Church Folks

In a world that increasingly says gender is fluid, self-defined, and ultimately unimportant, many people are asking a deeper question: Does being male or female actually matter? In this episode of 10 Questions, we tackle the question: “Who Cares If You’re a Boy or a Girl?” Drawing from Rebecca McLaughlin’s 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity and the teaching of Scrip...

Episode 7 Description: Why Can’t We Just Agree That Love Is Love? “Love is love.” It’s one of the most common and compelling phrases in our culture today. But what do we actually mean when we say it? Is love simply about sincere feelings and personal happiness, or is there something deeper that gives love its meaning and purpose? In this episode of 10 Questions, we tackle one of the most sensitive...

For many people, science and Christianity seem to be locked in a never-ending battle. The common assumption is that as science advances, faith becomes unnecessary. But is that really true? In this episode of 10 Questions, we explore the question: “Hasn’t Science Disproved Christianity?” Drawing from Rebecca McLaughlin’s 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity and the tea...

Can the Bible really be trusted? Or is it just an ancient book full of myths, contradictions, and outdated ideas? In this episode of 10 Questions, we tackle one of the most foundational questions about Christianity: “How can you believe the Bible is true?” Drawing from Rebecca McLaughlin’s 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity and Scripture itself, we explore why Chris...

“Jesus may be true for you, but not for me.” It’s one of the most common ideas in modern culture—but does it actually make sense? In this episode of 10 Questions, we explore the difference between personal preference and objective truth, and why Christianity isn’t presented in the Bible as merely a helpful belief system, but as a claim about reality itself. Drawing from Rebecca McLaughlin’s 10 Que...

In a culture that celebrates inclusion and diversity, Christianity is often seen as narrow, exclusive, or even opposed to difference. So is that fair? In this episode of 10 Questions, we tackle the question: “Isn’t Christianity against diversity?” Drawing from Rebecca McLaughlin’s 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity and the Bible, we explore whether Christianity actu...

10 Questions is a thoughtful and engaging podcast that tackles some of the biggest questions people—especially teens and families—are asking about Christianity, life, and meaning. Inspired by Rebecca McLaughlin’s 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity, each episode takes one question and explores it with clarity, honesty, and depth. Rather than offering quick, surface-l...

In this powerful episode, Of Trials and Truth, we sit down with Ross Smith to hear a story forged in the crucible of war. Deployed overseas in the late 2000s, Ross entered the battlefield without a firm foundation of faith—but what he encountered there would change him forever. Amid uncertainty, danger, and the weight of life-and-death moments, something began to shift. By the time Ross returned h...

In this final episode of our Walk in the Spirit series, we look at the last fruit Paul lists in Galatians 5: self-control. In a world that constantly tells us to follow our impulses and express every feeling, Scripture calls believers to something different — a life shaped and governed by the Spirit of God. Self-control isn’t simply strong willpower or personal discipline. It’s the Spirit-produced...

In this episode of the Church Folks Podcast, we continue our Walk in the Spirit series by looking at the often misunderstood fruit of the Spirit: gentleness. In a culture that celebrates being loud, forceful, and always winning the argument, gentleness can easily be mistaken for weakness. But Scripture paints a very different picture. Biblical gentleness is not passive or timid — it’s strength und...

Faithfulness rarely makes headlines, but it’s one of the clearest marks of a life shaped by the Spirit. In this episode of Church Folks, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by looking at the quiet strength of faithfulness — the steady commitment to God, His Word, and the people He has placed in our lives. Together we explore how our faithfulness grows out of God’s perfect faithfulness, why...

Goodness is more than being nice — it’s moral courage shaped by the character of God. In this episode of Church Folks, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring what biblical goodness really means and why it goes deeper than cultural definitions of “being a good person.” Together we look at how goodness flows from a transformed heart, why it often requires quiet courage, and how Spir...

