Cheyenne Hills Podcast

In this episode, we continue through 1 John and take a deeper look at what it means to have fellowship with God. Scripture says that God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. That means His standard is perfection, and every one of us falls short.There is a real gap between who we are and who God is, and no amount of human effort can close it. We unpack the reality of sin, why comparison fails, and how the truth of Jesus and His sacrifice is the only way that gap is bridged and true fellowship with God is restored.

This message from 1 John 1:5–7 explores what it truly means to have fellowship with God. Because God is perfectly holy and without darkness, real relationship with Him requires walking in the light and living in the truth. Through Jesus, our sin is cleansed and true fellowship is made possible.

In this episode, we kick off a new series in 1 John by talking about identity, truth, and the kind of joy only Christ can give. John writes to confront false teaching, but also to anchor believers in what is real, who Jesus truly is, and what it means to abide in Him. This conversation explores why joy is not found in circumstances, success, or self definition, but in a relationship with Jesus, obedience to His Word, and fellowship with His people.

This message launches a new series in 1 John by exploring the difference between temporary happiness and lasting joy. John points believers back to the real Christ, the truth of their identity in Him, and the fellowship that sustains faith. True joy is not found in circumstances, but in abiding in Jesus.

In this episode, we walk through the “Royal Theater” of Palm Sunday and the powerful contrast between two kingdoms. As Jesus enters Jerusalem as a humble King, the crowds cheer, but many misunderstand His mission. From political expectations to spiritual blindness, we explore what it means to truly recognize Jesus for who He is and how easily we can miss Him when He does not meet our expectations.

In this message, we explore the “Royal Theater” of Palm Sunday and the contrast between two kings entering Jerusalem. While Jesus comes as a humble King bringing true peace, many miss Him because they are looking for something else. This sermon challenges us to examine whether we truly recognize Jesus for who He is or if our expectations are blinding us.

In this episode of Family Matters, we explore God's design for a family that lives on mission. From being created in God's image in Genesis 1, to being given a purpose and calling, to building a life on the foundation of obedience in Matthew 7, we unpack what it means for a family to reflect God and actively live out His mission together.

In this message from Family Matters, we explore God's design for families to reflect His image and live on mission. Scripture shows that families were created with purpose, called to represent God, and strengthened when they build their lives on obedience to His Word.

In this episode of Family Matters, we talk about what it means to raise children with purpose and conviction. Scripture calls fathers to train their children, parents to maximize the influence God has given them, and families to follow God's approach to discipline and guidance. From Ephesians 6 to Deuteronomy 6 and the wisdom of Proverbs, we explore how faithful parenting shapes the hearts and direction of the next generation.

In this message from Family Matters, we explore God's design for parenting and the responsibility of shaping the next generation. Scripture shows that faithful parents train their children, maximize their influence, and follow God's approach to loving discipline so that the hearts of their children are guided toward Him.

In this episode we talk about theology and why it matters more than many people realize. Theology is not just an academic pursuit. It is the pursuit of the mind and heart of God as He has revealed Himself in Scripture. From God's promises to Abraham, to His covenant love for Israel, to the practical commands that shape our lives today, this episode explores how what we believe about God ultimately shapes how we live before Him.

This message explores what theology truly is and why it matters. Theology is the pursuit of the mind and heart of God as revealed in Scripture. Through God's promises, His covenant faithfulness, and His commands for daily life, we see that what we believe about God shapes how we live before Him.

In this episode of Family Matters, we tackle a vulnerable question many couples quietly carry. What if we are scared our marriage will not make it? From inviting God into the center of the relationship, to understanding covenant, to embracing God's created order, and resolving small issues before they grow, we unpack biblical foundations that strengthen and stabilize a marriage before it reaches a breaking point.

In this message from Family Matters, we address the fear that a marriage might not survive. Scripture shows that when God is at the center, vows are treated as covenant, His design is embraced, and small issues are resolved quickly, marriages are strengthened to endure.

In this episode of Family Matters, we walk through the story of Ruth and see how circumstances clarify what truly matters. From loss and uncertainty in Ruth 1, to hope in a new family home, to insider guidance and noble character, the story unfolds into one of God's most beautiful redemptive endings. This episode reminds us that God is writing something greater than we can see, even when the beginning feels painful.

In this episode, we walk through the story of Ruth and see how circumstances clarify what truly matters. From loss and uncertainty in Ruth 1, to hope in a new family home, to insider guidance and noble character, the story unfolds into one of God's most beautiful redemptive endings. This episode reminds us that God is writing something greater than we can see, even when the beginning feels painful.

In this message from Family Matters, we examine Joshua 24 and the call for families to make a clear and courageous decision to follow God. A family that worships Him, serves Him, resists compromise, and commits wholeheartedly will stand firm in a culture of divided loyalties.

