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Mission Bible Church

Pastors Tony Wood and Dean Defuria have practical conversations that aim to encourage living and thinking "Christianly," helping Christians embrace all of God for all of life.

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September 15 · 25 min
Why Churches Create Hypocrites
Every church has a lean — a drift, a culture, a set of unwritten rules about who really belongs. Tony and Dean dig into how that drift can turn a group of well-meaning Christians into modern-day Pharisees. It's a hard look at the difference between guarding truth and just guarding your tribe. Come for the Matthew 23 gut-punch, stay for the conversation about what it actually looks like to keep the drawbridge down. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
September 1 · 20 min
Confessions of Accidental Pharisees
We've all been there — someone gets a little too passionate about their preferences, and suddenly their traditions become everyone else's commandments. In this episode, we dig into what it actually means to be a Pharisee, how it shows up today (music, lighting, dress code, "big Eva" doctrine wars), and why godly zeal so easily curdles into judgment if we're not careful. We talk through Mark 7, the danger of turning Scripture into "Bible binoculars" instead of an x-ray on our own hearts, and how to hold real conviction without becoming the guy sledgehammering everyone else's style and method. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
August 18 · 27 min
The Movement Christians Love to Hate
In this episode, we trace the 300-year history behind two very different streams of American Christianity — the reformed tradition and the revivalist tradition — and ask an honest question: why do we love one and quietly resent the other? If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
August 4 · 26 min
The Bible Translation 'Superiority Complex'
Word-for-word or thought-for-thought? KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT — does it actually matter which one you pick up? Tony and Dean get into why there are so many English Bible translations, what "literal" translation really means (and why it's not as simple as you think), the cultural pressure and quiet elitism around which version you use, and the handful of translations they'd actually tell you to avoid. Watch to find out where the line is — and why it might matter less than you've been told. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
July 21 · 26 min
The Qualification That Keeps Every Pastor Up at Night
In this episode, Pastor Tony and Dean get honest about one of the most loaded and least talked about questions in ministry — what does the Bible actually require of a pastor's kids, and what happens when they don't meet it? Whether you're a pastor, a parent, or someone who grew up in a ministry home — this one hits different. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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July 7 · 26 min
What No One Tells You About Being a Pastor's Wife
She sits in the front row every Sunday. She knows more than most people in the church. And nobody ever asks how she's doing. If you're a pastor, a pastor's wife, married to someone in ministry, or just curious about what really goes on behind the pulpit — this one's for you. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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June 16 · 26 min
How a Christian Should Treat a Transgender Coworker
How should a Christian treat a transgender person—not in theory, but at work, at the Thanksgiving table, across the dinner from a cousin who just came out? We trace where the movement came from, what Genesis 1:27 says about being made male and female, and then get practical: What do you do when a coworker asks you to use their pronouns? How do you show real sympathy without affirming sin? And what happens when someone who has transitioned comes to Christ? If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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June 2 · 26 min
Why Christians Keep Failing the LGBT Conversation
What happens when we win the argument but lose the person? In this episode, Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean sit down to ask an honest question: have Christians failed the LGBT conversation? Not in our convictions, those don't change, but in our posture, our tone, and the way we engage the people right in front of us. They trace how the cultural conversation around homosexuality shifted over the last 40 years, why "this is just who I am" has become the defining claim of our age, and where that identity question actually comes from. Then they get practical: how do you talk to a friend or family member you love and disagree with? How do you hold to the truth without becoming the abrasive caricature that pushes people away? This isn't about softening conviction. It's about learning to speak the truth in a way that actually reaches people... winning the person, not just the argument. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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May 19 · 20 min
I Only Knew Half of the Christian Blessing
In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live as a child of God. Many Christians understand forgiveness, but miss the joy and freedom of sonship. Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean talk about moving from seeing God as Judge to knowing Him as Father—and how that changes everything about holiness, identity, and daily life. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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May 5 · 17 min
Mother’s Day Lies: What Culture Gets Wrong About Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the most powerful roles in God's design — and one of the most underappreciated. In this Mother's Day episode, Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean open up about new babies, first Mother's Day advice, and what the Bible actually says about motherhood. They explore legacy, sacrifice, perseverance, and the quiet strength that holds families and churches together — while taking an honest look at what culture gets wrong about moms today. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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April 21 · 18 min
