Awaken at Home

Why did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem before they began their ministry? And if they had to wait for the Holy Spirit, does that mean we should too? In this episode of our series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Bryant explains why the disciples waited before Pentecost, what changed when the Holy Spirit was poured out, and why that moment transformed not only the early church but every bel...

The Holy Spirit isn’t distant He already lives within you. So how do you become more aware of His presence, His voice, and His influence in your everyday life? In this episode, Pastor Bryant shares 9 practical ways to increase your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and grow in your relationship with Him.   Because awareness isn’t something that happens overnigh it’s built one response, one conversati...

Can a believer become less sensitive to the Holy Spirit? Not because God stopped speaking, but because we’ve stopped responding. In this episode of the  How To Holy Spirit  series, Pastor Bryant explores how sin, disobedience, and ignored promptings can slowly dull our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s voice.   We’ll look at what it means to grieve, quench, and resist the Holy Spirit, why both the...

Have you ever wondered if that thought, nudge, or sense of peace was actually God leading you? In Week 5 of the  How To Holy Spirit  series, Pastor Bryant explores one of the most practical questions believers face:  How does God guide us?    The Bible teaches that God’s primary guidance doesn’t come through signs, coincidences, or chasing the spectacular. It comes through the Holy Spirit leading...

Many believers want to hear God's voice, but what if we've made it more complicated than it needs to be? In this message, Pastor Bryant explores the primary way the Holy Spirit speaks and why so many people miss His voice while waiting for something dramatic. The truth is, the Holy Spirit isn't hiding from you. He isn't making communication difficult. He is already speaking through...

Does Holy Spirit still speak today? And if He does how would you even know it’s Him? In Week 3 of the  How To Holy Spirit  series, Pastor Bryant talks about one of the biggest questions believers wrestle with: hearing the voice of God.   This message breaks down the tension between over-spiritualizing everything and living like God is completely silent — while showing how the Holy Spirit still lea...

A lot of people want the Holy Spirit to comfort them, encourage them, give them peace, and help them through difficult seasons — and He absolutely does. But that’s not all He wants to do. In this message, Pastor Bryant talks about the character of the Holy Spirit and how true relationship with Him always leads to transformation.   Because the Holy Spirit is not just interested in making us feel be...

We talk a lot about God the Father and Jesus… but for many Christians, the Holy Spirit still feels confusing, distant, or misunderstood. So who is He really? In Week 1 of the How To Holy Spirit series, Pastor Bryant goes all the way back to the beginning of Scripture to build a foundation for understanding the Holy Spirit — not as a force or feeling, but as God Himself.   This message lays the gro...

In this message, guest speaker Pastor Wayne Farris continues our Unbreakable series with a powerful word on bold faith from Acts 16. Looking at Paul and Silas in prison, he reminds us that faith is not just something we talk about on Sunday. It is something we live out when the midnight hour comes.

You're believing, you're standing on the Word — so why does nothing seem to be moving? In this episode we unpack the four things Scripture says quietly block your faith: unforgiveness, offense, fear, and doubt. If your prayers have felt like they're hitting the ceiling, this one is for you.

You’re not just in a battle to hold on you’re called to take ground. In this message, we talk about what it actually means to use the shield of faith. Not just to block the enemy’s attacks, but to stand firm on what you know is true and move forward anyway. Because the enemy isn’t just trying to distract you he’s trying to take ground in your life. But faith doesn’t shrink back. Faith stands, bloc...

In this Easter message, Pastor Bryant shares how Jesus came into the world He created and people still missed Him. And the same thing can happen in our lives. You can believe in God, know the truth, and still feel stuck, because belief alone isn’t the same as receiving. Hope isn’t something you’re waiting on. It’s already been made available to you. The question is… will you receive it? At some po...

You believe God. You’ve heard the Word. But nothing is changing. Why? In this message, Pastor Bryant breaks down a simple truth: It’s not that you don’t have faith… it’s that you’re not releasing it. Faith was never meant to stay inside. It shows up in how you think, what you say, and what you do. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or wondering why things aren’t shifting—this message will help...

