Good morning and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D!

What happens when an Easter message doesn’t stay “safe”…and instead turns into a full-on deep dive into snakes on fire, the terrifying side of Jesus, and the real weight of what happened on the cross?

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor-D unpack a sermon that refuses to stay surface-level. From the mystery of when our sins were actually paid for, to what Jesus was doing in those three days before the resurrection, to the tension between God’s love and His wrath—nothing is off the table.

They also tackle some tough, honest questions:
Has our culture lost its fear of God? Why do we treat sin like it’s no big deal? And is it possible to sit in church, hear the truth, and still walk away unchanged?

If you’ve ever wrestled with what Easter really means—or wondered if there’s more to the story than what you’ve always heard—this conversation will challenge you, stretch you, and maybe even shake you a little.

So whether you’re all-in on faith, unsure about any of it, or just here for a good story—you’re invited into this conversation. This might be the one that changes everything.

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Music by Alex Grohl

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, we kick things off with a couple of things in the news recently and a follow-up conversation involving Donald Trump and Franklin Graham. From there, we transition into a powerful discussion centered around this week’s sermon.

Pastor D walks us through Daniel 7:9–10 and the vivid picture of God’s throne—highlighting the overwhelming sense of awe, holiness, and reverence that comes with truly seeing God for who He is. We talk about whether we’ve become too casual with the word “holy,” and what it really means when Scripture describes God in such powerful, fear-invoking ways.

Moving into Revelation, we explore John’s reaction to encountering Jesus—falling down as if dead—and compare that to real-life moments of experiencing God’s presence. This leads into a deeper conversation about reverence in prayer, physical posture, and why many believers today approach God so casually despite having full access to Him.

We also wrestle with the balance between intimacy and reverence in our relationship with God, and how Scripture presents Jesus not only as Savior and friend, but also as King, judge, and conqueror. Finally, we discuss what it actually looks like to “be holy” in everyday life and whether this sermon series is meant to challenge and reshape our perception of Jesus into something far more powerful and awe-inspiring.

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Please send any questions to Joe at or text to 228-365-4156.

If you would like to be added to the podcast's text-to-listen service, please text your name to 228-365-4156.

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Music by Alex Grohl

Good morning and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D!

In this episode, we'll take a quick look at current events and ask a tough question about conflict and leadership before diving into a powerful conversation about the cross. We explore how Jesus could say, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do,” in the middle of extreme suffering—and how we might respond in that same situation. We talk about the thief on the cross and the risk of waiting too long to turn to God, why Jesus made sure His mother was cared for even while dying, and what He meant when He cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

We also unpack the humanity of Jesus in “I thirst,” what was truly finished when He said, “It is finished,” and how “into your hands I commit my spirit” models complete trust in God. We address the common question of why Jesus didn’t save Himself—and how the cross wasn’t a loss, but a victory.

Finally, we wrestle with the tension of the cross itself: an image of brutal suffering and disturbing violence, yet also one of forgiveness, grace, hope, and incredible power—and why God would choose such a moment to demonstrate His love for us.

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Coast Life Church on Facebook
Coast Life Church on YouTube
Coast Life Church App

Please send any questions to Joe at or text to 228-365-4156.

If you would like to be added to the podcast's text-to-listen service, please text your name to 228-365-4156.

If you are interested in helping out with the podcast, please get in touch with Joe Flynt at or call/text to 228-365-4156.

Interested in advertising on the podcast or have a question you'd like answered by Pastor-D? Please email Joe Flynt at or call/text at 228-365-4156. No minimum required and ALL advertising proceeds are tax-deductible and go directly to the Coast Life Church building fund.

Music by Alex Grohl