In Motion Podcast

Friendship was never meant to be easy. It was meant to be transformative. And often, the transformation doesn't come from finding better people—it comes from learning how to forgive the imperfect ones already in your life.   In this month's episode, we explored a topic most of us would rather avoid: forgiveness. Through one deeply personal story, we were reminded: forgiveness isn't optional—it's t...

Friendship is one of life's greatest gifts—but it also has the power to deeply hurt. In this episode, Jamie and Heather explore the simple yet impactful ways we can practice invitation, inclusion, and intentional kindness in our everyday lives.   They also dive into the influence of social media, the way we model relationships for our kids, and the quiet but powerful role we play in helping others...

Who are you becoming? And who are you following?   For the first-ever live episode of Tell Me More, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse explore the contrast between Abraham and Lot—and the question behind both lives:  What's your strongest influence?   Abraham isn't perfect, but he keeps moving toward God. Lot settles for what looks good in the moment. Through their stories, Whit and Ethan unpack...

Genesis 16 reminds us that God's promises don't fail—our patience often does. When the waiting feels too long, we're tempted to take control and force outcomes.   In this episode, Pastors Whit George, Blake Zimmerman, and Angela Ekstrum explore how even in human missteps, God is still at work, forming hearts, shaping character, and advancing His plan to redeem all mankind. He is not just fulfillin...

What does real friendship actually  require ? In this episode of Life in Motion , we dive into covenant friendship —the kind built on honesty, vulnerability, commitment, and showing up when it matters most. We talk about naming your friendships, making (and keeping) promises, ditching surface-level connection, and why accountability and safety go hand in hand. If you're craving deeper, more meanin...

In this episode, Pastors Whit and Gabe reflect on Genesis 15 and how it shapes the entire story of Scripture. Rather than portraying a distant God who sets requirements from afar, Genesis reveals a God who desires closeness—who patiently walks with His people. What we see in these scriptures is faith not as a transaction or a moment, but as a lifelong walk of trust. More than a clean record or a d...

God doesn't hand you a blueprint—He invites you into a relationship. In this episode, pastors Whit George, Ethan Vanse, and Seth Swindall explore how the life of Abraham shows us that faith isn't about seeing the full vision, but about trusting the One who leads. In contrast to Babel's drive to build a name for ourselves, Abraham's journey is a slow surrender from "my will" to "thy will." It's not...

Friendship can feel complicated, but when it's done right, it can be one of the most life-giving parts of our lives. In this episode, Jamie and Heather unpack the reality that we're not meant to be deeply connected to everyone. From understanding your natural capacity for relationships to identifying the different "rings" of friendship, this conversation brings language to what many people feel bu...

In the final week of our Guided Prayer Podcast leading up to Easter, we reflect on the nearness of God and the invitation to come honestly into His presence. As this six-week journey comes to a close, we invite you to pause and pray: Where might the Good Shepherd be inviting you back into His presence?   Next week, instead of another podcast episode, we're inviting you to join us in person during...

In week five of our Guided Prayer Podcast, we slow down in John 16 and let Jesus reshape the way we approach God. Jesus invites us to pray in His name —not as a phrase tacked onto the end of a prayer, but as an invitation into His relationship with the Father. Take a few moments to reflect and pray: What would you say to God if you knew you were completely loved—and nothing could push you away?

In this episode, our Founding Pastor, Willie George, and Lead Pastor, Whit George, explore how the prayers in Ephesians teach us to pray for what we truly need: wisdom, power, and love. Wisdom comes first, because power without wisdom is dangerous. Then comes the power of God at work in us through the Holy Spirit, giving real inner strength. But that power must always be guided by love.   Show Not...

In this week of our Guided Prayer Podcast, we pause to consider a quiet warning: our busy, full schedules can hide empty sources. Through reflection and prayer, we ask an honest question—are there places in our lives where we're living as if Jesus isn't necessary, relying on our own strength, planning, and process instead of depending on Him? Take time to reflect: Where are you pretending you don'...

In week three of our Guided Prayer Podcast, we gather around Psalm 16 and Jesus' words in John 14. Through worship and reflection, we're reminded that in God's presence there is fullness of joy—and that even in moments of anxiety and uncertainty, we are not alone. In a world shaped by fear of rejection and loss, Jesus declares that we are fully known, fully loved, and never forsaken. Take time to...

