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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

Dating 101: Should You Marry Someone of the Opposite Faith?

Pastor Craig Stephens and Jeremy Agosto close out a mini-series on dating in this episode of the City Rev Life podcast. They have a conversation about whether or not it's wise to marry someone of the opposite faith. They discuss the dangers of it and why, as a Christ follower, you might want to refrain from entering into that lifelong commitment with someone who has different beliefs than you. Listen in!

Feb 28, 202418 min

Dating 101: Should You Live With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend?

Yo, peeps! Get ready to vibe with the latest ep of our Christian podcast, "Should You Live With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend," hosted by Pastor Craig Stevens and Jeremy Agosto. They're spilling the tea on a major dilemma: moving in together before you're hitched. They're keeping it 💯, sharing their thoughts straight from the Bible. From the highs to the lows, they're breaking down why it's important and what it means for your faith journey. So if you're wondering if cohabiting is the move, tune...

Feb 21, 202429 min

The Power of Empathy: Self-Forgetfulness

Today, we conclude our series on empathy. Pastor Robey Barnes and Jeremy Agosto discuss self-forgetfulness and how it is deeply tied to how we show empathy for each other. Listen in!

Feb 14, 202419 min

The Power of Empathy: Giving Validation

Join us in this enlightening City Rev Life Podcast episode as we explore validation's key role in expressing and practicing empathy. Pastor Robey Barnes and Jeremy Agosto deepen the understanding of validation not as a sign of agreement but as an acknowledgment of another person's feelings or perspective. The discussions revolve around the potential of validation in nurturing companionships, reducing feelings of judgment, and cultivating relational intimacy. We delve into empathy's ability to dr...

Feb 07, 202419 min

The Power of Empathy: How to Listen

As we continue our empathy series, Pastor Robey Barnes and Jeremy Agosto continue the conversation. We discuss the importance of listening and how listening and empathy are related. Listen in on some key ways we can grow in our listening!

Jan 31, 202417 min

The Power of Empathy: Why Relationships Fail Without It

In the latest episode in our series "The Power of Empathy", hosts Angelica Barros and Pastor Robey Barnes explore the significance of empathy in relationships. They discuss its roots in the Golden Rule, its role in emotional intelligence, and its impact on various spheres like work and home. The episode emphasizes the power of empathy in fostering thriving relationships and highlights why relationships fail without it. Tune in for insights on how empathy transforms connections and enhances the q...

Jan 24, 202418 min

The Power of Empathy: Emotional Intelligence

Pastor Robey Barnes and Jeremy Agosto discuss empathy in this episode of the City Rev Life podcast. Today, they talk about how emotional intelligence is crucial in showing empathy with others. Discover how you can grow in showing compassion, and learn how Jesus showed empathy!

Jan 17, 202420 min

Christians and Secular Music - Is it Okay?

In this City Rev Life podcast episode, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens discuss, "Is it okay for Christians to listen to secular music?" Listen in!

Jan 03, 202419 min

New Year Special: Setting Spiritual Goals for 2024

In this special episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Craig and Pastor Justin end our year with a special episode about setting spiritual goals this New Year. They discuss practical ways to set those goals and ideas for spiritual growth. Listen in!

Dec 27, 202321 min

How Should Christians Handle Santa Claus?

In this episode, Pastor Craig and Pastor Justin close out our Christmas series with a conversation on whether or not it's okay for Santa to be a part of your Christmas celebrations and how we as believers should go about that with our children and in our homes. Listen in!

Dec 20, 202317 min

Unwrapping Christmas: Are Christmas Trees Sinful?

Listen in as Pastor Craig Stephens and Angelica Barros dive deep into the meaning of Christmas. Today, they discuss the history of the Christmas Tree and answer the question, "Are Christmas trees sinful?"

Dec 06, 202314 min

Battling Pornography: Talking to your Kids

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Justin Chades and Jeremy Agosto take us into the 5th episode of our 'Battling Pornography' series. They go into the specifics of what it looks like to have those conversations with your children. Listen in!

Nov 29, 202324 min

Battling Pornography: Practical Tips

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Justin Chades and Pastor Josh Bramos continue in our series, talking about how we can battle a porn addiction in our lives. Today, they dig into some practical tools we can use to combat this struggle, such as accountability apps and other practical tools. Listen in!

