In 1 Samuel 16:1–13 , God bypasses the impressive and chooses David, the overlooked shepherd boy, to be king. It’s a reminder that He sees what people miss—He looks at the heart. In every generation, God is raising up leaders who may not fit our expectations. They might be young, unpolished, and unproven, but they are already chosen, gifted, and anointed for His purposes. The next generation is not the future of the Church—they are the Church. Our calling is to see them, believe in them, and mak...
Aug 11, 2025•36 min•Ep. 300
What if God’s plan to reach your neighborhood, your workplace, your city… is you? In Luke 10, Jesus sends out ordinary people with an extraordinary mission—to go ahead of Him and prepare the way. No titles. No platforms. Just faith, authority, and obedience. This is a wake-up call: you and I aren’t on the sidelines of God’s story—we are the strategy. There is no Plan B. Heaven is still sending, and the harvest is still ready. The work is gritty, the world is hostile, and still, we go—not relying...
Aug 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 299
Jul 29, 2025•35 min•Ep. 298
Brokenness around us isn’t just something we ignore - it’s something we’re called to pick up. Join us as guest speaker Ali Roohi walks through Nehemiah’s story, a man who was moved to tears over the broken state of his city. He didn’t start with resources or status - just a burden and a vision of what could be. We’re reminded that God uses the unqualified, the leftovers, and those who simply care enough to pray.
Jul 21, 2025•38 min•Ep. 297
As we approach the end of Romans, Paul’s letter, his most important theological work, closes in a fascinating way. He pulls back the curtain to reveal the people who’ve been partnering with him in spreading the Gospel and building the Kingdom. We notice something powerful: From the beginning of the church, women have been active participants in building the church spreading the kingdom. W omen were essential partners in advancing the Gospel. Tune in as as we walk through Romans 16 where we learn...
Jul 14, 2025•46 min•Ep. 296
The reason we keep coming back to the Gospel, week after week, day after day, is because we never outgrow our need for it. Paul’s words in Romans 15 remind us that even mature believers need bold reminders of grace. The Gospel isn’t just how we begin our faith...it’s how we keep going. It’s the power that fuels purpose, passion, and mission. When we forget it, we drift. But when we preach it to ourselves daily, we stay tuned into to what God is doing in and through us. Join us for "A Life Well-L...
Jul 07, 2025•35 min•Ep. 295
In Romans 14, Paul reminds us that unity is more important than uniformity. We’re called to accept each other, even when we disagree on secondary matters, like food or specific religious practices. These are disputable matters that shouldn’t divide us but instead should be points of strength as we come together in the gospel. Living in unity means relinquishing our "rightness" and putting love first. It’s not about being right, but about being loving and kind to those who may see things differen...
Jun 23, 2025•40 min•Ep. 294
In Romans 12, Paul urges us: in view of God’s mercy, offer your whole life as a living sacrifice. It’s not just about doing more or feeling more—it’s about being transformed from the inside out. We’re not meant to conform to the world but to be renewed by God so we can live lives that are holy and pleasing to Him. This kind of transformation starts with surrender, is shaped by truth, and shows up in how we treat others. Every believer has a unique gift, and Paul encourages us to use those gifts,...
Jun 16, 2025•36 min•Ep. 293
In Matthew 8, Jesus invites his disciples into the boat with a promise: We’re going to the other side. He doesn’t promise calm waters—but He does promise His presence. Even as the waves crash, He’s right there—resting in peace that He offers to us too. Tune in this week as special guest Daniel Goulding walks us through a powerful moment in the middle of chaos, when the disciples begin to realize this is God. After miracles and healings, it’s the storm that truly reveals who Jesus is. If you’re i...
Jun 09, 2025•38 min•Ep. 292
In Romans 11, Paul tackles the question of whether God has given up on His people, Israel. His answer is a clear “No way!” Even when things seem tough, God always has a group of people who stay faithful to Him. This reminds us that, no matter what we're going through, God is still working through those who keep their faith, and we’re invited to be part of that group. Even though many in Israel rejected Jesus, God used that to open up the door of salvation to everyone else, including us. We’re pa...
Jun 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 291
Sometimes we make faith more complicated than it needs to be. But the truth is simple: Jesus alone saves when we repent and believe. You don’t have to earn God’s love by being good enough. In fact, trying to earn it can actually get in the way. The Gospel isn’t about what we do for God. It’s about what God has already done for us through Jesus. And it all starts with prayer. In Romans 10, Paul begins by praying for people to know Jesus, not just to live better lives, but to experience real salva...
