Real Talk

Words are POWERFUL. They can either plant gardens or burn down entire forests. So how do we use them the way that God intended for us to use them? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe unpack why words are so important and how we can steward them.

Is there anything we can't talk to God about? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack a few violent/vengeful psalms and how we can approach them when we're reading and experiencing similar feelings.

The word ‘supernatural’ can be defined as some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. We have a God that does supernatural things — things we can’t comprehend or understand! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe discuss a few of the supernatural stories in the Bible and how to approach them as you’re reading.

Circumcision is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, but it’s not really a popular topic of discussion. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about where circumcision originated in the Bible, why it was required, and how it relates to us today.

Death is just a part of life, right? And unfortunately, not everyone dies peacefully in their sleep. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad talk about some gruesome deaths that take place in the Bible and how we can learn something about God even in death.

There are some pretty wack things in the Bible, right? Well, on this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad dive into some interesting Old Testament laws...

It’s only a matter of time until the presents are opened, the Christmas tree is in the garbage, and the excitement of the holiday season fades away. Christmas will end…but does your joy have to? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack what it means to have LASTING joy and where you can find it.

Nobody's perfect, right? Yes, that includes your family. Chances are they can get on your nerves (especially during the holidays). In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give practical ways to navigate family drama during the Christmas season.

For many of us, the holidays mean family, food, and the stress of spending more than we should on things we don't need. We get bombarded by ads that tell us what we need in order to be happy, but PLOT TWIST: what if we already have everything we need in order to be happy? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe & Pastor Brad give us tips on how to have an attitude of gratitude during the holi...

We each have a story, right? There are some parts of our story that bring us joy, but there are other parts that we wish we could erase completely. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad sits down with Tom as he shares his redemptive story and encourages us to embrace our own in order to help other people.

What if we told you that you’re creative, even if you don’t think you are? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe sits down with Anne, a visionary and creator, who offers insight on creativity, failure, and discovering/using the gifts God has given you to help others.

Immigration: one of the most controversial topics in today’s society. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe sits down with Ana, an immigrant from Venezuela, to hear her story.

You guys sent in a bunch of questions about anxiety, depression, suicide, and mental illness in general! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe are going to tackle a few of them.

You guys sent in a bunch of questions about anxiety, depression, suicide, and mental illness in general! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe are going to tackle a few of them.

Spiritual or biological? Black & white or greyscale? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe tackle the topic of mental illness and its spiritual ties and physical implications.

Darkness is the breeding ground for lies and the only way to combat those lies is with the Truth. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe tackle the topic of suicide.

Have you ever struggled with depression? Maybe you're struggling with it right now. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe get real about darkness, depression, and what it looks like to navigate it with Jesus by your side.

Have you ever struggled with anxiety? Chances are you probably have. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe get real about anxiety and ways to overcome it.

There are consequences when we break the law, right? A slap on the wrist, fines, jail time…we get that. But what happens to our HEARTS when we keep breaking GOD’S law? In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad talk about what it means to “sear” your heart.

Are you bored with your faith? Maybe you've got friends who are SO excited about Jesus, but you're not...at all. Is there something wrong with you? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about spiritual boredom and how to cure it.

Why do we keep doing the same things over and over again, even when we don’t want to? Will we ever be able to shake our bad habits? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about the cycles of sin and self-condemnation, and how to overcome bad habits.

Every kid is afraid of the dark because they're afraid of what they can’t see. But isn't that also the case for you and me? We live in fear about what we can’t see — things that are in the future and things we feel we have no control over. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe talk about their irrational fears and how to have faith in a God we can't see.

Have you ever experienced church hurt? Chances are you have. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give advice on what to do when you're hurt by the church.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how awkward do you feel when someone is crying? Do you struggle to find the words to say? Maybe you feel like you say too much? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give some of their advice on what to say (and what not to say) when someone is struggling.

Have you ever used a phrase over and over only to find out you were saying it wrong? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe talk about different sayings and Bible verses that are commonly misquoted or taken out of context. Can you guess which phrases and verses they're going to mention?