You don't have to chase peace—you've already been given it. In this episode, the lead pastors from our three churches Whit George, Ethan Vanse, and Seth Swindall walk through Philippians 4:1–9 and unpack what it really means to stand firm in a world that constantly pulls us into anxiety, conflict, and distraction. They talk about dwelling in the presence of God, the difference between forgiveness...

Jamie and Heather give an honest (and hilarious) update on their "body doubling" challenge—cleaning out a pantry and a closet together—and discover that what started as a productivity hack became something much deeper. In this episode, they talk about the power of presence, why some seasons make friendship easier than others, and how doing small, ordinary tasks side by side can lighten the weight...

In Episode 2 of our Guided Prayer Podcast, we slow down with Psalm 25 and a time of worship, asking God to teach us His ways and lead us in His truth. Centered on John 13, this episode reflects on Jesus washing His disciples' feet—an intimate act of love on the night before His crucifixion. As Easter approaches, we're invited to consider not only what it means to sit at Jesus' feet, but what it me...

In the weeks leading up to Easter, we're releasing prayer podcasts designed to help you slow down and encounter God. Each episode weaves together Scripture, worship, and guided prayer—creating space to reflect and respond. This week, we read from Psalm 40 and John 12, reflecting on Mary's costly worship and the "fragrance" our lives carry. What aroma are you bringing into the spaces you enter? As...

What if the breakthrough you're praying for begins with learning how to name what you feel? Your spiritual maturity and emotional maturity are inseparable. In this episode, Whit George, Casey Shirley, and Angela Ekstrum explore why feelings are not obstacles to spiritual growth—but essential to it. They unpack the difference between emotions and feelings,  and what it really means to stay relation...

Real change doesn't happen through inspiration alone—it happens through formation. The bridge between wanting to change and actually becoming new is found in practices: small, repeatable rhythms that shape our desires and direction over time.  In this episode, Whit George, Blake Zimmerman, and Blaine Bartel explore how spiritual practices are counter-formation, slow and often resistant, but deeply...

Life doesn't stop changing just because we grow up. As traditions shift, kids become adults, and seasons evolve, we're invited to hold our expectations with open hands. In this episode, Jamie and Heather reflect on navigating changing family rhythms, letting go of "how it's always been," and discovering that even ordinary things—like cleaning a closet or showing up for a friend—can be deeply spiri...

What are you really hungry for? In John 6, Jesus calls Himself the Bread of Life—not just Savior, but the fulfillment of our deepest desires. In this episode, Whit George, Casey Shirley, and Lee Martin explore idolatry, misordered love, and why true life isn't found in optimizing ourselves, but in being satisfied by God. What if believing He could truly satisfy you changed everything?   Show notes...

One of the most difficult tensions in conversations about healing, mental health, and spiritual growth is learning how to hold two things at the same time: compassion for what's real and responsibility for what's within our control.   In this episode, Whit sits down with Jamie Jobe and Valerie Isaacs, a licensed professional counselor supervisor, reflective consultant, and mental health trainer.  ...

Parenting isn't just about shaping our kids—it's about shaping us . Through boundaries, consistency, repair, and everyday inconveniences, God uses parenting to expose our hearts, grow our maturity, and form us into people our children can trust. It's messy, humbling, and lifelong—but with Jesus, even our mistakes become part of the work of grace. In this honest conversation, Jamie and Heather refl...

In the face of loss, unanswered prayers, when something bad happens—We often look for a balancing of the scales of good and bad. We try to make sense of tragedy by making it purposeful, but that's not Christian hope. Of course, God works in the midst of difficult circumstances, but we don't need to settle a score in a life where you're not always going to see the score settled. So, what do we do i...

If you've ever lain awake wondering, "Am I messing my kids up?" —you're in good company.   So many of us are parenting without a clear template. This is where the language of attachment can be a gift—not as a label to shame you, but as a tool to understand how you were shaped, how you're parenting now, and how Jesus can bring healing and security into the story.   In this episode, Jamie and Heathe...