In this episode of Family Matters, we explore God's ingenious design for families — not as culture defines it, but as Scripture reveals it. From creation in Genesis 2, to the servant-hearted example of Christ in Philippians 2, to the call to mutual submission in Ephesians 5, we unpack how God's design depends on character before position. This episode challenges us to rethink leadership, humility, and what it really means to live out God's design within the family.

In this message from the Family Matters series, Pastor Jon examines God's ingenious design for families and how it depends on servant-hearted humility and mutual submission. Scripture shows that strong families aren't built on control or authority alone, but on Christlike character lived out in everyday relationships.

In this episode of Family Matters, we walk through Joseph's story and the powerful progression we see unfold, consequences that lead to confession, confession that softens hearts, and compassion that makes room for restoration. This episode is about what happens when truth comes out, hearts soften, and God begins to restore what was broken in families.

In this message from the Family Matters series, we trace the journey in Joseph's story from consequences to confession, compassion, and restoration. Genesis shows how God uses truth, time, and grace to heal what sin and secrecy break within families.

What does it actually mean to pursue peace and where does our responsibility end?In this episode, we dig into the tension between peacemaking and personal limits. Scripture calls us to live at peace with others as far as it depends on us, but what does that look like when peace isn't returned?We also explore why it's so easy to spot flaws in others while missing our own blind spots, and what practices actually help us examine ourselves before addressing someone else. This conversation challenges us to slow down, look inward, and pursue peace without ignoring truth, boundaries, or accountability.

In this message, we explored how followers of Jesus respond to offense. Rather than reacting with anger or seeking revenge, Scripture calls us to bless, pursue peace, and examine our own hearts first. Romans 12 reminds us to do our part in peacemaking while trusting God with justice and outcomes beyond our control.

Forgiveness sounds simple, until you actually have to live it out.In this episode, we wrestle with the real questions most people think but rarely say out loud:How do you know when you've actually forgiven someone? Is forgiveness still required if the other person never apologizes or seeks it? And is forgiveness supposed to be instant… or is there a process and timeline to it?We unpack what forgiveness is (and what it isn't), how it impacts our hearts even when reconciliation isn't possible, and why Scripture calls us to something deeper than just “moving on.”

Series: OffenseSpeaker: Jon Simpson1/19/26

Getting offended is unavoidable, but staying offended is a trap. In this episode, we explore how Scripture describes offense as a spiritual stronghold, why it's such a powerful tool of the enemy, and how wisdom, forgiveness, and trust in God lead to freedom rather than retreat.

Offense is unavoidable in a broken world, but Scripture warns that an offended heart becomes harder to reach than a fortified city. This message explores how offense becomes a spiritual trap, why we're tempted to run from it, and how God calls us to respond with wisdom, forgiveness, and trust. Through the stories of Jonah, David, and the wisdom of Proverbs, we're challenged to stop taking the bait and start walking in freedom.

Offense is the bait, unforgiveness is the trap. This episode explores why offense is so powerful and how Jesus calls us to respond.

Series: OffenseSpeaker: Jon Simpson1/6/26

We're great at making plans—but trusting God when He redirects them is a different story. In this episode, we dive into Proverbs 3:5–6 and have an honest conversation about control, trust, and following God when His direction doesn't line up with our expectations. If you've ever struggled to let go of your own plan and trust God with what's next, this conversation is for you.

Series: A Gift Worth GettingSpeaker: Jon Simpson12/21/25

This week on the Companion Podcast, we're unwrapping the gift of rest — not as a reward for finishing everything, but as an act of trust in a sovereign God. From Genesis to Revelation, rest isn't optional or accidental; it's woven into creation, commanded in the Sabbath, modeled by Jesus, and promised for eternity.Evan, Jon, and Kasey talk about why rest feels so difficult, why we often confuse it with comfort or laziness, and how Jesus' invitation to “take My yoke” reframes rest as surrender, not escape. They explore Sabbath as rhythm rather than reward, how rest and running the race coexist, and what practical, grace-filled steps it looks like to actually receive the rest God offers.If slowing down feels irresponsible — or even impossible — this conversation may change the way you see rest altogether.

Series: A Gift Worth GettingSpeaker: Galen Huck12/14/25

This week on the Companion Podcast, we're unwrapping one of the most needed gifts of Christmas — peace. Not the kind you get from a quiet moment, a Hallmark movie, or a candle that smells like pine needles, but the kind Jesus offered His disciples in the middle of a storm. Evan, Pastor Jon, and David talk about real peace: the kind that anchors you when your fears are justified, when the boat is actually filling with water, and when life feels more chaotic than Christmas should allow.They explore how the Holy Spirit forms peace in us, why temporary fixes fall short, how pride keeps us holding the string of our anxieties, and how humility opens us to the peace Jesus gives.If your life feels more like a storm than a snow globe, this episode is for you.

