NORTH.CHURCH Podcast with Pastor Rodney Fouts

Creating and maintaining healthy relationships is a lot of work. But if we commit to following a few basic practices, we can build healthy connections with the people in our lives that mean the most to us. This week, Guthrie Pastor Heady Coleman shares on how we can #GoWin in our relationships. Support the show

We all want to have healthy and strong relationships in our lives. In order to create those relationships, we need to understand boundaries. Pastor Clint Smith teaches this week on what boundaries are, why they are important, and how to use them to create healthy relationships. Support the show

For our second experience of Empower Weekend we had a chance to hear from Bishop Philip Kitoto. His message is a powerful reminder that God has gifted us and empowered us for a life of productivity and impact. Our identity is defined in terms of the relationship we have with God and the life he has called us to live. Support the show

Pastor Gibson Anduvate is the Senior Pastor of International Christian Church in Nairobi, Kenya. He kicks off Empower Weekend with a message on what it means to be the 'salt of the earth' in our world today. Support the show

The book of Habakkuk concludes with a song of praise and worship that the prophet sung to the Lord. It teaches us that despite the trials and suffering we face in life, our victory is still secure. Support the show

As Christians, the bible teaches that we are all part of one body - the church. But we all have different roles to play in that body. The gifts that we receive from the Holy Spirit enable each of us to do the work that we are designed to do. Support the show

Habakkuk was given a vision for a future time; a vision that he would not see fulfilled in his lifetime. How can we learn from him and wait patiently on what God has for us? This week, Pastor Rodney Fouts teaches on how we can wait on the Lord without losing hope. Support the show

God often doesn't makes sense. He doesn't explain himself. The events around us make us wonder where God is. And as the prophet Habakkuk struggled, we also struggle to live by faith. Support the show

Joseph could of never risen to the position of Prince if he had been poisoned by bitterness. Instead, he continually broke the ice around his heart by seeking God and forgiving those who had hurt him. Support the show

It is clear that Joseph had the favor of God on his life. But favor comes with a price. Others may see your accomplishments but not your agony. Support the show

When Joseph was in prison, it seemed like the world had totally forgotten about him. But Joseph knew that God had not forgotten, and Joseph had not forgotten the dream God gave him. Joseph didn't want to be where he was, but he did make the most of where he was. Contented people dream of a preferred destination, but are faithful and fruitful in their present dilemma. Support the show

Joseph did the right thing when faced with temptation. Though he could have easily given in, he knew that God would make a way. Support the show

We've all had a dream at some point in our life. Unfortunately, not many of us could say that they are living that dream. Pastor Rodney Fouts kicks off this series by reminding us that the dreams God gives us are never dead. Even when all looks lost, we're called to keep running towards the dreams He has given us. Support the show

Many may not realize it, but the bible contains an incredible amount of wisdom on the topic of personal growth. With a new year beginning, Pastor Clint Smith invites us to take a look at how we can dig into the bible to grow in spiritual and emotional maturity in 2019. Support the show

When your carefully laid plans for your life don't work out, how do you respond? Mary and Joseph had to answer that when God chose them to be the earthly parents of Jesus. It wasn't their plan, but it was God's plan - to save His people. What they found is that God's plan is always better than anything we can put together. Support the show

The events surrounding the first Christmas, the birth of Jesus, required great courage of the people involved. Mary and Joseph's plans were derailed by what God asked them to do, but they humbled themselves and were obedient. The result was the coming of our Savior - Immanuel - God with us. Support the show

How do you deal with disappointment? Do you ignore the hurt, become depressed, or maybe lash out in anger? This week Pastor Shannon Fouts reminds us that even in the midst of disappointment, God can and will be our comforter and strength. Support the show

Would it encourage you to know the Bible is filled with stories of people who faced great fear, and did what God wanted them to do anyway? No matter what we face, getting alone with God is number one way to overcome our doubts and insecurities so we can boldly follow where God leads. Support the show

Uncertainty. Doubt. Bewilderment. Each of us have those days, moments when fear wants to creep in and distract us from the better things God has for us. Faith. Joy. Peace. In this week's message, Pastor Rodney Fouts encourages each of us to remember that God Himself has told us to "Fear Not". Support the show

City Church Pastor Matt Nelson joins us this week to share a powerful message to stretch our faith. In the bible, God's miracles are always preceded by someone taking a step of faith and leaving their comfort zone. Today, if we want to see God move powerfully, we must be willing to stretch ourselves beyond what is safe and comfortable. Support the show

Every follower of Jesus is called to share the Good News everywhere we go. As a church, we are also committed to living out that great commission. Pastor Rodney Fouts shares this week on the many ways NORTH.CHURCH is sharing the Good News here at home, and abroad. Support the show

Guest speaker Pastor Mike Allard has had God stretch him. As pastor of Crossroads Fellowship in Houston, TX, he struggled to lead his church through the financial troubles that came with the Great Recession in 2008. God stretched him, and through that time, he realized that God is always faithful. Support the show

In order for our spiritual house to remain standing in the storms of life, we must be built on a solid foundation. That foundation is Jesus Christ. Support the show

God doesn't play by the same rules as the world does. With Gideon, He broke all the rules as He sent Gideon into battle, but the Israelites still conquered the Midianites. And if we rely on Him, God will come through for us as well. Support the show

We all know people who have let cynicism, bitterness and complacency that mark their life. They were excited by their future and the call of God at one time, but over the years, they had lost that zeal. How do we keep hold of that motivation, and not become "that guy"? Support the show