Flatirons Community Church Audio Podcast

Ever feel stuck in your faith? This week, Karl and Jesse kicked off the 35 Day Challenge with a call to get all the way in. Don't settle for shallow. God’s calling you deeper into real freedom.5 habits. 5 weeks. One step at a time:Sacrifice. Pray. Move. Bible. Serve. Download the challenge app here: https://qrco.de/bgFb79

What if fear isn’t the problem, but staying stuck is? This isn’t just about a horse. It’s about every one of us who’s been stuck, scared, running in circles trying to feel safe. At Horse Weekend, Todd Pierce shows us what happens when trust replaces fear, and love rewrites the story. Through the gentle, unscripted dance between a man and a horse, you’ll see the gospel in real-time—no sermons, just...

What kind of legacy will you leave? One that spirals upward toward strength and faith, or downward toward destruction? The 5 Chairs series calls out men to step into the Driver’s Seat and Captain’s Chair of their lives, not just for themselves, but for the generations that follow. From the early “me for me” years to leading a family from a “me for them” mindset, Pastor Jim Burgen lays out the hard...

What happens when we never grow out of the high chair? This week, Pastor Jim pulls no punches as he digs into how we accidentally raise weak men when we bubble-wrap our boys, give in to tantrums, and never teach first-time obedience. Using raw stories and biblical truth, Jim shows why parents must prepare their kids for a future where mom and dad won’t always be there. This message isn’t just for...

From childhood to legacy, each one shapes who you are and who you’re becoming. Skip one, and it will come back to haunt your marriage, parenting, and purpose. What if the man your son becomes, or the man your daughter dates, depends on what you do next? From emotional toddler to wise mentor, each chair shapes your soul, mind, strength, and heart. Jim reminds us that spiritual maturity isn’t accide...

Three Chairs, spiritual compromise, Christian parenting, legacy, lukewarm faith, men's ministry, discipleship, generational impact, what chair are you really sitting in, and who's watching you? What if your quiet compromises today are shaping your kids' faith tomorrow? This message hits hard because it matters. Jesse walks us through the story of David, Solomon, and Rehoboam, three gen...

What if your family dysfunction isn’t the end of your story, but the beginning of a new legacy? This is a raw and real story about grace, brokenness, and the power of keeping a promise. Teaching from 2 Samuel 9, this message zooms in on the story of Mephibosheth, a forgotten, crippled man hiding in shame, who’s fetched by a king and given a seat at the royal table. It’s not just about a guy in the...

What do you do when someone wounds you—and you're left with the fallout? Steven Lee shares a raw, personal story of betrayal and loss, wiring nearly all his savings to a scam artist, and how that wound could have shaped his story. But instead of staying stuck in pain or lashing out in revenge, Steven takes us to the cave with David in 1 Samuel 24, where we learn three ways to respond when life...

Ever feel like your life hasn’t turned out the way you hoped? This message is for anyone living under the weight of unmet expectations. Pastor Ben walks through the pain of disappointment when marriage, parenting, health, or faith just doesn’t pan out, and how it slowly chips away at our resolve. Whether you’ve been let down like Samuel or feel like the disappointment yourself, like David, there’s...

Ever feel like your family's mess disqualifies you from God's best? Carl kicks off House of Dysfunction by owning the chaos in his own family, from plastic-covered couches to Haitian Thanksgiving drama. But it’s not just laughs. He walks us through the messy, powerful story of Rahab, a woman whose past screamed “disqualified” yet whose faith changed everything. This is a message for anyone who fee...

This weekend, we wrestled with one of the most human questions imaginable: what will our bodies, minds, and relationships be like in heaven? Jesse and the team got real about scars—both physical and emotional—and how the hope of resurrection gives new meaning to suffering. With stories like Jackson and Glenn’s, we saw how healing in heaven isn't just physical; it’s deeply relational and redemp...

What if Heaven is better than you ever imagined—so good you don’t even have the words? This week, we explore what the Bible actually says about heaven, not just myths or cartoons, but a place of healing, wholeness, and unimaginable joy. From the scars we carry to the deepest longings we chase, Jesus doesn’t just promise to make things new; He promises to make them better. Jim walks us through our...

