Harbor Church Podcast

What do you do when freedom feels a little too broad? This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are breaking down how to actually live out our freedom in Jesus without misusing it. Plus, we dive into the questions sent in by you, the listeners: why God plays detective in the Bible (even though He already knows the answers), how to handle health struggles, and why we don't celebrate Passover in the...

It is possible to live in a free country and still not be free. In this message, Pastor Josh points to the deeper freedom Jesus offers, one that is not tied to a government, a paycheck, or a change in circumstances. Because bondage usually starts with a lie, every bit of real freedom begins with the truth that only Jesus can give. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click t...

If you struggle to read the Bible consistently, welcome to the club. Today, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are  stripping away the "churchy" expectations and getting real about why scripture can feel like a chore—and why it’s worth pushing through anyway. We talk about how to transform your reading from a checklist item into a catalyst for genuine personal growth. It's time to stop survi...

The armor of God is not just meant to help believers survive spiritual attacks, it is meant to help them move forward. In the final message of Unstoppable 2, Pastor Ron looks at the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, and shows why Scripture is not just something to own, hear, or admire, it is the truth God gives His people to fight deception, break chains, and take ground. If faith has felt def...

The armor of God is not just meant to help believers survive spiritual attacks, it is meant to help them move forward. In the final message of Unstoppable 2, Pastor Josh looks at the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, and shows why Scripture is not just something to own, hear, or admire, it is the truth God gives His people to fight deception, break chains, and take ground. If faith has felt de...

From late-night spiral sessions to playing out worst-case scenarios in your head, our minds can feel like our biggest battlefield. This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are talking about the Helmet of Salvation, and digging into what it actually looks like to put it on. Join us as we chat about how to stop letting our thoughts run wild, how to anchor our minds in what's actually true, and why...

What if your stability has nothing to do with your circumstances, and everything to do with what goes on between your ears? This week, we’re looking at the helmet of salvation - God’s built in method to protect our thoughts. Tune in to learn how to stop letting negative thoughts run your life, and discover how God’s rescue plan doesn’t only change your eternity, but your every day battles. If you’...

We’ve all been there: you’re trying to stay strong, but you feel like you’re running on empty. This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are sitting down to talk about the spiritual fatigue nobody likes to admit to. What do you do when God feels completely silent? How do you keep going when you’re just plain tired of holding it all together? We’re diving into the messy middle of waiting, handling disa...

Before faith is used to advance, it has to be strong enough to defend. In this week’s message, the shield of faith is seen through the story of Hannah, whose battle was not against a person, but against waiting, discouragement, and time. When the enemy can’t destroy faith, he will try to exhaust it, but Scripture reminds us not to grow weary in doing good, because the promise is attached to endura...

It’s easy to talk about peace when life is smooth sailing, but what about when everything goes off the rails? Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are talking about how to stop settling for "good enough" when it means caving on what's best and missing out on God’s peace. Plus, we address the elephant in the room: how to keep moving forward when God feels totally silent.

Ephesians 6 doesn’t just describe peace, it tells believers to put it on so they’re fully prepared to walk into real life. In this second week of our Unstoppable 2 sermon series, we're exploring what it looks like to carry peace into pressure, temptation, and cultural pushback, with Daniel 3 as the picture of steady faith when everyone else is bowing. This is an invitation to stop chasing cont...

Between culture, social media, and even other Christians, there are a million loud voices telling us what’s "true." How do you figure out the right path when the overwhelming majority is running the other way? Pastor Josh and Katie Rose sit down to talk about how to navigate spiritual warfare without becoming paranoid or hyper-spiritual, how to find a litmus test for truth when you don&#...

The Armor of God was never meant to make life comfortable, it was meant to make believers stand firm when the fight gets real. This message unpacks why the battle is spiritual, why truth and righteousness are essential, and how “selective hearing” can quietly create spiritual blindness. If compromise has started to feel normal, this is a call to drop the pursuit of perfection and live surrendered...

Most families don’t need more pressure, more control, or “more power,” they need a stronger foundation. In this message from the Family Matters series, Pastor Jimmy shares a hopeful reminder: good intentions cannot sustain what only God can build. If home feels strained, relationships feel fragile, or trying harder has left you exhausted, this is an invitation to rebuild with God at the center. If...

We pray for God to change our circumstances, but what if that requires us to do something new? This week, Katie Rose sits down with Pastor Ron Sears to hear some wisdom on what it looks like to trust God through every phase of life - the comfortable and the scary. We’re diving into the "renovation" phase of faith - breaking down old thought patterns, dealing with the internal clutter, an...

Ever feel like fear is defining whether or not you move forward? Whether it’s your family, your health, your finances, or your future, God is calling you to move beyond the wilderness of the "known" and step into the "new." This week, we’re diving into Joshua 1 to see how we can find the strength and courage to enter the new territory God has for us - even when we don’t feel pr...

We all want good friends, but are we being the kind of friends the Bible describes? This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose explore the "above and beyond" lifestyle. We’re moving past surface-level "How are you?"'s and looking at how to show up when life gets inconvenient, creative ways to serve your friends, and removing the barriers that keep your community from Jesus.

True friendship is more than just showing up; it’s about carrying one another through good times and bad. But how do we mirror that sacrificial love in a world that prioritizes "self"? Join us as Pastor Josh walks through a powerful biblical example of faith in action—showing us how to become the kind of friends who bring others to what they need, even if it’s inconvenient. If you’re new...

We often treat boundaries like concrete walls designed to keep people away. But what if their true purpose is to help us love better? This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are breaking down the difference between healthy limits and relational withdrawal. We explore how to set boundaries that honor your soul while keeping you leaning toward—not away from—God and your community.

If boundaries aren’t defined, dysfunction will define them for you. In this week’s message from the Family Matters sermon series, Scripture reframes boundaries as far more than self-protection. Boundaries are a way of honoring God and putting what He has for you ahead of what others want from you, with the clarity and courage to name it, set it, and live it. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get...

What happens when God interrupts your plans with a better way? This week, Erik Cabral joins Katie Rose to share his honest journey of transformation. From navigating the complexities of a blended family, to surrendering his marriage to God’s design, to battling cancer, Erik discusses how the most difficult seasons of his life became the foundation for his greatest blessings.

In real families, workplaces, and church communities, unity rarely happens by accident, especially when people bring different histories, expectations, and wounds into the same space. This message from the Family Matters series walks through Colossians 3 with a simple goal: creating relationships where grace is stronger than tension, love is louder than criticism, and peace becomes the standard in...

Growth is rarely a graceful process. If you’re currently in a season of relational tension or personal struggle, this episode is for you. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are discussing the "growing pains" of the soul: why God uses the difficult things for our good, the reason relationships are our biggest refining fires, and how to start looking out for others when you feel like you’re barely...

Nobody actually likes being uncomfortable. But if we want to see growth in our lives and our families, we can’t stay in the "comfort zone" forever. This week, we continue our Family Matters series with a powerful message from guest speaker Scott Harrop. Scott reminds us that those "growing pains" we feel in our relationships and our faith aren't just obstacles - they're...

This week, we’re getting into the messiness that is parents & kids. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about how parents shape the way we view not only ourselves, but our Heavenly Father. Plus, they get practical about how to navigate the different phases of parental relationships, from diapers to diplomas and beyond. Whether you are a parent or are just reflecting on your own parents, this...