Speaking4Him Podcast #730: The Chosen: Season 4: Episode 6: Dedication

“It’s not wrong to question, but it does become wrong when we don’t accept the answer.” 

-Simon Peter, The Chosen

Today on the show, I share my personal review of The Chosen Season 4, Episode 6—an episode that blends celebration, confrontation, and foreshadowing in powerful ways. I talk about Jesus and the disciples observing Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, and I discuss Jesus’ bold declaration to the Pharisees in the temple: “I and the Father are one.” I also reflect on Judas’s growing frustration as he pushes for an earthly kingdom while Jesus continues pointing to a heavenly one, a tension that clearly hints at the betrayal still to come.

I also look at the emotional turn the episode takes when Jesus and the disciples receive the heartbreaking news that Lazarus has died. 

We also discuss an important subplot that contains one of my favorite moments in this episode- a conversation between Thomas and Peter about loss and how God’s perspective is so much higher than ours. Their exchange adds depth to an already weighty episode and reminds us that even in grief, God is working out His perfect plan.

Listen Here share with a friend And don't forget to watch this episode for free on the web at thechosen.tv!

If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voicemail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page! 

Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback! 

 

Keep serving the Best of Masters,

 

Andrew Gommesen

Speaking4Him Podcast #729: Daniel & The Fiery Furnace (2026)

  "I think [the movie] will really resonate with [young people], and we’ve got to do our job to get the young people out there, because at the end of the day, this film is about young people staying steadfast in their faith, I think it’s important for the younger generations to see this, especially nowadays, when temptation and distractions are all around us.”

The actor added, “For a movie like this to exist, that really follows the journey of young people staying true to who they are, staying true to where they come from, I think that’s incredibly important.”

Mena Massoud 

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In this episode, I review the brand‑new film Daniel and the Fiery Furnace starring Mena Massoud, and Elijah Alexander!

It releases in theaters on September 18th. This powerful movie brings to life the biblical account of Daniel and his friends—men who stood firm in faith when the world demanded compromise. Their courage, conviction, and trust in God are portrayed with vivid storytelling that honors the book of Daniel while inviting viewers to reflect on their own walk with the Lord.

Listen Here to my full review, then make plans to see this inspiring film on the big screen. It’s a story meant to be experienced in community, so bring your friends and share the message of bold faith and unwavering hope. This is one movie you won’t want to miss.

If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voicemail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page! 

Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback! 

 

Keep serving the Best of Masters,

 

Andrew Gommesen

Speaking4Him Podcast #728: Women in The Church

“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” 

Genesis 1:26-27

Today on the show, I discuss the Southern Baptist Convention's recent reaffirmation of the biblical principle that God calls women to be silent in the church. I will examine what the Bible truly says, emphasizing that our opinions don't matter.  God's Instruction to us does.

Additionally, I want to explore a question that I believe many overlook regarding this topic: Why did God instruct that women should be silent in the church? Join me as I delve into the significant answer to this important question.

Listen Here and share with a friend!

If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voicemail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page! 

Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback! 

 

Keep serving the Best of Masters,

 

Andrew Gommesen

Culture Watch #151 ONE YEAR LATER: Honoring Charlie Kirk one year after assassination

 "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." Proverbs 22:29

Listen Here for News for the week of September 14:

• Personal 9/11 reflections (2:48)
• ONE YEAR LATER: Honoring Charlie Kirk one year after assassination
• Canadian, now living in the US, drops TRUTH
• PSA to Parents: You asked for this
• Can you answer these questions?

If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voicemail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page! 

Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback! 

 

Keep serving the Best of Masters,

 

Andrew Gommesen

Speaking4Him Podcast #727: September Bears

   “Alright, you want to know, you want to know what the wound is? There are three beautiful kids that are gone and they’ve only found enough to bury one of them, but my son is alive, and I have no idea why. 

Daisy got run over by a car. I can understand that. We didn’t fix the fence. I can feel guilty about that. But I—. This is what hurts so bad.

I don’t know how to feel happy that my son was not in those buildings.” 

Sue, September Bears

On Today's show, I sit down with Bob Karel, director of September Bears, opening at Master Arts Theater on September 11th. Bob shares the heart behind this moving, true‑story production that highlights one teacher's incredible response to the events of 9/11. As it expanded to her church, their compassion, courage, and willingness to serve became a powerful testimony of faith in action during one of America’s darkest moments.

The conversation explores how September Bears depicts believers as the hands and feet of Jesus, bringing comfort and hope when tragedy strikes. Bob reflects on the impact this church made simply by choosing to love well and step forward when others stepped back. This interview will inspire you—and the play will move you.

Listen Here, and then come see this powerful production. Get your tickets now!

If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voicemail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page! 

Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback! 

 

Keep serving the Best of Masters,

 

Andrew Gommesen

Culture Watch #150: House condemns socialism as 8 Democrats break with their party to pass resolution

 "For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."

Acts 17:28

Listen Here for News for the week of September 7:

• House condemns socialism as 8 Democrats break with their party to pass resolution
• WATCH: MISTRIAL declared in Lindsay Clancy case
• Do you believe in mother 

If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voicemail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page! 

Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback! 

 

Keep serving the Best of Masters,

 

Andrew Gommesen

Speaking4Him Podcast #726: Front of the Class (2008)

  “What’s a school for? To educate, isn’t it? To use knowledge to wipe out ignorance?”

 -Principal Myer

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On today's show, I share a heartfelt review of "Front of the Class" (2008), the inspiring Hallmark Hall of Fame film based on the true story of Brad Cohen. Born with Tourette’s syndrome, Brad faces misunderstanding, rejection, and countless obstacles, but he refuses to let any of them define him. The movie follows his journey from a struggling child to a determined adult who believes he was born to teach. 

Jimmy Wolk delivers a powerful performance as Brad, capturing both the pain of his challenges and the joy of his triumphs, while Treat Williams and Patricia Heaton bring depth and warmth as Brad’s supportive parents.

Listen Here as I discuss how this film raises topics that need to be addressed more often. I resonate deeply with this story because I have also struggled to overcome the stigma associated with my disability, cerebral palsy. My hope is that this film will help you and your family gain a greater understanding of what it means to live with a disability and highlight how we are more alike than different.

You can watch this film for free right now on Youtube or Tubi!

If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voicemail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page! 

Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback! 

 

Keep serving the Best of Masters,

 

Andrew Gommesen