Overtime with Jim Putman

In this episode, we continue the series, "Made for These Days", exploring how God has placed us in this time and place for His purposes. Drawing from Ephesians 2:10 and Acts 17, we dive into what it means to live as God’s masterpiece—individually and as part of His collective church. The conversation highlights our call to steward the resources God has entrusted to us, including our finances, time...

In this episode of the Real Life Overtime Podcast, the teaching team dives deeper into the biblical principles of stewardship and generosity, exploring how these concepts connect to our calling in Christ. Anchored in Acts 17 and Matthew 25, the discussion focuses on how we, as individuals and as the body of Christ, are called to manage our resources—time, energy, and finances—for God’s purposes. T...

In this episode of the Real Life Overtime Podcast, the guys delve into the new series, "Made for These Days," which explores how we, as followers of Jesus, are called to live faithfully in the time and place God has placed us. With recent political events and heightened cultural tensions, this discussion emphasizes that our purpose remains rooted in Christ and His mission, regardless of the outcom...

In this closing episode of the “One” series, our teaching team reflects on what spiritual maturity looks like for individuals and the church community. They unpack the essence of growing in faith as part of the body of Christ, explaining how personal spiritual growth directly impacts the health and unity of the larger church. Throughout the discussion, they touch on the traits of mature disciples,...

One: Leadership "The Role of Leadership in God’s Design for the Church" In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we explore the topic of leadership within the Church, examining God’s plan for organized leadership as outlined in Ephesians 4. The conversation centers around why the Church needs structure, how leaders are meant to shepherd and equip believers, and how we can address the tension betwe...

Welcome back to the Real Life Overtime Podcast, where we dive deeper into the weekend sermon and explore its relevance to our daily lives. Today, we're continuing our series, "One," focusing on unity in the body of Christ, as presented in Ephesians 4. Specifically, this episode centers around "One Hope"—the singular hope that unites us as believers, regardless of our diverse backgrounds and person...

In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman leads Sam, Blake, Gabe and Jim into the topic of baptism as part of the ongoing "One" series, focusing on Ephesians 4. They discuss how the church can maintain unity amidst diverse backgrounds and theological differences, especially around the meaning and practice of baptism. With personal stories, the pastors explore their journeys from various Christian...

In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we explore deeper themes from the current sermon series based on Ephesians 4, focusing on unity in the body of Christ and the concept of "one faith." Hosts Jim Putman talks with Blake, Josh as they reflect on their individual messages delivered across the campuses, emphasizing the importance of understanding and living out the biblical definition of faith....

In this episode of the Real Life Ministries Overtime Podcast, we’re diving deep into our "One" series. Hosts Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave, and Christian Putman discuss the foundational theme of unity within the church, especially through understanding the doctrine of the Trinity. They explore how biblical oneness reflects God’s nature and impacts our mission as disciples of Jesus. The conversation high...

Welcome to this episode of the Overtime Podcast! We are diving into the "One" series, an annual series where we refocus on the core mission of our church: to grow as disciples and make disciples in relational environments. This week, we explored Ephesians 4, which speaks of unity in the body of Christ—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God over all. As we move forward, we aim to cultivate an ac...

Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! In this episode, our sermon team dives deeper into the topic of tolerance, a powerful and often misunderstood concept. This past weekend, we unpacked the complexities of tolerance from a biblical perspective. In this podcast episode, we’re here to explore how we, as disciples of Jesus, can balance truth and grace in a world that often redefines love, acce...

In this episode, Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman, Gabe Cleave and Titus Leger unpack the concept of worship—a word that's often misunderstood in today's culture. As we explore worship, we discuss how it extends far beyond music, encompassing every action, thought, and moment of our lives. Fasten your seatbelts as we unravel the true meaning of worship and what it looks like to live a life oriented arou...

In this episode of The Overtime Podcast, Senior Pastor Jim Putman and Campus Lead Blake Whiteman continue their deep dive into the current sermon series, Lost in Translation.   The focus of this episode is on the biblical concept of friendship. Jim and Blake discuss how the world's definition of friendship has shifted from the original meanings found in Scripture, leading to weakened relationships...

