Praise God, Let's Go!

In this episode of Praise God, Let's Go!, Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss what the Bible teaches about same-sex attraction, identity in Christ, and God's design for sexuality. Together, they offer practical wisdom for faithfully following Jesus in today's culture.------------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 100:00 - Praise God, Let's Go00:45 - How to Love Your Gay...

​​Mercy Church Pastors Spence Shelton and Scott Urbanek discuss the question "how could a good God allow suffering?" They talk about how suffering is part of living in a broken world and why following Jesus does not guarantee an easy life, but does promise that Christ is with us in the middle of it. This conversation points listeners to the hope and trust found in God’s sovereignty, even...

Mercy Church Pastors Spence Shelton and Scott Urbanek are joined by Mercy Nairobi Church Pastor Allan Waruhiu and talk about why short-term trips matter and how God often uses them as a catalyst for long-term discipleship and mission. HAVE QUESTIONS FOR PASTOR SPENCE? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60   RESOURCES Short-Term Trips - https:...

Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss the question of the “man on the island,” looking at what the Bible teaches about God’s justice, our need for salvation, and the urgency of sharing Jesus. Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60   Resources: The State of Theology - https://thestate...

Pastor Spence Shelton & Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss what makes Christianity good for you and for the world around you.  Ask Pastor Spence Questions? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 ⁠   Statistics Referenced: Disciple-Making Teams (DMTs) - https://mercycharlotte.com/missions/ World Happiness Report - https://www.worl...

Mercy Church ​​Pastor Scott Urbanek, Immanuel Church Pastor Keith Burney, and Mercy member Allison Bell discuss singleness and dating in front of a live audience at Mercy’s Worth It Weekend. In this bonus episode, they encouraged the audience to stop rushing what God is writing - their love story is too important to microwave! Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/for...

Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek, and Courtney Shelton discuss the biblical framework for sex. Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 References: The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts by Paul David Tripp Sex Begins in th...

Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss the biblical basis of covenantal marriage. Soul Work: Spend time this week having an honest conversation with your spouse about offense/defense plays for your marriage. Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 Reference: Marriage by Paul David Trip...

Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek and Courtney Shelton answer common questions about dating and discuss practical date ideas in the Charlotte, NC area. Soul Work: Go on an intentional date! Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 Statistics Referenced:Watch last’s week’s sermon from Pastor Chris Ga...

Topic: ​​Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek, and Courtney Shelton discuss 3 threats to modern biblical womanhood and the solutions for addressing them. Soul Work: Women - use your words to encourage. For married women, use your words to encourage your husband. For single women, use your words to build up your people or your church community. Ask Pastor Spence Question: How do husbands enc...

Title: Threats to Godly Manhood | Praise God, Let’s Go! Topic: Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss three threats to biblical manhood and the importance of fighting for biblical masculinity in today’s culture. Soul Work: Husbands: Name one character trait you genuinely admire in your wife + one specific physical/appearance affirmation, and tell her this week. All men: Encourage o...

Thanks for listening to Praise God, Let's Go! Tune in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss their hopes for Mercy Church as we dive into the book of Song of Solomon sermon series and answer the question, "What does it mean when we say God is Love?" Topic: ​​What is the Song of Solomon and why should Christians study this book of the bible? Tune in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Scot...

A new podcast designed to encourage and equip all listeners for real-life discipleship. In each episode, Pastor Spence and guest hosts dive headfirst into the cultural and spiritual conversations shaping our world.