Exhorter Podcast

Welcome to the Exhorter Podcast, where we aim to stir up love and good works through bite-sized biblical discussions. This local effort of the Church of Christ, located in Clovis, California, is hosted by Kyle Goodwin, Nate Shankels, and Jon Bradford.

Podcasting since 2022 • 98 episodes

Exhorter Podcast

Latest Episodes

98 - Doing Hard Things: Helping Teens Grow Strong in Christ

Ever put something off and avoid doing it because it was difficult? We all do. Following Jesus faithfully can be the same; sometimes it's hard, and we find the easy way around the difficult things instead of doing the right thing.Trials ...

October 25, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 98 • 43:10

97 - What Does Biblical Worship Really Mean?

What does worship really mean? Is worship limited to what we do when the church gathers, or should it shape every part of our lives? We explore what Scripture teaches about worship in spirit and truth, the importance of both ...

September 06, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 97 • 51:54

96 - Cussing: What Does the Bible Say?

Are words just words? When the Bible doesn’t give us a list of specific “cuss words,” how do we know where the line is? We explore what Scripture actually says about foul, obscene, and unwholesome speech, looking at passages like Ep...

August 23, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 96 • 44:27

95 - Modern Idols: What Owns Your Heart?

What owns your heart?When most people think of idolatry, they picture ancient temples, carved statues, and pagan worship. But Scripture paints a much deeper picture. An idol is anything that becomes more important than loving God ...

July 28, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 95 • 31:06

94 - Is All Pride Sinful?

Most Christians know the warnings about pride in Scripture, but we often use the same word to describe two very different things. Is there a difference between arrogance and healthy satisfaction? Between elevating ourselves above others and tak...

July 20, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 94 • 35:22