Beyond The Cove

In Episode 26 of Beyond the Cove , Pastor Luke and Pastor Heath continue The Thread Hebrews sermon series by looking at the life of Enoch in Hebrews 11:5–6. What does it mean to truly walk with God, and why was Enoch known for pleasing God? And how can we develop a faith that isn't built on occasional moments, but on daily intimacy with the Lord? Join us as we unpack Sunday's message, disc...

Join Pastor Heath and Pastor Luke as they recap this week's message from the beginning of Hebrews 11 and kick off our new sermon series, The Thread of Faith. This week, they dive into the story of Cain and Abel, exploring what made Abel's offering a sacrifice of faith and why God calls us to bring Him our first and our best. Together, they discuss what it means to worship with a heart of f...

In Episode 24 of Beyond the Cove, Pastor Heath and Pastor Luke recap an incredible week of VBS and celebrate the many ways God worked through the lives of children, volunteers, and families. They also reflect on a meaningful Sunday at Fruit Cove as the church recognized the faithful ministry and lasting legacy of Rev. Ragland. The conversation highlights the announcement that the scholarship will...

In Episode 23 of Beyond the Cove, Pastor Luke Littrell sits down with Bryan Barrineau, Pastor of Family Ministries, to talk about an exciting week of Vacation Bible School at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. They discuss how God works through VBS to reach children and families, the impact of planting seeds of faith, and some of the stories that make this week so special each year. They also dive into th...

In Episode 22 of Beyond the Cove, Pastor Luke Littrell sits down with Pastor Darin Dunham, Senior Adults and Men's Pastor at Fruit Cove Baptist Church, to unpack his recent message on Psalm 23. Together they explore the comfort, guidance, and hope found in one of Scripture's most beloved passages and what it means for believers to trust the Good Shepherd in every season of life. The conver...

In Episode 21 of Beyond the Cove, Worship Pastor Luke Littrell and Senior Pastor Heath Woolman sit down with Doug Kowieski to talk about the heart behind the Cove Ministry at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. Doug shares how the ministry serves individuals and families through biblical care, support, and connections to Christian counseling resources. Together, they discuss the importance of walking along...

In Episode 20, Worship Pastor Luke Littrell sits down with Aubrey Thompson to hear his powerful testimony of survival, faith, and the life-changing power of prayer. Aubrey shares the story of a car accident that changed his life forever and how God worked through pain, uncertainty, and the prayers of countless people to bring hope and healing. This episode is a reminder that even in our darkest mo...

This week on the podcast, Worship Pastor Luke and Senior Pastor Heath sit down with Preschool Director Karin Woodley to talk about the heart behind the weekday preschool at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. Karin shares what her role looks like, how the preschool serves as an incredible opportunity to disciple young children and families, and why those early years matter so much. The conversation also co...

In Episode 18, Worship Pastor Luke Littrell, Senior Pastor Heath Woolman, and Worship Associate Lacey VanDoran recap a meaningful Mother’s Day Sunday at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. Pastor Heath talks more about the story of Hagar, who encountered God in the wilderness and called Him “El Roi” — “the God who sees me.” The conversation reflects on how God sees us in our pain, isolation, and uncertaint...

This week on Beyond the Cove, Worship Pastor Luke Littrell sits down with Senior Pastor Heath Woolman and Administrative Pastor Jake Lynch for a fun and meaningful conversation. We take some time to get to know Pastor Jake beyond the office and hear more about his role at Fruit Cove Baptist Church, along with plenty of laughs and behind-the-scenes moments along the way. The guys also recap Sunday’...

In Episode 16, Pastor Luke sits down with Pastor RJ to recap Sunday’s message on the Holy Spirit and the powerful vision of dry bones coming back to life from Ezekiel. Together, they unpack what this passage reveals about spiritual dryness, the power of God’s Spirit to bring renewal, and how believers today can experience true life again. This conversation is both a reflection on the message and a...

In this episode, Pastor Luke and Pastor Heath continue the Exiles series by walking through 1 Peter 4:1–6 and what it means to truly live different as followers of Christ. As believers, we’re called to leave behind our old way of life and step into a new identity shaped by Jesus. But that kind of life doesn’t blend in—it stands out. Luke and Heath talk through the tension of living set apart, how...

