Episodes 146
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Dormant
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Weekly
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About This Podcast

the X+1 podcast is designed to bring the listener closer to Christ! The “X” is wherever you may be in your walk with God, and the vision is that after listening to an episode of this podcast you would be pushed one figurative step closer to Jesus, hence the plus one. 'X+1'. Meeting you where you are with Jesus Christ and seeking to bring you one step closer to Him. - New episodes of this podcast come out EVERY OTHER FRIDAY @ 12:00 PM EST!!

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Recent Episodes

S6E4 Faithful in the Meantime (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22)

Dec 01, 2025 42m

Ever feel like life is one long “in-between”? In this Advent message from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22, we talk about how God meets us in the meantime—shaping hearts of joy, prayer, and gratitude, and…

S6E4 Six Verbs For the Valley (James 1:1-18)

Oct 03, 2025 39m

Do you feel tossed by trials—like life keeps throwing punches you can’t dodge? Are you wrestling with loss, disappointment, or circumstances beyond your control?On the one-year anniversary of…

S6E3 FRIDAY MOOD: Why Life Feels Out of Tune (and How to Fix It)

Sep 19, 2025 9m

Ever feel like life’s just off-key? That is lacks harmony? Today’s Friday Mood takes us from laughs to lasting hope in Christ.For more resources, visit xplusone.org

S6E4 Discerning God’s Will (feat. John Taylor)

Sep 05, 2025 37m

At all stages of life, discerning what God's will for your life is can be difficult and frustrating. In this episode, we welcome John Taylor on the podcast to talk about his navigation of that…

S6E1 FRIDAY MOOD: The Gospel in a Postcard (Philemon)

Aug 22, 2025 9m

WE BACKKKKKKK! Happy Friday :)On today's episode we look at Philemon, where Paul reframes Onesimus’ story—useless to useful, slave to brother. All the while, we'll see Christ in that story: how He…

Navigating Life's Transitions & Uncertainties (feat. Micah Strawn)

Apr 16, 2025 30m

Feeling the weight of a new chapter or the ending of a current one? Join me and my longtime friend Micah as we unpack faith, fear, and following Jesus through endings, uncertainty, and the fresh…

What It's Like Following Jesus in College (feat. Dalton Collins)

Apr 02, 2025 34m

What’s it like to follow Jesus in college? Freshman Dalton Collins shares his first-year experiences, while I add a senior’s perspective—what I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and how faith…

S6E2 FRIDAY MOOD: God Gives Thought For You! (Psalm 40:17)

Jan 31, 2025 9m

Happy Friday! WE BACK & WITH A BOOM! Ever felt unseen by God? Psalm 40:17 says He takes thought for you. Let’s talk about His love, His timing, and how He’s more fixated on you than you…

S6E2 College Conversations: Holiness (feat. Luke Edwards!)

Jan 28, 2025 47m

Welcome to a new series where we're going to have some deep convos about Jesus, and we're going to do so with peers! I'm stoked. Today we have Mr. Luke Edwards on the podcast, an amazing man who…

S6E1 Confidence in the Midst of Conflict (Psalm 46)

Jan 06, 2025 34m

How do you find confidence when your world feels like it’s falling apart? Can peace exist in the chaos of conflict? The following is a sermon of Luke Metzler's delivered in Delaware on Psalm 46,…

S5E24 FRIDAY MOOD: A Testimony for Living On Mission (Matthew 28:19)

Nov 22, 2024 7m

Happy Friday!!!! In the midst of the increasingly chaotic winter season, it becomes harder and harder to live in light of eternity and to live on mission for Christ as we are easily distracted by…

S5E23 FRIDAY MOOD: How to Trust God at All Times (Psalm 62:5-8)

Nov 15, 2024 11m

Are you feeling worn down by life’s challenges—uncertain of God’s plan, struggling to trust Him, or wondering how He could possibly turn your mess into a masterpiece? Do you ever wrestle with…

S5E22 Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs: The Timeless Worth of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:12-21)

Nov 12, 2024 17m

In this episode of Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs, we explore Proverbs 8:12-21, uncovering wisdom’s timeless value and its impact throughout history. Join host Luke Metzler as he reveals how wisdom’s…

S5E21 FRIDAY MOOD: Fighting Unwanted, Negative Thoughts (Don't Build a Nest)

Nov 01, 2024 8m

Have you ever struggled with random, seemingly out of nowhere thoughts that are negative and potentially destructive? Have you wondered how to fight against those? In today's episode of FRIDAY MOOD,…

S5E18 Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs: Why Wisdom is Worth Your Commitment (Proverbs 8:1-11)

Oct 29, 2024 12m

In this episode of the X+1 Podcast, join host Luke Metzler as we continue Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs with an in-depth look at Proverbs 8. Discover why committing to wisdom is crucial in a world…

S5E17 Pursuing Wisdom In Proverbs: Practical Warnings Against Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness (Proverbs 6:1-19)

Oct 25, 2024 14m

In this episode of the X+1 Podcast, host Luke Metzler continues the "Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs" series with a focus on Proverbs 6. Discover Solomon’s warnings against becoming surety, the dangers…

S5E16 FRIDAY MOOD: God Hears Your Prayers – Finding Confidence in Psalm 4 and His Faithfulness

Oct 18, 2024 5m

In this FRIDAY MOOD episode, we dive into Psalm 4, reflecting on the powerful truth that God hears us when we call to Him—not based on our own character, but on His. Host Luke Metzler shares personal…

S5E16 There Are So Many Reasons to Love the Lord (Creating an ABC List)

Oct 15, 2024 8m

Circumstances don't always change when we are grateful, but our hearts certainly do. On today's episode, we work through an exercise I like to call 'Creating an ABC List', which aids in increasing…

S5E15 FRIDAY MOOD: He is a Friend in Need, He is a Friend Indeed (Psalm 46)

Oct 11, 2024 14m

Happy Friday! It's been a crazy past few weeks, but the Lord is good! And we see that in His Word, today in Psalm 46. In this episode we explore how our confidence in God—our refuge, strength, and…

S5E14 Hurricane Helene - The Lord Reigns (Psalm 97:1)

Oct 01, 2024 5m

praying for all involved. God is greater than this.

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