The Seed Church Podcast

This Father’s Day, Pastor Garrett’s message, The Prodigal Father , takes us through Luke 15:11–32 and offers a fresh look at one of Jesus’ most well-known parables. While the story is often called the Parable of the Prodigal Son, it ultimately reveals the extravagant love, grace, and compassion of a Father who never stops pursuing His children. Join us as we reflect on the heart of God and the inv...

This week’s message, Receiving the Kingdom , explores what it means to approach God with the trust, humility, and dependence of a child. Looking at Mark 10:13–16, John 1:9–13, Proverbs 3:5–7, Deuteronomy 31:8, and 1 Corinthians 3:19, we’ll discover how God invites us to receive His kingdom not through our own wisdom or strength, but through faith in Him. Join us as we learn to trust God’s guidance...

This week’s message, The Nature of the Kingdom , looks at Mark 4:26–29 and the way God’s kingdom grows in ways we don’t always understand or control. We’ll explore what it means to embrace the mystery of the kingdom, live a life of dependence on God, and recognize that while there is work to do, it’s a different kind of work than we often expect. Join us as we learn to trust God’s process and fait...

In our series Big Questions , Pastor Garrett explores the question: Is following Jesus about rules or relationship? Looking at John 15:15 and Matthew 5:17–20, this message reminds us that faith is rooted in knowing God, not just following a list of commands. We’ll explore how not everything in Scripture is prescriptive, and how Old Testament laws point us to deeper principles and wisdom that revea...

In our series Big Questions , Pastor Garrett explores one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith: the mystery of the Trinity and why it matters. Looking at The Gospel of John 17:1–5, this message helps us understand that God is three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God, yet there is only one God. More than just a theological idea, the Trinity shapes how we understan...

This Mother’s Day, Pastor Garrett sits down with two incredible moms—his wife, Julie, and fellow Seed Church mom, Lindsey—for an honest and encouraging conversation about how motherhood reflects the heart and character of God. Through personal stories, laughter, and biblical insight, they explore God’s nurturing love, patience, protection, and compassion through the lens of motherhood. Featuring r...

In our new series Big Questions , Pastor Garrett tackles the first question: What is our relationship with money? Looking at Matthew 6:19–21 and 1 Timothy 6:10, this message challenges us to put our financial goals and desires into God’s hands instead of letting money take control. We’re reminded that giving isn’t just a command—it’s a way God forms our hearts. As disciples, we’re called to give r...

In this message, Pastor Garrett unpacks Revelation 21:1–4 and Philippians 3:20 to show us how the church is meant to be a living preview of heaven. These passages remind us that our true citizenship is in heaven and that God is preparing a future where there is no more pain, sorrow, or death. But that future isn’t just something we wait for—it’s something we begin to reflect right now. Pastor Garr...

In part four of our series, The Church: Family and Army , Pastor Garrett unpacks Acts 6:1–7 and shows us how the early church functioned with both deep care and clear purpose. As needs arose within the community, believers stepped up to serve, reminding us that the church is not just a place we attend, but a family we belong to and an army we are called to be part of. This message emphasizes that...

In this message, Pastor Garrett explores the foundation of our faith through 1 Corinthians 15:13–19 and Luke 24:1–6, reminding us that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is useless and our hope is limited to this life—but the empty tomb declares a greater truth. The angel’s question, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” points us to the reality that Jesus is alive, not defeated by de...

In this message, It Is Finished , Pastor Garrett reflects on Mark 14:32–36 and John 19:28–30, tracing the powerful journey from Jesus’ agony in the garden to His final words on the cross. What began as a moment of deep surrender in Gethsemane was fulfilled in a declaration of victory—sin defeated, the price paid in full. This message invites us to see that “it is finished” is not a cry of defeat,...

In part three of our series, The Church: Devotion Challenged , Pastor Garrett unpacks Acts 4:13–22 and what happens when true devotion is put to the test. As opposition rises, we see that the church is still God’s plan to bring heaven to earth, and our identity as followers of Jesus remains unshaken. This message reminds us that bold, passionate conviction flows from deep intimacy with Christ—and...

