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Faith Church

Welcome to Faith Church's #RealTalk podcast where we have real conversations about life, faith, the Bible, and current events! Faith Church is a God-glorifying, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-empowered community which exists to help people find and follow Jesus. For more information about us, visit www.faithchurchpa.com.

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Episodes

TAKING A SABBATICAL | #RealTalk - S2E36

In the last episode of the season, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad reflect on some of the season 2 highlights, and unpack what a "sabbatical" really means.

Jun 17, 2020•12 min•Ep. 56

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE | #RealTalk - S2E35

What does social etiquette look like in such a time as this? Pastor Brad and Michál explain how, often, social etiquette looks like genuinely hearing people before responding, or learning how to respectfully disagree with a person in a loving way. Ultimately, it looks like seeking first God's Kingdom in our lives.

Jun 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 55

FEELING HELPLESS | #RealTalk - S2E34

So many of us feel helpless right now, looking at the state of our country. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad unpack how our helplessness does not have to mean hopelessness.

Jun 03, 2020•17 min•Ep. 54

COURAGE | #RealTalk - S2E33

On this episode of #RealTalk Michál Whitehead joins Pastor Joe to take a look at the courage of those who have gone before us, unpacking how it applies to our situation today. We see through the example of Joshua, that courage doesn't come from this world, but from God alone.

May 20, 2020•13 min•Ep. 53

CRISIS OF FAITH | #RealTalk - S2E32

Do you ever find yourself questioning if God is real, or good, or loving? In this episode of #RealTalk Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad challenge each of us to deal with our own doubts and dive into the character of God, deciding for ourselves who He really is.

May 13, 2020•12 min•Ep. 52

REBELLING AGAINST AUTHORITY | #RealTalk - S2E31

Are you at the point in quarantine where you’re starting to feel a little (dare we say)…rebellious? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad unpack what it looks like to be angry and frustrated without sinning, the differences between a Biblical value system and an American value system, as well as what it looks like to let the Holy Spirit guide us through this season.

May 06, 2020•11 min•Ep. 51

DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT | #RealTalk - S2E30

Disappointment is like a sickness - to feel better you can't just dismiss it, it has to be dealt with. In this episode of #RealTalk Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad encourage us to take our heart sickness to Jesus because He can heal and because He cares.

Apr 29, 2020•11 min•Ep. 50

HOW TO GET PEACE | #RealTalk - S02E29

Do you feel like you’re missing something in your life right now? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad talk about something many of us are looking for that none of us can find: peace. We can’t download it. But we can access it through the Prince of Peace. His name is Jesus.

Apr 22, 2020•12 min•Ep. 49

CORONAPOCALYPSE: PART 2 | #RealTalk - S02E28

So what if the coronavirus actually IS a sign of the end of the world? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad discuss why we shouldn’t be afraid of the end of the world.

Apr 08, 2020•10 min•Ep. 48

CORONAPOCALYPSE | #RealTalk - S02E27

Is the coronavirus a sign of the end of the world? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad discuss the coronavirus and the end times.

Apr 01, 2020•12 min•Ep. 47

WHY DOESN'T GOD STOP THE CORONAVIRUS? | #RealTalk - S02E26

If God has unlimited power and ultimate authority, why doesn't He stop this virus in its tracks? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad tackle this difficult question.

Mar 25, 2020•12 min•Ep. 46

CORONAVIRUS: PART 2 | #RealTalk - S02E25

Millions of people are self-quarantining and social distancing, borders are closing, and COVID-19 cases are are on the rise. How do we process all of this?! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss how to lean into this strange season and look at it from a hopeful and encouraging perspective.

Mar 18, 2020•12 min•Ep. 45

CORONAVIRUS | #RealTalk - S02E24

COVID-19 is the current leading topic of every major network, newspaper, and social media outlet. It’s causing schools to close, stock markets to plunge, and panic to increase. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss how we can be educated and informed without panicking.

Mar 11, 2020•11 min•Ep. 44

ENCOURAGING WORDS | #RealTalk - S02E23

Can you think of a time when someone’s encouraging words changed the course of your life? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe discuss how powerful encouragement is, and has been in their own lives.

Mar 04, 2020•10 min•Ep. 43

THE POWER OF WORDS | #RealTalk - S02E22

Words are POWERFUL. They can either plant gardens or burn down entire forests. So how do we use them the way that God intended for us to use them? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe unpack why words are so important and how we can steward them.

Feb 26, 2020•10 min•Ep. 42

PRAYING FOR REVENGE | #RealTalk - S02E21

Is there anything we can't talk to God about? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack a few violent/vengeful psalms and how we can approach them when we're reading and experiencing similar feelings.

Feb 12, 2020•10 min•Ep. 41

SUPERNATURAL STORIES | #RealTalk - S02E20

The word ‘supernatural’ can be defined as some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. We have a God that does supernatural things — things we can’t comprehend or understand! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe discuss a few of the supernatural stories in the Bible and how to approach them as you’re reading.

Feb 05, 2020•10 min•Ep. 40

CIRCUMCISION | #RealTalk - S02E19

Circumcision is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, but it’s not really a popular topic of discussion. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about where circumcision originated in the Bible, why it was required, and how it relates to us today.

Jan 29, 2020•10 min•Ep. 39

GRUESOME DEATHS IN THE BIBLE | #RealTalk - S02E18

Death is just a part of life, right? And unfortunately, not everyone dies peacefully in their sleep. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad talk about some gruesome deaths that take place in the Bible and how we can learn something about God even in death.

Jan 15, 2020•9 min•Ep. 38

WEIRD OLD TESTAMENT LAWS | #RealTalk - S02E17

There are some pretty wack things in the Bible, right? Well, on this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad dive into some interesting Old Testament laws...

Jan 08, 2020•10 min•Ep. 37

HOW TO FIND JOY | #RealTalk - S02E16

It’s only a matter of time until the presents are opened, the Christmas tree is in the garbage, and the excitement of the holiday season fades away. Christmas will end…but does your joy have to? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack what it means to have LASTING joy and where you can find it.

Dec 18, 2019•11 min•Ep. 36

DEALING WITH FAMILY DURING THE HOLIDAYS | #RealTalk - S02E15

Nobody's perfect, right? Yes, that includes your family. Chances are they can get on your nerves (especially during the holidays). In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give practical ways to navigate family drama during the Christmas season.

Dec 11, 2019•10 min•Ep. 35

THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE | #RealTalk - S02E14

For many of us, the holidays mean family, food, and the stress of spending more than we should on things we don't need. We get bombarded by ads that tell us what we need in order to be happy, but PLOT TWIST: what if we already have everything we need in order to be happy? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad give us tips on how to have an attitude of gratitude during the holiday season.

Dec 04, 2019•10 min•Ep. 34

REDEMPTION | #RealTalk - S02E13

We each have a story, right? There are some parts of our story that bring us joy, but there are other parts that we wish we could erase completely. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad sits down with Tom as he shares his redemptive story and encourages us to embrace our own in order to help other people.

Nov 20, 2019•10 min•Ep. 33

CREATIVITY | #RealTalk - S02E12

What if we told you that you’re creative, even if you don’t think you are? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe sits down with Anne, a visionary and creator, who offers insight on creativity, failure, and discovering/using the gifts God has given you to help others.

Nov 06, 2019•14 min•Ep. 32

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