Our House: A to Z

This is not your standard "Our House" episode. Back on November 30, 2025 - Pastor Zac announced that some of the HPC staff had recieved an invitation to be part of a Pastoral Summit in Israel, joining close to 1000 other church leaders from around the US, for a week-long intensive of meetings and services with the purpose of giving an unfiltered view of what is happening in the nation of Israel. O...

Pastors Zac and Ashely discuss the importance of community in a church, especially larger churches, and the important role that "small groups" play in the lives of those who are part of one.   There's also a brief discussion of how this time of year gets busy and evidently there are a couple of bodies in the freezer somewhere at the Lenz home or something... You'll figure it out! Enjoy!   Topic Id...

Sorry about last week... the episode got caught up in a whole thing of non-sense and what not... BUT this week is a great one (aren't they all, though?) -Pastors Zac and Ashley dive into what some may consider to be nuance, but for others can be a bit tricky: What is taking the Lord's name in vain? - AND - They also talk about commitment! Topic Suggestions: info@hpc.church  

The adventures of the many flying-squirrels continue and as the oldest Lenz child is getting close to driving age, now comes the choices of getting a job, paying for insurance and gas, buying a car - all those fun things!  Pastors Zac and Ashley discuss some of thier early employment ventures and it seamlessly transitions into financially preparing for the holidays, because in just a few short wee...

What happens when you buy a house that was built pre-1800?  You get the wildest noises caused by critters unknown! Also - Who needs a church sign anyway? Topic Suggestions: info@hpc.church  

For those scoring at home: 500,000 Feet is equivalent to approx 95 miles. This fact will only be helpful to a few of you who, like our producer, fixate on the most odd and random things at times... ANYWHO - Pastors Zac and Ashley talk about a recent discussion they've been having with church leadership and others about the "Personality" of His Providence Church, and how that impacts both those who...

Pastors Zac and Ashley have made some recent changes to thier diet, working to cut out the toxins and shift towards cleaner eating, applying some biblical principals to the plate.  Linked below are some of the resources they mention in the episode. Bon Appétit! Dr. Josh Axe Podcast: Biblio Diet   "The Biblio Diet" Book on Amazon  

From default bluetooth connection in vehicles, to 1 of the 12 - Pastors Zac and Ashley breakdown who knew what when, and how a Judas mindset can still cause a commotion today. And the pre-intro is Robin Williams.  You're Welcome. Topic Ideas: info@hpc.church  

Maybe... but that should be the least of your worries.  Pastors Zac and Ashley discuss the response to recent events and the immediate affects on church as we know it, as well as growth in general.  It's not as heavy as last week's episode. Topic Suggestions: info@hpc.church  

Pastors Zac and Ashley are back from the summer break and are reflecting on recent world events, so the conversation may feel a bit heavy, but they promise a more lighter episode next week, so providing that everyone is on thier best behavior for the next couple of days - we'll all be in for a treat. Topic Ideas: info@hpc.church  

Don't be fooled; today's guest Finn Z. Lenz is the same person you hear in the intro... Yes, That Finn! Was our producer tempted to throw a filter on his voice to match the way he sounded over 5 years ago when we first recorded the intro? Perhaps!  Pastor Zac and his oldest son, Finn chat about the past year at King's Academy, the upcoming summer including a "RHODE TRIP" https://www.rhodetrip.com/...

Frank Tate and Bev Abbonizio share thier story with Pastors Zac and Ashley about how they became the leaders of the popular Christain summer music festival "Soulfest" and how their life-time of experience has guided them to adjust the way attendees experience this 'Family Reunion". Learn More about Soulfest 2025  https://www.thesoulfest.com/  

In 1992 Jamie Walters asked the question; "How Do You Talk To An Angel" via a single which was cleverly used as the intro to the tv series: "The Heights".  Today, Pastors Zac and Ashley answer a similar question: 'How do you talk to your teenager?'.  There's a lot of differences from 1992 to today... for example; nobody has a beeper these days. Remember Beepers?  How you just felt better getting a...