In Episode 14, Pastor Heath and Pastor Luke take a look back at this past Sunday and unpack the powerful reminder of what baptism really means. From celebrating life change to understanding the biblical significance behind it, this conversation centers on obedience, identity in Christ, and taking that next step of faith. Whether you’ve been baptized or are still considering it, this is a helpful a...

In Episode 13, Pastor Luke, Pastor Heath, and Pastor RJ sit down to reflect on Easter at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. From Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday, we talk through what we saw God do, moments that stood out, and the impact of the gospel on our church family. We also look ahead to what’s next and how we continue walking in the power of the resurrection.

In Episode 12, Pastor Luke and Pastor Heath reflect on the power and meaning of Good Friday and Easter. Through personal stories and pastoral conversation, they explore what it looks like to approach the cross and the resurrection with a childlike faith. From the weight of the sacrifice on Friday to the hope of Sunday, this episode is a reminder to slow down, see the story with fresh eyes, and tru...

In Episode 11, Pastor Heath and Pastor Luke are joined by their wives for a fun and meaningful conversation as they recap Sunday’s message from 1 Peter 3:1–7. This episode brings a fresh perspective from Casey and Blair, who share their hearts, experiences, and insights on marriage, respect, and living out this passage in real life. Expect plenty of laughter, honest moments, and practical encourag...

In Episode 10, Pastor Luke and Pastor Heath recap this week’s message from the Exiles series and connect it to what’s happening in the world today, including the conflict in Iran. They talk about what it means to live as exiles in uncertain times and how believers can stay grounded in truth, respond with faith, and keep their hope in Christ when the world feels unstable.

In this episode of Beyond the Cove, Pastor Luke is joined by Senior Pastor Heath Woolman to recap Sunday’s message from our High School Pastor, Kevin Sherman. They reflect on key takeaways from the sermon and what it means for our church as we continue walking through this season together. The conversation also looks ahead to the upcoming high school mission trip to Texas and how the Fruit Cove fa...

In this episode of Beyond the Cove, Pastor Luke sits down with Missions Pastor Jonathan Wilson for a powerful conversation about what it looks like to live as exiles both here at home and around the world. They talk about how our missions team is engaging locally and internationally, and how God is using ordinary obedience to make an eternal impact. From serving our neighbors to partnering across...

In Episode 7, Pastor Luke sits down in Italy with Pastor Alessandro from Living Word Church for a powerful conversation about global partnership, faithful ministry, and what God is doing beyond the Cove. Pastor Alessandro shares the heart behind his church, the challenges and joys of leading in Italy, and how we can be praying specifically for him and his ministry. He also reflects on the incredib...

In this special episode, Pastor Heath kicks things off before handing it over to Pastor Luke and Pastor Bryan for an important conversation with Krista Entsminger, candidate for Preschool Ministries Director at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. Krista shares her heart for preschool ministry, her calling to invest in the next generation, and what it means to partner with families during some of the most f...

Exile isn’t a call to hide. It’s a call to remember. In this episode, Pastor Heath and Pastor Luke talk about the beginning of Chapter 2 and the importance of remembering who you are in the middle of exile. It’s easy to withdraw, to isolate, and to live quietly disconnected, but exile was never meant to turn you inward. We talk about what it means to live openly and faithfully, not shrinking back,...

In this episode of Beyond the Cove, Pastor Luke and Pastor Heath are joined by Pastor Darin Dunham, our Prime and Men’s Pastor, to talk about what it looks like to live on mission in every stage of life. Pastor Darin shares the heart behind Prime Ministry, the upcoming mission trip, and how God is powerfully using the senior adult generation to make an eternal impact.

Pastor Luke and Pastor Heath welcome Karen Roy, Women’s Ministry Director and Fostering Hope Director at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. Karen shares powerful stories from the front lines of ministry, walking alongside families, supporting foster care initiatives, and equipping women to live boldly for Christ. Together, the team connects these stories to the ongoing Exiles sermon series, discussing how...

In this episode of Beyond the Cove, Pastor Luke and Pastor Heath sit down with newly ordained deacon Lou Ortiz to hear how God has faithfully worked through seasons of suffering, obedience, and surrender. Lou shares his powerful testimony of how hardship became a refining fire, shaping his faith, strengthening his calling, and preparing him to serve the church. This conversation directly echoes Pa...