City Rev Life Podcast

In this episode of the CityRev Life Podcast, host Angelica Barros welcomes Rebekah Barnes to continue the At Rest series with a conversation about creating healthy, God-honoring boundaries. Together, they explore why God established Sabbath, the modern-day “taskmasters” that keep us constantly striving, and how intentional boundaries help us protect what matters most. If you’ve ever felt overwhelm...

How do you lead with excellence without letting your work define you? In Episode 5 of the At Rest podcast, host Angelica Barros sits down with Michelle Shirley, CEO and Chief Heart Officer of Be Strong International, to explore what it means to experience true rest in the marketplace. As a leader overseeing a thriving nonprofit, Michelle shares the challenges of carrying significant responsibility...

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in our lives—but what if financial peace isn’t determined by the size of your bank account? In this episode of At Rest, Pastor Robey Barnes sits down with financial advisor, author, and podcast host Elizabeth Brickman to explore the deeper roots of financial anxiety and the surprising truth that financial unrest affects people at every income level. Dr...

In this episode of the At Rest series, Angelica Barros is joined by City Rev Women leader and longtime friend Erica Corona for an honest conversation about friendship, community, and finding rest in our relationships. Drawing from their own experiences as mothers, friends, and followers of Jesus, they explore God’s design for friendship, why meaningful relationships are essential for spiritual gro...

n Part 2 of our At Rest series, Angelica Barros sits down with Rebekah Barnes to explore one of the biggest barriers to true Sabbath rest: the inner critic. That harsh inner voice often uses shame, comparison, and the pressure to perform to keep us striving for approval and significance. Together, Angelica and Rebekah discuss how our culture’s obsession with productivity only amplifies that voice,...

In the first episode of our At Rest podcast series, Angelica Barros and Rebekah Barnes explore Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find true rest for our souls. In a culture that celebrates busyness, productivity, and constant motion, many of us struggle to slow down and embrace the rhythms God designed for our flourishing. Together, Angelica and Rebekah discuss why Sabbath is more than a day off—i...

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey is joined by Dr. Tariq King — AI industry leader, technologist, and longtime City Rev member — for a conversation about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and what it means for believers today. Together, they explore the growing world of “agentic AI” — systems designed not just to answer questions, but to reason, make decisions, and...

In Episode 2 of Faith & AI, Pastor Robey is joined by special guest and AI expert Tariq King for a conversation about one of the biggest questions parents are beginning to face: how do we disciple our kids in a world shaped by artificial intelligence? From homework help to entertainment, AI is quickly becoming a normal part of everyday life for the next generation. Together, they discuss the s...

AI is moving faster than most people can keep up with. In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes sits down with AI expert and tech leader Tariq King to revisit one of the biggest conversations shaping our world today. Since their last discussion over a year ago, artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved—changing the way we work, create, communicate, and think about the fu...

In this episode, Pastor Josh Slautterback sits down with Young Adults leader Jeremy Agosto and Angelica Barros, mother of three young adults, to talk about navigating the transition from dependence to independence. Together, they unpack Ephesians 6 and the command to “honor your father and mother,” exploring what honor looks like in every stage of life through value, respect, and care—even when op...

In Episode 3 of Parenting Young Adults, Pastor Josh Slautterback sits down with Pastor Craig Stephens and Angelica Barros to talk about one of the hardest parts of parenting—when your kids start making choices you don’t agree with. How do you respond with both grace and truth? This conversation introduces a powerful framework to help parents navigate everything from personal preferences to deep fa...

Episode 2 of Parenting Young Adults dives into one of the hardest but most important shifts for parents—learning to release control while staying spiritually connected. Pastor Josh Slautterback sits down with Pastor Craig Stephens and Angelica Barros to talk about what it looks like to guide rather than control, trust God with your child’s future, and stay present without overstepping. This conver...

In this first episode of Parenting Young Adults, Pastor Josh Slautterback sits down with Pastor Craig Stephens and Angelica Barros to unpack the shift from raising kids to guiding young adults. Together, they explore what it looks like to release control while still leading with influence—anchoring everything in a biblical foundation from Deuteronomy 6 and Ephesians 6. This conversation is full of...

