The Spring Hills Podcast

Garett Elliott, Jon Knapp and Garrett Ward continue our series on defending your faith by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Christian Faith. 

Social media within the church is a relatively new way to minister to our community. This week, Erika Barba, the Creative Lead on the Spring Hills Church staff, shares about the strategies behind the Spring Hills social media presence. 

Pastors Bret Avlakeotes and Jon Knapp join Garett to discuss some of the most commonly asked questions about the Christian faith. 

This week, Garett chats with Jon Knapp and Garrett Ward about the true meaning of Christmas. What are the differences between the secular view of Christmas and the Christian view of Christmas? What is advent? Why did Jesus come to earth as a baby? Listen in for some answers to these questions and more!

In this episode, Garett brings back Justen Overlander, the Associate Producer of The Chosen, to talk about Christmas with the Chosen,  the response to Season 2 and a little of what to expect with Season 3. Don't miss out on hearing Justen share some amazing things that God is doing through The Chosen. 

This week, we take some time to highlight one of our Spring Hills Team Members, Garrett Bruner, to hear about his heart for serving in the Spring Hills Kids Ministry. 

This week, Garett is joined by two members of the Spring Hills Worship team to talk about joyful worship. 

Garett talks with Pastors John Barrett and Paul Ortlinghaus about the rewards and the challenges that come with raising teenagers in 2021. 

Katherine Krulish and Jon Knapp join Garett in the green room to talk about YTHX and to share what Spring Hills Church has to offer 4th-6th graders as well as Jr. High and High School students. 

Garett is joined by two of the other Spring Hills Worship leaders, Andrea and Jerilyn, to talk about worship. What is worship? Why do we worship? Is worship more than just singing songs? 

John Barrett and Garrett Ward come into the green room to talk about the specific ministries that Spring Hills has to help in finding community within the church. 

This week, Garett opens the episode with a mini solo pod about worship and the some insight into why we choose the songs we choose then we take a trip back to the summer of 2020 to a conversation about worship between Garett and two members of the Spring Hills Worship Team. 

Pastor Bret and Pastor Paul Ortlinghaus join Garett to talk about the importance of finding community within your church family. 

This week, Garett is joined by Mike Baker and the O.G. (original Garrett) or Spring Hills, Garrett Ward to talk about Creation and the importance that it plays in our Christian faith. 

Pastor Bret and Alisa Childers discuss the dangers of progressive Christianity. 

In the first ever "solo pod", Garett shares some highlights from the summer as well as some things to look forward to on The Spring Hills Podcast. 

In today's episode, Garett talks with Pastor Dan Navarra. Dan is a pastor from Turlock, CA and will be speaking during our current series here at Spring Hills. 

Garett interviews local pastor, Mike Baker of Crosspoint Church. 

Garett and the Next Gen Ministries staff talk about our upcoming Adventure Week 2021! With over 550 kids attending and over 200 volunteers, it's bound to be an epic week full of fun and the sharing of the gospel!

Do angels and demons exist? Do we become angels when we die? What do angels look like? Where did demons come from? Listen in as Garett talks with Pastor Bret and Pastor Mike Baker (Crosspoint Church) about Angels and Demons.

In today's episode, Garett, Jon Knapp and local pastor, Kory Keefauver  discuss the tough topic of battling addiction to pornography. As a $17 Billion industry, the temptation and access to pornography is growing but we know that through Christ, we can overcome any obstacle. We hope to encourage you with our own stories and testimonies of how God can help each of us overcome any battle. 

Garett and Small Groups Director, Jerilyn Wilson, talk with a Spring Hills Team Member to discuss Stage 3 of "The Next Steps for Small Group Leaders". 

Garett and Small Groups Director, Jerilyn Wilson, talk with a Spring Hills Small Group Leader to discuss Stage 2 of "The Next Steps for Small Group Leaders". 

Garett and Small Groups Director, Jerilyn Wilson, talk with a Spring Hills Small Group Leader to discuss Stage 1 of "The Next Steps for Small Group Leaders". 

Local Pastor and Author, Barney Cargile, joins Garett in the green room to discuss his book, "Thriving in Quarantine".