UFlourish Church Podcast

Dr. Kimara Ellefson takes us on a walk through 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, inviting us to recognize the call for believers to live in a posture of waiting for the Son - looking forward to the day when He will make all things right again - and yet to live in active obedience in the present. Rather than idly sit by, our active faith, love, and hope will reflect Jesus to the world around us, that the gos...

Lead Pastor Kurt Owens and Executive Pastor Zac Reuter give a recap of 2025 and then look ahead to our church's goals for 2026, with a faith-filled dream of seeing our congregation engaging in relational disciple-making within our unique spheres of influence. The service concludes with congregants' questions about specific church needs and intentions for the new year.

Brace your self as Pastor Ed Wade gifts us with insightful interpretation of Colossians 4:1-8 expounding upon the heart touching topic of fairness amognst leadership

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Colossians 3:18–25, where Paul shows how the lordship of Christ shapes everyday faithfulness in both family life and serving relationships. In the family, faithfulness is expressed through Christ-shaped stewardship—marked by love, obedience, and restrained authority that protects dignity. In serving, faithfulness is practiced through sincere, wholehearted work of...

Uflourish Church Elder Chad Ellefson gives us an eye-opening revelation coming from Colossians 3:1-17, expounding upon our likeness in Christ and the call to lay aside the things that prevent us from reflecting Him to those around us.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Colossians 2:16-23 revealing how man-made religion looks spiritual but lacks the power to change the heart. In this passage, Paul urges believers to release themselves from religion and its empty rules, and instead root themselves in Christ, the only One who can truly transform their lives.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Colossians 2:8-15, where Paul exposes the danger of teachings that appear deep but actually draw hearts away from Christ. In Jesus, the fullness of God dwells bodily, and through Him believers have been forgiven, made alive, and set free.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive in Colossians 2:1-7 highlighting the way in which Paul contends for a church that stands firm in the truth, encouraged in heart and united in love. And from that foundation, he calls them to keep flourishing in a life with Christ, rooted deeply and built up daily as their thanksgiving overflows.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive in Colossians 1:24-29 detailing how Paul rejoices in his suffering, knowing that his pain serves the purpose of building Christ’s church. Ministry isn’t about comfort, it’s about commitment, sacrifice, and service for the sake of others. He then reminds the church that the goal of all ministry is to present everyone mature in Christ. That mission fuels Paul’s preachin...

In this segment Dr. Ellefson takes us on an interesting exploration of Colossians while teaching us "who He is" -God and Jesus the Mediator also who we are.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive in Colossians 1:1-14 detailing how Paul commends the believers for being fruitful in the truth of the gospel, as their faith and love spring from the hope they’ve heard in God’s word now bearing fruit throughout the world. Paul then prays they would be faithful in a walk that is worthy of God, growing in wisdom, strength, and gratitude as they live out their salvation...

Uflourish Church Elder, Ed Wade, wraps up our series in Philippians with a message from Paul's closing words, encouraging us to trust God as our provider, because it is His power and His promise that will see us through. So, rather than passively letting life just happen to us, we can recognize every situation as a new opportunity to serve God from a foundation of joy.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 4:1-9, detailing how Paul urges believers to maintain a spirit of agreement by pursuing unity in the church, and to maintain a mind stayed on Christ by praying instead of worrying and focusing on what is true and godly. The result is not only peace—but the presence of the God of peace walking with us.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 3:12-21, highlighting how Paul urges believers to press toward the mark with urgency and focus, refusing to settle for spiritual complacency. At the same time, he reminds us to prioritize a Kingdom perspective, keeping our eyes on heaven and our hope in Christ's return. In a world of distractions, this passage calls us to run with purpose and live as...

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 3:1–11, where Paul lays aside performance-based religion, rejecting confidence in his own achievements. He embraces righteousness through faith in Christ and commits to knowing Him deeply. His life is now marked by living in pursuit of resurrection power, even through suffering, with the goal of eternal life in Christ.

Chad Ellefson, a recently elected Elder of Uflourish Church, takes us through Philippians 2:19-30, unpacking Paul's inspiring words about Timothy and Epaphroditus - two followers of Jesus who labored alongside Paul in building the early church at great sacrifice and risk. Today we too are called to live beyond ourselves, walking open-handedly with God that he might work through us to build others...

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 2:12-18, highlighting how Paul shows that God is working in you to shape your heart and actions, and through you to shine His light in a dark world.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 2:1–11, where Paul calls believers to honor others above themselves by embracing the mindset of Christ, who modeled humble obedience all the way to the cross. Though He was God, Jesus laid aside His rights, served others, and submitted fully to the Father’s will. As a result, God exalted Him above all. We’re called to follow that same path—where humil...

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 1:19-30, highlighting how Paul declares that his ultimate goal is for Christ to be magnified, whether by life or by death, showing that true purpose is found in exalting Jesus above all else. He then calls believers to model conduct worthy of the gospel—marked by unity, courage, and joyful endurance in the face of suffering.

Uflourish Church member and lay minister Dr. Kimara Ellefson continues our series in Philippians with chapter 1, verses 12-18, unpacking the ways Paul's persecution actually advanced the Gospel and his perspective through it all challenges us today to humbly follow God's leading through any trials of our own.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 1:1–11, where Paul celebrates the Philippians as people being formed by God, confident that the good work God began in them will continue. He prays their love will grow in wisdom so they can live pure, discerning lives. As they mature, they will be filled with the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ, bringing glory to God.

Pastor Ed Wade wraps up our Following Jesus series with a message from Revelation 3:7-13, drawing parallels from the recorded words of Jesus to the church in Philadelphia with our own realities in the church today. Having received the word of Christ, we too are encouraged to hold fast to his commands, anticipating the coming rewards he promises to those who follow him to the end.

Guest preacher and church planter Pastor Jarryd Cole (Ambassador Church) visits us to share from Luke 15 on the parable of the lost son, inviting us to draw near to our heavenly Father, whether we've run off like the younger son or have been distant from him in our hearts despite a proximity like the older son.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into John 18:28-40 where the religious leaders cling to ritual purity while plotting Jesus’ death, revealing their obsession with religion over truth. Pilate, though intrigued, remains blind to Jesus’ true Kingdom, missing the opportunity to recognize the King before him.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into John 11:28-48 highlighting the way in which Jesus weeps with Mary, entering the pain of loss—but the sorrow is short-lived. He calls Lazarus from the grave, and many who witness the miracle come to believe, as grief gives way to glory.