The Renew Podcast

Have you ever wondered whether what you're sensing is really God, or just your own feelings talking? You are not alone, and you are not the first to ask. In this episode of Renew , Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard talk honestly about one of the most common questions they hear, whether from brand new believers or people who have followed Jesus for years: how do you know when it's the...

Are you tired of white-knuckling your way through every hardship, hoping you can just push through on your own strength? If you've felt like resilience means faking it until you make it, this conversation is for you. In this episode of  Renew , Pastor Gina and Meghen Haggard dig into what true resilience looks like from a biblical perspective. They talk through the difference between the world...

Are you waiting to feel ready before you lead? What if the Lord does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called? Pastor Gina, Meghen, and guest Christy Hubbard, ministries lead at Opendoor, talk through what it looks like when women lead in their homes, workplaces, friendships, and small groups. They cover Colossians 1:12, the fear of leading alone, and why one person showing up is enough. Te...

Are you feeling stretched thin in the season you're in? If you've felt the weight of burnout while still trying to show up for the people who need you, this episode will encourage you. Part two continues the conversation with Meredith of East Carolina Study Center. She talks about walking through burnout, the community of women who've held her accountable over the years, and the moment...

Are you wondering what it looks like when God takes a broken story and turns it into a mission? If you've felt like your past disqualifies you from what's next, this episode is for you. On this episode of Renew, Gina and Meghen sit down with Meredith, founder and board member of EC Study Center in Greenville, NC. Meredith shares her testimony, meeting Jesus at 19, marrying her husband Rich...

You want real friendships. The kind where you can actually say what's going on and someone shows up. But building that kind of community is harder than it sounds, and most of us have a few good reasons to keep our guard up. In this episode, Pastor Gina and Meghen talk honestly about intentional relationships with other believers. They get into the cost of vulnerability, what happens when we is...

Something new is coming from Opendoor Church.  Better Together  is a podcast built around the belief that we grow best when we hear from many voices, not just one. Each season will bring in different guests, facilitators, elders, and staff to speak into different seasons of life. The first season is for young adults, unpacking the hard and often disorienting shift from youth group to college minis...

Prayer can feel intimidating—especially when life feels busy, messy, or overwhelming. But what if prayer was never meant to be complicated? In this episode of The Renew Podcast, Pastor Gina, Meghen, and special guest Angie Cline dive into the spiritual discipline of prayer and how it can become a natural, daily rhythm instead of a rigid religious routine. From praying at the kitchen sink to learni...

What is an Altar Night, and why does it matter right now? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Aaron shares the heart behind Altar Nights at Opendoor Church and why he believes God is calling us back to something deeper. This isn’t about creating a moment; it’s about creating space for God to move. We talk about: What actually happens during an Altar Night Why physical obedience matters in your f...

You've got the desire to live with more intention. But somewhere between a word of the year you already forgot and a to-do list that never ends, it starts to feel like one more standard you can't meet. In part two of this conversation, Pastor Gina and Meghen get practical. They walk through the key areas where intentionality actually shows up in real life: your relationship with the Lord,...

You want to live with more purpose, but somewhere between the to-do list, the kids, and the mental background noise of everything you haven't done yet, intentional living starts to feel like one more thing to fail at. In part one of this two-part conversation, Pastor Gina and Meghen unpack what it actually means to live intentionally, and it's not what you think. It's not a better plan...

In this episode of the Renew Podcast, Gina Robinson and Megan Haggard sit down with Lori Musser, Morgan Linford, and Ashton Kiesling to talk honestly about community, grief, loss, and finding hope in Jesus through seasons of deep suffering. As Small Groups prepare to launch at Opendoor Church, this conversation centers on why community matters most when life hurts the most. Together, these women s...

In Episode 62 of the  Renew Podcast , Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard kick off 2026 with a deep dive into what women are craving right now: real community, spiritual growth, emotional health, and intentional living. They revisit the top-streamed episodes of 2025 to uncover the themes that resonated most, including finding joy through pain, navigating friendships, developing a passion for God’s Wo...

If “rest” feels like one more thing on your to-do list, this episode is for you. Gina Robinson and co-host Meghen Haggard sit down with Senior Pastor Lauren Kennedy for a candid, hope-filled conversation about trusting God, setting healthy rhythms, and practicing Sabbath as a gift, not a rule. From sleepless nights to busy seasons, they get practical about creating margin, fighting legalism, and f...

There’s a real move of God among college students, and they’re the ones asking, “Where can I find a church and a Small Group?” Co-hosts Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard talk with Margaret Turner, Director of Admissions & Recruitment for the ECU Honors College, about what’s changing in campus life: a generation hungry for truth, forming Bible studies in dorms and Greek life, and showing up earl...

If the world feels heavy, you’re not alone. In this timely conversation, Gina Robinson and co-host Meghen Haggard talk about navigating personal, communal, and cultural pain without slipping into a savior complex or burnout. Using the “backpack vs. boulder” picture, they share how to bear one another’s burdens while still carrying our own load, practice empathy with healthy boundaries, and turn to...

In this episode, Gina Robinson and co-host Megan Haggard dive into what it truly means to walk in freedom as daughters of God. From everyday struggles to life’s pressures, they remind us that freedom in Christ brings confidence, peace, and joy no matter what season we’re in. They explore Galatians 5 and 2 Corinthians, unpacking how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live beyond the weight of expectati...

In this episode of the  Renew Podcast , Meghen and Gina sit down for a heartfelt conversation about transition, trust, and spiritual growth. From navigating big life changes (like getting a puppy and kids starting school) to unpacking what it means to  release  control and receive  clarity , they open up about how God has been gently shaping them in this season. They share the importance of choosi...

Join us for a special session from Day of Renewal 2025.

Join friends Gina, Lauren, Nikki, and Theresa as they discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships as adults. With busy schedules and various seasons of life, these challenges can be numerous, but the importance of friendship is something you never outgrow!

Join friends Gina, Lauren, Nikki, and Theresa as they discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships as adults. With busy schedules and various seasons of life, these challenges can be numerous, but the importance of friendship is something you never outgrow!

Join us for the final session from the Day of Renewal at Opendoor Church. Session Notes: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Skud9KZaJx

A true mark of a healthy believer is a deep and growing hunger for God's Word. But how do you cultivate a genuine passion for the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard share their personal journeys of falling in love with Scripture — offering practical insights, encouragement, and inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God's Word.

Discovering your God-given calling can be challenging. In this episode, Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard discuss the significance of embracing everything that God has designed you to pursue. We often uncover our calling where our talents, gifts, and burdens intersect.

Life can be challenging. There are times when it’s hard to find joy, but for Whitford Wooten, joy is essential. Join Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy as they sit down with Whitford and her friend Whitley Stalling to discuss how to discover joy through Christ, even amid life's toughest challenges.