Churchosity Podcast
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe’re a Christian married couple giving our perspective on Church culture along with fun, practical, and edifying biblical conversations. This podcast is dedicated to Christians who just want to keep it simple.
Like it says in I Tim. 1:5..."The goal of our instruction is LOVE, from a PURE heart, a GOOD conscience, and a SINCERE faith."
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Revival: "Fingerprints"
March 13, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWhen the Spirit of God moves, what do we do? Continuing our discussion about Revival, we're really driving home the importance of being in action and serving in our local churches. Using our brief review of the movie, "Jesus Revolution," we've got a lot to say about the ripple effects of just simply being obedient and faithful where we're at. Listen as we talk about being Christ's witnesses, discipling the next generation, and realizing the power we have in Christ. Support the Show. Supp...
"Fingerprints"
March 13, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWhen the Spirit of God moves, what do we do? Continuing our discussion about Revival, we're really driving home the importance of being in action and serving in our local churches. Using our brief review of the movie, "Jesus Revolution," we've got a lot to say about the ripple effects of just simply being obedient and faithful where we're at. Listen as we talk about being Christ's witnesses, discipling the next generation, and realizing the power we have in Christ. Support the show Support...
Revival: "There's Nowhere To Park!"
March 06, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWhat is keeping us from being in action when the Spirit of God is moving in our churches? Why are so many of us wishing for ministries to grow, but unwilling or unable to be part of them? We're continuing our conversation about Revival! In this episode, we want to challenge ourselves to stop being afraid and start doing something for the Kingdom. Listen as we discuss the need for more workers, plead for more help in youth and children's ministry, and call out for Christians to be more about...
"There's Nowhere To Park!"
March 06, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWhat is keeping us from being in action when the Spirit of God is moving in our churches? Why are so many of us wishing for ministries to grow, but unwilling or unable to be part of them? We're continuing our conversation about Revival! In this episode, we want to challenge ourselves to stop being afraid and start doing something for the Kingdom. Listen as we discuss the need for more workers, plead for more help in youth and children's ministry, and call out for Christians to be more about...
Revival: "It Only Takes A Spark"
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIt's a riff episode! We're talking about Revival! "Sparked" by the Asbury Revival, we wanted to have an honest and candid conversation about what has taken place on the campus of Asbury College and Theological Seminary. Is that what "Revival" looks like? Is this the "Spark" of something God is doing in America? Listen as we discuss how we can bring the brevity of this massive move of the Holy Spirit in one place to the context of our local churches and communities. We know that we're barel...
"It Only Takes A Spark"
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIt's a riff episode! We're talking about Revival! "Sparked" by the Asbury Revival, we wanted to have an honest and candid conversation about what has taken place on the campus of Asbury College and Theological Seminary. Is that what "Revival" looks like? Is this the "Spark" of something God is doing in America? Listen as we discuss how we can bring the brevity of this massive move of the Holy Spirit in one place to the context of our local churches and communities. We know that we're barel...
"The Holiest Matrimony"
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAre you ready to have some fun digging into the Scriptures? We sure are...and we have a LOT of it on this episode! How far do you think God is willing to go in order to get a message across to us? Is there a consistent theme throughout all of Scripture? In this episode, we do our best to answer these two questions, and we have a few good laughs along the way. Listen as we dive into the middle of the story of Abraham, cover lots of Scripture, and through the use of some provocative typology...
Knowing God's Will: "The Holiest Matrimony"
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAre you ready to have some fun digging into the Scriptures? We sure are...and we have a LOT of it on this episode! How far do you think God is willing to go in order to get a message across to us? Is there a consistent theme throughout all of Scripture? In this episode, we do our best to answer these two questions, and we have a few good laughs along the way. Listen as we dive into the middle of the story of Abraham, cover lots of Scripture, and through the use of some provocative typology...
"Sealing the Deal"
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe're wrapping up our series on Confession & Forgiveness, and we're going out with a real banger here. The time has come to really lay it all on the line about how serious God is about His people forgiving each other. Listen as we discuss Christ's direct involvement in the reconciliation process, how we need to change our perspective about forgiveness, and why those resenting or leaving the church need us to flip the deconstruction culture upside down. We love the people of God so much and...
Confession And Forgiveness: "Sealing the Deal"
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe're wrapping up our series on Confession & Forgiveness, and we're going out with a real banger here. The time has come to really lay it all on the line about how serious God is about His people forgiving each other. Listen as we discuss Christ's direct involvement in the reconciliation process, how we need to change our perspective about forgiveness, and why those resenting or leaving the church need us to flip the deconstruction culture upside down. We love the people of God so much and...
