all, we hope this episode encourages and challenges you.

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