Churchosity Podcast

Is the Church dead? Is she still necessary? Is she still relevant? In this episode we take a look at the church of Smyrna, who thought they were dead and yet, Christ reveals their true condition: they are very much alive! We then ask how this church speaks to the current state of the Church, especially at our local level. Josh Lofthus from "The Reformatory" podcast joins me as we discuss...

We kick off our new series "State of the Steeple" with an intro episode.  Listen as we talk about what is going on with the Church, why so many problems exist, and what Scripture says is the prescription.  Heath shares a little about his own personal life experience in churches while stressing the point of 7 letters to the 7 churches in Revelation chapters 2 & 3: Jesus Christ walks i...

It is so difficult to rejoice when people are cruel to us. Especially when that cruelty leads to persecution for our proclaiming the Gospel. Concluding the series on the sanctification process, we continue the discussion on persecution, the Church, and why we should consider ourselves #blessed when we go through it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend ab...

What is persecution? What does it look like? Why does it happen? In this episode, my wife Andrea joins me again! We reminisce about our old Youth Group days and we dive into the center of the issues bringing persecution to the Church; and some of those may surprise you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend about what we're doing here! Home Page: http...

What "peace" are we bringing? In this episode we continue our discussion of what it truly means to be blessed and we ask the question: what is a peacemaker? My wife Andrea joins me as we dig a little deeper into the sanctification process and how that applies to our relationships with others. Listen as we unpack the disunity in the Church, make gratuitous "Hamilton" references,...

How good is "Good Enough"? What does it mean to be "pure in heart" in a time when purity, just like truth, is relative? In this episode, we look at the turning point in Christ's words to His people that will start to make them (and us) very uncomfortable. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend about what we're doing here! Home...

Hunger, Thirst and be Merciful.  What do these actions have to do with being authentically "blessed" and what do they actually look like? As we continue our series in Matthew 5, we dig a little deeper into the progression of walking with Jesus while looking at culture today as a comparison. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend about what we&apos...

In this episode we shift gears a little and take a look at how the Church is responding to COVID-19, and all of these "mandates" we're being given. Or rather, how we aren't responding. In the best offense against the spread of this virus has been a string defense; at least that is what the "experts" have told us. However, these people keep changing their minds and it...

In this special Christmas episode ,we take a brief look at the characters of The Nativity and see what it was that drew them to the Manger. We'll explore a little cultural history and background and ask if we come to the Manger in like or similar manners. The shepherds, the Magi, Mary and Joseph, and even Herod are all part of the conversation. Listen as we venture into the heart and mind of...

What is the REAL meaning of Christmas? On this special Christmas Eve episode, we discuss what is at the very center of Christmas: Christ. We also make the connection between Christmas and The Cross. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend about what we're doing here! Home Page: https://www.churchosity.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchositypod...

This week we introduce the new series and begin tackling two tough questions:  - What does it REALLY mean to be blessed?  - Who are those that ARE "blessed?" Come listen as we talk about some tough stuff...you just might be surprised! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend about what we're doing here! Home Page: https://www.churchosity.com/ P...

We continue our discussion through the Beattutudes in Matthew 5, diving deeper into the understanding of what it REALLY means to be blessed? This episode we cover two points" - Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  - Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. You will DEFINITELY enjoy this one! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell...

Blessed are the Gentle... Tonight we continue our series as we take a look at what it means to be "gentle" in a world that is anything but that. When looking at the biblical prescription for being blessed it is not hard to discover where the world and our culture are missing the point. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend about what we're d...

To kickoff the "new" Podcast,  we'll take a look at the pros and cons of what we're being forced to deal with as a means to fighting COVID-19. - To mask or not to mask? - Students in school or not? - Businesses open or closed? - Inside or outside dining? Or only take-out? - Who and What are we supposed to believe? Join me as we take a look at the biblical perspective on these a...