When the Bible speaks of "the world," what does it mean, and how should Christians think differently about it than unbelievers do? In light of recent tragic events and ongoing violence, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses the critical need for believers to understand the world through Scripture's lens rather than being conformed to its values. This episode explores four essential aspects: the world's nature, its opposition to God, the Christian's response, and the eternal contrast between worldly pursuits and God's will. Pastor Josh clarifies that while God loves the world's people, He opposes the world's system—marked by sin, vanity, darkness, and passing pleasures that stem from Adam's rebellion and Satan's deceptive influence.

Drawing from Ecclesiastes, Psalms, and 1 John, Pastor Josh reveals the world's fundamental vanity and temporary nature. Even the richest, most powerful, and most reputable individuals possess nothing that can purchase eternal life or fulfill God's design. The world system actively opposes God through the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life, creating a culture of self-love, pleasure-seeking, and godlessness described in 2 Timothy 3. This system, energized by Satan as "the god of this world," blinds people to truth and convinces them that good is evil and evil is good, leading them to view God as their enemy rather than their loving Creator.

The Christian's response must be rooted in love and transformation through Christ, who came as the light of the world to save people trapped in this system. While we cannot escape living in the world, believers are called to live differently—transformed by the renewing of our minds, setting our affections on things above, and taking every thought captive to Christ's obedience. We engage society, work, and family life but with eyes fixed above, using the world without being owned by it. The eternal contrast is clear: "The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever" (1 John 2:17). Christians must remember that while the world is loud, flashy, and temporary, Christ is eternal, faithful, and unshakable—offering purpose and hope that will never disappoint.

How should Christians respond when tragedy strikes—whether in the world around us or within the body of Christ? In this timely episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses the assassination of Charlie Kirk and other recent acts of violence, calling believers to think biblically about grief, justice, and hope.

This episode begins with lament: Scripture teaches it is right to mourn, grieve, and cry out to God in the face

of loss. Yet grief must be tempered and guided by truth, rooted in the mercies and comfort of God revealed in Christ, who Himself suffered and is touched with our infirmities. From there, Pastor Josh emphasizes the need for discernment—rejecting rash reactions, misinformation, and worldly anger, while anchoring ourselves in the Word of God as the light in a dark world.

Finally, the episode directs listeners to the eternal perspective that sustains us: vengeance belongs to God, perfect justice will be executed by Christ at His return, and until then, we overcome evil with good, serve even our enemies, and hold fast to the hope of a world made new.

This message calls believers to grieve with hope, to stand firm in truth, and to live with courage and clarity in the midst of a world filled with violence and confusion.

What really happens when believers gather as the church? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores the purpose and practice of the church’s life together, focusing on the twin priorities of edification and service.

The church is not a building or a program, but the people of God—those redeemed by Christ and joined together as His body. When we gather, the central task is to sit under the faithful preaching of God’s Word. From that foundation flows growth in knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual strength. Edification is not about entertainment or outward show, but the inner man being built up by truth, so that believers might walk in Christlikeness.

Yet edification is never meant to stay private. It expresses itself in service—through love, comfort, encouragement, correction, and bearing one another’s burdens. Every member has a role, and every member is necessary for the health of the body. Together, the church becomes a testimony of Christ’s life and love to one another and to the world.

This episode is a call to recover the privilege and responsibility of gathering, to value the Word above all, and to see the church as more than something to consume—but a fellowship to which we belong and contribute. Edification and service go hand in hand, shaping us into the likeness of Christ and strengthening His body for His glory.

What does it really mean to worship God? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki takes listeners beyond the common association of worship with music, lights, and Sunday gatherings, and leads them into the heart of biblical worship—a life lived in spirit and in truth.

Drawing from John 4, Philippians 3, and Romans 12, this episode shows that true worship is not bound to a physical place, outward ritual, or performance, but flows from the inner person transformed by God’s Word and Spirit. Worship is rooted in gratitude, faith, and obedience, as believers present their bodies a living sacrifice and let the word of Christ dwell richly within them.

Listeners are encouraged to see worship not as something confined to Sunday services or singing, but as an all-of-life reality: how we think, speak, work, relate, and live before God. Worship without truth drifts into idolatry; truth without the Spirit becomes empty ritual. But worship in spirit and truth brings both heart and mind under God’s will, producing praise and service that honors Him daily.

This episode challenges every believer to consider: is my worship dependent on outward form, or is it grounded in the truth of God’s Word and the overflow of a heart renewed by Christ?

