"Growing In Grace" - a Podcast of Gracehills Church

Episode 64: "A Life That Transforms Others" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt wrap up the Family Portrait series by exploring what a truly transformed life looks like. In Ephesians 4, Paul shows that following Jesus is more than avoiding sin — it's about putting on a new life that reflects Christ. This conversation dives into how transformation changes our thinking, our...

  In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack what it means for Grace Hills Church to be multiplication focused. From Deuteronomy 6 to the Great Commission, Scripture makes it clear: the mission of Jesus compels us outward — into our homes, our neighborhoods, and the nations. This conversation explores why discipleship begins in the family, why the local church must raise u...

Episode 62: "Saved People Serve People" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack one of Jesus' most sobering teachings — the separation of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25. Jesus makes it clear that a heart transformed by the gospel produces a life that serves others. This conversation explores what it means to be a service-oriented church, why serving doesn't earn...

Episode 61: "No Rogue Christians: Why Community Is Essential" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt continue the Family Portrait series by unpacking Ephesians 4 and the church's core value of being community minded. Scripture makes it clear: there is no spiritual growth apart from biblical community. Together, they explore why God designed the church with leadership, purpose...

Episode 60: "But When God…" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack why being gospel-centered is not just a church value — it's a necessity. Walking through Titus 3, they explore how the gospel grounds us in humility, guarantees our salvation and future, and guides how we live, serve, and teach. This conversation reminds us that the gospel isn't just something that save...

Episode 59: "The Family Portrait: Living the Mission" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt kick off the Family Portrait series by unpacking Romans 12:1–2 and Grace Hills Church's mission: to lead people to a life transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. This conversation explores the difference between information and transformation, why God's mercy is the catalyst for re...

Episode 58: "Two Foundations, One Choice" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt conclude the Upside Down Kingdom series by unpacking Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7. Jesus makes it clear: hearing His words isn't enough—obedience is the foundation that determines whether our lives stand or collapse when storms come. Together, they explore the diff...

Episode 57: "The Narrow Path: No Neutral Ground" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack one of Jesus' most sobering and urgent teachings from the Sermon on the Mount — the narrow gate. Drawing from Matthew 7, this conversation challenges the idea of spiritual neutrality and exposes the danger of confusing popularity with truth. Together they explore the difference betw...

Episode 56: "The Antidote to Anxiety" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack Jesus' words in Matthew 6:25–34 — one of the most practical teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus shows that anxiety isn't defeated through effort, planning, or control, but through trusting the heart of a good Father who provides, knows, and cares. Together they explore what it means to...

Episode 55: "Kingdom Over Clutter: What Are You Really Living For?" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt dive into Matthew 6:19–24, where Jesus asks one of the most revealing questions of all: "What are you really living for?" Together they explore how our hearts follow our treasure, how materialism clouds our spiritual vision, and why a divided heart can't fully serve God'...

Episode 54: "The Lord's Prayer: A Pathway to Pray" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack Jesus' words in Matthew 6:9–15 — The Lord's Prayer. More than a routine recitation, it's a pathway that reshapes how we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. Together they discuss what it means to see God as Father, to live dependent on His daily provision, to forgive like...

Episode 53: "Presence Over Performance" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt dive into Jesus' teaching on prayer and fasting from Matthew 6:5–18. It's not about performance, public attention, or manipulating God for results — it's about presence, patience, and private communion with the Father. Together they unpack what it means to pray with authenticity, fast with purpose,...

Episode 52: "Giving Without the Spotlight" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Matt and Pastor Brandon unpack Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:1–4 on giving, motives, and the secret place. Jesus warns us not to practice righteousness for applause, but to pursue a heart that seeks God's approval above all else. This conversation explores the temptation to perform faith publicly, the difference between...

