Is daily Bible reading a necessary spiritual discipline, or is it just legalism? Many believers struggle to maintain a daily habit of Scripture reading, but what if skipping time in the Word leads to a distorted view of God? What if neglecting ...

In this episode of Christianly, Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean dive deep into the ongoing “worship wars” inside the church. From the regulative principle to LED screens, from suits and ties to jumping in unison in remote villages, they unpack what...

In this episode of Christianly, we tackle the ongoing debate about church size and structure. While large churches have existed since the early church (think Jerusalem, Spurgeon, and even Antioch), the modern megachurch often follows an attract...

As churches grow, dynamics inevitably change. What once felt like an intimate, tight-knit community can become a structured, system-driven congregation. But is this a bad thing? In this episode of Christianly, we dive into the chall...

What makes a preacher truly effective? Is it talent, charisma, or something deeper? In this episode of the Christianly Podcast, Dean Defuria and Tony Wood discuss the lost art of biblical preaching—what it means to preach with authe...

In this episode of Christianly, Tony Wood, Teaching Pastor of Mission Bible Church Costa Mesa, and Dean Defuria, Executive Pastor of Mission Bible, discuss how social media has given Christians an incredible opportunity to share the gospel, but...

In this episode of Christianly, Tony Wood, Teaching Pastor of Mission Bible Church Costa Mesa, and Dean Defuria, Executive Pastor of Mission Bible, explore what it truly means to live out the Great Commission today. They discuss the challenge o...

In this episode of Christianly, Tony Wood, Teaching Pastor of Mission Bible Church Costa Mesa, and Dean Defuria, Executive Pastor of Mission Bible, discuss what it truly means to live "Christianly." They dive into the heart of how Christians ca...