Unsexy Church

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're diving into the powerful impact of short-term mission trips. What happens when ordinary people leave their routines and step into a new culture with the gospel? Pastor Bob, who's led over 100 trips, "bootcamp for sanctification:—a chance for accelerated spiritual growth. Here is a couple topics we explore: Why does First Baptist Church Tampa p...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Pastor Bob and Pastor Trent reflect on their eight-year friendship and ministry partnership as Trent prepares to transition to lead Redeemer City Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. What are the different communication styles they had that have complemented each other's ministry approach through these years? What helped to grow them as individuals thr...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we explore six practical recommendations for finding peace and rest in the midst of a stressful, restless life. These straightforward strategies offer pathways toward genuine mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual rejuvenation. Pastor Trent gives us insight on what scripture has to say about stress, tune into this week's episode to learn more!

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Send us Fan Mail Death couldn't hold Him. The grave couldn't keep Him. The resurrection of Jesus changed everything. In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Darren as we walk through the final week of Jesus's earthly ministry—from His triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to His glorious resurrection. Together, we unpack the profound significance behind each day's events and how they...

Send us Fan Mail The search for love can be challenging, especially when you're determined to honor God in the process. Today, on this special episode, special guests Ben and Maddie discuss what biblical dating looks like in today's world.  The two share the story of their romance and answer some questions asked by our young adults at FBC Tampa. If you're single, dating, engaged, or...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we dive into the powerful impact of hosting Q&A nights for faith communities, exploring how they create spaces for honest questions about Christianity, relationships, and theology. Pastor Ben joins Pastor Trent on this week's episode, tune in to hear more!

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Bob and Pastor Trent open up about the challenges and rewards of ministry, sharing about how their personalities influence their preaching and leadership style, and the work they do. Listen to this fun episode to get the inside scoop on our Pastor's preaching.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pastor Bob and Pastor Trent get together to talk about the transformative power of the Fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing how cultivating a relationship with Christ leads to authentic change. We discuss... • Differences between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit  • Why pursuing Christ leads to a Spirit-filled life  • The contrast between living by the Spiri...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you’re considering a move, a job change, or even marriage, there are ways to approach your choices prayerfully and thoughtfully. Pastor Trent and Pastor Bob have  processes which they use and they share this with us during this episode of Unsexy Church. Tune in this week to find out more about how to honor the Lord in your decision-making!

Send us Fan Mail Receiving criticism can be tough for anyone, but what is it like when the criticism comes in the context of ministry? This week, we dive into the often challenging topic of handling criticism as a Pastor. Pastor Bob opens up about the inevitable critiques that come with being in the public eye and discusses how humility can help pastors—and believers alike—process feedback constru...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Pastor Bob and Pastor Trent explore the promise of resurrection as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15, and the hope for new, glorified bodies for believers. We discuss the implications of Christ's resurrection on our future, delving into what eternal existence may look like.

Send us Fan Mail Join us for this week's episode of Unsexy Church, with Pastor Champ and Pastor Dude, as they discuss the 9th commandment. What does it mean to bear false witness? Does this only mean in court or are there other things we ought to consider as we look to obey this command? They tackle the modern-day implications of bearing false witness, likening it to slander and exploring how...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Pastor Trent and Pastor Bob discuss the second commandment, where the people of the Lord were commanded, "“You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them nor serve them;"" and our Pastor talk about what this commandment m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on the memorable experiences that defined 2024, from personal stories to church milestones. One of our biggest takeaways from 2024 is the importance of having and rely on our church community. Tune in to this week's episode with Pastor Bob and Pastor Trent!

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Bob and Trent discuss Christmas Eve worship services. Join us as we rank our favorite holiday classics, from the mischievous antics of "Home Alone" to the heartwarming nostalgia of "It's a Wonderful Life." 

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you throw Elvis, Mariah, and Bing into the same festive playlist? Opinions fly as we debate our favorite secular Christmas tunes. Get ready for laughter and maybe a little friendly disagreement as we rank and reminisce about the songs that make our Yuletide bright. And then, a shift to something more reflective: what does it really mean to "bear" the na...

Send us Fan Mail Do you enjoy learning about history? If you do, this episode of Unsexy Church is for you! If you don't... good luck <3

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Trent is joined in this week's episode by media assistant Kara and they discuss all things wedding. Kara interviews Trent on the process of officiating a marriage and they have fun discussions along the way. Tune in this week for a lighthearted episode of Unsexy Church!

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Pastor Bob and Pastor Trent talk about the topic of one of our discipleship classes. Pastor Bob is teaching a class on the churches of Revelation. Our pastors discuss the historical and scriptural landscapes of the seven churches. As we reflect on the messages to each church, we emphasize the enduring lessons of faithfulness and failure, encouraging introspection...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the essential topic of spiritual gifts and their impact on your faith journey. Here’s what you can expect: What Are Spiritual Gifts? Get a clear understanding of sign gifts like speaking in tongues and their roles within the church. Different Perspectives : We discuss various views on spiritual gifts, including cessationism and continuationism, provid...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, in light of hurricane Helene and coming Milton, Pastor Trent and Pastor Bob discuss the church's response to storms and weather emergencies, as well as spiritual storms in life. We apologize for the audio quality on this week's episode, and we will be back to our regular quality next week.

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode we feature some curious questions that our young adults have asked in our recent Q&A including questions like: "How do I stop overthinking?", "Can someone be right with God without being a Christian?", "Is infant baptism Biblical?" Tune in to this week's episode to get some thoughtful answers to your questions from...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pastor Bob and Pastor Trent discuss the importance of keeping your commitments in the Christian life. What does it mean for our "yes" to be "yes" and our "no" to be "no"? Listen to this week's episode to find out more!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we get to hear from our new Children's Minister, the iconic Olivia Dodson. We get an inside scoop of her favorite restaurants, her relationship with our church and her history in teaching! Tune in to this week's episode of Unsexy Church!