Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:13:40 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/964033 en-us © 2026 Cool Hand Grace yes 133f1e4a-b613-5ecb-959d-e2194ce7064a Kurt Witzig episodic false Pastor Kurt Witzig and guests examine the Bible, stand in awe at the amazing grace of God, and translate it into everyday life. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Grace, Bible, position, identity, spiritual, Jesus, gospel, life, theology, radical Kurt Witzig https://storage.buzzsprout.com/abyvx37yqtijx9cf5jug73kv0wwv?.jpg Faith Shaped by Reality - Hebrews 11:2-4 What we believe is really important. And there is nothing better than to believe and understand things according to God's reality. Faith in His words and ways allows us to rightfully understand our universe and how we are to approach God.   

]]> What we believe is really important. And there is nothing better than to believe and understand things according to God's reality. Faith in His words and ways allows us to rightfully understand our universe and how we are to approach God.   

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-10206143 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0600 2399 Faith, Gospel, hope, Hebrews 11, Cain, Abel, creation 2 45 full false Things Hoped For - Hebrews 11:1 The value of our faith is in the object of our faith and for Christians the object of our faith is God, who is ever worthy, ever able, and ever good. As He persuades us, we become convinced of things hoped for - in the future. Join us as we look at these things, which fall on both sides of eternity.

]]> The value of our faith is in the object of our faith and for Christians the object of our faith is God, who is ever worthy, ever able, and ever good. As He persuades us, we become convinced of things hoped for - in the future. Join us as we look at these things, which fall on both sides of eternity.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-10107408 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0600 2216 Faith, Hebrews 11, hope, promise, anticipation, persuaded, grace 2 44 full false Forgiven AND Healed - Matthew 9:1-8 Grace is miraculous. To see it in action is delightful. To have forgiveness of all sins, and a new life and identity to traffic in, with a Savior who loves us, is worth more than our many earthly desires. May you respond with joy!

]]> Grace is miraculous. To see it in action is delightful. To have forgiveness of all sins, and a new life and identity to traffic in, with a Savior who loves us, is worth more than our many earthly desires. May you respond with joy!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8779075 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2118 Grace, forgiveness, miracles, salvation, gospel, Matthew 9:1-8 1 43 full false Feed on His Faithfulness - Psalm 37:1-8 A recipe for contentment complete with ingredients to mix in and those to keep out. Spiritual foodies delight!

]]> A recipe for contentment complete with ingredients to mix in and those to keep out. Spiritual foodies delight!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8627792 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2050 Psalm 37, contentment, comparisons, expectations, delight, grace, shepherd 1 42 full false Praise to Him Who Lifts Up the Lowly - Psalm 113 A call to praise complete with reasons and theology. Truth understood can put a bounce in your step and appreciation in your heart and give us healthy perspective from high to low.

]]> A call to praise complete with reasons and theology. Truth understood can put a bounce in your step and appreciation in your heart and give us healthy perspective from high to low.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8551635 Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:00 -0500 2773 Praise, gospel, transcendence, immanence, Psalm 113, mercy, thankful 1 41 full false Hope for the Weary - Matthew 11:28-30 We receive lots of calls but some are way more important and definitely should be answered. This episode looks at a very specific and personal call the Lord has for all everyone of us. An invitation is made that refreshes and brings hope to the weary!

]]> We receive lots of calls but some are way more important and definitely should be answered. This episode looks at a very specific and personal call the Lord has for all everyone of us. An invitation is made that refreshes and brings hope to the weary!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8416465 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500 2098 Hope, assurance, security, rest, peace, Gospel, grace, Matthew 11:28-30 1 40 full false Famous Last Words - Luke 23:44-46 You can learn a lot from someone's last words. This week we will see how Jesus' last words can be our last words in this post-Easter message. May you be filled with assurance!

]]> You can learn a lot from someone's last words. This week we will see how Jesus' last words can be our last words in this post-Easter message. May you be filled with assurance!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8324225 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2106 Last words, Easter, Resurrection, Gospel, Assurance, Faith, Grace 1 39 full true The Woman at the Well part 2 - John 4:27-43 After the woman received what she was craving but not expecting, she shared her conversation immediately with others. The invitation stands: Come everyone who thirsts, and receive freely that which satisfies! 

]]> After the woman received what she was craving but not expecting, she shared her conversation immediately with others. The invitation stands: Come everyone who thirsts, and receive freely that which satisfies! 

