Mercy Church Podcast

What if the family you dreamed of isn’t the one God is building? Pastor Darrick shared the moment everything shifted - when a surprise pregnancy upended their carefully laid five-year plan. He reminded us how quickly our plans can collide with God’s better design. Through Psalm 127, he anchored us in a simple but powerful truth: unless the Lord builds the house, our efforts will always fall short....

In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, it shows us that as followers of Jesus, we don’t have to ignore death or live in fear of it. Instead, we’re invited to live with a deeper confidence - anchored in eternity, trusting God’s presence, and aiming to please Him in every season. Because of Christ, even our hardest moments are not without hope. If you’re walking through fear, uncertainty, or sufferin...

Have you ever wondered if there’s more to life than what you can see? In this Easter message, Pastor Spence walks us through three powerful encounters with the risen Jesus - moments where ordinary grief is turned into unshakable hope. At the empty tomb, Mary hears Jesus call her by name and realizes she is fully known and deeply loved. The disciples, hiding behind locked doors, are met by Jesus an...

What if the greatest act of love is simply bringing someone to Jesus? In Luke 5, we see four friends so desperate to get their paralyzed friend to Christ that they tear through a roof to make a way. In this message, Pastor Scott walks us through this powerful story, showing us both our deep need for Jesus and the kind of bold, faith-filled love that refuses to give up on others. This passage chall...

What if God’s design for intimacy is better than anything our culture could offer? In Song of Solomon 4, we see a husband delighting in and honoring his bride - taking time to celebrate her with patience, tenderness, and care. In this message, Pastor Spence shows how God designed intimacy in marriage to be a gift that serves and honors your spouse, not simply yourself. If you missed previous weeks...

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Topic: ​​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 Past...

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2/26/26 S1E3 Show Notes  Babies & Boardrooms: Has Biblical Womanhood Become Confused? | Praise God Let’s Go 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...

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Praise God, Let's Go Season 1 Episode 2 Topic: ​​Pastor Spence Shelton & 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 one brother—nam...

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2/12/26 Show Notes  Topic: ​​What is the Song of Solomon and why should Christians study this book of the bible? Tune in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss their hopes for Mercy Church as we dive into this series on relationships.  Soul Work: Read the book of Song of Solomon. Ask Pastor Spence: What does it mean when we say “God is Love”? Listen to this week’s sermon at https://mercycharlot...

Introduction Episode: Show Notes  Topic: ​​Welcome to the Praise God, Let’s Go podcast! Thank you for listening. Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek introduce themselves and discuss the passion behind the podcast and the mission for each episode moving forward.  Soul Work: Like, subscribe, and follow for more!  Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXV...

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What looked like a quiet moment in history was actually God’s grand plan unfolding. Through Roman rule, ancient prophecy, and two ordinary people, God brought forth the extraordinary - Jesus Christ, born in Bethlehem. Luke reminded us this wasn’t a sentimental nativity scene, but the intersection of real history and divine purpose. The birth of Jesus proves God keeps His promises and reveals true...

Ever feel like God's timing seems impossibly slow? In this message, Pastor Spence explores the challenging reality of waiting on God through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. After years of faithful service and unanswered prayers, this righteous couple encounters a divine appointment that reveals how God's delays are about preparation, not punishment. He offers practical wisdom about rememberi...

What if God's blessing isn't what we expect, but something far more profound? Through Mary's extraordinary encounter in Luke 1, Pastor Spence reveals how true blessing flows from saying "yes" to God's purposes, even when they defy our understanding. He unpacks five transformative ways God blesses us – through encouraging friendships, personal salvation, gospel mission, unending mercy, and His unfa...

Have you ever felt God calling you to something that seemed utterly impossible? In Luke's Gospel, we witness Mary's extraordinary encounter with impossibility—a virgin birth that would change history. Pastor Mike shares how God's favor cast out Mary's fears, reminding us that He delights in doing the impossible through ordinary people. Through personal stories of transformation—from physical thera...