André Lauren Benjamin, better known by his stage name André 3000, once said that "Roses really smell like Poo-Poo-Ooh"... and while he had a propensity to 'run out of sugar', forcing him to ask his neighbors if he could borrow some; this modern-day philosopher was right on the money when it came to the fruit of this expensive, thorny flower... Thusly Pastors Zac and Ashley discuss the finer tenets...

New Pope, Who Dis? Pastors Zac and Ashley aren't taking a week off just because a temporary chimney in Italy puffed out some white smoke and now a guy from Chicago is gonna ride around in a bubble car... NO... They're talking about YOUR call to ministry! Topic Suggestions: info@hpc.church  

Pastors Zac and Ashley catch up on some of the latest news like Bill Belichick's blockbuster CBS Interview, the new trend in spending time with your teenagers, and venting... but in the most appropriate way possible. No innapropriate sound fffects were spared during the production of this podcast. Topic Ideas - info@hpc.church  

After the past 5 weeks of Marriage Intensive Recaps comes the synposis of what is typically one of the busiest seasons for Pastors Zac and Ashley: Easter - BUT this year was different, and as it appears that a more spring-like climate has finally appeared here in New England; a bit of an outlook to making this your best-summer-ever! As for the Karen Read content; it's brief. Very brief. For Topic...

A continuation of last weeks episode, but it was a clean enough break to make 2 episodes from it, thusly here's the second part. Pastors Zac and Ashley discuss the financial elements of marriage and how divorce is not the quickest, easiest way that the world presents it as. If you are needing to speak with HPC staff about your own situation; please email info@hpc.church  

This may not be the episode to play over the car's bluetooth with children in the backseat or turned way up as you drive with windows open, besides, it's been like 30°F-40°F lately, why are you driving around with the windows open anyway? The 4-Week Marriage Intensive has concluded but the recaps continue in this and the next episode... In fact, here's a little tease for next week: The title is "S...

Aside from the week 3 recap of the Marriage Intensive at His Providence Church, Pastors Zac and Ashley discuss recent findings within the building and what time would you like to live-in, if you had the chance... There's a lot of audio drops this week... you might find yourself reviving an old playlist or better yet; digging out that massive CD wallet with all greatest tunes you purchased at FYE....

It's week 2 of the 4-Part Marriage Intensive, which can be best described as a fire-hose of information; so save these episodes and go back and listen again and again! Pastors Zac and Ashley start with a quick run-down of the 5 Love Languages which leads nicely into the fun topic of Accusations and then wrap it up with a nice little bow of Communication!  Hooray Marriage!!!  Topic Ideas - info@hpc...

A rather impromptu 4-week "Marriage Intensive" recently started at His Providence Church. 'Impromptu' because this was birthed out of an altar call a few weeks ago, and to be candid; classes like these typically require much strategic planning. While the M.I. is at capacity with 35 couples; Pastors Zac and Ashley will be using the next 4 episodes to recap and review what was discussed and ways to...

Are those spelling errors in the title? Listen to find out as Pastors Zac and Ashley discuss ways to recognize patterns and pitfalls that trip us up in life. Also; why it's a good idea to explore and become a member of " The River Health and Wellness"  Topic Ideas: info@hpc.church  

A little chat about phone etiquette and then Pastors Zac and Ashley dive into some every-day wisdom about working and maybe picking up that side-job... and how there's zero-shame in doing so! Topic Ideas: info@hpc.church  

That's Right - Beth Moore is coming for a conference at His Providence Church in Swansea, MA,  J une 27-28, 2025. (Info on the church website: www.hpc.church ) Please listen to the entirety of this episode if you have thoughts or reservations about this because chances are Pastors Zac and Ashley address it in the episode! Episode Topic Ideas: send them to  info@hpc.church