Out of the Box Church Podcast Hosted by Pastor Dustin Young

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