In this deeply moving episode, Pastor Jesse continues our series on Heaven — not as a distant theological concept, but as a living hope that shapes how we live today. We explore the reality of eternity, the nature of judgment, and what Scripture says about the current Heaven, the eternal Heaven, and yes — even a bit about Hell. But more than that, we open up about the personal hopes we carry for H...

What if facing death is the only way to finally live? Most people spend their lives avoiding the thought of dying—but what if that’s where real clarity comes from? In this honest and hope-filled message, we wrestle with the question “What happens when you die?”—through personal story, Jesus’ final moments on the cross, and the raw truth about heaven and hell. This isn’t scare-tactic religion. It’s...

In Episode 1 of our Heaven Limited Series, we unpack what the Bible actually says about heaven, not pop culture myths, not Sunday school clouds, but the real deal. Pastor Jesse shows how Scripture paints a picture of heaven not as an escape from earth, but as God’s plan to restore it. If you've ever felt like this world doesn't fit? Like success, stuff, or survival mode just isn't cutt...

What if the emptiness you feel isn’t because you’re doing life wrong, but because you’re expecting earth to deliver what only heaven can? We’re kicking off Heaven Week 1 by rethinking everything we thought we knew about the afterlife. Most of us don’t have time to think about heaven—we’re just trying to get through the week. But what if a right view of heaven could radically change the way we live...

Are you loving the people in your life as well as they need you to? This past weekend, Jim Burgen challenged Flatirons with a bold call: stop playing it safe, and start loving like Jesus. Whether it’s your spouse, your kid, a coworker, or a friend—you’re being invited into a summer of intentional, no-strings-attached love. Not the kind that waits for a return or assumes “they already know,” but th...

Have you ever wanted to save a loved one from making the wrong choice? Or maybe control a dynamic that was going differently than how you wanted it to? In today's message, Jim reviews the movie Beautiful Boy and connects it to our lives, and encourages us to change our approach to some of life's most significant challenges by relying on God to do what only he can do.

Are you letting your past fly your future? This week, we kicked off At The Movies with Top Gun Maverick—and it’s way more than jets and adrenaline. Jim Burgen unpacked how guilt, shame, pride, and fear keep us stuck living a small, wounded life. Maverick's struggle mirrors ours: you can have all the skills in the world and still be haunted by what you haven't surrendered. Through Jesus, we...

Ever felt like you’ve gone too far to be forgiven? This Easter message from Jim Burgen hits deep—because it's for the guy who didn’t mean to get lost, the one who got dropped, and the one who flat-out chose the wrong path. Through the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, Jesus makes one thing clear: no matter how you got lost, He’s coming for you—not to shame you, but to...

What if the ancient Passover meal has always been pointing to Jesus? In this powerful Communion Week message, we connect the dots between the first Passover in Egypt, the crucifixion of Jesus, and the spiritual battle still raging today. From Moses to the Upper Room, we unpack how the blood of a lamb became the ultimate rescue plan. Communion isn’t just a tradition—it’s a declaration of freedom, v...

What are you still waiting for before you trust Jesus? In this message leading up to Easter, we unpack Jesus' confrontation with the religious elite in Matthew 12 and his bold claim that only one sign is enough: his resurrection. It's not about rule-following or demanding proof—it's about surrender. If you're stuck in doubt, frustrated with brokenness, or just on the fence, Jesus&#...

What did Jesus really mean in the Sermon on the Mount—and why does it still challenge everything we think about God, faith, and who’s invited into His Kingdom? In this deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount, we walk through what Jesus really meant when He said the Kingdom of God is near—and why it changes everything. From who’s “in,” to how we live, to what our lives are producing, Jesus flips rel...

What do you do when forgiveness feels like betrayal? In this powerful message, Ben tackles one of Jesus’ most uncomfortable teachings: radical, no-limits forgiveness—even when the wounds are deep. Using the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, we wrestle with justice, pain, anger, and whether forgiving someone means letting them off the hook. The answer? Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusin...

Who is your neighbor, and what does it really mean to love them? Guest speaker JT Riley from Local Point Church in North Carolina unpacks Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus challenges us to move beyond self-preservation and take real action. Loving others means putting them first, showing mercy, being hospitable, and living generously. So, who is the Holy Spirit putting on your heart right now? Will you o...