Heart Check Podcast

Jesus' first miracle wasn't simply about turning water into wine—it was the first public sign revealing His glory and pointing to the transforming power found only in Him. In this episode of Heart Check Podcast , Pastor Los leads us through John chapter 2 by walking through the wedding at Cana. Together we'll discover why Jesus should be invited into every area of our lives, what His r...

Jesus' invitation to "Come and follow Me" didn't stop with the first disciples—it transformed them into people who immediately went and told others.
 In this episode of Heart Check Podcast, we're finishing John chapter 1 by walking through Jesus' calling of Philip and Nathanael. Together we'll discover why genuine faith doesn't stay silent, why Philip simply said,...

In this episode of Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Los continues our journey through the Gospel of John as we walk through John 1:35-42, the moment Jesus calls His first followers. As John the Baptist boldly points people to Christ, Andrew responds by following Jesus—and then immediately runs to tell his brother Peter about the Messiah. Together we'll explore: • Why our witness matters more than w...

In this episode of Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Los continues our deep dive through the Gospel of John by unpacking one of the most powerful titles ever given to Jesus: "The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29) Why did John the Baptist introduce Jesus this way? What does the Passover lamb in Exodus have to do with the cross? And why is Jesus' sacrifice the onl...

In this episode of Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Los continues our journey through the Gospel of John as we dive into John 1:19-28 and examine the powerful testimony of John the Baptist. When religious leaders came asking, “Who are you?”, John refused to make the moment about himself. Instead, he pointed people to Jesus. Through John's humility, we discover an important truth for every believer:...

In Episode 21 of Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Los continues our verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of John as we unpack John 1:14–18 and one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture — the Word became flesh. What does it mean that Jesus made His home among us? Why does John describe Jesus as being full of “unfailing love and faithfulness”? And how does this connect back to God revealin...

📖 Scripture: John 1:6–13 In this episode of Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Lows continues our journey through the Gospel of John as we dive into John 1:6–13. Who was John the Baptist, and why was his testimony so important? What does it mean that Jesus is the true Light who gives light to everyone? And are all people automatically considered children of God? Together, we walk verse by verse through...

In this episode of Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Los continues walking verse-by-verse through the Gospel of John as we dive into John 1:3–5. Together, we unpack the powerful truth that everything was created through Jesus and for Jesus — and that the same Jesus who gives physical life is the only one who can give eternal life. We talk about: • Jesus as Creator and God in the flesh • The difference b...

Welcome to a brand new series on the Heart Check Podcast as we walk verse-by-verse through the Gospel of John together. In this first episode, we dive into John 1:1-2 and unpack one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture — Jesus is God. What does it mean that “the Word already existed”? Why does John call Jesus the Logos? And why is the divinity of Christ absolutely essential to the Chris...

This episode of Heart Check Podcast dives into the final stage of discipleship: spiritual growth.  Pastor Los unpacks what it truly means to become “More Like Jesus” through sanctification, accountability, God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, and authentic Christian community. In this powerful and honest conversation, you’ll be challenged to stop sitting on the sidelines and step fully into the Great C...

What does it really look like to welcome someone into your life? In Week 2 of the More Like Jesus series, we move beyond simply inviting people into relationships—and step into the deeper, more challenging call of discipleship: doing life together . This is where things get real. Discipleship isn’t a program or a strategy to get results—it’s a lifestyle of obedience. It’s choosing to love people w...

What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus… and not just that—but to become a disciple-maker? In this kickoff episode of our brand new series More Like Jesus , we’re getting real and practical about what biblical discipleship looks like in everyday life. This isn’t just about knowing more about Jesus—it’s about living like Him. We break down the true meaning of discipleship and evangelis...

If you’ve been seeing all the debates online about “once saved, always saved” or wondering, “Can I actually lose my salvation?” — this episode is for you. There’s a lot of confusion, fear, and false teaching floating around right now that’s causing people to question their faith, their relationship with Jesus, and whether they’re truly saved.  But today, we’re going straight to God’s Word to bring...

