Main Thing Podcast

We talk candidly about why discipleship has to start at home and why a crowded schedule can quietly push Jesus to the margins. We lean on Deuteronomy 6 and Psalm 78 to call parents back to everyday, lived faith that kids can see all week long.  • the cost of busyness, travel sports, and the scholarship mindset  • simple ways to start spiritual talks by asking good questions  • consistency Monday t...

We talk through Chet’s path from student ministry and evangelism to leading a rural church in Virginia, and what that season taught him about trust, conflict, and growth.  We also share the spiritual markers and practical habits that shape his preaching and his family life.  • moving from evangelism dreams to weekly preaching and senior leadership  • learning the small-church realities that shape...

We switch the microphone around and let Chet Bergeron tell the story behind why we started the podcast and why keeping Jesus at the center still matters in a loud culture.  Chet also shares his journey from addiction and anger to salvation, discipleship, and the realities of serving in ministry today. • Why a church’s website and online content function as its front door • What Chet does at Covena...

We sit down with Kat Ward to trace her journey from Katrina relocation and a strong church foundation to college drift, depression, and a desperate surrender that brings her back to Jesus.  We also unpack how God turns that restored faith into a calling to lead, coach, and take the gospel outside the church walls through Living Water Ministry and Hope Fest.  • Depression, toxic relationships, and...

We sit down with our children’s pastor, Ashley Donnes, to talk about her family’s foster care and adoption story, the moment God met her in a hard season, and why she chose to start serving right away. We also share how we disciple kids with real worship and clear gospel teaching, and how that investment often reaches whole families.  • Coming to faith through a crisis and getting baptized  • Choo...

We talk with Nathaniel & Eden about how Jesus becomes real beyond upbringing, how worship leadership matures through obedience, and why the presence of God matters more than preference. We also share the story behind Journey Music Collective and the kind of freedom in Christ that breaks shame and fear. • Moving from obligation to calling in ministry and worship leadership • Journey Music Colle...

We talk with Tina Boquet about what life is like serving God and helping others during dark moments in life. We also find out God's hand of provision in Tina's life bringing her from a home without Christ to a soul set on fire for him.  • Turning camping into safe solitude and real rest  • Growing faith without a Christian home and finding discipleship through friends  • Learning to pray...

We sit down with our preschool minister, Jessica Authement, to talk about the quiet work that helps families thrive at church. We laugh, swap stories, and get serious about how safety, welcome, and steady love can open hearts to Jesus. • Why childcare during worship is a ministry to parents, not a convenience • How physical comfort helps preschoolers receive Bible stories • Jessica’s testimony and...

We sit down with DeLane Taylor to talk about the real work of women’s ministry and why genuine friendships are often the bridge to deeper faith. Delane shares her story of church, calling, grief, and growth, and we walk through how God uses community to help women stay anchored to Christ.  • The faith shift that came through tragedy and a deeper hunger for God’s Word  • Favorite women’s ministry m...

We sit down with Sean, our director of Media Ministry, to talk about calling, craft, and how thoughtful AV can deepen worship without stealing focus. • what the AV ministry covers across Sundays, livestreams and socials • why visual choices should enhance worship rather than distract • Sean’s path from TV station to church staff • hiring people already living the ministry • faith becoming personal...

We sit down with Brent to trace his calling from a camp to decades at Covenant, and how God shaped him through family, work, and prayer. We unpack his role, our discipleship pathway, and why men’s ministry creates real, lasting change. • turning a quiet call into lifelong ministry • discipleship as knowledge maturing into wisdom • Covenant Class as the foundation of growth • parenting in ministry...

We share how a steady walk with Jesus becomes a bold witness, from Bourbon Street evangelism to leading students toward real encounters in worship and prayer. We talk practical guards against burnout, the power of mentors, and why “uncool” testimonies matter. • childhood faith shaped by revival and healings • boldness as a learned habit through prayer • testimonies from quiet obedience, not just r...

We dive into Revelation’s claim that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega and apply it to how we live with humility and courage in a divided culture. We hold sovereignty and responsibility together, confront spiritual elitism, and show how trust drives out anxiety. • sovereignty and human responsibility held in tension • dangers of spiritual elitism and second-tier fights • faith versus anxiety and th...

