In Motion Podcast

Conflict has a way of exposing what's inside us. For many, our reactions are rooted in how we learned to handle tension growing up. But instead of running from discomfort, James invites us to "count it all joy" —to see every trial as an opportunity for formation.   In this episode, pastors Whit George and Casey Shirley explore what James chapter 5 teaches us about steadfast endurance and the true...

Faith isn't about managing behavior—it's about submitting your whole life to a sovereign God. The book of James confronts pride, judgment, and the illusion of control, reminding us that mature faith doesn't trust in outcomes but in who God is. In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack the end of James 4 and the beginning of James 5 , exploring how our plans, words, and money...

Parenting digs deep—it exposes our fears, control issues, and insecurities. In this conversation, Jamie and Heather explore the two ditches parents often fall into: being too controlling or too hands-off. Both stem from fear—fear of losing control, fear of comparison, fear that our kids' choices reflect us. Real growth happens through struggle, not avoidance. Parenting is one of God's greatest dis...

James doesn't just challenge what we say—it confronts why we say it. Our words expose what's really ruling our hearts, revealing whether we're led by the Spirit or by self.    In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Seth Swindall discuss James chapter 3 and the call to slow down, listen first, and let your words reflect the wisdom of the One who sees more than you do.   Show notes: Listen to thei...

Real faith is proven by action. Culture says it's fine to be Christian—just don't be too Christian. But the more we live like Jesus, the more "radical" we'll look.   Faith alone brings us into God's family, but following Him requires effort. In this episode, Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack what true obedience looks like and why legalism and lawlessness both miss the point.   Show notes:  Ch...

As parents, transitions never stop—whether it's sending kids to college, navigating adult relationships, or rediscovering your own calling in new seasons. In this episode, Heather and Jamie talk about letting go with grace, keeping peace in family relationships, and leaning into God as life unfolds in unexpected ways.   Parenting is always changing, but the goal remains the same: to prepare the wa...

Partiality may feel like a small sin compared to the "big ones," but James insists it is not. James calls us to live fully turned toward Christ, where our faith shapes how we see and treat people in everyday life.  In today's cultural moment, when influence and status dominate, Christ-followers are called to reject favoritism, live out the gospel with integrity, and honor people without compromise...

What does it mean to live out a genuine faith? Pastor Whit sits down with his former Wheaton College professor, Dr. Chris Vlachos—now teaching in Jerusalem—to wrestle with that very question.   Together, they explore the book of James as a wake-up call, reminding us that real faith always shows up in action. They unpack how James pushes us to obey Scripture, form a biblical imagination, and bring...

Sin begins when we see God wrongly. In this episode, Pastors Whit and Gabe George walk through James 1:13–21, showing how maturity doesn't come from behavior modification but from a heart that receives and trusts the Father who gives every good and perfect gift. When we see God clearly, we stop aiming at the wrong targets, let go of anger and judgment, and allow Him to reshape our desires.   Show...

As we wrap up a summer of candid conversations on intimacy, marriage, and sex, we're looking back at what we've learned along the way. This season has challenged us to see intimacy not as something that "just happens," but as something we intentionally pursue, protect, and nurture. In this episode, Heather and Jamie talk about the reality of distractions, shifting seasons of life, and the need to...

Life doesn't stop handing out trials—but James invites us to see them differently. He begins his letter with four surprising words: "Count it all joy." Not because suffering feels good, but because endurance through trials produces something lasting: a deeper, steadier faith. Joy, James says, isn't tied to circumstances—it's rooted in the confidence that God is at work in every situation, shaping...

Every day, over 400 million terabytes of information flood the internet. Knowledge isn't scarce—wisdom is. Countless "ways to live" compete for attention, yet James points us to the simplicity of being settled in Christ. Jesus gives the truth about who we are, freeing us from the noise and grounding our identity in Him.   In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Angela Ekstrum explore identity in...

