The Vertical Podcast

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode we are listening to our last lesson in the Wednesday Night Youth service given by Pastor Homer!  Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! This Wednesday night lesson was brought by one of our seniors who had something weighing heavily on his heart. It is about social media and how it affects our time, minds, and energy. Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! 🌟 Join Us for our Rooted Youth Wednesday Night Service! 🌟 After a few icy weeks apart, we’re back and ready to dive into our series on “Elisha”! Last time, we explored the dramatic downfall of King Ahab and the consequences of his choices. This week, we’re continuing with 2 Kings 1, where we...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode we are listening in on our Rooted Youth Ministry Wednesday series called "Elisha"! This is the second lesson in our Elisha series called "The Downfall of King Ahab".  Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! Join our youth group Wednesday Night Series on Elisha! This is Lesson #1 call "Burn the Ships". Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! This is a bonus episode until we get season 3 up and going. We have taken off for the holidays, BUT we will be back SOON! Thank you for your patience and I hope this sermon blesses and encourages you! Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! 🌟 Join us for a heartwarming episode of our podcast as we dive into the inspiring words of Todd Reed from Not Ashamed Ministries! This week, we’re tuning in to a special Wednesday Night gathering of our Rooted Youth Ministry, where Brother Todd delivered a powerful message that beautifully wr...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! Our last episode for Season 2. We look back on past episodes and look forward to what Season 3 has in store on the The Vertical Podcast! Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! Welcome to our latest podcast episode, "The Power of Forgiveness"! In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the transformative theme of forgiveness as presented in the Bible.  Join us as we explore key scriptures that illuminate the importance of forgiveness that includes Matt...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the complex and often painful topic of "church hurt." Many individuals have experienced emotional and spiritual wounds from their church communities, and we believe it's crucial to address these issues openly and honestly. Join us as...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! Join us in this exciting episode as we reconnect with our good friends Michael and Rich! These talented hosts of "The Almost Brothers Podcast" graciously welcomed us onto their show back in late June, and now it's our turn to return the favor. Get ready for a fun-filled conversa...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! 🎧 What You’ll Learn: - The significance of choosing the right path in life - How delighting in God’s Word can transform your daily routine - The beautiful imagery of being like a tree planted by streams of water - Practical tips for rooting yourself in faith amidst life’s challenges 👉 Don’t...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! Join us as we dive into: 1. The impactful mission of Charlie Kirk and his dedication to inspiring young Christians to engage in the public square. 2. The significance of September 11th and how it serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of community and faith during tim...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode, we dive into the concerning trend of school athletics sharing reels and TikToks that extend well beyond the playful pranks of rivalry. We explore how we can respond to this as Christians in a manner that aligns with biblical principles. (we also test out some of our new upgrad...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode of "The Vertical Podcast," we share personal testimonies of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ. Join us as we open up about our journeys from despair to hope, revealing how faith in Jesus transformed Jesus our lives in profound ways. Whether you’re seeking...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS this inspiring episode of The Vertical Podcast, as we dive into the powerful and often transformative practice of sharing your faith with others. Join us as we explore the various ways individuals can express their beliefs authentically and effectively, fostering me...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into Proverbs 6:16-19, where the Scriptures outline seven things that the Lord detests. Join us as we unpack the meaning of these verses and explore the complex nature of God's feelings towards sin and wickedness.  Tune in for a compelling c...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode we got away from youth camp for a few hours to put out this episode! It's the last of the summer events for 2025 and we're rollin in on fumes! Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this bonus episode we just hang out and talk about random things and finish our conversation with thoughts on a lesson given by one of our students this past Wednesday night. Don't miss it! Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode we are looking back on 2025's summer missions. Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode Pastor Jared is speaking about one of the most well known verses in the Bible. He goes into what makes it such a vital verse to use when evangelizing to someone who has never heard of Jesus, or to anyone who has never heard the Gospel in a clear and truthful way. Support the sh...

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode I am in Malawi Africa joined by Casey Martin with Twelve 9 Ministries and Homer Frachiseur with Story Creek Baptist Church! We are sharing our experience here in Malawi as we live on mission spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ! Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this season opener I, Jared Morphew, am flying solo talking about gossip from a biblical perspective. We'll look at why it's a sin and the damage it can cause. Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In our Season 1 finale we are speaking about loving our enemies. This is the perfect episode to end the last episode of Season 1 because we will be leading Season 2 off with a podcast about friends and those closest to us! Support the show

Send us a text! Encouragement is greatly appreciated! Plus we would love to pray for you and your family! In this episode we are joined by a special guest! We discuss international missions and what that looks like from a mission pastor's perspective. Support the show