CityChurch Podcast

In this episode from the Freedom Conference, Ken Grenfell explores the different kinds of fear found in Scripture, distinguishing between the fear of the Lord, the fear of man, and what he describes as satanic fear. Through Isaiah 43 and Romans 8, he explains how fear can become a pattern that robs us of faith and identity, while emphasizing that our identity in Christ is the key to overcoming fea...

In this message, we explore the victory Jesus secured through His death and resurrection and what it means to live from our new identity in Christ. Through passages from Ephesians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, Romans, and 1 Peter, this teaching explains how believers have been set free from the penalty and power of sin, the curse of the law, and the dominion of darkness. It also unpacks the relationship be...

What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus? In this episode, Mark and Steve begin a new series on individual discipleship by exploring how Jesus formed people through relationship rather than simply through programs or information. They unpack the rabbi culture behind Jesus' invitation to "follow me," showing how discipleship is a personal journey of walking with Christ, being transformed...

What if one of the greatest keys to growth is learning when to step aside and create space for someone else? In this special message, we explore the surprising leadership lesson found in the Great Commission when Jesus entrusted His disciples with a monumental mission and then left, empowering them to carry it forward. Through the challenge to "use the left," this episode encourages believers to e...

In this episode, Mark and Steve discuss why a teachable heart is one of the most important qualities of effective leadership and discipleship. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explore how wise leaders remain humble, eager to learn, quick to listen, and willing to receive correction throughout every season of life. The conversation highlights the connection between humility and...

In this episode, the conversation explores why consistent character is one of the most important foundations of effective leadership and discipleship. Drawing from biblical principles, the discussion highlights how faithfulness in small, unseen moments shapes a leader's credibility, influence, and ability to serve others well. Mark and Steve examine the importance of keeping commitments, following...

In this episode of the City Church podcast, the conversation centers on the importance of remaining teachable as a leader and disciple maker. Drawing from Proverbs, James, and the example of Jesus, the discussion highlights how wise leaders stay humble, listen well, ask good questions, and remain eager to grow throughout every season of life. The episode explores how teachability is connected to h...

In this episode of the City Church podcast, the conversation focuses on the importance of accountability and transparency in leadership and discipleship. Drawing from scripture and personal experience, the discussion highlights how accountability is not about control but empowerment, helping leaders grow through humility, wise counsel, and authentic relationships. The episode explores the value of...

In this episode of the City Church podcast, the focus is on leading well at home as the foundation for effective leadership and discipleship. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3, the conversation highlights that leadership begins in the private spaces of life, emphasizing that if the gospel is not transforming relationships at home, it cannot be authentically lived out in public. The discussion explores the...

In this episode of the City Church podcast, the conversation centers on what it means to be hospitable in both spirit and practice, especially in the context of leadership and discipleship. Hospitality is presented as a vital and intentional expression of the gospel, not something to admire from a distance or outsource, but something to actively build into everyday life. The discussion highlights...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the conversation continues in the series on a biblical approach to leaders and disciple makers with a focus on living a life of generosity. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 9, the discussion highlights how generosity is essential to effective leadership and flows into every area of life including words, prayer, time, encouragement, and resources. The...

In this episode, we unpack how insecurity can quietly damage leadership and ministry more than external opposition ever could. The conversation dives into how leaders often fall into traps of comparison, control, and people-pleasing when their identity is not firmly grounded in Christ. Using powerful biblical examples and real-life leadership insights, the episode contrasts insecure leadership whi...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the series A Biblical Approach to Leaders and Disciplemakers continues with a message titled “Deep Love for People,” emphasizing that true biblical leadership is rooted in a genuine, Christlike love for others. The conversation highlights how God’s heart has always been for people, pointing to examples from Scripture such as Jesus’ compassion,...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the series A Biblical Approach to Leaders and Disciplemakers continues with a message titled “Anointed to Lead,” focusing on how true spiritual leadership flows from the presence and power of the Holy Spirit rather than position or personal ability. The conversation explains that the anointing is what empowers believers to hear God’s voice, fol...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the series A Biblical Approach to Leaders and Disciplemakers continues with a message titled “A Reputation of Spiritual Power,” focusing on what it truly means for leaders to carry evidence of God’s work in their lives rather than relying on personality, gifting, or human effort. Drawing from the examples of Jesus and Paul in 1 Corinthians 2, t...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the series A Biblical Approach to Leaders and Disciplemakers continues with a message titled “Anchored in God’s Word,” exploring how true leadership, discipleship, and spiritual growth must be firmly grounded in Scripture. The conversation emphasizes that biblical leadership flows from the character of Jesus and the authority of God’s Word rath...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the new series A Biblical Approach to Leaders and Disciplemakers begins with a foundational message titled “Passionately in Love with Jesus,” emphasizing that true leadership and disciplemaking start not with strategy, gifting, or influence, but with a deep and genuine relationship with Christ. The conversation explores how the Great Commission...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, listeners are introduced to an upcoming series titled A Biblical Approach to Leaders and Disciplemakers , offering an overview of what it means for every believer to walk worthy of their calling by helping others follow Jesus. The conversation explains that discipleship is not limited to church leadership but is a calling for parents, friends,...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the focus turns to one of the most hope filled prayers in Scripture as the conversation walks through Ephesians 3:14 to 21 and Paul’s prayer for inner strength and spiritual fullness. For anyone feeling tired, anxious, weak, or overwhelmed, this message highlights that real change begins from the inside out as Paul prays that believers would be...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, a new series begins in the New Testament book of Ephesians with a powerful focus on identity, unity, and the mystery of the gospel revealed in Christ. Centered on Ephesians 3:1 to 13, the conversation unpacks Paul’s description of a mystery once hidden for ages, that through Jesus people from every background can become heirs together, members...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the conversation centers on celebration, joy, and the feast of Purim as seen in the book of Esther, reflecting on how God brought deliverance, victory, and restoration to His people after a season of fear and uncertainty. The discussion highlights how mourning was turned into gladness, how God’s faithfulness deserves to be remembered, and how b...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the conversation continues in the book of Esther with a focus on courageous faith and the kind of courage that requires real risk. Using Esther’s decision to step forward before the king as the foundation, the discussion explores what it means to live beyond comfort, make difficult stands for integrity, and trust God in moments that feel costly...

In this episode of the City Church Charlotte podcast, the conversation continues through the book of Esther with a focus on miracles and the powerful reversal found in Esther chapters 5 and 6, where God works behind the scenes to turn impending destruction into unexpected honor. The discussion highlights Esther’s courageous step of faith, the fasting and consecration of God’s people, and the ordin...

In this episode of the City Church podcast, Mark and Steve continue their journey through the book of Esther by exploring the theme of purpose and the powerful truth that God positions ordinary people for extraordinary moments. As Esther chapters 3 and 4 unfold, listeners are drawn into the tension of a real and present threat against God’s people and Esther’s defining call to move beyond comfort...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call, Mark and Steve begin a new series in the book of Esther by exploring what it means to trust God during seasons when He feels silent. They discuss how Esther’s story unfolds without obvious miracles, prophetic voices, or direct mentions of God, yet clearly reveals His guidance, preparation, and sovereign timing behind the scenes. Using the imagery of being in...