Out of the Box Church Podcast Hosted by Pastor Dustin Young

Pastor Dustin and Elder Mike Merritt continue a 3 part teaching on Living Free From Sin.

In Hebrews 6:1–2, Scripture identifies foundational doctrines every believer needs to understand. Yet many Christians have never been taught what these foundations mean or how they shape our daily walk with God. Join Pastor Dustin Young and special guest Elder Mike Merritt as we begin a new mini series with the first foundation listed: repentance from dead works. We’ll open the Word and explore what repentance really means, what we have died to in Christ, and what we are now alive unto. How do dead works differ from a life of faith and obedience? Are we trying to earn what Jesus has already provided? And how should our new life in Christ change the way we live? A strong foundation matters. Whether you’re a new believer or have followed Jesus for years, this conversation will help you examine what you’re building your life on. 📖 Scripture focus: Hebrews 6:1–2 📖 Supporting passages: Romans 6:1–14; Hebrews 9:14; Ephesians 2:8–10 Subscribe and follow along as we grow in the foundations of our faith—and put them into practice. #Repentance #DeadWorks #FoundationsOfFaith #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #MakeDisciplesNotExcuses

Pastor Dustin concludes the Unshakable Faith series with a Bible-study style podcast covering two themes: “faith that speaks” and “faith that receives.” He teaches that faith is not silent—what’s in the heart comes out of the mouth, especially under pressure—and that faith speaks God’s Word rather than circumstances, speaks to the “mountain” instead of talking about it, stays consistent, and releases power when words are rooted in belief. In part two, he explains that faith receives rather than strives, believes it has received before seeing results (Mark 11:24), and that doubt and unbelief block receiving (James 1:6–7). He emphasizes patience and trust—delay is not denial—and says faith receives with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6), warning that complaining can delay receiving. 00:00 Welcome and Series Wrap 00:47 Faith That Speaks Intro 02:14 Heart Reveals Words 03:22 Speak Word Not Sight 04:48 Speak to the Mountain 05:48 Consistency Under Pressure 06:56 Faith Filled Words Power 08:42 Confessions and Part One Close 09:53 Faith That Receives Begins 10:58 Receive Not Strive 11:35 Believe Before Seeing 12:32 Doubt Blocks Receiving 13:52 Patience Trust the Process 14:47 Thanksgiving Seals Faith 16:28 Final Encouragement and Blessing

Pastor Dustin Young introduces a special testimonial episode of the Out of the Box Church podcast featuring Mike LuGrand, a 39-year-old husband and father of three. Mike shares how he was raised around home Bible studies but struggled for years with pornography addiction that began in childhood, later accompanied by alcoholism, shame, anger, and volatility. About six years ago, after leaving a job and working as a plumber, a moment while crawling under a muddy house led him to repentance and realizing he couldn’t overcome sin alone. He discusses the importance of confession, spiritually mature mentorship, safe recovery environments like Celebrate Recovery, and forgiveness after church hurt. Mike describes being set free from both addictions, renewed in his marriage, and finding discipleship and community at Out of the Box Church, encouraging wholehearted daily time in Scripture. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:27 Meet Mike LeGrand 00:48 Roots and Hidden Struggle 01:56 Crawlspace Wake Up Call 04:46 Confession and Mentorship 07:30 Breaking Shame and Getting Help 12:08 Church Hurt and Humility 14:42 Freedom and New Life 17:14 Finding Out of the Box 21:46 Going All In Daily 23:13 Closing and Service Times

Pastor Dustin and Candice continue part two of their testimonies on the Out of the Box Church podcast, connecting their family’s trials to the church’s “Unshakeable Faith” series and emphasizing that believers will face trouble, yet God remains good and faithful. They share Preston’s severe airway blockage and heart defect, including a moment before open-heart surgery when prayer led to a last-second discovery of a blood antibody that could have been fatal. They recount a 2017 collision where eight-year-old Christian prayed over Candice when she wasn’t breathing, after which she recovered. They also describe Dustin’s 2022 angiogram aftermath where he coded twice, was resuscitated, and later learned an iodine dye triggered a thyroid storm. They close by stressing obedience, faithfulness, discipleship, and inviting viewers to join Out of the Box Church as it moves to two services starting November 1, 2026. 00:00 Welcome Back Part Two 00:50 Trouble and Overcoming 01:50 Trials Strengthen Faith 03:41 Misconceptions and Accusations 05:20 Unshakeable Faith in Loss 07:07 Preston Health Challenges 10:17 Open Heart Surgery Day 13:21 Spirit Led Prayer Miracle 18:03 Gods Hand in Medicine 19:26 Next Testimony Teaser 19:54 Declarations Over Kids 20:23 2017 Crash Miracle 21:50 Christian Prays Life 23:07 Hospital Recovery Testimony 23:43 2022 Heart Scare Setup 27:27 Cath Lab Code Blue 30:10 Prayer Backup Arrives 34:02 Thyroid Storm Explained 35:40 Obedience And Faith 37:03 Church Commitment And Invite