In this episode of the Real Life Overtime podcast, the team dives deep into the critical topic of resilience, particularly in the context of parenting in today's challenging world. As our culture increasingly drifts away from biblical values, raising resilient children who can stand firm in their faith and navigate life's difficulties becomes more essential than ever. Join the discussion as our le...

In this episode, Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave, Titus Leger and Christian Putman tackle the complex and important subject of truth, exploring its biblical foundation, the various parts of our society that challenge it, and the importance of knowing and living by the truth, who is Jesus Christ.   Key Talking Points: Biblical Definition of Truth: Truth begins with a person, Jesus Christ, who is the embodi...

In this episode, Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave and Blake Whiteman jump into our new series Lost in Translation. In this series, they delve into ancient biblical words, examining how their meanings have been altered by modern culture, the enemy, or even our own personal inclinations. The power and significance of these words diminish when their meanings are distorted, and this series aims to reclaim thei...

In this episode of the podcast, we take a sneak peek at our upcoming series called Lost In Translation, where we will delve into the profound difference between biblical definitions and cultural interpretations of key concepts such as love, truth, resilience, and social justice. Our campus lead pastors discuss how often we read scriptures through the lens of contemporary culture, instead of interp...

This episode is hosted by Blake Whiteman, the campus pastor at our Real Life Ministries Coeur d'Alene Campus. Today, the guys are diving into the final week of our series on Paradox. Joining Blake are Bill Krause from our Post Falls campus, Josh Austin from the Hayden campus, and Jim Blazin from our North Campus. Together, they'll explore the challenging topic of persecution, particularly focusing...

In this episode of the podcast - Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Wayne Burnham talk about what it means to be a peacemaker according to God's definition. What does it look like to be a peacemaker in the midst of conflict? Peacemaking is not passive it is active, and we get the opportunity to actually be ministers of reconciliation. They remind us that these conflicts we face are not actually a war...

On the Overtime Podcast, The Real Life Sermon Team shares their different perspectives and personal stories about how God's Word and the Holy Spirit is actively working around us.  This week's discussion really hit home as they talked about the importance of repentance, daily self-reflection, and letting God transform our hearts. It's a powerful reminder that our journey to purity is all about sta...

In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman is back and leading the discussion on the beatitude - blessed are the merciful. He is joined by Bill Krause, Blake Whiteman, and Wayne Burnham.   Some of the things they cover are: - What are the things in your life that can cause you to lack mercy? - Who is in need of God's mercy? - What does God's mercy seat represent? - We all have the ability to rejec...

In this episode of the podcast we have Gabe Cleave heading up a conversation with Christian Putman, Sam Meredith, and Titus Leger about what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. What does that look like in our lives on a day to day basis?   We all have full lives, we all may be busy, but are they filled with the things that Jesus wants to put in our lives? He wants to fill us with His...

This week Blake Whiteman leads the discussion with Bill Krause, Wayne Burnham, and Sam Meredith as they cover the paradox of meekness, or humility, in God's Kingdom vs what it means in the world we live in. The God we serve is by nature humble, and at the same time holds all of the power and the authority in the universe. To watch all episodes of this podcast go to: https://realliferesources.org/t...

In this weeks podcast, Craig Miles, Christian Putman, Gabe Cleave and Chris Short reflect on Jesus' statement, "Blessed are those who mourn," suggesting that mourning and joy are not mutually exclusive. They explore the idea that our understanding of mourning might be incomplete, and that through mourning, we can find reasons to be thankful and experience God's faithfulness. They also emphasizes t...

In this episode of the podcast Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Titus Leger come together to discuss the first week of our new series, "Paradox," where we delve into the profound teachings of the Beatitudes. They talk about the fact that as we navigate through the summer, it's easy to get caught up in the distractions of our routines, the media noise, and the political fervor of the coming fall. The...