Peace Talks At The Cross

In a world that feels increasingly fragmented and isolated, it’s easy to pull inward and keep our faith to ourselves. But Jesus never intended for the peace of the Gospel to be kept a secret. In this episode, our pastors dive into the heartbeat of Outreach at Abiding Peace. Looking at Christ's Great Commission, we unpack the beautiful reality that we haven’t been left to navigate this culture alon...

Modern Western culture tempts us to isolate, pretending we can handle the heavy weight of anxiety, family stress, and daily burdens all by ourselves. But God didn't design you to live on an island. In this episode, our pastors dive into the beautiful, intentional gift of Christian fellowship. True fellowship is more than just sitting in the same row on Sunday morning—it’s about having a trusted br...

In this episode, our pastors dive into the deep, beautiful history of Christian worship. We pull back the curtain on "liturgical" worship and the Christian church calendar—explaining how it isn't just empty tradition, but a intentional, 52-week annual walk through the life of Christ. By grounding our services in timeless Scripture readings, we find a reliable rhythm of grace. Whether...

In a world that often feels incredibly fragmented, lonely, and overwhelmingly fast-paced, it’s easy to feel like just another face in the crowd—even at church. In this episode, our pastors dive into a candid conversation about what it truly means to shepherd a community. The pastors unpack why their calling goes far deeper than a Sunday morning sermon. Rooted in the unchanging truth of Scripture,...

In this episode, the pastors dive into the vital role of education and Bible study at Abiding Peace. Unlike the structured readings of a Sunday service, Bible study opens the door for a two-way dialogue. It’s a space where we are completely free to dig deeper into specific books of the Bible, tackle current cultural issues, and explore what God’s Word says about the things keeping you up at night....

Walking into a new church can feel incredibly intimidating. Will I know where to sit? Am I going to be singled out? In this episode, Pastor Duane (Easley) and Pastor Mike (Five Forks) pull back the curtain on what you will actually experience when you step through our doors. We live in a culture that constantly demands we prove ourselves, leaving us fragmented and exhausted. But church shouldn&#39...

In a world that feels increasingly fragmented and exhausting, finding a community that feels like home can be tough. In this inaugural episode of the Abiding Peace Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our unique dual-campus ministry in the Upstate of South Carolina. Join our pastors as they share their raw ministry experiences—from the established, bustling neighborhood of Five Forks in Simps...