Join Pastor Dustin and Candice Young for a personal conversation about faith as they share testimonies of healing in their family. Together, they reflect on God’s faithfulness and the importance of trusting His Word through the challenges of life. Our prayer is that these stories encourage your faith, remind you of God’s love, and help you hold firmly to His promises as you believe for healing in your own family. #Faith #Healing #Testimony #OutOfTheBoxChurch

Pastor Dustin continues Sunday’s “Unshakable Faith” message in a Bible study format, focusing on the point that an outcome we don’t understand does not change God’s character. He explains that being honest with God about disappointment is not giving up on faith, and cautions against promising every situation will resolve quickly or make sense later; instead, believers should separate what happened from what they conclude about God. Using Habakkuk 3:17–19, Luke 22:31–32 (Peter’s failure and restoration), and Daniel 3:17–18 (faith even if deliverance doesn’t come as expected), he emphasizes trusting God’s goodness, faithfulness, and Word regardless of circumstances. He closes with prayer, invites listeners to download the Out of the Box Church app for messages, and shares service times, including two options starting November 1, 2026. 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:48 Disappointment and Gods Character 03:23 Habakkuk Rejoice Anyway 06:26 Peter Tested and Restored 07:54 Faith Beyond Outcomes 08:59 Fiery Furnace Even If 10:10 Prayer to Rebuild Trust 11:55 Wrap Up and Church Info

Pastor Dustin and Elder Mike Merritt continue their Out of the Box Church discussion on hearing the voice of God, emphasizing that God communicates in various ways such as an inward witness, not only audible words. Using the parable of the sower and Jesus’ follow-up teachings in Mark 4 and Luke 8, they connect the seed and the candle as both meant to reveal, encouraging listeners to approach God in faith with the expectation that what seems hidden will be revealed. They stress “take heed what you hear” and “how you hear,” warning that believers can become dull of hearing (Hebrews 5) through distraction, pride, persecution, or other pressures. They underline that hearing requires humility and obedience—receiving the Word with meekness, being doers not hearers only (James 1), and treasuring God’s wisdom like hidden riches (Proverbs 1–4). 00:00 Welcome and Focus 01:00 What Gods Voice Means 02:28 Parable of Sower Setup 04:05 Seed and Candle Link 05:52 Hearing Requires Faith 08:07 Seeking Revelation Intentionally 10:16 Three Part Being Spiritual Ears 12:08 Ears That Hear More Given 14:24 Warning Against Dull Hearing 15:45 Pride Dulls Hearing 16:16 Persecution Pressure 17:46 Hear And Do 18:44 All Scripture Applies 19:48 Meekness Plants Word 24:02 Word Reads You 24:54 Knowing God Changes Hearing 27:24 Proverbs Seek Wisdom 29:06 Make Word Priority 29:39 Final Encouragement And Thanks

Pastor Dustin continues Out of the Box Church’s final message on hearing the voice of God, emphasizing that religion tries to earn what relationship receives. Using Galatians 2:19–20 and John 15:4–5, he teaches that fruit, clarity, and guidance come from abiding in Christ rather than striving through works-based performance. He highlights Old Testament examples—Samuel learning to recognize God’s voice through knowing the Lord, Moses choosing God’s presence over promises, David seeking God’s face, Enoch walking with God, and Mary choosing Jesus’ word over Martha’s busy service. Under the New Covenant, the Holy Spirit lives in believers to guide them (John 16:13; Romans 8), so the goal is pursuing God Himself, not chasing a formula, because clarity comes from closeness. 00:00 Podcast Intro and Setup 00:37 Grace Over Performance 02:50 Relationship Means Hearing 04:23 Abide and Stay Connected 06:19 Samuel Learns God’s Voice 07:30 Moses Seeks God’s Presence 08:37 David and Enoch Walk With God 10:59 Mary and Martha Priorities 12:18 Holy Spirit Within Us 14:27 Series Recap and Pursue God 17:34 Declarations and Closing Prayer 18:21 Final Encouragement and Outro 19:04 Rate Share and Visit Church

