Host Tasi Salanoa sits down with Dr. Bryan Davenport to explore Signs of Life from John 4:46–54, a story that reminds us: keep walking—He is working.

Dr. Dav unpacks Jesus’ divine compassion toward the unlikely—a royal official working for “the bad guy,” someone no one expected to seek Jesus, let alone receive His kindness. And yet, this moment reveals a powerful truth: every one of us is a candidate for divine kindness.

This conversation explores the boundless authority and kindness of Jesus, and how He intentionally directs both toward our households, offering real, tangible hope. Dr. Dav challenges listeners to consider how this miracle sows and strengthens faith—especially for those who feel they’ve missed out on God’s work or His touch.

Addressing our deep need for evidence of hope, Dr. Dav reminds us that Jesus meets us exactly where we need Him, keeps visiting, and remains faithful. As the chief perpetrator of miracles, Jesus reveals signs of life meant to anchor our trust, deepen our faith, and call us forward—step by step.

If you’re learning to trust Jesus in the middle of uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to keep walking, knowing He is already at work.

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Dr. Dav Knows All the Things is a Scripture-centered, conversational podcast featuring Dr. Bryan Davenport—pastor, theologian, and record-holding powerlifter—who brings decades of study, ministry experience, and spiritual formation training to every episode.

Dr. Dav holds a B.A. in Management and Organizational Leadership, a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a Master of Theology (ThM), and a Doctor of Ministry (DMin). He is also a Certified Spiritual Director and Certified Biblical Counselor (both in process), and—just for fun—a Washington State record holder in both bench press and back squat. His blend of theological depth, pastoral heart, and very real humanity shapes every conversation.

Each week, various staff hosts from Heritage Church NW sit down with Dr. Dav to revisit recent sermons, unpack biblical miracles, and explore the spiritual questions people are genuinely wrestling with. Every conversation encourages listeners to slow down, sit in the “wow” of what Jesus is doing, and discover the layers of truth, hope, and transformation woven throughout the Bible.

If you’re hungry for thoughtful dialogue, grounded theology, and practical insight that meets real life, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of Dr. Dav Knows All the Things, host Austin Groskopt sits down with Dr. Bryan Davenport to explore the heart behind John’s purpose in writing his Gospel—that you may believe, and continue to believe, and have life in Jesus’ name.

Centered on a quiet yet profound miracle, Dr. Dav reflects on how Jesus reveals His glory not on a grand stage, but through extraordinary kindness to an ordinary, unnamed family. The conversation invites listeners—especially new believers—to consider what it truly means to invite Jesus in, to trust Him in the midst of real problems, and to carry those burdens to Him in prayer.

With wisdom shaped by pastoral experience, Dr. Dav unpacks why interruptions often become the most meaningful ministry moments, why a soft heart and slow feet make room for grace, and how simple obedience—“Do whatever He tells you”—can bless others and give us a front-row seat to the glory of Jesus.

If you’re wrestling with faith, learning how to follow Jesus, or longing to see God at work in ordinary life, this episode will encourage you to listen closely—and believe.

Have a theological question for Dr. Dav?

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Dr. Dav Knows All the Things is a Scripture-centered, conversational podcast featuring Dr. Bryan Davenport—pastor, theologian, and record-holding powerlifter—who brings decades of study, ministry experience, and spiritual formation training to every episode.

Dr. Dav holds a B.A. in Management and Organizational Leadership, a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a Master of Theology (ThM), and a Doctor of Ministry (DMin). He is also a Certified Spiritual Director and Certified Biblical Counselor (both in process), and—just for fun—a Washington State record holder in both bench press and back squat. His blend of theological depth, pastoral heart, and very real humanity shapes every conversation.

Each week, various staff hosts from Heritage Church NW sit down with Dr. Dav to revisit recent sermons, unpack biblical miracles, and explore the spiritual questions people are genuinely wrestling with. Every conversation encourages listeners to slow down, sit in the “wow” of what Jesus is doing, and discover the layers of truth, hope, and transformation woven throughout the Bible.

If you’re hungry for thoughtful dialogue, grounded theology, and practical insight that meets real life, this podcast is for you.

In this episode, host Josiah Jones sits down with Dr. Dav to unpack one of the most emotionally charged miracles in Scripture: the raising of Lazarus. The conversation moves slowly and thoughtfully through John 11, inviting listeners to wrestle with love, delay, death, hope, and the glory of God revealed in places that feel beyond repair.

The episode opens with a striking detail: when Mary and Martha send word to Jesus, they don’t even name Lazarus. Instead, they say, “Lord, the one whom You love is sick.” Josiah asks why they identify Lazarus by love rather than by name—and what that reveals about how faith speaks when words run out.

From there, the discussion turns to one of the hardest questions believers face: Why would Jesus intentionally delay coming to someone He loves? Dr. Dav helps listeners distinguish between Jesus allowing death and Jesus allowing death to have the final word, clarifying what Jesus means when He says this sickness “will not end in death.”

Josiah draws attention to Martha’s honest tension—her disappointment mingled with deep faith—and how Scripture models belief that doesn’t deny pain. The conversation then moves into deeper theological territory as Dr. Dav reflects on where Lazarus himself may have been while his body lay in the tomb, raising the question: If Lazarus was with the Lord, why would he even want to come back?

The episode also explores the communal nature of resurrection. Why does Jesus command the community to remove the grave clothes? What does that teach us about the role of the church in helping people walk in freedom after new life has already begun?

As the conversation closes, Josiah asks deeply pastoral questions:

How do we learn to look for God’s glory in hopeless places?

How do we encourage someone who feels like Jesus is late?

What does this miracle mean for someone who has never opened a Bible?

Throughout the episode, Dr. Dav returns to this central truth: Jesus treats death as temporary—simply a condition awaiting His word. Resurrection is not just about leaving the tomb, but about being loosed to live fully, freely, and abundantly.

This episode offers hope for the waiting, language for grief, and a powerful reminder that even when the story doesn’t unfold the way we expected, belief still leads us to the glory of God.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Series

07:27 Transitioning from Music Memories to Spiritual Messages

12:20 The Timing of Jesus: Understanding Divine Delays

19:19 The Complexity of Grief and Faith

27:34 The Role of Community in Spiritual Renewal

Dr. Dav Knows All the Things is a Scripture-centered, conversational podcast featuring Dr. Bryan Davenport—pastor, theologian, and record-holding powerlifter—who brings decades of study, ministry experience, and spiritual formation training to every episode.

Dr. Dav holds a B.A. in Management and Organizational Leadership, a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a Master of Theology (ThM), and a Doctor of Ministry (DMin). He is also a Certified Spiritual Director and Certified Biblical Counselor (both in process), and—just for fun—a Washington State record holder in both bench press and back squat. His blend of theological depth, pastoral heart, and very real humanity shapes every conversation.

Each week, various staff hosts from Heritage Church NW sit down with Dr. Dav to revisit recent sermons, unpack biblical miracles, and explore the spiritual questions people are genuinely wrestling with. Every conversation encourages...