The Radiant Church Podcast

No one likes suffering. Yet, suffering comes for all of us throughout our lives and is a part of the experience of a life with Jesus. So, how do you handle suffering? Pastor Andrew takes us through John 18 and provides three lessons on how to handle suffering based on Jesus own actions during the most intense season of suffering he encountered. Support & learn more about Radiant Church https://www...

Can one life really make a difference? In this Father’s Day teaching, Pastor Andrew takes us to the story of Noah where we learn one man can make a difference not just in his family, but for generations! Support & learn more about Radiant Church https://www.radiantchurchsc.com Follow Radiant Church at: Facebook: @radiantchurchofsc Instagram: @radiantchurchsc

John 17 contains the longest recorded prayer Jesus gives in Scripture. So, what does he pray for? What if Jesus prayed not for himself, not for his own benefit, but for you? And if Jesus would pray for you, wouldn’t you want to know what he prayed for? In the first of a two-part teaching on John 17, Pastor Andrew breaks down one of the most important prayers Jesus gives in the Gospels. How will yo...

Guest speaker and Radiant Church Overseer Pastor Larry Burgbacher (Faith Church | Summerville, SC) teaches from Luke 15 in this message which reveals just how much God values each and every life! Support & learn more about Radiant Church https://www.radiantchurchsc.com Follow Radiant Church at: Facebook: @radiantchurchofsc Instagram: @radiantchurchsc

All of us have key moments in our lives where important shifts have to take place to reach the next level. Maybe it’s moving from being single to being married, starting a new career, or beginning life on a college campus for the first time. In order for us to grow as people, we have to step up. But, we cannot step up if we are holding tightly to fear, anxiety, sorrow, and any number of negative t...

Everyone likes having an advantage, but what if you had two advantages? What about three? What if the very thing you think is a disadvantage is actually your greatest advantage? As we start John 16, Pastor Andrew teaches how Jesus leaving his followers was to their (and our) advantage. In fact, Jesus left a triple advantage ! So, what is it and how does this triple advantage empower us to live a l...

This world has gone mad. Outrage culture is on the rise and seems to be present everywhere. Right is wrong and wrong is right in our value systems. It seems like the best thing for a Christian to do is to pull away, live in complete isolation...right? As we wrap up John 15, we learn how Jesus teaches the opposite. How do we live in a world that has gone mad? We remember Jesus was hated first. We h...

There are many mothers in the Bible who made significant impacts in the lives of their children. But, have you heard of a little-known mother named Jochebed? No? We can’t blame you; she’s a virtual unknown. Yet, Jochebed finds herself in the famous “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews 11, alongside giants such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David. In this special Mother’s Day teaching, we learn how her stron...

Our culture is increasingly tribalistic. We find ourselves connecting with people who look, act, think, and believe as we do. It’s easy to love those who are like us, but Christ is calling us to a greater way of living. He calls us to live and love others with the same sacrificial love he has for all of us. In this teaching, Pastor Andrew breaks down John 15:12-17 and challenges us to reflect the...

What do plants have anything to do with following Jesus? As we learn in this teaching on John 15, plants (specifically vines) have quite a bit they can teach us about what it means to stay close to Jesus. Pastor Andrew unpacks one of Jesus’ most famous teachings calling us to remain in Christ. As we stay close to Jesus, he equips us with gifts and abilities through God’s Spirit to live out His pur...

Life can throw some tough situations your way, but as we learn in this teaching from our guest speaker, Pastor Matt Hoag, Jesus will always meet us where we are. And when Jesus meets us where we are - in our frustration, our disappointment, our hurt and pain - we have a real encounter. All it takes for a life to be forever changed is one real encounter with the risen Jesus. Support & learn more ab...

People all over the world gather to celebrate a risen Jesus on Easter Sunday, but why? Why do so many people choose to follow Jesus? It isn’t exactly the “trendy” thing to do. Following Jesus does not open up the “riches of heaven” or unlock an elite circle of influencers for you to connect with. So, why? In this Easter message, Pastor Andrew explains why people choose to follow Jesus and it has n...