What is the Gospel—really? Not the complicated churchy answer. Not the vague “Good News” response. But the clear, biblical truth that changes everything. In this episode of Heart Check , Pastor Los breaks down the most important message you will ever hear—the Gospel of Jesus Christ—in a simple, practical way so you can not only understand it, but confidently share it with others. Because the Gospe...

In this episode of the Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Los is getting real about something that’s been heavy on his heart… There is so much false teaching, false theology, and confusion being spread right now — especially online. And the truth is, not everything that sounds good is actually from God. In a world where everyone has a platform, how do we know what’s true? How do we discern what’s from Go...

If you’ve ever struggled with prayer or felt like you don’t know what to say, this episode is for you. Jesus didn’t give us a complicated formula for prayer—He gave us a simple, yet powerful framework. In this episode, we walk through the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) and break it down into 5 life-changing parts: Position, Priorities, Provision, Protection, and Pardoned . You’ll learn how to: App...

Who is Jesus really? Some people say He was just a great teacher. Others say He was a prophet. Some believe He was just a man and a good moral example who lived 2,000 years ago. But what does the Bible actually say about Jesus? In this episode, we walk through what Scripture teaches about who Jesus truly is and why it matters for our faith. Pastor Los explores four foundational truths about Jesus:...

If you’re new to the Bible, new to faith, or you’ve tried reading Scripture before and felt completely lost — this episode is for you. Many people open the Bible and assume it’s supposed to be read like any other book… starting in Genesis and going straight through. But when confusion hits, a lot of people quietly close it and never come back. The truth is, the Bible isn’t just one book — it’s a l...

Are you dating with purpose… or just passing time? Are you dating for marriage… or just for attention? Are you dating from chemistry… or from Christ? In this episode of the Heart Check Podcast, Pastor Los breaks down 5 biblical principles for dating that most Christians overlook. Dating isn’t about emotional attachment. It’s about purposeful pursuit toward covenant. In this episode we cover: Why h...

"If you’ve ever laid in bed wondering, ‘God, what do You want me to do?’ this episode is for you.” Last episode we talked about discernment—how to hear God’s voice in a noisy world. But today, we get practical. Pastor Los lays out a great biblical framework for discernment in your life--not a formula. Because it’s one thing to understand discernment. It’s another thing to live it out. In this epis...

In a world full of noise, opinions, and “my truth,” how do we discern the voice of God from our own desires? In this episode of the Heart Check Podcast , Pastor Los dives into what the Bible actually says about discernment—how it’s developed, why it matters, and how to recognize God’s voice without confusing it with emotion, preference, or pressure. We explore Scripture, practical wisdom, and hear...

Many people believe in Jesus - but not everyone follows the Jesus of Scripture.  In this episode, Pastor Los explores the tension between the Jesus we want and the Jesus we're actually called to follow.  Jesus didn't come to agree with our preferences or affirm every desire. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to love one another, pursue unity, and treat each other with grace...

Feeling far from God? You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. In Episode 4 of Heart Check, we will talk about what to do when God feels distant and your faith feels off-center. Pastor Los walks through how spiritual drift happens—and how God invites us back, not through striving, but through realigning our lives with His will and who He defines us as. If you’ve been questioning the direction of yo...

Repentance isn’t a one-time moment—it’s a lifestyle. In this episode of Heart Check, Pastor Los talks about what repentance really is (and what it’s not), why Jesus calls His followers to be people of repentance, and how true repentance isn’t about guilt—but about alignment. Following Jesus means we turn to God. We turn from sin. We turn toward grace. And we allow God to continually search our hea...

We’ve mastered the art of looking "okay." In Be Real & Reveal , Episode 2 of Heart Check Podcast , Pastor Los walks through why confession isn’t weakness—it’s the doorway to healing. In this episode Pastor Los gets real, vulnerable, and breaks down Scripture in a practical way. Helping you recognize where you’ve been performing, instead of being present and honest with God (and other...