Kingdom Come with Carre Phillips

Whether you're trying to choose your next Bible, wondering if you're reading the "right" translation, or simply curious about how the Bible came to us in English, this conversation will help you approach God's Word with greater confidence and freedom. In This Episode The question seminary forced her to ask about Bible translations How we got our English Bible The story of Wil...

In this episode, we're exploring spiritual formation—the lifelong process of being transformed into the image of Christ. We'll talk about why spiritual disciplines matter, how they shape us over time, and practical ways to cultivate God's presence in the middle of everyday life. Whether you're new to spiritual disciplines or looking for fresh ways to connect with God, this episode...

Why do Christians—who all love Jesus—disagree about so many things? How do we know which doctrines are worth debating, dividing over, or simply discussing? STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read Along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode: 👉 https://substack.com/@carrephillips 📱 Follow on Instagram Teaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights: 👉   / kingdom_co_   🎙️ Subscrib...

This episode kicks off a short summer series where I'll be sharing some of the most impactful truths, tools, and perspectives I gained during my seminary education—and how they can help you know God more deeply and engage His Word more faithfully. STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read Along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode: 👉 https://substack.com/@carrephillips 📱 Follow on Instagram...

What happens when we die? Do believers immediately go to heaven? What happens to our bodies? And if we’re already with Jesus after death, then why does Scripture place so much emphasis on resurrection? In this final episode of the Holy Spirit series, we explore the Christian hope of life after death and the role of the Holy Spirit in our future glorification. Scripture paints a picture that is bot...

From the very beginning, humanity has wrestled with the desire to live under its own rule. We want autonomy. We want to decide what’s good for us. We want to build our own kingdoms. But in Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that self-rule never truly leads to freedom. It leads to striving, dissatisfaction, comparison, and bondage. In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore what Paul really means by the...

What if being “filled with the Spirit” wasn’t meant to describe a rare emotional moment… but a continual way of living with God’s presence? In Ephesians 5, Paul paints a picture of a life so saturated by God’s Spirit that it overflows into worship, gratitude, humility, and the way we love one another. STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://...

What if intimacy with God was never something you had to manufacture—only something you were invited to receive? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to walk with the Spirit. Through Galatians 5:16–25, we uncover the internal battle every believer faces and the freeing truth that the life you’re longing for isn’t produced by striving, but by staying in step with the Spirit. ST...

What happens when you repent and believe in Jesus… but still keep messing up? If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I still saved?”—this episode is for you. STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read the companion Substack (weekly deep dives + resources): https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com 📱 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/ IN THIS EPISODE, WE'LL EXAMINE: Why so many believers wrestle...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the tension between the beauty and brokenness of the church—and why, despite it all, it’s still standing. From Acts to today, Scripture shows us that the church was never sustained by people, but by God Himself. This is an invitation to take an honest look at the church, trust that the Holy Spirit is still at work, and consider what it means to be part o...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the story of Pentecost in Acts 2 and what it reveals about God’s presence with His people. Through wind, fire, and language, we see that the Holy Spirit comes not just to be seen, but to dwell within believers—empowering them to declare the mighty works of God to every nation. STAY CONNECTED 📖 Read along on Substack : Weekly writings that accompany each...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the powerful moment of Jesus’s baptism and ask an important question: why did the Holy Spirit descend like a dove? As we look closely at Matthew 3, we discover that this wasn’t just a symbolic detail—it was a moment of revelation, identifying Jesus as the Son of God, the promised Messiah, and the humble servant sent to fulfill God’s plan. 📖 Read along o...

In this episode of Kingdom Come , we explore what Scripture actually teaches about God’s manifest presence—how He revealed Himself in the Old Testament and how believers experience His presence today through the Holy Spirit. As we trace the story from Eden to the tabernacle to the indwelling Spirit, we confront the gap between what we often expect God’s presence to be like and what He has truly pr...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the question: Can the Holy Spirit leave me? Through Scripture, we explore God’s presence across the Old and New Testaments and discover that our assurance rests not in holding onto Him, but in His faithfulness to hold onto us. STAY CONNECTED 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode: 👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we continue our series on the Holy Spirit by exploring how believers can discern His work without falling into two common extremes—manufacturing spiritual experiences through emotional manipulation or avoiding the Spirit altogether. Through Scripture, we discover that the Holy Spirit’s work is not something we control or create, but something we receive with humili...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we continue our series on the Holy Spirit by exploring the doctrine of the Trinity—one God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. STAY CONNECTED 📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/ 📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram...

With Us and Within Us: Knowing the Holy Spirit Episode 5 | Who is the Holy Spirit? In this episode of Kingdom Come , we begin a new series exploring the Holy Spirit — the personal presence of God who is both with us and within us . STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode: 👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/ 📱 Follow on Instagram Teaching clips,...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we discover that heaven was never the goal and that one day, the new heavens and earth will finally be one. STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode: 👉 Substack 📱 Follow on Instagram Teaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights: 👉  Instagram ADDITIONAL LISTENING: What We've Missed About the Kingdo...

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the tension Jesus calls his followers to live with: the already-and-not-yet reality of God’s kingdom. STAY CONNECTED:📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/ 📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_ ADD...

In this episode of Kingdom Come , we explore the inaugurated Kingdom of God —how God’s long-promised reign enters history through the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. STAY CONNECTED 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode: 👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/ 📱 Follow on Instagram Teaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights: 👉...

What is the kingdom of God—and where did it begin? In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the Kingdom of God in the Old Testament, tracing God’s rule and reign from Genesis to Daniel. STAY CONNECTED 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/ 📱 Follow on Instagram Teaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights...

This is Kingdom Come—a podcast about living in the tension of God’s kingdom here and now. Hosted by Carre Phillips, this podcast explores how belonging to God’s kingdom shapes the way we live, work, wait, rest, hope, and love. Together, we’ll read and reflect on Scripture and have meaningful conversations about what it looks like to practice our faith and be formed into the likeness of Christ. Epi...