Real Talk

They say that money makes the world go 'round, but does it make YOUR world go 'round? Are you using money to try and solve all of your problems? Do you find yourself wanting more and more? Is it difficult for you to let go of money? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe Henseler gets real about the dangers of loving money.

02-13

07:25

Who is Jesus? For some, that question is really messy...almost as messy as a food fight. For others, that question is a piece of cake. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad tackles this age-old question that all of us need to ask and answer for ourselves.

02-27

07:00

When you hear the word 'Lent', do you immediately associate it with giving something up? Well, what if we told you that Lent isn't about deprivation, but PREPARATION? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad Hixon explains the meaning of Lent and dives into John 8.

03-06

08:24

Have you ever been betrayed or abandoned by someone you loved? Was it a best friend, sibling, parent, or spouse that hurt you? Jesus understands the pain that betrayal brings. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad unpacks the betrayal Jesus experienced from one of his very best friends.

03-13

07:53

Have you ever used the saying, "I'm at the end of my rope"? Maybe someone wrongfully accused you of something that you didn't do and you can't convince them otherwise. Maybe your kids are driving you nuts and you feel out of control. Maybe you're struggling with addiction and you feel alone and worn out. What if we told you that we have a savior that understands what it feels like to be at the end of His rope? Listen to Pastor Brad share more about this in this week's episode of #RealTalk.

03-20

07:46

We all struggle with self-control, don’t we? We tend to have a little road rage when another driver cuts us off. Our kids might drive us up a wall…by coloring all over the walls with permanent markers. Even at work, we might have a boss that’s extremely difficult to be around and we find ourselves fighting to keep our composure. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Joe shares what it looked like for Jesus to have self-control even when he was being beaten, mocked, and spit on. Joe also shares some comments his teacher made on report cards from years past that might surprise you.

03-27

07:37

Are you exhausted? Need a nap? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad explains why sleeping just might be one of the greatest defensive weapons in your spiritual life.

04-03

07:07

People can sometimes feel like an inconvenience to us, right? It's so easy to miss opportunities to care for others when we're focused on OUR schedules and OUR problems. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad urges us to recognize that the people in our lives are not just there by coincidence, but by divine appointments made by God.

04-10

08:39

Do you feel like a lousy Christ-follower? Has it been difficult to make time for God, read your Bible, or even have self-control? Maybe you've been struggling in your walk with Christ for awhile now. Well, in this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad is going to unpack these feelings of hypocrisy and failure.

04-17

08:12

Christians say some pretty weird stuff, right? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack why Christians seem to have their own language. They also talk about their least favorite Christian phrases and mention some very interesting Christian bumper stickers they've seen...

05-01

07:27

Did you know that there are Christian mints in this world?! 🍬 How about Christian kitchen spoons? 🥄 There are even hourglasses that tell you when to pray! ⏳ In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe unpack why Christians have Christian stuff in their lives.

05-08

08:07

Christians do some pretty weird stuff, right?! In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe talk about the weird stuff Christians do during worship. They also unpack what the Bible says about worship, why it's important to keep order in a worship service, and they mention a few of their favorite worship songs. Check it out!

05-15

09:09

Have you ever used a phrase over and over only to find out you were saying it wrong? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad and Pastor Joe talk about different sayings and Bible verses that are commonly misquoted or taken out of context. Can you guess which phrases and verses they're going to mention?

05-22

09:14

On a scale of 1 to 10, how awkward do you feel when someone is crying? Do you struggle to find the words to say? Maybe you feel like you say too much? In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give some of their advice on what to say (and what not to say) when someone is struggling.

06-05

09:11

Have you ever experienced church hurt? Chances are you have. In this episode of #RealTalk, Pastor Brad & Pastor Joe give advice on what to do when you're hurt by the church.