In part two of our series, The Church: Devoted , Pastor Garrett dives into Acts 2:42–47, exploring what it truly means to live a life of devotion. The early church wasn’t built on convenience or comfort, but on a deep commitment—to God, to truth, to one another, and to prayer. This message challenges us to move beyond passive faith and into intentional community, where lives are shaped by Scriptur...

In this week’s kickoff to our new series, The Church, Pastor Garrett explores Acts 1:4-8 to remind us that the church was birthed out of a supernatural move of God, not a clever growth strategy. We are called to be more than just members; we are witnesses to a living, active story of redemption unfolding in the world today. Join us as we rediscover the church’s true identity as a preview of heaven...

Welcome to “Formed,” Part 9, in our spiritual formation series at The Seed Church led by Pastor Garrett. This week we explore formation through habits and practices—intentional rhythms that shape our hearts and lives to become more like Christ. Rooted in Romans 8:18–23 and Proverbs 4:23, we are reminded that while all creation groans in longing for redemption, God is actively at work forming us in...

Welcome to “Formed,” Part 8, in our spiritual formation series at The Seed Church led by Pastor Garrett. This week we explore formation through confession, rooted in 1 John 1:9 and James 5:16, discovering that confession is one of God’s pathway to formation. A key characteristic necessary for confession and true transformation is vulnerability—the courage to be fully honest before God and others....

Welcome to “Formed,” Part 6, in our spiritual formation series at The Seed Church led by Pastor Garrett. In this episode, we focus on grace and the essential role it plays in our formation—reminding us that transformation does not begin with striving, performance, or self-effort, but with receiving the unearned favor of God. Grace is not only what saves us; it is what sustains and shapes us, freei...

Join us for “Formed,” Part 5, a teaching in our spiritual formation series at The Seed Church led by Pastor Garrett. This message focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in our formation, reminding us that it is the Spirit’s work in us that produces the fruit in our lives. Rather than simply resisting the works of the flesh, we are invited to live lives led and controlled by the Spirit. Spiritual p...

In Part 4 of Formed , Pastor Garrett explores how God shapes us through relationships. Drawing from John 21:4–14, Romans 12:3–8, Galatians 2:11–13, and 2 Peter 3:15, this episode highlights how God uses community, encouragement, correction, and even conflict to form who we are becoming. From restoring and feeding one another, to being challenged in love and humility, relationships are a key tool G...

In Part 3 of Formed , Pastor Garrett teaches from James 1:2–4 and 16–17, reminding us that God shapes us through both trials and blessings. The hard and difficult moments in life are not wasted—God uses them to build perseverance, maturity, and others. At the same time, every good and perfect gift in our lives comes from Him, and He uses those blessings to shape our hearts as well. In every season...

Join us for “Formed,” a teaching series at The Seed Church led by Pastor Garrett. This week’s message from Jeremiah 18:1–10 centers on God as the Potter who is deeply invested in the clay, inviting us into a deeper reflection on who or what is shaping our lives. We’re reminded that our transformation matters—and that there is a spiritual battle over who we are becoming.

Join The Seed Church for “Formed,” a teaching series on spiritual formation led by Pastor Garrett. This series explores the why, what, and how of who you’re becoming, examining how our habits, loves, and daily choices shape our lives. Together, we’ll discover how God forms us into the likeness of Christ and how intentional faith and practices lead to lasting transformation.

Join The Seed Church for “The Arrival,” our Advent series exploring the meaning of Jesus’ birth and the arrival of God’s kingdom.

Join The Seed Church for “The Arrival,” our Advent series exploring the meaning of Jesus’ birth and the arrival of God’s kingdom.

Join The Seed Church for “The Arrival,” our Advent series exploring the meaning of Jesus’ birth and the arrival of God’s kingdom. This week, Pastor Garrett shares how Christ invites us to surrender our “little kingdoms”—the areas we try to control—and let Him reign as King. When we welcome Jesus to his rightful place, we discover peace, direction, and real life—and we no longer have to live in fea...