Inverted

On 6/28, PJ and Tanner shared questions that the TRC family submitted. This episode shares additional questions that were asked with PJ sharing his thoughts and where to find answers in the Bible.

In this episode of the Inverted Podcast , PJ sits down with Grayson Prescott to talk about what it means to live out the calling of Acts 20:24 in a unique and personal way. As Paul writes in the NLT, “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” Through their conve...

Your life is set, your future is planned out, and you're doing what pleases those around you and is safe. Then one day, God calls you to go a completely different direction. It makes absolutely no sense and it's not what you planned for yourself. How do you know it's God and what do you do when it happens? These are the very questions that rushed through Natally's head when her ent...

Often times, the church focuses on worship and praise as pillars of our life--but what about lamenting and grief? Are worship and lamenting mutually exclusive, or can they coexist? What if there was a way in which they could not only coexist, but actually be the same. Lamenting is a big reality for Christians everywhere. How do we do it well, and how can we make our lament worship?

Have you ever felt stuck in or hurt by religion--trapped in a monotonous never-ending cycle of working for something that seems simply unattainable? When Sienna was in high school, she told her parents about her decision to leave the church and religion she grew up in. But God wasn't done with her yet. During her first year of college, Sienna met a friend that led her back to God. Upon her new enc...

"If I could have God take away my difference, would I?""Does God make mistakes?""Why did God create me this way?"These are questions all people have wrestled with in every season of life, yet it seems like none are willing to talk about them. This week on The Inverted Podcast, John sits down with Marsha Porter to discuss what some might consider a weakness: her Touret...

How do different generations interact within the church and how can the modern-day church foster an intergenerational environment? In this episode of the Inverted Podcast, PJ sits down with guests Landry, Sieara, and Kevin to explore the bridges and barriers in multi-generational churches. From personal experiences of faith journeys and life-changing moments to the challenges of bringing generatio...

How do different generations interact within the church? In this episode of the Inverted Podcast , PJ sits down with guests Landry, Sieara, and Carlos to explore the bridges and barriers in multi-generational churches. From personal experiences of faith journeys and life-changing moments to the challenges of bringing generations together in ministry, this episode is packed with thought-provoking d...

How do different generations interact within the church? In this episode of the Inverted Podcast , PJ sits down with special guest Kevin to explore the bridges and barriers in multi-generational churches. Fresh from the CLC conference, they dive into insights on how people of all ages can connect, share wisdom, and grow in faith together. From personal experiences of adoption, faith journeys, and...

Addiction can feel like an isolating battle, but no one has to fight it alone. In this deeply personal episode of the Inverted Podcast, PJ sits down with Will, who shares his journey through addiction, homelessness, and the struggles of broken trust. His story is a testament to the power of redemption, the importance of finding support, and the life-changing impact of faith. Will opens up about hi...

In this episode of Inverted, PJ and Christi dive deep into the powerful topic of spiritual gifts—what they are, how they function, and why they matter in your walk with God. Sparked by a recent Q&A session at TROC, this conversation explores how each person is uniquely designed for God’s purpose and how embracing your gifts leads to confidence in faith. From prophecy to faith, from leadership...

Pastor John sits down with Jake Smith to discuss the heavy topic of suicide. Highlighting Jakes own personal journey and seeking out clarity of what people struggling with suicidal ideation face. Discussing how the church needs to not shy away from discussing suicide and make it less taboo to talk about in communities. Calling upon the facts that Jesus does not turn away saving anybody as he died...

Pastor John sits down with Pastor Mike from Cottonwood Baptist Church on finding the spiritual and non-spiritual leaders to guide you in life. Speaking to those seeking and those who may have been identified as Paul's on how to answer where God guides them. Also identifying the Timothys and Barnabas' who want to be poured into.

Pastor John sits down with Taylor Cleland and discusses her personal journey in saying yes in her unknown journey of becoming the TROC Director. Her personal struggles and insecurities she faced as she faced the path God laid before her and the ways it has impacted her and more importantly her family. Watch or listen to Inverted podcast anywhere you get your podcasts!

Pastor John sits down with his daughter Terah Barnes and discusses 'the church of tomorrow'. How every generation is experiencing change in the church and how the church needs to change to be better prepared for the biblical transformation of its communities and bodies.

Pastor John discusses with Christi Barnes the year of 2024 and further in the past. How it's important to hold space to silently reflect with yourself to heal and celebrate the year before. How seeing the hard things as lessons to learn from and taking everything you gained into the new year.

Pastor John discusses with Justin Southall his complex journey through hurt in the church, his relationship with God, and his relationship with his calling. Telling the story of moving between three different churches and his eventual falling out of the church, before coming to TRC and finding a new place to call home and heal his hurt

Pastor John discusses along with Christi Barnes how even in tragedy God is present. Eben when we have all these questions about an all knowing and all-powerful God, that nothing is for nothing.

Pastor John discusses with Yego Shyshov the complex relationship of being Ukranian living in China. Discussing the cultural differences, and way he hopes that Christianity grown in China.

Pastor John discusses with Sam and Jarod Osmotherly about their walk together through taking steps in their faith and trust God with their life.

Pastor John questions TROC lead team member and summer intern Colten Herring on his time working at the church and what he learned.

Real Talk through Relationships and Marriage

As followers of Christ, we are called to live out His Kingdom in the here and now. At times this may seem very difficult with the conflicting views we live amongst and within.

Parenting is difficult, especially when your kids are no longer kids and are transitioning into adults. In this episode of Inverted, Christi Barnes sits down with her daughter Terah Barnes and they talk about how to have a healthy adult relationship with your kids.

Pastor John sits down with Jeff Lehman to talk about what we should do when tragedy hits our lives. Mr. Lehman shared his personal story and talked about tragic passing of his daughter and how it affects him and his family till this day.