On this week’s episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Nathan Williams to unpack John 15 and what it really means to count the cost of following Jesus today. They talk through modern forms of persecution—from lost jobs to lost...

In this week’s episode, Brenton and Chris talk about a quick life update—moving locally and celebrating 14 years at Harmony—before diving back into John 14. We unpack why the relationship between love and obedience is both a theological and pra...

In this week’s Further, Brenton and Chris dive deep into Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit in John 14 and why it was actually to the disciples’ advantage that He go away. They unpack how the Spirit continues Jesus’ ministry today as ou...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with pastors Clay Baker and Matt Mitchell to talk about why prayer can feel difficult and how we can grow in it. They unpack common struggles like self-reliance, distraction, and rout...

In this episode of Further, Brenton and Chris dive into John 14 and talk about why faith isn’t just a blind “leap” but a confident trust rooted in evidence and God’s character. They explore how belief goes beyond intellectual agreement...

In this episode of Further, Brenton and Chris trace how the early church grew from a few thousand believers into the most influential movement of its time. They look at Acts 2:42 and discuss how faithful teaching, persecution, adoption...

After a heavy week in the life of the church, Brenton and Chris reflect on why some conversations are best saved for later and clarify Chris’s call to “listen to your pastors more”—not to exclude outside voices, but to prioritize the shepherds ...

On this weeks episode, Brenton and Chris dive into John 13—why Jesus washed feet, why we don’t treat it as an ongoing ordinance, and what that means for serving one another today. They push back on the notion of a stoic Jesus, showing from Scri...

In week two of our All In mini-series, Brenton and Chris unpack spiritual gifts—are they natural skills, Spirit-given abilities, or both—and land on this: the Spirit himself empowers whatever builds up the body (1 Cor. 12:7). They walk...

In this episode, Brenton sits down with Chris Carr to continue the All In conversation and explore the topic of spiritual gifts. Chris shares updates on recent campus projects while reminding us that the campaign is more about transfor...

This week on Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Clay Baker and Matt Mitchell to unpack John 12 and its themes of light, mercy, and judgment. Clay focused on the oneness of the Trinity, while Matt highlighted four reasons Jesus came—...

This week on Further, Brenton Grimm is joined by regular guest Nathan Williams along with first-time guest Coleman Reed and Kyle Knoll, who recently preached at Harmony Bible Church’s Fort Madison and Burlington campuses. The group div...

This week on Further, Brenton and Chris dive into the Old Testament’s role in pointing to Jesus, discussing how its prophecies—roughly 60 major ones—connect directly to His life and ministry. Chris addresses common objections from skep...

In this episode, Brenton and Chris discuss John 12 and the tension between worshiping Jesus for who He is versus what He can give us. They examine Judas’s self-serving motives and contrast them with Mary’s extravagant act of worship, raising th...

This week on Further, Brenton sits down with Paul Fischbach and Matt Mitchell to reflect on John 11 and the tension between God’s sovereignty and human sin. They discuss how Caiaphas’s pragmatic decisions serve as a warning against sel...

In this episode of Further, Brenton sits down with Clay to talk through his recent sermon on anger from John 11. Clay shares how his own personal struggles with anger helped shape his message and how Jesus’ response to grief and broken...

This week on Further, Brenton is joined by Nate Todd and Tony Esslinger for a deep dive into John 11. They reflect on the story of Lazarus and how Jesus redirects Martha’s hope from an event to Himself. The conversation highlights the ...

Andrew joins Brenton this week to give an update on global missions at Harmony, highlighting several student and adult trips happening over the summer. He shares stories of impactful missionary biographies, including Adoniram Judson, Amy Carmic...

In this episode of Further, Brenton and Chris dive into the issue of church hurt, exploring why it happens and how believers can respond in healthy, biblical ways. They discuss the importance of honest confrontation, following Jesus’ t...

In this episode of Further, Brenton and Chris dive into John 10 and explore what Jesus meant when He said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” They unpack the dangers of prosperity gospel interpretations, particula...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm is joined by Nathan Williams and Matt Mitchell to reflect on their recent sermons covering John 9. They discuss how Jesus’ reference to himself as the “Son of Man” ties directly to Daniel 7, si...

Brenton and Chris kick off the episode catching up on summer plans and family get-togethers. The conversation then shifts into a deep dive on John 8, focusing on Jesus’ statement about Abraham rejoicing to see his day. Chris explains the biblic...

Brenton Grimm and Chris Carr explore the tension between biblical authority and personal interpretation in this episode of Further. They discuss the dangers of reading the Bible only through affirming or familiar lenses, emphasizing th...

Brenton and Chris discuss the recent election of a new Pope and its cultural impact, especially from an evangelical perspective. Chris expresses concern over evangelicals being too enthusiastic about the Catholic Church without acknowledging ke...

This week on Further, Brenton Grimm hosts a full house with Matt Mitchell, Andrew Weise, and Paul Fischbach as they unpack different angles on the same passage from John. The group reflects on how Jesus' words about being "from above" ...