In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria explore the biblical theme of forgiveness through the examples of Moses and the Israelites, examining how faith, obedience, and trust in God shaped their journey through seasons of trial and conflict. They reflect on the lessons believers can learn from Israel's struggles and God's continued faithfulness despite their shortcomings.

Drawing from Hebrews 4, Scott and Maria discuss the promise of entering God's rest and what it means for Christians today. They encourage listeners to let go of bitterness, embrace forgiveness, and place their confidence in God's grace, finding peace and spiritual renewal through a deeper relationship with Christ and obedience to His Word.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria explore the biblical theme of forgiveness through the examples of Moses and the Israelites, examining how faith, obedience, and trust in God shaped their journey through seasons of trial and conflict. They reflect on the lessons believers can learn from Israel's struggles and God's continued faithfulness despite their shortcomings.
Drawing from Hebrews 4, Scott and Maria discuss the promise of entering God's rest and what it means for Christians today. They encourage listeners to let go of bitterness, embrace forgiveness, and place their confidence in God's grace, finding peace and spiritual renewal through a deeper relationship with Christ and obedience to His Word.

07/11/26 Forgiveness, Faith, and Entering God's Rest

07-05-26 How to Enter into the Rest Jesus Has Given Us

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria take listeners on a thoughtful journey through Scripture, exploring God's message of hope, love, and encouragement for believers. Drawing from multiple biblical passages, they highlight how God's Word provides wisdom, comfort, and direction for navigating life's challenges while growing in faith.

Through biblical teaching and practical application, Scott and Maria encourage fellow Christians to strengthen their relationship with Christ and with one another. Their discussion emphasizes the importance of living out the love of God, extending grace to others, and remaining rooted in the truth of Scripture as the foundation for a vibrant and enduring faith.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria take listeners on a thoughtful journey through Scripture, exploring God's message of hope, love, and encouragement for believers. Drawing from multiple biblical passages, they highlight how God's Word provides wisdom, comfort, and direction for navigating life's challenges while growing in faith.
Through biblical teaching and practical application, Scott and Maria encourage fellow Christians to strengthen their relationship with Christ and with one another. Their discussion emphasizes the importance of living out the love of God, extending grace to others, and remaining rooted in the truth of Scripture as the foundation for a vibrant and enduring faith.

The Accuser or The Word Series: How to Live in Alignment. 

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria continue their study of 2 Timothy 2, focusing on the believer's responsibility to speak truth into a world often filled with confusion and deception. They emphasize the importance of diligently studying God's Word so that Christians can remain grounded in truth, develop discernment, and avoid being led astray by false teachings and lies.

The conversation also explores the difference between lovingly correcting others and becoming an accuser. Scott and Maria discuss how believers can recognize spiritual fruit, exercise biblical discernment, and understand where healthy accountability ends and judgment begins. Through the lens of Scripture, they encourage listeners to approach others with kindness, patience, and love, trusting that God uses truth and grace to lead people toward repentance and spiritual growth.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria continue their study of 2 Timothy 2, focusing on the believer's responsibility to speak truth into a world often filled with confusion and deception. They emphasize the importance of diligently studying God's Word so that Christians can remain grounded in truth, develop discernment, and avoid being led astray by false teachings and lies.
The conversation also explores the difference between lovingly correcting others and becoming an accuser. Scott and Maria discuss how believers can recognize spiritual fruit, exercise biblical discernment, and understand where healthy accountability ends and judgment begins. Through the lens of Scripture, they encourage listeners to approach others with kindness, patience, and love, trusting that God uses truth and grace to lead people toward repentance and spiritual growth.

The Accuser or The Word Series: Where to Draw the Line.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria continue their series on restoration, exploring how believers are called to restore one another with gentleness, wisdom, and grace. Drawing from Galatians 6:1, they discuss the biblical model for helping those who have stumbled while guarding our own hearts and remaining rooted in Christ.

The conversation centers on the importance of discernment in relationships—understanding when God is calling us to invest in growth and reconciliation, and when it may be time to let go and entrust a situation to Him. Through practical insight and scriptural teaching, Scott and Maria encourage listeners to pursue restoration with humility, truth, and love as they navigate the complexities of life and faith.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria continue their series on restoration, exploring how believers are called to restore one another with gentleness, wisdom, and grace. Drawing from Galatians 6:1, they discuss the biblical model for helping those who have stumbled while guarding our own hearts and remaining rooted in Christ.
The conversation centers on the importance of discernment in relationships&mdash;understanding when God is calling us to invest in growth and reconciliation, and when it may be time to let go and entrust a situation to Him. Through practical insight and scriptural teaching, Scott and Maria encourage listeners to pursue restoration with humility, truth, and love as they navigate the complexities of life and faith.