Pastor Dustin welcomes back Bible teacher and elder Mike Merritt for a second discussion focused on deepening Bible-study wisdom from Proverbs and the parable of the sower, emphasizing the need to value God’s Word as seed that produces results. They explain why this parable appears in three Gospels and is a key to understanding all parables, highlighting how hearing involves more than natural ears—believers must also hear with the heart. Using the candle imagery in Mark and Luke, they connect revelation to growth, stressing that God is not hiding truth but reveals it in process and through faith. They cite Proverbs 20:27 and Ephesians 1’s prayer for wisdom and revelation, and unpack Proverbs 2:1–6 and Proverbs 1:7 to show that treasuring God’s commands, seeking wisdom, and a proper fear of the Lord enhance hearing and fruitfulness. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:18 Why the Sower Matters 03:11 Valuing the Word 05:04 Words as Seeds 05:42 Thorny Ground Explained 07:14 Two Sets of Ears 10:06 Gods Hearing Aid 11:30 Seed and Candle Link 15:36 God Reveals Not Hides 16:29 Spirit as Candle 16:55 Spirit As Gods Lamp 18:28 Hidden For Revelation 21:28 Seed And Church Growth 22:33 Praying For Wisdom 24:36 Proverbs Seek Wisdom 29:16 Fear Of The Lord 30:56 Parable Of The Soils 32:57 Dont Cherry Pick 33:46 Final Encouragement

Is God speaking—or are there things in our lives keeping us from hearing Him? In this episode of the Out of the Box Church Podcast, Pastor Dustin is joined by OOTB Church elder and Bible teacher Mike Merritt for a powerful conversation about hindrances to hearing the voice of God. Using Jesus’ Parable of the Sower in Mark 4, we look at the different conditions of the heart and why the same Word of God can produce tremendous fruit in one person's life while seemingly producing very little in another. The problem isn't the seed. The seed is the Word of God. The issue is the condition of the soil receiving it. In this episode, we discuss: • How offense, unforgiveness, rebellion, disobedience, and pride can harden our hearts • Why thinking “I already know that” can keep us from receiving fresh revelation • The difference between simply having biblical information and receiving revelation from God's Word • Why shallow spiritual roots make us vulnerable when persecution and pressure come • The importance of being planted in the Word and connected to other believers • How worry, anxiety, busyness, distractions, riches, and the desires for other things can choke the Word • Why we must intentionally attend to God's Word and incline our ears to His sayings God is speaking. If we're struggling to hear Him, the problem isn't on the transmission end—we need to examine what's happening on the receiving end. “My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.” — Proverbs 4:20 Take some time to examine the condition of your heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal anything that has become hard, shallow, crowded, or distracted—and make room for the Word of God to take root and produce fruit in your life. And be sure to join us for the next episode as we continue this conversation with “Ears to Hear.”

Pastor Dustin continues Out of the Box Church’s series on hearing the voice of God, explaining that believers are expected to hear God’s voice (John 10:27) and that God primarily guides through the human spirit, not emotions, logic, or circumstances (Proverbs 20:27). He teaches that God speaks first through Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16), which brings revelation and helps discern between soul and spirit (Hebrews 4:12). He outlines additional ways God leads: the inner witness (Romans 8:16), peace that “rules” like an umpire (Colossians 3:15), and conviction that restores rather than condemnation that shames (Romans 8:1). God’s voice aligns with His Word and nature (Galatians 5:22–23), and discernment grows with practice. He closes with prayer for wisdom, revelation, and clearer hearing, and invites listeners to church services. 00:00 Welcome and Series Intro 01:10 Spirit as God’s Lamp 02:08 Hearing God in Scripture 04:57 Inner Witness and Three-Part Being 07:15 Becoming Spirit Conscious 10:21 Renewing the Mind 11:48 Promptings and Inner Checks 14:41 Peace as Your Umpire 16:51 Conviction Not Condemnation 19:30 God’s Nature and Discernment 21:55 Final Encouragement and Prayer 23:22 Blessing and Service Info

Pastor Dustin Young of the Out of the Box Church Podcast shares a special episode highlighting the church’s Guatemala mission, including behind-the-scenes moments from village visits, worship services, a pastors conference, testimonies from Guatemalan pastors, and a food basket outreach. He explains the purpose of going to Guatemala is not tourism but making disciples, strengthening local churches and pastors, and meeting practical needs in Jesus’ name. The pastors describe the conference as spiritually and emotionally edifying, a time of rest, healing, and renewed calling. The team distributed over 600 food baskets and 800 candy bags through local churches after prior community evangelism to connect families with ongoing discipleship. Pastor Young thanks donors and volunteers and invites 100 families to become monthly mission partners to fund future core ministry. 00:00 Welcome and Guatemala Preview 00:44 Why We Go to Guatemala 05:25 Pastors Conference Highlights 05:56 Pastors Testimonies 10:10 Why Your Support Matters 10:16 Food Basket Outreach 12:10 Thank You Church Family 13:29 Missions at Home Too 14:00 100 Families Partner Challenge 14:59 How Monthly Giving Multiplies 15:52 Partner Gift and Call to Commit 17:10 Final Thanks and Send Off