In this special Easter episode, Angelica Barros sits down with Pastor Craig Stephens to walk through the powerful journey of Holy Week and what it means for us today. From the humility of Jesus at the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, to the weight of His sacrifice on Good Friday, the silence of Holy Saturday, and the victory of Easter Sunday, this conversation invites you to slow down and reflect o...

In Part 2 of our Easter series, Jeremy Agosto sits down with Pastor Craig Stephens to explore how we can truly prepare our hearts for Easter—not just celebrate it. This conversation dives into the meaning of Lent, its roots in the early church, and why more believers today are rediscovering practices like fasting, prayer, and generosity. Pastor Craig breaks down how Lent isn’t about obligation or...

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Jeremy Agosto sits down with Pastor Craig Stephens to unpack the true meaning of Easter—moving beyond cultural traditions like eggs and the Easter Bunny to rediscover the power of the resurrection of Jesus. Together, they explore the historical and biblical roots of Easter, its connection to Passover, and how Christians can faithfully engage with moder...

In this powerful episode of From Skeptic to Seeker, Ricardo Diaz shares his honest journey from doubt to faith and the quiet persistence that helped lead him there. For years, Ricardo wrestled with skepticism about God and the claims of Christianity, while his wife faithfully loved him, followed Jesus, and continued praying for his heart to change. Through real-life struggles, meaningful conversat...

In this episode of From Skeptic to Seeker, host Angelica Barros sits down with longtime City Rev attender Dennis Valentin to hear the powerful story of his journey from doubt to faith. Dennis shares honestly about the questions, skepticism, and life experiences that once kept him distant from God, and the moments that began to shift his perspective. Through personal stories and reflection, Dennis...

In Episode 2 of From Skeptic to Seeker, host Angelica Barros sits down with Jeff and Korrie Palmer to share their powerful journey back to faith and how it transformed their marriage, parenting, and home. Jeff, who was raised in church, reconnected with Jesus after moving to South Florida, while Korrie rediscovered her faith through watching her children experience church in a fresh and personal w...

What happens when the person who has the most questions about God becomes the one searching for Him? In the first episode of our new series Skeptic to Seeker, Pastor Craig Stephens sits down with Marcy Bussell to unpack her deeply personal journey from doubt to belief. Marcy didn’t grow up blindly accepting faith. She wrestled with it. Questioned it. Pushed back against it. For a long time, skepti...

In this episode Dating 101: Dating Your Spouse, Host Angelica Barros and Pastor Craig Stephens talk about why dating shouldn’t stop at “I do.” Drawing from Angelica’s 25 years of marriage (including a memorable snorkeling date) and Pastor Craig’s honest retelling of a birthday dinner gone wrong, they share both practical wisdom and real-life humor about keeping romance intentional. Rooted in Prove...

We’re throwing it back to this City Rev Life episode where Pastor Craig Stephens and Jeremy Agosto talk through a question a lot of people are quietly asking: Should you live together before marriage? In this conversation, they unpack what Scripture actually says, why this decision matters more than culture lets on, and how it can shape your faith and future relationships—for better or worse. If y...

As we’re walking through a marriage series and heading toward Valentine’s Day, we’re throwing it back to this City Rev Life episode where Pastor Craig Stephens and Jeremy Agosto talk honestly about dating and one of the most important questions you’ll ever face: Who should I build my life with? In this conversation, they unpack why faith matters so much in relationships, the challenges that come w...

In Hell, Part 2, Pastor Craig Stephens and Pastor Josh Slautterback walk through Jesus’ sobering parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16, unpacking what it reveals about hell, eternity, and our response today. Rather than focusing on fear or speculation, this conversation centers on the relational separation from God that defines hell and the choices that shape our spiritual direction. Draw...

In this follow-up episode, Jeremy Agosto sits down with Pastor Robey Barnes to unpack Sunday’s teaching on the book of Philemon and continue an important conversation around slavery, scripture, and the heart of the gospel. Rather than avoiding the hard questions, this discussion leans into the historical and biblical context of Philemon—exploring how Paul addresses injustice, power, and reconcilia...