Why We’re Trying to Live Forever and Save the Earth
Everyone wants to live longer. Some are even trying to live forever. From biohacking to billion-dollar longevity experiments, the pursuit of extending life has become one of the defining obsessions of our time. But beneath that question is a deeper one: why do we want to live forever in the first place? At the same time, movements like Earth Day push us to preserve the planet at all costs—to protect, sustain, and ultimately “save” what we have. But can saving the earth actually address the deeper problem within us? In this episode, we talk about the growing desire to overcome death, the cultural push to “save the planet,” and why both ultimately fall short without God. Because the issue isn’t just how long we live—or even where we live—but whether we are truly reconciled to the One who gives life in the first place. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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April 7 · 24 min
How to Fight Discouragement as a Christian
Feeling discouraged even when you’re doing the right things? In this episode of Christianly we talk about why that happens and how to anchor your hope in Christ instead of yourself. From comparison to daily habits, this conversation is about fighting for real, lasting joy. If you’ve been feeling low or stuck, this one’s for you. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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March 17 · 19 min
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? The Real Meaning of the Cross
This conversation dives deep into one of the greatest mysteries of the Bible: what happened during the three hours of darkness when Jesus hung on the cross. Christians often focus on the physical suffering of the crucifixion, but the Gospel writers highlight something even more profound — the moment when Jesus bore the weight of sin and satisfied the justice of God. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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March 3 · 25 min
What is Real Revival? 24 Hours of Prayer, Easter & the Lost
In this episode, we unpack modern worship lyrics, corporate prayer, and whether church-wide prayer initiatives are powerful or just hype. Reflecting on a 24-hour prayer gathering and looking ahead to Easter, we talk about what revival actually is—and what it isn’t. Revival isn’t emotionalism or a packed service. It’s a genuine work of God in the hearts of His people: renewed love for Christ, conviction of sin, and a fresh passion to share the gospel. Evangelism doesn’t create revival—revival fuels evangelism. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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February 17 · 23 min
Ordered Loves: Enjoying God’s Gifts Without Losing God
Do good things in your life ever become ultimate things? In this conversation, we unpack how easily sports, money, relationships, success, or even ministry can become functional saviors in our hearts. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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February 3 · 20 min
What the Super Bowl Reveals About Our Worship
In this episode, we talk about how sports shift from entertainment to idolatry, and why time, money, and mood are often the clearest indicators. We discuss Sunday games, parenting decisions, athlete testimonies, and how Christians can enjoy sports without letting them shape our priorities — or our worship. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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January 20 · 24 min
How Biblical Stewardship Changed My Life
What if everything you have—your money, time, talents, career, and opportunities—was never actually yours? In this conversation, we unpack the biblical doctrine of stewardship and why it’s far bigger than money. Scripture is clear: God owns everything, and one day every Christian will give an account—not for salvation, but for faithfulness. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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January 6 · 20 min
Your New Year’s Resolutions Are Already Failing
In this episode, Pastor Tony Wood and Pastor Dean Defuria dive deep into New Year’s resolutions, discipline vs. motivation, and what it really means to live with the end in mind. From Jonathan Edwards’ resolutions to biblical self-control, stewardship, legacy, and family discipleship, this conversation challenges the way most Christians think about goals. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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Dec 16, 2025 · 28 min
You Can Know Theology and Still Not Follow Jesus
Most Christians never disciple anyone, and this episode gets honest about why. We talk about how churches often settle for content instead of the life-on-life model Jesus showed, where people actually see your faith in action. Looking at the way Jesus trained the Twelve and Paul trained faithful men, we explore why so many believers feel unready or unsure and why simple, intentional relationships still shape people more than any program ever could. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/
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Dec 2, 2025 · 26 min
Spiritual Warfare and Demon Possession
In this episode, Pastor Tony and Dean dive deep into the two-realm reality the Bible describes—one seen, one unseen. Tony recounts a vivid and disturbing encounter with a demonized man, explaining what actually happens in real-life spiritual confrontations, how the enemy targets the mind, and why modern Western Christians often mislabel spiritual problems as merely psychological. This conversation exposes the schemes of the enemy, explores the biblical framework for spiritual warfare, and explains how believers can fight without fear and without falling into sensationalism. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram: @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram: @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

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