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8192501 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2319 Woman at the well, John 4, thirst, grace, eternal life, invitation,gospel, satisfies, fulfillment 1 38 full false Nick at Night part 2 - John 3:10-19 We continue to eavesdrop on Nicodemus and Jesus' conversation and we could subtitle this lesson "Let It Go." Listen in as Jesus explains how the new birth comes about and how you can have guaranteed assurance of eternal life. And it's a whole lot easier than one might expect! 

]]> We continue to eavesdrop on Nicodemus and Jesus' conversation and we could subtitle this lesson "Let It Go." Listen in as Jesus explains how the new birth comes about and how you can have guaranteed assurance of eternal life. And it's a whole lot easier than one might expect! 

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8103342 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0600 2275 John 3, Nicodemus, assurance, religion, eternal life, Gospel, John 3:16, grace 1 36 full false Nick at Night part 1 - John 3:1-10 We get to eavesdrop upon an intriguing conversation showing how a curious inquisitor got way more than he had bargained for. See how Jesus wisely uses His spiritual broom to sweep away our inaccurate notions of spiritual realities. And be sure to come back for the finale in part two!

]]> We get to eavesdrop upon an intriguing conversation showing how a curious inquisitor got way more than he had bargained for. See how Jesus wisely uses His spiritual broom to sweep away our inaccurate notions of spiritual realities. And be sure to come back for the finale in part two!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-8064423 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0600 2150 John 3, Gospel, born again, religion, assurance, grace, God's thoughts, life 1 35 full false The Story of Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10 There is nobody beyond the reach of Jesus and His love. He has come to seek and to save that which is lost. The story of Zacchaeus proves this. And your story could as well.  

]]> There is nobody beyond the reach of Jesus and His love. He has come to seek and to save that which is lost. The story of Zacchaeus proves this. And your story could as well.  

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-7817047 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0600 2093 Zacchaeus, Gospel, salvation, grace, Luke 19, assurance 1 34 full false What Do You Want Me to Do for You? - Luke 18:31-43 Jesus asks this question on two different occasions to different people and receives two strikingly different answers. How would you answer such a question? 

]]> Jesus asks this question on two different occasions to different people and receives two strikingly different answers. How would you answer such a question? 

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-7595347 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0600 1960 Luke 18, Gospel, worship, mercy, distractions, Bartimaeus, faith, hope 1 33 full false Children, Christmas and You - Luke 18:15-17 A biblical passage that ties all the things in the title together. Best if opened before Christmas!

]]> A biblical passage that ties all the things in the title together. Best if opened before Christmas!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-6958634 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0600 2027 Children, kingdom, Christmas, humility, Luke 18, grace, gospel, love, glad tidings, peace 1 31 full false The Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-14 More unexpected outcomes in this parable about a good guy and a bad guy. Good thing we are not the bad guy - or is it?

]]> More unexpected outcomes in this parable about a good guy and a bad guy. Good thing we are not the bad guy - or is it?

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-6864441 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0600 2203 Parable, Luke 18, grace, justified, self-righteous, humility, mercy seat, gospel, love 1 30 full false Wait For It... Luke 18.1-8 Learning from opposites in the Parable of the Unjust Judge. Something about the goodness of God, His perfect timing, prayer,and avoiding losing heart. 

]]> Learning from opposites in the Parable of the Unjust Judge. Something about the goodness of God, His perfect timing, prayer,and avoiding losing heart. 

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-6759982 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0600 2192 Forbearance, waiting, parable, Luke 18, opposites, 2nd Coming, Grace 1 29 full false Now You Know - Luke 17:20-37 What an advantage to know the end of the story before you get there. God is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end and He is the master author weaving His story. How amazing is it that He weaves our  stories into His and we get to know the ending ahead of time too! Eschatology made personal.

]]> What an advantage to know the end of the story before you get there. God is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end and He is the master author weaving His story. How amazing is it that He weaves our  stories into His and we get to know the ending ahead of time too! Eschatology made personal.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-6608554 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0600 2120 Prophecy, 2nd Coming, Kingdom, Messiah, Gospel, grace, Luke 17 1 28 full false No Charge! Expectations for Service - Luke 17:1-10 Why do we do what we do? What are our expectations before God for our service to Him? How easy it is to slip into a meritorious mindset. Jesus gives us perspective to help us avoid Pharsaiac expectations. And He does it through a short parable.

]]> Why do we do what we do? What are our expectations before God for our service to Him? How easy it is to slip into a meritorious mindset. Jesus gives us perspective to help us avoid Pharsaiac expectations. And He does it through a short parable.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-6488614 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600 2268 Grace, relationship, service, servant, parable, Luke 17, repent, repentance, offense, scandalon 1 27 full false Where Are the Nine? - Luke 17:11-19 Routine or spontaneity? Ritual or reality? Recognizing God's grace or stale devotion? All of these come into play in this weeks story about 10 lepers.