You believe in God… but when life doesn’t change, it’s hard not to wonder what’s missing. Maybe you’ve questioned your faith. Maybe you’ve felt stuck. Maybe you’ve even thought, “I just don’t have enough.” But what if that’s not the problem? In this message, we unpack a simple truth most people miss — you already have faith. It just needs to be fed. Faith doesn’t grow through pressure, guilt, or t...

Many believers spend their lives trying to get more faith. We treat it like something we have to build, earn, or level up to and when things don’t go the way we hoped, we assume we just didn’t have enough. But what if the problem isn’t that you’re missing faith? What if the faith you need is something God has already given you? In this message, Pastor Bryant unpacks where faith actually comes from...

There are moments in life when hope feels like it’s slipping away. When progress disappears, the situation repeats itself, and you start wondering if anything will ever change. In this message, Pastor Bryant shares a personal story about walking through a season of seizures and what it looks like to hold on to faith when hope feels thin. Looking at the example of Abraham in Romans 4, we see how fa...

Sharing your faith is something we’ve been commanded to do. It sounds simple, but for many of us, it feels hard. In this final week of the Rhythms series, we look at the rhythm of the gospel and ask an honest question: why has sharing Jesus become so complicated? Somewhere along the way, we started believing it was about having the right words or convincing people to change. But we don’t change pe...

What if repentance isn’t about shame — but about access? When Jesus said, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near,” He was extending an invitation. Repentance means changing the way you think so you can step into a new way of living. Peace, freedom, and joy aren’t far away — they’re near. But you can’t experience new life while holding on to the old mindset. The door is open. The question is — wil...

In this episode of the Awaken at Home Podcast, Pastor Bryant continues the Rhythms series by redefining worship. It’s more than music or a moment in a service — it’s surrender. Through scripture, we see that worship begins with dependence and deepens into alignment. It’s not measured by the songs we sing, but by the lives we lay down. If your lyrics and your life don’t match, this message will cha...

In this episode of the Awaken at Home Podcast, Pastor Bryant continues the Rhythms series by unpacking generosity as a clear indicator of spiritual growth. This message challenges the idea that generosity is driven by pressure or guilt and reframes it as evidence of a transformed heart. You’ll discover why generosity goes beyond money, how it reveals what we truly trust, and why open hands flow fr...

We live in a world where we’re more connected than ever, yet many people still feel lonely. With technology, social media, and even artificial intelligence at our fingertips, it’s easy to access information and conversation while missing real relationship. In this message, Pastor Bryant shares why God never designed us to walk through life or faith alone. You’ll discover how isolation weakens us,...

Our culture tells us that more effort, more hustle, and more productivity lead to a better life. Spiritually, the opposite is often true. In this message from the  Rhythms  series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill explores the rhythm of rest and why doing less can actually open the door to more peace, freedom, and trust in God. Rather than viewing rest as laziness or disengagement, this teaching reframes re...

Gratitude doesn’t come naturally. Our instinct is often to focus on what’s missing, what’s wrong, or what hasn’t gone our way. In this message from the  Rhythms  series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill challenges us to see gratitude not as a reaction to circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline rooted in remembering who God is and what He has already done. This teaching invites a shift in focus that res...

Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated, intimidating, or reserved for people who “know what to say.” At its core, prayer is simply a conversation with God. In this message from the Rhythms series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill reminds us that God is not looking for perfect words or polished prayers, but honest hearts. This teaching helps remove the pressure around prayer and invites you to approach God wi...

Many people approach fasting with hesitation, uncertainty, or even fear, wondering what it requires and whether they’re doing it “right.” In this message from the  Rhythms  series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill explains the purpose of fasting and why it has always been about drawing closer to God, not striving for spiritual approval. As Awaken Spokane enters a season of prayer and fasting, this teaching...