The Church in the Country Podcast with Pastor Jordan Wilson

When The Beverly Hillbillies begins, Jed Clampett isn’t hunting for sport—he’s hunting for supper. He’s broke, desperate, and just hoping for one more meal when his rifle shot strikes oil instead of dinner. That moment flips his story from broke to blessed—and that’s exactly what God does in 1 Kings 17. Pastor Jordan unpacks the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, a woman down to her last handful of flour who discovers what happens when faith moves before comfort. Through her obedience, God turned scarcity into supply and taught a truth that still changes lives today: we keep asking God to fill our jars, but He won’t until we start pouring. This message walks through the “3 G’s of Generosity”—Give Something, Give Consistently, and Grow in Generosity—showing how God uses every stretch to grow faith, break fear, and bring dead things back to life. When generosity becomes your rhythm, lack loses its grip—and that’s when life moves from broke to blessed.

What would you do if God handed you a blank check? Solomon actually got one—and what he asked for changed everything. In this week’s message, Pastor Jordan traces Solomon’s story from 1 Kings 3 to Ecclesiastes, showing how the man who had it all still ended up empty. Like Granny’s homemade “medicine” from The Beverly Hillbillies, Solomon kept trying to fix the ache inside with new mixtures—money, power, projects, pleasure—but nothing worked. The problem wasn’t his paycheck; it was his purpose. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 1–2 and Philippians 3, we’re reminded that success without surrender is vapor—here for a moment, gone the next. True fulfillment comes when we stop serving the paycheck and start letting it serve God. Generosity turns people with paychecks into people with purpose. When we bring our first and best to God’s house, He multiplies it into changed lives, renewed hope, and the kind of joy that can’t be bought.

Jed Clampett poured money into Jethro’s wild schemes, but no matter how generous he was, the return was always zero. That picture raises a deeper question: where is our generosity going? Pastor Jordan unpacks 2 Corinthians 9, reminding us that generosity isn’t about guilt or pressure—it’s about planting seed that God multiplies. What we release never comes back empty. Sometimes the return looks like provision, sometimes peace, sometimes joy, and sometimes seeing people’s lives changed. From Paul’s farming illustration to Jesus’ words “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35), this message shows that generosity always pays off when it’s placed in God’s hands—and the payoff isn’t more stuff, but a life that’s full, free, and overflowing.

Jed Clampett hit paydirt and his life overflowed—but what everyone saw was a truck piled high with junk. That’s the tension of this message: God designed us to live in overflow, but overflow can bless you…or overtake you. Pastor Jordan walks through the rich fool’s “bigger barns” (Luke 12), the polished lie of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5), and the rich young ruler who walked away sad (Matthew 19). The point lands hard: we didn’t create the oil—God did. Salvation, forgiveness, strength, even our stuff—freely received. And what’s freely received is meant to be freely given. If we clutch the overflow, it starts to own us; if we release it, God uses it. This message calls us to trade hoarding for handing off, security myths for a rich relationship with God, and to ask honest questions: What’s in my barns? What’s overflowing in my life? And am I being blessed—or overtaken?

This message reflects on Charlie Kirk’s sudden and violent death, portraying it as a defining moment that forces people to confront uncomfortable truths about faith, courage, and cultural conflict. Drawing parallels with the biblical story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, it emphasizes that boldness in standing for truth inevitably draws opposition, sometimes even leading to death. Yet, both Stephen and Charlie’s stories reveal that such sacrifices spark lasting impact—spreading faith, inspiring courage, and shaping generations. The central call is clear: turning points erase neutrality, demanding that each person choose whether to live for comfort or to stand boldly with Christ.

We live like we own the dirt under our boots, the paycheck in our hand, or the land our name is written on. But Psalm 24 reminds us of a bigger truth: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” God owns it all. Our role isn’t to play the owner—it’s to live as faithful managers. In this opening message, we’ll dig into what real ownership looks like, why we keep clutching things that aren’t ours, and what God actually calls us to take responsibility for: our sin, our integrity, our worship, and our words. This is where the Paydirt journey starts—discovering that the real win isn’t claiming more stuff, but standing faithfully before the God who owns it all.

