What happens when the radical message of the Gospel collides with the everyday realities of social status and broken relationships? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders dives into Paul's brief yet powerful letter to Philemon, where a runaway slave returns—not as a fugitive, but as a beloved brother. Discover how true reconciliation moves from lofty theory to life-changing action right at the doorstep of a first-century house church. If you’re curious about forgiveness, restoring relationships, and the revolutionary impact of faith, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Introduction to the Gospel's Social Implications

00:18 Overview of the New Testament Reading Plan

00:54 Introduction to the Letter to Philemon

01:19 Historical Context and Background

05:09 The Tension Between Roman Law and the Gospel

06:22 Paul's Appeal for Reconciliation

07:48 Reading Philemon in Context

08:06 Conclusion and Next Steps

08:43 Imagining Philemon's Perspective

Are you ever tempted to believe that you need something more than Jesus—some special knowledge, mystical experience, or extra set of rules to truly thrive? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders explores the powerful message of Colossians, where Paul declares Christ is truly enough, even for a church grappling with uncertainty, false teachings, and shaking ground. Dive deep into the historical context, urgent warnings, and timeless encouragement of this short but power-packed letter. If you’re seeking greater clarity and confidence in your faith journey, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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1. NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.

00:00 Introduction: Jesus is Enough

00:21 Welcome and Resources

01:25 Overview of Colossians

03:08 Historical Context and Setting

05:41 Paul's Message to the Colossians

08:19 Themes in Colossians

10:26 Reading and Reflection

10:38 Preview of Philemon

11:36 Setting the Scene for Colossians

What does it look like to find unity, identity, and hope in the middle of uncertainty and change? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders takes us into the powerful letter of Ephesians—written by Paul from prison—to reveal the big-picture vision of who we are in Christ and how we can live it out, even in difficult times. You'll get historical context, key themes, and a vivid sense of what the first church communities heard when this letter arrived. If you're ready to see Ephesians in a whole new light and discover how ancient wisdom meets our present moment, this episode is for you.

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1. NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.

00:00 Introduction to Seek Go Create

00:55 Overview of Ephesians

01:35 Historical Context and Setting

02:02 Paul's Imprisonment and Writing

05:28 Themes and Key Messages in Ephesians

07:41 Reading and Reflecting on Ephesians

07:51 Preview of Colossians

08:13 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

08:55 Setting the Scene for Ephesians