We look at Jesus as the Good Shepherd in John 10 and the deep comfort of Psalm 23, then get practical about hearing his voice, counting the cost, and leading our families with balance in a busy world. We challenge the myth that busyness equals faithfulness. • Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows our name • Changed lives and the real cost of following Jesus • Practical balance for families under sc...

We explore Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, beginning with Isaiah 53 and moving through spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. We trade shallow why questions for better what and how questions, and share stories that show God’s sovereignty in both miracles and suffering. • Forgiveness as obedience and freedom • How unforgiveness hinders prayer and unity • Asking for healing without shame or h...

We trace the name El Shaddai through Scripture and into daily life, asking how God’s all-sufficiency meets real weakness, grief, and unanswered prayer.  • meaning of El Shaddai as all-sufficient God • strength perfected in weakness from 2 Corinthians 12 • grief, depression, and learning to live theology • reordered priorities after the valley • examining belief versus control and surrender • trust...

We explore Jehovah Jireh through Abraham and Isaac, connect God’s provision to the cross, and grapple with sovereignty, free will, and the shape of true needs. We push back on prosperity thinking, call for generous lives, and urge faithfulness where God has placed us. • meaning of Jehovah Jireh and God’s timely provision • honest look at the prosperity gospel across contexts • generosity as worshi...

We trace the meaning of Yahweh from Exodus 3 to John 8 and ask what God’s holy name demands of our worship, language, and daily lives. We wrestle with suffering, the seeker-sensitive drift, and why awe must return to the center of the church. • Yahweh as God’s covenant name and self-existence • Reverence for the Name and careful speech • Worship drift from holiness to approval seeking • Suffering,...

We trace the recent history of Covenant Church through hurricanes, hard choices, and a renewed focus on Jesus. From housing hundreds after Katrina to launching a school  and changing our name, we share how mission led us to God's will.  • Why real ministry thrives outside the walls • Starting Covenant Christian Academy and growing to 500+ students • Balancing academic excellence with spiritua...

Two decades of revival, resistance, and resolve shaped our church from cautious tradition to mission-led freedom. We trace 2002’s quiet renewal, 2008’s evangelistic surge, and 2014’s inward deepening, and how bold moves, trust, and Scripture-first leadership changed our culture. • the 2002 renewal that softened hearts and reset tone • the 2008 three-day surge with seventy-five salvations • anticip...

We trace how a banker’s Bible study in 1910 and a rented room above a gas station grew into a multi-generational church shaped by bridge-building, longevity, and decisive leadership. From near-collapse to renewed mission, we share the pivots that moved us from 350 to 1,500 and toward an added campus. • Early hostility and learning to build bridges • Dr. Leon Hyatt and Dr. Fred Dice’s 32-year found...

Jesus challenges us with the often-overlooked parable of the two sons, revealing how both empty promises and delayed obedience fall short of genuine faith. We explore the difference between religious performance and authentic heart transformation, examining how modern Christians often value image over true obedience. • Words only have value when backed up by actions • True repentance involves tran...

In this eye-opening exploration of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, we discover profound truths about wealth, eternity, and our urgent responsibility to share the gospel with others. • The rich man's blindness continued even in torment, showing how deeply ingrained our worldly mindsets can be • Less than 2% of Christians ever share their faith with another human being • You don't...

Pastor Steve explores the parable of the wheat and weeds from Matthew 13:24-30, revealing crucial insights about God's kingdom and how we should respond to evil in our midst. • Evil coexists with good because God gives everyone opportunity to choose Him and respond to His mercy • Spiritual discipline in churches should be practiced with love, protecting both individuals and the congregation •...

Jesus challenges disciples about wealth management through the parable of the shrewd manager, highlighting the spiritual impossibility of serving both God and money while emphasizing that true stewardship demands integrity in all areas of life. • Exploring the meaning of "shrewd" in Luke 16:1-13 • Contrasting worldly business practices with kingdom ethics • Examining how compartmentalizi...