What is the church? Is it a building, a denomination, or something far greater? As many flee organized religion and question the relevance of church attendance, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses these critical questions in this foundational episode of All Things for Good. This episode launches a multi-part series exploring "all things church," beginning with the essential question that shapes everything else: what exactly is the church according to Scripture? Pastor Josh clarifies that the church is neither a building nor a denomination, but God's people in Christ. Through careful examination of 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 1, he reveals how Scripture presents the church in two distinct yet connected ways: universal and local. The universal church is the invisible body of Christ—every believer throughout history who has trusted in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Entry comes not through denominational requirements or covenant memberships, but through the Spirit's baptism that identifies believers with Christ the moment they place faith in the gospel.

The local church serves as the visible expression of this universal reality, bringing believers together in specific locations for refuge, teaching, and spiritual growth. Pastor Josh emphasizes that local churches should not impose extra requirements beyond faith in Christ's shed blood—the very basis that makes someone a member of His body. The episode explores the church's threefold purpose: serving as the pillar and ground of truth (1 Timothy 3:15), functioning as ambassadors of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-20), and equipping saints for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12). This purpose is spiritual, not political, centered on preaching the gospel, building up believers, and displaying God's wisdom through His Word.

Drawing from Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Josh illustrates how the church functions like a physical body—one entity with many diverse members. While spiritual gifts have ceased, the principle of unity in diversity continues through the unique personalities, skills, and callings God gives each believer. True growth happens when every member contributes in love, speaking truth to one another under Christ the head. Listeners are challenged to embrace both realities: belonging eternally to Christ's universal body and participating practically in local church community. Despite imperfections and hardships, Pastor Josh encourages believers not to forsake assembling together, but to seek churches that know, hold, and properly use the truth of Scripture under the headship of Christ.

In this episode, Pastor Josh Strelecki examines the subject of baptism—a practice that has sparked debate throughout church history. Drawing from the Scriptures, he traces baptism’s place in God’s unfolding plan and explains its meaning for believers today.

The study begins with baptism in Israel’s program, where water rituals symbolized repentance, cleansing, and readiness for the coming kingdom. From John the Baptist to the ministry of the apostles in early Acts, water baptism served as an outward ordinance pointing forward to greater spiritual realities. As the New Testament progresses, however, a transition becomes clear: the Spirit is given apart from water, and Paul declares that his commission was not to baptize with water but to preach the gospel.

Pastor Josh underscores the Bible’s references to multiple baptisms—water, fire, Spirit, even identification with Moses—but highlights Paul’s declaration of “one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). That one baptism is the Spirit’s work of placing the believer into Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6; Colossians 2; 1 Corinthians 12). Unlike external washings, this baptism is “without hands,” inward, complete, and everlasting.

Listeners are reminded that the believer’s true baptism is not found in an outward ceremony but in the Spirit’s act of uniting us to Christ and His body the moment we believe. This spiritual baptism secures our identity, purges the conscience, and empowers us to walk in newness of life.

Does the law have a role in making a believer holy? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses one of the most common and misunderstood issues in Christian life—how God’s law and God’s grace operate, and why knowing the difference is essential for salvation, spiritual growth, and daily living.

Drawing from Romans, Galatians, 2 Corinthians, and other key passages, this episode explains that while the law is holy, just, and good, it cannot give life, justify a sinner, or produce true holiness. Instead, the law reveals God’s righteousness and exposes human sin, showing our inability to meet its demands. The law is described as a “ministration of condemnation” and “ministration of death,” not because it is evil, but because it works through our weak flesh and cannot empower us to do what it commands.

In contrast, God’s grace—revealed through the Lord Jesus Christ—provides the righteousness the law holds out but cannot give. Grace works in the inner person through the Spirit, producing genuine transformation and the fruit of good works that please God. Walking in grace means being led by the Spirit, serving in “newness of spirit” rather than “the oldness of the letter,” and finding liberty in beholding Christ, who changes us from glory to glory.

This episode challenges believers to see the law for what it is, use it lawfully, but not rely on it for salvation or sanctification. True Christian living flows not from the strength of our own performance, but from the power of God’s grace working in and through us by His Spirit.

As students of Scripture, one of the most important things we can do is pay attention to how God’s purposes unfold across time. In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki encourages listeners to consider what the Bible reveals about God’s dealings with Israel and how that relates to what He’s doing today through the Church.

From the call of Abraham to the promises given to Israel, Scripture lays out a clear and unique plan for a chosen nation—called to serve, to lead, and to represent God among the nations. But when Israel stumbled, the question arises: Has God set His plan aside? Or is something new taking place?

Pastor Josh invites us to examine how certain truths—once hidden—are now revealed, and how understanding the difference between what was spoken by the prophets and what was later made known can help clarify apparent contradictions in the Bible. As the episode unfolds, we are challenged to recognize how God’s plan for Israel and His current work through the Church can be different in role, promises, and instructions, but ultimately united in purpose—centered in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

This episode is an invitation to think carefully, read closely, and appreciate the beauty of how God’s Word fits together—from Genesis to today.