Pastor Dustin from Out of the Box Church shares a special edition from an Airbnb balcony in Antigua, Guatemala, describing ministry to villages and local churches following a pastors conference, along with reports of salvations and healings. He expounds on Matthew 22:14 in the context of Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast, explaining the king as the Father, the son as Jesus, and the banquet as salvation and the kingdom of God. He emphasizes that the gospel invitation is open to everyone, but “few are chosen” refers to those who respond rightly by accepting the king’s provided wedding garment, symbolizing God’s righteousness rather than self-righteousness. He applies this as a warning against rejecting the invitation or trying to come to God on one’s own terms, thanking supporters whose giving helped fund outreach supplies and impact communities. 00:00 Greetings From Guatemala 00:42 Mission Trip Update 01:11 Many Called Few Chosen 01:32 Parable Of Wedding Feast 02:35 The Missing Garment 03:15 Righteousness Not Works 03:50 Called Versus Chosen 05:01 State Dinner Illustration 05:32 Not Limited Predestination 06:10 Practical Application 06:23 Grace And Faith Explained 08:27 Closing Thanks And Impact 09:34 Volcano View And Farewell

Pastor Dustin and his wife, Candice Renee Young, celebrate Out of the Box Church’s 8-year anniversary (July 15, 2018) by sharing how the church began, their ministry background, and key moments of God’s provision. They recount being sent from City Church in New Orleans back to Oklahoma, choosing the name “Out of the Box,” and finding an affordable meeting place at the renovated old city hall for $15 per service, including early struggles with small attendance and limited resources. They describe continuing outreach, family-style worship, growth through COVID with park services using an FM transmitter, moving into their current building in July 2021, and building a stronger leadership team. They also share a medical crisis where Dustin flat-lined for five and a half minutes due to a thyroid storm and was revived, emphasizing prayer, faithfulness, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. 00:00 Welcome and Anniversary 01:11 Ministry Roots 02:10 How We Met 04:06 Called to Plant 06:06 Finding the Name 07:18 Outreach DNA 09:07 Miracle Meeting Place 12:02 Early Church Struggles 14:12 One Is Enough 18:01 COVID Park Church 19:00 New Building Season 19:39 Remembering the Journey 20:35 Seasons of Change 21:06 Busting at the Seams 22:10 Culture on Fire 23:20 Every Yes Matters 24:15 Early Days Laughs 24:54 Guatemala Calling 27:12 Holy Spirit Plan 28:11 Family Style Church 30:00 Pray for Leaders 31:58 Flatline Miracle Story 37:17 Say Yes Daily 37:48 Humility in Pastoring 38:55 Closing Prayer Blessing 41:27 Eight Year Invitation

Pastor Dustin sits down with elder Bible teacher Mike Merritt for a deep dive into Kingdom Authority — exploring what it really means to walk in the authority God has given us, and why great faith and authority are inseparably linked. Starting in Matthew 8 with the centurion's remarkable faith, Pastor Dustin and Mike unpack how understanding submission to authority — Christ's authority, His Word, and the people God places in our lives — is actually the pathway to walking in true spiritual authority ourselves. They trace this theme through Ephesians 6 (the armor of God and the shield of faith), 1 John (confidence before God), Romans 13 (civil authority), Hebrews 13 (church leadership), and more. Topics covered: • Why being under authority comes before being in authority • The connection between faith and spiritual authority • How authority provides order and protection against the enemy • Submitting to God's delegated authority in the home, church, and government • Avoiding deception by staying connected to godly counsel • How a healthy fear of God shapes obedience and faith Thanks for tuning in — we love you all! Stay tuned for the next episode as this Kingdom Authority series continues. #KingdomAuthority #BibleStudy #Faith #Christianity #OutOfTheBoxChurch

