I Heart Church Family Podcast

Listen as we share personal examples from our own lives, walking through the Everyday Encounter take-home templates with a passage from 2 Samuel. RESOURCES & LINKS: Pastor Brandon's Everyday Encounter Pastor Melodi's Everyday Encounter Everyday Encounter Template Want to go deeper? Check out this resource on how to receive God’s love when you don’t feel it: "What is Love? I Think I Love You. S...

Discover how to carry the Encounter into your daily rhythms. Learn how to stay rooted in God’s Presence and Word so that experiencing His heart becomes a way of life. RESOURCES & LINKS: The Bible Recap One Year Bible Reading Plan (YouVersion) One Year Chronological Bible (YouVersion) New Testament In A Year (YouVersion) 4 Chairs Discipleship Everyday Encounters Template

A short Friday morning encouragement. Join Pastors Brandon and Melodi as they read Psalm 23, pray over your day, and remind you that today’s Encounter is only the beginning. RESOURCES & LINKS: Psalm 23 (YouVersion)

A companion to Ep 2, this bonus episode demonstrates how we personally walked through Part Two, using a passage from Genesis 22. RESOURCES & LINKS: Pastor Brandon's Part Two Pastor Melodi's Part Two Want to go deeper? Check out this resource on His Who/His Do: "What is Love? Do you love Me now that I can Dance"

Listen as we share raw, personal examples of working through Part One. We show what it can look like to bring God your heart, soul, mind, and strength in practice. RESOURCES & LINKS: Pastor Brandon's Part One   Pastor Melodi's Part One   Want to go deeper? Check out this resource on loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength: "Curious Case of Childlike Faith"

Learn how to encounter God with your whole being—heart, soul, mind, and strength.  This teaching walks you through the structure of Part One and Part Two in the guidebook, giving you the framework you’ll use all weekend long. RESOURCES & LINKS: All Things Encounter Download the Guidebook Want to go deeper? Check out this resource on reading the Bible as God’s Story: "What is Love: What’s Love...

Get an overview of the Encounter Weekend journey, see how the guidebook and podcast work together, and what to expect as you prepare your heart. RESOURCES & LINKS: Download the Guidebook Encounter Weekend Schedule Written Directions + Maps of Summit Packing List (What to wear + bring)

In this follow-up to their previous discussion, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q explore another crucial aspect of identity: why we can’t define ourselves by even the good things we do. Achievements, acts of service, and personal successes—while valuable—do not determine our worth or identity. Instead, they remind us that our true identity lies in our sonship to the Father. Through conversation and Bib...

In this powerful episode, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q delve into the deceptive tactics of the enemy, unraveling the lies that lead us to identify with our sin. Together, they discuss how these falsehoods can hold us captive, erode our faith, and keep us from living in the freedom God intends. Through Scripture, personal insights, and practical advice, they equip listeners with the tools to recogni...

Join Pastor Brandon and Pastor Chris in this insightful conversation about reshaping our thought patterns and embracing the freedom found in Christ. This episode explores how to align your mindset with God’s truth and reject the pressures of performance and burdens God never intended you to carry. Thanks for listening!

In this powerful episode, we explore two transformative truths of the Christian faith: the true meaning of salvation and what it means to have God as the Lord of your life. Salvation is more than a moment of decision—it is the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith, grace, and transformation. We’ll discuss how this journey reshapes your identity, priorities, and purpose.

In this powerful episode of Thinksgiving, join Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q as they tackle a topic many of us can relate to: feeling stuck in a particular mindset. Whether it’s negative thinking, past hurts, or self-doubt, sometimes our minds can keep us trapped in patterns that prevent us from moving forward in life. But there is hope— we don’t have to stay stuck . Today they explore how to break...

Join Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q for this episode of Thinksgiving as they dive deep into the timeless wisdom of Philippians 4. In this conversation, they explore how gratitude, peace, and contentment can transform our lives. Through thoughtful reflections on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q discuss how to cultivate a heart of thankfulness that isn’t dependent on circum...

Today we talk about the value of our relationship with the church, having a heart of thanksgiving in our prayer life, and more. Thanks for tuning in today!

Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q discuss what mindsets we might have that prevent us from having the same mindset of Christ. Listen in!

Today we will continue to talk about what we think about and what we are thankful for. The way we change our mindset, is to focus on what is good. Where do you see God's kindness in your life? How can you show gratitude for others?

In this new series, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q open up with Paul's letter to the Philippians. Paul encourages a heart of gratitude and thankfulness, regardless of circumstances. This week we want to challenge you to see good in others and call it out. Who can you text right now and thank them for what they mean to you?

Today we will wrap up our discussion on Sermon on the Mount with Matthew 7.

How do we judge correctly? What does it mean when Jesus tells us not to judge? Why should we not judge wrongly? Listen in as we discuss Matthew 7:1-6.

Struggle with anxiety? This episode is for you! Listen in to this discussion on Matthew 6. What does Jesus say about anxiety and how do we overcome it?

Today Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q continue in their discussion on Matthew 6–What does Jesus teach about our purpose on Earth? Listen in!

In today's episode, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q take a deep dive into the Lord's prayer and how we can apply it in our daily prayer life!

Today, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q begin discussing Matthew chapter 6. In this conversation, they talk about practicing righteousness for God and not man. Whether giving, serving, or praying, Jesus taught that our motive in doing these things is simply to please the Father. Tune in for more!

Today, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q tackle a difficult Scripture on divorce in Matthew 5 and wrap up the rest of the chapter. Listen in and learn more! If you'd like to learn more, our women's ministry recently did a teaching on the Sermon on the Mount. You can watch that message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uoil6R5E8nE

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them"? Listen in as Pastor Brandon and Pastor Q discuss Jesus' words in Matthew 5:17. If you'd like to learn more, our women's ministry recently did a teaching on the Sermon on the Mount. You can watch that message here: https://w...