The AfterWord Podcast
AfterWord is a podcast from Grandview Baptist Church in Estherville, Iowa. Each week we recap Sunday's sermon apply the text to our theology and our lives.
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Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
39 min
In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Trevor is on vacation so Joel and Lance discuss last week's sermon on Acts 2:22-36. They talk about some misconceptions about Christ-Centered Preaching, the need to see Christ as both Savior and Lord, and they dive deeper into the topic of Sheol.
📖Acts 2:22-36
1) Why is it necessary for believers to recognize Jesus as both Savior and Lord? What happens when we view Him as either one or the other?
2) What are some misconceptions about Christ-Centered Preaching?
3) Why is it important for pastors to build their sermons from scripture?
4) What is Sheol? Did Jesus go to Sheol, or Hades, or Hell?
5) Why should believers not only believe in the exclusivity of Jesus for salvation but also preach the exclusivity of Jesus to others?
6) How does God use preaching today to change the hearts of people?
7) What is one main encouragement or application from the text?
🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybnG0_mXd4s
Article by Sam Emadi:
https://www.9marks.org/article/bad-biblical-theology-leads-to-bad-sermons/

Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
42 min
In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor explore the process for replacing Judas in Acts 2:1-21. They talk about the ministry of the Spirit in baptism/indwelling, and filling. They also discuss whether or not the sign gifts are still around today.
📖Acts 2:1-21
🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItGfw3QozLc

Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
40 min
In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor explore the process for replacing Judas in Acts 1:12-26. They talk about casting lots, the need for prayer, and the difference between Godly Sorrow and Worldly Sorrow.
📖Acts 1:12-26
🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeRbllRgArQ

Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
36 min
In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor discuss the Great Commission in Acts 1:6-11. They talk about Kingdom theology, the dangers of predicting when the rapture will happen and how we can be involved in everyday evangelism.
📖Acts 1:6-11
🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75CtSVuaSHY

Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
37 min
In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor continue the conversation from Sunday’s sermon on Acts 1:1-5. They talk through some background of the back of Acts, the need for meaningful membership and intentional ministry, and a unique connection between the kingdom of God and trees.
📖Acts 1:1-5
🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1mmgd1yAdI

Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
41 min
Episode: Practice The One Where Moses and Elijah Show Up
In this episode of AfterWord, Joel, Lance and Trevor continue the conversation from Sunday’s sermon entitled "Cynics and Saints". We talk through service and obedience, discuss the faith community of Israel, and explore what's going on with Moses and Elijah
📖 Scripture References: Malachi 3:13-4:6
🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxk7mHN_Zq4