"Jesus, That's 500 Times"
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBForgive and forget. That's what we hear over and over again...it's what we're supposed to do, right? But how many times? How often? What if the person who's offended us never apologizes? What if they never knew they offended us? We try to tackle these thoughts, and many more, in this episode. As we continue our conversation about Confession and Forgiveness, listen as we deep dive into the heart of reconciliation, and talk about some points that probably aren't too popular in church culture....
Confession And Forgiveness: "Jesus, That's 500 Times"
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBForgive and forget. That's what we hear over and over again...it's what we're supposed to do, right? But how many times? How often? What if the person who's offended us never apologizes? What if they never knew they offended us? We try to tackle these thoughts, and many more, in this episode. As we continue our conversation about Confession and Forgiveness, listen as we deep dive into the heart of reconciliation, and talk about some points that probably aren't too popular in church culture....
Confession And Forgiveness: "Better Than Jiminy Cricket"
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWe're continuing our conversation about Confession and Forgiveness, and how they work together. In this second installment, we're asking the question: how important is reconciliation? How much does God make it a priority? I think the answers will astonish us! Listen as we dissect the differences between what our human nature tells us to do, and what God's Word instructs us to do, when it comes to resolving conflict with others. When the Holy Spirit reveals the true condition of our hearts, ...
"Better Than Jiminy Cricket"
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWe're continuing our conversation about Confession and Forgiveness, and how they work together. In this second installment, we're asking the question: how important is reconciliation? How much does God make it a priority? I think the answers will astonish us! Listen as we dissect the differences between what our human nature tells us to do, and what God's Word instructs us to do, when it comes to resolving conflict with others. When the Holy Spirit reveals the true condition of our hearts, ...
Confession And Forgiveness: "The Elephant in the Room"
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBConfession & Forgiveness: How do they work together? We're opening up a serious discussion about an area of the Christian faith that is widely misunderstood and highly overlooked. Although Christ has paid our penalty for sin, and we are saved, Scripture clearly tells us that we still must confess our sins to God...and to each other. In this first episode of the conversation, we're talking about Confession. What is it? Why do we need it? How do we do it? What are the benefits? We think what...
"The Elephant in the Room"
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBConfession & Forgiveness: How do they work together? We're opening up a serious discussion about an area of the Christian faith that is widely misunderstood and highly overlooked. Although Christ has paid our penalty for sin, and we are saved, Scripture clearly tells us that we still must confess our sins to God...and to each other. In this first episode of the conversation, we're talking about Confession. What is it? Why do we need it? How do we do it? What are the benefits? We think what...
"Where the Magic Happens"
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAre you feeling fantastical??? The holidays can be tough for a lot of people. And we're smart enough to realize that it isn't always easy to feel "fantastical" around this time because so many of us are just simply, going through it. We want to give you some assurance that we get it. But we also want to challenge everyone to shift the perspective to what is still good in our lives. In this episode, we're talking about the new year and how we can step outside our comfort zones to try someth...
New Year: "Where the Magic Happens"
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAre you feeling fantastical??? The holidays can be tough for a lot of people. And we're smart enough to realize that it isn't always easy to feel "fantastical" around this time because so many of us are just simply, going through it. We want to give you some assurance that we get it. But we also want to challenge everyone to shift the perspective to what is still good in our lives. In this episode, we're talking about the new year and how we can step outside our comfort zones to try someth...
"I Got Socks for Christmas"
December 05, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBAre you one of those people who anticipates having a blue Christmas? We feel your pain. We are here to commiserate with folks who really don't look forward to the holidays for whatever reasons they may have. In this episode, we're focusing on building community with our families and friends, by learning what it means to be present in the moment. Listen as we discuss how precious it is to sit and experience God's grace, and find the means to be at peace with others. We're talking about some...
Blue Christmas: "I Got Socks for Christmas"
December 05, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBAre you one of those people who anticipates having a blue Christmas? We feel your pain. We are here to commiserate with folks who really don't look forward to the holidays for whatever reasons they may have. In this episode, we're focusing on building community with our families and friends, by learning what it means to be present in the moment. Listen as we discuss how precious it is to sit and experience God's grace, and find the means to be at peace with others. We're talking about some...
