Bucky Kennedy Podcast

Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation and wondered, How did I get here? We often spend so much time trying to figure out why we’re facing adversity that we miss what God might want to do through it—and how He wants us to live while we’re in it. Bucky and Mary discuss the different reasons we experience hardship, including living in a fallen world and experiencing God’s discipline....

This first message in a new series called Enough! examines what Scripture says about God’s righteous wrath, the warnings He gives, and the patience He shows before judgment comes. Bucky answers questions such as: What does it mean that God “gives someone over?” How can you tell when that’s happened? And how does God’s patience fit with His wrath? Discover what happens when God has had enough, why...

What if the biggest thing stealing your time isn’t your schedule, but living in yesterday or worrying about tomorrow? Bucky and Mary continue talk about what it means to redeem the time, live faithfully, and recognize what God is doing right in front of us today. They discuss the difference between a divine interruption and a distraction, why perfectionism can keep us from faithfulness, and how re...

Have you ever wished you had more time? What if the issue isn’t how much time you have, but what you’re doing with the time you’ve been given? This message looks at what it means to make your days count. Discover what keeps us from recognizing what God has placed right in front of us and how the distractions around us can steal today’s opportunities. When we understand the value of our time, we be...

How would your life change if you truly lived with eternity in view? In this episode, Bucky and Mary explore how an eternal perspective changes the way we think about time, suffering, sin, truth, and faith. They unpack the warning of Hebrews 10, the difference between struggling with sin and rejecting Christ’s authority, and why difficult circumstances don’t necessarily mean something is wrong wit...

What happens when we evaluate our faith by what we can see and experience right now? The writer of Hebrews reminds us that our earthly circumstances are never separated from eternal realities. In this message, Bucky examines the serious warning of Hebrews 10 and what happens when someone turns away from Christ and His authority. He also challenges believers to look beyond temporary hardship and ke...

Why You Matter Why do you go to church? And does your presence really matter? In this episode, Bucky and Mary explore what it means to gather as the body of Christ—not as consumers asking, “What can this church do for me?” but as believers asking, “What does God want me to do here?” They discuss the responsibility we have to invest in, serve, encourage, and care for one another. Your presence may...

You likely expect a pastor to say that going to church is important. But have you really considered why? What if gathering with other believers is about more than attending a service? As we finish our Church Matters series, Bucky examines the purpose of gathering in light of the covenant we have through Christ. Our presence matters—not because God needs a crowd, but because He’s called us to belon...

What if the words you speak are doing more than you realize? Bucky and Mary talk about the weight of our words—and why the problem with our tongues goes deeper than what we say. From gossip and impulsive speech to the words that shape our thoughts and influence our lives, they explore what happens when we stop to think before we speak. Bucky also shares his personal experience with hurtful words a...

This is a preview of a brand-new podcast from North Hall Church. In The Fragrance of Grace, women share honest stories of faith, struggle, change, loss, healing, and hope—and how God has met them along the way.  Meet the hosts, Lea Eppling and Brooke Chase, and discover how this new podcast came to be, why its name matters, and what’s ahead in Season One. Then get ready for honest conversations, p...

Every church has a difficult member. He causes conflict, hurts relationships, and sometimes drives people away. The problem is, you can’t get rid of him. He goes home with you every Sunday. He’s your tongue. In this message, Bucky examines James 3 and the power of our words to direct our lives, reveal our hearts, and either build people up or tear them down. He explores why our words matter to God...

What happens when our expectations of church collide with reality? Bucky and Mary talk about why church can be messy, painful, and imperfect—and why that shouldn’t surprise us. They discuss the difference between extending grace and removing responsibility, why humility is essential when we’ve been hurt, and why superficial healing isn’t enough. Most importantly, they explore how we can move beyon...

What does it really mean to care for one another as the body of Christ? The Bible gives us clear instructions, not only about what we should do but how we should do it. Bucky walks through the practical ways believers are called to care for one another—from encouraging the fainthearted and helping the weak to restoring those who have fallen and carrying one another’s burdens. But caring for one an...

What if the differences between us aren’t a problem to overcome but a gift from God to embrace? Bucky and Mary talk about spiritual gifts and why the body of Christ needs our differences. They discuss the distinction between talents and spiritual gifts, how appreciating the gifts of others helps us move beyond comparison and competition, and how knowing your gifts can strengthen relationships—incl...

God has given you something the Church needs. But are you using it or holding it back? Spiritual gifts were never meant to elevate us, give us recognition, or make us feel important. God gives them to build up the body of Christ and accomplish His purposes. But even good gifts can be misused when the flesh takes control. Are you using your spiritual gifts as God intended? Learn why we need the gif...

When a first-century church became dysfunctional, they received a letter of correction from the apostle Paul. So why, after centuries of having those letters, do churches still struggle with the same issues? Bucky and Mary explore what causes a church to drift into dysfunction. They discuss how to pursue excellence without “overproduced” programs, why appealing to culture is un-Christlike, and wha...

What happens when a church begins adapting to a changing culture? The Corinthian church offers a sobering warning to churches today. Compromising biblical truth in order to gain cultural acceptance is a dangerous game to play. In this message, Bucky examines how the church at Corinth allowed culture to influence both its message and ministry. He identifies six warning signs that a church has adopt...

Church is usually the last place people expect to get hurt. So, what happens when people at church offend us, disappoint us, or fail to live up to our expectations? Jesus has always worked through imperfect people, and the Church today is no different. Problems often begin when we focus more on who’s in the seats than who’s on the throne. In this episode, Bucky and Mary discuss what happens when i...

Does the Church still matter? With so many stories of hypocrisy, scandal, and disappointment, more people than ever are asking that question. But despite its flaws, Jesus hasn't given up on His Church, and neither should we. If you've stepped away from church—or if someone you love has—this episode is for you.  In this first message of the Church Matters series, Bucky opens Matthew 16 to explain w...

How can Christians live wisely in a culture that rejects God's truth? Proverbs 2 reminds us that godly wisdom isn't something we're born with—it must be desired, pursued, and received from the Lord. In this message, Bucky explains how knowledge, understanding, and wisdom work together, what it really means to fear the Lord, and how wisdom is expressed in everyday life. Discover how to confidently...

Many churches quietly complied during the COVID shutdowns. Could another cultural crisis be approaching—and are believers any more prepared than they were before? As socialism continues to gain momentum in America, this issue extends far beyond politics into the spiritual realm. In this message, Bucky examines how the underlying ideas of socialism conflict with Scripture, why our nation is especia...

Can you explain why you believe what you believe? In this episode, Bucky sits down with Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, to discuss why so few Americans consistently think and live from a biblical worldview. Together they explore how worldviews shape everything from moral decisions to public policy, why many churches avoid addressing cultural issues, and how believ...

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, how should we pray for our nation? Throughout our history, leaders have called the people to seek God through prayer, fasting, and thanksgiving. In this message, Bucky examines Psalm 85 as a timely prayer for America. This sermon explores America’s founding as a nation shaped by Christian faith and the signs that reveal our nation’s movement away from God....

What kind of legacy are you building in your home? As Joshua’s life draws to a close, he issues a challenge to God’s people: choose whom you will serve. Surrounded by a culture filled with compromise, idolatry, and spiritual complacency, Joshua remained steadfast in his devotion to the Lord. His declaration, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” reveals the heart of a man who took resp...

God loves us, but what does it look like for us to love Him in return? In this sermon recap, Bucky and Mary discuss the example of Caleb from the Old Testament and what it means to follow God wholeheartedly through seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and difficulty. This episode challenges listeners to examine their own faithfulness to God. What would God say about your heart? Join the conversation a...