Beartown Road Alliance Church Podcast

In keeping with the Acts series, this week we will be reading about Paul evangelizing Lydia and the birth of the church in Philippi. In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul calls us to think about whatever is pure. One of the biggest threats to make our minds impure is digital entertainment. Brad Huddleston joins us to provide a warning of the dangers of digital addiction.

Lotion heals the body from cracks and chaps. In the same way, devotion provides care for the body of Christ. Pastor Dave unpacks this system of care that the church provided for this fledgling community of 3,000 baptized and spirit-filled believers.

God wants to pour out His Spirit on all people.  The question for us is, “Do we have enough room for Him?”  Pastor Dave unpacks the revival that took place during the Spirit's pouring out at Pentecost. 

On Pentecost something epoch happened! The Spirit baptized every believer and, literally, fired them up! They then hit the streets and declared the wonders of God...and they received mixed results. Pastor Dave inspires us to declare the wonders of God while leaving the results to God.

Are you happy with your clothes or do they feel old? Every morning, we have the opportunity to put on new and powerful clothes, given from on high. How cool is that? Pastor Dave unpacks the privilege of putting on new clothes every morning.

Though Mary Magdalene had many turning points in her walk with God, Jesus' resurrection was not one of them. Her turning point occurred when Jesus called her by name. Pastor Dave unpacks the story of Mary Magdalene and how Jesus is still calling people to turn to Him.

Most of us are serving some kind of tyrant. Perhaps it is a boss or an addiction or even the approval of man. We want to be free but we remain enslaved. Jesus came to end tyranny and give us life. Pastor Dave explains.

Jesus was invited to the home of a Pharisee for a meal. And Jesus forgot to wash His hands. Or, perhaps it was done intentionally to make a point. Pastor Dave unpacks Jesus' point to the Pharisees.

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We know that Jesus' mission was to make disciples. How, exactly, did He do this? What was His strategy? Let's walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark to discover this together.

Jesus and His disciples made their way towards Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. Most of them were on a mission to see Jesus get crowned. However, Jesus had something completely different in mind. pastor Dave unpacks Jesus' slow journey to Jerusalem.

The final statement written by Matthew was Jesus' great commission. This was their mandate and mission. Jesus wanted them to begin their day with the end in mind at all times. Pastor Dave unpacks perhaps the most important statement Jesus ever made.

The Apostle Paul won the holiness trophy every year. He was top dog. No one was more holy than he. However, he considered it trash compared to this one thing. Pastor Dave explains in part 1 of “50 Days With Jesus.”

We all find ourselves in different seasons of life. But how do we navigate the unknowns of new seasons, and what do we do when things aren't going the way we planned? Pastor Isaac explores Luke 12 as we address this question!

Sometimes while we wait the future is unknown. What are we to do during these times? Pastor Isaac explores the life of the apostle Paul while looking at Philippians chapter 4 to see how God works in our lives even while we wait.

It often feels good to escape into something entertaining such as a movie or sports. There is nothing wrong with this. However, it doesn't usually restore us, it simply distracts us. Pastor Dave unpacks this third habit that has the potential to give us a mind at rest rather than a mind distracted.

King Hezekiah had the strength to deal with adversity, but he did not have the strength to handle prosperity. Instead of thanking God for his blessings, he showed them off. Pastor Dave unpacks the importance of thanksgiving and humility in part 2 of "A Mind At Rest".

A fear of the unknown and an illusion of control can create an unhealthy habit of worry. What can be done about it? When worry knocks, how do we block it? Pastor Dave unpacks King Hezekiah's response to worry and how we, too, can keep worry at bay.

It feels great when your hard work pays off and you receive a trophy. However, problems arise when the trophy owns you. The biblical term for this is idolatry. Pastor Dave explains how prayer and fasting helps us to weaken the grip of idolatry.

Have you been banging your head against the wall over something that has you puzzled, frustrated, or stuck? If so, God might have you exactly where He wants you. Pastor Dave explains.

What areas of your life do you hope to change in 2025? Where do you need to see a breakthrough? Well, God promises that He will give you a breakthrough when you pursue it His way. Today, Pastor Isaac explores Matthew 6 to understand what Jesus says about prayer and fasting.

When the shepherds witnessed the Christ child, they couldn't help but spread the news. As Jesus followers, we are called to do the same. Jon O'Neil unpacks the story of the shepherds and their motivation to "Go tell it on the mountains".

Merry Christmas to you and your family. May this message be an encouragement to you this season! beartownroad.org youtube.com/@beartownroad facebook.com/beartownroad.org

Anna was an old lady, who never left the Temple courts while praying and fasting. Then she saw Jesus. Great joy overflowed in her heart, she gave thanks to God, and told others. Pastor Dave unpacks the story of this unsung hero.

Simeon waited for years to see the consolation of Israel. When he finally held baby Jesus, he experienced the joy of Christmas. Pastor Dave unpacks the joy that can be found in Christ.