Church Hurt Series II: Alone No More (Part 6) - "The Best Slice of Pumpkin Pie"
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWhy is it so crucial to be in community with other Christians? We're wrapping up our series on healing from Spiritual Abuse and Church Hurt, and we have some rather challenging things to say. Listen as we discuss the necessity of returning to fellowship with other believers. In this episode, while trying to keep it light, we're talking about the blessings of coming out of hiding, and the curses of remaining a "Lone Sheep" Christian. We are so grateful you stuck with us through this series,...
Alone No More (Part 6) - "The Best Slice of Pumpkin Pie"
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWhy is it so crucial to be in community with other Christians? We're wrapping up our series on healing from Spiritual Abuse and Church Hurt, and we have some rather challenging things to say. Listen as we discuss the necessity of returning to fellowship with other believers. In this episode, while trying to keep it light, we're talking about the blessings of coming out of hiding, and the curses of remaining a "Lone Sheep" Christian. We are so grateful you stuck with us through this series,...
Alone No More (Part 5) - "Resistance Is Futile"
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBAs we near the end of our series on healing from Church Hurt and Spiritual Abuse, we wanted to discuss how important it is to begin serving again within your local church body. Believe it or not, after you have re-inserted yourself into a new church context, it will seem like you cannot resist the pull of wanting to serve your brothers and sisters in Christ. Listen as we talk rather candidly about how serving in our local churches is not just about what we need to feel safe and part of a fa...
Church Hurt Series II: Alone No More (Part 5) - "Resistance Is Futile"
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBAs we near the end of our series on healing from Church Hurt and Spiritual Abuse, we wanted to discuss how important it is to begin serving again within your local church body. Believe it or not, after you have re-inserted yourself into a new church context, it will seem like you cannot resist the pull of wanting to serve your brothers and sisters in Christ. Listen as we talk rather candidly about how serving in our local churches is not just about what we need to feel safe and part of a fa...
Church Hurt Series II: Alone No More (Part 4) - "We All Live Under Grace"
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBHow important is it for Christians go to church? And not just any church…but a healthy church. In this episode we’re presenting the challenge that we need our local body of believers around us, because we ALL live under grace. As we continue our discussion about healing from Church Hurt & Spiritual Abuse, listen as we tell more of our story, of how God showed up BIG time for us, and used some crazy methods that would assist us with our own healing process. Warning: you may want to bring so...
Alone No More (Part 4) - "We All Live Under Grace"
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBHow important is it for Christians go to church? And not just any church…but a healthy church. In this episode we’re presenting the challenge that we need our local body of believers around us, because we ALL live under grace. As we continue our discussion about healing from Church Hurt & Spiritual Abuse, listen as we tell more of our story, of how God showed up BIG time for us, and used some crazy methods that would assist us with our own healing process. Warning: you may want to bring so...
Alone No More (Part 3) - "The Eternal Perspective"
September 21, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhy is it so important to spend time in the Scriptures? As we continue the conversation about healing from Spiritual Abuse, we want everyone to understand just how important it is to fill our minds with the Word of God. In this episode, we discuss how tough it can be to return to the Bible after it has been used to inflict pain and suffering on us. Listen as we share some of our own reluctancy when going through our situation, as well as just some of our favorite potions of Scripture that ...
Church Hurt Series II: Alone No More (Part 3) - "The Eternal Perspective"
September 21, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhy is it so important to spend time in the Scriptures? As we continue the conversation about healing from Spiritual Abuse, we want everyone to understand just how important it is to fill our minds with the Word of God. In this episode, we discuss how tough it can be to return to the Bible after it has been used to inflict pain and suffering on us. Listen as we share some of our own reluctancy when going through our situation, as well as just some of our favorite potions of Scripture that ...
Alone No More (Part 2) - "What You Permit, You Also Promote"
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe're revealing a little bit more of our story of healing from our Spiritual Abuse on this episode. Through our example, we convey the reality that it can take a long time to realize we might be stopped in our abusive situation because of our hope that it will get better. Sometimes it never will, and that's when God comes through and moves us to action. Listen as we share more details of the steps we took to get away from our abusers, the enormous amount of faith we employed, and how we can...
Church Hurt Series II: Alone No More (Part 2) - "What You Permit, You Also Promote"
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe're revealing a little bit more of our story of healing from our Spiritual Abuse on this episode. Through our example, we convey the reality that it can take a long time to realize we might be stopped in our abusive situation because of our hope that it will get better. Sometimes it never will, and that's when God comes through and moves us to action. Listen as we share more details of the steps we took to get away from our abusers, the enormous amount of faith we employed, and how we can...