]]> Routine or spontaneity? Ritual or reality? Recognizing God's grace or stale devotion? All of these come into play in this weeks story about 10 lepers.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-6407122 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0600 2170 Grace, miracle, thankfulness, giving thanks, glorify God, ritual, routine, leprosy, cleansed, Luke 17 1 26 full false The Rich Man and Lazarus - Luke 16:19-31 Jesus tells another stull full of surprises, reversals, and the value of listening now. "I wish I knew then what I knew now." Jesus is saying "I am telling you now what you wish you knew now." The key is listening!

]]> Jesus tells another stull full of surprises, reversals, and the value of listening now. "I wish I knew then what I knew now." Jesus is saying "I am telling you now what you wish you knew now." The key is listening!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-6195778 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0600 2450 Gospel, Eternity, Hades, mammon, parable, beggar, grace, eternal life, comfort, Luke 16 1 25 full false The Unjust Steward - Luke 16:1-16 This parable in Luke 16 is a great reminder about how we can see life with a different lens, a grace lens, that enables us to see things with a new perspective and an eye for eternity - even pavement!

]]> This parable in Luke 16 is a great reminder about how we can see life with a different lens, a grace lens, that enables us to see things with a new perspective and an eye for eternity - even pavement!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-5990584 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0500 1938 Unjust Steward, parable, Luke 16, grace, mammon, pay it forward, quid pro quo, love 1 24 full false Prodigal People: The Loving Father - Luke 15 Take a fresh look at the the amazing love of the father as we review his love in this episode. We will note who the father is in the parable, clarify how God's love is defined, and observe 11 things about our Lord's love toward us. 

]]> Take a fresh look at the the amazing love of the father as we review his love in this episode. We will note who the father is in the parable, clarify how God's love is defined, and observe 11 things about our Lord's love toward us. 

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-5524996 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2255 Love, prodigal son, Luke 15, agape, grace, amazing love, God's love, 1 23 full false Prodigal People: The Younger Son - Luke 15:11-19 We are starting an in-depth study of the famous parable of the father and his two sons found in Luke 15.In this episode we learn of how  the younger son's plans led him astray on a downhill trajectory. There is a way that seems right to a man...

]]> We are starting an in-depth study of the famous parable of the father and his two sons found in Luke 15.In this episode we learn of how  the younger son's plans led him astray on a downhill trajectory. There is a way that seems right to a man...

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-5000084 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1897 parable, prodigal, prodigal son, Luke 15, plans, shrewd, shame, dishonor 1 19 full false David and Bathsheba - 2 Samuel 11 A man after God's own heart takes a break from that legacy and drags young Bathsheba down with him and yet the story ends with God's forgiveness and David's renewed passion and with her honor slowly restored. God's grace all over the place!

]]> A man after God's own heart takes a break from that legacy and drags young Bathsheba down with him and yet the story ends with God's forgiveness and David's renewed passion and with her honor slowly restored. God's grace all over the place!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-4611938 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2368 David, Bathsheba.honor, shame, forgiveness, grace, 2 Samuel 11, mothers, hope 1 16 full false David and Michal - 2 Samuel 6 More episodes from the life of David teaching us about honor and shame, spontaneous worship to encourage not buzzkill, and how we in the church age have amazing direct access to God.

]]> More episodes from the life of David teaching us about honor and shame, spontaneous worship to encourage not buzzkill, and how we in the church age have amazing direct access to God.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-4438832 Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0500 2078 worship, joy, access, David, Michal, Tabernacle of David, fellowship, honor, shame, 1 15 full false David, Nabal and Abigail - 1 Samuel 25 Join us this week as we find spiritual leadership in an unexpected place, we see God's gracious intervention in the life of a sensitive-to-Him believer, and that guy that you can't tell them anything? Don't be that guy!

]]> Join us this week as we find spiritual leadership in an unexpected place, we see God's gracious intervention in the life of a sensitive-to-Him believer, and that guy that you can't tell them anything? Don't be that guy!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-4355258 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0500 2132 Abigail, David, Nabal, fool, wise, honor, shame, 1 Samuel 25, spiritual leadership, 1 14 full false Martha, Mary and Jesus - Luke 10:38-42 Distraction in our Christian life is something to avoid. Learning from the account of Martha and Mary will help shed light on learning to sit and listen. We will see real change and have hope for our walk in the process!

