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Lake Forest Church - Huntersville
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For better or worse, we live much of our public lives in the digital realms of social media. This can obviously go wrong quickly, but today on the Ask LFC podcast we wanted to approach from a different angle- how can we use these tools in a positive way? How can we pursue holiness even […]
All good things must come to an end, including our teaching series Necessary Endings. This week Pastor Mike and Harrison look at how you can take practical steps to end some things that need ending, AND they identify some roadblocks that keep us from moving forward.
Why do certain topics make it into sermons on Sunday mornings and others don’t? And why do we organize topics into “sermon series” instead of just jumping into random topics each week? Get a look behind the scenes today with Harrison, who shares some of the HOW, and more importantly, the WHY behind LFC’s teaching […]
We have some really cool people that make up our staff team here at Lake Forest Church, and this week on the podcast, we get an opportunity to meet one of them. Meet the most overqualified graphic designer in the world, Miguel Torres!
This week, we call in special guest Jeff Cook, all the way from upstairs in the LFC offices. Jeff is a part of something pretty cool in the EPC (the Evangelical Presbyterian Church), and we asked him to share with us about his task force and how they’re aiming to make the church a little […]
This month at LFC-Huntersville, we are learning how to be wise regarding necessary endings. When is it time to dig in and try harder, and when is it time to stop doing something that needs to end? In this episode of the AskLFC, Pastor Mike and Harrison take a look at wisdom literature in the […]
In the book of 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul talks about the body of Christ, and how it takes all kinds of different parts to make it work. This week on the Ask LFC podcast, Harrison and Pastor Mike are reflecting on Easter Sunday and how so many awesome ministry partners contribute to what happens […]
It’s time to learn about the person of the Holy Spirit, rapid fire style. Pastor Mike brought a dog-eared copy of one of his favorite books and he is ready to dive in with us.
We are just a few weeks from Easter, and it got us thinking: what does “atonement” mean? The answer might be more complicated than you think. Join Pastor Mike and Harrison as they dig deep into some good theology.
The book of Psalms is filled with cursing. No, seriously, though maybe not the kind of cursing you’re thinking of. This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison dive into how to process anger, and even how to pray about Vladamir Putin.
This week, Harrison and Jeff sit down with OG LFC-H staff member Tracy Grubbs, who shares some insights into how she helps create worship environments, and why it’s important to be intentional.
So much about our day to day lives have changed over these last few years. On this episode of Ask LFC, Mike and Harrison are talking about how we can shake ourselves out of some bad pandemic habits, AND Mike shares a story about how he actually saved a life last week.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison sit down with superstar ministry partners Daryl and Karen Poppen to talk about how to live on mission using the gifts God has given you.
There is something about music that speaks to us, and Pastor Mike and Harrison don’t think that is by accident. Check out this weeks episode for some bonus stuff that did not make it into the teaching on Sunday.
As a follow up to the final message in our “Jesus Over Everything” series, Mike and Harrison discuss the dangers of letting our affinity towards certain groups/teams/tribes turn into tribalism, which puts these groups in the center of our lives and over everything, including Jesus.
Lake Forest exists not as one church, but as a family of churches. This past Sunday, Pastor Mike did a little undercover “joy tour” at LFC-Westlake and LFC-UCity, and in this episode he shares what makes the family of churches sauce so special.
On Sunday in worship, Mike shared a message about putting Jesus Over Anxiety. As a follow up, in today’s podcast, LFC Ministry Partner and Women’s Ministry Leader, Christine Lekovich, joined Mike and Harrison to talk about her journey with anxiety, breaking free from stigmas and how God moved in her life.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison dig a little deeper into a topic Mike just preached on – Jesus Over Outrage. A listener sent an email and asked “When IS it right to speak up?” Mike shares his thoughts on that and how we can engage in controversial conversations without crossing the line to outrage.
The AskLFC podcast is back for 2022! To kick off the new year, Pastor Mike and Harrison dig into some interesting and well-respected research on regular church attendance and physical health. Take a listen!
