The Sharing Grace Podcast

What does it really mean to live an overflowing life beyond Sunday morning? In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Brandon sits down with Discipleship Pastor Jay Austin to unpack this week’s message from the RENEW: Building Relationships God’s Way series. Together, they explore what spiritual overflow looks like in everyday life, the danger of quiet exhaustion, and how God-honoring boundari...

Pastors Mark, Brandon, and Jay unpack a powerful moment from Acts 15 where Paul and Barnabas face a sharp disagreement, reminding us that even great leaders are still human. In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, they explore humility in conflict, healthy compromise, second chances, and how God can bring growth even through division. As part of the RENEW: Building Relationships God’s Way se...

Originally shared in one of our earliest episodes, this conversation from John 15 is still just as timely. Jesus uses the illustration of the vine and its branches to reveal the life-giving practice of abiding in Him. In this episode, The Sharing Grace team revisits what it means to remain connected to Christ, bear lasting fruit, and trust God through seasons of pruning and growth.

In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Jay reflect on the sacrificial, unearned love of God revealed through Jesus. Drawing from 1 John 4, John 3, and 1 Corinthians 13, they explore how true love is shown, not earned, and how God’s love moves us beyond transaction into transformation. This conversation invites listeners to receive God’s love fully and to live it out sacrificially with others.

In this Advent conversation, Pastors Brandon, Jay, & John reflect on the joy announced at the birth of Jesus. Together, they explore why the good news of Christ brings great joy, how fear can block that joy, and what it means that God came to us in humility and weakness. From the shepherds’ praise to Mary’s quiet reflection, this episode invites listeners to rediscover a deeper, steadier joy roote...

Pastors Brandon, Jay, and Mark sit down with Impact Coordinator Julie Keyes to unpack the Advent theme of peace. Together they explore Micah 5, walk through six practical actions that help believers receive God’s peace, and share personal moments where God brought calm in the middle of pressure. A simple, encouraging conversation for anyone craving peace in a busy season.

In this week’s episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Brandon sits down with Family Pastor John Leathers to unpack the opening message of our new Advent series, Come Lord Jesus. Together, they explore the theme of hope, tracing God’s promise from Genesis to Isaiah to Hebrews, and discuss what it looks like to confront darkness, lean into the names of Jesus, and live out confident hope in pra...

This week, Pastors Brandon and Jay dive deeper into Pastor Jay’s sermon from Revelation 4–5, exploring what true worship looks like in heaven, and how it reshapes our lives on earth. They’ll discuss the “open door” God gives us in worship, the reality that His throne is never empty, and the call to lay down our crowns in surrender. Join the conversation as we fix our eyes on Jesus, the worthy Lamb...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Brandon is joined by Jay Austin and Kate Little for a conversation on what it means to live a life of worship shaped by gratitude. Drawing from Luke 17 and the story of the ten lepers, they explore how thankfulness fuels true worship and how obedience often leads to unexpected moments of God’s movement. Kate also shares insights from Student Ministry....

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastors Brandon and Jay speak with Carmine Ferraro about how generosity and stewardship are acts of worship. Discover how viewing everything as God’s transforms giving from an obligation into a grateful response that honors Him.

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, recorded during our CAV staff retreat, Pastors Mark, Jay, & Brandon talk about Overflow: Worship Fueled by Gratitude. Together they explore the story of Habakkuk, a man who worshiped God even in dark seasons. You’ll learn about four key faith steps: Remember, Rest, Rejoice, and Rise. They discuss how gratitude can turn hardship into genuine worship. 🎧...

This week on The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Brandon sits down with Pastor Mark and CAV CFO Cliff Miller to unpack the core church value of Generosity. From Paul’s advice to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6, they explore how contentment, godliness, and trust in God’s provision shape our giving, and why generosity reflects the heart of God. They also share practical tips for stewarding resources well, avoi...

