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LOCAL CHURCH

Welcome to the podcast of LOCAL CHURCH. A podcast to encourage your faith, and grow in your relationship with Jesus. https://www.localchurch.co/
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Episodes

Father's Day 2025

On Father’s Day, Caleb reminds us that regardless of our earthly experiences, we have a perfect Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally, holds us securely in His hand, shapes us, and calls us His sons and daughters. Our purpose and freedom come not from striving or performing, but from surrendering to His presence, resting in our identity as His children, and allowing our service to flow from that relationship. June 15th, 2025.

Jun 16, 202536 minEp. 253

Mother's Day Triple Threat

This Mother's Day, three mothers shared heartfelt messages about drawing closer to the Lord, placing their trust in Him, and embracing a childlike faith. May 11th, 2025

May 14, 202541 minEp. 252

The Beautiful Exchange | Easter Sunday

Caleb describes the resurrection on Easter as the 'Beautiful Exchange'—how Jesus died and rose again to give us a chance to trade our mistakes, sadness, and pain for His love, forgiveness, and new life. He explains that it’s a free gift for anyone who believes in Him and is ready to accept the life He offers. April 20th, 2025.

Apr 24, 202530 minEp. 251

Make Time for the Mountain

Caleb encourages us to make time to draw near to God, reflecting on how significant moments in the Bible often happen on mountains, places where Heaven and Earth meet. Through worship, prayer, and seeking God’s presence, we can align ourselves with His perspective, inviting transformation and the power of His grace into our lives. March 23rd, 2025.

Mar 24, 202532 minEp. 250

Fan Into Flame

Tyler reminds us that in Paul's final letter to Timothy, he encourages him to "fan into flame the gift of God" within him, urging him to nurture and grow his faith through spiritual disciplines like Bible reading, prayer, fasting, and community. Tyler emphasizes the importance of intentional growth and the vital role of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to stay connected, supported, and empowered by God's presence to keep their faith alive and strong. March 16th, 2025.

Mar 19, 202546 minEp. 249

Living Set on Christ Lives

Darren shares his life experiences and emphasizes that difficult journeys are often necessary to achieve meaningful rewards, both in life and faith. He encourages deep discipleship, urging believers to set their minds on Christ, put away earthly desires, and embrace their new identity in Him. March 9th, 2025.

Mar 12, 202543 minEp. 248

Vision Sunday | Caleb & Alex

Caleb & Alex talk about their vision for Local Church for the next year. They go over Jesus' message, His heart for the church, building healthy disciples, growing strong in faith, and the events coming up. February 23rd, 2025. Donations can be made to [email protected]

Feb 25, 202548 minEp. 246

Draw Near

Calen reminds us to draw near to God and that it is an intentional act of faith, surrender, and obedience, as seen throughout Scripture. Where those who seek Him find His presence, grace, and power. Whether through the desperation of the woman with the issue of blood, the prayers of Solomon, or the abiding relationship Jesus calls us to, God promises to respond to those who humbly seek Him, offering rest, strength, and transformation. February 9th, 2025

Feb 12, 202541 minEp. 245

First Sunday Communion with Summer Milley

Summer summarizes the genealogy in Matthew 1 and tells the story of God's grace, showing how He redeemed people despite their failures. How the bible ultimately leads to Jesus, who embodied grace by humbling Himself to save us. When we take communion, we remember not just His sacrifice on the cross but the ongoing grace that has always been at the heart of God's plan, saving us through faith in Him. February 2ns, 2025.

Feb 06, 20259 minEp. 244

Into the Deep | Part 2

Caleb emphasizes Jesus' invitation to step deeper into faith, using the story of Peter's encounter with Jesus in Luke 5:1-11 as a metaphor for trusting and surrendering to God's guidance. It encourages individuals to bring their struggles and emptiness to Jesus, take small steps of faith, and embrace a transformative journey toward greater purpose and intimacy with God. January 26th, 2025.

Jan 27, 202544 minEp. 243

Into The Deep

God is stirring a fresh hunger across His Church. In this message we read the account of Jesus calling Peter and how he is encouraged to push his boat from the shore to the shallows and from the shallows into deep waters. We were encouraged to come out off the beach and to go out a little deeper in our relationship with God and see how He can move in our lives - Caleb Groeneweg. January 19th, 2025.

Jan 20, 202536 minEp. 242

Holy & Hungry

This week, Caleb reflects on God's grace and kindness and invites us to seek His presence together, Shaping our lives and church to be presence-led, abiding in Him and moving at His direction. Like Joshua, who lingered in God's presence with passion and purpose, we aim to love Him above all, letting everything else flow from His deep connection. January 12th, 2024.

