Episode Title: Rightly Handling Scripture (2 Timothy 2:14–19)
Length: 61:18 minutes
Hosts: Noah Wagner & Seth Pippin

Overview

This episode unpacks Paul’s instructions to Timothy on teaching faithfully, avoiding petty disputes, and guarding the church from false teaching—all while resting in God’s firm foundation.

What’s Inside

Coffee banter: fall lattes, Florida humidity, and why matcha gets a thumbs down.

What “a good cup of coffee” means: charitable discussions on tertiary issues.

Tiers of doctrine: primary (salvation), second-tier (denominational practices), tertiary (friendly debate).

2 Timothy 2:14–19 study highlights:

Avoid “word wars” that hurt hearers.

Rightly handle the Word—cut it straight, not crooked.

False teaching spreads like gangrene.

Hymenaeus & Philetus: how their errors harmed others.

God’s foundation remains secure: “The Lord knows who are his.”

Next Episode

2 Timothy 2:20–26 — continuing Paul’s charge to Timothy.

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Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 2:8–13 reminds believers to keep their eyes on Jesus, risen from the dead and the promised Son of David. It highlights the unstoppable nature of God’s Word, the call to endure suffering for the sake of the gospel, and the trustworthy saying that holds both promises and warnings for disciples. Along the way: coffee banter, real-life mission trip stories, and practical encouragements for everyday evangelism.

Key Themes:

• Remembering Jesus: resurrection hope and messianic promises.

• The Word of God is unbound—even when Paul is chained.

• Endurance for the sake of the elect; evangelism as seed-sowing.

• Sanctification: daily growth, humility, and dependence on God.

• The “trustworthy saying”: assurance, perseverance, warning, and God’s faithfulness.

Coffee Notes:

• Fall vibes: iced chai latte with honey (no pumpkin spice… yet).

• Dark roast Peet’s + the joy of a good grinder.

• Shoutout to Fresh Grounds (still not a sponsor).

Next Steps for Listeners:

• Anchor yourself in the resurrection of Christ.

• Keep sowing gospel seeds even when it feels awkward.

• Pray for God’s heart for the lost.

• Endure faithfully, knowing Christ’s promises are sure.

Overview
Noah Wagner and Seth Pippin dive into Paul’s words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:1–7, unpacking Paul’s call to endure hardship, draw strength from Christ’s grace, and embrace discipline in the Christian life.

What We Talked About

Paul’s Encouragement to Reflect – Why Paul urges Timothy to think deeply and trust God for understanding.

The Paul–Timothy Relationship – More than mentorship: a father–child bond forged in suffering and faith.

Strength through Christ’s Grace – Spiritual resilience outweighs physical strength.

Paul’s Three Metaphors

Soldier: staying focused on the mission, not entangled in distractions.

Athlete: training with discipline, no shortcuts.

Farmer: perseverance and faithful labor that leads to fruit.

Generational Discipleship – Passing the gospel to trustworthy people who will teach others.

Application Highlights

Read Scripture reflectively, asking God for understanding.

Watch for distractions that pull you from Christ’s mission.

Train your heart like an athlete, prepare like a soldier, persevere like a farmer.

Trust that unseen faithfulness produces lasting fruit.

Modern Illustrations

Tom Brady’s legendary discipline as a real-life “athlete” example.

Paul’s unimpressive appearance vs. his unmatched spiritual influence.