Mt Pleasant Podcast

The trials and temptations of life give us the opportunity to grow our faith in God by running to Him. In these situations, if we are not grounded in our faith, we can become fearful and run from our Creator. Join us as we explore practical ways to overcome fear while we follow the path God has set for us.

“The Problem with Stuff” is that we often don’t possess it—it possesses us! Even the blessings God gives us can become a hindrance to obeying Him if we’re not careful. Join us as we discuss this problem and learn how to overcome it.

A baby, an infant, a toddler, and even a young child are helpless in many ways. As their parent, there is a dependency, a trust, a faith that they place in us to protect them and give them what they need. Jesus uses this example to show us how we must come to him for our greatest need. Join us as we learn the steps to "Come As a Child" to Jesus and be part of his kingdom.

There is so much confusion in our culture today about what marriage is and what are the biblical conditions for divorce. Join us as we seek to gain a “Biblical Understanding of Marriage and Divorce.” We’ll erase the confusion that has been created in many minds by seeing what Jesus said about marriage and divorce.

Let’s say you've been diagnosed with cancer and the surgeon says, "I can get all of it or leave some of it." What would you prefer the surgeon to do? Obviously the answer is: GET IT ALL. The same is true of sin. We should want the Holy Spirit to cleanse us from all sin, just like a surgeon removing all of the cancer. However, for many Christians, they’ve become comfortable with it. Join us Sunday...

Who are the people in your life whom you would consider “great”. Most likely, it would be people who have invested in your life, sacrificed for you, and loved you in times of difficulty. Unfortunately, for the Apostles of Jesus, they had this understanding totally backward about “Who is the Greatest.” Join us as Jesus sets the record straight on what greatness really is!

Facing something that looks impossible? Do you feel like there’s a situation in your life that can't be fixed or is unattainable? Jesus specializes in what looks to be impossible. Join us as we see: “All Things Are Possible,” and you’ll be encouraged in your life, and you’ll see that there is hope, and it’s found in Jesus!

Have you ever seen something so magnificent and profound that you were left speechless? That was Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration when they saw Jesus wrapped in glory. That event changed their lives forever, and it would carry them through many difficult days ahead. Join us as we see: “The Glory of Jesus.” You will be amazed! Don’t miss it!

Do you know what an “oxymoron” is? It’s when you say something that’s contradictory. Like, “Momma, this apple pie is ‘awful good.’” Now, here in the south, we know that you mean that your mom’s pie is excellent! Yet, the term “awful good” is an oxymoron. Jesus often spoke in this way. He said that if you wanted to have life, you had to be willing to lose your life. Join us as we see what He meant...

The Apostle Peter had a personality that was bold and courageous, and also temperamental and hasty. Perhaps no truer example of that can be found than in Mark’s Gospel. Peter goes from proclaiming Jesus as the Christ, the Anointed Son of God, to being told by Jesus, “Get behind me, Satan.” What happened? How could this be?

Spiritual blindness keeps people in spiritual darkness. They lack any true understanding of God and who Jesus truly is. What is needed to dispel darkness? You're right! Light! Join us as we examine the reason for spiritual blindness and the one who can bring light to that condition!

Jesus feeds the 4,000. Wait a second? Didn’t He already do that? Not exactly! In fact, when you look a little closer, you find that this meal from Jesus communicated something very special to those in this crowd and to us.

No one has ever shown greater compassion on this earth than Jesus Christ. After all, He gave His life for those who would call on Him, repenting of their sins, to save them. Join us as we see Jesus' compassion for a man who was deaf and couldn’t speak. This is an astounding story of hope and deliverance that will encourage and inspire you through life's difficult seasons.

When Jesus came to this earth, He came for one reason: “To seek and save that which is lost.” To do that, He gave His life on the cross and proved He was the Son of God by rising from the dead. And all of this was pictured by something the Children of Israel did centuries earlier when they left bondage in Egypt. Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and experience: The Story of Passove...

Jesus encountered many people during His time on earth, but there was one lady who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. She had a sick daughter and begged Jesus to help her. Jesus hesitated. Why? Join us as we see “The Faith of a Broken-Down Woman.” You’ll be strengthened in your faith as you see what determined faith looks like.

When we think of something that’s dirty, we think of something we can touch or eat that might make us dirty or harm us, but Jesus says that what defiles a person isn’t something that’s outside them. Rather, it comes from inside! Join us as we see “What Defiles a Person.”

The Jewish religious leaders became the enemy of Jesus because He was attacking their traditions and “the way they’d always done it.” It’s like changing the color of the carpet in the church…that’s probably not going to make everyone happy. Join us as we see how “Jesus Blows Up Twisted Traditions,” and why truly following and worshiping Him comes from the heart and not from ritual.

One of the most well-known miracles of Jesus is the account of Him walking on water. In fact, all four Gospels record this miracle. It’s that significant. Why? Join us as we see the significance of when: “Jesus Walks on Water.” You will be encouraged and inspired!

We all know the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. It is a miraculous account for sure! Jesus made enough bread and fish out of a boy’s meal to feed thousands. But is there more to the story? Yes! It’s an account of faith and trust for the Apostles, and for us! Join us as we see the feeding of the 5,000 from a perspective of trust and faith in our Savior.

What a sad, twisted story! John the Baptist was killed because of pure spite and hatred. His death is another example that faith in Jesus doesn’t mean our lives will be easy. However, Jesus is faithful, and what Satan may seek for harm can be turned to good. Join us as we see the hand of God in John’s murder and see how tragedy can lead to triumph.

Jesus trained The Twelve (the Apostles) for about a year before He sent them out two by two to share His message. His instructions to them before they leave seem strange: take no extra clothes, money or food. How will they survive? The ministry has now shifted for The Twelve to total faith and trust. Join us as we’ll see that it is also true of us today.

We know that Jesus “came to His own, and His own received Him not.” Not only was that true of His town of Nazareth, but also the nation of Israel. Jesus was rejected by His own people to the point that He couldn’t do many mighty works because of their unbelief. That could easily be us. We can easily turn “unbelieving” in a heartbeat. We can begin to doubt the power of Jesus when He allows things i...

All seemed lost for the Synagogue Ruler. While he waited with Jesus to help a poor woman with her troubles, his daughter died. It’s no use! “Don’t bother the Teacher,” his friends said. Yet, Jesus said, “Keep on believing.” The man did, and Jesus raised his little girl from the dead. Never forget that Jesus specializes in resurrections of things that are dead. How about you? Does your marriage loo...

Are you in a hopeless situation in your life right now? Do your circumstances seem insurmountable? Well, take heart! Jesus specializes in situations that seem impossible. Join us as we see Part 1 of “When All Seems Lost, Turn to Jesus,” as He is on His way to heal a little girl when He’s suddenly stopped by a woman with a serious health issue that’s plagued her for 12 years. She has spent all her...

We know Jesus is all-powerful! He can boldly make that claim because He has the power over life and death, because He rose from the grave. But He also has power over the world we can’t see with our eyes. What world is that? The world of demons and angels. Join us as we see: “The Power of Jesus Over Demons,” as He casts out a “Legion” of demons from a tormented man. You’ll be encouraged to know tha...