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We just kicked off a new sermon series walking through Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica, and Paul had a whole lot to say about how to lead well. This week on the Ask LFC podcast, we dig in to some leadership tips from the book of 1 Thessalonians. The post Episode 161: Leadership from 1 Thessalonians appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

How does a service come together? From sermon to music to board shorts and suits, check out this episode to hear how our Easter service was made, and why we chose what we chose. The post Episode 160: Easter Creativity appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Not long ago, our remix team went across some cultural lines to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a really tangible way, and as it so often happens, God had plenty of work to do in their lives as well. This week, Brittany and Sam from our remix team join the podcast to […] The post Episode 159: Urban Plunge appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

It’s ok to think critically, even about books and churches and people we admire a lot. This week on the podcast, Pastor Mike and Harrison take a look at a beloved Christian living resource and point out a soft spot that may affect the way we interact with it. The post Episode 158- Let’s Get Critical appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Today on the podcast, we learn from a Harvard professor who literally teaches happiness. We are focusing on how to thrive in what we do, leaning into the stage we are in and being our best in the middle of it all. The post Episode 157: The Science of Happiness appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Today we are taking a look at a central LFC strategy, one that sits at the center of pretty much everything we do around here. Kind of a big deal! The post Episode 156: One More Person appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Our worship team was given a unique opportunity to learn from an expert in worship leadership, our dear friend and partner in ministry from Zambia, Percy Muleba. Check out ths podcast this week to hear some of what Percy had to say about living lives of worship. The post Episode 155: Wisdom from Zambia appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Jesus called us to be his witnesses close to home, in our neighboring communities, and to the ends of the earth. Why is that such a big deal and how can we do it practically? All the answers are there in this week’s episode of the Ask LFC podcast, and we make sure to drop […] The post Episode 154: Trippin’ appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Churches planting churches planting churches. There’s no better way that we live out the great commission than planting new churches. Pastor Mike and Harrison dive into the WHY on this episode of Ask LFC. The post Episode 153: This is Why We Do It appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

We have a new member of the team that we would love for you to meet. Come check out this episode of the podcast as we get to know Brittany Dang! The post Episode 152: Meet Brittany! appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

We’re kicking off the new year by asking some of the most foundational questions of our faith. Right at the top of the list is this question: who is Jesus? Join Pastor Mike and Harrison as this discuss this, and obviously more random stuff, on this episode of the Ask LFC podcast. The post Episode 151: Who is Jesus? appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

If you’ve ever wondered how our services come together, from the teaching to the music to the tech and everything in between, don’t miss Pastor Mike and Harrison on this week’s episode. The post Episode 150: Star Wars Manger Scene appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Once you open up your eyes to the work of the Holy Spirit, you start seeing Him all throughout Scripture. The Advent narrative is no different, and this week on the Ask LFC podcast we take a look at how the Holy Spirit shows up in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The post Episode 149: Holy Spirit in Advent appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

This week on the Ask LFC podcast, we look ahead to 2024 and see where we are headed, and what we are going to be hearing from God’s word. The post Episode 148: Coming Soon appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison dive into all things Advent, and explain what it means to us to be an “ancient-future” church. The post Episode 147: Smells and Bells appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

We are thrilled to have author and pastor Bruce Miller join us today on the Ask LFC podcast. We asked Bruce to join us in a conversation around the topic of one of his books: how should we as Christ-followers feel about attending a same-sex wedding? Bruce took us to examine Jesus’ words, actions, and […] The post Episode 146: Same-Sex Wedding- Should I Attend? w/Author and Pastor Bruce Miller appe...

We have a very special guest on the podcast this week. Matthew Soerens works with World Relief, and he dropped in to share a little bit about God’s heart for refugees and immigrants, and what God’s word has to say about how we are to love the “least of these”. The post Episode 145: Refugees and Immigrants w/Matthew Soerens appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

It’s been a busy stretch for us here at LFC, and we have hosted thousands of people on our campus for some really cool things. And those things don’t just magically come together. Today on the podcast, meet two of the ladies on our team that helped make it all happen: Melissa Alvarez and Morgan […] The post Episode 144: How It All Happens appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

When churches take on a multiplying mindset, it changes everything. This week on the podcast, Pastor Mike reflects back to the early days of LFC and share some stories of how new churches have grown out of Lake Forest over these years. The post Episode 143: Churches Planting Churches Planting Churches appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

Pastor Andrew joins the podcast this week to take a closer look at the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit and how has the church viewed Him throughout history? Don’t miss this one! The post Episode 142: Holy Spirit Deep Dive appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

The Holy Spirit can be mysterious. The bible describes the Holy Spirit as a fire, as a rushing wind, as a comforter. This week on the podcast, Pastor Mike and Harrison talk through three way the Holy Spirit shows up when we gather to worship. The post Episode 141: Three Ways the Holy Spirit Moves appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

We are so fortunate to have an amazing group of elders at Lake Forest Church, and this week on the podcast, you’ll get to know our three newest elders. These are the folks who serve, lead, and engage with everything going on at LFC, so please take a listen! The post Episode 140: Three Elders appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

No one wants to just SURVIVE, to hang in there and grind out the days. We were built with a desire to THRIVE, to FLOURISH, and this week on the podcast, Pastor Mike takes a look at what it means to flourish. Come for some knowledge, stay for the fancy sounding name of the person […] The post Episode 139: A History of Human Flourishing appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

We have a pastor and an elder joining us on the podcast this week to share some wisdom on parenting kids of all ages through a new era. Take a listen as Pastor Andrew Ruth and elder Kristi Leonard walk us through their principles and practices of parenting in a digital age. The post Episode 138: Parenting in a Digital Age appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .

One of our biggest and LEAST thought about relationships is our relationship to technology. This last Sunday, Pastor Mike struck a nerve by digging way into this one, and on the podcast we wanted to share some follow ups that may be helpful. And more to come on this topic next time also!!! The post Episode 137: Parenting Your Phone appeared first on Lake Forest Church | Huntersville .