The Pursuit Podcast with James Hamby

What if the reason you're exhausted in your walk with God is that you're trying to achieve something only Jesus could accomplish? You will never be perfect. And God's grace is sufficient for you anyway. In this episode of Pursuit Pod Church, James Hamby (Jimmy) explores what the Bible teaches about perfection, surrendering to God, and the difference between shame and conviction. Through the storie...

What does it actually mean to tithe—and is biblical tithing only about giving money to a church? In this episode of the Pursuit Pod Church, James tackles a subject many Christians would rather avoid: tithing. But instead of treating the tithe as simply a financial obligation, he explores a broader picture of giving God the first and best of what He has entrusted to us. James begins by examining th...

Does the Bible really teach that Christians can earn rewards in heaven? And if salvation is a gift from God, what exactly are believers supposed to be striving toward? In this episode of the Pursuit Pod Church, James explores what Scripture says about earthly and eternal rewards, heavenly treasure, the judgment seat of Christ, the fruit of the Spirit, and five crowns described in the New Testament...

Why does it sometimes feel like life gets harder when you start following God more seriously? In this episode of the Pursuit Pod Church, James and Tori have an open conversation about spiritual warfare, obedience to God, trials, discipline, and what can happen when you step into a calling from the Lord. After deciding to launch a church, they found themselves facing pressure in their marriage, fin...

God Is Calling You Out of the Church God is calling you out of the church. No, that doesn't mean He's calling you away from the body of Christ. It means at some point, we've got to get out of the building and into the field. In Mark 4, Jesus gives us the picture of a farmer scattering seed. Some falls on hardened ground. Some never develops deep roots. Some gets choked out by the distractions and...

Standing Strong Through the Storm Life is going to bring storms. There will be seasons when everything feels like it’s falling apart, when your plans fail, your circumstances change, and you wonder where God is in the middle of it all. But the storm doesn’t determine whether you stand — what you’re standing on does. In this message, we talk about what it means to stand firm in faith when life gets...

Sometimes the person standing in our own way is the person staring back at us in the mirror. In this powerful episode of The Pursuit Podcast , James Hamby shares his personal testimony of how God rescued him from his own choices, struggles, pride, and brokenness. This is a story about grace, redemption, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. For years, we can try to fix ourselves, chase succ...

What happens when your passion for cars meets your passion for Jesus? In this episode, we talk directly to Christian car enthusiasts about something many of us wrestle with: how do we enjoy the things we love without letting them take the place that belongs to God? Cars are more than machines. They represent creativity, craftsmanship, freedom, community, and passion. But as followers of Christ, we...

The American church is facing a crisis — not because there are not enough people attending, but because many have lost sight of what it means to truly follow Jesus. In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, James Hamby examines the words of Jesus in Matthew 23 when He confronted the religious leaders of His day, calling them “whitewashed tombs” — clean on the outside, but spiritually empty within. C...

Have you ever noticed that the moment you decide to take your faith seriously, life suddenly becomes harder? You commit to prayer. You leave sin behind. You start serving God. Then temptation increases, relationships become strained, anxiety grows, and it feels like everything is working against you. Is God upset with you? Or are you experiencing exactly what Scripture says can happen when you beg...

What if God has been speaking to you... and you've been missing it? Many believers ask, "How do I know if God is speaking to me?" In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast , Pastor James Hamby explores what the Bible teaches about hearing God's voice, recognizing the leading of the Holy Spirit, and developing spiritual discernment through prayer, worship, and God's Word. Using the story of Elijah's "...

Not everyone in your life is assigned to your destiny. Some people strengthen your faith. Some sharpen your character. Others slowly drain your purpose without you even realizing it. In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, James Hamby walks through 6 biblical types of people you should be careful allowing into your inner circle. Using powerful Scripture and practical life experience, you'll learn...

When was the last time God corrected you—and you actually listened? Pride is one of the most dangerous spiritual blind spots because the person struggling with it is often the last one to see it. In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor James Hamby explores what the Bible teaches about pride, humility, self-reliance, daily surrender, and spiritual growth. Drawing from James 4:6, Proverbs 16:...

This week on The Pursuit Podcast , we're answering listener questions that came from our discussion on growing closer to God. Can Christians abuse God's grace? Why does sin still feel like such a struggle after salvation? Is church attendance actually necessary? And how should believers respond to church hurt? Using Romans 6, Romans 8, and Hebrews 10 as our foundation, we explore identity in Chris...

Are you tired of fighting the same sins over and over again? The Bible teaches that every believer is caught in a daily battle between the flesh and the Spirit. In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, James Hamby walks through six biblical habits that weaken the flesh, strengthen your spirit, and help you grow closer to God. Using powerful Scripture from Galatians, Romans, Matthew, Luke, James, Ac...

How do you know if you are walking Gods path? How do you figure out where the voice of God is leading you? 8 Signs you are hearing God. Give this a listen to know if you are truly in Gods will, or if you are following your own will and putting the name of God on it. #christiangrowth #biblestudy #jesus #christianpodcast #motivation #christianmotivation Drop any biblical questions you may have and I...