The Spring Hills Podcast

Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word.

In this message, Pastor Zack Talbert reminds us that prayer is more than just a routine—it’s a real conversation with God. Using Moses’ example from Exodus, he shows how praying from the heart can change our lives and the lives of those around us. With easy-to-understand examples and personal stories, Pastor Zack teaches us how to make our prayers powerful and meaningful. In this episode you will:...

Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word.

In this message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes unpacks Exodus 32, where the Israelites, in their impatience, create a golden calf to worship while Moses is on Mount Sinai. We explore how their desire for something tangible led them away from God and how idolatry still threatens our faith today. Pastor Bret challenges us to examine our own lives—what are we placing above God? How can we stand firm in fait...

Life is a test—will we trust God or fall into complaining? In this message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks through Exodus 17, where the Israelites grumbled despite God’s daily provision. We’ll explore how trials refine our faith, why gratitude leads to spiritual growth, and how we can honor God in every circumstance. Tune in and be encouraged to trust God, even when life gets tough!   In this episod...

Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word.

In this message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks through Exodus 12 and the significance of the Passover, showing how it points to Jesus as the ultimate Lamb of God. Just as the Israelites were saved by the blood of the lamb on their doorposts, we are saved by the blood of Christ. This sermon challenges us to examine our faith—are we trusting in Christ’s sacrifice, or are we holding onto idols and sel...

Series: New Year New You... But Seriously Scripture: Psalm 119 Speaker: Bret Avlakeotes

Series | Bold Truth Scripture | Romans 5:1-11 Speaker | Zack Talbert

Today, Garett talks with Brock Heasley, the writer and director of the new film from Angel Studios, "The Shift". The Shift is a sci-fi thriller movie inspired by the Biblical story of Job. The Shift is in theaters now! 

Our new series, "What's Your Story?" kicks off with Pastor Bret! Listen in as Bret shares about his family, how he became a Christian, and how he ended up planting Spring Hills Church in 1992. 

Pastor John Barrett breaks down Romans 8:28. How is this verse misinterpreted. What is Paul trying to say? Who is the intended audience? 

Check out Pastor Bret's message from Easter weekend 2023! 

What is Passion Week? What is the significance of Christ's death and resurrection? Where did Jesus go for the 3 days He was dead? Today, Bret and Jon join Garett to discuss these questions and more. 

Pastor Jim Swaney joins Garett in the green room to talk about Jesus' words in Matthew 6:33. 

Check out week three of our series, "Jesus Who?" Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Jesus Who? Scripture | John 10

Check out week two of our series, "Jesus Who?" Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Jesus Who? Scripture | John 6

Pastor Garrett Ward joins Garett to talk about Matthew 7:1-5. 

Check our week one of our series, "Jesus Who?"  Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Jesus Who?  Scripture | John 8:12-59

Check out week eight of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Sean Wainerdi Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | Romans 12:9-13

Check out week seven of our series, "Relationships Matter" Speaker | Nick Celovsky Series | Relationships Matter  Scripture | Luke 10:30-37

One of the most well known and recognizable verses in scripture is found in Philippians 4. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." We've seen this passage used in so many ways but what is the actual context of the verse? What was Paul trying to communicate through these words? Today, Garett asks Jon Knapp to put Philippians 4:13 into context. 

Check out week six of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | 1 Corinthians 13  

Pastor Bret helps Garett kick off a new series of episodes where we talk about passages that are often misunderstood or taken out of context. Today, Garett and Bret talk through Matthew 18:15-20. What is the context of this passage? Who is Jesus talking to? How do people misunderstand Jesus' words? Let's find out! 

Check out week five of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Jon Knapp Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | James 3:1-12