Union Church Podcast

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE The enemy doesn’t always need you to mess everything up. Sometimes he just needs you to miscalculate where you’re supposed to be. You can have the right appointment time and still be in the wrong building. In this message, we explore what it means to stay in step with the Holy Spirit and why positioning matters more than we think. When our emotions stay attached to what was, we can miss what God is doing right in front of us. But when we walk with the Holy Spirit, He helps us see clearly again—even in the hard moments. Sometimes the shift isn’t about trying harder. It’s about getting back in step with Him. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com  

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE If the fight is big, so is the call. Just because life gets turbulent doesn’t mean your position has changed. Pressure doesn’t cancel your calling. And the temperature around you doesn’t get to determine who you are. In this message, we’re reminded that you are not defined by the climate. You are defined by the covenant. There will be natural turbulence and spiritual turbulence, but turbulence cannot drop you from the altitude God has already placed you on. Your position doesn’t change. Your identity doesn’t change. And God’s provision doesn’t change. No matter the pressure. No matter the fight. Some things don’t.   ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation   GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE So you did the right thing… and still ended up in a pit. Make it make sense. In Daniel 6, obedience didn’t keep Daniel out of opposition. It actually put him in the den. And if we’re honest, that’s the part that frustrates us. You expect obedience to protect you, not position you for pressure. But here’s what we don’t always see. The lions aren’t always the real threat. Sometimes it’s the wrong perspective. The wrong people. Or slowly losing sight of your purpose that steals your joy before anything ever touches you. Your circumstances don’t dictate your happiness. You do. Joy anchors you. Happiness is just what shows on the surface. In this message, we unpack how to keep your happiness when you’ve been thrown into the den by focusing on the right perspective, the right people, and the right purpose. The den does not get the final say. And no, God is not sleeping on you. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Daniel 6:16–23 Psalm 1:1 Psalm 127:5 Ephesians 2:10 ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Is your relationship actually falling apart… or is it just overdrawn? In Love Gets Better With Age, we unpack how most relationships don’t collapse overnight. They slowly deplete when withdrawals outpace deposits. Busyness creeps in. Extended anger lingers. Small issues start to feel bigger because you are already running in the red. Through Song of Solomon and practical biblical wisdom, this message explores how laughter, friendship, communication, and shared vision refill what feels empty. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, you’ll be challenged to guard your heart, close the windows that let division creep in, and stop building on conflict instead of agreement. Before you assume it’s over, check the balance. Love does not just get better with time. It gets better with intention.   ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation   GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Is the drama really worth it when it comes to relationships? In Worth the Drama, we get honest about why relationships can feel exhausting, complicated, and sometimes more work than we expected. This message explores how distorted perspectives, unresolved baggage, and a “me first” mindset can quietly weaken connection. Scripture reminds us that no one enters relationships traveling light, but healing, clarity, and unity are possible when we invite God into the process. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or navigating relational tension, this message challenges us to decide if we’re willing to do the work that leads to healthier, God-aligned relationships. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Having options doesn’t automatically mean you’re moving in the right direction. In Hopeless Romantic: I’ve Got Options, we take a look at relationships through God’s original design and are called back to discernment over attraction. From the very beginning, Scripture shows us that connection was intentional, not accidental. This message challenges the habit of chasing what looks good and invites us to choose what’s truly God-aligned. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or figuring it out, this message points toward a kind of love that lasts beyond attraction. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Have you ever wondered why the Word feels powerful one moment and distant the next? Why some promises seem to take root while others fade under pressure? This message invites you to lean in again. To bring the Word back to your real life. To discover what happens when faith is tested, when distractions compete, and when God’s truth is given room to grow. It’s a reminder that what God plants in you is meant to produce over time, through tension, and beyond what you can see right now. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH   We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that  heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives,  submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom,  discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations  throughout Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you:  www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation      FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch    Website: https://theunionchurch.com    

Scripture shows us that the Word of God is living, powerful, and active, not just something we read, but something we speak. From spiritual battles to everyday challenges, this message invites us to see how declaring God’s Word can push back the enemy, shift atmospheres, and bring heaven into our everyday lives. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com 

What if the word you think disqualifies you is actually the one that frees you? In The One Word I Don’t Deserve, Pastor Stephen Chandler walks through John 8:2–12 and reveals how Jesus responds to sin, shame, and accusation with grace and truth. This message challenges common assumptions about the Bible and shows how God’s Word lifts burdens, strengthens us for the journey, and transforms hearts. You’ll be reminded that grace is often offered before it’s ever requested and that following Jesus leads us out of darkness and into life.