In this episode, Pastors Jay Austin and Mark Ragsdale, and Cris O’Brien unpack the six stages of discipleship. From new life in Christ to leaving a legacy of faith, they explore what it means to grow as a disciple who makes disciples. Tune in for an honest and practical conversation about spiritual growth, community, and living out the Great Commission.

Why does God’s grace sometimes offend? Pastors Wendell, Brandon, and Jay unpack how grace both challenges and transforms us. Discover how to share grace boldly, love deeply, and live for His name’s sake.

In this episode, Pastors Mark, Brandon, and Jay unpack The Gospel Story, the true, personal, and life-changing story of Jesus Christ. Together, they explore how the Gospel is a true story, a love story, a battle between good and evil, and ultimately, a rescue story. Listen in as they share how God’s love shapes our identity, why we must face the reality of sin to grasp the beauty of salvation, and...

In this episode, Pastor Jay, Pastor John, & Courtney Taylor dive into Acts 2 and unpack what it means to be devoted together as the early church was. From God’s Word to sharing life, generosity, and worship, they reflect on how these devotions shape authentic community today. Along the way, they share personal stories, practical challenges, and a vision for living connected in Christ.

In this week’s podcast, we explore what it means to truly stand under God’s Word as disciples of Christ. Using 2 Timothy 3:14–17 as our guide, we dive into the why, whom, and what of Scripture—why it’s essential for understanding salvation, whom it comes from, and how it equips us for every good work. We’ll unpack how Scripture teaches, rebukes, corrects, and trains us, moving Bible study beyond m...

In this episode, Pastors Brandon, Mark, and Jay sit down to discuss this past week’s sermon, In Christ. Together, they unpack what it means to root our identity fully in Jesus, exploring the freedom and security that comes from knowing we are loved by Him, belong to Him, and are completely dependent on Him. Drawing from passages in Ephesians, Galatians, Romans, and John, they reflect on how our id...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Jay sits down with Pastor Mark, along with Caden Sichler, Young Adults Coordinator, and Matt Conner, Discipleship Intern, to launch our new series This Is Us. Together they look at Daniel 1 and the lives of four young men who stood strong in their faith by living with conviction and values rooted in God. The conversation explores what it means t...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Brandon sits down with Pastor Jay to dive deeper into his message from the United series, Kinfolk: A United Family at God’s Table. Together, they explore what it means to move from being outsiders to becoming children of God, how Jesus’ prayer for unity shapes the way we live, why forgiveness is central to life in God’s family, and the powerful...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Mark and Jay join Brandon to unpack the message One Light from our United series. Together, they explore - What it means to live as children of light - Why our identity in Christ comes before our activity - How we can overcome fear to let our light shine for God’s glory. Tune in for an encouraging conversation on living out your faith at home, w...

In this episode, Pastor Brandon welcomes Pastor Jay and Middle School Coordinator Brady Fritz for a conversation around our new series United and the message “The NETwork.” Together, they unpack Jesus’ invitation to be “fishers of men” and the powerful picture of community found in a fishing net. They discuss how small groups anchor us in truth, offer encouragement, and provide spaces for healing...

In this episode, Pastor Brandon is joined by Pastor Mark and Pastor Jay to unpack the first message in our new series, United. Drawing from John 17 and Philippians 1, they explore what it means for believers to live with one identity, one spirit, one mind, and one hope. The conversation covers powerful themes of unity, standing firm in faith, overcoming cultural pressures, and working together to...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, we take a deeper dive into John 17. This is often called the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. Pastor Mark and special guest Shane Winnings join Brandon to reflect on what it truly means to know Jesus; not just intellectually, but relationally and transformationally. From the opening verses where Jesus prays for Himself, to the powerful moment where He pr...

What does it mean to lead with humility? In this episode, Pastor Brandon & Jay dig deep into John 13 and the powerful moment when Jesus fully aware of His divine authority, chose to wash His disciples’ feet. We explore the paradox of power and humility, the shock of Jesus serving even Judas, and the challenge of receiving grace when pride gets in the way. Join us as we reflect on what this act rev...