Salty Believer Unscripted

Israel at Sinai: Chosen for What?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Key texts: Exodus 19:3-6, Deuteronomy 7:6-11, Psalm 20:7.

Unsponsored resource shout-out: In the Year of Our Lord by Sinclair Ferguson.

Topics discussed: Israel as God’s chosen people, deliverance before the law, covenant responsibility, holiness, vocation, and why “chosen” does not mean ethnic superiority.

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More Than Land: God's Promise to Abraham

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:04:10 +0000

Key texts: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15, Genesis 17, Genesis 22:15-18.

Unsponsored resource shout-out: Daily Dose of Greek.

Resource mentioned: Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9-11.

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How to Think About Israel Without Losing Your Mind

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Resource mentioned: Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans, edited by Robert Elmer.
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Train Them Up: Youth Ministry

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:57:44 +0000

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Max Dietz and Daniel the Intern join Bryan Catherman to discuss how youth ministry helps train up the next generation of pastors and ministers. Can ministry be more than fun programming for young people? What’s the role of children in discipleship? And what’s Max, a youth minister, doing to come alongside parents in their responsibilities to disciple their children? Copyright 2026. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Train Them Up: Assessing

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

How do you know who to disciple? How do you know when to stop discipling someone? How do you know when you’re making progress? When are we done? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman talk about how to access a disciple and the discipleship process. Copyright 2026. Find more information at SaltyBeliever.com.

Including Children in the Life of the Church

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:38:50 +0000

How do we bring young people into the life of the Church? Kirk Galster, Josiah Walker, and Bryan Catherman discuss a challenging topic. Should the church include children in aspects of the worship gathering, such as collecting the offering, serving on the worship team, and leading in other ways? Should little kids become members? It's more than just including children in the worship service. This is about really bringing them in. How can children be included in the life of the Church, and how does this help train up the next generation? Copyright 2026. Find more information at SaltyBeliever.com.

Train Them to Listen to Sermons

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Learning to listen to sermons does’t just happen by showing up, and the next generation needs to learn how to listen to sermons. It’s by listening to sermons with the desire to grow and think critically, week by week, over many years, that people learn and grow. In this episode, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss the idea of preaching as discipleship and training. What is preaching? How does it do the training and discipleship work? Should the Gospel be there every week? What kind of preaching? They discuss these questions and many others. Copyright 2026.

In addition, this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted was unsponsored by 9Marks and therefore, shared an unsolicited, unpaid advertisement for the 9Marks podcast, “Bible Talk.” (Seriously, 9Marks didn’t pay us to talk about it and don’t even know we did it. We just like “Bible Talk.”)

Train Them Up: One-On-One Discipleship

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

As we consider what's needed to train the next generation of Christians, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss one-on-one discipleship. Why is one-on-one discipleship important? How do we do one-on-one discipleship? What might be the pushback? Why don't we do it? They discuss these questions and share some tools they use for one-on-one discipleship. Find more videos and resources like this one, book recommendations, and more at SaltyBeliever.com. Copyright 2026.

Train Them Up: An Introduction

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

There seems to be a boost of young men becoming Christians and engaging with the local church. Is it true? With the significance of generational differences, how are the Boomers and Gen-X generation going to train the Millennials and Zoomers (Gen-Z and Gen-A) if there are more young men coming to church? In this Salty Believer Unscripted series, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker start a series about training up the next generations for ministries. Bryan also deals with a hate-mail email concern. And they've started an unsolicited, unsponsored advertisement that's fitting for an unscripted podcast. Learn more and find more resources at SaltyBeliever.com. Copyright 2026.

Using Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms in Services

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

How can a church incorporate a creed, confession, or catechism in weekly gatherings and services? Should they? Before dealing with the primary question, we must define the terms. What is a creed? What is a confession? What’s the difference? What is a catechism? How can we use these things in our spiritual journey? How do they help us grow? How can they be used in weekly worship services? Should they be used in this setting? If a Pastor wants to integrate these things, how does he get there? These are the questions found in the conversation of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Find more information about creeds, confessions, and catechisms, as well as podcasts and other resources for ministry and the Christian journey, at SaltyBeliever.com. Copyright 2026.

