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The Bench

Podcast by Mercy Church

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The Bench is a weekly video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.

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episode Fighting for Your Church Family ft. Pastor Brett Bouldin | The Bench artwork

Fighting for Your Church Family ft. Pastor Brett Bouldin | The Bench

Listen in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Brett Bouldin, Student Pastor and Elder at Mercy Church, discuss what it means to be an active participant in the local church. Referencing three categories from Pastor Brett's recent sermon, they discuss what it means to be a barrier, bystander, or builder of the church.Missed Sunday's sermon on fighting for the church family? Check it outWebsite: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermonsSpotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696The Bench is a weekly video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.comFollow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/

18 Jun 2025 - 30 min
episode A Conversation with Pastor Allan of Mercy Nairobi | The Bench artwork

A Conversation with Pastor Allan of Mercy Nairobi | The Bench

Join Pastor Spence in Nairobi, Kenya, as he talks with Pastor Allan about Sunday's sermon, what it means to be people who show mercy to others, and how Mercy Nairobi, Mercy Church's first-ever church plant, is doing as they approach their second anniversary! Missed Sunday's sermon? Check it out Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696 The Bench is a video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation. Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/ Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/

9 Jun 2025 - 30 min
episode Fighting for Your Kids ft. Mandy Foster | The Bench artwork

Fighting for Your Kids ft. Mandy Foster | The Bench

Listen in as Pastor Spence and guest, Mandy Foster, Mercy Church's Director of Operations, discuss the challenges facing Christian parents right now, parameters on technology in the home, the purpose of parenting, how to deal with defiant attitudes, and Fosterisms - sayings in The Foster household that help parents and children flourish! Missed Sunday's sermon on parenting? Check it out Website: ⁠http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons⁠ [https://mercycharlotte.com/sermon_series/] Spotify: ⁠http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5D3PkQdpvidQukNkodtpon?si=4c5a8861a1d94392] Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-podcast/id1061568696] Learn more about Mercy Church ⁠http://mercycharlotte.com⁠ [https://mercycharlotte.com/] Follow on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/] Like on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/mercyCLT] Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com and come join us in person!

23 May 2025 - 48 min
episode Fighting for Your Marriage ft. Courtney Shelton | The Bench artwork

Fighting for Your Marriage ft. Courtney Shelton | The Bench

Join Pastor Spence and his wife, Courtney, for an honest conversation on what it means to strive for a godly marriage, their personal conflict styles and how they manage conflict in the home, the importance of friends who can support your marriage, how to prioritize your spouse, and tips for a healthy marriage! Missed Sunday's sermon on marriage? Check it out Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons [https://mercycharlotte.com/sermon_series/] Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5D3PkQdpvidQukNkodtpon?si=4c5a8861a1d94392] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-podcast/id1061568696] Learn more about Mercy Church http://mercycharlotte.com [https://mercycharlotte.com/] Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/ [https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/] Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/ [https://www.facebook.com/mercyCLT] Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com and come join us in person!

17 May 2025 - 35 min
episode Fighting for Your Friends ft. Pastor Scott Urbanek artwork

Fighting for Your Friends ft. Pastor Scott Urbanek

Pastors Spence and Scott discuss the value of having godly friends, how to tell if someone is really a friend, what makes their own friendship work, how to have hard conversations with your friends on both sides, and more! Missed Sunday's sermon on friendship? Check it out Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696 Learn more about Mercy Church http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/ Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/ Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com and come join us in person!

6 May 2025 - 39 min
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