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Episode 3: This is Why Your Faith Feels Stuck

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207610/fan_mail/new] A nation went decades without hearing God’s Word, and when Scripture finally resurfaced, it didn’t entertain people it shattered complacency and sparked revival. That’s the moment we sit with today: King Josiah hearing the Book of the Law for the first time, responding with conviction, and leading a sweeping return to worship. We talk about why modern day miracles are often quieter than we expect. Yes, God can heal and move in physical ways, but we keep seeing the “greater miracle” in front of us: God’s presence changing hearts, bringing people from death to life, and moving believers to respond with real obedience. Josiah’s story also hits anyone who feels disqualified by age, background, or family history. God doesn’t wait for the perfect résumé; He looks for willingness. From rebuilding the neglected temple to tearing down idols, we connect the dots between biblical stewardship, personal discipleship, and church renewal. We also dive into the miracle of the Bible itself: why Scripture is trustworthy, why it convicts, and why consistent Bible reading (not occasional exposure) reshapes habits, anxiety, and spiritual strength. To close, we get practical about a daily devotional life in busy seasons: mornings, commutes, interruptions, parenting chaos, and simple ways to stay unrushed and attentive to God. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. Thanks for listening! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fbcps/] or visit our Website. [https://www.fbcps.org/]

Episode 2: Why God’s Presence Matters Now

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207610/fan_mail/new] What if the temple in 1 Kings isn’t just a relic of faith, but a roadmap for meeting God right now? We open up the story of Solomon’s temple to ask a harder question modern church culture often avoids: are we chasing size and shine while missing the Presence that makes any space holy? From the beauty of gold to the smallness of twenty cubits, we trace how God fills humble places and willing hearts more powerfully than any impressive platform. We talk candidly about drift—how hurry, noise, and constant connectivity numb us to God’s voice. Our emotions become a dashboard: impatience, frustration, and pride can flag a deeper distance. The way back is not complicated but costly: slow down, practice quiet, open Scripture with attention, and come to worship engaged. Along the way, we tackle sports as both analogy and idol. Stadiums feel like temples, games like liturgies, and stats like scriptures—proof that we are wired to worship. Passion isn’t the problem; direction is. When victory sets our joy, our hearts are telling on us. So we ask how to redirect that devotion toward mission, community, and witness. We also reframe blessing. Across Scripture—from Eden to the tabernacle to Jesus and the Spirit to Revelation—the throughline is God dwelling with His people. Gifts are good, but Presence is greater. Seasons of lack can refine our loves, moving us from demanding outcomes to desiring God Himself. That shift changes how we live: from reactive to proactive, from self-protective to sacrificial, from image-driven to missional. As living stones, we’re being built into a spiritual house where God dwells. Our response is dedication—to Christ’s body and bride, to everyday faithfulness, and to being light in a dark room. If you’re hungry for more than noise, if you sense the warning lights of drift, or if you’re ready to trade scale for substance, this conversation will meet you where you are and point you toward the One who is already near. Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and if it speaks to you, subscribe and leave a review—what’s one practice you’ll adopt this week to be present with God? Thanks for listening! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fbcps/] or visit our Website. [https://www.fbcps.org/]

Episode 1: Leaving Sin To Live Better

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207610/fan_mail/new] What if the first step back to joy is admitting where you drifted off mission? We open 2 Samuel 11–12 and get uncomfortably honest about David’s choices, the slow slide from comfort to compromise, and why “no one will know” is the most expensive lie you can buy. This isn’t theory. We map the small steps—remaining where God didn’t call, seeing what we shouldn’t entertain, inquiring when we should flee, covering what we must confess—and we name their modern forms in our phones, calendars, entertainment, and church cultures. Together with Pastor James Wilson and Jenny Highsmith, we get practical and hopeful. You’ll hear real safeguards that reshape desire: daily Scripture that arms the mind, honest accountability that invites visibility, boundaries that protect marriages, and a mission check from Matthew 28 that helps both believers and churches stay focused on making disciples, baptizing, teaching the Word, and living in Jesus’ presence. We also explore the tension around Bathsheba—power, choice, fear of consequences—and how the fear of God reorders every decision. Most of all, we contrast David and Jesus: a good king who fell, and the faithful King who never does. Nathan’s parable reminds us that God aims for conviction, not humiliation. Confession isn’t cheap grace; it’s the door Christ opened with his blood. When we say, “I have sinned against the Lord,” God is faithful and just to forgive and to cleanse. Repentance isn’t perfection; it’s a new direction—falling less, getting up quicker, and becoming interruptible by the Spirit. If you’re tired of hiding, if your church feels like a cruise ship instead of a battleship, or if you’ve mistaken happiness for holiness, this conversation will call you back to freedom and purpose. If this helped you take a step toward the light, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help others find the show. What step of repentance or safeguard are you choosing today? Thanks for listening! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fbcps/] or visit our Website. [https://www.fbcps.org/]

