THE LAUNCH: Recent Episodes
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Listen in as we discuss biblical principles found in Scripture and teach practical ways to apply them in everyday life.
One of the key practices as a disciple of Jesus is to develop a regular, consistent quiet time with Him. We believe, if you start here, your love for the Lord will begin to spill over into all other areas of your life. Listen in as we discuss the important rhythms of prayer, the Word, and worship.
Do you ever feel sometimes like your discipleship of Jesus is like taking two steps forward and one step back? You are not alone! As our church is heading into a Sunday series called "Disciple," listen in as the guys discuss the concept of following Jesus and how it's actually more about faithfulness than our own.
Listen in as we continue our dive into the book of Romans! In this episode, we discuss some of the main themes that we see throughout the book and how that plays into the context of how Paul organizes this letter and who he is writing the letter to. For more on Romans, be sure to tune into our Sunday sermons about Romans as they occur throughout the year, or (re)watch our past messages if you have missed them!
Romans is a book rich with theology, written by the apostle Paul to the Christians in Rome, but has been preserved in history by God so that we can also know more of who He is, what He has done, and how to live in a right relationship with Him and one another. Listen in as we start our first of many (Lord willing) "Further In" episodes where we dive deeper into the content of this book in unison with the teachings on the previous Sundays!
Deep down, we all want great relationships, whether it be dating, marriage, parenting or friendships, yet often they seem to be so difficult. Listen in as we discuss the common thread that can guide us all on the path to having the best relationships ever.
Happy New Year!! For us at questCHURCH, we know there isn't a better way to start our new year than with prayer and fasting. During this three week window we call "21 Days of Prayer and Fasting," we choose to give the Lord the first of our year by intentionally submitting to Him anything and everything that has our attention and desires. It's a time to reorient our focus and draw in on where the Lord is leading us in the New Year, corporately and individually. Listen in as we discuss the biblical significance of these two principles and how to practically jump in.
With the presidential election quickly approaching, maybe you feel stuck wondering how to handle the upcoming decisions. You may have doubts, fears, or questions that are affecting your vote. Or maybe you don't really like either of your options and you're just wondering whether or not to even vote in the first place. Well, we're certain you are not alone, but fortunately for us, the Bible has quite a bit to say about our relationship with our government. Listen in as we discuss the importance of voting as a Christian and how we can live out Jesus' calling for His followers to live as salt and light wherever we are.
Let's be honest, sharing your faith with people can sometimes be intimidating! You may be flooded with feelings of anxiety, doubt, uncertainty or even fear. But the truth is, it doesn't have to be. The bible tells us that God has equipped us and called us to share our faith. Listen in as we discuss how to stretch your faith-sharing muscle by simplifying the process and removing the stress of sharing your faith.
As followers of Jesus, there will always be a "next step" in the faith that we need to take. Whether it is starting a devotional life, growing in prayer, or hopping on a serve team at your local church, there are always ways to grow! Listen in as we discuss some practical next steps to consider taking in your relationship with the Lord.
Listen in as we finish up our 3 part series on the 8 characteristics of every growing church! We close it out discussing the significance of being in community in the form of small groups, having a need-driven focus on evangelism, and fostering loving relationships in all avenues of your life.
Listen in on our first Launch Interview, where we are bringing others into the conversation of how God is working in their lives. For this episode, we are interviewing our very own worship director at questCHURCH, Derek Benner, and answering some important spiritual and practical questions on the topic of leading worship.
It does not matter if you are a full-time minister, faithful volunteer, decades-old christian or if you just recently joined into the family, everyone can grow! Listen in to part two of our breakdown and application of the 8 characteristics of every growing church.
More than likely, every church-goer has the desire to see their local church assembly flourish, but truth is, growing churches must start with growing people. Listen in as we discuss a time-tested, decades-old study revealing the 8 characteristics that every growing church (and thereby person) possesses.
Have you ever doubted that God could use you, or maybe the skills and capabilities He's given you? If so, you are not alone! Listen in as we interview the founder and president of Project Manaña, Brian Berman, and hear the remarkable story of how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
website: https://www.projectmanana.org/
Do you dread difficult conversations? Chances are that you have probably already had a few and maybe you wish some of them could have been handled better. Whether it be at work, at home or even at church, there is a way to have these talks in a God-honoring way. Listen in as we discuss key points towards your success in navigating difficult conversations in your everyday life.
No one strives for a marriage that is just "ok," but too often we settle for less than what God desires for our relationships. Listen in as we dive deeper into our current series at questCHURCH, "Extraordinary Relationships."
New Year, New You? We all know that both forming healthy habits and breaking bad habits can be extremely difficult. However, the ability to change doesn't lie in our willpower or determination, but in our thoughts and surrender to God. Listen in as we discuss "the why" behind forming healthy, God-honoring habits.
In this first episode back in the new year, we dive into our current series Dream Again. The bible says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish..." (Proverbs 29:18). Listen in as we discuss the importance of developing and pursuing God-honoring dreams and goals for your life.
The holiday season can be tough for numerous seasons: difficult family members, loss of loved ones, busyness of traveling and so much more. Listen in as we discuss how you can keep a Christ-focused attitude during a stressful, and often difficult, season of the year.
It's so easy to get lost in the monotony of life and forget to remember that you are not here by accident. The Bible says that we are "God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works," which he "prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). Not only does this mean that you are not an accident, but rather that you were actually created with purpose and intentionality and that you have a God-given reason to be alive today. Listen in as we discuss the practicalities of living out your purpose in everyday life.
