Overtime with Jim Putman

Introduction In this episode of Real Life Overtime, we dive deeper into the weekend’s message about marriage as part of The Five Questions series. This conversation explores God’s design for marriage, how two become one, and what it means to live in a covenantal relationship rather than a contractual one. The discussion also touches on practical challenges like divorce, infidelity, and abuse, offe...

Introduction In this episode, Craig Miles is joined by Wayne Burnham, Sam Meredith, and Blake Whiteman as they unpack the final piece of the armor of God—the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17)—and its connection to prayer (Ephesians 6:18). They explore how knowing and wielding God’s Word is essential in spiritual battle and how prayer aligns us with God’s power. If you’ve ever wrestled with stay...

Protecting Our Minds with the Truth of the Gospel Introduction In this episode, our speakers unpack the significance of the helmet of salvation from Ephesians 6, a crucial piece of the armor of God. The battle of spiritual warfare takes place in the mind, and our salvation gives us the confidence to stand firm against the enemy’s attacks. Whether it’s doubt, fear, shame, or discouragement, we must...

Podcast Show Notes: The Real War – Week 5: The Shield of Faith Welcome back to Real Life Overtime! This week, we continue our series, The Real War, by exploring the Shield of Faith from Ephesians 6:16. Faith is more than belief—it’s an active trust in God that protects us from the enemy’s attacks. The enemy uses doubt, deception, and discouragement like fiery arrows, aiming to shake our confidence...

Podcast Show Notes: The Real War – Week 4: The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace In this episode of Real Life Overtime, our speakers dive deeper into this weekend’s message on spiritual warfare, focusing on the shoes of the gospel of peace from Ephesians 6:15. They unpack how this piece of God’s armor helps us stand firm in faith while also being ready to advance with the good news of Jesus. This conve...

In this episode of Real Life Overtime, Sam Meredith, Christian Putman, and Titus Ledger dive deeper into this weekend’s message on spiritual warfare, focusing on the breastplate of righteousness from Ephesians 6. They discuss how this vital piece of God’s armor protects our hearts from the enemy's deception and accusations, encourages us to live out our new identity in Christ, and helps us stay gr...

Podcast Show Notes:  Welcome to this week’s episode of the Overtime Podcast, where we dive deeper into our series, The Real War. This week, we explore spiritual warfare and the essential role of the "belt of truth" in the armor of God. As believers, we’re called to stand firm against the enemy's lies, and this episode unpacks what it means to live in truth—both intellectually and practically. We d...

  Real Life Overtime Podcast Show Notes  "Overcome: The Power of Testimony"   Introduction Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! This week, we dive into the Overcome series, reflecting on the power of testimony and its role in our journey of faith. Our speakers—Blake, Titus, Gabe, along with our host Jim Putman - share insights from messages delivered across Real Life’s campuses, all centered...

In this week's episode of the Overtime Podcast, Chris Short sits down with campus pastors Gabe, Jim, and Blake to dive deeper into the messages shared across campuses. The focus: "Jesus is Fulfillment"—the central theme of the weekend's teaching. Together, they unpack how Jesus fulfills prophecy, the law, and the personal longing in each of our lives. The discussion offers encouragement, practical...

Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! In this episode, we dive deeper into the first message of our Christmas series, Jesus Is..., exploring the foundational truth that Jesus is God. Join Sam Meredith and Titus Leger, Josh Austin, and Blake Whiteman as they unpack this essential doctrine and discuss its significance for our faith, our lives, and this Christmas season.   Key Points 1. Understa...

Welcome to Real Life Overtime, where the sermon doesn’t end on Sunday! This week, Craig Miles is joined by Pat Lessard and Jim Blazin for a deep dive into the topic of stewarding our health. It’s a comprehensive conversation touching on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Often overlooked in stewardship discussions, this episode highlights how caring for our health is a key part...

In this episode, we continue the series, "Made for These Days", exploring how God has placed us in this time and place for His purposes. Drawing from Ephesians 2:10 and Acts 17, we dive into what it means to live as God’s masterpiece—individually and as part of His collective church. The conversation highlights our call to steward the resources God has entrusted to us, including our finances, time...

