Have you ever struggled with depression? Maybe you're struggling with it right now. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe get real about darkness, depression, and what it looks like to navigate it with Jesus by your side.
Have you ever struggled with anxiety? Chances are you probably have. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe get real about anxiety and ways to overcome it.
There are consequences when we break the law, right? A slap on the wrist, fines, jail time…we get that. But what happens to our HEARTS when we keep breaking GOD’S law? In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad talk about what it means to “sear” your heart.
Are you bored with your faith? Maybe you've got friends who are SO excited about Jesus, but you're not...at all. Is there something wrong with you? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about spiritual boredom and how to cure it.
Why do we keep doing the same things over and over again, even when we don’t want to? Will we ever be able to shake our bad habits? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about the cycles of sin and self-condemnation, and how to overcome bad habits.
Every kid is afraid of the dark because they're afraid of what they can’t see. But isn't that also the case for you and me? We live in fear about what we can’t see — things that are in the future and things we feel we have no control over. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about their irrational fears and how to have faith in a God we can't see.
Have you ever experienced church hurt? Chances are you have. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give advice on what to do when you're hurt by the church.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how awkward do you feel when someone is crying? Do you struggle to find the words to say? Maybe you feel like you say too much? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give some of their advice on what to say (and what not to say) when someone is struggling.
Have you ever used a phrase over and over only to find out you were saying it wrong? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe talk about different sayings and Bible verses that are commonly misquoted or taken out of context. Can you guess which phrases and verses they're going to mention?
Christians do some pretty weird stuff, right?! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe talk about the weird stuff Christians do during worship. They also unpack what the Bible says about worship, why it's important to keep order in a worship service, and they mention a few of their favorite worship songs. Check it out!
Did you know that there are Christian mints in this world?! 🍬 How about Christian kitchen spoons? 🥄 There are even hourglasses that tell you when to pray! ⏳ In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack why Christians have Christian stuff in their lives.
Christians say some pretty weird stuff, right? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack why Christians seem to have their own language. They also talk about their least favorite Christian phrases and mention some very interesting Christian bumper stickers they've seen...
Do you feel like a lousy Christ-follower? Has it been difficult to make time for God, read your Bible, or even have self-control? Maybe you've been struggling in your walk with Christ for awhile now. Well, in this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad is going to unpack these feelings of hypocrisy and failure.
People can sometimes feel like an inconvenience to us, right? It's so easy to miss opportunities to care for others when we're focused on OUR schedules and OUR problems. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad urges us to recognize that the people in our lives are not just there by coincidence, but by divine appointments made by God.
Are you exhausted? Need a nap? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad explains why sleeping just might be one of the greatest defensive weapons in your spiritual life.
We all struggle with self-control, don’t we? We tend to have a little road rage when another driver cuts us off. Our kids might drive us up a wall…by coloring all over the walls with permanent markers. Even at work, we might have a boss that’s extremely difficult to be around and we find ourselves fighting to keep our composure. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe shares what it looked like for Jesus to have self-control even when he was being beaten, mocked, and spit on. Joe also shares so...
Have you ever used the saying, "I'm at the end of my rope"? Maybe someone wrongfully accused you of something that you didn't do and you can't convince them otherwise. Maybe your kids are driving you nuts and you feel out of control. Maybe you're struggling with addiction and you feel alone and worn out. What if we told you that we have a savior that understands what it feels like to be at the end of His rope? Listen to Pastor Brad share more about this in this week's episode of #RealTalk.
Have you ever been betrayed or abandoned by someone you loved? Was it a best friend, sibling, parent, or spouse that hurt you? Jesus understands the pain that betrayal brings. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad unpacks the betrayal Jesus experienced from one of his very best friends.
When you hear the word 'Lent', do you immediately associate it with giving something up? Well, what if we told you that Lent isn't about deprivation, but PREPARATION? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad Hixon explains the meaning of Lent and dives into John 8.
Who is Jesus? For some, that question is really messy...almost as messy as a food fight. For others, that question is a piece of cake. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad tackles this age-old question that all of us need to ask and answer for ourselves.
They say that money makes the world go 'round, but does it make YOUR world go 'round? Are you using money to try and solve all of your problems? Do you find yourself wanting more and more? Is it difficult for you to let go of money? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe Henseler gets real about the dangers of loving money.
We tend to throw around the word 'love', right? I love dogs. I love french fries. I love my mom. In English, the word 'love' can be used in a bunch of different ways and have a bunch of different meanings depending on the context. In Greek, however, there are multiple words for love that vary based on the specific kind of love they are referring to. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad dives into the different Greek words for love and their meanings.
Submission —> Connection —> Confidence. How do these three words help us to unpack Jesus’ relationship with God? How do they help US grow in OUR relationship with God? Isn’t submission negative?! How could submission ever lead to confidence? Pastor Brad Hixon explains in this episode of #RealTalk!
Pastor Joe Henseler explains the stages of spiritual growth using a baby bottle, baby food, and a sandwich. Do you know what spiritual stage you're at? Are you a baby believer, new to Christianity, that needs to be bottle-fed? Are you a mature believer, diving into the meat of Christianity on your own, cooking for yourself? Is it time for you to stop pointing fingers and relying on other people for your spiritual growth?
Pastor Brad Hixon dives into John 6 and discusses why Jesus leaves the crowd to be alone after he feeds the 5,000. Was he annoyed at all of the people? Was he tired? Wait, he's God...is it even possible for him to be tired? Did he just need some #selfcare? What does all of this mean for us?
Pastor Brad Hixon dives into John 5 and discusses the reasons why we can trust and believe in Jesus. Logic and intellect say that Jesus is the Son of God, just like data and statistics say LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. So why do we find it easy to believe in LeBron, but so hard to believe in Jesus?