The Accuser or The Word Series: Condemnation or Fruit of the Spirit?

Scott and Maria begin a new conversation centered on the question: Are we contributing to accusation or restoration? In a culture where opinions are shared instantly and often without restraint, especially online, believers are challenged to respond differently. This episode explores how Christians can navigate today's bold and often divisive conversations while keeping Christ at the center of their hearts and responses.

Through biblical insight and practical discussion, Scott and Maria examine the importance of discipleship, spiritual maturity, and discernment. They discuss how to recognize the difference between truth and deception, avoid falling for the enemy's lies, and develop a deeper understanding of God's Word. Join them as they encourage listeners to seek wisdom, extend grace, and pursue restoration in a world filled with accusation.

Scott and Maria begin a new conversation centered on the question: Are we contributing to accusation or restoration? In a culture where opinions are shared instantly and often without restraint, especially online, believers are challenged to respond differently. This episode explores how Christians can navigate today's bold and often divisive conversations while keeping Christ at the center of their hearts and responses.
Through biblical insight and practical discussion, Scott and Maria examine the importance of discipleship, spiritual maturity, and discernment. They discuss how to recognize the difference between truth and deception, avoid falling for the enemy's lies, and develop a deeper understanding of God's Word. Join them as they encourage listeners to seek wisdom, extend grace, and pursue restoration in a world filled with accusation.

The Accuser or The Word Series: Accusation or Restoration?

05/30/26 The Rest Of The Rest 

05/23/26 God Bless America 

On this episode of Rest of the Rest on AM980 The Mission, Scott and Maria conclude their powerful Kingdom of Heaven series with reflections inspired by a sermon from Dr. S.M. Lockridge, highlighting the holiness, majesty, and unmatched works of Jesus Christ. They explore the incredible attributes of Jesus, the miracles and sacrifice He accomplished on Earth, and what His love means for believers today. Scott and Maria also share an encouraging message for new listeners seeking a relationship with God, explaining how simple it is to accept His grace and invite His presence into your life. Plus, they discuss how Christians can renew their faith, strengthen their walk with Christ, and become disciples who help others experience the transforming love of God.

On this episode of Rest of the Rest on AM980 The Mission, Scott and Maria conclude their powerful Kingdom of Heaven series with reflections inspired by a sermon from Dr. S.M. Lockridge, highlighting the holiness, majesty, and unmatched works of Jesus Christ. They explore the incredible attributes of Jesus, the miracles and sacrifice He accomplished on Earth, and what His love means for believers today. Scott and Maria also share an encouraging message for new listeners seeking a relationship with God, explaining how simple it is to accept His grace and invite His presence into your life. Plus, they discuss how Christians can renew their faith, strengthen their walk with Christ, and become disciples who help others experience the transforming love of God.

05/16/26 That's My King

Scott and Maria continued their Kingdom of Heaven series with a powerful conversation centered on the healing, peace, and unconditional love Jesus offers to all who follow Him. Reflecting on the miracles of Christ throughout Scripture, they explored how Jesus revealed God’s compassion through healing the broken, restoring hope, and bringing peace into the lives of those searching for truth and purpose.

The discussion focused on the loving nature of Jesus during His time on Earth and how His presence transformed the people around Him spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Scott and Maria emphasized that Christ’s miracles were not only displays of divine power, but also examples of God’s desire to bring restoration and relationship to humanity.

They also challenged listeners to reflect Christ’s love in their everyday lives by serving others, extending grace, and walking faithfully in the purpose God has designed for them. Through practical encouragement and biblical insight, the episode reminded believers that following Jesus means more than receiving His love — it means living it out and sharing it with others as part of God’s greater Kingdom plan.

Scott and Maria continued their Kingdom of Heaven series with a powerful conversation centered on the healing, peace, and unconditional love Jesus offers to all who follow Him. Reflecting on the miracles of Christ throughout Scripture, they explored how Jesus revealed God&rsquo;s compassion through healing the broken, restoring hope, and bringing peace into the lives of those searching for truth and purpose.
The discussion focused on the loving nature of Jesus during His time on Earth and how His presence transformed the people around Him spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Scott and Maria emphasized that Christ&rsquo;s miracles were not only displays of divine power, but also examples of God&rsquo;s desire to bring restoration and relationship to humanity.
They also challenged listeners to reflect Christ&rsquo;s love in their everyday lives by serving others, extending grace, and walking faithfully in the purpose God has designed for them. Through practical encouragement and biblical insight, the episode reminded believers that following Jesus means more than receiving His love &mdash; it means living it out and sharing it with others as part of God&rsquo;s greater Kingdom plan.

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