Create Church Podcast

Soul Connection | Jake Vayda

This week, we kicked off our new series Created for This by asking an important question: what do you do after freedom? Looking at Exodus 15, we saw that God doesn’t just free us from something—He frees us for something. We explored the first purpose God created us for: Soul Connection. You are a soul created by the Creator, designed to live connected to Him. We were reminded that freedom alone doesn’t satisfy the soul—real healing and rest come through time with God. The invitation is simple: stop wandering and reconnect your soul to the One who created it. Because what your soul is searching for might not be found in more freedom, but in deeper connection with God.

I Got Questions | Jake Vayda

This week, we kicked off our series The Benefit of Doubt by looking at the story of Thomas in John 20. We were reminded that doubt doesn’t have to be a dead end—it can be a doorway to deeper faith.  We saw that doubt is part of being human, that faith can bend without breaking, and that our questions don’t disqualify us from following Jesus. Instead of pushing people away, Jesus meets us right in the middle of our doubts with compassion and truth.  The invitation is simple: don’t hide your questions—bring them to Jesus. Because when you do, what feels like uncertainty can become the beginning of a stronger, more honest faith.

Meet me in Galilee | Jake Vayda

This week, we asked: what happens after Easter? In Matthew 28, the risen Jesus invites His followers into something more: “Meet me in Galilee.” We saw that Galilee is where faith becomes personal—where you encounter Jesus, experience His restoration, and step into purpose. The disciples didn’t have perfect faith; they had both worship and doubt, and Jesus met them there. The invitation is simple: don’t stop at Easter. Take a step. Find your Galilee—because Jesus is still meeting people and changing lives.

A Holy Disruption | Jake Vayda

This week, we celebrated Easter and the truth that Jesus didn’t stay in the grave—He rose. In Mark 16, the women came expecting death, but found the stone already rolled away and heard the words that changed everything: “He has risen.”  We saw that the resurrection isn’t just information—it’s a holy disruption. If Jesus really rose, then nothing stays the same—your past isn’t final, and your story isn’t over. The invitation is simple: what will you do with the risen Jesus? You can doubt it, delay it, or let it change everything. So don’t let this be just another Easter—because if this is real, it changes everything.

Who the Bible Leads us to | Christian Castro

This week, guest speaker Pastor Christian Castro shared a message on Palm Sunday and how easy it is to be around Jesus—and still miss Him. In Mark 11, the crowd celebrated Him, knew the Scriptures, and showed passion, yet didn’t truly understand who He was. We saw that the Bible isn’t just leading us to information, but to a person—Jesus. Not a version we create, but the real King who often challenges our expectations. The invitation is simple: slow down and actually know Him. Because faith isn’t just about knowing about Jesus—it’s about having a real relationship with Him. If that’s where you are, this message is for you.