Midweek Move

What really happened at the Last Supper? What is the point of modern-day Christians taking communion / the Eucharist? Join us as Carlos and Dallas sit down to discuss Mark 14:12-25 together.

This week on Midweek Move, Carlos and Dallas dive into the fascinating contrast between two people, one who blessed Jesus and one who betrayed Him. Through Mark 14:1-11, they explore what true humility looks like, why Mary's act of worship mattered, and how we can guard our hearts from pride and spiritual hardening.

In Mark 13, Jesus discusses times of tribulation, the coming of the son of man, and other end-times ideas. Can we predict when the rapture will happen using this? Join us as Carlos and Dallas sit down to discuss Mark 13:14-37

Jesus begins to reveal what’s coming at the end of the age. In Mark 13:1–13, He speaks of the destruction of the Temple, deception in the last days, and the call to endure. Dallas and Carlos unpack what these verses meant to the first disciples—and what they mean for us today.

In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos continue through Mark 12:35–44. Together, they unpack Jesus’ confrontation with the scribes, His challenge to their view of the Messiah, and His warning about prideful leaders who exploit the vulnerable. The episode closes with the powerful story of the poor widow’s offering, and what it teaches us about faith, sacrifice, and the heart behind giving. Join the conversation, follow along in your Bible, and let us know how this passage challenges and encourages you. 00:00 – Episode intro & overview 02:24 – Reading Mark 12:35 | Whose Son is the Christ? 03:08 – Jesus questions the scribes’ view of the Messiah 04:07 – Reading Mark 12:36–37 | Psalm 110 and divine authority 07:16 – Reading Mark 12:38–39 | Beware of the scribes 08:24 – Historical context of scribes’ clothing and status 09:20 – What Jesus is really rebuking (heart vs. appearance) 12:18 – Judging intentions & church leaders today 15:26 – Reading Mark 12:40 | Scribes devouring widows’ houses 16:33 – Protecting the vulnerable from exploitation 20:49 – Reading Mark 12:41–44 | The widow’s offering 22:25 – Was the widow exploited—or was it about her heart? 24:21 – Giving out of abundance vs. giving from sacrifice 25:47 – Where your treasure is, your heart will follow 26:38 – Closing encouragement & church invite

In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos walk through Mark 12:28–34 and talk about the greatest commandment. Jesus makes it simple: love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. We look at what this meant for the people listening to Jesus in the first century, how it connects to the Old Testament, and why it still matters for us today. Whether you’re new to reading the Bible or have studied for years, this conversation will help you see the passage in a new way and think through what it looks like to live it out. Join us as we go line by line, keeping it practical, biblical, and real. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Context: where we are in the book of Mark 02:14 – The Gospels and why Mark is unique 03:12 – The scribe’s honest question 04:19 – Why the greatest commandment mattered in Judaism 05:01 – Jesus’ answer: Love God with everything 06:07 – What it means to make God first 07:15 – Loving God above family, career, and everything else 08:22 – How God fills in the gaps in our relationships 09:13 – The second commandment: love your neighbor as yourself 10:12 – Loving others as an outgrowth of loving God 11:09 – What love really looks like 12:12 – Speaking truth with love and wisdom 13:34 – What it means to care for others like yourself 13:47 – The scribe’s response and Jesus’ reply 14:41 – Obedience over sacrifice in the Old Testament 15:09 – What true obedience looks like today 16:38 – Living submitted to God so love flows naturally 17:30 – Wrap up and how to connect with us

Jesus is confronted with two tricky questions, one about paying taxes to Caesar and one about the resurrection. In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos unpack Mark 12:13-27, exploring Jesus’ wisdom, the motives of His challengers, and what this passage means for us today. Time Stamps 00:00 – Intro: Death and taxes 00:21 – Setting the stage: Confrontations in Mark 12 01:27 – Pharisees and Herodians team up 03:01 – The trap question: Pay taxes or not? 04:29 – Jesus’ brilliant response 06:01 – What this means for Christians and government today 07:46 – Enter the Sadducees: another trap question 08:56 – Reading motives into Scripture carefully 12:00 – The hypothetical marriage question 13:07 – False dichotomies and modern parallels 16:15 – Jesus’ answer: No marriage in the resurrection 19:02 – Jesus proves resurrection from the Pentateuch 20:26 – Importance of knowing Scripture and staying teachable 23:29 – Final thoughts and challenge

In Mark 11, Jesus gives the Sanhedrin a parable about a landowner dealing with rebellious tenants. Why does this parable cause the Sanhedrin to pause their plans to arrest him? Join us as Carlos and Dallas sit down to discuss Mark 11:1-12.

In Mark 11:247-33, the Sanhedrin confronts Jesus about the nature and origin of his Authority. What can we learn from this moment and how does it apply to our lives? Join us as Dallas sits down with Carlos Renfroe to walk through this passage together.

Mark 11:12-25 presents an interesting series of events where Jesus cures a fig tree for not producing fruit and then clears the temple. Are these two narratives related? What can we learn from them? Join us as Dallas sits down with special guest Cesar Cruz to break down this passage.

