Relentless Pursuit Podcast

All In For Jesus | Lucas Smith

What does it look like to stop playing the part and truly go all in with following Jesus? In this episode, Lucas Smith shares his journey from growing up around faith to fully surrendering his life to Christ in college. We talk about what changed, what it cost, and the joy and purpose he’s found on the other side. If you’ve ever felt stuck between knowing about Jesus and truly following Him, this conversation is for you.

Finances and Following Jesus — How Financial Freedom Strengthens Faith

In this episode, Tyler and Matt Whitsell explore the connection between finances and following Jesus, and how true financial freedom strengthens faith. Matt shares his personal journey of discipline, stewardship, and biblical conviction — showing that freedom isn’t about a bigger salary, but about aligning your money with God’s purposes. Together, they challenge listeners to see financial stewardship not as a side issue, but as a core part of discipleship that unlocks generosity, peace, and greater trust in Christ.

One Yes At A Time | Hannah Walton

In this episode, Tyler and Hannah talk about how a life of discipleship is often shaped through simple, faithful steps of obedience — one yes at a time. Hannah shares her journey from Texas to Wyoming, the fears and growth that came with stepping into ministry roles,  and how serving others deepened her relationship with Christ. Together, they explore how God uses ordinary moments of surrender to bring lasting spiritual transformation at home, in the church, and in the lives of others.

Shepherding Through Doubt & Suffering

What do we do when suffering and doubt comes surging to the forefront of our lives? Danny Smith walks us through his journey of doubt and suffering, church planting, and how God uses all things for our good; even suffering. 

 

Tim Keller's Sermon: Praying Our Tears - https://podcast.gospelinlife.com/e/praying-our-tears-1606379487/

 

Working From God's Love: Building a Rule of Life

What if your spiritual life wasn’t about trying harder, but ordering your days around grace? We explore what a rule of life is, how to build one, and how to work from God’s love—not for it.

Lance Anding | Lessons Learned from 2 1/2 Years as a Pastor

Matt Maestas | God’s Will, Life with 7 Kids, and Reaching the University of Wyoming

In this episode I sit down with Matt to explore why he would move to Laramie, Wyoming to be a missionary, especially to the 12,000 students of UW. We talk the crazy fun times of having a wife and 7 kids. We finish with hearing a passionate call for God's kingdom to advance on the campus on UW and in Laramie as a whole. 

Rondie Taylor | Church Planting, Health Struggles, and Pastoring Pastors

In this episode I sit down with Rondie Taylor to talk church planting, enduring suffering of intense health issues in his family, and his new job as State Missionary / Executive Director of Wyoming Southern Baptists. 

 

You'll be encouraged by a sincere and thoughtful approach to ministry and pastoral care.

Chasing Humility

In this episode Tyler talks with Jace Williamson about the elusive virtue of humility. Jace is a pastor at First Baptist Van Alstyne, one of our partner churches, and is a huge Tim Keller fan. Tyler & Jace discuss the gloriously short book: The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, by Tim Keller. 

 

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Do hard things with good men | Recapping the White Rim Trail

In this episode Tyler in joined by Ethan Wagner and Garett Pearce as they recap their epic adventure from the White Rim Trail. They detail the highs and lows of the 100 mile, 3-day adventure. They also share the spiritual intent of the trip and the major takeaways from such an endeavor with 3 groups from 3 states, 9 guys in total.