Kindness isn’t weakness — it’s the visible expression of God’s grace at work in us. In this episode of Church Folks, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring how Spirit-formed kindness shows up in our words, our reactions, and the way we treat people — especially when it would be easier to be harsh. Together we look at how God’s kindness toward us becomes the foundation for kindness...

Patience sounds simple — until life slows down, people frustrate us, or prayers go unanswered longer than we hoped. In this episode of Church Folks, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by talking about the kind of patience the Spirit grows in us — a steady, long-suffering love that trusts God’s timing instead of demanding our own. Together we explore how God’s patience toward us becomes the...

Peace isn’t just quiet moments or a stress-free life — it’s a deep, steady wholeness that comes from being made right with God through Jesus. In this episode of Church Folks, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring the kind of peace the Spirit produces — the kind that holds firm even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Together we talk about peace with God, peace within, and...

Joy is more than a good mood or a positive mindset — it’s a deep, Spirit-formed confidence rooted in what God has done and what He has promised. In this episode of Church Folks, we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit by talking about a kind of joy that can exist even in hard seasons. Together we explore how joy is different from happiness, how it’s anchored in salvation rather than circ...

Love is the first fruit listed in Galatians 5 — and that’s not an accident. In this episode of Church Folks, we kick off a new series walking backward through the fruit of the Spirit by starting at the root: love. But not the sentimental, Hallmark-card version. We’re talking about the kind of love that comes from the Spirit, is defined by Jesus, and shows up in real, everyday life — especially whe...

What does a lifetime of faithfulness really look like—not in theory, but in the long, slow obedience of real life? In this episode, we sit down with Mary Ann Wimberly, a woman whose story bears the quiet strength of endurance shaped by God Himself. Rooted in James 1:2–4, this conversation explores how trials don’t derail faith but deepen it, producing perseverance, maturity, and a life that reflec...

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re not chasing trends or turning pages just to feel new—we’re putting roots down. In this episode, we introduce CORE7, the seven core values that will shape the life, discipleship, and direction of our church in the year ahead. This isn’t a sermon series breakdown and it’s not a program rollout—it’s a vision moment. A look at who we are becoming on purpose. CORE7 is ab...

In this episode, we linger with Simeon’s Song from Luke 2:25–35 and listen for the quiet sound of a soul at rest. Through reflective meditation, we explore how faithful waiting, Spirit-led dependence, and the recognition of Jesus as the promised Messiah lead to lasting peace. Simeon’s words affirm that God keeps His promises—even when fulfillment carries cost and sorrow. This conversation invites...

In this episode, we step into the fields of Bethlehem where heaven split the night and the angels delivered the greatest news the world has ever heard. Together we reflect on The Angel’s Song in Luke 2:8–20 — a song of glory, peace, and unstoppable joy. We explore how the arrival of Jesus draws near the blazing glory of God, awakens holy wonder, and sends ordinary people running with extraordinary...

In this episode, we step into the quiet, weighty story behind Zechariah’s Song in Luke 1:67–79 — a song born from silence, shaped by meditation, and overflowing with praise. Together we explore what happens when the Word of the Lord is allowed to settle deeply in our souls, confronting our doubt, strengthening our faith, and awakening true worship. This reflective monologue invites our church fami...

In this episode, Tyler takes us into the heart of Mary’s Song from Luke 1:46–55 — a hymn of surrender, awe, and wholehearted adoration before the God who sees, calls, and lifts the lowly. Through a lyrical spoken-word reflection, we explore what it means to magnify the Lord like Mary did: not just with our lips, but with our whole lives. This episode invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and let...

Gratitude isn’t just good manners — it’s good theology. In this episode of Church Folks Podcast, we dive into the heart of thanksgiving and discover how true gratitude changes everything: our outlook, our worship, and even our warfare. From the ten lepers who forgot to thank Jesus to Paul’s command to “give thanks in everything,” we’ll see how remembering the Giver turns everyday moments into acts...