Nov 22, 202323 min

Battling Pornography: How to Delight in the Lord

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Josh Bramos and Pastor Justin Chades discuss what delighting in the Lord looks like and some practical ways to make time and seek His delight for you. Listen in!

Nov 15, 202325 min

Battling Pornography: What's the Big Deal?

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Justin and Pastor Josh continue our series on pornography. Today, they discuss what the Bible says about it and why it cautions us against it. Listen in!

Nov 08, 202324 min

Battling Pornography: Why Talk About it?

In this first episode of our new series on the battle of pornography, Pastor Justin and Pastor Josh talk about why this is an important topic to discuss. Whether you currently struggle, have struggled in the past, or know someone who struggles, we commend you for clicking on this podcast and hope this is an encouragement to you.

Nov 01, 202322 min

Israel, Hamas, Euphrates River. Are We in the End Times?

Join Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Justin Chades in this solo episode of the City Rev Life podcast. We're diving deep into what's happening worldwide and how we should respond as believers concerning the end times. Current events can be confusing and can spark some confusion in relation to Jesus' second coming. So, we're having an honest conversation about some of the stuff happening globally. Listen in!

Oct 25, 202325 min

Parenting and Sports: Managing Our Mindset

In this final episode of our 'Parenting and Sports' series, Pastor Daryl and Pastor Robey discuss how parenting your children and managing our mindset regarding sports and the spiritual side can be challenging. Today, they specifically discuss how we can manage our self-esteem, keep unity within our marriage, and be salt and light to the families around us as we parent our children. Listen in!

Oct 18, 202319 min

Parenting and Sports: Balancing God and Sports

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Daryl and Pastor Robey continue our series on parenting and sports. Today, they discuss how parents should balance sports and time with the Lord with their kids. Listen in!

Oct 11, 202324 min

Parenting and Sports: How to Handle Sports with Your Kids

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Daryl Jones is joining Pastor Robey Barnes to begin a new series on parenting. Specifically, how to parent your child well in their sports. Today, they discuss balancing sports and their spiritual life with the Lord. Listen in!

Oct 04, 202320 min

Surviving a Political Season with Your Soul Intact: Social Activism

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Robey and Pastor Justin continue in our 9th part of this series, where they discuss social activism. A crucial part of our mission is being active, but sometimes, what we need to be active about can be clarified, and we may be active in some wrong ways. Listen in on practical ways to determine if we're being fruitfully active for the gospel.

Sep 27, 202322 min

Surviving a Political Season with Your Soul Intact: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Conversations

Join us on the City Rev Life podcast for a deep dive into the world of political discourse through a Christian lens. In this episode, we'll share practical strategies for distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy conversations. Explore the biblical principles guiding our interactions and discover the importance of showing love and respect in every conversation. Tune in for real-life examples that illuminate these concepts.

Sep 20, 202318 min

Surviving a Political Season with Your Soul Intact: Who is the Real Enemy?

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Justin Chades continue our series on how we can shepherd our souls in a political season that can get toxic for our spiritual health. Today, we discuss who the real enemy is, how politics can sometimes give us false enemies, and how we can handle that. Listen in!

Sep 06, 202317 min

Surviving a Political Season with Your Soul Intact: Biblical vs Political

A political season can be tough to navigate. In this episode, Pastor Robey and Pastor Justin continue discussing how we can go about a political season and keep our souls intact. Today, we discuss the difference between a Biblical and political framework and how we should filter everything through what the Bible says. Listen in!

Aug 30, 202318 min

Surviving a Political Season with Your Soul Intact: A Biblical Framework

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Justin Chades continue our series all about surviving a political season with our souls intact. Today, we dive deep into how we can have a biblical framework in our processing through a political season. Listen to how we start with Jesus and determine the differences between biblical and political issues.

Aug 23, 202320 min

Surviving a Political Season with Your Soul Intact: Our True Citizenship

Join us for Part 2 of our podcast series "Surviving a Political Season with Your Soul Intact: Our True Citizenship"! This series isn't about candidates or issues, it's about keeping your soul intact during this season. Let's discuss how we can shepherd our souls and engage in a way that aligns with the Kingdom of Heaven. So listen in as you discover how we are citizens of a higher kingdom, and where our allegiance ultimately should be.

Aug 09, 202320 min
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