Have you ever been confused on gender roles in ministry? Can women be pastors or teach? What does the Bible say about it? Listen in as we discuss this important topic through a biblical lens.
Have you ever had mixed thoughts and feelings about Halloween? Maybe you have wondered if you should participate in the festivities, or maybe you have debated on whether or not to let your kids engage in trick-or-treating. Is it ok? Listen in as we discuss the complexities of the day and a proper God-honoring response.
Every single person has been given some sort of influence to share Christ and to be a light. But as Pastor Ken shared, "You can't exercise your influence until you recognize it." Listen in as we discuss how to begin intentionally exercising within our God-given scope of influence!
What if I told you that what's actually more important than the difficulties you experience is how you choose to respond to them? Would you believe that? In the middle of our trials and pains lie opportunities for us to display the power, presence, and faithfulness of Jesus Christ. Listen in to hear this timely and crucial message.
Listen in as we discuss the importance of small groups, what "ALL IN" in small group looks like, and how we actively live out our faith by being engaged with one another.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10 NIV
If you want to be "ALL IN" for God, the Bible says that it starts with "the fear of the Lord." Listen in as we discuss how this applies to our recent ALL IN series!
We live in a world with an identity problem, to say the least. So then that prompts the question: How can someone really know who they are? Or what their purpose is? Or why they are where they are? Listen in to hear how we can be confident of who we are when we find our identity in our Creator.
Ever taken the time to really think about your thoughts? Truth is, God's Word says quite a bit about how our thoughts impact our lives. So if you don't like where your life is, chances are, there may be some thoughts that need changing. Listen in to learn more about how renewing you mind leads to a transformed life.
Ever wondered why we need to practice disciplines such as prayer, bible study, fasting, and worship? These are not just boxes to check off the list. They are so much more and meant to change you from within. Listen in to learn more!
Have you ever felt awkward asking for or giving advice? You are not alone. There are actually biblical principles you can put in place to do this in a way that respects one another, strengthens relationships and honors God all at the same time. Listen in for a biblical and practical perspective on how to give and receive advice!
Listen in as we discuss the importance of sharing your faith and some practical ways to go about doing it!
What's so good about Good Friday? Roughly 2000 years ago the fate of the world changed as the Son of God died a horrific death and was laid in a tomb. It seemed like everything was over, but God had different plans. Sunday was coming. Through the tragedy, God was working everything out just as He had planned. Listen in to walk through some of the events of the day with us!
Ever found yourself feeling calloused towards sin or other people? Have you ever felt uninterested in the things pertaining to God but didn't know why? Listen in to find out what this may be a red flag of and, instead, learn how to push back against the sin of apathy and find how to live free from it.
You may have heard a Christian refer to "the Kingdom" before, but what does that even mean? Jesus spoke about the Kingdom often and instructed his followers to live their lives for it and be willing to give their lives to advance it. But once again... WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?? Listen in to find out!!
Did you know that conflict, in itself, is not wrong? It's actually the way that we handle conflict that may be sinful. Listen in to learn what the Bible says about conflict with one another and how to resolve it as followers of Jesus!
Do you have FOMO? Many of us struggle with it! But in a world plagued by a lack of commitment to marriages, employers, or even simple obligations, have you wondered: why does it matter? Listen in to hear us discuss how a lack of commitment is just a symptom of a deeper issue.
This week I had the privilege of sitting down with my wife and discussing our first year of parenthood: the ups, the downs and how we saw God through it all. Listen in to see how you can play a part in your community to help make a difference and represent Jesus in the lives of those around you!
What does hearing from God sound like? If I am a Christian and I am not hearing from God, is that a problem? How can I do this better? Listen in as we discuss how we have the ability to hear from God every single day!
I don't think any of us would have to think too hard to remember a time when we were in a season of waiting. Maybe you've been waiting on a job, a spouse, a child, a health situation, or family reunification. No matter what it is, these seasons test our faith. Listen in to hear how we can reorient our minds to truth during these difficult times.
Guarding your marriage from both the internal and external forces that try to rip it apart takes a lot of work. That is why putting up barriers, or "guardrails," is so crucial to the success of it. Listen in as we talk about the practical and theological sides of this important topic!
Why is having friends as an adult important? Why is it such a struggle at times to make and maintain friends? What does the Bible say about it? Listen in to learn more!
Is there a biblical process for decision-making? If so, why is it important and what are the benefits for my life? Listen in to find out!
Ever wonder why you feel like you are doing all the right things, but still feel far from God? Maybe it's because there are some things in your life pulling out of intimacy with God. Listen in to find out more!
Ever wondered about the reason behind worship? Is worshipping God just about singing songs? Why does it look so different across the span of dominations or even just individual churches? Listen in to find out!
What's the point of going to church? Can I watch online instead? Listen in to find out the importance of physically meeting with other followers of Jesus!
Ever wonder why sometimes you may be reading the Bible but not understanding? The reason may actually be within ourselves and our approach to the Word. Listen in to find out more!
Have you ever wondered if you can really trust the Bible? How do I know what I am reading today is what was written down back then? And if it is true, what does that mean for me? Listen in to learn more!
As Christians, do we have full scope of autonomy with our finances? What should our goals be with our money? Listen in and find out how we should direct our focus on our finances!
Have you ever felt rundown at your job? Or feel like what you do is insignificant? Truth is, God wants to use you where you are right now! He has placed you where you are for a purpose. Listen in and see why what you do and how you respond matters.
Do you struggle with viewing God's Word as your authority in life? How can we be so sure that it is? Listen in to see how there is freedom in submission to God's Word.