May 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 290
Whether you’ve been around church your whole life or you’re just starting to explore faith, the message is the same: God’s grace is for you. In Romans 9, Paul pours out his heart for his people who haven’t accepted Jesus. His pain shows us something important; it reflects the heart of God, who deeply desires for everyone to come home. Salvation isn’t something you can earn by being good, having the right background, or growing up in a certain family. It’s a gift, plain and simple. Grace doesn’t ...
May 19, 2025•40 min•Ep. 289
On Mother’s Day, we reflected on the kind of love that never gives up...the love of God. In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. The Greek word used for “separate” is chorizo , which means to divide, cut off, or pull apart. Life can make us feel that way. Shame, fear, suffering, or insecurity can leave us feeling distant from God. Like a piano that drifts out of tune over time, our hearts can drift too. Join us as special speaker Stacey Cutshall helps u...
May 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 288
Suffering isn’t the end of the story. In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that our present pain, no matter how deep, isn’t even worth comparing to the glory that’s coming. From creation itself to our own hearts, everything is groaning for redemption. But this isn’t a groan of death; it’s the pain of labor. Something new is being born. This week, Pastor Jason Clarke reminds us that even when life feels broken, frustrating, or overwhelming, God is still at work. The Holy Spirit meets us right in our weak...
May 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 287
When it comes to the Christian faith, we often think it’s all about us finding God. But Jesus tells a much different story. In Luke 15, He shows that faith doesn’t start with our pursuit of Him—it's all about His pursuit of us. God isn’t standing at a distance, waiting for us to get it together. He’s the Shepherd who leaves the 99 to chase after the one. He’s the woman who turns her house upside down to find her lost coin. He’s the Father who runs, not with judgment, but with surprising joy to e...
Apr 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 286
Easter isn’t just a holiday; it’s a bold declaration that death has been defeated for good. On Resurrection Day, we celebrate the moment everything changed. In Romans 8, Paul unpacks the incredible blessings we now have because of Jesus' resurrection. Thanks to what Christ has done, we get to live with a brand new identity, new desires, and real power for everyday life. The resurrection takes away our condemnation—no more guilt, shame, or judgment. It rewires our hearts. God doesn’t just forgive...
Apr 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 285
What does it actually mean to seek first the Kingdom? In Matthew 6, Jesus reminds us that life isn’t about chasing success or security. It starts with putting God first—and trusting Him to provide what we need. When we live with a Kingdom-first mindset, it changes how we spend our time, handle our money, and even how we engage in politics. Join us as we unpack what it looks like to pursue the presence, power and practice of Jesus here on earth for a life saturated with Kingdom purpose....
Apr 13, 2025•40 min•Ep. 284
Why is it so hard to do the right thing—even when we want to? In Romans 7, Paul gives voice to the tension we all feel: the battle between our flesh and The Spirit. There’s a war going on inside us—and it’s not just a matter of willpower. It’s the reality of sin nature—something that was never meant to be there in the first place. But here’s the truth: Sin isn’t an identity to wear; it’s an enemy to fight. What God designs for life, Satan tries to hijack for destruction. Left unchecked, sin lead...
Apr 07, 2025•41 min•Ep. 283
What if faithfulness isn’t about perfection, but about staying committed to God in a world that constantly pulls us away? Psalm 101 shows David’s desire to live blamelessly—not without sin, but with a heart set on honoring God. God doesn’t reward greatness—He rewards faithfulness. Staying true to Him starts with guarding our hearts, our homes, and the small choices we make daily. Join us as Phil Comer unpacks what it means to live faithfully in an unfaithful world - trusting God to strengthen us...
Mar 31, 2025•40 min•Ep. 282
What if the things you’re chasing—success, approval, security—are actually holding you captive? What if true freedom isn’t found in having more, but in surrendering all? Paul reminds us in Romans 6 that we are all slaves to something—whether sin or righteousness. The good news? Because of Jesus, we don’t have to stay chained to sin. Join us as we explore what it means to offer our lives fully to God, not out of obligation, but as an act of worship. When we surrender, we don’t lose. We gain a new...
