Pursue Reality Podcast

In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsay sits down with Pastor Calvin and Jacqlene to continue a conversation on simplicity and what it means to walk with a three-mile-an-hour God. Together, they explore how hurry, scarcity, fear of missing out, possessions, and overcommitment can crowd out the life God is inviting us into. Through stories from Scripture, personal experiences,...

In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Lindsay sits down with Sally Jo and Katie for an honest conversation about friendship, vulnerability, sexuality, and following Jesus with truth and grace. Sally Jo shares what it was like to open up about her experience with same-sex attraction, and Katie reflects on how to respond as a friend without fear, pressure, or trying to “fix” someone. Togeth...

In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked conversations in the church: the idolatry of marriage, sex, and relationships. What happens when we make marriage the ultimate goal instead of Jesus? How should Christians think about singleness, celibacy, intimacy, desire, and sexuality through a biblical lens? Connor sits down with Sally Jo and Katy for a raw,...

In this powerful and honest conversation, Pastor Connor sits down with Sally Jo and Katie Friesen to tackle one of the most challenging topics facing the Church today: how to stand for truth without losing love. From personal stories to years of ministry experience, Sally Jo and Katie unpack the reality that sexual brokenness isn’t a “them” issue—it’s an all of us reality. Together, they explore h...

In the final episode of the Big Words, Good God series, Pastor Lindsey, Pastor Connor, and Chris Laustsbaugh tackle a question many Christians wrestle with at some point in their faith: Can you lose your salvation? The conversation explores two historic perspectives held by faithful Christians throughout church history. One view suggests that while salvation cannot be accidentally lost, a person c...

You are sanctified—and you are being sanctified. In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh talk about one of the most important and often misunderstood words in the Christian life: sanctification . What does it mean to be made holy, and why does the Bible describe it as both something already true of us and something still happening? Together they explore...

What if faith isn’t about having zero doubts—but about trusting Jesus even when you don’t have all the answers? Faith is one of the most common words Christians use—but also one of the hardest to define. In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh unpack the biblical meaning of faith and explore why it’s much deeper than simply believing certain things are t...

In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Lindsey, Connor, and Chris continue the “Big Words, Good News” series by tackling one of the most unfamiliar words in the Bible: propitiation . Drawing from Romans 3:25, they explain that propitiation means Jesus took upon himself the just wrath of God against sin through his sacrificial death on the cross. The conversation carefully unpacks what God...

What does the Bible really mean when it says we are “redeemed”? In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh unpack one of the richest words in the New Testament: redemption . In Romans 3:24 Paul says we are “justified by his grace as a gift through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” But redemption wasn’t just a spiritual idea—it came from the real-life...

In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh continue the “Big Words, Good News” series by unpacking the biblical word justification from Romans 3. Many Christians hear words like justified , righteous , and grace but struggle to explain what they actually mean. Using the imagery of a courtroom , Lindsey and Chris explore how justification is a legal declarat...

Grace is one of the most common words in the Christian faith — but do we really understand what it means? In this episode of our Big Words, Good News series, Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh unpack the deep and life-changing meaning of grace as described in Romans 3. While grace is a word many of us use regularly, Scripture reveals something far more radical than simple kindness or second chanc...

Often we use a lot of “Bible words,” but if we’re honest, we don’t always know what they actually mean. Join us on a journey toward confidently understanding the words we read in Scripture. In this first episode of our Big Words, Good News series, Pastor Lindsey, Pastor Connor, and special guest Chris begin unpacking one of the most misunderstood — and often avoided — words in the Christian faith....

In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Connor and Pastor Joel to talk about the real power of God's voice and our need to listen. From sharing the incredible ways God has spoken to each of them in the past, to the rhythms in which God speaks to them uniquely, to the practices anyone can implement to tune your eat to the Lord.  This conversation of...

In this deeply honest episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey sits down with David to talk openly about pornography, sexual addiction, and the quiet shame so many carry alone. From early exposure and secrecy to marriage, community, and real healing, David shares his story with courage and clarity. This conversation explores why “white-knuckling” rarely leads to freedom, how shame ke...

In this deeply moving episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey sits down with Leonard and Cheryl to share their story of pornography, addiction, secrecy, betrayal, and the road to healing. After more than forty years of hidden addiction, a moment of disclosure changed everything—and opened the door to truth, repentance, and unexpected grace. Together, Leonard and Cheryl talk honestly...

Desire can feel confusing — even dangerous — but what if it’s actually revealing something important about your heart? In this sermon follow-up conversation, Pastor Joe and Pastor Lindsey explore how desire points to deeper longings beneath the surface. They talk honestly about everyday desires, sinful desires, and the tension between growth and self-condemnation. Instead of shaming desire or igno...

In this bonus “after the message” episode, Pastors Lindsey and Joe continue the conversation from Sunday’s Advent sermon on P eace Instead of Chaos . They unpack what it means to be a “chaos creator,” what it’s like to live with one, and why so many men resonated deeply with the idea of inner chaos. Together they talk about safety in relationships, the connection between emotional and sexual intim...

Christmas is full people and gatherings—yet so many of us feel alone. Pastor Lindsey sits down with coaches and therapists Brad and Kate Aldrich to name what loneliness really is, how grief impacts this season, and why comfort is not the enemy. Together they offer practical steps and hope for navigating these realities in the Christmas season. Whether you’re navigating loss (death, divorce, distan...

The holidays are meant to be joyful—but let’s be honest, family gatherings can also be complicated. In this episode, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Brad and Kate Aldrich—licensed therapists, coaches, and mental health professionals—to talk about navigating those tricky family dynamics that surface during Christmas. Together, they unpack why old tensions resurface, how to set healthy boundaries (and...

 In this Christmas conversation, Pastors Lindsey, Joe, and Joel sit down to share both the joy and the real challenges we face during the holiday season. From overspending to overcommitting to overlooking what matters most, they unpack the three most common mistakes we all make—and how to choose a more meaningful, peaceful, Christ-centered Christmas instead. Filled with personal stories, practical...

Advent is more than counting down the days to Christmas—it’s an ancient rhythm of hope, peace, joy, and love that has shaped Christians for centuries. In this episode, Pastor Lindsey invites you to rediscover the beauty and meaning of Advent, and how engaging a simple traditions can help you slow down and center your heart on Jesus. You’ll also hear how to start your own Advent practice at home, a...

Secrecy might be the discipline we talk about the least—but need the most. In this episode, Pastors Lindsey and Connor dive into Jesus’ invitation to practice good works without applause or performance. They identify the warning signs of craving recognition, unpack how hidden obedience purifies our motives, and show how secrecy creates room for humility, freedom, and true intimacy with God. This e...

In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Joe and Danielle to talk about the often-overlooked discipline of silence and solitude . Together, they unpack what it means to step away from the noise, hurry, and constant input of everyday life to rest in the quiet presence of God. They discuss the biblical roots of this practice—from Jesus withdrawing to lonel...

In the finale of our Spiritual Disciplines series, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Joe and Danielle to unpack the discipline of service —an outward practice that forms our inner life. Starting with Jesus’ words in Mark 10:42–45 , they reframe greatness as giving away power in love , offering a counter-cultural path that resists recognition and reshapes the heart. They talk candidly about seas...

In this honest, hope-filled episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast , Pastor Lindsey sits down with Worship Pastors Calvin and Ezra to unpack two practices that belong together: confession and worship . They discuss why ongoing confession is a grace-filled discipline for people who are already forgiven, and share how bringing sin into the light leads to healing, freedom, and deeper community. From s...