Church On The Drive Podcast: Recent Episodes
Church On The Drive Team
God's grace doesn't just forgive us, it changes us. That's because forgiveness isn't the finish line...it's the starting line.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
God's truth is found in Jesus and revealed through Scripture. Those who pursue it with humility and obedience are transformed by it.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Marriage isn't ultimately about happiness or convenience; it's a covenant designed to reflect Jesus's love for his church. For that reason, the strongest marriages will be anchored in Jesus.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Love changes over time for everyone, but neglect causes drift. Marriage requires intentional moments of friendship, fun, and faith; not just butterflies.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Marriage isn't about avoiding conflict; it's about learning to handle conflict in a way that reflects Jesus. Because Jesus chose reconciliation over retaliation, we should choose our relationship over winning the argument.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
God's Law isn't a list of rules to follow, but an invitation into deeper love. That love, the love of God and our neighbor, changes everything.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
God does not intend us to live in misery as we constantly chase the next big thing or more money. Instead, God wants us to find peace by making God the center of life.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Glorifying God isn't about being perfect. It's about letting our love for God shape how we live, one step at a time.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
In a world full of both beauty and brokenness, it’s easy to forget that God created everything — including us — and called it very good. Though sin has distorted that original goodness, through Jesus we’re invited to see ourselves and others through love, not fear, and live as part of God's healing and redemptive work.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/give If you would like to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Every person is intentionally created by God in God’s image, with inherent value, purpose, and the capacity to reflect God’s goodness. Because of that, we are invited to see the world, ourselves, and others not as broken beyond hope, but as very good in God’s original design.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/give If you would like to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
The ones who care for those with mental illness often suffer immensely and quietly. Jesus followers should come alongside them and show them the steadfast mercy and care of God.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
During our series on mental health, We Should Talk, Josh sat down with our friend and celebrated mental health counselor, Dwight Bain. If you would like to know more about Dwight, his background, and his current work, you can visit dwightbain.com
Mental illness isn’t a demon—it’s a real struggle in a broken world, and God has given us real tools to face it. Jesus made a clear distinction between sickness and spiritual oppression, and we should too.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Don't judge or soon you will be judged. This rule applies to stigmas surrounding mental illness. Instead, choose to love even when you don't understand.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Jesus invites all who are weary and burdened with trying to find God to come to him so that he can give them rest and help. Jesus followers should invite others into God's presence by bringing them to Jesus.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
When we think about moms, examples of selfless generosity are some of the first things we think of. Jesus followers should take these examples and be reminded that they, too, should be radically generous.******If you are new with us, want to pray with someone, or want to take the next step in your faith journey: churchonthedrive.org/nextIf you would like to give: churchonthedrive.org/giveIf you would like to to start volunteering somewhere in church or in our community: churchonthedrive.org/serve
Most people believe they have good hearts. What we do with our abilities reveals whether or not this is actually true.
Believing in Jesus can't become a substitute for following Jesus. To follow Jesus we have to walk in the way of love and determine that people always matter more.
Christians should abandon war language and the mindset that comes with it. Jesus said to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. It's not us vs them. It's about bringing heaven to earth in everything we do.
Rather than try to win a culture war and rule through force, Jesus followers are called to serve others and put their needs ahead of our own. We follow Jesus's example best when we show others we are for them, not against them.
Following Jesus isn't about winning or losing a culture war. It's about losing your life so you can find it. It's about laying down your life so that others might live....even when it comes to politics.
Jesus swings the doors open wide and invites everyone who would call him king to participate in the service of the Kingdom of God. Anyone who harms the faith of someone trying to follow and serve Jesus will answer to God.
Each of us has done things we are not proud of. This can leave us wondering if God would ever forgive us.
Most people will concede that Jesus was a great moral teacher, but many have trouble accepting he was God, too. The accounts of Jesus’s life reveal that he and his followers believed he was much more than a teacher.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
Most Christians have faced periods of doubt in their life. The good news is that doubt is not the opposite of faith; certainty is.
God calls us to overcome anxiety by keeping our focus on what will last eternally. If we don't value God's priorities the most we will be anxious about the things of this world.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
Sometimes the situations in our lives are complex and we cannot always find a perfect answer for each one in the Bible. When we read the Bible, though, we can find truth that will lead us to the best possible way forward.
We should always work to understand the Bible in context. Trying to understand scripture in context ultimately helps us to appreciate and love Jesus more.
One of the most common questions asked in church is, “How am I supposed to be reading the Bible?” If you don’t have a good strategy or reason behind reading the Bible, it might not be something as meaningful to you as it could be.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends, gathered around coffee, up at the church, talking about Jesus!
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends, gathered around coffee, up at the church, talking about Jesus!
Life just makes more sense when we put things in their proper order. When we organize our lives around Jesus, everything is put in the right order.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends, gathered around coffee, up at the church, talking about Jesus!
Once you were alienated from God but now God has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight. If you continue in your faith and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel all will be well.
Jesus advocated for a new way of treating people in our life. This new way will see others as equal in value to us and God and will be fully realized when Jesus returns.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
Doubt is not the absence of faith, but the proof there is belief. We should acknowledge there is doubt and not shame others for feeling it.
We are restless because we know this world isn’t what it is supposed to be yet. But the kingdom is coming and we can see glimpses of it all the time. We should bring heaven to earth!
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
God is not interested in making us feel bad about things. What God is really after is people who choose to follow Jesus rather than cling to things that are not good for them.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
Our society is far from perfect and won’t get any better until we understand that we are all made in God’s image. When we do that, we can bring heaven to earth.
Life can go by so fast, but it can be enjoyed more when our family is a great blessing from God. Fathers have a critical role to play in the happiness and success of their family.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
We should reconcile with people before it's too late. As we forgive those who sin against us, God will also forgive us.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
Many of us come to God when we need something, but God is after a relationship that is less transactional and more fulfilling. The good news is that you can ask God for help because God cares long before you do.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
We can live with confidence and great peace because of everything Jesus has done for us.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
The work of the Holy Spirit isn't nearly as complicated or weird as it is sometimes made out to be. The Holy Spirit is there to guide us through life if we are open to it.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
The love of God extends to God's enemies. Those who call themselves children of God should imitate God by loving their enemies, too.
When we are hurt or offended there is always a temptation to strike back. For Jesus followers, the most loving thing you can think to do is the only retaliation Jesus allows.
We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!
Divorce is heartbreaking and always something to be lamented over. Jesus is for marriage and against anything that would tear it apart.
Our lives should prove our words are true before we ever speak them. This is central to the life of every Jesus follower.
For thousands of years people have known that adultery ruins everything and tears lives apart. Jesus was serious about avoiding the temptation of adultery in every way possible.
When Jesus talked about murder, he went much further than those around him did. He said we should not even be angry with each other.