Mar 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 281
What if you could start to break from from your patterns and cycles of sin and failure? What if you actually had the power to change and become a new person? Paul tells us that when we follow Christ, we die to sin and are raised to a new life. Yet, like an elephant trained to believe it’s still chained, we often live as though sin still controls us. Tune in as we look at Romans 6 which challenges us to count ourselves dead to sin and alive in Christ, shifting our identity from who we were to who...
Mar 17, 2025•40 min•Ep. 280
Why is our world marked by pain, suffering, and death? Paul answers this question in Romans 5 by tracing it back to one man—Adam. Through his sin, the curse entered the world, spreading brokenness to all. But that’s not the end of the story. Where Adam brought sin and death, Jesus brings grace and life. Through His perfect obedience, Jesus became the new and better Adam, reversing the curse and making a way for us to be made right with God. Tune in to hear His grace doesn’t just match our sin—it...
Mar 10, 2025•39 min•Ep. 279
What if being right with God wasn’t something you had to earn, but something already secured for you? In Romans 5, Paul declares that through faith in Jesus, we are justified—made right with God. This isn’t based on our performance, but on Christ’s perfect sacrifice. Because of Him, we stand in grace, live with peace, and boast in the hope of God’s glory. Listen in as we celebrate 11 years as a church with the incredible message that tells us…at just the right time, when we were powerless, Chris...
Mar 04, 2025•38 min•Ep. 278
What if, in our hardest seasons, when hope feels lost, God is already working? In Romans 4:18, Paul points to Abraham, who “against all hope, in hope believed.” His circumstances made God’s promise seem impossible, yet he trusted anyway. Maybe you’re in an “against all hope” season—struggling in your job, your marriage, or your faith. Maybe you feel stuck in sin or burdened by shame. But the good news is that faith isn’t about working—it’s about trusting. Like Abraham, we are invited to believe ...
Feb 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 277
What if we’re chasing approval, success, or trying to be “good enough” when everything we really need is already ours in Jesus? In Romans 3, Paul reminds us that salvation isn’t earned—it’s a gift we receive through faith. Our hope is not in what we do, but in what Jesus has already done. Tune in as Zach Landes walks us through four key truths of the Gospel: Justification , Redemption , Grace , and Propitiation . Together, they show us that Jesus didn’t just die for us—He died instead of us. His...
Feb 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 276
Your life is a worship song—every choice, action, and word is an offering to God. Our bodies are the greatest instruments of worship. Living a life of service to Him is the greatest form of worship! Listen in as Jason unpacks Romans 12 and invites you to join Team Jesus. God wants you to join His team and He has gifted and wired you with a specific spot on His team. Even when we serve behind the scenes, God sees and honors it. As we allow the holy spirit to transform us, we realize more and more...
Feb 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 275
What if everything you believed about righteousness was wrong? In Romans 3, Paul reveals that the law was never meant to save—but to show our need for a Savior. The law is a mirror reflecting our brokenness, but Jesus shatters it, declaring our worth in Him. Join us as we unpack sin, grace, and the radical truth that salvation isn’t earned—it’s given.
Feb 03, 2025•36 min•Ep. 274
What if our biggest spiritual blind spot is thinking we don’t need grace as much as someone else does? In Romans 2, Paul reminds us that no matter who we are—Jew or Gentile, believer or skeptic—we all need the Gospel. Join us today as Jason unpacks these powerful verses and challenges us to take ownership of our faith. We are not called to perfection, but we are called to transformation. Our lives should reflect the eternal life we've received by grace, and our actions should align with the fait...
Jan 27, 2025•43 min•Ep. 273
In Romans 1 Paul addresses our deep need for the Gospel by showing how humanity is united in our rejection of God. The wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and wickedness by handing us over to the desires of our hearts. This message challenges us to face the hard truths of sin and brokenness, but it also reminds us of the incredible hope found in Jesus. He bore the wrath of God on our behalf, so we could experience joy and redemption in Him. Join us as we reflect on the depth of God’...
Jan 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 272
In Romans 1:8-17, Paul shows us what it looks like to be completely captivated by the good news of Jesus. From his gratitude for the faith of the Roman church to his longing for mutual encouragement and his sense of obligation to share the gospel, Paul’s life overflows with an obsession for God’s power to save. His unashamed declaration of the gospel reminds us that it’s not just a message—it’s the power of God itself, transforming lives and shaping eternity. Join us as we explore what it means ...
Jan 12, 2025•34 min•Ep. 271
