Faith Forward Podcast - CFC Ashburn

"Love each other as I have loved you," (John 15:12). What if Jesus is offering us a far greater gift than we've realized or experienced? We often conclude that "community" is a convenience, not a necessity. That loving others is more about acts of service than "knowing and being fully known." What if there's more? Join Brian and Jon for a sincere, heartfelt conversation about one of our greatest n...

No longer slaves, but now sons and daughters of a good Father. And not just sons and daughters, but heirs -- with full access to an incredible inheritance. Knowing that truth is important. But LIVING in that reality is where true transformation takes place. Where do you find yourself today? And what would it look like to experience more of who God says you already are? Sit down with Jon and Pastor...

You are called to be a "give-away" person. But what does that mean? And more importantly, what gets in the way? Join Brian and Jon as they offer some transparent and helpful insights on how to allow Jesus to "re-tune" our hearts in this essential part of Kingdom life.

We're back with another season on the Faith Forward podcast, and we're going back to basics. What is it that God asks of us? What is He truly after? And what gets in the way? Join Pastor Brian and Jon as they share practical suggestions and personal stories on how to walk even more closely with God.

It's our last episode before summer break, and as we wrap up the Heartbeat series, we return to everyone's favorite topic - pain and suffering. But this time, the question is how to see the hardships of life in a redemptive and eternal way. That does NOT mean minimizing or ignoring or comparing to others. It DOES mean learning to ask God to show us how He sees our circumstances, AND how He's askin...

In this combo episode, we look at the practical ways we can share a message of grace and repentance with others -- while also making sure we're truly experiencing that same freedom ourselves. Sound like a lot to cover in one episode? You bet! So join Brian and Jon as they share from the heart about God's heartbeat for you and your neighbors.

You can live in your Father's house and still not know His heart. Last week we looked at the younger son; this week we examine the heart of the older son. They both have lived with their father and both have been blind to who He truly is and what He truly wants from them. Join Brian and Jon as we examine the ways in which our heart mirrors the heart of the older son...and how we can see more of th...

You can live in your Father's house and still not know His heart. Jesus tells a story of a father with two sons -- two sons who have lived with their father but have been blind to who He is. Join Brian and Jon for a practical and honest look at how each of us has more in common with the "prodigal" than we realize...and how we can see more of the Father's heart.

When it comes to using your giftings and stepping into your purpose, are you more comfortable doing things "for God" or "with God"? Just as important, are you willing to do things "with God" in both your areas of strength AND weakness? Unsure? Listen in as Mike Haynes and Jon share stories and helpful suggestions on how to make this life-changing shift as we live out of our purpose.

Do you feel like you have an answer to the age-old question, "What's my purpose?" God's miraculous act of redemption gives you a "why" for your life -- a "why" that not only shapes you but also affects others. And that "why" can often feel difficult to uncover, and harder still to live out. So pull up a chair and join Brian and Jon for a conversation around purpose, gifting, and passion. You'll be...

God wants everyone to be redeemed - AND - God wants everyone to live from the reality of their redemption. Whether you decided to say "yes" to Jesus today or you've been walking with Him for decades, God still has more to show you about what it means to be His...to be Loved...and to be Accepted. Join Brian and Jon for a helpful conversation on discovering the "more" that God has for all of us.

On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Every person cheering that day for Jesus had expectations for what His entrance would mean: perhaps as conqueror or prophet or healer. But Jesus was something greater still. He was King. What if we, too, have misunderstood what Jesus' entry into our life really means? Join Brian and Jon for an honest, practical self-reflection on...

We asked Dr. Patti Broderick to extend the conversation on recovery from painful experiences - particularly those hurts experienced within the church. What can the path to restoration look like? What are some unhelpful ways to deal with the hurt? And how do we engage (or re-engage) with the body of Christ as we heal? Join Patti, Brian, and Jon for a powerful and helpful conversation on the path to...

You have an enemy. Do you live like it? God commands us to resist our enemy and to be aware of his schemes, but if we're being honest, we don't always feel like we know HOW to do those things. So, join Brian and Jon for a practical, how-to conversation on the reality our spiritual enemy and the tools that help us to stand firm against him.

The call to holy living requires the pursuit of something so painful and so wonderful that it's a wonder we survive its cultivation...and ever survived its lack. Humility. The invitation - and the command - to a life of humility is inescapable across the breadth of the Scriptures, and yet it's one of the most misunderstood spiritual traits. So come join Brian and Jon for a very practical deep dive...

Part of "alien living" is developing a deep love for those around us. Not just an intellectual assent to the command to love, but a genuinely deep love...a cheerful sharing of yourself and all that you have with those around you. But how do we do that at a heart level? Join Mike Haynes and Jon Ackerman for a practical discussion on the disruptive and uncomfortable process of loving from the heart.

How do you handle suffering when it comes out of nowhere? And how do you prepare for the suffering you know is coming? Join Brian and Jon for a helpful conversation on cultivating your ability to suffer well...because suffering is a guarantee for all those that choose to follow Jesus. Do you feel prepared?

Part of the call to holy living is to not repay evil for evil. But what exactly does that mean...and when may we be doing it without even realizing? Join Brian and Jon for a practical conversation on forgiveness, blessing, and the incredible challenges in doing so with those who have hurt us.

Holy living is challenging. Very challenging. There are so many aspects of life, both within us and around us, that are fundamentally opposed to the holy life God invites us to...and one of those is our understanding of freedom. So where do we start? How can we be both holy and free? Join Brian and Jon as they discuss some of the major roadblocks to holiness and some of the practical steps we can...

We are called to be holy and live holy lives, but our definition of holiness and our understanding of how to be holy may actually be keeping us from the very thing we seek. So come join Pastor Lee Towns and Jon Ackerman for a practical conversation on one of the most challenging topics to implement in our life with God.

Living holy lives...living as aliens and strangers...without being alienating and strange. If there was ever a need for helpful suggestions and practical next steps, this is it! So, join Brian and Jon as we begin 2023 with a conversation on living differently, thinking differently, and seeing ourselves, God, and the world around us differently than we ever have before.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And we're taking one episode to summarize 4 weeks of Sunday teaching on "how to have a wonderful life." Where do we find it? What gets in the way? Why can't I seem to make it happen? Join Brian and Jon as we wrap up 2022 with some practical suggestions and a message of hope.

Our pain, and the pain of others, insists on answers. Why is this happening? Why me? Why them? Why now? What did I do...or what didn't I do? Most of all, though, is the question: God, what are You doing? If you've ever found yourself asking those questions, join Brian and Jon for part 2 of a series on Physical Healing as we expand the kind of conversation we have with Jesus during times of sufferi...

Is God still in the business of healing? Yes! Then why didn't He heal me (or the person I prayed for) when I asked? The topic of physical healing is incredibly sensitive for us, in part because it combines the pain of physical suffering with the pain of confusion and disappointment. And in the face of that much hurt it often seems easier to not ask...not pray...not hope. But what if God's up to mo...

For the third week on Prayer, we're shifting the focus back to our side of the conversational relationship with God. How do we move from transactional prayers to a transformational conversation? Sincerity and submission is a good place to start. Wondering what that looks like in a practical way? Join Brian and Jon for a helpful look at the journey we all must take.