Real Talk

We can all be a little self-centered sometimes. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss some practical ways we can value others above ourselves with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad are beginning a miniseries called "Grow Up". In this episode of #RealTalk, they discuss practical ways we can combat complaining and negativity.

How do we make sense of the tension in our country right now? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss how we can continue seeking God in the midst of chaos.

Does God punish people? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad use the story of Zachariah to show how God disciplines those He loves, always for their good.

In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Michál take a look at Jesus' family history and find that it was pretty messy. By studying Jesus' lineage we see how God can use imperfect people and circumstances in unexpected and extraordinary ways.

Do you feel like God is too far to reach? Or do you feel like He is so close to you? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad talk about God's closeness to us even when we might not be drawing close to Him.

How should you react if the person you voted for isn't our next president? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad unpack how to handle all the emotions that might come with the end of the election season.

What does the Bible say about...guns? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad bring Jesus into the conversation on gun control.

In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe takes the time to share his heart openly and honestly on the state of our country and the upcoming presidential election.

In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad dive into talking about what it means to be pro-life, and find it might be more multifaceted than what is typically presented.

There are a lot of voices and opinions on the upcoming election...so who do we listen to? In this episode of #RealTalk Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad take a look at what Jesus might have to say about socialism.

In the last episode of the season, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad reflect on some of the season 2 highlights, and unpack what a "sabbatical" really means.

What does social etiquette look like in such a time as this? Pastor Brad and Michál explain how, often, social etiquette looks like genuinely hearing people before responding, or learning how to respectfully disagree with a person in a loving way. Ultimately, it looks like seeking first God's Kingdom in our lives.

So many of us feel helpless right now, looking at the state of our country. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad unpack how our helplessness does not have to mean hopelessness.

On this episode of #RealTalk Michál Whitehead joins Pastor Joe to take a look at the courage of those who have gone before us, unpacking how it applies to our situation today. We see through the example of Joshua, that courage doesn't come from this world, but from God alone.

Do you ever find yourself questioning if God is real, or good, or loving? In this episode of #RealTalk Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad challenge each of us to deal with our own doubts and dive into the character of God, deciding for ourselves who He really is.

Are you at the point in quarantine where you’re starting to feel a little (dare we say)…rebellious? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad unpack what it looks like to be angry and frustrated without sinning, the differences between a Biblical value system and an American value system, as well as what it looks like to let the Holy Spirit guide us through this season.

Disappointment is like a sickness - to feel better you can't just dismiss it, it has to be dealt with. In this episode of #RealTalk Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad encourage us to take our heart sickness to Jesus because He can heal and because He cares.

Do you feel like you’re missing something in your life right now? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad talk about something many of us are looking for that none of us can find: peace. We can’t download it. But we can access it through the Prince of Peace. His name is Jesus.

So what if the coronavirus actually IS a sign of the end of the world? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad discuss why we shouldn’t be afraid of the end of the world.

Is the coronavirus a sign of the end of the world? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad discuss the coronavirus and the end times.

If God has unlimited power and ultimate authority, why doesn't He stop this virus in its tracks? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad tackle this difficult question.

Millions of people are self-quarantining and social distancing, borders are closing, and COVID-19 cases are are on the rise. How do we process all of this?! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss how to lean into this strange season and look at it from a hopeful and encouraging perspective.

COVID-19 is the current leading topic of every major network, newspaper, and social media outlet. It’s causing schools to close, stock markets to plunge, and panic to increase. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss how we can be educated and informed without panicking.

Can you think of a time when someone’s encouraging words changed the course of your life? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe discuss how powerful encouragement is, and has been in their own lives.