In this final episode of the podcast, Cale and Reid reflect back on their 68 episodes that included dozens of guests, deep conversations, and great growth personally, relationally, and spiritually. They include clips from some of the best moments of the show throughout, and they end with a rallying message to continue keeping in step with God as we…

In this abbreviated update, Reid discusses what God does when we make plans…which is change them! He announces the birth of Cale and Emily Petrie’s son Henry who has arrived just in time to delay the podcast’s final episode which is coming soon! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @spiritlivingpodcast Facebook: spiritlivingpodcast Twitter: @spiri…

After generations of the Old Covenants being ineffective because of us, Jeremiah 31 promises something new and radically different. Cale and Reid finish their discussion on God’s covenants by highlighting all godly relationships from marriage to friendship as covenants. Finally, they show how the entire Bible ties together with the new covenant in …

Erik Walther has been on staff with Cru for 12 years, and he has seen the transforming power of the gospel to college students. He joins Reid to discuss his background in legalistic churches and how to get out of that mindset, developing personal habits of abiding in Christ, and how we can so often be doing things for God while not having that deep…

Just as the Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the promised land, so can believers in Jesus cross into the eternal life He gives us. Cale and Reid discuss this aspect of God’s promises and how Jesus ultimately delivered us from being vagabonds. They also describe our tendency to grumble despite God’s miracles and how to live like we’re citize…

College freshman Caleb Ryan spent much of his life casually following Christ. When he came to college, he realized his need to completely follow God, so Caleb has joined the podcast to talk about this transformation. He also describes casting anxieties onto Christ, mission trips to Türkiye and Utah and how persecution invigorates the gospel. Finall…

Continuing on with the series on God’s covenants, Cale and Reid reach Exodus 24 when Moses seals a promise with blood between the Israelites and God which the people could never keep. Jesus then bled on the cross for us to fulfill this promise. They also discuss being saved in order to serve, God being outside of time, and Reid tells a personal sto…

Engineering project manager Zach Moore has had a fierce battle with cancer which he has seen God miraculously deliver him from. Zach joins Reid to discuss this medical story along with the many divine appointments he has had to share his story which he does out of a duty to glorify God. Finally, Zach talks about the power of faith and how we can al…

As Abraham’s legacy passes on to the next generations, so does God’s promise. Cale and Reid connect this change with how we can live for future generations. They also describe God’s timing being different from ours, Jesus being torn on our behalf, and how Abraham’s belief in the resurrection was what saved him. Finally, they declare that when it co…

Spending 26 years in college ministry has taught Cru team leader Tim Casteel a lot about maturing in faith. Tim has come onto the podcast to discuss being at a hinge point in society, our desire for wisdom, the practical power of ideas, and the societal metacrisis we are experiencing being “good for business” in ministry. Ultimately, Tim prioritize…

A bizarre yet amazing event occurs in Genesis 15 as God seals His covenant with Abram on Himself! Cale and Reid describe this process and how the LORD was the initiator of the entire promise with Abram that involves every nation. They also talk about Abram being renamed, him being justified by faith, and how the right response to all of this for us…

After retiring from a decades-long career with the Department of Agriculture, Ted Collins now focuses on officiating football alongside Cale. He joins the podcast to discuss Spirit Living in these contexts as well as trusting his kids into God’s hands, the life of Paul, and how we can question God in an appropriate way. Finally, Ted discusses his w…

God’s promises begin in the first chapter of the Bible. Exploring this theme, Cale and Reid look at the cycle of the first thirteen chapters of Genesis where God blesses us, then commands us to be fruitful and multiply, we disobey the command, and we experience the consequences. This hopeless pattern leads into God’s promise with Abraham of blessin…

Eight years on mission in Guatemala will certainly shape a person, and Susan Fulton knows this well. She, along with her late husband Gary, led their family of eight to surrender to God’s call to foreign missions in Guatemala. Susan has come onto the show to discuss this journey, what it taught her about God, and how she had no resistance to saying…

In this bonus episode of Spirit Living, we release Reid’s first sermon which was preached at the youth service of Farmington First Baptist Church on 1/24/24. Based on John 10, Reid answers the questions, how do we know and hear the voice of Jesus? What does it mean to submit to Jesus? What must we give up to follow Jesus? Follow us on social media:…

After establishing our relationship with God, Paul finishes the book of Galatians by showing how we ought to treat each other. Cale and Reid discuss this along with why vulnerability is contagious, how to correct others with gentleness and love, and our tendency to put our trust in “hired hands” that flee when difficulty comes. Finally, they note o…

College freshman Micah Goeke has learned to worship Jesus in spirit and in truth, and as a pastor’s kid, he has spent his life trying to love God more fully. Micah joins the podcast to discuss this as well as his passion for evangelism which we should all imitate, thanking God for the things we have even when circumstances are hard, and how we can …