Journey Through John: A 5-Minute Bible Study

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Bryan Catherman is taking a journey through John as a YouTube, simple, 5-minute daily Bible study. He and Josiah Walker discuss what’s behind it, why do it, and how it works on this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Find the Journey Through John on the SaltyBeliever.com Youtube channel. (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyBUHemqv16QgYd4FM9YJVku3t0JFfYKU&si=j1PaSMaJ_xVHS_X7) Copyright 2026. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Intern Episode: Daniel Catherman

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Daniel, the intern, has been serving behind the scenes of Salty Believer Unscripted. We’re not really sure what a podcast intern does, but Salty Believer Unscripted has had a long, wonderful line of interns. As we do our part to help raise up the next generation of ministers, we have an intern, and sometimes we challenge said intern to do things beyond their comfort zone. Therefore, this is a special intern episode. In this episode, Daniel the Intern tells us about his premium, Schuyler Bible, and his daily reading disciplines. Copyright 2026. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Dealing with Change

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This episode deals with change. For one, the podcast has added video and brought about change. Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker are talking about change. Change is constant in life, so it seems we would do well to learn how to deal with change, especially in church. Copyright 2026. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Developing Good Spiritual Habits

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:23:26 +0000

How do we form better spiritual habits? How do we stick to them? How do we achieve our Bible reading goals? What stops us? How do we say no to bad habits and yes to good habits? This is the conversation in this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. For more information and resources, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

What Devotionals are Helpful?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this video, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman share the devotional materials they find helpful. What are their daily habits to grow closer to God? That's the question they answer. It may help you. To learn more, visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Daily Doctrine by Kevin DeYoung

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss their year going through Kevin DeYoung’s book, Daily Doctrine: A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology (Crossway, 2024). After reading it, they review it. Would they recommend it to others? Their answer might surprise you. Why did they end up disappointed?

Social Media is Killing Community

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Does social media help or hurt real, meaningful community? It was intended to help, but has it accomplished what we thought it would do? Has the effort to make money come at the cost of real community? Is it causing depression and anxiety? Have we lost the idea of what community really is, and now long for something we already had? What is the cost? Doom scrolling is a thing, and doom is not a positive word. We need to talk about social media and the death of community. That's the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2025. Learn more at SaltyBeliever.com

Time for an Alien Freakout?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Is “The Age of Disclosure” something we should pay attention to and freak out, or is it just high-level clickbait? It costs $20 to stream. Is it worth it? Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker don’t know, but they do know that this isn't the first time Christians have freaked out over a documentary. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, the guys discuss what Christians should do when they’re invited to a freakout. What should Pastors do when their congregants bring these kinds of panic and worry? That’s the topic of this discussion. Copyright 2025. Find more information at SaltyBeliever.com.

Getting Started in the Book of Luke

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Bryan Catherman has journeyed through the Book of Luke at Trinity Church, and Josiah Walker is just getting started at Redeeming Life Church. What should we think and do as we get started in this book? How do we study it? How should we break it down? Anyone preaching through this book is thinking about these things, but those sitting under the preaching in Luke should be thinking about it too. That’s the conversation between these two Pastors, and listeners are invited to hear the conversation. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Crisis in Lexington

Bryan Catherman — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:25:47 +0000

The Tyson beef packing plant in Lexington is closing in January, and nearly 3,000 people will be out of work in a town of 10,000 people. What’s happening on the ground there? How should Christians respond? That’s the topic of this special edition of Salty Believer Unscripted. Join the discussion with Josiah Walker, Bryan Catherman, and Kirk Galster. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Books and Black Friday

