Awaken at Home

There are moments in life when hope feels like it’s slipping away. When progress disappears, the situation repeats itself, and you start wondering if anything will ever change. In this message, Pastor Bryant shares a personal story about walking through a season of seizures and what it looks like to hold on to faith when hope feels thin. Looking at the example of Abraham in Romans 4, we see how fa...

Sharing your faith is something we’ve been commanded to do. It sounds simple, but for many of us, it feels hard. In this final week of the Rhythms series, we look at the rhythm of the gospel and ask an honest question: why has sharing Jesus become so complicated? Somewhere along the way, we started believing it was about having the right words or convincing people to change. But we don’t change pe...

What if repentance isn’t about shame — but about access? When Jesus said, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near,” He was extending an invitation. Repentance means changing the way you think so you can step into a new way of living. Peace, freedom, and joy aren’t far away — they’re near. But you can’t experience new life while holding on to the old mindset. The door is open. The question is — wil...

In this episode of the Awaken at Home Podcast, Pastor Bryant continues the Rhythms series by redefining worship. It’s more than music or a moment in a service — it’s surrender. Through scripture, we see that worship begins with dependence and deepens into alignment. It’s not measured by the songs we sing, but by the lives we lay down. If your lyrics and your life don’t match, this message will cha...

In this episode of the Awaken at Home Podcast, Pastor Bryant continues the Rhythms series by unpacking generosity as a clear indicator of spiritual growth. This message challenges the idea that generosity is driven by pressure or guilt and reframes it as evidence of a transformed heart. You’ll discover why generosity goes beyond money, how it reveals what we truly trust, and why open hands flow fr...

We live in a world where we’re more connected than ever, yet many people still feel lonely. With technology, social media, and even artificial intelligence at our fingertips, it’s easy to access information and conversation while missing real relationship. In this message, Pastor Bryant shares why God never designed us to walk through life or faith alone. You’ll discover how isolation weakens us,...

Our culture tells us that more effort, more hustle, and more productivity lead to a better life. Spiritually, the opposite is often true. In this message from the  Rhythms  series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill explores the rhythm of rest and why doing less can actually open the door to more peace, freedom, and trust in God. Rather than viewing rest as laziness or disengagement, this teaching reframes re...

Gratitude doesn’t come naturally. Our instinct is often to focus on what’s missing, what’s wrong, or what hasn’t gone our way. In this message from the  Rhythms  series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill challenges us to see gratitude not as a reaction to circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline rooted in remembering who God is and what He has already done. This teaching invites a shift in focus that res...

Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated, intimidating, or reserved for people who “know what to say.” At its core, prayer is simply a conversation with God. In this message from the Rhythms series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill reminds us that God is not looking for perfect words or polished prayers, but honest hearts. This teaching helps remove the pressure around prayer and invites you to approach God wi...

Many people approach fasting with hesitation, uncertainty, or even fear, wondering what it requires and whether they’re doing it “right.” In this message from the  Rhythms  series, Pastor Bryant Hemphill explains the purpose of fasting and why it has always been about drawing closer to God, not striving for spiritual approval. As Awaken Spokane enters a season of prayer and fasting, this teaching...

In this message from the  Hello, My Name Is  series, Pastor Bryant teaches on  Jehovah Rohi , the Lord our Shepherd. You’ll learn what it means to stop carrying responsibility that was never meant to be yours and trust the Shepherd who leads with care. This message is for anyone longing for direction, peace, and reassurance in their walk with God.

In this message from the  Hello, My Name Is  series, Pastor Bryant unpacks the name Jehovah Shalom, the Lord who is peace. You’ll discover that peace isn’t found when life calms down, but when you learn to trust who is with you. If you’ve been feeling unsettled or exhausted, this message will help you let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.

In this week’s message from our “Hello, My Name Is!” series, Pastor Bryant reveals the true meaning of God’s name Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. This teaching tackles the tough questions surrounding sickness, suffering, and God’s heart toward healing, showing us that He is not the author of disease but the source of restoration, life, and wholeness.

This week Pastor Bryant starts a new series by talking about the moment God introduces Himself by name. We look at how God defines who He is, not our past or our experiences. This message will help you meet God for who He truly is.

One of the key marks of a follower of Jesus is someone who helps others follow. In this closing message of our series Follow, Pastor Bryant unpacks the heart of discipleship, the pace of spiritual growth, and the call to invest in someone else. This one will stretch you, sharpen you, and send you.

This week on the  Awaken at Home Podcast , guest speaker  Phil Altmeyer  brings a powerful message titled  “The Cost of Following.”  Continuing our  Follow  series, Phil challenges us to look deeper at what it truly means to follow Jesus — reminding us that partial obedience is still disobedience.

When love grows cold, it doesn’t always look like rebellion, sometimes it looks like religion. In this week’s message,  The Desensitized Heart,  Pastor Bryant challenges us to rediscover compassion and keep our hearts burning for Jesus. Because as followers, we must not only know the truth, we have to live it with love.

What happens when your emotions become louder than God’s truth? In this week’s message,  When Feelings Lie,  Pastor Bryant challenges us to stop letting feelings lead our faith. Because following Jesus means choosing obedience over emotion — even when it’s hard.

Most people don’t walk away from God all at once — they drift. In this message, Pastor Bryant reveals how small compromises can quietly pull us away from Christ and how to stay anchored when culture tries to rebrand our faith.

This week, Pastor Bryant begins a new series called Follow — a call to move beyond just liking Jesus to actually living like Him. It’s not about admiration; it’s about surrender. In this opening message, we’re challenged to ask:  Are you a fan… or a follower?

In this week’s episode, we close out our Beyond series with  Pastor David Llewellyn , lead pastor of  BrightHill Church , launching soon in Spokane. His message today,  takes us  Beyond Life After Death challenging us to live as resurrected beyond the walls of the church.

This week Pastor Bryant challenges us to rethink what’s possible, pray specific prayers, and keep pressing until the walls fall, because what’s impossible with man is possible with God.

This week, Pastor Bryant reminds us that we’re not called to be volunteers but servants, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation and set apart for The Work God has called us to.

This week Pastor Bryant shares how the Holy Spirit wasn’t given for a moment in the Upper Room, but to ignite a movement filling ordinary people with boldness to carry light into darkness.

This week Pastor Bryant looks beyond the cross tracing every moment of Jesus’ suffering, from scourging to crucifixion to reveal the life, healing, and freedom His pain purchased for us.