Midweek Move

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.

After the glory of the Transfiguration, Jesus returns with Peter, James, and John to find the remaining disciples in a heated argument and a desperate father pleading for his son’s deliverance. In this episode, Dallas and Carlos unpack Mark 9:14–29, a passage filled with emotional tension, spiritual struggle, and real-life leadership challenges. Topics covered include: Navigating spiritual highs and real-world valleys How to respond to unanswered prayers and prolonged suffering The distinction between demonic activity and natural illness Leading with compassion in the face of frustration What this story teaches us about faith, doubt, and God’s power Whether you're a leader, a student of the Word, or someone navigating disappointment on your walk with God, this conversation offers honest insight and biblical encouragement. Scripture: Mark 9:14–29

What did Jesus mean when He said, “some standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power”? In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos walk through one of the most challenging and significant passages in the Gospels, the Transfiguration of Jesus. Topics covered include: Why did Jesus bring only Peter, James, and John to witness this moment The significance of Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus The voice of God affirms Jesus as His Son and commands the disciples to listen Peter’s fear and what it teaches us about vulnerability in leadership The tension of prophetic timing and waiting to speak when God says, “not yet” This conversation explores how the disciples wrestled with their expectations, cultural assumptions, and limited understanding, even in the face of divine revelation. It also challenges us today to examine how we interpret Scripture, lead others, and remain centered on the authority of Christ. Whether you're a leader, student of Scripture, or someone navigating questions of faith, this episode offers rich insights and practical takeaways for your spiritual journey. Subscribe for more weekly deep-dives into Scripture. Like, comment, and share this episode if it speaks to you. Scripture: Mark 9:1–13

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In this episode, we dive into Mark 8:27-30, a major turning point in the Gospel of Mark and a powerful moment of revelation. Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" Peter’s bold response, "You are the Christ," challenges us to examine what we truly believe about Jesus. Many people, even within the church, settle for partial truths. They see Jesus as a good teacher or a moral example, but miss the deeper reality of who He really is. This one revelation, that Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One, has the power to transform your faith, your identity, and your everyday life. Whether you're new to the Bible or have followed Jesus for years, this study will help you reflect on how knowing Him as Lord changes everything.

In this week’s episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos dive into a powerful conversation inspired by Mark 8:11–26. Why is it so hard to see clearly, spiritually speaking? What keeps us from truly understanding what Jesus is trying to show us? Join the conversation as they explore the tension between faith, frustration, and clarity.

In this episode of Midweek Move, Carlos and Dallas discuss one of the Gospel of Mark's most debated moments: the feeding of the 4,000. Is this just a repeat of the feeding of the 5,000… or is there something deeper going on? Join the conversation as they explore the setting, the subtle differences, and what this moment reveals about Jesus’ mission, especially toward those on the margins of society. What did the disciples miss? And what might we be missing today?