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Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

Episode Notes:

In this episode of Scripture Unlocked, Mike Franklin continues unpacking the powerful biblical principle of stewardship from Matthew 25.

If God owns everything—and Scripture makes it clear that He does—then what does that make us?

Managers.

In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus reveals how the Kingdom of Heaven operates. A master entrusts his servants with extraordinary resources and later returns to settle accounts. Two servants are commended. One is rebuked. The difference? Faithful stewardship.

This message explores:

• Why ownership is a spiritual illusion

• The five areas God entrusts to every believer: time, talent, treasure, testimony, and temple

• The reality of future accountability before Christ

• The eternal impact of how we manage what belongs to God

• Why stewardship is about far more than money

Salvation is free—but stewardship is a responsibility.

Every believer will one day stand before the King to give an account. The question is not whether we believed in God—but whether we faithfully managed what He placed in our hands.

"Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."

The accounting is coming. Are we managing well?