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Even the Christian book sellers get crazy on Black Friday. They are in the business to sell books. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman talk about books, book publishers, and those who sell Christian books. They also consider those who tend to offer huge Black Friday sales. Reformation Trust, 10 of Those, ChristianBook.com, Crossway, Banner of Truth, and many more are mentioned and discussed. Used books? Why not? If you’re looking for good books, this episode is for you. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Longing for Liturgy: What are the Elements?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to a Sunday morning service, what are the kinds of aspects that find their way into the liturgy? There are elements that some churches do and others don’t. What’s necessary? What can be dropped? What should be added? What’s required for a biblical church service? These are the questions Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss in this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Longing for Liturgy: What is Authentic?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Some might argue that high liturgy is a more authentic expression of faith and worship. Some might baulk at that assessment. What is authentic? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss high and low liturgy and where we can find authentic expression, or the lack thereof, in both. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Longing for Liturgy: An Introduction

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Generation Z and Generation Alpha are looking for an authentic expression of faith. Many of them believe they are finding that in churches with high liturgy. Most don’t even know what liturgy is. What is liturgy? Is it bad to be liturgical? Why have some been afraid of more structured, high liturgy? We’re starting a series that walks through a conversation about liturgy in the local church. Everyone has a liturgy. What’s yours? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Putting Discipleship into Practice

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

As Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman finish up this Dangerous Discipleship series with a discussion about how to put discipleship into practice. They each share what they are doing to disciple others and offer additional ideas. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Multiple Streams of Discipleship

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:11:54 +0000

Join Josiah Walker, Bryan Catheman, and guest Kirk Galster as they discuss the dangers of having a single discipler and the value of having multiple streams of discipleship in your life. How do we have robust discipleship and growth? How does having numerous resources of discipleship protect us from problems and draw us closer to Jesus? These are some of the questions this discussion seeks to answer. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

How to Select Good Discipleship Resources

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:27:42 +0000

Discipleship is important, but when you don’t know where to start, it can be daunting. There are thousands of resources out there. How can we sift through it all and find what’s going to be the most helpful? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker walk through steps to help discern which resources are better and which should be avoided. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Danger of Christian Social Media Influencers

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the dangers and the benefits (if there are any) of Christian social media influencers. When it comes to discipleship, what contribution are the famous online disciple makers making to the Christian? How has this social media trend changed discipleship? What do we do with the “fanboys”? Do we need to rethink our favorite social media heroes? That’s the topic of this conversation. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Disaster of Social Media Discipleship

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, we take a hard look at the pros and cons of social media in relation to discipleship. What’s dangerous and why is it a problem? Is the algorithm serving the mission of Romans 12:1-2 or doing something else? How does doom scrolling serve God, if it does? Can it? Is there any redeeming value to social media? This is the topic of conversation in episode 2 of our series “Dangerous Discipleship.” Copyright 2025. Please visit SaltyBeliever.com for more information.

Thoughts on Kirk and the World Today

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This episode kicks off a new series titled “Dangerous Discipleship.” Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the ramifications of the Charlie Kirk murder, internet discipleship, and how the world is shaping Christians. It may be helpful to pause to think more deeply about how social discipleship is impacting nearly everyone, regardless of faith. The bigger question is, how does all of this affect Christians? How long has the internet been used to disciple Christians, and how have internet personalities contributed to this process? What’s the response? What’s the better answer? In this series, they’ll be talking about these questions and many others. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Budget Bibles

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss budget Bibles. What are the least expensive Bibles, and why should people use and have these? What makes them inexpensive? What should we know about the budget Bibles? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

A New Bad Analogy for the Trinity

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:29:40 +0000

We love our analogies for the Trinity, but they never stack up. There’s nothing inside creation that explains our triune God who transcends creation. In light of a new analogy circulating around social media, the guys decided to discuss bad analogies for the Trinity. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

"Yours, Mine, Ours": A Leadership Tool for Church Balance

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:45:38 +0000

Every church must make decisions about how to utilize its limited time and resources for the benefit of the entire church. What ministries get the prime announcement time? What new things should the church do, and how should the leaders of the church decide in a sea of the congregation’s suggestions? How do leaders decide? The leadership tool, “Yours, Mine, Ours,” is an approach every leader should know and put into practice. In addition, church members will be substantially more helpful to his or her leadership when they too understand the “Yours, Mine, Ours” principle. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Paid Content?