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison TRULY wrap up the whole Bible in a whole year with this concluding episode, “Why I Want to Be Left Behind.” Check it out!
We just finished going through the whoooooooollllle Bible in a whole year, and wouldn’t you know it, one Sunday morning wasn’t quite enough to unpack the entire book of Revelation. Pastor Mike wants to dive in a little deeper. Take a listen!
This week on AskLFC, Pastor Mike follows up his November 12 sermon on marital conflict – as promised! He mentions two cheat codes that will help in times of conflict in your marriage and he and Harrison tell you how to hack your own marriage.
This week, Pastor Mike sits down with Elder (and millennial!) Kim Muhich to have a discussion about our words and the ways we use them publicly on social media and other platforms. What wisdom from the Bible can coach us up on how to engage with topics effectively and responsibly as Christians?
In this episode, Harrison and Mike preview some plans for Christmas with LFC before Mike interviews LFC Ministry Partner Brian Hines about his time on the Huntersville Town Board. Brian was surprised to find himself involved in local government and politics, listen in to hear his story.
For thousands of years, Christians have been learning and studying and worshipping together. What can we learn from those who have come before us? Pastor Mike and Harrison dive into that this week, looking at three ways ancient Christians grew spiritually.
The times they are a-changing! In this episode, Mike highlights some statistics from the 2020 Census and a recent survey of large churches in America and he and Harrison discuss how that might shape the future of our zip code and church.
This week, Harrison and Pastor Mike talk a little bit about Paul, unpacking some things Mike learned while preparing to preach last week. Also, Cammie Howard jumps in the podcast to talk about an important spiritual growth tool she’s been sharing with LFC folks.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison talk about Covid hitting home, and what it means to be surrounded by a community of people that you know will always have your back.
Mike shares stories of how God is at work in people’s lives RIGHT NOW through “The Whole Story.”
It’s been said- stick to what you know. This episode, Pastor Mike does just that. After years of helping married couples (and soon to be married couples), he has some principles to share that should give you some practical help in marriage.
What does it mean to have freedom in Christ? And what does it mean to be unified in a climate where many things aim to divide? This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison attack this question and more. Check it out.
We celebrated a big milestone as a church recently, with LFC-Westlake moving into their new building space. On this episode, Pastor Mike and Harrison share some news and upcoming LFC tidbits, then Pastor Aron Gibson from LFC-Westlake joins in to catch everyone up on what God’s been doing in their church.
This week, Harrison sits down with Pastor Jeff to talk about what it means to “prepare the way” for Jesus to move in your life and in the lives of others.
They’re baaaaack! This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison talk about what it means to live on mission. We hope you don’t miss this one; it’s full of practical goodness.
Pastor Mike sits down with LFC Technical Coordinator, Dusten Harward, to talk about church tech, intergenerational serving teams… and messianic prophecies.
Today Mike explains how he went from being a non-denominational Christian to a pastor in a denomination, and why he loves the EPC denomination.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison talk about some big things coming up at LFC, and Mike sits down with LFC-Davidson elder and professional counselor Meredith McDaniel to talk about setting healthy boundaries in your life. Don’t miss this one! Learn more at milkandhoneycounseling.com.
This week Pastor Mike and Harrison celebrate 50 episodes of the AskLFC podcast! Also, Mike shares some really interesting stuff on the life of Solomon that stayed on the sermon cutting room floor.
Pastor Mike and Harrison dig way into worship this week on the podcast. Why does God command us to worship Him? HOW should we worship Him? Why does music get involved in all of this?
This week, Pastor Mike sits down with LFCH staff member Maria Furlough to talk about how God has used her story to be an influence and encouragement to others.
As you walk through the Old Testament, you stumble on some passages and ideas that feel pretty tricky. On this episode, Pastor Mike and Pastor Jeff unpack one of the most difficult and often confusing ideas in the Bible.