The things of the Spirit are against the natural things of our flesh. Galatians 5 lays out this distinction, and Cale and Reid discuss the wartime mentality it demands where we devote everything to the wartime effort. They also talk about idolatry, eliminating hurry from our lives, freedom leading to real love, and battling busyness. Finally, they …

Spiritual growth marks the lives of all believers, and college sophomore Timothy Clelland is no exception. He joins Reid to discuss his pride against the ability to grow, subsequent humbling, and all he has learned through college, community, and Christ. Timothy also describes growth through his summer mission to San Diego, leadership positions, an…

Our concept of freedom and the Bible’s aren’t exactly the same thing. Speaking from Galatians 5, Cale and Reid discuss the liberating restrictions that Christ has given us to operate within. They also highlight being all in or all out for Jesus and following His voice in the midst of so many others. Finally, they analyze running the race set before…

This week, Reid sits down with Cale and his mother Kristi to discuss how worry is a lack of faith in God along with her lifelong experience with fighting against it. They also talk about the importance of intentionally pursuing community and hospitality as well as maintaining patience with God’s timing. Finally, they discuss how we so often view th…

After suffering countless trials and near-death persecutions, the apostle Paul continued to share the gospel with unrelenting resolve. We ought to have this same attitude today and not fear evangelism but embrace it out of a reverent fear of God. Cale and Reid discuss being unashamed of the gospel along with our attitude of thinking we know better …

This week, Reid sits down with Becky Ober as she talks about Spirit Living in a public school which Reid saw firsthand while he was in her kindergarten class! They also discuss her cancer diagnosis and having supernatural peace throughout the process, the power of prayer and seeing those prayers answered in miraculous ways, sharing Jesus while bein…

As children of God, we are promised an inheritance from Him. Cale and Reid discuss how God Himself is our promised inheritance as well as the comfort of living out our identity as God’s children. They talk about perseverance through doubt in the midst of silence from God, how His timing is far greater than ours, and how we cannot earn our inheritan…

Cale and Reid’s grandpa John Moore joins the podcast to talk about the unwavering faith of his late wife that was passed down through generations. They discuss his coming to faith in the early 1950’s, his time in the military, and how we can respond to the changing world. In the end, they discuss watching his wife lose her ability to speak due to P…

Paul calls for unity among the churches at Galatia, and this call still applies as we are told to stay united among a divided culture. Cale and Reid discuss this call along with the divisive power of gossip and of the tongue, learning right from wrong through constant use, and how the natural world reflects the things of God and His Kingdom. Finall…

Kevin Kopps is a Golden Spikes Award winner among many other accolades from his continuing time in baseball: first as a pitcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks and now as a pitcher in the minor leagues. This week, he joins Cale and Reid to talk about seeing God lead him and make His plans known, how to battle the temptation of sudden success and stay h…

Emily Petrie, Cale’s wife, stops by the podcast studio to make a special announcement and describe their reaction to the news. The couple also tells of how they met, getting married in the early stages of the pandemic, and how to keep God at the center of a marriage. Emily reminisces on her mission trip to Ecuador with memorable meals, and she ends…

Everyone has their own experiences that shape their worldview. Michael Duke has learned this very thing, and as a sophomore in college, he joins Reid to discuss the importance of listening to others and exploring their perspectives with the gospel at the center. He also talks about growing up in a political family, battling isolation, finding godly…

Both Abraham and Moses receive covenantal promises from God, sealed in blood. Jesus came and bled to seal an eternal covenant with us, so that we might forever live with Him. Cale and Reid discuss these truths as they continue in Galatians 3. They also talk about having the right motivation for works, how the law is a curse when we try to follow it…

Jacob Engel joins Reid this week to discuss his reluctant acceptance and subsequent joy of becoming a youth pastor. He describes the challenges of the calling and the unique environment today’s youth are growing up in, including the desire to go viral. Finally, Jacob talks about his time as a servant leader at a summer camp over the years and how t…

The gospel of faith and not works is emphasized further in Galatians as Cale and Reid discuss the end of chapter 2 into the beginning of chapter 3. They focus on the need to be uncomfortable as Christians, how we are resistant to change, and yet how Jesus changes everything for us as he gives us himself. Finally, citing Blue’s Clues, Reid describes…

Spending his formidable years as a missionary kid in Guatemala, Stephen Fulton developed a love and a call to the country where he has been on over 30 trips now through Love Beyond Borders which his family started. He joins Reid to discuss the realities of spiritual warfare on mission, leading worship with a band of homeless on skid row, and how ne…

