The ECC Podcast

Guest Speaker Randy Clark, Founder and President of Global Awakening, teaches on why words of knowledge are important and how to receive them.

How should my beliefs about God's kingdom impact my view of the future? We don't often consider how much our views and expectations of the future impact how we live in the present. As ambassadors of God's kingdom here on earth, we want to have the same view of the future that God does so that we can effectively partner with him. Join Emily Given, Dan Gulnac, and Amy Calkins for a conve...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman explains what the kingdom of God is and why we need to be part of advancing God's kingdom on earth.

How do I respond to conflict in a healthy way? Conflict is a normal part of life, but many of us struggle to know how to engage those moments in a way that honors everyone involved and moves us toward resolution. We may get stuck in toxic cycles of anger of manipulation, or we may shut down to avoid conflict. Jesus offers us a better way. Join Matt Swords, Heidi Zimmerman, and Oliver Denlinger for...

Pastor Wes Siegrist reminds us of the power of cultivating a generous mindset that overflows into generous living.

What's the most effective way to reach people with the gospel? We all know sharing the gospel is important, yet many of us have missed one of the most crucial and powerful tools God's given us. Join Emily Given, Jim Ehrman, and Mark Calkins as they discuss what the first century church shows us about evangelism and how to apply it to our lives.

Pastor Chris Weber teaches on the power of the gospel to bring real life transformation, not through human effort, but through God's power.

Why should I connect with people who are different from me? Statistics show we are all prone to prioritizing relationships with those who are most similar to us. Yet, building connections with people from different groups and perspectives strengthens us in some key ways we may not be aware of. Join Matt Swords, Jim Ehrman, and Kevin Eshleman as they talk about the why and how of connecting with pe...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us of the call to kingdom teamwork--so we can go further together than we can on our own.

What if living righteously could come naturally to you? Many of us grew up thinking that knowing God was about following all his rules and behaving perfectly. The truth is, God isn't focused on the rules, but on our hearts. When we receive him, he enables us to live from the inside out, so that his righteousness can become second nature to us. Join Emily Given, Dan Gulnac, and Matt Swords as t...

Pastor Jim Ehrman speaks on what it looks like to embrace the person and the work of the Holy Spirit.

What does it mean to truly welcome everyone? Jesus calls us to love all, yet many of us struggle to know how to apply that in the complexities of real life. How do we love those who've hurt us or who offend us with their beliefs? How do we hold true to our convictions while also modeling Jesus' radical love for all? Join Matt Swords, Heidi Zimmerman, and Dan Gulnac as they discuss what it...

Pastor Dan Gulnac reminds us that we welcome everyone because Jesus welcomes everyone.

Can Values Really Change My Life? Many of us go through life one day at a time without thinking about why we do what we do and what we are aiming our lives toward. But what if, instead, we decided on key values that we want to drive our lives and then strategically fashioned our lives around those values? Join Emily Given, Jim Ehrman, and David Burr as they discuss how values help us answer God&#3...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman spoke on the values that drive our direction here at ECC.

How do I break free from this cycle? Jesus promised that when he sets us free, we are truly free. Yet, many Christians wrestle with cycles of sin, dysfunction, or struggle. We know that's not God's best for us, but we often don't know how to break free. Join Matt Swords, Jim Ehrman, and Kevin Eshleman as they discuss both practical tools and spiritual principles for walking in freedom...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman talks about the importance of continuing to take steps so that we do not stagnate in our spiritual journey.

How can I grow in boldness to share Jesus with others? God designed us to live boldly, yet so often we struggle with fear of what others will think of us. This fear can prevent us from sharing about Jesus with others. How can we overcome our fears in order to walk in greater boldness? Join Emily Given and Jim Ehrman as they discuss practical tools for a life of boldness rooted in love.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us of the power of sharing our God stories with others.

How can I reach my neighbors for Jesus (without being weird)?Many of us interact with our neighbors weekly, if not daily, yet it can be hard to know how to introduce faith topics in a way that doesn't feel awkward or forced. We know sharing the gospel is important, but we just feel stuck. Join Heidi Zimmerman and Dan Gulnac as they talk about practical, natural ways we can disciple our neighbo...

Pastor David Burr teaches us how to share the gospel in small ways that can have a big impact.

Why should I share my story? We all have stories to share--stories of the way God invaded our hardest moments with his comfort, our weakest moments with his strength, our most desperate moments with his provision. These stories carry great power, both for ourselves and for others. Join Jim Ehrman and David Burr as they discuss the power of story and why sharing our stories matters so much.

Barry Wissler teaches on the need for the generations to value one another and work together in order to reach the world with the gospel. 

Many of us feel intimidated by the idea of sharing our faith, but perhaps that's because we've put too much pressure on ourselves to get results. If we share our faith with no result, we start to feel like we've failed. Join Matt Swords and Chris Weber as they discuss a healthier view of evangelism that removes the pressure so we can see others the way God does.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman teaches on the importance of sowing the seed of the gospel generously.