What does an ancient Japanese pottery technique have to do with a wounded Jesus? Obviously, there is only one way to find out. Check out this week’s episode of AskLFC with Pastor Mike and Harrison.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison talk about why in the world anyone would want to split their church up ON PURPOSE. (Hint: it’s about church planting.) With special guest Pastor Byron Davis, from our partner church Liberation Ministries.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison pull back the curtain on a guiding philosophy that steers a ton of what we do as a church on Sunday mornings.
Let’s get some practical encouragement today. We all know this year hasn’t gone as planned, so Pastor Mike and Harrison want to share a few pieces of Godly encouragement that may help you keep you Look Up in this season.
You had high hopes for 2021. Plans, goals, dreams. At some point all of that hit a big wall of REALITY. This week, Pastor Jeff and Harrison talk about how to get back on track in three major areas of life.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison walk through the season of Lent, and share some upcoming LFC-Huntersville plans.
Get to know LFC Elder Chad Lacy, who is a tech expert and parent of teens as he and Mike Moses sit down to talk about Big tech and social media in your life and in your home.
Big things are happening at Lake Forest, and this episode is all about the brand new member of our staff who is leading the charge – Terrell Huntley. Don’t miss this one!
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison dig into some of the weirdness of the beginning of the book of Genesis. Did the flood cover the whole earth? Did angels or demons really reproduce with humans? It’s wild edition of AskLFC so hit play.
Pastor Mike and Harrison are here to give you the details about the direction of the podcast for 2021, AND to get to know one of our elders and ministry partners, Dr. Bill Hammill. He’s got some great thoughts on vocation and ministry, and what he sees in the world of medicine AND Covid.
This year at Lake Forest, we are going through the whole Bible together as a church. One of our key tools for doing that is a resource called Bible Journey. This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison sit down with Dr. Tim Laniak, the architect (and voice of) Bible Journey. Don’t miss this one!
Sometimes hard to know what things to hold onto and what things to let go. This week, Harrison and Pastor Mike discuss some practical ways to get comfortable with change and how to create positives when things don’t go as we’ve planned.
Let’s get smarter together. This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison call in some expert advice from an LFC ministry partner, Jason Newsome. Check it out!
This week, Cammie and Phillip Howard jump in to share some of what they’ve learned about managing money, and what it means to give God the best of who you are.
We may be biased, but this is one of our favorite episodes yet. Pastor Mike went into storyteller mode and shared some of the unbelievable true story of St. Patrick. Don’t miss this one!
This week, it’s time to get down to the dollars and cents. Harrison asked Pastor Mitch a few questions about how to trust God with everything we have, and what it really means to be “blessed”.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison dive deep into God’s word in the Book of Romans. Come fill up on some Bible knowledge.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison dove into some helpful wisdom, much of it from our elders, about how to walk with wisdom in the social media world. It’s a good one this week, don’t miss it.
During his sermon this last Sunday, Pastor Mike mentioned that his heart for racial reconciliation goes back a long way. This week, Harrison sits down with Mike to get some of that backstory, and they also preview the upcoming ministry season here at Lake Forest Church.
Please don’t miss this episode! Harrison sat down with Ministry Partner and counselor Susan Richards to talk about anxiety and worry and some super practical tips that may help you or someone you know. After we recorded, she even let us know that she would love to continue the conversation if anyone listening needs an […]
This week, the podcast is really good. And we are just saying that. Harrison sat down with Ministry Partner Amy Gallagher to talk about how’s she managed at-home learning for several years, and how to put God in the center of our homes in a difficult time.
This week, we’re continuing in our “talking with smart people who love Jesus and know stuff” series with special guest, LFC Ministry Partner and local financial advisor, Nora Thomas. Harrison and Nora discuss practical financial advice to help get you through Covid-19 financial worries.
This week, Harrison sits down with Lake Forest Church-Davidson Lead Pastor Flake to get some nuggets of wisdom that might help you manage your day-to-day life just a little bit better. They manage the whole discussion in less than 30 minutes so you know it’s legit.