The Whole Story about the Holy Spirit | John 14:12; Genesis 1:2; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Mark 1:10; Matthew 28:19-20; Revelation 22:1-3; Revelation 22:17

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207610/fan_mail/new] The Holy Spirit isn't just a mysterious force or an afterthought in Christian theology—He's been actively working since before creation, empowering believers throughout history, and will continue His work into eternity. This powerful message traces the complete story of the Holy Spirit from Genesis to Revelation, revealing how understanding this divine narrative transforms our own life stories. When we feel formless, empty, or surrounded by darkness, the Holy Spirit—who hovered over the waters at creation—wants to shape us, fill us, and illuminate our path. Throughout the Old Testament, we see glimpses of the Spirit's work as He empowered specific individuals for specific tasks, pointing toward a future where He would indwell every believer. Jesus Himself modeled complete dependence on the Holy Spirit. Despite being fully God, Christ chose to live His ministry through the Spirit's power—casting out demons, performing miracles, and ultimately offering Himself as a sacrifice "through the eternal Spirit." This profound example challenges us to stop living by our limited human spirit and instead surrender to the unlimited Holy Spirit. The New Testament reveals how God has "given the power to the people" through His Spirit, commissioning ordinary believers to make disciples and continue Jesus' mission. This democratization of spiritual power means you don't need special credentials or training to be used by God—you simply need to be filled with His Spirit. Most profoundly, the Spirit's story culminates in eternity, where believers will experience His unhindered presence like a crystal-clear river flowing from God's throne. In heaven, we'll finally be fully fruitful, completely healed, and perfectly worshipful because we'll be perfectly filled with the Spirit. Ready to experience greater things? The Holy Spirit is calling you to align your story with God's story, emptying yourself so you can be filled with Him. Your human spirit isn't enough—you were created for God's Holy Spirit to empower you for a life beyond anything you could accomplish on your own. Thanks for listening! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fbcps/] or visit our Website. [https://www.fbcps.org/]

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit | John 14:12 · Galatians 5:16 · Romans 8:14 · Ephesians 5:18 · 1 Corinthians 12:13

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207610/fan_mail/new] What if the greatest power in the universe wasn't just available to you, but actually lived within you? This transformative message kicks off our "Greater Things" series with a profound exploration of the Holy Spirit—not as some mysterious force or impersonal power, but as the fully divine person of God who indwells every believer. Pastor Chip challenges the common misconception of treating the Holy Spirit as the "third wheel" of the Trinity, revealing instead how God's Spirit empowers supernatural living that goes beyond what we could accomplish on our own. Through a compelling breakdown of four ways to experience the Spirit more deeply, he unpacks a spiritual progression that starts with baptism by the Spirit at salvation and culminates in walking by the Spirit daily. The teaching introduces key Greek terms that illuminate what it means to be Spirit-filled: "peripeteo" (walking throughout life making spiritual progress), "ago" (being guided and directed), and "plerao" (continually being filled to overflow). Using relatable illustrations—from a toddler needing guidance on wilderness hikes to a backyard splash pad that both fills and overflows—he demonstrates why "God inside you is better than God beside you." Most powerfully, this message reframes our understanding of spiritual living. Instead of asking how much of the Spirit we have, perhaps we should ask how much of us the Spirit has. The Holy Spirit functions as our divine GPS, guiding us through life's complexities when no one else has ever lived our unique journey before. Through worship, prayer, community, and Scripture engagement, we position ourselves for continual filling that not only transforms us but overflows to impact others. Ready to experience the "greater things" Jesus promised? Discover how the baptism, filling, leading, and walking of the Spirit can revolutionize your life and empower you for kingdom impact beyond what you've imagined possible. Thanks for listening! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fbcps/] or visit our Website. [https://www.fbcps.org/]