The ECC Podcast

Pastor David Burr shares about evangelism as an overflow of who we are.

How does taking communion impact my life? Communion, or the Lord's Supper, is a normal part of church life, but do we know why we take it and how it impacts us as believers, both corporately and personally? God is inviting us into a greater revelation of the power of Christ's blood shed for us and what we step into when we participate in communion. Join Matt Swords and Chris Weber as they...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman explains the power of the cross and what Jesus offers us in the new covenant of his blood.

How do we overcome fear in our day-to-day lives? Fear is a normal part of life, but the Bible tells us that God's love is powerful enough to displace or cast out fear in our lives. Whether we fear disappointment, inadequacy, rejection, the unknown, or something else--Christ's sacrifice on the cross made a way for us to overcome fear. Fear is a liar, and we no longer need to listen to its v...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman outlines four types of fear that we face and the freedom from fear we can find in Christ.

How do we fix our eyes on Jesus in the middle of the storm? Understanding what Jesus did on the cross will change the way we think and live. He didn't just die for forgiveness of sins, but also to fulfill God's covenant promises to us. Now, we find victory in our lives by looking to Jesus. Join Jim Ehrman and Wes Seigrist as they talk about how to cultivate a practice of looking to Jesus i...

Pastor Chris Weber teaches us the power of seeing according to covenant, because our victory is found in the way we view Christ.

How should I process and steward a prophetic word after I receive it? When we receive a prophetic word, we are responsible to test the word to see whether it was from God and then steward the word by engaging it with faith. Through prophecy, God invites us on a journey with him toward the fulfillment of that word. Join Emily Given and Dan Gulnac as they talk about how to effectively steward the pr...

Guest speaker Richie Seltzer delivers a powerful call to give our whole hearts to the Lord and boldly share the gospel.

How does understanding covenant change the way we think and act? We tend to think in terms of contracts, not covenants, but understanding what a covenant is and what it means that God has made a covenant with us changes everything. Join Matt Swords and David Burr as they discuss the implications of the new covenant and how understanding it changes the way we live.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman outlines the power of covenant and what it means that God had made a covenant with us.

What does it look like, practically, to surrender our need to understand and embrace mystery in our walk with God? We are wired to seek understanding, yet that can often get in the way of our faith and our ability to trust God when we don't understand. How do we let go of our need to understand and the sense of control that understanding brings in our lives? What does it mean to embrace what w...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us that God and his ways are beyond our intellectual capacity to understand, and to walk with him, we need to learn to embrace mystery.

How should we view and honor singleness within a culture that celebrates marriage? Those who are single, widowed, or divorced often feel marginalized in a church culture that celebrates marriage and family. But they are essential parts of us, and their voices and purpose should not be defined by their relationship status. How do married people prioritize and hold space for those who aren't cur...

Pastor Jim Ehrman teaches on what it really means to be the body of Christ and how we hold space for those on the margins.

What intentional practices can help us cultivate mutuality in our marriages? Healthy marriages are guided by the Spirit, focused on Christ, and fully committed to submitting to one another in love. This requires both husbands and wives to address their own dysfunctions and learn to lead their marriages together, for the glory and mission of Christ. Too many of us get stuck in the power struggle of...

Pastor Dan Gulnac uncovers the heart of a healthy Christian marriage.

How can parents and children break through misunderstanding to build meaningful connection? When relating to our parents or our children, we can so easily trip over the generational disconnect. We struggle to understand them, and we feel misunderstood by them. But, God created us to live in families because we need intergenerational connections and perspectives. Join Heidi Zimmerman and Jim Ehrman...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us to reach past outward impressions and assumptions to see and minister to people's hearts.

How can we intentionally build genuine, life-giving friendships? We all want strong friendships, but sometimes these connections can seem difficult to find. Too many of us end up living in isolation. Yet God makes it clear that we need one another. We are his body, and we are called to grow and work together. Relationships with others are a central part of the Christian life. Join Laura Taylor and...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman shares on the importance of intentionally building relationships with others in the body of Christ.

How do I properly discern and steward a prophetic word? The Bible is God's objective word, by which we judge everything else. Yet the Bible also includes many examples of and instructions about the subjective word--including prophetic words we may receive from others. Both objective and subjective are needed, but how do we find the proper balance? How do we process disappointments when the pro...

Pastor Kevin Eshleman shares from his heart on the need for both objective and subjective revelation. 

How do we persevere in prayer even when we feel weary? Many of us struggle to continue praying for something if we don't see results quickly. The Old Testament prophet Daniel knew how to persevere in prayer because he understood the power of praying according to God's promises. How would our prayer lives change if we knew how to pray like Daniel? Join Matt Swords and Chris Weber as they di...

Pastor Dan Gulnac reminds us of the power of persevering prayer.