This week, Mike Moses sits down with Sam Frowine to talk about Business Leadership, The Pandemic, and Kingdom Minded Leadership.
This week, Harrison sits down with Pastor Jeff to talk about what it means to be successful and why having a good phone case is so important when you have lots of kids.
Let’s get historical, y’all. This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison unpack a little more of Harriet Tubman’s story, and we get to learn about an important supporting figure in her fight.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison talk about some follow up’s from Mitch’s Sunday sermon, and discuss some some church planting news.
This week, Pastor Mike and Harrison discuss Melchizedek (let’s get Bible nerdy) AND how to look at the Old Testament and see Jesus.
This week, Harrison and Pastor Mike celebrate what God is doing in our church through the stories we’ve heard from members of the LFC family.
This week for the AskLFC Podcast, Harrison and Pastor Jeff sat down to talk about how to love people even when they being hurtful or divisive. What should Christ-followers do when loving people gets REALLY hard?
In this episode, Pastor Mike sat down with LFC Ministry Partner, Worship Team Member and Huntersville Police Department Lieutenant Brian Vaughan to talk about his personal journey as an officer, the role and state of policing in America, and what he would like to see happen as a result of protests.
After a week of protests in America, longtime friends and parters, Pastor Mike and Pastor Byron Davis of Liberation Ministries, sit down to have an open and honest conversation about racism in America, including Charlotte and Lake Norman, and how Christians can respond.
This week, Pastor Jeff jumps in to talk about all things gentleness as a follow up to his message on May 24, including how to enter into the racial injustice conversation with a gentle spirit.
Join Mike and Harrison as they tackle some listener submitted questions about self control, guilt, shame, and our fundamental identity. No biggie, huh?
We took a break from our normal rhythm to let you guys hear from one of our favorite mission partners and an overall great guy, Percy Muleba from Zambia. Harrison and Percy dive way in to what it means to worship God and how to get out of our comfort zones.
We saw some great questions come in during our post-worship Q & A on Sunday, so Mike and Harrison picked out three really good ones to dive into for today’s episode. Take a listen for some great insight on The Holy Spirit, patience and marriage.
Two guests?! Let’s do it. This week, Mike and Harrison have the guest line ringing to get some expert advice on how to make new connections and keep current relationships strong – even during times of “social distancing.” Take a listen to what Elder/Club 54 leader, Darrell Lipe, and Women & Youth Minister, Cammie Howard, […]
Mike and Harrison follow up on some cool Easter stuff, and the guest line is ringing again as re:mix Youth Ministry Leader Mike Hall joins the podcast to talk about how students are being affected by the changes in the world.
We are back again with Pastor Mike and Harrison. They’ll a look at everything Lake Forest has lined up for Holy Week, AND answer a really cool question from an ASK LFC listener.
This week, Mike and Harrison sit down and talk through two things: how to use God’s word as an anchor for hope AND how science effects our understanding of who God is.
This week on the ASK LFC podcast, Mike and Harrison bring in special guest Aron Gibson, the Pastor of Lake Forest Westlake, to talk about fear, anxiety and Mad Max.
Pastor Mike and Harrison sit down to talk about what’s next for our Lake Forest community, as well as taking a look back in church history to see how Christians responded to a pandemic in a way that changed the world.
Pastor Jeff jumps in this week to chat with Harrison about pride, Maundy Thursday, and how to get conned out of ten bucks by someone from New Jersey.
Pastor Mike and Harrison are back at it, discussing the importance of a good groove and answering your questions about fasting. Special guest Maria Furlough jumps in to share some wisdom, too.
In the first official podcast of Lake Forest Church-Huntersville, Lead Pastor Mike Moses and Worship Director Harrison Gillming discuss the season of Lent, answer some FAQs regarding Lenten practices and take a few detours to talk Star Wars and Rubik’s Cubes. Take a listen!