Jan 13, 202535 minEp. 241

A Guide to Being Fruitful

For the new year, Caleb reminds us to focus on two transformative goals: seeking God above all else and surrendering fully to His will. By prioritizing Him over all other pursuits and humbly submitting our plans to His guidance, we open our lives to His blessings, ensuring a year of spiritual growth, purpose, and fruitfulness. January 5th, 2025

Jan 07, 202526 minEp. 240

Joy | Advent with Caleb Groeneweg

Caleb shares the Advent message of joy and how it centers on the good news of Christ's birth. How it brings light, peace, and salvation to a world in darkness, as foretold in Isaiah and celebrated throughout Scripture. True joy transcends circumstances, rooted in God's presence and promises, sustaining believers through trials and offering eternal hope in His kingdom to come. December 22nd, 2024

Dec 26, 202425 minEp. 239

Love | Advent with Justice Ploughman

Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is celebrated as a central figure in Christianity, particularly as "Theotokos" (Mother of God), a title affirming that she gave Jesus His humanity while His divinity remained eternal. Her willingness to lay down her life in obedience to God's will mirrors Jesus' ultimate act of vulnerability and love through the Incarnation, illustrating how God became human to dwell among and save His people, offering a profound exchange of love and sacrifice. December 15th, 2024....

Dec 16, 202429 minEp. 238

Peace | Advent with Sara Schulz

Sara reminds us about the peace given to us by the Lord in all circumstances in our Advent series. December 8th, 2024

Dec 14, 202435 minEp. 237

Influence(r) | KINDRED 2024

Alex explains the concept of "influence" today when it's often associated with social media and fame, but true influence, whether online or offline, should be rooted in wisdom, humility, and discernment, especially in relation to what we consume and who we follow. As Christians, we are called not to seek fame or worldly influence, but to follow Jesus' example, rejecting the enemy's counterfeit offers, and being an example of Christ's love, wisdom, and humility in the world. November 16th, 2024....

Dec 05, 202434 minEp. 236

Ordinary People, Extraordinary God

Caleb describes that in the Bible, ordinary tools like tent pegs, staffs, and jawbones are used by God's people to achieve extraordinary victories. Further illustrating that God's power, not human strength, leads to triumph. This pattern reminds us that even in our weakness, God can use what seems ordinary in our lives to accomplish miraculous purposes, and ultimately, His Kingdom will triumph over worldly powers. November 24th, 2024 Please note: we had audio difficulties this week recording the...

Nov 27, 202438 minEp. 234

Choosing the Promise Land

Benjamin Narayanan from Avant Life Church shares a message about choosing the Promise Land and what that entails. November 10th 2024

Nov 18, 202437 minEp. 233

The Sweetness of God

This week Caleb explores how creation reveals God's wisdom and goodness, using honey as a metaphor for His rescue, Word, and grace. It encourages listeners to experience the sweetness of God through both Scripture and the wonders of the physical world. October 27th, 2024

Oct 28, 202439 minEp. 231

Thanksgiving 2024

Join us as we hear from Crispin Newmarch as he shares his Thanksgiving message reminding us on what we should be thankful for - October 13th, 2024

Oct 16, 202437 minEp. 230

Hand in Hand

A story of how God brings together unlikely friends to see His purposes accomplished. We are reminded that diversity & differences should be celebrated in the Church // Caleb Groeneweg // September 29th, 2024

Oct 07, 202436 minEp. 229

CAMP RECAP: ONE THING I DO

Caleb recaps our camp messages for those who weren't able to attend. September 15, 2024

Sep 25, 202432 minEp. 228

CAMP SESSION 6: ONE THING I DO

From the place of sitting at Jesus feet we are called to then do the next thing He asks of us or directs us to do. We press on & lay hold of knowing Jesus and all that He has for us - Caleb Groeneweg. September 8th, 2024

Sep 19, 202437 minEp. 227

CAMP SESSION 5: SAVED FOR SIGNIFICANCE

Our story is part of a much bigger narrative of what God is doing in our world and each of our parts is needed. We are all called for purpose and God will use each of us uniquely in the way He has created us - Alex Groeneweg. September 7th, 2024

Sep 19, 202436 minEp. 226

CAMP SESSION 4: REVIVIE US AGAIN

God wants to use you to reach the world and He does that by starting within you first! Personal revival leads to revival where you go - Allicia Bankuti. September 7th, 2024

Sep 19, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 225

CAMP SESSION 3: ONE THING IS NEEDED

In the story of Mary & Martha in Luke 10 we find Jesus reminding Martha that ONE THING IS NEEDED… to be with Him & listen. That being WITH Him is our priority over all that we do FOR Him. It’s from this place of relationship that everything else flows - Caleb Groeneweg. September 6th, 2024

Sep 19, 202441 minEp. 224
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