Walnut Hill
Welcome to the Walnut Hill Podcast, where Reverend Shawn Barkley, his colleague Jessica Waldmann, and a variety of special guests explore what it means to live as Christians in today’s world. Each episode brings honest conversations, practical insight, a little laughter, and always—Good News. We hope you'll join us!
Episodes

Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Ever wonder what God is doing when life gets, well, complicated? 🤔 Today, in Luke 1:25-46, we dive into Mary’s ultimate test of faith and discover how trusting God can lead to the greatest blessings. Don’t miss this week’s episode!

Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Please join us for the first podcast and audiogram in our new Advent series, Nativity: A Promise Fulfilled. Throughout this season, we’ll take a closer look at Chapter 1 of the Gospel of Luke as we prepare our hearts for the Nativity of Jesus.
In today’s episode, we focus on verses 1–25, where the angel Gabriel delivers God’s promise to a stunned Zechariah. We’ll reflect on Sunday’s sermon and also dig a little deeper into meaningful questions like “How do we help someone whose suffering is leading them astray?”
Join us for this and more as we begin our Advent journey together!

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
🎧 Tune in to our latest Audiogram or Podcast! On today's episode, we’re diving into Romans 12 and Paul’s reminder to meet people right where they are. We’ll chat about what it means to overcome evil with good—even when it comes to modern technology (big topic!)—and how we can welcome newcomers anywhere, but especially at church.

Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Who Needs the Church? Three stories. One powerful answer. In Acts 16, the Gospel reaches across social and cultural boundaries — from a successful merchant to a tormented slave and a hardened jailer — showing that God’s love is for everyone.
In this week's podcast, we’ll dive into what these encounters teach us about the Church’s role in our lives today because when it comes to finding purpose, belonging, and transformation… the truth is, we all need the Church.

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
On today’s podcast, we’re asking some big questions—like, “Does God let bad things happen?” And if He does, how do we square that with His goodness and His desire for our best? We’ll also look at how Paul encourages us to prepare for life’s tough moments, whether we see them coming or not. Tune in this morning or whenever you have a minute!

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
In today’s podcast, we’re diving into Ephesians 5, where Paul teaches us how to imitate God and live with intentionality, purpose, and—most importantly—love. Join us for a fun and thoughtful conversation about what it really means to walk in love as followers of Christ.

Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Join us as we dive into what makes anger righteous—or just plain sinful—according to the Apostle Paul in Ephesians Chapter 4. We’ll unpack what really gets under our skin, share practical ways the Bible teaches us to handle this tricky emotion, and even talk about why our words matter, including how to kick the cursing habit as a Christian!

Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Join us as we explore Ephesians 2–3—a powerful message about how Jesus came to break down dividing walls and make us one. We’ll also reflect on how God’s gift of reconciliation through Christ can speak directly into today’s deep political divide. What can this ancient call to unity teach us about living with grace, humility, and peace in our modern world?