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Let The Word Rebuild is a message from the series When The Word Walks that reveals how God’s Word restores what has been broken when it is rediscovered and honored. Through the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22, we see that true rebuilding begins with conviction, repentance, and a return to God’s truth. This message challenges us to examine whether we are shaped by broken culture or transformed by Kingdom culture through the renewing of our minds. ABOUT UNION CHURCH   We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that  heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives,  submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom,  discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations  throughout Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you:  www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation      FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch    Website: https://theunionchurch.com  

How do you get excited about a future you can’t see, especially when your past tells a different story? We all want faith for what’s next, but doubt creeps in when life hasn’t gone the way we planned. What if the very thing you’re resisting is the instruction that will build the faith you’re asking for? A life that lasts isn’t built on feelings, certainty, or comfort; it’s built on trust. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH   We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that  heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives,  submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom,  discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations  throughout Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you:  www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation      FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch    Website: https://theunionchurch.com    

We all know the feeling; Chasing the “perfect” holiday while life keeps interrupting our plans. Yet peace was never meant to come from flawless moments, but from God meeting us right in the middle of the mess. When perspective replaces perfection, purpose rises above problems, and who God is becomes bigger than the pain we’re facing, everything begins to shift. Even in chaos, there’s a promise you can hold onto and a peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Limitless Sunday is more than a moment. It’s a declaration of faith and gratitude. Our generosity isn’t about the size of the gift, but the message it sends to God: "Thank you, I trust You." When we give with expectation, God supplies and multiplies the seed we sow, using it to change lives and build something far greater than ourselves.  ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Faith may set your destiny, but it won’t fuel the life you’re called to live right now. Too many believers are busy but barren; moving without producing and living without making it count. God designed a recipe for fruitfulness, and most of us are missing key ingredients. Discover why faith alone leaves you stuck and unfruitful and how adding to your faith unlocks clarity, joy, abundance, and a life that draws others to Jesus. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Ever tried driving on a near-empty tank, watching the fuel light blink, hoping you’ll make it just a little farther? That’s how many of us live spiritually. We’re surviving on “just enough,” when God is calling us to overflow. Psalm 150 reminds us that praise is how we refuel. It shifts your mood, clears your mind, strengthens your spirit, and pulls God close. When you choose praise, on your best days and your hardest ones, things begin to move. God responds. Your heart realigns. The enemy loses power. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Ever prayed, believed, and did everything “right”… yet life still felt like it was on fire? This encouragement is for anyone navigating pressure, unanswered prayers, or seasons that don’t make sense. Sometimes the heat you feel isn’t punishment; it’s preparation. Discover how to stay grounded under pressure, recognize when you’re being stretched for something greater, and find fresh confidence to face what’s in front of you with bold faith and unshakeable hope. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Rejection doesn’t get the final say; not when God is on your side. Even the moments that feel like setbacks are the very places He’s shaping your future. If you’ve been carrying hurt, doubt, or disappointment, this message will remind you of one powerful truth: you always have the remedy. God is working in the background, redeeming every struggle and turning rejection into direction. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

You might feel stuck or uncertain, but what if God’s greatest miracles are hidden in plain sight? This message will reignite your faith and remind you that the wilderness isn’t wasted. It’s where treasure is waiting to be found. Lean in and discover what’s been hidden for you all along. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Stop living off borrowed faith! It’s time to wrestle with God for yourself and discover the freedom that comes when you get real with Him. In this powerful message, Pastor Stephen reminds us that God isn’t afraid of our doubts, our pain, or our past; He wants to redeem it. You don’t have to hide your limp: walk with it. Every scar tells a story of grace, and God wants to give you a new name. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

How do you guard your heart without shutting people out? In a world full of hurt and negativity, it’s easy to let others steal your peace, but God didn’t call you to live wounded. He called you to live wisely. Learn how to protect your heart, respond with grace, and rely on His Word for strength. Forgiveness isn’t weakness; it’s freedom. And when you guard your heart God’s way, you make room for His healing and peace to flow again. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com