In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, I sit down with my friend Adam from Glasshouse TV to talk honestly about unanswered prayer, God’s goodness, sovereignty, and the painful moments when His answer is no or not yet. This episode gets personal. We talk anxiety, frustration, disappointment, and what Scripture actually teaches about prayer and the will of God.

We look closely at Paul’s thorn in the flesh in 2 Corinthians 12, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and what it means that God answers every prayer but often in a way that is different from what we expected. We also talk about the dangers of prosperity teaching, the pressure to perform for God, and how bad theology creates confusion and shame instead of comfort.

Adam shares how God used years of closed doors to direct his steps, and I share my own story of praying for God to take my life during the darkest moments of depression and how His no ended up saving me. If you’ve ever wondered why God doesn’t heal something, fix something, open a door, or give clarity when you ask for it, this conversation is for you. God is not ignoring you. He is not mad at you. He is not punishing you.

A no or not yet from God is often an act of His goodness and love, even when it hurts.

I hope this episode encourages you and helps you see that God’s will is better, His timing is wiser, and His grace is sufficient for every weakness.

Should Christians call other Christians out? Or should we “just focus on our own sin”?

In this episode, we wrestle with the tension between Matthew 7's “remove the plank from your own eye” and Matthew 18's “go to your brother”.

Using the story of David and Nathan in 2 Samuel 12, we unpack:

• When confrontation is obedience

• When it becomes pride or bitterness

• The danger of gossip disguised as concern

• Why public correction is complicated

• How to confront with humility and love

If you’ve ever struggled with whether to speak up or stay silent, this conversation is for you.

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Today on The Dwelling Place Lounge, Phillip sits down with Pastor Eric Knight to talk honestly about brokenness, sin, and the God who restores His children. Using Psalm 51 and David’s repentance as the anchor, we walk through what brokenness actually is, why God uses it, and how humility—not self‑pity—is the path back to joy in Christ.

We talk through the world’s version of brokenness vs. the biblical one, why believers feel the weight of sin differently, and how the Spirit leads us toward repentance rather than condemnation. Phillip also opens up about his own season of brokenness, mental health, misplaced priorities, and learning to cling to Christ with desperation.

If you’re wrestling with sin, shame, or discouragement today, we pray this episode reminds you that God doesn’t despise a broken and contrite heart—He draws near to it.

Timestamps 0:00 Cold open / intro theme 1:45 Episode begins 3:25 Why this series matters 4:40 The story of David, Bathsheba, and the weight of hidden sin 10:20 What the world calls brokenness 12:40 Biblical brokenness and the believer’s conscience 17:45 “Why can’t I stop sinning?” Phillip’s story of frustration 20:30 Mental health, responsibility, and honesty before God 24:50 Brokenness as “cosmic treason” and misplaced desires 29:50 When brokenness feels like condemnation 35:10 God’s discipline vs. the enemy’s lies 41:40 Humility, pride, and why God opposes the proud 49:55 The danger of self‑pity disguised as humility 56:20 What brokenness is meant to produce in us 58:50 One thing we hope you take away 1:01:00 “Don’t waste your brokenness”

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Discipline is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian life.

In this episode, we walk through Hebrews 12 to explain what godly discipline is, and what it isn’t. We talk about suffering, conviction, and why God’s correction is always rooted in love, never condemnation.

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When obedience doesn’t lead to numbers, recognition, or influence, it can quietly shake everything you believe about success.

In this episode, we have an honest conversation about faithfulness in places that feel unseen and overlooked. From pastoring in rural Alaska (closer to the Arctic Circle than the nearest Walmart) to wrestling with comparison, authority, and expectations, we explore what it really means to obey God when the results don’t look impressive.

We talk about:

-The tension between obedience and visible “success”

-Why numbers and influence aren’t always signs of faithfulness

-Resisting comparison in a world of celebrity pastors and platforms

-Learning unity and submission under God’s authority

-Staying faithful when growth feels slow or nonexistent

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if they’re failing simply because their obedience hasn’t produced what the world calls success.

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You don’t need a microphone, a stage, or a church job to be doing ministry.

In this episode, we walk through 3 John and look at the faithfulness of Gaius, a man whose ministry wasn’t flashy, public, or “big”… but it was deeply powerful because he was faithful in the simple things. If you’ve ever felt insecure about your calling, unsure if you’re “doing enough,” or like ministry only belongs to pastors and missionaries, this conversation will encourage you.

In this episode we talk about:

✅ What ministry actually is

✅ Why faithfulness matters

✅ How simple obedience builds a life that stands out

✅ Living out your faith in a secular workplace

✅ Why comparison kills calling

✅ Supporting the mission of God even if you’re not “the one preaching”

Your workplace, your family, your community, and your everyday choices can be part of the mission of Jesus.

📖 Scripture: 3 John

🎙️ Topics: calling, obedience, faithfulness, everyday ministry, Christian living

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In a world full of Christian voices, how do you know what’s true?

Using 2 John, we talk about discernment, false teaching, hospitality, grace, and why familiarity with God’s Word is essential in a noisy digital age. This episode addresses real-life church tension with biblical clarity.

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A new year brings new goals, new plans, and new resolutions, but none of them transform us without Jesus.

In this New Year episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, pastors from across ChangePoint Alaska reflect on desperation, what it is, why we avoid it, and why it might be the most important posture for the year ahead.

This conversation explores:

-Why comfort dulls our dependence on God

-Why desperation often only shows up in crisis

-How humility and awareness fuel spiritual growth

-Why true change doesn’t start with effort, but with need

If you’re stepping into a new year and longing for deeper faith, this episode is for you.