McGregor Podcast

Few questions carry more weight than this one: what actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter? In this Hot Topic teaching, Pastor Russell Howard walks through four major areas where Catholicism and evangelical Christianity converge and diverge, covering the canon of Scripture, the authority of the Bible alone, the veneration of Mary and the saints, and the nature...

Why does God allow evil to continue if Jesus is already King? That question isn't just philosophical. For most of us, it is personal.   Ryan Flint brings this week's Matthew 13 study to Beyond the Notes, focusing on the parable of the wheat and the weeds. The episode covers why God's delay of judgment is not weakness but mercy, what Charles Spurgeon observed about every breath being evidence of Go...

Matthew - The King has Come "The Kingdom In The Meantime" (Matthew 13:24-43) In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, Ryan Flint explores Matthew 13:24–43, unpacking Jesus’ parables about the kingdom and its presence amid a broken world. He addresses honest questions about why evil persists despite Christ’s reign and offers insight into the patient, discerning, and hope-filled life believers are c...

Spring is a busy season at McGregor. But behind the calendar, something real is being built.   Mark, Tamar, and Adrien cover the week of March 15, including the member meeting, Journey Together classes on Wednesday nights, the Legacy Choir Praise Breakfast on March 21, and the Women's Ministry Pizza Puzzle Night on March 20. They also cover the Good News Guys Concert on March 30, the upcoming stud...

Few questions carry more weight than this one: what actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter? In this Hot Topic teaching, Pastor Russell Howard walks through four major areas where Catholicism and evangelical Christianity converge and diverge, covering the canon of Scripture, the authority of the Bible alone, the veneration of Mary and the saints, and the nature...

Saved by Grace, Called to Obedience, from our Midweek Bible Study: "Book of Jude" - 3.11.26 Taught by Ron Cook. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Why do some people hear the gospel and walk away unchanged? Jesus didn't avoid that question. He answered it directly in the same conversation as the Parable of the Sower.   In this episode of Beyond the Notes, Pastor David reflects on last Sunday's message from Matthew 13. He walks through the three categories of parables Jesus used, unpacks the four soils and what each one represents, and explai...

Matthew - The King has Come "Shattering Unrealistic Expectations" (Matthew 13:1-23) In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, David Miller explores the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, focusing on how Jesus shatters unrealistic expectations about responses to the gospel. David Miller breaks down the meaning, purpose, and application of the parable, revealing why some hearts remain hard while o...

Passion Week is three weeks out, and there is more on the calendar than most people have noticed yet.   Mark, Tamar, and Adrien walk through McGregor's full Easter season schedule, from Palm Sunday night worship on March 29 to the midweek passion service on April 1 and Resurrection Sunday on April 5. They also cover Journey Together, McGregor's new marriage class based on Gary Thomas's "Cherish,"...

What actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter? In this Hot Topic teaching, Pastor Russell Howard walks through four major areas where Catholicism and evangelical Christianity converge and diverge, covering the canon of Scripture, the authority of the Bible alone, the veneration of Mary and the saints, and the nature of justification before God. At the heart of th...

Understanding Our Identity in Christ: Called, Loved, and Secure, from our Midweek Bible Study: "Book of Jude" - 3.4.26 Taught by Mike Hess. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

What do you do with a passage that seems to describe someone who knew Jesus and then lost their faith? Hebrews 6 has carried that weight for centuries, and the question deserves a careful answer.   On this episode of Beyond the Notes, the teaching works through Hebrews 6:1-9 in parallel with 2 Peter 2 and Matthew 12. The episode examines each descriptor the author uses for the person in view and m...

Matthew - The King has Come "Being Good Isn’t Good Enough" (Matthew 12:43-50) In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, Pastor Russell unpacks the end of Matthew 12 to show why simply being "good" isn't enough for lasting change. He explains that true transformation comes from Jesus, not just self-improvement, and warns against pride in our own efforts. The episode also touches on what it means to...

Most people who believe in Jesus have never been asked to put that faith into words in real time. The question of what you believe and why can stop you cold.   On this episode of Around McGregor, hosts Mark, Tamar, and Christian open March by welcoming Christian back after the birth of his son, Arlo. They walk through the full launch of Winter Part Two on Wednesday, March 4th, including Every Beli...

Pastor Russell Howard will take us Beyond his Notes from the last sermon on Sunday. Matthew - The King has Come   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Matthew - The King has Come "Souls In Danger" (Matthew 12:33-42) In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, Russell Howard explores Matthew 12:33-42, focusing on the dangers facing souls that resist Christ’s call. He unpacks Jesus’ warnings to the scribes and Pharisees, addressing topics like the unpardonable sin, the importance of our words, and the significance of the sign of Jonah. Listeners are...

Week of February 22 Have a question or comment for Mark and Tamar? Just text us at (239) 232-3750!   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Praying for Unity and Peace in Ministry, from our Midweek Bible Study: "Praying With Paul" - 2.18.26 Taught by Peter Finch. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Pastor Omar Edwards will take us Beyond his Notes from the last sermon on Sunday. Counseling 185557714357 Hotline 988 Matthew - The King has Come   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

"The Unpardonable Sin" (Matthew 12:22-32) In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, Omar unpacks the "unpardonable sin" from Matthew 12:22-32, focusing on Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees and their rejection of the Holy Spirit's work. He clarifies that blasphemy against the Spirit is a willful, enduring, and unrepentant denial of God's grace, not just a momentary doubt or mistake. Omar encou...

Week of February 15 Have a question or comment for Mark and Tamar? Just text us at (239) 232-3750!   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Praying for Strength, from our Midweek Bible Study: "Praying With Paul" - 2.11.26 Taught by Russell Howard. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Pastor Russell Howard will take us Beyond his Notes from the last sermon on Sunday. Global Impact Celebration   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Global Impact Celebration "Here I AM! Send Me." (Isaiah 6:1-8) Sermon Notes February 8, 2026 Russell Howard • Lead Pastor   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Week of February 8 Have a question or comment for Mark and Tamar? Just text us at (239) 232-3750!   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com