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:24:40 +0000

What should we think about preachers who are switching to paid content sermons behind a pay wall? What about podcasts or special content that requires subscriptions? In this episode, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss a listener’s question about people switching to a fee-based content model.

Bible Talk

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman talk about another podcast. 9Mark’s offers a podcast called Bible Talk, and these guys think it’s worth checking out. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

On Premium Bibles

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:36:31 +0000

A person can spend, $250, $400, or even $1,000 for a Bible. They’re called premium Bibles, and there’s a lot that goes into one of these high-end Bibles. What’s the deal with these Bibles and should a Christian spend money on one? That’s the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker weigh in. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

After MacArthur: Transitioning Well

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

After the passing of John MacArthur, the big question becomes, “What will the transition look like at his various ministries?” MacArthur was the Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church and the Chancellor of the Master’s Seminary. What’s going to happen there? This then raises another question: “What’s it going to look like when the Boomer generation Pastors exit their pulpits and positions and the next generation comes in. What does it look like to transition church leadership well? That’s the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Bible: Can We Trust the Bible?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

With all we know about the Bible, one question remains: Can We Trust the Bible? Should we trust it? Many people say no. Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker say we can and we must. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, they discuss why the Bible is trustworthy and why we must depend on what it says. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Bible: Aspects of the Bible

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:26:20 +0000

As our discussion continues, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman chat about aspects of the Bible. What are the key characteristics of the Bible? What do they mean, and why are they important? What have been the past arguments about aspects of the Bible? What are the arguments focused on today? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Bible: From Then to Now

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:02:46 +0000

How did the Bible evolve from a Table of the 10 Commandments to the plethora of economy Bibles, mass-marketed and translated into multiple languages, now sitting on shelves around the world? That’s a long journey. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the journey of the Bible from then to now. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The New Testament Books

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:12:06 +0000

The Old Testament says not to add anything to the canon, but the New Testament added books. What’s going on here? How do we have these books, and how do we know we have the right ones? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, we’re talking about the books of the New Testament. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Interestamental Period

Bryan Catherman — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:50:55 +0000

As Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the question, “What is the Bible?” they’ve hit the intertestamental period, otherwise known as “the quiet years.” What do the quiet years have to do with the Bible, and how is it helpful to understand what was happening during that time? In this episode, they discuss the significance of those years to the Bible we have today. Copyright 2025. Find more information at SaltyBeliever.com.

The Bible: Do We Have the Right Books?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:17:50 +0000

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman are chatting about the books of the Bible and how we know these books belong in our Bibles and others do not. How do we know we have the right books? What’s the standard? What’s the canon? What were the very first written words of the Bible, and who wrote those words? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Bible: Introduction

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:32:54 +0000

Join Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman as they discuss the Bible. What is the Bible? Where does it come from? Is it God’s Word? How do we know we can trust this book? We’re starting a new series to chat about these questions and many more. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Media and the Bible

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss media and the Bible. Specifically, what are we to think when we see biblical material expressed on various media? What should Christians do about The Chosen? How about the King of Kings? The Ten Commandments? What about Disney’s Prince of Egypt? Should Christians watch The House of David? And how could we forget Russel Crowe’s film, Noah? That’s the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit saltybeliever.com.

Context: Should a Church Have Two Services?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman as they deal with the question: Should a church have two or more services? Is that actually two churches or is it okay? Not only do they deal with this question, but also what time the service should be, and the day, and many more. How might context shape these questions? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Benefits of the Mid-Week Bible Study

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Josiah Walker, Bryan Catherman, and Daniel the Intern discuss the value of the mid-week Bible study. Have these meetings run their course, or is there still value in doing them? They also answer the question, “What is a Salty Believer Unscripted intern, and what does this intern do?”