The Christian life isn’t just about getting saved and sitting still—it’s about being shaped and then sent. Abraham’s story shows us the playbook: teach with words, lead by example, and shape even in the mess. Just like he prepared Isaac and his other sons to carry the mission forward, we’re called to raise up people of faith and release them into God’s plan. At Church in the Country, that means stepping into “The Family Business”—serving, growing, and carrying Christ into the schools, shops, ballfields, and backroads of our community. Don’t just watch from the stands—get in the game. Saving the lost, shaping the found, and sending them out is how the mission moves forward.

The vision is where we’re headed, but the mission is how we get there—and it’s never a straight shot. In this message, Pastor Jordan shares how walking with God can feel like walking a country mile—long, tiring, and full of obstacles—but every step matters. Abraham’s story reminds us that legacy is built by refusing to coast, while the mission to bring Rebekah home shows that salvation happens when someone is sent, prayers are lifted, and a “yes” changes everything. This week’s message is all about why the mission is worth every mile—and how God’s vision moves forward when we refuse to settle or quit.

God has given us a vision as a church—Connecting Country to Christ. But every vision comes with a cost. Abraham shows us that the road of faith is long, full of waiting, and often tested at the altar of surrender. Isaac was Abraham’s miracle, yet God asked him to lay that very promise down. In the same way, we’re faced with the question: Do we trust our plans more than God’s? Whether it’s our kids, our money, our comfort, or our church, the altar is where we discover if His vision really rules our lives. This message calls us to lay down what we love most, so that God’s greater plan can come alive in us, our families, and our communities.

Abraham’s journey wasn’t just about leaving—it was about staying faithful in the land where God put him, even when it didn’t look like the promise. In week two of The Country Mile, Pastor Jordan shows how Abraham’s faith in the middle of waiting mirrors our own call to love the place we’re planted. From Paul’s witness in Athens to Nathanael’s doubt about Nazareth, we’re reminded that God’s vision for Connecting Country to Christ begins right here. You can’t reach a place you secretly wish you could escape, and you can’t love God fully if you don’t love where He’s put you.

In week one of the new series The Country Mile, Pastor Jordan looks back to our own first mile as a church—meeting under barns, in fair buildings, and even in a tent through rain and heat—and connects it to Abraham’s first mile of faith. Abraham began his journey with a call from God to leave everything he knew and step into the unknown—with no map, no details, and no guarantees. This message reminds us that, just like Abraham, our first mile was built on trust in God alone, and the same God who carried us then will carry us into what’s next.

We’ve all planned a big meal and hoped everyone would show up. Jesus told a story like that—a king who prepared a wedding feast—and it was about way more than food. In this stand‑alone message, Pastor Jordan unpacks why the Lord’s Supper isn’t just a quiet church moment but a rehearsal dinner for the greatest feast still to come: the wedding feast of the Lamb. We’ll see how this simple table points us back to the cross, inward to our own hearts, and forward to the day we’ll sit with Jesus face‑to‑face.

When most folks roll through the checkout line at Walmart, they grab milk and move on—Guy Glimp grabs every soul‑winning moment he can. In this On the Record finale, Pastor Jordan sits down for a live interview with “the Walmart Gospel Guy,” unpacking how one unfiltered believer turns everyday encounters into eternity‑shaping conversations. Ten candid questions blend with Scripture (Romans 8:28, 2 Tim 4:2, Matt 6:33), showing that real boldness is simply overflow from a heart rescued by grace. We’ll wrap the series—then the morning—singing Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe,” inviting everyone to settle the only record that counts when life ends: Is your name in the Lamb’s Book of Life? Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave bold enough to go on the record—even in the checkout line.