Alone No More (Part 1) - "Shake The Dust"
September 05, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThe time has come for us to re-visit the subjects of Spiritual Abuse and Church Hurt. In this episode, we introduce the new series by beginning the conversation about healing and what it could begin to look like. We're taking a trip back to two years ago when we began putting the plan together for action within our abusive situation. Listen as we are transparent about our struggles to move forward, how the Lord had to smack us between the eyes and show us what to do, and just a couple of...
Church Hurt Series II: Alone No More (Part 1) - "Shake The Dust"
September 05, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThe time has come for us to re-visit the subjects of Spiritual Abuse and Church Hurt. In this episode, we introduce the new series by beginning the conversation about healing and what it could begin to look like. We're taking a trip back to two years ago when we began putting the plan together for action within our abusive situation. Listen as we are transparent about our struggles to move forward, how the Lord had to smack us between the eyes and show us what to do, and just a couple of...
Legalism And Fundamentalism: "Haters Gonna Hate"
August 29, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBLegalism. Fundamentalism. Elitism. There is no place for these in the local church. In this episode we tackle a rather sore subject for us regarding Christians who impose their personal convictions upon the Church. Listen as we address a hot take that we came across and how it is an example of what not to do when the Holy Spirit is working on you and your walk with Jesus. Andrea recalls some biblical wisdom she received when she was young, and Heath gets a little fired up about some things...
"Haters Gonna Hate"
August 29, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBLegalism. Fundamentalism. Elitism. There is no place for these in the local church. In this episode we tackle a rather sore subject for us regarding Christians who impose their personal convictions upon the Church. Listen as we address a hot take that we came across and how it is an example of what not to do when the Holy Spirit is working on you and your walk with Jesus. Andrea recalls some biblical wisdom she received when she was young, and Heath gets a little fired up about some things...
Legalism And Fundamentalism: "You Mad, Bro?"
August 22, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWe're back! After a long hiatus, we return for Season 04! There's so much going on around us right now, and it seems like people just can't seem to avoid picking fights with each other. Is this type of conduct becoming of a Christian? Listen as we try to talk some sense into the people of God about how we should be treating one another. From the biblical perspective, listen as we plead with The Church to do everything possible to be at peace with each other. We guarantee this episode will ...
"You Mad, Bro?"
August 22, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWe're back! After a long hiatus, we return for Season 04! There's so much going on around us right now, and it seems like people just can't seem to avoid picking fights with each other. Is this type of conduct becoming of a Christian? Listen as we try to talk some sense into the people of God about how we should be treating one another. From the biblical perspective, listen as we plead with The Church to do everything possible to be at peace with each other. We guarantee this episode will ...
Season 04 Promo
August 13, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBAre you excited for Season 04? We are!!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchositypod Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchositypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchositypod Support the Show. Support us and tell a friend to tell a friend about what we're doing here! Home Page: https://www.churchosity.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchositypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchositypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchositypod/ Twitter: https:...
Knowing God's Will: "Finding God's Will For Our Lives"
June 20, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode we're trying to answer the question that centuries of Christians have wrestled with: "How do I figure out what God's will is for my life?" It's one thing to try and come up with an answer, but it's an entirely different challenge to apply that answer to practical, daily living as a follower of Jesus. With lots of Scriptures to back up their views, laced with a little humor and some low-key preaching, listen as we try to make it easier to know how God wants us to live into ou...
"Finding God's Will For Our Lives"
June 20, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode we're trying to answer the question that centuries of Christians have wrestled with: "How do I figure out what God's will is for my life?" It's one thing to try and come up with an answer, but it's an entirely different challenge to apply that answer to practical, daily living as a follower of Jesus. With lots of Scriptures to back up their views, laced with a little humor and some low-key preaching, listen as we try to make it easier to know how God wants us to live into ou...
Knowing God's Will: "Should You Follow Your Heart?"
June 13, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB"Your opinion is the only one that matters." Have you ever heard this, or some version of it, or maybe even believe or say it yourself? Listen to a brief but in-your-face conversation about whether or not following your heart is a good thing. Heath and Andrea go to the Scriptures to tackle the cultural norm that tells us we should have whatever we want, and everyone should agree with us, simply because we say so. Hear some frank but somewhat comical dialogue, where we discuss just some of t...
