CityChurch Podcast

In this episode of Worthy of the Call, Mark and Steve conclude their series on Ruth by exploring how God is always working a bigger picture than we can see in the middle of our present circumstances. Using the imagery of stepping back from a painting, they reflect on Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz to show how ordinary faithfulness, daily obedience, and simple acts of kindness can shape extraordinary future...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call, Mark and Steve reflect on the story of Ruth to reveal how God’s redemption is personal, public, and permanent, pointing clearly to Jesus as our ultimate redeemer. They explain how redemption in the book of Ruth required qualification, relationship, and a costly payment, and how Jesus fulfills all of these perfectly by becoming human, living without sin, and g...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call , Mark and Steve explore the powerful theme of redemption through the story of Ruth and Boaz, revealing how this ancient narrative points directly to Jesus as our ultimate kinsman redeemer. They unpack what it means for Christ to be worthy, wealthy, and willing to save, and how His sacrifice provides everything needed to restore what we cannot fix on our own....

In this episode of Worthy of the Call, Mark and Steve continue the Bigger Than You Think series with a deep conversation about being “in the market for favor” and how God positions people for divine opportunities through simple faithfulness, humility, and attentiveness to His presence. Using the story of Ruth, they highlight how ordinary moments become sacred when we choose to say yes to God, serv...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call , Mark and Steve continue the Bigger Than You Think series with a conversation titled “Faithful in the Small Things.” They unpack how simple, consistent acts of obedience, kindness, and devotion shape our spiritual lives far more than we often realize. Using Ruth’s story as a guide, they explore the hidden power of daily faithfulness, how God uses ordinary mom...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call , Mark and Steve continue the Bigger Than You Think series by exploring the blessing of loyalty and how small faithfulness can unlock great futures. Using the story of Ruth and Naomi, they highlight how true loyalty is not just an action but a reflection of character, revealed most clearly when life becomes difficult. They discuss how crises of belief test our...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call , hosts Mark and Steve continue their Bigger Than You Think series with a powerful conversation titled “Redeeming Identity.” They explore how easily we can lose sight of who we are when we let the world, painful experiences, or false voices define us instead of God’s truth. Drawing from the story of Naomi in the Book of Ruth, they show how she went from being...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call , hosts Mark and Steve begin a new series called Bigger Than You Think , exploring the powerful story of Ruth and what it teaches about trusting God through every season of life. They focus on the theme “From Famine to Fruitfulness,” looking at how God works even when life feels empty or barren. Through the story of Naomi, they unpack how times of spiritual fa...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call , Mark and Steve discuss the concept of the “trellis and the vine,” a powerful picture of how discipleship flourishes when organic spiritual growth is supported by intentional structure. They explain that just as a vine needs a trellis to hold up its branches and bear fruit, the church needs rhythms, systems, and spaces that sustain and nurture discipleship. T...

In this episode of Worthy of the Call , hosts Mark and Steve explore the true meaning of discipleship and what it looks like to follow Jesus while helping others grow in their faith. They describe discipleship as an apprenticeship where believers intentionally and relationally learn from Christ to become more like Him. The conversation emphasizes that discipleship is not about completing a program...

In this bonus episode of Worthy of the Call , we pause the regular series to reflect on a foundational truth: the power and purpose of walking closely with God. Drawing from Exodus 33, Psalm 16, and John 15, we explore what it means to linger in God’s presence and live with Him, not just for Him. Learn how God’s presence transforms our lives, overcomes idols, and leads us into deeper joy and lasti...

Mark Bailey and Steve Maag get together to talk about how to walk with God in our day to day life.

Mark Bailey and Steve Maag get together to talk about how to walk with God in our day to day life.

Mark Bailey and Steve Maag get together to talk about how to walk with God in our day to day life.

Mark Bailey and Steve Maag get together to talk about how to walk with God in our day to day life.

Mark Bailey and Steve Maag get together to talk about how to walk with God in our day to day life.

Mark Bailey and Steve Maag get together to talk about how to walk with God in our day to day life.

Walking with God isn’t about striving or performance it’s about relationship, partnership, and daily dependence. In this episode of Worthy of the Call , host Steve Maag and Pastor Mark Bailey unpack what it truly means to “walk with God” in everyday life. From Enoch’s example in Genesis to Jesus’ invitation in John 15, they explore how abiding, obedience, and intimacy with God transform ordinary m...

Being saved doesn’t always mean living free. In this episode of Worthy of the Call , host Steve Maag and Pastor Mark Bailey tackle one of the most overlooked steps in the Christian journey: finding true freedom in Christ. They unpack what Scripture teaches about freedom from sin, shame, fear, and lies, and explain why many believers still feel “stuck” even after salvation. With insights from Galat...

Baptism is more than a ritual it’s an act of surrender, obedience, and faith. In this episode of Worthy of the Call , host Steve Maag and Pastor Mark Bailey unpack the meaning and significance of baptism in the Christian life. From honoring the faith of parents to publicly declaring new life in Christ, they explore how baptism symbolizes dying to the old self and being raised with Jesus into resur...

What does it really mean to know God? In this cornerstone episode of Worthy of the Call , host Steve Maag and Pastor Mark Bailey dive into one of the most important questions of faith: moving beyond simply knowing about God to truly experiencing Him. Together, they unpack Paul’s words in Philippians 3, explore the difference between religion and relationship, and share how knowing God transforms f...