Companions

In this episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca dive into the realities of grief and what it means to truly bear one another’s burdens—without becoming overbearing in the process. It’s an honest, hopeful conversation about showing up for each other in love and humility. Plus, we lighten things up with some fun reflections on Christians and Halloween.

In this episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca wrap up their conversation on the Fault Lines series—reflecting on what we’ve learned about sin, grace, and God’s work of restoration. They also look ahead to the new series, Grieving Together, exploring why community matters in seasons of loss. And since both pastors are celebrating birthdays this week, things get a little lighter with some fun rapid-fire...

In this episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on Acts 5:1–11 and the story of Ananias and Sapphira. Together, they wrestle with what it means to live with an authentic faith—one that values honesty over appearance and grace over pretense. They also look ahead to the hope of salvation and what it means to live faithfully in response.

In this episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, taking a deeper look at the lies we tell ourselves and how those inner distortions can quietly shape the way we see God, others, and ourselves. Together they unpack what it means to discern the greater truth — the truth that grounds us in grace, reminds us who we are, and reorients us toward the life God desires for us to l...

"Who’s your Nathan? 👀 In this week’s podcast, Pastors Angelo & Becca talk about why we all need truth-tellers in our lives—those friends who love us enough to call us back when we’ve gone off track. And because it’s us…yes, there are plenty of West Wing references along the way. (Turns out Nathan would’ve made a pretty good member of President Bartlet’s staff.) 🇺🇸

In this episode, Pastor Angelo guides you through the Ignatian Examen—a prayerful practice of reflecting on the day that has passed and preparing for the day ahead. This simple but profound method offers a way to quiet our cluttered minds and draw closer to God in the midst of life’s busyness. Listen and pray along—you may find this rhythm of prayer becomes a grounding habit for your own journey.

Season 2, Episode 2 of Companions on the Journey is all about navigating crisis, division, and hope. Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on last week’s sermon on the order of love and look ahead to friendship as resistance. Together they wrestle with how Christians can respond to one another in times of upheaval, and what it means to find common ground even with those we see as enemies. If you’ve bee...

Season 2 opens with a hard but hopeful conversation. Pastor Becca and Pastor Angelo wrestle with sin—not just as broken rules but as ruptured relationship—ask how the church can respond to violence, and share honestly how they grieve, pray, and prepare to shepherd their community. They revisit themes from Sunday’s sermon, engage the week’s daily Bible readings, and preview what’s ahead this season...

As we wrap up our summer journey through Paul’s letters, we step back to see the bigger picture. Why does context matter when we read Paul? How do we make sense of difficult passages like 1 Timothy 2:11–15, where Paul seems to restrict women, alongside his affirmations of women leaders throughout the church? And what did Paul mean when he said, “All Scripture is God-breathed”? In this episode, Pas...

What does it really mean to “rejoice in the Lord always” when life is messy, unpredictable, and often exhausting? In this conversation, Pastor Becca sits down with Rev. Elizabeth Villegas to reflect on Philippians 4 and the joy—and challenge—of living in Christian community with college students. From late-night conversations to moments of deep prayer, they explore how rejoicing becomes more than...

Think of this episode as the SparkNotes for Ephesians—with a bonus detour into Philippians 3. We walk through the big themes, key passages, and why Paul’s words still matter today, touching on unity in Christ, life shaped by grace, and pressing on toward the goal. Along the way, we talk about how different Bible translations can shift our understanding, and why paying attention to the words we rea...

This week on Companions on the Journey, Pastor Angelo and Pastor Becca dive into Paul’s most urgent memo yet—Galatians. Why is Paul so fired up? Because a church he planted is trading the wide-open freedom of the gospel for the cramped confines of rule-keeping. In this conversation we unpack his bold defense of grace, explore the clash between law and Spirit, and trace how “faith working through l...

In this episode of Companions, we wrap up our journey through 2 Corinthians with a conversation on chapters 8–13. From Paul’s radical vision of generosity to his vulnerable self-defense and the challenge of managing expectations in ministry, we dig into what it means to lead with both grace and grit. Whether you’ve ever struggled with how to talk about money in church or felt the tension of living...

