The Walk • A Veneration Church Podcast

Why do so many believers keep the Holy Spirit at arm's length? In this episode of The Walk, Noah sits down with Raul, Tyler, and Caleb to go deeper into Raul's message on the Holy Spirit's role in unity, generosity, and conflict. They unpack the difference between chasing an experience and actually walking with the Spirit, why grace covers us even when we're quenching Him, and what it looks like t...

Levi Taylor, the church's new Student Ministry Director, joins Luke & Raul for his first episode of The Walk. They talk about Levi's path into ministry, his heart for students, and what it actually looks like to disciple teenagers in a culture that's a whole lot harder to grow up in than it used to be. The conversation lands on a question worth sitting with: who do you actually serve? Yourself, or...

What does it actually look like to pray like you mean it? Pastor Raul, Pastor Luke, and Pastor Caleb welcome guest Pastor Jonathan Vinke from The Church of Eleven22 to open Season 3. They discuss why prayer is so often a struggle, what it means to find your identity as a son or daughter instead of in your performance, and why the enemy isn't the person sitting across from you in an argument. Oh, a...

Season 2 of The Walk ends here — and it ends with a big question: who are you actually living for? Pastor Tyler, Pastor Luke, and Caleb dig into Acts 4 and the story of Peter and John standing before the Sanhedrin — two ordinary guys so clearly marked by Jesus that nobody in the room could argue with them. They unpack what it means to live for an audience of one, why boldness isn't something you c...

What if repentance wasn't something to dread — but something to actually look forward to? Pastor Raul, Pastor Luke, and Pastor Tyler dig into Acts 3 and get real about what it looks like to turn back to God and feel the weight lift. They talk about why "forgive and forget" sets an impossible bar, how depending on God beats white-knuckling your way through discipline, and the idea that God allowing...

What would it look like if the church stopped looking through people and started truly seeing them? This week, Tyler hosts Pastor Luke and Caleb as they dig into Acts 3 and the story of the lame beggar at the temple gate. They unpack what it really means to be a conduit for God's miracles, why availability matters more than knowledge, and how the miracle actually began before any physical healing...

Is church a hobby or a lifestyle? This week on The Walk, Raul, Pastor Luke, and Caleb dig into Acts 2:42-47 and what it looks like for the church to actually function the way God designed it - devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. They talk about what it means to have favor with all people in a polarized world, why the West struggles so much with dependency and community, an...

This week on The Walk, Pastors Raul, Luke, and Tyler reflect on a weekend that cut many to the heart, including the pastor himself. They talk about the difference between carrying people's burdens and simply walking with Jesus, why silence in prayer is harder than it sounds, and what it really means when Jesus says his yoke is easy and his burden is light. It's an honest, personal conversation abo...

Join Pastor Luke, Pastor Tyler, and building consultant Matt Kirk as they give a quick building update for Veneration Church.

What does it actually mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and why are so many Christians afraid to even ask? This week, Pastor Raul sits down with Pastor Tyler and worship leader Caleb to unpack Peter's sermon in Acts 2. They dig into the role the Holy Spirit plays in revealing who Jesus is, how spiritual gifts are meant to point people to Christ (not away from Him), and why Scripture always h...

What if Easter is more than just a moment—and actually a call to transformation? In this episode, we talk about the reality of the cross, the importance of repentance, and how we’re living in a “Saturday” season as we wait on Christ’s return. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, this conversation is a reminder: the gospel demands a response.

In this episode of The Walk, the team dives into the often-avoided topic of sin, repentance, and the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting and transforming believers. They explore what it looks like to live with a continual, surrendered heart before God. This conversation calls the Church back to a lifestyle of repentance that leads to true spiritual power and God’s blessing.

This week on The Walk, the conversation centers on prayer—how it connects us to God, strengthens unity among believers, and equips us to walk faithfully in step with the Spirit. As the team reflects on Acts 1, they share why prayer is not just a discipline, but a vital part of the church’s mission and everyday life.

In this episode of The Walk Podcast, Raul, Caleb, and Pastor Luke unpack Acts 1:6–11 and the call for believers to stop standing still and start living on mission. They talk about the power of the Holy Spirit, the purpose of being Christ’s witness, and what it looks like to trust God enough to step out and share the gospel.

As Veneration launches into the book of Acts, Pastors Raul, Luke, and Tyler explore how the Holy Spirit empowers believers, brings freedom, and glorifies Jesus. The team reflects on abiding, ministry, spiritual gifts, and why the church must rely fully on the Spirit of God for true life change.

In this episode of The Walk, Noah sits down with Pastor Tyler and Caleb to unpack what it really means to abide in Christ. Together they unpack John 15 and explore how abiding produces fruit, reshapes our prayers, and fills our joy as our lives align with God’s will.

What’s the difference between God disciplining you and God pruning you? In this episode of The Walk, Pastor Raul sits down with Pastors Luke and Tyler to unpack John 15, the heart of the Vine Dresser, and how abiding in Christ produces real fruit—for God’s glory and our joy.

This week on The Walk, Pastor Raul sits down with Pastor Tyler and Worship Leader Caleb to recap a powerful “For The Valley” weekend marked by worship, prayer, and obedience. They talk about what it looks like to be 100% engaged—not chasing a building, but pursuing Jesus and stepping forward in faith as God stirs something deep in His people.

This week on The Walk, Pastor Raul sits down with Pastors Luke and Tyler to unpack why serving isn’t just something we do, it’s who we are in Christ. The team talks about how serving flows from the Gospel, how God equips us for every good work, and why small, faithful steps can open big doors for life change.

This week on The Walk, Pastor Raul is joined by Pastor Luke and worship leader Caleb Roddy to discuss why God’s Word isn’t optional—it’s essential. Through 2 Timothy 3:16–17, they highlight how Scripture, breathed out by God, forms, trains, and equips believers to be complete and ready for every good work.

What if prayer isn’t mainly about saying the right words—but about listening and letting God re-center your heart? In this conversation, Pastors Luke, Tyler, and Raul unpack the vision behind For the Valley, the power of honest, unpolished prayer, and what it looks like to take your next faithful step as a church, a home, and a believer.

Season Two of The Walk kicks off with a conversation about God’s heart for the Flathead Valley and the future of Veneration Church. Pastor Luke and Pastor Tyler share the “For The Valley” vision, unpack Ezekiel 37, and invite us into a new season Veneration Church.

As Season One comes to a close, the team reflects on the power of unscripted conversations, shared stories, and the faithfulness of God through every step of the journey. They talk about growth, refinement, community, and the gifts God gives that continue to shape our walk long after the moment has passed. As we head into a new year, we invite you to take your next faithful step with Jesus.

Pastor Raul sits down with Pastor Luke and Worship Leader Caleb to unpack what true revival really is—and what it isn’t. Drawing from Psalm 85, Isaiah 57, and Acts 2, they talk about revival as God filling empty hearts, not just filling church buildings or stadiums. Together they explore how daily surrender, steady obedience, and a clear view of our identity in Christ can spark lasting change in t...

In this episode of The Walk, Pastor Luke, Pastor Tyler and Worship Leader Caleb dive into James 1:22–25 and unpack what it really means to live a “blessed life.” They talk about moving from merely hearing the Word to actually doing it—at home, at church, and in everyday moments of obedience and faith.