Harbor Church Podcast

Often, relationships with children, grandchildren, or even employees are approached as though the goal is behavior management. The scriptural aim is not control, but to reflect the heart of God. In this message, Pastor Josh reminds us that connection must precede correction so we can ensure discipline focuses on restoration, growth, and a clearer picture of who God is. If you’re new to Harbor or w...

Many of us treat Easter like a yearly reminder to try harder, but we’re actually missing the point. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about the "God-guilt" we all carry, breaking down why grace isn’t about fixing your behavior and why the Gospel is actually way more scandalous than we think. If you’re tired of the "fake it 'til you make it" Christian li...

Everyone knows what it’s like to cover a stain and hope nobody notices, but hiding never removes what’s underneath. Easter is the reminder that Jesus loved us enough to die for us and was powerful enough to not stay dead, so forgiveness is real and cleansing is possible. This Easter, discover why the cross was necessary, why the resurrection changes everything, and how freedom begins when the hidi...

We all have a "laundry chair"—that pile of stuff we know needs to be dealt with but we’d rather just ignore. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about the "dirty laundry" of our lives: the secret sins, the recurring mistakes, and the heavy shame we carry around like a backpack full of lead. Why is it so hard to actually hand our mess over to God? How can we r...

Dirty laundry gets piled up, pushed aside, and sometimes written off as “too much to deal with.” People do the same thing with shame and sin, hiding it, managing it, or scrubbing at it alone until they’re exhausted. This Palm Sunday begins Harbor Church’s new sermon series, Dirty Laundry, with a simple truth: if the stain could be handled in human strength, there would be no need for a Savior, and...

We all want that "mountain-top" faith, but most of our lives happen in the mundane middle. This week, we’re getting honest about self-discipline. It’s not about being a spiritual superhero; it’s about showing up (even when you don’t feel like it) and finding rhythms that invite God in every day. Katie Rose and John get real about why staying disciplined is so hard, the small steps that make the bi...

If you’ve ever thought your marriage struggles were the only ones in the room, this episode is your reality check. We’re pulling back the curtain on the Refueled Marriage Conference to answer the unfiltered questions submitted by couples just like you that we weren’t able to get to while we were at Refueled. From the "small" things to the heavy hitters, Pastor Josh and Kaleigh are diving...

God’s correction isn’t proof of abandonment; it’s proof of adoption. This final week of our Endure sermon series reframes discipline as love: not punishment that pushes people away, but training that forms holiness and produces a peaceful harvest. Self-discipline and divine discipline are partners in becoming who God is shaping believers to be. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in a...

It’s one thing to talk about endurance, and another thing to live it out. Katie Rose sits down with Lexi, Teams Coordinator & Young Adults Group Leader at Harbor Church, to get real about what faith looks like in the hard seasons. No platitudes, no empty encouragements - true stories of God’s real faithfulness when the going got tough, and practical discussion on how you can find strength from...

If you’ve ever thought your marriage struggles were the only ones in the room, this episode is your reality check. We’re pulling back the curtain on the Refueled Marriage Conference to answer the unfiltered questions submitted by couples just like you that we weren’t able to get to while we were at Refueled. From the "small" things to the heavy hitters, Pastor Josh and Kaleigh are diving...

What do you do when faith feels hard and life hurts? In week four of our Endure series, Pastor Josh breaks down a biblical framework for perseverance and reminds us that perseverance is not explosive intermittent effort, it’s stubborn consistency, especially when we're discouraged, distracted or on the verge of giving up. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this l...

We all know the feeling of an empty tank, but how do we keep moving when the road gets steep? This week, we’re digging deeper into Hebrews 12:1. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose discuss the specific weights that drain their spiritual energy, the daily rhythms that can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, and how to build a life designed for the long haul rather than the immediate crisis.

Ever feel like you’re running in circles? Turns out the problem may not be how you’re running, but what you’re focused on. Our lives are so full of distractions that it feels impossible to know where we’re supposed to go - but God has a purpose, a path, and a finish line for each of us. If you’re tired of wasting your energy, check out this message. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected...

Life isn’t a sprint, and neither is your faith journey; it’s a marathon of steadily running in the right direction. If you find yourself exhausted and wanting to give up, it may be that you’re setting the wrong pace. Tune in to this week’s message to hear how to drop the weights of worry, guard your perspective, and tap into the strength God offers to get us through each mile. If you’re new to Har...

We’re diving into the deep end answering listeners’ questions today, talking about the struggle of sexual identity in faith spaces - if God made everyone, why are some people born with different sexual preferences? Plus, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose tackle the ultimate head-scratcher: Is prayer a cosmic suggestion box, or is God’s mind already made up?

Some things aren’t evil, they’re just heavy. And sometimes sin doesn’t look like rebellion; it looks like quiet compromises that slowly shift your direction. This message will help you name what’s weighing you down, release it, and run more freely toward Jesus with fresh focus. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming even...

It’s easy to stay in the boat where it’s safe, dry, and comfortable. But Jesus calls His followers to something more active: fishing. For people. Join with our missionary to South Africa, Blake Hunter, as we dive into Matthew 4 and Luke 15 to see why God goes to such great lengths to find what is lost. From the streets of Cape Town to a little girl named June, see how God can use one person’s &quo...

Let’s be real: talking about money in church can be…tough. But what if God isn't after your cash, but your freedom? In this episode, Katie Rose and Pastor Josh tackle the "fear factor" of giving. They discuss why money has such a massive grip on our emotions and how to take that scary leap of generosity. Spoilers: God isn't a debt collector looking to punish you; He’s a Dad who k...

What if the way you handle your money actually revealed how much you trust God? This message challenges the cultural norm of ownership and invites us into new possibilities around money and true freedom. This message helps us unpack the ways that giving God control of our finances opens the door to deeper trust, true contentment, and lasting freedom. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connecte...

What if the way you handle your money actually revealed how much you trust God? This message challenges the cultural norm of ownership and invites us into new possibilities around money and true freedom. This message helps us unpack the ways that giving God control of our finances opens the door to deeper trust, true contentment, and lasting freedom. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connecte...

Everywhere we look there’s information, advertisements, questions, desire, and fear surrounding sex. But so much of our modern struggle with sexual identity stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of where our value comes from. Who are we, really? How do we tackle this topic with ourselves, with our children, and with the way we approach relationships? Join Katie Rose and Kaleigh as they talk ab...

Our culture is obsessed with desire and self-expression, promising that total freedom leads to total fulfillment. But somehow we’re lonelier and more confused than ever. What if the satisfaction you’re looking for can’t be found in a partner, a preference, or in your own pleasure? Pastor Josh is diving into the Biblical truth that God designed sex, and God designed you. His boundaries aren’t barri...

We’ve all heard the Christian clichés:  "Just pray about it,"  or  "God won't give you more than you can handle."  But what happens when you’re trying to follow Jesus and your mind still feels like a battlefield? In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are stripping away the mask of toxic positivity. We dive into the reality of mental health through a Gospel lens, discu...

You’ve been sending in your questions, and now it’s time for some answers! Tune in to hear Pastor Josh and Katie Rose dig into the topics sent in by you, the listeners - knowing the difference between God’s voice and our own heads, what it actually means to be a part of a church, and…did Jesus have a wife? If you’ve got a question you’d like answered, we want to hear it! Text them in to 508-500-66...

We’re more anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted than ever. Fortunately, what our Heavenly Father offers us isn’t just psychological change but spiritual restoration. Join us in our "What If" sermon series to hear Pastor Ron Sears' take on this powerful question: What if God was at the center of all my thoughts, reactions, and decisions? If you're new to Harbor, have questions, or...