In this episode of The Companions Podcast, Pastors Angelo and Becca dive deep into Paul’s most personal letter—2 Corinthians. From the pain of conflict to the joy of reconciliation, this conversation explores how Paul leads with vulnerability, defends his ministry with integrity, and casts a vision for gospel-shaped community. Together, we’ll unpack what it means to be “living letters,” why God pu...

What if the church was never meant to be perfect—but instead a place where love is practiced in real time? In this episode of Companions, Pastor Angelo and Pastor Becca take a deep dive into the second half of 1 Corinthians, exploring big themes like freedom, worship, spiritual gifts, love, and resurrection. With 1 Corinthians 13 as our anchor, we’ll reframe the “Love Chapter” not as a wedding rea...

In this episode, Becca and Angelo dive into 1 Corinthians 2–6—a section of Paul’s letter that feels uncomfortably honest about the messiness of Christian community. From spiritual wisdom to personal conflict, from ego to accountability, Paul doesn’t hold back. But neither does he give up on the church. Join us for a conversation that explores: • Why real wisdom often looks like humility • How spir...

In this week’s Companions Podcast, Pastor Angelo and Pastor Becca pick up right where Paul does—at the big therefore of Romans 12. Together they unpack how “living sacrifices” looks in daily life, why Junia’s cameo in Romans 16 matters for today’s church, and how a mercy-shaped community becomes a launchpad for mission. Then we sail east to Corinth—Rome’s flashy, status-obsessed port city—setting...

Why do we keep doing the very things we don't want to do? In this episode, Pastor Angelo and Pastor Becca dive deep into the tension of Romans 7—the inner battle between desire and action—and how it speaks to our everyday experience of struggling with sin and self. But the story doesn’t end there. Romans 8 breaks through with breathtaking hope: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Ch...

In this episode of Companions on the Journey, Pastors Angelo and Becca kick off our summer daily reading plan through Paul’s letters with an engaging conversation on Romans 1–3 (and a little bit of chapter 5). Together, they explore Paul’s foundational thoughts on sin, grace, and the human condition—and they don’t shy away from tough topics. From honest reflections on the nature of sin to a though...

Pastors Becca Detterman & Angelo Sanchez close out our Resurrection Life series by diving into Acts 26 & 28. Tune in as they unpack Paul’s bold witness before Agrippa, marvel at the gospel’s unstoppable advance all the way to Rome, and reflect on what this whirlwind journey through Acts means for our own faith and friendships today. Then stay for a sneak peek at where we’re headed next: a summer-l...

In this episode of Companions, Pastors Angelo and Becca dive into Acts 17:1-9 and reflect on Becca’s sermon from Sunday. Together, they unpack what it means to live in a way that turns the world upside down — starting with transformation from the inside out. From the courage of the early church to the call for compassionate conviction today, this episode invites listeners to consider how the gospe...

In this week’s episode of Companions on the Journey, Pastor Becca is joined by Rev. Lucas Nelson (Pastor at Pittsboro UMC) for a thoughtful and spirited conversation rooted in Acts 17:1–9. Together, they explore what it means to turn the world upside down through faithful ministry, the gift and challenge of church community, and how the gospel continues to disrupt the status quo in surprising ways...

New episode alert! 🎧 Join Pastors Becca and Angelo as they reflect on last week’s sermon from Acts 8–10 and look ahead to this Sunday’s message on Acts 13. It’s all about how the early church broke down barriers and welcomed new people into God’s family—and how we’re called to do the same today. Don’t miss this encouraging and challenging conversation! Listen now and join the journey! ✨

🎧 Episode 2 is live! In this week’s episode of Companions on the Journey, Pastors Angelo and Becca dive into the heart of Christian community, reflecting on last Sunday’s message from Acts 4:32–37 and previewing what’s ahead in Acts 8–10. Along the way, they explore big questions about sin, freedom, and accountability — not just for individuals, but for the church as a whole. It’s honest, insight...

On this episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on the first two weeks of our daily Acts readings as well as the previous and upcoming sermon in that Resurrection Life sermon series.