In this episode of the Real Life Overtime Podcast, the teaching team dives deeper into the biblical principles of stewardship and generosity, exploring how these concepts connect to our calling in Christ. Anchored in Acts 17 and Matthew 25, the discussion focuses on how we, as individuals and as the body of Christ, are called to manage our resources—time, energy, and finances—for God’s purposes. T...

In this episode of the Real Life Overtime Podcast, the guys delve into the new series, "Made for These Days," which explores how we, as followers of Jesus, are called to live faithfully in the time and place God has placed us. With recent political events and heightened cultural tensions, this discussion emphasizes that our purpose remains rooted in Christ and His mission, regardless of the outcom...

In this closing episode of the “One” series, our teaching team reflects on what spiritual maturity looks like for individuals and the church community. They unpack the essence of growing in faith as part of the body of Christ, explaining how personal spiritual growth directly impacts the health and unity of the larger church. Throughout the discussion, they touch on the traits of mature disciples,...

One: Leadership "The Role of Leadership in God’s Design for the Church" In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we explore the topic of leadership within the Church, examining God’s plan for organized leadership as outlined in Ephesians 4. The conversation centers around why the Church needs structure, how leaders are meant to shepherd and equip believers, and how we can address the tension betwe...

Welcome back to the Real Life Overtime Podcast, where we dive deeper into the weekend sermon and explore its relevance to our daily lives. Today, we're continuing our series, "One," focusing on unity in the body of Christ, as presented in Ephesians 4. Specifically, this episode centers around "One Hope"—the singular hope that unites us as believers, regardless of our diverse backgrounds and person...

In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman leads Sam, Blake, Gabe and Jim into the topic of baptism as part of the ongoing "One" series, focusing on Ephesians 4. They discuss how the church can maintain unity amidst diverse backgrounds and theological differences, especially around the meaning and practice of baptism. With personal stories, the pastors explore their journeys from various Christian...

In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we explore deeper themes from the current sermon series based on Ephesians 4, focusing on unity in the body of Christ and the concept of "one faith." Hosts Jim Putman talks with Blake, Josh as they reflect on their individual messages delivered across the campuses, emphasizing the importance of understanding and living out the biblical definition of faith....

In this episode of the Real Life Ministries Overtime Podcast, we’re diving deep into our "One" series. Hosts Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave, and Christian Putman discuss the foundational theme of unity within the church, especially through understanding the doctrine of the Trinity. They explore how biblical oneness reflects God’s nature and impacts our mission as disciples of Jesus. The conversation high...

Welcome to this episode of the Overtime Podcast! We are diving into the "One" series, an annual series where we refocus on the core mission of our church: to grow as disciples and make disciples in relational environments. This week, we explored Ephesians 4, which speaks of unity in the body of Christ—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God over all. As we move forward, we aim to cultivate an ac...

Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! In this episode, our sermon team dives deeper into the topic of tolerance, a powerful and often misunderstood concept. This past weekend, we unpacked the complexities of tolerance from a biblical perspective. In this podcast episode, we’re here to explore how we, as disciples of Jesus, can balance truth and grace in a world that often redefines love, acce...

In this episode, Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman, Gabe Cleave and Titus Leger unpack the concept of worship—a word that's often misunderstood in today's culture. As we explore worship, we discuss how it extends far beyond music, encompassing every action, thought, and moment of our lives. Fasten your seatbelts as we unravel the true meaning of worship and what it looks like to live a life oriented arou...

In this episode of The Overtime Podcast, Senior Pastor Jim Putman and Campus Lead Blake Whiteman continue their deep dive into the current sermon series, Lost in Translation.   The focus of this episode is on the biblical concept of friendship. Jim and Blake discuss how the world's definition of friendship has shifted from the original meanings found in Scripture, leading to weakened relationships...

In this episode of the Real Life Overtime podcast, the team dives deep into the critical topic of resilience, particularly in the context of parenting in today's challenging world. As our culture increasingly drifts away from biblical values, raising resilient children who can stand firm in their faith and navigate life's difficulties becomes more essential than ever. Join the discussion as our le...