Knowing Freedom Podcast

Shame thrives in secrecy, but freedom is found in the light. In this episode, Chris explores the difference between healthy conviction and destructive shame, revealing how shame fuels fear, isolation, and a distorted view of our identity. Through biblical teaching and practical application, you'll learn how confession, forgiveness, community, and the grace of Jesus Christ work together to break th...

Our words carry incredible power. In this episode, Chris talks with his wife Jena about what it means to become people who intentionally speak life, encouragement, and blessing over others. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, they discuss how simple words can bring healing, strengthen relationships, reveal identity, and partner with God's purposes in the lives of those around us. Whether...

What we say matters. In this episode, Chris and his son Elijah, debrief their recent trip to Switzerland and unpack the life-changing power of words. From self-talk and insecurity to gossip, sarcasm, and complaining, they explore how our speech can either advance the Kingdom of God or reinforce the lies of the enemy.

In this episode, Chris and Jena talk with their friend Gio, who shares her story of Christ's transformational power in her life. 

Relational tension and offense are inevitable—but division doesn't have to be. In this conversation, Chris and Jena unpack how the biblical pattern of Matthew 18 helps believers pursue reconciliation, guard unity, and experience the blessing of restored relationships.

In this episode, Pastor Chris talks about the topic of the dangers of religious pride.

In this episode, Pastor Chris talks about one of the most dangerous areas of religion that can show up in our lives and churches, a critical spirit and religious pride.

In this episode, Pastor Chris explores the significant contrast between an "inside-out" relationship and an "outside-in" religion, highlighting how religion can sometimes prevent us from experiencing the more profound aspects of God. 

In this episode, Chris has a conversation with good freind and City Central's Worship Pastor, Jason Bradley, on the topic of how restoration intersects with the topic of musical worship within the church. 

In this part 2 episode on the topic of a teachable heart, Chris talks about key reasons why recieving correction is important and gives some diagnostics to be able to tell how teachable we are to the Lord and others. 

In this episode, Chris talks about how restoration can help to answer the question, "how do I know if I am humble?"

In this episode, Chris talks about the amazing truth that Christ is able to feel "with" us in our trials and sufferings.    https://citycentral.org/knowingfreedom

In this episode Chris talks about how it can be possible for us to be living with certain lies in tact due to our lack of restoration and how those impact how we live daily.   https://citycentral.org/knowingfreedom

This episode is a message that Pastor Chris gave at the Regional Ministers Fellowship International Pastors Conference that City Central Church hosted this year.

This week, Chris talks about Hebrews 4:16 being one of the greatest invitations in the kingdom that may be the least utilized by followers of Jesus. 

In this episode, Chris continues his conversation on defensiveness but this time takes us into how to dismantle it and work through it with respect to the restorative process. 

This week Chris talks about the overlooked topic of "defensiveness." What does it look like for each of us to be defensive and what does it look like to submit our defensiveness to the Lord? 

This week Pastor Chris talks about the importance of not bypassing the first training ground in leadership development - leading yourself.

This week Pastor Chris talks about the importance of not bypassing the first training ground in leadership development - leading yourself. 

This week Chris continues in a part 2 of answering the questions "what happens after forgiveness?" And "how do I heal from the wounds in my own heart?"

This week Chris answers the questions "what happens after forgiveness?" And "how do I heal from the wounds in my own heart?" In a part 1 of 2 Podcast.  

This week, Chris talks about what the Bible has to say about salvation and if restoration is possible for the unsaved. 

This week Chris has a conversation with City Central's Young Adult Pastor - Adina Olson about how restoration can look specifically look with 18-34 year olds. 

This week Chris talks about how restoration has the power to actually break cycles and patterns in our lives that can plague us.

This week Chris talks about how restoration can help us live in true unity with other believers.