Church Unplugged

How do you know when you’re ready for marriage? We have all heard the phrase, “When you know, you know!” but flippancy aside, there are many serious considerations before entering the sacred union of man and wife. In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing how to know you're ready for the covenant of marriage.

Have you ever asked the question, "Am I called to ministry?"? In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're diving into how to know if God has called you to ministry as a career.

In this episode of Church Unplugged, we talk about how Christians ought to respond to the government and civic authorities in a way that is honoring to God.

There is a lot of talk in our culture about toxic leadership both inside and outside the church. Rather than talking about toxicity, in today's episode of Church Unplugged, the CCC Leadership Team takes a look at what healthy leadership should look like and how we as Christians can know that our leaders are healthy. Listen in to hear more!

Have you ever had a hard time envisioning the Bible as one cohesive story? In today’s episode, the CCC Leadership Team shows us why it’s important that Jesus is at the center of the Bible and how this changes the way we read and respond to the biblical text in our day-to-day lives. As we see Jesus at the center of each story, we will find ways to practically keep him at the center of ours too. Lis...

What is church membership, and why does it matter? Tune in to hear CCC Leadership define church membership, consider where we find it in the Bible, and discuss how it contributes to a healthy church.

In case you missed it, our lead pastor, Joe Coffey, took a sabbatical for the past three months. This time off was a gift from CCC elders to allow Joe and his wife time to relax, restore, and prepare for their continued ministry! Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged as Pastor Joe shares how he felt about going on a sabbatical, what he did, and what God taught him.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  Christians may recognize these as the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians. But, how do we cultivate and grow this fruit in our lives? How do we spot it in others and seek to nurture it in ourselves?  In this episode, CCC Staff shows us that the fruit of the Spirit is never cultivated by our mere willpo...

Have you ever struggled with the biblical sexual ethic?  Christianity and culture can often clash on the topic of sexuality. So what does the Bible truly teach about sex? How does Jesus’ love for us and the gospel relate to this topic? At the heart of this discussion is an important question we must ask ourselves: Can we trust God in this area of our lives?  In today’s podcast episode, CCC staff u...

As Christians, we know it's important to integrate our faith into our family life, but how can we make that happen? Perhaps more importantly, how can we make that happen in a way that feels enjoyable and authentic rather than something that your kids dread? These are all questions that the CCC Leadership team tackles in the newest episode of Church Unplugged. Tune in for practical tips and encoura...

Tune in as CCC's Leadership Team speaks with author and pastor Scott Sauls about how we can live as Christians who bring light to our post-Christian culture. Whether you're a student, stay-at-home parent, or working full time outside of the home, you don't want to miss this episode!  Scott will be speaking at Considering Jesus on Aug. 11. Learn more about this free event at ccchapel.com/considerin...

As CCC spends 10 weeks studying the Old Testament, we know that people may have many questions about this part of the Bible. Especially in 2021, when the stories may feel hard to grasp, we wanted to discuss common objections people may have about the Old Testament and point you to the truth.  Tune in as CCC staff discusses the believability objection, moral objection, and relevance objection to th...

Conspiracy theories, the belief that a covert but influential organization or person is responsible for a circumstance or event, have always existed. But you may have noticed a rise of these theories in the past year as they've become more influential and mainstream. So, as Christians, how do we respond? Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged as CCC Leadership considers the temptation of consp...

Tune in as we celebrate our church's 40th anniversary with CCC Leadership and Founding Pastor Jim Colledge. In this episode, Jim shares the story of how God called him to start Christ Community Chapel, then known as Hudson Community Chapel. If you love listening to stories and want to be reminded of God's faithfulness, don't miss this episode!

In this episode, Pastor Zach references the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Learn more about each below! The Apostles' Creed The Nicene Creed The Parable of the Prodigal Son

How should we respond when we see Christian leaders mess up publicly? Sometimes it can be tough to balance accountability with grace, understanding that no one is perfect. Tune in as CCC Leadership discusses this nuanced topic, sharing how Christians can have a healthy view of leaders who feel more like Christian celebrities at times.

Does the church exist primarily for Christians to grow or as a means for missions? The answer is both! When we view the church as belonging to Jesus, we see that he desires Christians to flourish and for non-Christians to be brought close. Tune in as CCC Leadership thinks through the motivation behind this question, what the Bible says, how CCC has handled this topic.

What is cancel culture, and how can we practice a healthier model of accountability as Christians? One that not only corrects but supports and restores? Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged as CCC Leadership unpacks cancel culture from a biblical perspective!

With the Reimagine vision, we have three numeric goals. We dream of seeing 10,000 people within 10 miles of CCC come to know Jesus, 60 churches planted, and to give $30 million to global missions. So, why set such high numbers? Or, why set numbers at all? Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged as CCC Leadership discusses the benefit of measuring what we are doing as well as how they set each g...

Historically, counseling has carried a negative stigma, especially within Christianity. But given the past year's events, we have all become more aware of the need to care for our mental and emotional health. Tune in as CCC Leadership reflects on the benefits of counseling and shares what they have learned in their own experiences with counseling. If you'd like to learn more about what the Care te...

To put it simply, Critical Race Theory looks at society in terms of how it is structurally biased against other races, specifically the black community. You might have noticed that lately, there is a lot of debate about CRT among Christians. It's clear that this is an important topic for us to talk about with an honest, loving, gospel-lense. Tune in to the latest episode of Church Unplugged as CCC...

If you grew up in church in the '90s or 2000s, you might be familiar with the idea of purity culture––a specific way of teaching about sex, dating, and marriage. Though parents and leaders had good intentions, the teachings of purity culture left many with a skewed, shame-based understanding of sexuality and relationships. Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged as the CCC Leadership Team unpac...

Historically, men and women of all different ethnicities have mobilized the gospel and contributed to Christianity. Yet, history does not always highlight the significant role Black Christians have had in our faith. So if God is writing the story of Christianity using people of all races, why does it seem like only white Christians have shaped our theology? Tune into this episode of Church Unplugg...

How should Christians respond to difficult things? Loving and trusting God does not mean we are always happy. Rather than expressing an inauthentic faith, God allowed us to lament. Lament says, "I'm sad. I'm struggling. And God is still good." Tune in to this week's Church Unplugged as CCC Leadership digs deeper into the idea of lament and how believers can express their sorrow in a healthy way.

What is Christian nationalism? How can we balance a healthy love for our country while remembering we belong to the Kingdom of God first? It's easy to think there are only two options: blind patriotism or complete apathy toward our country. But for Christians, there has to be another way. Tune in as CCC Leadership tackles this complex topic, pointing us toward the way of Jesus.