"God designed you—and He cares about your body." That simple truth forms the foundation of a powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Kerri Anthony , a board-certified OBGYN and menopause specialist.   Along the way, we dismantle myths, normalize conversations that have been taboo in the Church for too long, and encourage women to take ownership of their health and well-being. No matter wha...

In a culture overflowing with sexual messages, many of us are quietly carrying questions, confusion, or even shame around the topic of sex. It's no secret this conversation still feels a little taboo, even among Christians. But Scripture isn't silent on sex—and we shouldn't be either.   Here's the truth: shame keeps us from the good things God has for us .   In this episode, Heather and Jamie expl...

Let's be honest—Judges is one of those books in the Bible that makes you pause and say, "Wait… what?" The stories are full of deeply flawed people doing questionable things. But they also hold up a mirror to our own human condition. They reveal our drift, our compromise, our self-reliance. And they whisper a question that echoes throughout the Old Testament: Who will save us?   In this episode, Wh...

What do you do with a gift you never really learned how to use? We often treat sex like the expensive china we registered for but never use—beautiful in theory, awkward in practice. But sex isn't just skin-deep.   In this episode, Heather and Jamie talked about how our minds—and marriages—need renewing. Jamie shares the invisible legacy of trauma passed down through her family, while Heather opens...

We often frame salvation around a single emotional moment: Did you pray the prayer? But that question doesn't show up in Scripture. American Christianity has often reduced the gospel to an afterlife insurance policy: believe in Jesus and go to heaven when you die. But if your concept of heaven doesn't require Jesus to be there, you've misunderstood what Jesus came to do.   In this episode, Pastors...

Justification is what God has done for you, said about you, and declared over you. Nothing needs to be added, it is complete. But for many, what Jesus has done sits in an invisible world that you feel you cannot see or access. So, how do you begin to apply this finished work in your lives?   Show Notes: Whit's Message: The Doctrine of Justification by Grace & Faith https://youtu.be/_audYAqqeWs Eth...

Renewal isn't just fresh vision or passion—it's also a painful shedding of sin, pride, and your false self. When life hits—when the diagnosis comes, the relationship ends, the silence of God feels deafening—your theology will show up. Whether you realize it or not, the beliefs you've built in the quiet seasons will become the framework you lean on in the storms.   In this episode, pastors Whit Geo...

Renewal isn't about becoming a "better" version of ourselves; it's about becoming who God intended us to be — and that process always begins before revival ever reaches the world around us.   In this episode, Whit and Casey explore the often-overlooked power of writing as a way to process with God — and how it creates space for the Holy Spirit to reveal what's hidden beneath the surface. They dive...

What shaped your understanding of sex growing up? Was it a quiet conversation with a parent, an awkward health class, a warning laced with shame? For many of us—especially those raised in Christian homes—our foundational beliefs about sex were vague, fear-based, or simply unspoken. We may have heard "don't do it until you're married," but little else. And the unspoken message? Sex is bad… until on...

Welcome to the Good Friday guided prayer through the gospel of Mark. For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going to turn our attention to God in prayer. He desires to meet with us today, to talk to us, to share His heart with us and for us to share our hearts with Him. If you would like to read along as you listen, you can find this episode's transcript here: churchonthemove.com/goodfriday

Brothers Whit and Gabe George grew up in church, but their journeys to truly following Jesus took different paths—both marked by pride, just in different forms. Both had to face the unsettling reality that pride, whether loud or quiet, keeps us from God. Like Peter, they had to be confronted with what was really inside of them—not to be condemned, but to be changed. Real transformation began when...

Welcome to week fifteen of guided prayer through the gospel of Mark. For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going to turn our attention to God in prayer. He desires to meet with us today, to talk to us, to share His heart with us and for us to share our hearts with Him. If you would like to read along as you listen, you can find this episode's transcript here: churchonthemove.com/sufferingsubmissio...

Welcome to week fourteen of guided prayer through the gospel of Mark. For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going to turn our attention to God in prayer. He desires to meet with us today, to talk to us, to share His heart with us and for us to share our hearts with Him. If you would like to read along as you listen, you can find this episode's transcript here: churchonthemove.com/costlyworship