Forest City Church Podcast

Week 9 of the All I Do Is Win series, “The Discipline of Discernment,” looks at Book of Joshua 9 and the story of Israel being deceived by the Gibeonites. Pastor Leonard Davis reminds us that the enemy often works through subtle deception rather than obvious attack, and that spiritual discernment—seeking God before we decide—is essential to avoid unnecessary complications in our lives. As you list...

In week 8 of All I Do Is Win, Leonard Davis walks us through Overcoming Defeat, reminding us that failure is not final when we are held by God’s steadfast, covenant love. Drawing from Joshua 7–8, this message invites us to return to the place of defeat, confront the battle within, and rediscover courage through wholehearted devotion and faithful obedience. Victory may not always come as a sudden m...

In Week 7 of All I Do Is Win, Jackie Glass invites us to confront what we keep hidden in her message, Dealing With What’s Hidden. Teaching from Joshua 7, she reminds us that Israel’s only defeat came not from enemy strength, but from hidden disobedience—and that healing begins when what’s hidden is brought into the light. You can’t win outwardly when you’re compromised inwardly, but God reveals no...

 In Week 6 of our All I Do Is Win series, Pastor Leonard walks through Joshua 6 and the fall of Jericho, revealing that God’s victories come through obedience, consecration, and trust in His presence—not human strength. Jericho was the gateway city, and God’s unusual strategy made it clear that the win belonged to Him alone. This message challenges us to resist cultural assimilation, hold tightly...

In Consecration Before Conquest, Pastor Leonard teaches that before God leads His people into victory, He calls them to pause and prepare. As Israel renews their covenant through consecration, we’re reminded that obedience often feels costly and vulnerable, yet our security is found in trusting God rather than our own strength. God invites us to cut away anything that hinders wholehearted devotion...

In Salt and Light, Pastor Leonard Davis calls the church to live as a distinct, faithful people—shaped by love, trust, and mercy—whose public witness reflects the Kingdom of God in a divided world. Rooted in Jesus’ teachings and the call to Life Together, this message challenges us to embody a faith that preserves, illuminates, and crosses cultural lines. Be sure to reference the Sermon Reflection...

In Week 4 of All I Do Is Win, Angie Addy teaches from Joshua 3, reminding us that winning in God’s Kingdom often means stepping into the impossible before we see the miracle. Through Israel’s crossing of the Jordan River, we’re challenged to grow a faith that believes God can, responds in obedience, and refuses to give up—even while waiting. Be sure to reference the Sermon Reflection Guide linked...

In his message titled, Be Strong and Courageous, Pastor Leonard takes us to Joshua 1, a moment where God’s people stand on the edge of change, facing fear, responsibility, and an uncertain future. Drawing a powerful parallel to moments of courageous obedience throughout history, he reminds us that winning isn’t rooted in confidence in circumstances, but confidence in God’s promises and presence. T...

In our 2nd week of Fighting to Win, Pastor Leonard unpacks Deuteronomy 6 in his message titled: "Fighting To Win".  to show that God’s goodness is lavish and undeserved, leading His people into abundance they did not earn. Yet God’s promises are often met with resistance, reminding us that winning requires a fight—naming our resistance, staying focused, and responding to God’s goodness with intent...

Week 1 of All I Do Is Win reframes what it truly means to win—not as comfort, ease, or success, but as faithfully moving toward God’s promises. In "Winning Through Obedience", Pastor Leonard teaches from Deuteronomy 6, showing that obedience is the pathway to flourishing and the way we take possession of what God has already promised. Rather than merely consuming God’s Word, we are invited to subm...

In week three of The Promise Advent series, Jackie Glass reminded us that Christmas celebrates not only what God did—sending a Savior—but what God is still doing: keeping on saving. Through the stories of Simeon and Anna, she showed how seasons of silence are not signs of God’s absence, but sacred spaces where God is attuning our hearts for His saving work. As we wait, we’re invited to name both o...

Pastor Leonard's final message of 2025, “Remember the Whole Way”, invites us to pause at the edge of a new year and reflect before rushing ahead. Drawing from Deuteronomy 8, Pastor Leonard reminds us that God calls His people to remember the whole journey—both blessings and hardships—as places of His faithful leading, shaping humility and trust. As a church and as individuals, we’re invited to rem...

In His Christmas message titled “The Promise Fulfilled,” Pastor Leonard explores how the birth of Jesus marked the long-awaited fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel—and its expansion to all people. What was once experienced externally through kings, sacrifices, and systems is now made personal and internal through Christ, offering restored relationship with God, true peace, and abundant life. Ch...

In week two of our Advent series The Promise, Pastor Leonard walks us through Isaiah’s powerful image of a stump and a shoot—reminding us that God’s promises are not canceled by human failure. Even when Israel’s disobedience led to discipline and loss, God was still at work, bringing life from what looked dead. This message points us to Jesus, the promised King, and invites us to trust that God is...

In the first message of our new series The Promise, Pastor Leonard Davis shows how Advent is rooted in a covenant God made long before the manger in his message titled "The Promise Made". In a world of uncertainty, we anchor our hope in the One who keeps His word. God’s promise gives us confidence to move forward—even when we can’t see the outcome.

Angie Addy brings the final message in our Made For More series with Purpose in Community. She’ll remind us that God designed us to live out our purpose together—building one another up, multiplying our impact, and reflecting Jesus to the world.

Pastor Leonard Davis has Week 5 of our Made For More series with his message titled Overcoming Uncertainty. This week’s focus reminds us that God’s purpose isn’t only discovered in the big, life-changing moments—it’s found in our everyday faithfulness. The small acts of kindness, the unnoticed service, the steady love we show to others… all of it matters deeply to God.

In Week 4 of Made for More, Pastor Leonard teaches that while our purpose is to know and glorify God, the way we live it out is uniquely shaped by our gifts and experiences. God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called, empowering us to serve in the way He designed. Discovering purpose begins with discovering who we were made to be, and it’s never too late to step into the life God has...

In this week’s message titled "Holy Discontent", Pastor Leonard reminds us that when our hearts are transformed by truly knowing and enjoying God, we begin to see the world differently—and feel compelled to make a difference. Through Nehemiah’s story, we learn that the burdens on our hearts may actually be invitations from God to join Him in His work of restoration. Even in our insecurities, God c...

Jackie Glass shares how true purpose isn’t something we design, but discover in Jesus in her message titled "The Call and the Stall: Purpose in Jesus", Through Paul’s story, she reminds us that God is present in both the call and the stall—shaping our purpose in every season.

Pastor Leonard and Andrea answer questions submitted by the congregation and give a summary of the importance of Life Together. 

We all long to know that our lives matter—that we were made for something beyond survival or success. In every season of life, purpose brings clarity, direction, and meaning. This week, in Pastor Leonard Davis' message titled The Search, we’ll discover how God is at work in us—shaping our desires, guiding our steps, and inviting us to live out His purpose with confidence and joy. Because when we a...

This week, Pastor Leonard Davis closes out our Grafted series with a powerful message on covenant, commitment, and community—reminding us that belonging to Christ means belonging to His people. Discover what it means to be truly grafted in and grow together as the body of Christ.

Pastor Leonard and Andrea answer questions submitted by the congregation and discuss how the forward and inward values make Forest City Church distinct. 

This week on the Grafted podcast, Gabe explores the Life Together Journey and why community isn’t just a nice add-on—it’s where God does some of His best work in our lives. From the early church in Acts 2 to practical ways we experience connection today, we’ll talk about overcoming barriers, carrying one another’s burdens, and stepping into real relationships that transform us. Tune in to discover...