GBC Empower

• Member shout-out for Pat Beavers and her leadership in women’s ministry  • Jake’s goal is to teach Landry to drive a standard transmission  • A push to create intentional family memories and time together  • Maverick’s goal to enter a season of spiritual rest after False Creek  • A practical commitment to less screen time and more real conversation  • Why planning matters and how Proverbs 21:5 s...

We celebrate a behind-the-scenes picture of servant-hearted love for a local school, then pivot to a question we all face: how do we find real joy when life stays busy? We wrestle with what Scripture says about work, rest, Sabbath, and community so we can stop sprinting through our days and start enjoying God and his people.  • member shout-out for Scott Gaylon and Brett Gabbart serving teachers a...

We talk about why gossip is treated like a “small” sin, even though it separates us from God and tears apart the Christian community. We break down how gossip shows up in church life and online, what it produces in our hearts, and what Scripture says to do instead.  • member shout-out for Russell Lightner and the behind-the-scenes work that serves the church  • why gossip feels normal in culture a...

We celebrate how God leads our church family through a two-year commitment that helps build needed space for a growing community. We also look ahead to what comes next and why giving and discipleship keep shaping us long after a building opens.  • celebrating Pat Demetru’s steady service, prayer, and care for others  • explaining the Let’s Go campaign as a spirit-led step to build space for growth...

We explain why we adopt the Church Center app and how it solves real communication gaps for both longtime members and brand-new visitors. We share practical features, biblical reasons for choosing what benefits others, and how one simple tool can strengthen unity across generations.  • member shout-out for Bertha Ninham and her shut-in ministry  • the challenge of keeping everyone informed across...

We show why the goal of our Christian walk is not to “reach” Jesus but to look more like Him, and we ground that in John 1 where Jesus is revealed as the Word. We share simple, repeatable ways to read Scripture daily and learn to spot God’s character across every book, even the hard ones.  • Member shout-out focused on ministers’ spouses and the unseen ways they serve  • John 1:1 and John 1:14 and...

We catch up on a massive Easter weekend in the new building, celebrate the people who carried the load behind the scenes, and laugh through a couple very real mishaps. Then we shift into our Sermon Spotlight on Matthew 13 and why Jesus’ central message is the Kingdom of God and the condition of our hearts determines what we hear.  • Easter weekend highlights and why preparation matters  • member s...

We share what’s changing at GBC as we prepare for a new building and a new Sunday rhythm while staying the same church at the core. We also talk about how to stop rushing through a busy season and choose prayer, presence, and joy as we step into a month of monumental Sundays.  • member shout-out for Caleb and Meg West and their family’s quiet, steady service  • why we use the podcast to communicat...

How Christians can handle stressful seasons with wisdom, presence, and courage. We share four anchors from Scripture to shift from frantic to focused and enjoy the good days again. • gratitude for David McKinstry’s leadership on the building project • stress as signal not identity • seek God’s presence first in busy seasons • let God guide the day’s load • live inside today’s boundaries, not tomor...

We turn a weekend high from D Now into a candid look at what it costs to follow Jesus in daily life. From Scripture to sideline stories, we unpack how to be set apart without hiding from the world and why joyful exhaustion can be a sign of real renewal. • shout-out to Theresa Osborne for prayerful service and quiet faithfulness • D Now recap with first-time volunteers and joyful exhaustion • paddl...

We trade ice storm stories for a deeper look at waiting on God and why delay can be holy. From Nehemiah’s four months to personal callings and a new church building, we show how prayer, preparation, and small faithfulness build strength for the right time. • member shoutout to Lane Minchew for faithful tech service and joyful presence • Why waiting is active trust rooted in prayer • Nehemiah’s hol...

We swap sick-day movie picks and celebrate a quiet hero in our church, then dig into how to respond when weather, schedules, and life blow up our plans. Trust replaces control, gratitude disarms anxiety, and service turns calm faith into action. • shout-out to volunteer leader Laura Higgins and first impressions work • how social media fuels fear during storms • the difference between concern and...

