NORTH.CHURCH Podcast with Pastor Rodney Fouts

Today, Garrett Sewell, Carlos Ynfante, and Sawyer Wilson brought a powerful tag-team message on seeing God's Kingdom come. They reminded us that Kingdom impact begins with a prepared heart, grows through daily obedience, and leaves a legacy when we're willing to serve faithfully—even if someone else enjoys the harvest. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

What are you pursuing most? In his message, Pastor Rodney reminds us that God's presence isn't something to visit occasionally—it's Someone to pursue continually. Through David's journey to bring the Ark of God back to Israel, we're challenged to desire His presence above comfort, success, and the approval of people, remembering that God's presence is enjoyed most dee...

Kingdom living is a life of trusting God in every season—during spiritual growth, in crisis, in moments of need, and even in seasons of success. Through Hezekiah’s story, our pastors remind us that success can be a greater test than suffering because it's easy to become proud, seek people's approval, and forget the God who brought the blessing in the first place. Listen and be challenged...

Pastor Rodney reminds us through the widow’s story in 2 Kings 4 that miracles often begin not with what we’ve lost, but with what God has left in our hands. God starts with what we have, multiplies what we obediently surrender to Him, and provides abundantly enough to meet our past, present, and future needs—proving that His provision is never limited by our lack, but often by our willingness to t...

Pastor Rodney unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24–25, reminding us that while no one knows the exact day of Christ’s return, His coming is certain, sudden, and closer than ever. Rather than obsessing over timelines, we are called to live ready through salvation, remain faithful in stewarding what God has entrusted to us, and actively share the Gospel until the King returns because the Kingdom of...

Pastor Heady and Pastor Clint unpacked how Jesus confronts the danger of looking spiritually healthy on the outside while neglecting what’s happening in the heart. Through Matthew 23 and 24, they challenged us to lay down earthly thrones of pride, appearance, and self-focus, and instead embrace humility, repentance, and daily surrender. The message reminded us that God is not looking for polished...

Pastor Rodney and Pastor Gibson unpack what it truly means to grow in godliness—not through performance or behavior modification, but through a life transformed by Jesus from the inside out. Through Proverbs 11 and the story of Mephibosheth, they challenge us to live with humility, honesty, grace, and generosity as people who have been welcomed to the King’s table. Listen and be challenged.  Suppo...

Pastor Samson unpacked how Jesus’ decision to walk on water was ultimately driven by His desire to spend time alone with the Father, even in the middle of grief, pressure, and people constantly needing something from Him. The message challenges us to seek God’s presence consistently, because when we abide in Him, the worries, shame, fear, and burdens of life begin to “stick” to us less. Listen and...

Pastor Shannon Fouts’ Mother’s Day message challenged us to consider the question, “Who are you listening to?” as she unpacked the story of Hannah and Samuel to show that the voices we listen to shape our identity, direction, and destiny. She reminded us that while family wounds, culture, and broken people can influence us, our future is ultimately determined by whether we position ourselves to he...

Pastor Rodney teaches that lamenting is not a lack of faith but an act of faith, an invitation to bring our pain honestly before God, where honesty opens the door to hope and healing. Through remembering God’s faithfulness, choosing trust in the waiting, and turning toward Him instead of away, we find that even our deepest suffering can become a place where God restores, shapes, and heals us. List...

In Pastor Rodney’s message, Walking Like Jesus, he emphasizes that spiritual maturity isn’t about agreeing with truth but actually living it—walking in truth, love, and humility as evidence of time spent with Jesus. True faith is seen in a life that aligns belief with action, serves others sacrificially, and resists pride by choosing the posture of Jesus daily. Listen and be challenged.  Support t...

In Pastor Samson’s message, he contrasts “cheap faith” with real, lasting faith, challenging us from Joshua 24 to fully commit to serving God alone, not just when it’s easy or beneficial, but even through hardship. Real faith is marked by obedience, consistent pursuit of God through Scripture and prayer, and a commitment to pass that faith on—building a legacy that lasts beyond a moment. Listen an...

