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City Rev Life Podcast

City Rev Church
Conversations on what it looks like to live like Christ in a modern culture, how to navigate relationships, and equip you to make a difference in your city.

Episodes

What's the Difference?: Christianity and Jehovah's Witness (Pt. 2)

Happy New Year, City Rev Life! Today, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens finish off our 'What's the Difference?' series with part 2 of Christianity and Jehovah's Witness. They go a little more in detail about the differences and some of the history behind the Jehovah's Witness belief.

Jan 04, 202332 min

What's the Difference?: Christianity and Islam

Today, Pastor Justin Chades and Jeremy Agosto talk about the differences between Christianity and Islam and how we, as believers, should interact with those associating themselves with Islam. Listen in!

Dec 28, 202235 min

What's the Difference?: Christianity and Judaism

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Justin Chades and Angelica Barros continue in our series 'What's the Difference?' where we discuss the differences between Christianity and other faiths. Today specifically, we discuss the differences between Christianity and Judaism, and how we should approach conversations with people associating themselves with that belief. Listen in!

Dec 21, 202228 min

What's the Difference?: Christianity and Jehovah's Witness

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Tatiana Rivera-Caez continue in our series "What's the Difference?" where we discuss the differences between different faiths and how Christians should approach conversations with others with those different beliefs.

Dec 14, 202216 min

What's the Difference?: Christianity and Mormonism

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Craig Stephens and Jeremy Agosto continue our series "What's the Difference?". Specifically, they talk about the differences between Mormonism and Christianity and how Christians should approach Mormons in conversation. Check it out!

Nov 30, 202229 min

What's the Difference?: Christianity, Atheism, and Agnosticism

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Tatiana Rivera-Caez continue in our series "What's the Difference?" Here, they speak specifically on Atheism and Agnosticism, and how Christians should respond when approached by someone of that belief system. Listen in!

Nov 23, 202219 min

What's the Difference?: Talking to Others with Different Faiths

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Tatiana Rivera-Caez begin our brand new series "What's the Difference?". Specifically, they speak on how we should approach others with different faiths. Listen in!

Nov 16, 202219 min

Church Hurt: Reconciliation

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Justin Chades guide us in a conversation on Church Hurt. Specifically, how we should have reconciliation with those that may of hurt us. Listen in!

Nov 09, 202225 min

Church Hurt: When Should You Leave a Church?

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Justin Chades continue our church hurt series. Specifically, on when we should consider leaving a church. Listen in!

Nov 02, 202232 min

Church Hurt: Church Division

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Justin Chades speak on the topic of Church division. Listen in to learn more!

Oct 26, 202226 min

Church Hurt: Rebuilding Trust

In our series, Church Hurt, we are having conversations around the different ways we can we can be wounded, or experience pain and difficulty. In this episode Pastor Robey and Pastor Justin talk about what to do when trust is broken, and how we can rebuild it.

Oct 19, 202224 min

Church Hurt: Processing Your Pain

Join Pastor Justin and Pastor Robey as they discuss the subject of church hurt. Church hurt can be very disorienting, confusing, and even surprising. We need to have an understanding of how to address and deal with it as it can be very disruptive to our faith. So in this multi-episode series we will break down the ways that we can experience church hurt and discuss what it looks like to return to a healthy relationship with Christ and His church.

Oct 12, 202219 min

Christians and Halloween

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Dan Gossett speak on Halloween, and how a Christian should respond. There are many ways of responding to Halloween as a Christian, so in this episode, they discuss a few options on how to do so as a Christ follower.

Oct 05, 202219 min

Jesus and Social Media

Here's a throwback podcast to one of our earlier episodes! Social media is a communication tool. So with all other tools, there are good things and bad components to it. In this episode, learn how to use social media healthily. Avoid the pitfalls of comparison, envy, and even addiction. Know how to set social media boundaries and even when to take a break. Learn how to avoid the temptations that can be embedded in this form of modern communication.

Sep 28, 202219 min

What is a Sabbatical?

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Dan Gossett speak on sabbaticals, what they are, and why you should maybe consider a sabbatical as part of your work rhythm. Listen in!