We celebrate episode 100 with a new tradition: honoring a GBC member who models quiet faithfulness, starting with security leader and servant-heart, Bart Perry. Then we preview our Nehemiah “rebuilding” series, share why process beats quick fixes, and map out 2026 priorities from service to Sunday night formation. • Nehemiah as roadmap for rebuilding people, not just walls • Prayer first, unity th...

We mark Ep 99 with laughter and then lean into childlike wonder, tackling honest Christmas questions about Jesus’ birth, humanity, and the meaning behind the Magi’s gifts.  • why a king was born in a barn • the humanity of Jesus and whether he cried • whether animals “knew” and what Scripture does and does not say • who could see the star and why the wise men followed it • the meaning of gold, fra...

Join Jake and Maverick as we dive deeper into making Jesus the center of our Christmas celebration and our lives. - Reading Scripture with your family - Spending time with your family and setting the example  - Pointing everyday things back to Christ. - Being intentional

We talk about gratitude, calling out the moments, meals, and mentors that shape our lives. From cornbread dressing to discipleship, we explore how honesty, prayer, and community guide us in choosing depth over hype this holiday season. • sports that pull families together. • Thanksgiving foods that carry memory and meaning, from dressing to sourdough rolls • honest, ungrateful list, including late...

 A grounded look at prayer through Hannah’s vow in 1 Samuel, asking how personal desires align with God’s will and serve His kingdom. We lay out a simple framework: pray biblically, trust God’s timing, and aim for answers that honor Him. • Hannah’s longing and vow set within God’s larger plan • praying within Scripture’s boundaries and language • trusting God’s will and timing even when delayed •...

• Paul’s warning to elders and why vigilance matters • Government persecution abroad and legal pressure at home • Works-based religion versus grace as the root • Secular ethics challenging Christian identity and practice • Scripture twisting and the need for context and testing • Sheep stealing and protecting unity in mission • Secularized Christ and guarding core doctrine • Practical steps for di...

We explore why small groups turn church from a crowd into a family, tracing a biblical pattern from Acts 2 and Ecclesiastes 4 to real stories from our Iron Men group. This week, we share how we measure health by circles, not rows, and outline simple ways to plug into a class. • fellowship as a central discipline alongside teaching and prayer • Acts 2 model shaping service, meals and shared needs •...

What are modern idols, and how do they form us? How worship shapes character and how to keep good things in their place. • defining idols in Scripture and today • Exodus 32 and the golden calf pattern • you become what you behold • phones, influence, money as subtle idols • worship that reforms us into Christlikeness • practical ways to grind down idols • John 4 and living water as true fulfillmen...

Two pastors untangle the difference between inherited religion and a lived relationship with Jesus, moving from family patterns to personal responsibility, testimony, and daily practices that form resilient faith. Scripture, stories, and a few laughs ground a clear path to owning what you believe. • defining generational sin versus personal standing before God • baptism, discernment, and how we li...

Spiritual disciplines can be challenging in our instant-gratification culture, but they're essential for growing as Christians. The path to spiritual growth involves daily, incremental steps rather than dramatic overnight transformation. • Spiritual disciplines extend far beyond Bible reading and prayer • Inward disciplines include meditation, fasting, simplicity, and solitude • Outward disci...

Churches are seeing an encouraging trend as younger generations attend in record numbers. This shift raises the question not of how to reach young people but whether churches are prepared for those already coming through their doors. • Young people aren't seeking entertainment but truth and biblical teaching • Creating multi-generational spaces builds a stronger community than age-segregated...

In moments of national tragedy, we explore how Christians can respond faithfully when faced with evil and suffering in our broken world. • Evil and suffering are realities in our fallen world since Genesis 3 • Our connectivity to news makes us more aware of tragedies happening everywhere • Romans 3 reminds us that "no one is righteous, not even one" • Jesus warned his disciples: "In...

We explore the importance of celebrating milestones and honoring those who've paved the way in our faith journeys. We dive into this topic as we celebrate Dr. Ed Peary, Georgetown Baptist Church's newly named Pastor Emeritus. • Dr. Ed Peary honored as Pastor Emeritus after decades of faithful ministry service • The biblical basis for ceremonies and remembrances in church life • Why ordin...