Spirit, Soul & Body: Learning to Be Led by the Spirit (Out of the Box Church Podcast) Pastor Dustin welcomes returning guest Patrick Murphy to the Out of the Box Church podcast for a Bible-study conversation on understanding believers as three-part beings—spirit, soul, and body—and why this topic, along with being led by the Spirit, is foundational for Christians. Using Philippians 1:6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:23, they discuss God’s ongoing sanctifying work, “peace” as nothing missing and nothing broken, and God’s desire for wholeness without conflict between the three parts. Patrick explains functions of the spirit (conscience, intuition, communion), the soul (mind, will, emotions), and the body (five senses), emphasizing discernment between being led by the spirit versus the mind, the importance of timing, and renewing the mind through the Word. Patrick offers a free digital copy of his book “Building on the Rock” at acts29mi.com and notes his other books are available on Amazon. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:18 Why Spirit Soul Body Matters 01:54 Core Topics for Believers 04:10 Bible Study Begins in Philippians 05:19 1 Thessalonians 5 23 Breakdown 07:38 Hearing God vs Your Head 11:09 Timing and Playing Catch Up 14:03 We Are Spirit Soul Body 15:30 Functions of the Human Spirit 20:56 Witness vs Voice of the Spirit 24:18 Communion and Worship in Spirit 25:59 Worship From Spirit 26:37 Take Thoughts Captive 27:36 Soul Functions Explained 28:41 Meditation Brings Revelation 31:09 Head vs Heart Knowledge 31:57 Emotions and God’s Presence 33:42 Body Senses and Action 34:40 End Times and Soul Hijack 39:24 Fear vs Spirit Led Living 40:41 Rapid Fire Q and A 44:41 Feelings vs God’s Promise 45:41 Eve Temptation and Emotion 46:34 Free Book and Wrap Up

In this episode, Chase Allred and Pastor Dustin sit down to talk about the incredible work God is doing through our Guatemala mission outreach and how our community is making it all possible. We share what happens on the ground in Guatemala—from partnering with local pastors and strengthening churches to delivering $30 food baskets that provide meals for families in need. Every dollar given and every purchase made through our fundraisers helps us continue sharing the Gospel while meeting practical needs. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our Ribs & Rods event! Because of your generosity, 100% of the proceeds are going directly to support our Guatemala mission work. Our Fireworks Stand is OPEN today and tomorrow, and once again, 100% of the proceeds go toward Guatemala missions. If you still need fireworks for Independence Day, we'd love for you to stop by and help make an eternal impact! 🎆 Don't miss our raffles! 📅 Drawing: July 4 at 5:00 PM 🎇 $1,000 Biggin Family Fireworks Package $10 for 1 ticket $20 for 3 tickets 🇬🇹 Guatemala Getaway Raffle 5-night stay at Casa Corazón 5-pound bag of authentic Guatemalan coffee $20 per ticket Every ticket purchased helps us continue taking the love of Jesus to Guatemala through evangelism, church partnerships, pastor encouragement, children's ministry, and feeding families in need. Thank you for believing in this mission and helping us make a lasting difference. We hope you enjoy the conversation! #GuatemalaMissions #OutOfTheBoxChurch #FireworksForMissions #RibsAndRods #SupportMissions #MissionTrip #Guatemala #ServeOthers #Community #Podcast #FaithInAction

This Saturday, June 27th 10am-2pm come out and support our mission work in Guatemala. This is what is happening!

Pastor Dustin hosts Out of the Box Church podcast with guest Dillard Cosby, owner of Ten Arrows Contracting and Septic Near Me, discussing his commitment to keeping his business rooted in Blanchard, his company’s rapid growth from three employees to nearly 30, and a focus on hiring for character while developing people. Dillard shares humble beginnings hustling for work, adding roofing to cover slow winters, and purchasing and rebranding Septic Near Me to offer more turnkey services. They highlight Dillard’s sponsorship of the Ribs & Rods event on June 27 (10:00–2:00) at 424 N Main St, Blanchard, with ribs, cars, vendors, and proceeds funding Guatemala mission work that supports rural pastors through a conference and food baskets. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:47 Building Local in Blanchard 01:38 Ribs and Rods Event Details 03:04 Fireworks Show and Giving Back 04:34 Unique Shop and Building Ideas 05:33 Ten Arrows Origin Story 07:30 Explosive Growth Challenges 09:12 Hustle Beginnings and Grit 13:12 Training Young Workers 14:02 Septic Near Me Expansion 16:27 Faith and Leadership Calling 17:21 Overcoming Public Speaking Fear 19:46 Business as Ministry Mindset 21:42 Wife and Personal Transformation 22:47 Ribs and Rods Event Details 25:00 Guatemala Mission and Pastor Support 29:28 Why Mission Trips Change You 32:42 Final Invite and Registration Push