Where is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:16:04 +0000

Is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament? What was he doing before Jesus gave him to the disciples? This is the question sent to Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker. So on today’s episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, the guys are dealing with a mailbag question. What was the Holy Spirit doing in the Old Testament? How should we think about the continuity of the Bible and the operation of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Getting the Most From the Sermon

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss how to get the most out of the sermon. We’ve already discussed some tools—mainly following the Listen Up! book by Christopher Ash. So in this episode, we’ve looked at tips and ideas for going beyond that Ash provided. Should I read commentaries? Study Bibles? Should I ask my Pastor questions about the sermon? What are other things I can do to get the most out of the sermon? They address these questions and many others. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Funerals for Nonbelievers

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Should I go to a funeral for an unbeliever? What should I think about celebration of life services compared to traditional funerals? Is this like going to a same-sex wedding? Am I supporting something that I shouldn’t be supporting, or is this an opportunity for me to display my faith? How should we think of funerals for nonbelievers? That’s the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

How Long Should I Disciple?

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the length of discipleship. How long should I disciple someone? How long should I be discipled? Is there a time that’s too short? Is there a time that’s too long? Copyright 2025.

Formal and Informal Discipleship

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

When most of us think about discipleship, we quickly think about a program or programming. That’s fine. There’s nothing wrong with formal discipleship. But what about all the other ways we disciple others that do not fit neatly into formal discipleship plans? This is the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the value of both formal and informal discipleship. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Discipleship: Have a Plan

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Discipleship is simple obedience in the ordinary. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker return to the basics, reminding us that discipleship often looks like a consistent, faithful presence in the church's life. They unpack the simplicity and weight of just showing up, investing in relationships, and grounding your walk in the local body of Christ. The key is to have a plan. A simple plan and a complicated plan are still plans. Either way, you need one. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Discipleship: Go to Church

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The first and most important step in discipleship is to prioritize attending the gathering of the body of Christ. Go to church. Sit under biblical, expositional preaching, sing with the saints, pray corporately, take the Lord’s Supper, celebrate baptisms, etc. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss how discipleship is simplified and how the foundational step is going to church. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Getting to Right Application

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

How do we know we’re getting the application correct? On this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the danger of getting in the weeds with Bible study application and how to stay on safe footing. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the two ordinances of the Church: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. What are these? When do these ordinances happen within the local church? Should you take the Lord’s Supper if you have not been baptized? How do these things relate to membership? How does this work in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)? What about the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Teaching: How to Get Started

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

You’re feeling called to teach a class but you’ve never done that before. Or maybe you are feeling a call to ministry. Where do you start? This is the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss where to start if you’re a new Christian, where to start if you’ve been a Christian for a few years, and even how to get started in any step in your Christian journey. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Disciplines for the Long Haul

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

There are many spiritual disciplines. Some might be short-lived, and some may sustain us for the long haul. In this episode, Bryan Catherman met with Kevin Lund, Pastor of Trinity Church, to discuss the disciplines that have been better for him over the years.

Talking Missions With Doug Reed

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Join Bryan Catherman as he discusses missions and shifting trends in mission work with Doug Reed. Doug works with Possibilities Africa and was a pastor for many years. His perspective and experience make him the perfect guest to discuss mission work. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

When Your Bible Reading Plan Crashes

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

You got off to a great start, but now you’ve hit Leviticus, and your Bible reading plan has crashed and burned. How do you start up again? Start over? Get going, but end late? Read a ton in one day? The better question might be, what is at the heart of your reading plan? Join Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman as they discuss what we might do when our Bible reading plan crashes and burns. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

When Our Heroes are Sinners

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Martin Luther was an anti-semite. He had strong feelings against the Jewish people. Hundreds of years later, Hitler used some of Luther’s statements to build a national argument against the Jews. What are we to think about this? What do we do with Luther? That’s the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. What now? What about when a person’s theology shifts? What about worship leaders and songwriters with theological issues? Authors? We spend little time thinking about this topic, but the guys take on it in this unscripted conversation. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Good Books for Good Churchmen

Bryan Catherman — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker recommend good books for the man or woman in the pew. What books help people be good churchmen and women? SBU has a new intern (Daniel the Intern), which prompted this conversation. If you’re in church and you want to grow in your Christian walk, this episode offers some books other than the Bible to help you. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.