Second Baptist Lubbock Podcast

Is It Time? | Rev. Carrie Veal

In this sermon from Acts 1:6-14, Rev. Carrie Veal explores the disciples’ question to Jesus: “Lord, is it time?” As the church stands between resurrection and Pentecost, Jesus redirects the disciples away from fear, certainty, and control — and toward the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. This message reflects on nostalgia, anxiety, division, compassion, and the kind of community the Spirit is still forming today. Rather than escaping the world, followers of Jesus are invited to engage it with courage, connection, and hope. Recorded at Second Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas. 📖 Scripture: Acts 1:6-14  🎙 Preached May 17, 2026  📍 Second Baptist Church 🌐 secondb.org

The Shape of Love | Rev. Carrie Veal

In this episode, Rev. Carrie Veal reflects on John 14:15–21 and Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit as Advocate — the one who comes alongside us in love, courage, and compassion. As fear, division, and transactional living continue shaping the world around us, this sermon asks an important question: What would it look like to become a community truly shaped by love? Through reflections on belonging, forgiveness, vulnerability, nonviolence, and the work of the Spirit, this message invites listeners into a deeper and more authentic way of following Jesus. Recorded at Second Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas. 📖 John 14:15-21 #CarrieVeal #TheShapeOfLove #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #John14 #ProgressiveChristianity #HolySpirit 📍 Second Baptist Church | Lubbock, TX  🌐 secondb.org

Where Are We On The Journey? | Rev. Josh McDonald

Where are you on your journey? In this message, Rev. Josh McDonald explores the life of Moses—from the burning bush to the edge of the Promised Land—and what it teaches us about calling, trust, and transformation. Even when Moses didn’t reach the destination he expected, God was still at work—revealing a deeper truth: our journey isn’t just about where we end up, but who we are becoming. Through powerful storytelling and honest reflection, this sermon invites you to: * Trust God’s presence in uncertainty  * Stay faithful in difficult seasons  * Embrace transformation over control  📖 Exodus 3:1–10 | Deuteronomy 34:1–5 This is a message for anyone navigating doubt, calling, or the tension between expectation and reality. #faithjourney #christianpodcast #moses #spiritualgrowth 📍 Second Baptist Church | Lubbock, TX  🌐 secondb.org

The Economy of Belonging (Acts 2:42–47) – Rev. Carrie Veal

What if the thing we’re all searching for isn’t success, recognition, or even purpose—but belonging? In this episode, Rev. Carrie Veal reflects on Acts 2:42–47 and the early church’s vision of a shared life—where no one had to compete for worth, and everyone had a place at the table. Through honest storytelling and thoughtful insight, this message explores the difference between being visible and being known—and what it means to build a community where people truly belong. This is a sermon for anyone who has ever felt: * unseen in a crowded room  * unsure where they fit  * hesitant to risk connection again  And it’s an invitation to imagine something better. 📍 Second Baptist Church | Lubbock, TX  🌐 secondb.org

The Kintsugi of Hope: When Faith Feels Broken (Luke 24:13–27)

What happens when the life you hoped for… doesn’t happen? In this episode, Rev. Carrie Veal explores the story of two disciples walking the road to Emmaus—processing grief, confusion, and shattered expectations just days after the crucifixion. Their words echo something deeply human: “We had hoped…” Through the lens of kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, this sermon reframes faith—not as something that avoids brokenness, but something transformed through it. This is a conversation for anyone: * navigating disappointment  * holding questions about faith  * or learning how to carry hope differently  Because maybe hope isn’t gone…  Maybe it’s just being remade. 📍 Second Baptist Church | Lubbock, TX  🌐 secondb.org