]]> Distraction in our Christian life is something to avoid. Learning from the account of Martha and Mary will help shed light on learning to sit and listen. We will see real change and have hope for our walk in the process!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-4252835 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 1944 Jesus, Disciple, Christian life, grace, love, Luke 10:38-42, resurrection 1 13 full false Where Am I Going? Through the Lens of My Identity in Christ Do you sometimes wonder if your eternal destiny is secure? Are you looking forward to Jesus' coming again for you? These things and more are discussed this week as we appreciate the value of seeing our identity in Christ as it relates to where we are going. 

]]> Do you sometimes wonder if your eternal destiny is secure? Are you looking forward to Jesus' coming again for you? These things and more are discussed this week as we appreciate the value of seeing our identity in Christ as it relates to where we are going. 

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-4065374 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1841 eternal security, rapture, bride, position, identity, 1 Peter 1:3-5, John 14:2-3, heaven, grace 1 11 full false Grief and Bitterness - Ephesians 4:30-32 Two common areas of life we all face, grieving and bitterness, are addressed in our passage this week. Perspective from the Word of God gives us encouragement in both areas and even hope for some relief.

]]> Two common areas of life we all face, grieving and bitterness, are addressed in our passage this week. Perspective from the Word of God gives us encouragement in both areas and even hope for some relief.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-3788735 Sat, 16 May 2020 19:00:00 -0500 2014 Ephesians 4, bitterness, grief, grieving, love, kindness, grace, relationship 1 8 full false Think on These? - Philippians 4:8-9 The peace of God correlates to our thoughts. Who knew? Our passage points us to things we can meditate on and things we can enjoy when we do.  

]]> The peace of God correlates to our thoughts. Who knew? Our passage points us to things we can meditate on and things we can enjoy when we do.  

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-3596752 Sat, 02 May 2020 21:00:00 -0500 2036 Peace, anxiety, grace, meditate, thoughts, Gospel, peace of God, emotions 1 6 full false Anxious for Nothing? - Philippians 4:6-7 How are we really going to not be anxious about anything? That's something we can't get our heads around. But there it is, stated in the Bible, which means it must be possible. Find out how on this weeks podcast!

]]> How are we really going to not be anxious about anything? That's something we can't get our heads around. But there it is, stated in the Bible, which means it must be possible. Find out how on this weeks podcast!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-3503746 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2085 Peace, anxiety, love, grace, promise, Philippians, prayer 1 5 full false Rejoice Always? Philippians 4:4-5 Is it possible to find our hearts rejoicing in the Lord in the midst of trials or just being in a funk? Our passage gives encouragement to the Christian on how to address difficulties and anxieties in our life and even find ourselves rejoicing!

]]> Is it possible to find our hearts rejoicing in the Lord in the midst of trials or just being in a funk? Our passage gives encouragement to the Christian on how to address difficulties and anxieties in our life and even find ourselves rejoicing!

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-3409492 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1992 Rejoice, joy, anxiety, unity, hope, position, grace, Gospel, eternal life, hope 1 4 full false Easter Story The Easter story is the best story ever told. It serves as ground zero for all our future hope. Why does God create the world knowing how sin will bring such destruction? What motivates Jesus to go through the agony of the cross? How should believers view and value their relationship with God? The Easter Story reveals all. 

]]> The Easter story is the best story ever told. It serves as ground zero for all our future hope. Why does God create the world knowing how sin will bring such destruction? What motivates Jesus to go through the agony of the cross? How should believers view and value their relationship with God? The Easter Story reveals all. 

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-3330235 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1986 Easter, Resurrection, Gospel, life, rescue, relationship, position, love 1 3 full false Cast Your Care - 1 Peter 5:5-7 The Lord wants us to give all our anxieties to Him which we can do when we risk ourselves to His mighty control. The key to this is humility and the key to our humility is Him.

]]> The Lord wants us to give all our anxieties to Him which we can do when we risk ourselves to His mighty control. The key to this is humility and the key to our humility is Him.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-3238540 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0500 2291 Anxiety, cares, worries, humility, mighty hand, cast, care, gospel 1 2 full false Stir up the Gift - 2 Timothy 1:5-7 Finding courage in the midst of the coronavirus. And finding encouragement in light of what  what God has already given us to rise up and stir up our gift. Text is 2 Timothy 1:5-7.

]]> Finding courage in the midst of the coronavirus. And finding encouragement in light of what  what God has already given us to rise up and stir up our gift. Text is 2 Timothy 1:5-7.

]]> Kurt Witzig Buzzsprout-3155611 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1869 Anxiety, courage, love, wisdom, gospel, hope, faith 1 1 full false