When Mary received word that she was pregnant, her relatively peaceful life became full of anxiety. So, she traveled 90 miles to see her relative Elizabeth. During this 3 month stay, she received strength and encouragement. Pastor Dave unpacks Elizabeth and Mary's relationship.

Zechariah lived with the burden of not being able to bear children. And yet he continued to serve God with integrity and righteousness. Pastor Dave sings the praises of this unsung hero, Zechariah, who prepared the way for the advent of our Messiah.

Few things bind us and prevent us from accomplishing God's will like debt does. It creates fear and true bondage. God's Word speaks to this. Pastor Isaac opens the book of 2 Kings to explain. beartownroad.org YouTube.com/@beartownroad Facebook.com/beartownroad.org

Most of us are good at upgrading our earthly possessions. Our technology, retirement, and our homes. Jesus inspired us to focus on upgrading our eternity. Pastor Dave explains.

When the rich young man asked Jesus how to get eternal life, Jesus responded with a hard saying that led tot his man walking away. Why didn't Jesus tell him to simply pray a prayer of salvation? Pastor Dave explains.

The sort of life that Jesus described for His followers is different than anything that would ever come naturally. He says, "The first shall be last!" What does that mean, and why? Pastor Isaac looks at Matthew 20 and Philippians 2 to explain.

Jesus did all kinds of works on the Sabbath. This is one of the main reasons the Pharisees wanted him dead. Why didn't Jesus simply do his miracles and grain-picking on a different day? Why did he decide to "die on that hill"? Pastor Dave explains.

Got any mountains in your life? Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Does this include mountains that refuse to move? Pastor Dave unpacks this hard saying of Jesus.

Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? You might be surprised to learn who Jesus pointed to. Pastor Dave explains how to become great.

When Jesus said "Eat my flesh and drink my blood," many people walked away. Since Jesus wasn't advocating cannibalism, why didn't he explain himself to the crowds? Pastor Dave explains why Jesus so often chose not to explain himself to the crowds.

Jesus said that we will be held accountable for every careless word we speak. Most of us bank on the fact that we will be forgiven for every careless word. Did Jesus really mean this, and, if so, what did he mean? Pastor Dave explains.

Most of us try to avoid our enemies. Jesus taught us to love our enemies. This seems like and overwhelming task! But what if Jesus really meant it? Pastor Dave unpacks these extraordinary words of Jesus.

Many of us have been taught to make our families our number one priority. However, Jesus never taught that. Instead, he advocated for a much different set of priorities. Pastor Dave explains in the first part of our new series, "Hard Sayings of Jesus".

Everyone needs a friend with whom they can share their last 2%. To quote Jennie Allen, "when you say that last 2% out loud, it loses its power." Pastor Dave talks about the importance of having one or two close friends and how your church family can help you find them.

Anger comes from a feeling that someone has taken something from us. Anger says, "you owe me". How do we guard our hearts from anger? Jon Schuerholz explains.

This emotion often disguises itself as thrifty or careful. However, if left undetected, it can steal your peace and take the joy out of life. Pastor Dave explains how to uproot greed from our hearts.

When our neighbor gets a promotion or a new car, envy can easily seep into our hearts. However, there is a way to guard our hearts from its bone-rotting effects. Jon O'Neil explains.

Guilt always depletes our hearts. There is a solution, but most people avoid it. Pastor Dave explains how to guard our hearts from guilt.

Our hearts are sick. But rather than monitoring our hearts, we tend to monitor our behaviors. This might work short-term, but it doesn't address the root cause. Pastor Dave introduces this new series and explains the importance of getting a heart check.

Elijah, Jonah, Jesus' disciples, and Paul all found themselves in HOREB-L predicaments. As they struggled in the darkness, they all did the same thing to find strength. Pastor Dave explains how we, too, can find strength in our HOREB-L predicaments.

Saying yes to God will sometimes get you immediate rewards, and sometimes it will get you immediate struggles. However, saying yes to God will always get you a "better resurrection". Pastor Dave explains in this final part of our series "By Faith: Saying Yes to God Even When It's Scary".

One thing is for sure: sometimes God picks unlikely people to do extraordinary things. This is especially true of the life of Samson. Pastor Isaac explores his incredible life and shows how he is truly a hero of the faith.

Pastor Dave preaches from Washington, D.C., and addresses the question, “How Should Christians engage in American politics?”

We like our heroes to be strong, bold, and godly! But these are rarely the people God uses, especially as we look at this next hero of Hebrews 11 - Rahab! Today, Pastor Isaac will explore the life of this ancient Canaanite woman and explain why, no matter what, we can have peace with God.

There are more verses about Abraham than anyone else in Hebrews' Hall of Faith. However, when we examine Abraham's faith, he barely makes the honor roll. Pastor Dave unpacks Abraham's roller-coaster faith and how it should inspire us in our stumbling after God.

Noah was asked to build an ark. It didn't make sense. Noah did it anyway. Pastor Dave unpacks Noah's faith, who inspires us to say yes to God even when it doesn't make sense.