"Should You Follow Your Heart?"
June 13, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB"Your opinion is the only one that matters." Have you ever heard this, or some version of it, or maybe even believe or say it yourself? Listen to a brief but in-your-face conversation about whether or not following your heart is a good thing. Heath and Andrea go to the Scriptures to tackle the cultural norm that tells us we should have whatever we want, and everyone should agree with us, simply because we say so. Hear some frank but somewhat comical dialogue, where we discuss just some of t...
"Start In Your Own Backyard"
June 06, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWe are digging a little deeper in this "Faith Journey" conversation and talking about something that both Heath and Andrea are very passionate about: College Ministry. In this episode, listen to both of them share their desire for the young adults in the Church to be served and be thoroughly equipped to serve the body of believers. From their own experiences, perspectives, and goals, Heath and Andrea will make all of us want to come alongside the high school graduates in our churches. Newsf...
Faith Journey: "Start In Your Own Backyard"
June 06, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWe are digging a little deeper in this "Faith Journey" conversation and talking about something that both Heath and Andrea are very passionate about: College Ministry. In this episode, listen to both of them share their desire for the young adults in the Church to be served and be thoroughly equipped to serve the body of believers. From their own experiences, perspectives, and goals, Heath and Andrea will make all of us want to come alongside the high school graduates in our churches. Newsf...
Faith Journey: "This Is Your Life" part 02
May 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIt's the second installment of personal faith journey stories! In this episode, Heath shares his testimony and invites you into his roller coaster ride with Jesus, and shows all of us how God can transform a broken man into an instrument for the Kingdom. Listen as he shares his honest and revealing story in a way that reminds Christians that God is always drawing us to His Son. From his salvation and baptism at fourteen, wrestling with bitterness, and feelings of abandonment, Heath reveals ...
"This Is Your Life" part 02
May 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIt's the second installment of personal faith journey stories! In this episode, Heath shares his testimony and invites you into his roller coaster ride with Jesus, and shows all of us how God can transform a broken man into an instrument for the Kingdom. Listen as he shares his honest and revealing story in a way that reminds Christians that God is always drawing us to His Son. From his salvation and baptism at fourteen, wrestling with bitterness, and feelings of abandonment, Heath reveals ...
"This Is Your Life" part 01
May 23, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWe are very excited to bring you both of our personal stories of our faith journeys. In this first episode, Andrea shares her testimony and welcomes you into her real life ups and downs as she discovered the providence of God and the realness of Jesus. Listen as she tells her story in an honest and relatable way that challenges all of us to never doubt the faithfulness of Christ. From her upbringing, personal tragedies, and a season of rebellion, Andrea reveals how Jesus never stopped being...
Faith Journey: "This Is Your Life" part 01
May 23, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWe are very excited to bring you both of our personal stories of our faith journeys. In this first episode, Andrea shares her testimony and welcomes you into her real life ups and downs as she discovered the providence of God and the realness of Jesus. Listen as she tells her story in an honest and relatable way that challenges all of us to never doubt the faithfulness of Christ. From her upbringing, personal tragedies, and a season of rebellion, Andrea reveals how Jesus never stopped being...
Systemic Racism And White Privilege: "God Is Working On us"
May 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWe're digging really deep in Part 3 of our conversation about systemic racism and white privilege. On this episode we take a long look at what we think is the biblical perspective on this conversation. As we complete this series, we want everyone in the Church to begin weighing our opinions, perspectives, and worldviews against how God's Word tells us to live and serve one another. Listen as we drive home the point of doing nothing from selfishness, and many of you will be pleasantly surpr...
"God Is Working On us"
May 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWe're digging really deep in Part 3 of our conversation about systemic racism and white privilege. On this episode we take a long look at what we think is the biblical perspective on this conversation. As we complete this series, we want everyone in the Church to begin weighing our opinions, perspectives, and worldviews against how God's Word tells us to live and serve one another. Listen as we drive home the point of doing nothing from selfishness, and many of you will be pleasantly surpr...
"Do You See What I See?"
May 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWe're digging a little deeper in Part 2 of our conversation about systemic racism and white privilege. In this episode, we want everyone to take a hard look in the mirror at ourselves. We'll talk about how we think the Church could be leading the charge of cultural reform and confront a handful of areas where evangelical Christianity has contributed to the polarization on these issues. Listen as Heath and Andrea discuss examples of systemic racism and white privilege, expose a few ways Amer...