In Pastor Rodney’s message, "Becoming Like Jesus", he reminds us that transformation starts with identity, not behavior. Because of God’s promises, we don’t strive for acceptance, we live from it as His sons and daughters. From that identity, we pursue transformation by letting Jesus cleanse us, intentionally growing in holiness, and living with reverence, because the Table is where we a...

In his Easter message, Pastor Rodney teaches that “the table of Jesus” is a powerful picture of belonging where anyone can be fully welcomed, known, and loved, not because they earned it, but because Jesus made a place for them through His life, death, and resurrection. But sitting at the table isn’t just about belief. It’s about transformation: being born again, publicly identifying with Him, and...

Pastor Rodney teaches that following Jesus means remembering who God is, what He’s done, and the cost of the cross, so we don’t drift but stay grounded in faith. Communion reminds us we’re not alone but part of a unified family, calling us to live surrendered, love others well, and hold onto the hope that Jesus is coming again. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Christian teaches that following Jesus isn’t about fighting for your personal rights, but willingly laying them down for the sake of others, choosing what builds people up rather than what simply benefits you. True Christian maturity shifts the question from “Am I allowed to do this?” to “Is this helpful and loving for others?”—modeling the selfless way of Jesus. Listen and be challenged. ...

In week 9 of "Following Jesus Is ____", Pastor Samson taught that following Jesus means boldly proclaiming the message of the cross. Through the cross, God turns our weakness into His strength, our foolishness into His wisdom, and our shame into His glory—calling believers to rely on the Holy Spirit and share the gospel so others can experience salvation. Listen and be challenged.  Suppo...

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey—God designed His people to live and serve in shared strength, where burdens, responsibilities, and spiritual empowerment are carried together in community. Just as God gave Moses leaders to share the weight and the Spirit to multiply the impact, believers today are called to step up for one another, knowing that Jesus u...

Preaching from Isaiah 43, Pastor Greg Ford explained that “forgetting the former things” doesn’t mean erase the past—it means don’t fixate on how God moved before and miss the new thing He’s doing now. He challenged the church to release both past failures and favorite memories, trust God for daily provision in the wilderness, and ask for spiritual eyes to perceive His redemptive work even when it...

In night three of our Revival, Dr. Manny Arango taught that mature prayer follows a pattern, not just spontaneity. Using the tabernacle as a template, he walked through a practical “pattern for prayer”: enter with gratitude and praise (the gate), focus on the cross (the altar), let God examine and cleanse you (the laver), ask for fresh Holy Spirit power (lampstand), pray God’s Word like a weapon (...

On day two of our Revival, Pastor Chet Pete reminded us to not forget "the good stuff”—even in hardship, we must remember God’s faithfulness, goodness, and the ways He has already provided, healed, and sustained us. Through the story of the prodigal son, he taught that as children of God we have identity, intimacy, and inheritance in the Father, and when we remember who we are and recall His...

Pastor Jabin Chavez opened up night one of Revival preaching on the prayer of Jabez, calling the church to “Reverse the Curse” by becoming people of consistent prayer. Prayer is what sets you apart, breaks limitations, and invites God’s blessing and favor over your life. He emphasized that through prayer, God not only blesses you, but also frees you from labels, past pain, and generational cycles...

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus means walking in sexual purity—honoring God’s design for sex as a sacred gift for covenant marriage and recognizing that even hidden sexual sin has real consequences for the soul, relationships, and life. He urged us to guard our hearts, resist temptation with wisdom, and trust Jesus, who offers forgiveness, power to obey, and hope for true transformation....

Pastor Christian taught from Romans that the gospel brings unity by leveling everyone—Jew and Gentile alike—reminding us that all have sinned, all need grace, and no one stands above another in God’s family. Following Jesus means loving like He loved—choosing forgiveness, humility, and community—because the gospel produces real love and unity, making us one family in Christ. Listen and be challeng...

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus means being continually filled with the Holy Spirit—God not just with us, but living in us—bringing new (resurrection) life, forgiveness, and restored relationship. Because of Jesus, the Spirit’s presence is no longer temporary but permanent, empowering every believer daily to live holy lives and carry out God’s mission to learn about Him, lead others to H...