Fresh off beach camp, Backroads Students take center stage as Youth Pastor Tim Lancaster and Pastor Jordan tag‑team a look at 1 Samuel 17. Tim sets the tone: God won’t fight instead of us—He fights with us when we show up in faith and “pick up the rock” He’s already placed in our hands. Jordan widens the lens, reminding us that David was only a preview of the greater Shepherd who plunged into the ultimate battle—carrying a cross instead of a sling—to conquer sin and shame for good. Whether you’re a teenager fresh from camp or an adult worn down by life, the invitation is the same: stop running, pick up faith, and follow the Shepherd who still knows your name and fights for you today.

Sugarland’s hit “Something More” captures what many adults feel after the fireworks fade and Monday looms: there’s gotta be more than this. John 4 shows Jesus answering that ache at a dusty well, offering a Samaritan woman “living water” that outlasts routines, burnout, and hidden shame. Pastor Jordan connects the song’s restless hook to our own mid‑life (or quarter‑life) identity crises, exposing the empty wells we keep drawing from—success, busyness, approval—and pointing to the only source that truly satisfies. If you’re tired of just getting by, listen in and discover how one honest encounter with Jesus can turn survival into revival and fill your story with something infinitely more.

On a night set aside to honor America’s heroes—soldiers, first‑responders, linemen, and everyday servants—Pastor Jordan reminds us that earthly records fade, but Heaven keeps a roll that never erases: the Lamb’s Book of Life. From jaw‑dropping Guinness records to the indestructible preservation of Scripture, we trace a single truth—names engraved in God’s book outlast medals, headlines, and even grave markers. Discover why trusting the Lamb, not tallying achievements, is the only sure path to having your name on the one roster that matters when time runs out.

The world says you’re winning when the paycheck, applause, or power stack up—but the scoreboard is rigged. Borrowing Kathy Mattea’s lyric “walking away a winner from a losing game,” Pastor Jordan shows how Jesus and Paul both turned apparent losses into lasting victories. From Jesus’ mic‑drop answer about Caesar’s coin (Matthew 22) to Paul’s reminder that present troubles can’t touch eternal glory (2 Corinthians 4; Philippians 3), the message calls each listener to stop chasing fake wins, walk away from what drains the soul, and trust the Game‑Changer who has already overcome the world. Ready to flip the score? Watch and discover how to leave the world’s losing game and walk away with the only win that counts.

This Father’s Day message flips the script on what strength really looks like. Pastor Jordan begins with Holly Dunn’s bittersweet song “Daddy’s Hands,” then moves to 2 Corinthians 10‑12, where Paul refuses to match the showy “super‑apostles” and instead puts his own weakness on display. From the sting of criticism to the mystery of Paul’s “thorn,” we see that real power isn’t found in hiding our pain—it’s found when we bring it into the light and let Christ’s grace fill the gap. If you’ve ever masked anxiety, addiction, or fear behind a tough exterior, this sermon is for you. Watch and discover why admitting the struggle is the first step to true freedom—for dads, moms, and anyone who’s tired of faking strong.

This two‑part Wrangler Week VBS message packs a one‑two punch. First, Jonathan Lancaster zooms out to the edge of the universe, showing how the God who names every star also crafted each of us on purpose—and planted eternity in our hearts. Then Pastor Jordan brings it home with Matthew 18, reminding adults that the gateway to God’s Kingdom isn’t achievement but childlike humility. From cosmic wonder to honest surrender, the sermon challenges every listener to respond: either COME to Jesus with open‑handed faith or GO for Him with renewed purpose. Watch and rediscover why you were “made for more” and how simple, unashamed trust can launch a lifetime of mission.

Week 2 of On the Record calls believers to put their faith on display. Pastor Jordan unpacks Romans 10, showing how rule‑keeping religion falls short and why true salvation requires boldly declaring, “Jesus is Lord.” Just as the band Alabama proudly sang “Born Country,” followers of Christ must be just as unashamed to say, “I’ve been born again.” Drawing from Moses, Paul, and modern examples like Phil Robertson, this message challenges everyone—city or country—to stop hiding, speak up, and let the gospel shine.