In Mark 11:1-11 we see an amazing, triumphant moment of people celebrating Jesus. However, when you flip forward, you see that many of those people reject Jesus. How do we avoid these spiritual highs and lows? Join us as Dallas sits down with guest Branson Boykin about this passage.

In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and guest Savannah Anderson dive into the story of “Blind” Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46–52. More than a miracle of sight, this passage reveals a lot about identity, persistence, and faith. Savannah shares personal insights on staying close to Jesus in a culture that often pushes back against biblical values, the importance of community, and the investment it takes to grow deep spiritual roots. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: More to the story of Bartimaeus 00:26 – Welcome Savannah Anderson |01:26 – Context: Mark 10 02:18 – The crowd, the disciples, and Bartimaeus’ identity 03:18 – Generational blindness and “lot in life” labels 03:37 – Bartimaeus’ messianic cry: “Son of David” 04:19 – The crowd rebukes, Bartimaeus persists 05:01 – Jesus’ surprising question about desire and identity 05:21 – Choosing to leave the old identity behind 06:09 – Breaking free from cultural and family expectations 07:00 – Staying close to Jesus through Scripture 08:15 – Seeing yourself through God’s compassion 09:12 – Navigating faith in challenging environments 10:22 – The role of biblical community and spiritual mentors 11:30 – Being intentional about church involvement 13:12 – Investing time in Scripture and relationships 13:54 – Bartimaeus’ bold persistence despite opposition 14:33 – Closing thoughts and invitation to connect

What does Biblical Authority look like? How should Pastors and other Leaders act? Join us as Dallas sits down with special guest, Jeremy Pelt, to discuss Mark 10:32-35.

What was really holding the rich young ruler back from following Jesus? In this special Weekly Short episode of Midweek Move, Dallas is joined by Caleb Moreno to unpack Mark 10:17–31, a somber conversation between Jesus and a man who had it all but still lacked something. Together, they explore what it means to truly follow Jesus, how to examine your heart, and how to keep your priorities kingdom-focused, whether you're working a 9-to-5 job or chasing big dreams. Caleb shares how he balances his career goals with his faith, offering practical tips on establishing a spiritual routine, journaling your walk with God, and keeping Christ at the forefront. --- Scripture Focus: Mark 10:17–31 — “The Rich Young Ruler” Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – Can regular people study the Bible deeply? 2:00 – What the Rich Young Ruler did right… and what he lacked 5:30 – How to spiritually self-check 8:00 – Journaling tips for your faith walk 12:00 – What if Jesus asked you to give it all up? --- Guest: Caleb Moreno Got thoughts or journaling tips to share? Drop a comment or email us at mediahub@thpshreveport.com #MidweekMove #BibleStudy #Mark10

What does Jesus mean when He says we have to be like a child to receive the Kingdom of Heaven? How does this call affect the responsibility of adult believers? Join us as Dallas and special guest Caleb Renfroe sit down to walk through Mark 10:13-16 together.

What did Jesus have to say about divorce and God's original intentions for marriage? Join us as Dallas and Carlos sit down to walk through Mark 10:1-12 together as we continue our Weekly Shorts series.

🎙️ In this Midweek Move: Weekly Short, Dallas sits down with Caden, a student from THP Film School, to talk about Mark 9:42–48. Jesus makes it clear that sin is serious. So, how do we actually live that out in real life? 👉 What does it look like to fight temptation and pursue holiness in a practical, daily way? ✂️ Video edited and produced by THP Student Ministry students. — 🔔 Subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible conversations with students and leaders.

🎙️ Welcome to Midweek Move: Weekly Shorts, where we dive into scripture in bite-sized conversations. In this episode, Dallas chats with Kenzley, a THP Film School student, about Mark 9:38-40. Jesus rebukes His disciples for trying to stop someone ministering in His name just because they weren’t part of their group. 👉 What does this teach us about how we view other Christians who aren’t part of our church? ✂️ Produced and edited by THP Student Ministry students. — 🔔 Subscribe for more Weekly Shorts and full Midweek Move episodes.

🎙️ Welcome back to Midweek Move: Weekly Shorts — the bite-sized version of our verse-by-verse Bible study podcast. In this episode, Dallas talks with Brayson, a student from THP Film School, about Mark 9:33-37. Jesus teaches His disciples about humility and serving others, but how do we actually practice humility in today's world? 👉 How can we remain humble enough to put others before ourselves, and why does this attitude strengthen the Church? ✂️ Produced and edited by THP Student Ministry students as part of Film School. — 🔔 Subscribe for more Weekly Shorts and full Midweek Move episodes.

Welcome to Midweek Move: Weekly Shorts — a condensed version of our in-depth, verse-by-verse Bible study podcast. In this episode, Dallas sits down with Kinsly, a student from our THP Film School, to dive into Mark 9:30–32 — a moment where Jesus shares something powerful, but His disciples remain silent. Why didn’t they ask questions? And more importantly, why don’t we? 👉 How can we, as students, leaders, and adults, create spaces where asking tough questions about faith feels safe and encouraged? ✂️ Produced and edited by THP Student Ministry students as part of Film School. — 🔔 Subscribe for more Weekly Shorts and full-length Midweek Move episodes.