Let’s Go Up

Welcome to Lets Go UP!! In this episode hosts, Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz, have a conversation about frequency. Each one of us vibrates at a uniquely different frequency depending on our emotional state. High level frequencies include engaging with love, joy, and gratefulness. Lower level frequencies include such things as guilt, shame, and despair. Find out how to live in sync with the frequ...

In this podcast, hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz have a conversation about "Kingdom Rest!" There is a place we can access through faith and believing that rivals even the restful atmosphere of the garden of Eden. Find out how to enter this space and how to step into the works that the father has prepared for you since before the foundation of the earth. This episode is filled with laughter a...

In this podcast, we meet Adeline Maerz, Dean's wife. Adeline is a musician, worship leader, and vocalist with a deep history in gospel music and worship leading. Find out how Adeline and Dean met (it is a hilarious story) and follow along as they tell about their life, where they have been, and their passion for God. Adeline carries a special compassion for people with chronic illness and pain, an...

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to be free from your past? In this podcast, hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz explore the depths of redemption. Because redemption was born from eternity, it has authority over time and thus, the ability to go back in time and completely erase the past. The past no longer belongs to us when it is under the redemptive brush of the cross. This episode is...

In this two part series, hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz, introduce their spouses to "Let's Go Up." In this episode, we meet Karitas' husband Nathan Townsend. Nathan carries a special grace for living in the "kainos" new creation life. There are so many amazing moments in this podcast including how he came to know Jesus, and some crazy stories on how the atmosphere can be changed at work or...

In this New Years eve podcast, hosts Katiras Townsend and Dean Maerz talk about what they hear the Spirit saying for the year 2024. There are some very exciting things happening on our planet right now and heaven is in an exceptionally good mood!! This episode includes conversation about the seeing realm, the frequency of heaven, and the heart of Jesus for the Ekklesia. You don't want to miss this...

In this Christmas eve episode, hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz do a short reading contrasting the angelic visitations of Zacharias and Mary. While Zacharias reacted with fear, Mary reacted with an open and pondering heart. This short podcast is a reminder that we need to respond with a heart of faith when God speaks to us. Merry Christmas everyone!!   Website: https://letsgoup.us   Video pod...

On this week's podcast, hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz have a conversation with special guest Nolan Van Dop. Nolan was born and raised in a traditional home and church environment. However, throughout his life, the Holy Spirit has persistently pursued and encountered him. Nolan is a living testimony of an extraordinary life transformed by worship, the father heart of God, the glory, and the...

The angels were the first beings to proclaim the good news of great joy. Then Jesus came with the gospel of the kingdom. Today, we can enter layer after layer of bliss as found in the multi-faceted message of the good news. Join hosts, Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they explore the depths of the gospel message. This podcast is filled with so much mystery and craziness - you don't want to miss...

The command to "not be afraid" is repeated hundreds of times in the bible. In this episode, we have a conversation with special guest, Bill Jackson. Bill has a lifetime of experience in the radio and music industry and he has a passion to share the gospel wherever he goes. He has had many reasons to be afraid in his life including a cancer diagnosis years ago that gave him only 6 months to live. T...

Is there such a thing as a limitless life? Did Jesus live a limitless live? How can we represent Jesus when it comes to the word "limitless?" Join hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they explore what a life might look like in the shadow of the garden, in a place where the limits of this world and its fallen state have no hold over us. This podcast is filled with glory and limitless wonder.  ...

Have you ever wondered at the faithfulness of God? Does the gospel have the power to redeem any situation we might face? How good is God, really? This week, hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz are joined by special guest Michelle Jackson for a story filled with the testimony of God's goodness and his redemption. This podcast episode has a heavy anointing on it. You don't want to miss this one!!...

Have you ever wondered what the bride of Christ is or how she came to be? What does it mean to be flesh of his flesh and bone of his bone? The truth is, our union with Christ is so complete and extreme that it almost defies description. Join hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they explore this mysterious subject filled with wonder and bliss. This podcast episode is filled with humor and insi...

Have you ever wondered what a life of character might look like? How did Jesus display character or deal with character shortfalls in the people around him? Join hosts, Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they take a deep dive into the subject of character with special guest Devan Sylvester. This podcast is filled with wisdom and practical ideas when it comes to being intentional about pursuing a l...

The power of grace is one of the biggest mysteries of our faith. Have you ever wondered what grace is, or how it might work in your life? Join hosts, Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they share on a subject that has impacted both of their lives in a deep and powerful way. This podcast episode is filled with light and life changing power. You don't want to miss this one!!   Website: https://letsg...

The wonders of the love of God are beyond description. His thoughts over us are more numerous than the sands of the seashore. Have you ever pondered the gravity of the height, length, depth, and breadth - the ever expanding and multi-dimensional love of God? Join hosts, Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they take a deep dive into the ocean of his love for us. This podcast episode includes an acti...

Have you ever wondered why truth seems to be so hard to find? With so many different truth versions and opinions, how can we discern what is actually true? Could it be that kingdom truth has a different source than we are accustomed to? Join hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they explore the subject of truth and what it means to "know the truth." This podcast episode is filled with profound...

Have you ever wondered at the Lord's Supper? Is it possible that taking Communion might infuse our bodies with regeneration? What did Jesus have to say about sharing in this meal of grace? Join hosts, Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they deep dive into this subject loaded with mysterion and glory, and share communion with their "Let's Go Up" podcast family. This is an episode you will not want...

What is biblical hope? Does it look different than the worldly version of hope? How can we live with confident expectation without getting our hopes dashed? Join hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they talk about what it means to "Get your hopes up!" This podcast episode is filled with humor, light, and presence - you don't want to miss this one!!   Website: https://letsgoup.us   Video podca...

What is trust? How have we been taught to steward our trust? Have we ever considered that it might appear somewhat different from a kingdom perspective? What might trust look like through the eyes of Jesus? Join hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they deep dive in to this loaded subject. This podcast is filled with insight and challenging thoughts. You won't want to miss it!!   Website: http...

What does a lifestyle of faith look like? How do you believe even when you can't see? Why might someone turn away from a faith journey? Join hosts Katiras Townsend and Dean Maerz as they podcast on the subject of faith, believing, and hope. This episode is filled with insight, laughter, and light.   Website: https://letsgoup.us   Video podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLryf2...

What does it look like to find our identity in Christ? What does having a father have to do with identity? How can we carry the family name of heaven well? Join hosts Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they take a fresh and in-depth look at this critical subject. You don't want to miss this Podcast episode filled with laughter and insight! https://letsgoup.us Website: https://letsgoup.us   Video p...

Have you ever wondered what it means to be "In Christ." What might it look like to be a brand new creature? How might an awareness of being found "In Christ" affect the way we live? Join hosts, Karitas Townsend and Dean Maerz as they dive into this promise filled subject. This podcast episode is filled with humor, mysterion, and wonder.   Website: https://letsgoup.us   Video podcast playlist: http...

What is agenda? Is it a good thing to have? How do we find heaven's agenda? What did Jesus mean when he said we must lose our lives in order to find them, forsaking all to follow him? Join hosts, Karitas and Dean, in a conversation on what it might look like to lay down our dreams in order to do life in sync with the dreams of heaven's kingdom. This podcast episode is filled with a lot of laughter...

What is the presence of God? Is there a difference between God's presence and his glory? What is the source of God's glory? Join hosts, Karitas and Dean as they take a deep dive into the subject of the glory? This podcast episode is filled with insight, tenderness, and personal testimony. You don't want to miss this one!!   Website: https://letsgoup.us   Video podcast playlist: https://www.youtube...