Tony Warrick's Blog

For many individuals in the Jewish community, the phrase “the gospel” can sound foreign, as if it’s something outside the story of Israel. Yet the truth is profoundly beautiful: the gospel is a Jewish word, rooted in the Jewish Scriptures, revealing the Jewish Messiah who brings the Kingdom of God to the whole world. The Hebrew word besorah—”good news” or “message” flows straight from the Tanakh. It announces that God Himself is stepping into history to save His people, defeat their enemies, and...

When Jesus commissioned His disciples, He gave a clear and powerful command: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19–20). To understand this, we must first see baptism through its original lens.

In Jewish culture, a disciple was a student of a rabbi, a devoted follower who modeled their life after their teacher. And baptism, long before the Chris...

Question: Dr. Tony, I need your help. My husband is swiftly losing his faith in God because his favorite football team is constantly losing. Every time his team loses, he loses more of his faith. How can I help him look at it differently, and how can I get him not to watch so much football?

Answer:

I truly hope your husband’s faith isn’t tied to his team’s win–loss record. If it is, perhaps it’s time for a little perspective—and maybe even a little humor. Here’s one way to help him think a...

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays! It’s a time filled with family, football, and, of course, plenty of food—especially my famous sweet potato pie (trust me, it’s a slice of heaven). But as we gather around tables tomorrow, I want to ask you a deeper question: Are you truly a thankful person?

This season isn’t just about turkey and tradition—it’s about transformation. Gratitude isn’t a polite reaction; it’s a Kingdom posture. As followers of Jesus, we are called to mirro...

There is a secret ingredient that builds community faster than anything else: admitting our mistakes. But why in the world would anybody risk honesty? Because it is worth the risk! There are four benefits of being honest about our errors, our feelings, our faults, and our fears.

The Bible says in James 5:16, “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” T...

The root of all indecision is fear. Whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, or not being good enough, fear can paralyze us and keep us stuck in the same place, replaying “what if” scenarios instead of walking in faith.

We’ve all been there—afraid of making mistakes and embarrassing ourselves, worried we won’t finish what we start, or scared that we simply don’t measure up. But if we’re honest, one of the deepest fears that often holds us back is the fear of disapproval. We’re afraid of what ...

When was the last time you had a good belly laugh—the kind that comes from so deep within that you can’t catch your breath, your eyes start watering, and your face hurts from smiling so much? You know that kind of laugh—the one that bubbles up uncontrollably until you’re laughing simply because laughing feels that good.

Those moments are priceless, and I try to find them often. There’s something holy about laughter—it connects us, refreshes us, and reminds us that life is meant to be lived wi...

I want to share something with you today that comes from over 30 years of working closely with people in my community. Through all those years, one truth has stood out more than anything else—it’s not our circumstances that define us; it’s our mentality.

The difference between a victor and a victim is not what they’ve been through—it’s how they move forward after the storm. Everyone faces moments of betrayal, loss, or disappointment. We’ve all been hurt by people who should have loved us, fac...

There’s one thing I know for sure—we all must live in the reality of the unexpected. None of us can predict what tomorrow will bring, what challenges might arise, or what blessings may unfold before the day ends. Life is beautifully unpredictable, yet sometimes painfully so.

Maybe you know someone who went to the doctor for what seemed like a minor concern, only to hear the devastating word “cancer.” Maybe you know someone who went to work on a Friday and walked out without a job. Maybe you’v...

Who are you? Let me ask that again—who or what have you allowed to determine your identity?

The truth is, every one of us carries an identity. Some wear the labels of success, ministry, or status. Others are marked by what they’ve endured—trauma, failure, or loss. But none of those things define who you are. God never intended for your identity to be shaped by someone else’s opinions, expectations, or perceptions. You were never meant to live in the shadow of someone else’s idea of you. God c...