Episode 51: "Grace in the Face of Hate" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Elder Mike Davis joins Matt to close out Matthew chapter 5 and unpack one of Jesus' hardest teachings — loving your enemies. From "turning the other cheek" to "going the extra mile," this message challenges the world's idea of fairness and points us toward a radical, Spirit-empowered love. They talk about real forgiveness...

Episode 50: "Faithfulness Over Feelings" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt talk about what Jesus teaches on marriage, divorce, and keeping your word in Matthew 5:31–37. Jesus shows that marriage is more than a feeling — it's a lifelong covenant meant to reflect His faithfulness to the Church. Together they discuss God's original design for marriage, how to walk through b...

Episode 49: "The Upside-Down Path to Purity" In this episode of Growing in Grace , Pastor Brandon and Matt dive into one of Jesus' most direct and uncomfortable teachings — lust and adultery (Matthew 5:27–30). Jesus doesn't just deal with external actions; He goes straight to the heart. Together, they unpack how lust promises pleasure but leaves only wreckage, how to confront the lies it tells, an...

Episode 48: "Before You Worship, Go Make It Right" In this episode of  Growing in Grace , Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack one of Jesus' most challenging teachings from the Sermon on the Mount — dealing with anger and pursuing reconciliation. Jesus shows us that sin doesn't start with our hands, it starts in our hearts. Together, they explore what it means to let go of bitterness, why reconciliation...

Episode 47: "Good Enough? Jesus and the Law" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack Matthew 5:17–20, where Jesus makes the radical claim that He didn't come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. Together they talk about why we'll never be "good enough" on our own, how Jesus perfectly kept the Law we could never fulfill, and why real obedience flows from grace, not gui...

Episode 46: "Shining Bright in a Tasteless World" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:13–16 where He calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Together they explore what it means to preserve truth in a decaying culture, to live in a way that makes others thirsty for Christ, and to shine with both grace and tru...

Episode 45: "Mercy, Masks, and Living the Beatitudes" In this episode of  Growing in Grace , Pastor Brandon and Matt continue the Upside Down Kingdom series, exploring the last four Beatitudes in Matthew 5. From showing mercy and living with a pure heart, to making peace and standing firm under pressure, this conversation will challenge you to live out the values of Jesus — even when it costs you...

Episode 44: Living the Upside Down Kingdom In this episode of  Growing in Grace , Pastor Brandon and Matt kick off a brand-new series in Matthew 5–7, the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus flips the world's definition of blessing upside down — calling His followers to be poor in spirit, to mourn over sin, to walk humbly, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Together, Brandon and Matt unpack how the...

In this episode of Growing in Grace , Pastor Brandon and Matt continue unpacking the framework of the early church — Gather, Grow, Go, and Give. Together they highlight how gathering with God's people is more than routine, why real discipleship happens as we grow through small groups, what it looks like to go boldly into our community with the gospel, and how giving our time, talent, and treasure...

Unstoppable Gospel: Storms, Snake Bites, and Serving in Hardship In this final chapter of Acts, Paul survives a shipwreck, endures a snake bite, and still presses on to serve others and proclaim Christ. In this episode of  Growing in Grace , Matt and Pastor Brandon unpack how God uses unexpected kindness, the strength of community, and even seasons of suffering to advance the gospel. Together, the...

Episode 41: Finding Faith in Rough Seas In this episode of  Growing in Grace , Pastor Brandon and Matt unpack Acts 27—the story of Paul's storm-tossed voyage to Rome. What starts as a warning ignored quickly becomes a full-blown crisis: a hurricane-like storm, a ship on the verge of breaking apart, and a crew who has lost all hope. Yet right in the middle of the chaos, Paul stands up and points ev...

Episode 40 – Purpose in the Pause Stuck. Delayed. Forgotten. That's how Paul's two years in prison could have felt—but instead, he saw every moment as an opportunity for the gospel. In Acts 25–26, Paul turns trials into testimonies before kings and governors. In this episode, Pastor Brandon and Matt challenge you to see your waiting seasons as God's preparation for something greater.