Sep 14, 202219 min

Mental Health: Addiction

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Rebekah Barnes deeply dive into addiction. Specifically, how we should handle addiction and what the Bible says about addiction. We all may have once struggled with addiction, are currently struggling, or know someone currently struggling. Whichever position you are in, this is a great recourse to help guide you in handling those situations.

Aug 31, 202224 min

The Other Side is Taking Over! (Political Fear)

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Justin Chades and Angelia Barros speak on political fear. The Bible teaches us how to approach politics healthily, caring about what's happening worldwide without it leading you to have an unhealthy fear of it. Listen in!

Aug 24, 202233 min

The Bible and Slavery

In this episode Pastor Justin Chades and Pastor Robey Barnes talk about and take a deeper look into the word that the new testament sometimes translates as slave, bondservant, or servant. Understanding the historical context of this word is critical for a clear understanding of our identity as followers of Jesus. This podcast also helps clear up the confusion that comes with our modern associations with the concept of slavery.

Aug 17, 202233 min

FOMO (Fear of Commitment)

So many of us will face a decision that can overwhelm us. In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens speak on this idea of a fear of missing out, which can lead to a fear of commitment. Listen in!

Aug 03, 202219 min

Get Rich Quick! (Financial Fear)

Financial strain and burden can stun us sometimes, leaving us fearful of what the future looks like. In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Justin Chades continue the conversation on fear and deeply dive into financial worries. Listen in on some practical ways we can deal with these fears in our daily lives!

Jul 27, 202220 min

FEAR: Introduction

In this episode, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Justin Chades talk about different fears in our lives. Today, they introduce fear, the differences between fears, and when it's appropriate to have them.

Jul 20, 202221 min

How to Share Your Story

Our stories are some of the most powerful things we can share with those around us. God is the author, and when we share our stories with others, lives can be transformed by the power of our testimonies. Listen in on some practical ways Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Justin Chades teach us on how we can share our stories with others.

Jul 13, 202217 min

How to Handle Success

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens talk about success and how to handle it in your life. Listen in!

Jul 06, 202215 min

How to Deal with Failure

On this episode Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens discuss how they have dealt with failure in their own lives. They share candidly about some awkward and even funny moments where things didn't go how they thought it would, and then discuss how God often uses our failures to help us learn and grow.

Jun 29, 202220 min

Summer Survival: How & Why to Vacation

Join us as we continue our “Summer Survival” series. In this episode Pastor Josh and Pastor Dan talk about all things vacation. They break down how to plan your vacation well and also give some great tips on how to actually feel rested when it’s over. Listen in!

Jun 22, 202219 min

Summer Survival: Why Rest is Important

The Bible has a lot to say about rest and its importance. In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, we dive into the Word to discover what God wants us to know about rest and why we should hold a level of priority of it over our lives. Listen in!

Jun 15, 202217 min

Verses That Aren’t Verses: Be True To Yourself

On this episode of "Verses That Aren't Verses" we talk about the phrase that is often thought to be in the Bible "Be true to yourself". Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig will talk about it's true origin and discuss the many dangers of this self-centered philosophy. Ultimately they will answer the question that "If I shouldn't be true to myself, than what should I be true to?". The answer to that question will change your life for eternity.

Jun 08, 202221 min

Verses That Aren't Verses: Money is the Root of All Evil

In this third part of our series, "Verses That Aren't Verses," we discuss the common phrase "money is the root of all evil." We learn that the Bible has a lot to say about money and the types of evil it can bring, but is it the root of all evil? Listen in!

Jun 01, 202219 min

Verses That Aren't Verses: God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle

In this episode of our series "Verses That Aren't Verses," Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig talk about the phrase often quoted as a Bible verse "God will never give you more than you can handle." They will discuss where this phrase came from, a paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 10:13, and why it's often misinterpreted.

May 25, 202217 min

Verses That Aren't Verses: God Helps Those That Help Themselves

In this new series “Verses That Aren't Verses”, Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig talk about phrases and/or sayings that are in pop culture that may sound like they're part of the Bible, but are not. In this first episode they will discuss the saying that “God helps those that help themselves”. They will look at where this phrase comes from, what scripture actually says about it, and why it can be dangerous to use sayings like this in everyday conversation.

May 18, 202217 min
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