Covenant NC Podcast

Addiction can take many forms, some in sex and others with drugs.  Today is Part 2 of a two part episode special where we talk to 2 guys as they tell us their testimony of recovering from drug addiction.  Ryan Stertzbach (Host), Pastor Mike, Derek Curl, and Brain Lane. Questions for Today: 5.    In your opinion, are some more susceptible to addiction? 6.    How did you get your freedom from addict...

Addiction can take many forms, some in sex and others with drugs.  Today is Part 1 of a two part episode special where we talk to 2 guys as they tell us their testimony.  Ryan Stertzbach (Host), Pastor Mike, Derek Curl, and Brain Lane. Questions for today 1.    How did your addiction start? 2.    When did you realize you were addicted? 3.    Why did it start? 4.    Who got hurt the most?

Part 2 of our discussion on where we have failed as a church in connecting with college students!  But all hope isn't lost! We also discuss some strong solutions to this problem and was we can stay connected as a church! Questions for today: 1. Some believe that there is an agenda within the college community to change the ideology of this group. Do we believe this to be true? 2. How can we c...

The idea of what they labeled “The Broken Pipeline.” What they were describing was the pipeline that is the church that ministers well to children, youth, and adults; but loses its focus when it comes to college aged kids. In other words, we lose a ton of kids from the church when they leave to go to college. While many of them come back some time in adulthood, many never do. We have a broken pipe...

Comparison is the thief of joy, happiness and so much more.  Join our host and guest speakers how to combat comparison and not to fall into that comparison trap we all fall into sometime!  Questions For Today 1.Why is it dangerous to compare ourselves with others? 2.Do you ever feel like you’re just enough and in what areas do you feel like you struggle the most in this? 3.How do you combat your f...

The Women's Ministry take over the Covenant Podcast for Episodes 13 and 14!  Grace Botkins (Host) is joined Megan Lawing, Brooke Caldwell. and Jessica Hurt to talk about how to battle fear and anxiety during this stressful time!  Questions For Today! 1. How have you struggled with fear? 2. What has helped you overcome your fears? 3. With everything that’s been going on with the virus and poli...

What does it look like for us right now to give God our very best?  Ryan Stertzbach (Host), Pastor Mike, Nathan, and Aaron discuss this topic and what the Bible says about how God expects our very best!  Questions: 1.    What does giving God our best look like to you? 2.    Is it possible for that to look different for others? 3.    What is “polluted” worship? 4.    What is the modern translation...

During this time of uncertainty it is more important than ever to lead your kids in a biblical way!  Ryan Stertzbach (Host) is joined by Mike Devine, Aaron Grooms and the new Children's Pastor Grace Botkins as they share their hearts and practical ways you can improve your family discipleship at home! QUESTIONS: 1.     How much does it matter if mom and dad are active in the church? 2.     Wh...

Host: Ryan Stertzbach Joined by Pastor Mike, Nathan, and Grooms People have been asking how the CHURCH should be responding to the current situations and mandates from our government, such as the stay-at-home and mask policies!  We break down what the Bible says about these things! Part #2 of 2 part episode.

Host: Ryan Stertzbach Joined by Pastor Mike, Nathan, and Grooms People have been asking how the CHURCH should be responding to the current situations and mandates from our government, such as the stay-at-home and mask policies!  We break down what the Bible says about these things! Part #1 of 2 part episode.

Part 2 of the special podcast with Pastor Mike and Jordan Green from Pursuit Church!

On today's episode we talk about the tough questions surrounding worship! Can you worship God in wrong ways? What direction would you give to someone that says they can worship God at home or in nature? Ever had a season that you were going through the motions of worship – how can you change that? How can you prepare your heart / mind for worship? Does true worship have a style? Worship is of...

A special Covenant Podcast conversation here! Huge thank you to Jordan Green from Pursuit Church coming down and breaking down what it means to be the CHURCH in these times! We hope this conversation challenges you! 💪

On today's episode we talk about what worship looks like for us and break down some hard topics about worship! Like, Share, and rate our show if you like it! So much talk about worship, can we define it? Why worship -- what impact does it have on my life? Often hear people say “lifestyle of worship” -- what does that mean? Why is worship so uncomfortable for some? What prompts you guys to wan...

Today we talk about the importance of relationships and how they can relate to the church!  And why is unity so important?  Listen and find out!   Remember, if you have any suggestions for topics or you want to see us discuss email us at the email address CovenantChurchNC1@gmail.com! In John 17, Jesus prayed for God to make us ONE…  Questions: - Do I really have to forgive everybody? - What if oth...

Is the Bible still relevant?  That's what we talk about in E4 of the Covenant Podcast : Uncomfortable Conversations! Make sure in order to stay up to date, subscribe and like! Give us a rating above! The questions we go over on this episode: - Is the message of the Bible outdated? - Isn’t the Bible thousands of years old and doesn’t that affect its practicality for today? - Who wrote the Bibl...

Today we are asking the question does God really speak to us as his kids?  What are your thoughts? Does God really speak to humans? Does He still speak in our day? If so, how am I supposed to know if it’s Him? How can I be sure it’s not me, what I ate, or me wanting my own desires? What is the best way to check my own heart so I know if I’m making it up? Ref: Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and tea...

Today's episode shines a light on the uncomfortable topic of giving, in respects to tithing, giving to charity, and blessing the people around you!   Like and share! Is it really necessary? Is this really a New Testament thing? Do I need to participate in it? How can I trust what they do with my money? Can’t I just give my money to others and leave the church out of it?

Uncomfortable Conversations is a series in the Covenant Podcast where we talk about topics and conversations that can be sensitive to believers!  Today we talk about why it's important to go to church and be involved in a local mission!  We go over some of the following topics: 1 - Does God really care if we go to church? 2 - Surely, we can go to heaven without going to church? 3 - Do I have...