Galatians 2 fights against the lies that come from legalism and describes the consistency of character we all ought to imitate. Cale and Reid discuss this along with the true meaning of circumcision, the racial barriers which Jesus came to destroy, how we often want to cling to our sin, and what C.S. Lewis said on the matter. Ultimately, the episod…

College sophomore Weston Sills joins Reid this week to discuss effective discipleship and how that ties into accountability with evangelism, Bible reading, memorization, and more. They also talk about battling pride and the humility associated with baptism as well as the challenges and joys of Christian leadership. Finally, they highlight the impor…

Finishing Galatians 1, Cale and Reid discuss the radical nature of the gospel of faith along with the fact that it’s not what we know but Who we know. Additionally, they discuss how God speaks in the modern day as well as the philosophical search for truth. The two finish with how Paul’s authority and credentials came from Christ and not from other…

Worship leader and certified music therapist Carrie Jenkins joins the podcast this week to discuss how music can be used to impact others’ lives. She discusses working with children with developmental and cognitive disabilities as well as the elderly and how she can show Spirit Living in these secular contexts. Finally, as a worship leader, Carrie …

Beginning a series on the book of Galatians, Cale and Reid discuss Paul’s urgency in correcting the churches at Galatia after they had been seeking “other gospels.” They discuss the importance of not adding anything to God’s grace through Christ and how the more we believe it, the more we want to go and share it. Finally, they battle the two extrem…

Dr. Josh Mauldin has worked with college students for well over a decade, and he joins Reid to discuss how his own life change in college prompted him to pursue this area of ministry. He also lays out the importance and strategy of the college age and how people of all ages can assist this demographic. Finally, they describe the purpose of storytel…

After working as a tax collector, gospel author Matthew becomes transformed once he answers Jesus’ call on his life. He shows us how Jesus brings people together who otherwise wouldn’t get along and how we ought to spend time with “the sick” who know they need repentance just as Jesus did. Finally, Cale and Reid discuss Matthew’s example of “burnin…

Sean Thorne works in college ministry with plans to move overseas, and this week he joins Reid to discuss his faith journey which includes an unexpected baptism and an atheist helping him solidify his beliefs. They explore leading ministry, the narrow and winding road God has for us all, and the importance of reaching every people group with the go…

The apostle Peter lived a life of ups and downs as he followed Jesus. After leaving his livelihood behind, Peter gets a new name and purpose, and he shows us how encountering Jesus demands a response and how ordinary people can be used for God’s incomparable purposes. Cale and Reid discuss all of this as well as God’s loving forgiveness and the imp…

Cafeteria manager at the local junior high Chris Gabbard joins the podcast to discuss her conversion after growing up with a Catholic background in New York and California. She describes who she was before, out of a hopeless attitude, to who she is now as a faithful disciple of Christ. Chris talks specifically about how her approach to parenting ch…

Mary the mother of Jesus lived an exemplary life of humility and faithfulness towards God. Cale and Reid discuss her maturity at such a young age along with her modest perspective towards being called to such a great purpose by God. Without knowing the details, she accepted God’s will and praised Him through difficult circumstances. Finally, we see…

Senior pastor Dr. Jeremy Roberts stops by the podcast to talk about his experiences including being forced into preaching his first sermon, his call into ministry, and pursuing two Master’s degrees simultaneously. He also discusses the importance of counseling, how to discern if a church is spiritually healthy, being intentional about “beyond the w…

Through captivity and indoctrination in Babylon, Daniel resisted and stood strong against the sinful culture around him: providing an excellent example for us today. He showed how boldness to stand up for God is rewarded by God, and his life begs the question, will we stand strong and worship the Lord even if we face persecution? Finally, to celebr…

After living in five different countries and having many different jobs, Houston Murillo has felt a call into ministry as a Family and Discipleship Pastor. Repeatedly he has faced decisions of following the easy path in careers or following Christ, and he joins to discuss why Jesus is most important along with how iron sharpens iron and how we can …

This week, Cade returns to the podcast to join Reid as co-host and discuss the life of the prophet Elijah. After laying out the context of war, they look into Elijah’s life to see his persistence in pointing people back to God, his wonders performed through God, and his revelation that God is a “gentle whisper” or “thin silence” in the midst of a w…

Generation Z is navigating unprecedented things such as growing up immersed in social media which has led to heightened anxiety. High school senior Caroline Burrus joins the podcast to discuss her experience with anxiety and how we can quiet all of the noise to focus on God through prayer instead. She also discusses “FOMO,” giving control up to God…

Unexpected blessings came through difficult circumstances for Joseph in the Old Testament. This week, Cale and Reid take a deep dive into Joseph’s life as they discuss how he showed Spirit Living by fleeing from sexual immorality and staying faithful through trying times by recognizing that God turns evil things into good. Reid ends by telling the …