This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli explore the Advent theme of Peace through the Paul Baloche song Peace on Earth. Together, they reflect on what truly makes Christmas special—not the absence of conflict, but the peace Jesus came to bring. Drawing from Luke 2 and Pastor Mark’s message, the conversation centers on how Christmas makes peace with God possible, empowers peace with others, and offers peace within our own hearts. Along the way, they talk honestly about reconciliation, taking the first step, and why the prayer “Lord, hear our prayer” still matters today.

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli look at the timeless Christmas hymn, O Come All Ye Faithful. Along the way, they disagree about Joe not being the jolliest person during the Christmas season, and how that actually deepens the meaning of the hymn’s invitation to “come and adore.” A surprise phone call from Felita Kahrs—the vocalist who led the song on Sunday—adds a fun, unexpected moment and gives a little window into the heart behind her worship.

Joe also shares a devotional reminder that Christ came precisely for the unfaithful, that God invites us as we truly are, and that adoration has a way of restoring what our failures try to steal. It’s a warm, honest Christmas episode that points every weary heart back to Jesus.

This week we’re joined by a special guest—our son, Sam Brooks! We’re talking about the worship song He Has Done Great Things and the Scriptures behind it, from Psalm 126 to Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1. Sam shares what the song meant to him when he led it during Joe’s sabbatical, and we reflect on the great things God continues to do in our family and church. And somewhere in the middle, we even end up poking a little fun at ChatGPT with a wildly unrealistic “what would you do” scenario—because things always take a fun turn when we’re all together.

This week, Joe and Shelli kick things off with some Thanksgiving talk — what they’re thankful for and a little bit about cooking for the holiday. Then they dive into the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” with Shelli sharing a really meaningful bit of hymn history from Then Sings My Soul. It all comes together in a simple, down-to-earth conversation about friendship with Jesus, carrying our burdens to Him, and finding peace in the middle of everyday life.

In this episode, Joe and Shelli talk about the song “Trust in God” by Elevation Worship and share a short reflection on trusting God from Proverbs 3:5–6. They also recap the incredible Student Fall Retreat and discuss an encouraging visit to the eye doctor. It’s a simple, uplifting conversation about faith, trust, and God’s steady hand in the everyday moments of life.

After a five-week sabbatical, Joe and Shelli return to Sunday Reverb with renewed gratitude and a heart full of praise. This week’s featured hymn, “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” captures the overflow of worship that follows a life changed by grace. Joe reads the hymn’s powerful history, and together they reflect on the truths found in Charles Wesley’s lyrics—freedom in Christ, the power of His name, and the joy of proclaiming His praise.

Join in as they share stories from their time away, insights from Sunday’s service, and an invitation to let your life become one more “tongue” in the song of redemption.

Why does Moses, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, find it necessary to record Israel’s failures? This week we look at Numbers 25 and learn that God’s mercy abounds but we are not to continue in sin.

🔥 This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli welcome two special guests from the young adults worship ministry—Ethan Kuder and Courtney Doss—to talk about the modern worship anthem Build Your Kingdom Here by Rend Collective.

Together we explore what it really means to ask God to “set Your church on fire,” why Christ alone builds His kingdom, and how this song becomes a prayer for revival in our hearts, homes, and community.

Be encouraged: God’s kingdom isn’t about earthly power, but transformed lives through the gospel. 🙌