Does God really give you anything you ask as long as pray “in Jesus’ name?” Why isn’t it enough to accept Jesus as a good teacher; do you have to really accept him as “divine?” Is it enough to pray as much as you can, read Scripture, and do all kinds of good works? As we get into John 14, we learn that Jesus made an absolute claim to be divine; so much so, it cannot be dismissed because it require...

There are two ways you can live your life as a follower of Jesus, but only one is really effective. As we conclude John 13, Pastor Andrew teaches us how rules-based Christianity does not lead transformation or even a deeper love for God. Instead, we should grow in our depth of love for God so that we can effectively love others following the command Jesus gives us in John 13:34 to love as he has l...

Judas. Just the name evokes all kinds of negative emotion and images. He’s known for committing the ultimate act of betrayal that no one wants to associate themselves with, but what if we all have something in common with Judas? What if there is a Judas in us as well? The man who was closer to Jesus than any human alive today, who witnessed all the action up front for three years, ultimately betra...

It is one of the most famous scenes in the Bible - Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. It is the perfect picture of what serving others looks like, but while many admire the lesson in serving, they fail to practically carry it out in their own lives. As we begin to break down John 13, Pastor Andrew teaches on the importance of serving as Jesus served: without excuse, without rewriting the rules to...

It is often said the gap between expectation and reality is frustration. Jesus had a lot of frustrations, just like we do. Only his frustrations were not with a sports team or traffic, but with lack of a belief. Many have a lack of belief because they are chasing the works of God, rather than seeking after God Himself. Others lack belief because pride has gotten in the way. Still, there are those...

All of us endure seasons of struggle, but how we handle these difficult times is very important. A sense of dread, a feeling of gloom can set in if we’re not careful; but, as we learn from John 12, we can choose glory over gloom. We can choose to prioritize God’s glory over own benefit, we can choose to trust in God’s purpose for our lives, and we can choose to walk in the Light. Don’t let the glo...

Living for Jesus is a much more difficult task than so many realize. As we move further into John 12, Pastor Andrew teaches how understanding and embracing the humility of Jesus enables us to live an impactful life for him. That humility will challenge us and often become uncomfortable for us to embrace, but we must live our lives with this truth: “Less of me, more of Jesus.” Support & learn more...

When you step into a room, does atmosphere shift? Do people notice something different about you? In this teaching in John 12, we learn how important it is to give God our whole lives - every last part - in a beautiful display of devotion. Others may not understand why you show such extravagant devotion towards Jesus, they may even criticize you for it, but don’t let that slow you down! ***Due to...

People have always been divided over Jesus. Some respond to Jesus’ teachings and signs with faith, others respond with fear. Regardless of how people respond to Jesus, God is still at work carrying out His purpose and His plan. As we close John 11, we learn how God engages with His creation and humanity through a theological concept called “providence.” There are no accidents. There are no coincid...

When tragedy strikes, how do you react? Do you get angry at God and wonder why He didn’t answer your prayer sooner, why didn’t God act faster, why didn’t God do more? Often we expect God to handle difficult situations and challenges on our timing. What if God has a bigger purpose? What if the delay isn not a denial? As we pick up with John 11, we learn from the story of Jesus raising Lazarus to li...

Joseph has a reputation of being nothing more than a mildly important piece to your Nativity set. But, Joseph is one of the most important, most courageous men in the Bible. Why? What makes Joseph so courageous? In this final Christmas teaching, Pastor Andrew explains why following Joseph’s example of obeying God despite the costs makes him a courageous man of integrity all of us should aspire to...

Sometimes the best gifts turn out to be the most underwhelming and unexpected gifts we receive. God sent the Messiah in underwhelming fashion through a completely unexpected series of events. Pastor Andrew teaches on four of the titles which fulfilled roles this unexpected Messiah brings to our lives. Support & learn more about Radiant Church: https://www.radiantchurchsc.com Follow Radiant Church...

Jesus did not come to the spiritual leadership, the cultural elite, or the powerful. He came into a dark world and specifically began his ministry in the darkest corner of Judea. Just as an oppressed people walking in darkness experienced the dawn of God’s light, we too can experience the Light which shatters the Darkness! Support & learn more about Radiant Church: https://www.radiantchurchsc.com...