Petra Podcast

Biblical Finances

By My Spirit

Lead Pastor Brian Coles wraps up our Called series with a message that focuses on an excerpt from Zechariah 4:6, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord.

Healing from Unhealthy Leaders

Lead Pastor Brian Coles brings us a really important message on how to heal from unhealthy leaders.

Initiating a Relationship

One of the most crucial starting points to becoming a Spiritual Mother or Father.

Helping Others Mature

How can you help others spiritually mature?

Habits of Spiritual Parents

These parenting habits can be the same for biological or spiritual children. Practicing them will help you raise both in a way that’s healthy.

An Invitation to Relationships

The next generation is in need of spiritual mothers and fathers who will encourage, support, and disciple them. Will you answer the call?

Salt and Light

Equipping Pastor Brian Flewelling wraps up our Launch Into Fall series.

First Things First

Opportunities Everywhere

Personal needs can create anxiety, but if we call on the Lord, they can be opportunities to see his provision.

A Blueprint for Today

David was the symbol of Israel, a foreshadowing of the Messiah, and is a model for us today. Here’s what we learn from him.

The King in His Kingdom

Pastor Brian Flewelling and Worship Director, Crystal Martin, take the stage to bring us a message on the most important King in His Kingdom.

The Jesus Way of Responding to Difficult People

Founding Pastor Lester Zimmerman takes the stage and brings us Part 6 of our 1 Samuel Series with a word on how to demonstrate kindness to those who make our lives difficult.

The Faith of Jonathan

The son of Saul may be one of the most underrated people in the Bible. Here’s how his faith provokes us to lead and love.

David, Finding Fulfillment in the Father

Student Ministries Pastor Nacho Barrera helps us to understand King David, his life, and our Father's redemptive power.

The Fear of Man and the Fear of God

How can healthy fear lead to a healthy flow?

Raising a Samuel

How do we raise our children to become disciples who are purely devoted to God as they steer clear of corruption? Hannah chose the Nazarite option.

The Story of Hannah

Through Hannah's story, we can see so much of our own struggles with unfulfilled dreams and inter-relational conflict. How did she come out thriving in the end?

Student Ministries Sunday 2023

Student Ministries Sunday is a Sunday we set apart to honor the next generation. Student Ministries Pastor Nacho Barrera will take the stage with a few of our youth, who will share their testimonies!

A Father's Blessing

Pastors Matt and Andrea Kauffman bring us an encouraging message for Father's Day!

The Divine Romance

God wants us to reimagine our relationship with him. He is constantly pursuing us, but are we really doing what we can to also pursue him?

Called

First Responders Appreciation Day is for both Petra and community members who serve as firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement officers, active military and National Guard members, and others who respond to emergency situations. Founding Pastor Lester Zimmerman and First Responders answer the question, "Why do you do what you do?"

Hearing God's Voice

Pastor Brian Flewelling brings us a special message that focuses on how we can distinguish God's gentle whisper from the noise of the world through Elijah's encounter with God.

Mothering Out of Your True Identity

We celebrate all kinds of moms in honor of Mother's Day and our very own Ben (Counseling Ministry Director) & Marci (Lifespring Ministry Leader) Dodd bring the message.

Tower of Babel

The Tower of Babel was a monument to humanism that stood in the way of God’s plans for humanity. How do we recognize and choose to live in God’s Kingdom instead of modern-day Babel?

Loving & Living in God's Ways

As our culture slides away from God, here are a few helpful pointers to recognize where culture is going off the rails and how we can choose not to follow it.

Experiencing the Unhurried, Non-Anxious, Content, and Thankful Life

Let's face it, our culture can be TOXIC! Every day we are flooded with false promises, loud opinions, lies, temptations, and so much more! If we allow ourselves to be overtaken by the negativity of this world, it will lead us to anxiety, guilt, victimization, and perversion. So how exactly do we break out of the toxicity?

Born For This

Everything that lives also dies, but first, it’s designed to do this one thing…

Something is Missing

The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus are overwhelmingly verified as historical facts, but something is missing. Lead Pastor Brian Coles uncovers what this is in this special Easter Message.

The Cost of the Cross

How could something as terrible as the cross be God’s secret ambition?