Series: A Gift Worth GettingSpeaker: Jon Simpson12/7/25

In this week's Companion Podcast, Evan, Jon, and David unpack the opening message of our Christmas series, where Galen introduced the idea of “monster gratitude.” From childhood memories of vibrating football games and monster cookies to the spiritual discipline of praise, the team dives into why we open complaints more easily than we open gratitude — and why Scripture treats grumbling far more seriously than we often realize.They explore Galen's “gratitude recipe” and the ingredients that transform our inner life: appreciation, praise, thankfulness, contentment, and worship. Along the way, they discuss why praise disrupts negative spirals, why grumbling reveals our heart posture, and how gratitude helps us see the world the way God intends.Whether you're heading into a busy, noisy Christmas season or just need a reset for your soul, this conversation invites you to unwrap a childlike wonder and discover a life shaped by monster gratitude.

Series: A Gift Worth Getting Speaker: Galen Huck11/30/25

In this Thanksgiving-week episode, the panel unpacks the final message of the Déjà Vu series — “Make a Difference.” The conversation explores why it's so hard to believe that God actually delights in us, especially during seasons of pain. Looking at Zephaniah 3:17, the crew wrestles with the tension between cultural entitlement and the biblical reality that suffering forms us, shapes us, and ultimately reveals God's glory in us.Through stories from Galen's sermon, Joseph's journey, Paul's imprisonment, and even the chaotic moments of parenting toddlers, the group digs into how endurance grows one “stitch” at a time. They discuss discovering your purpose through serving, stepping into uncomfortable callings, and learning what biblical contentment really means. If you've ever wondered how to trust God in hardship or why He calls you into things that feel bigger than you, this episode will speak right into that tension.

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Galen Huck11/23/25

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Jon Simpson11/16/25

What does it really mean to "discover your purpose"? In this episode, we talk about the redemptive power of spiritual gifts, how your passions can point to your purpose, and why your past might hold the clues to your calling. You don't need to be the next Billy Graham to live missionally—you just need to say yes to what God already wired into your story.We also dive into personal mission statements, why they matter, and how the church isn't built on a few visible roles but on a whole body working together. From sin patterns that block us to the lie that “someone else will do it,” we unpack the most common reasons people stay stuck—and how to start living out your mission today.Join us as we talk identity, purpose, and how to live a life that makes an eternal difference.

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Galen Huck11/9/25

Psalm 139 says we are fearfully and wonderfully made, but what exactly did God design when He knit us together in our mother's womb? In this week's podcast, we unpack the deeper truth behind our purpose and identity. We explore how spiritual gifts differ from personality, how sin distorts what God intended, and why justifying brokenness as “how I was made” misses the mark.We also dive into how addiction, hurt, bitterness, and even misuse of tools like Enneagram can subtly become excuses to stay stuck. But there's hope. We can discover our purpose, not by looking inward, but by leaning into God's blueprint and stepping into community and accountability.Join us as we talk about God's design, your calling, and what it means to become who you were truly made to be.

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Rene Minder3/2/25

Not all healing is physical and not all suffering is visible. In this episode, we unpack James 5 and the kind of healing that happens when we bring our weakness into spiritually mature community. We also talk through toxic extremes in the Church, when empathy becomes enabling, and why confession, prayer, and truth-filled relationships still matter.

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Jon Simpson10/26/25

You've left Egypt… but why does life still feel like a battlefield?In this episode, we explore what it means to live in the tension between deliverance and discipleship. Salvation gets us out of bondage, but that's only the beginning. We still have strongholds to break and wilderness seasons to endure.We'll talk about the danger of getting stuck in the in-between—no longer slaves, but not yet free—and why community, vulnerability, and spiritual formation are essential for walking in the freedom Jesus offers. This is Part 1 of our "Find Freedom" series, and we're not pulling any punches.

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Kasey Orr10/19/2025

We often try to break God down into digestible percentages. Part love, part wrath, part justice, part mercy. But, truthfully, God isn't divided at all. In this episode, we explore the danger of reducing God to a pie chart of attributes and instead look at how Scripture presents a God who is fully holy, fully loving, fully just—all at the same time.We'll wrestle with common theological tensions, like how a good God can express anger or judgment, and why understanding His wholeness is essential for forming a resilient faith. This conversation takes us from Cain and Abel's offerings to Eden's exile, through Romans 1 and all the way to the cross—where God's wrath and mercy met in perfect harmony.If you've ever struggled with the idea of “Old Testament God” vs. “New Testament Jesus,” or found yourself asking how love and justice can coexist, this one's for you.Let me know if you want this adapted for Apple Podcasts or your website too!

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Galen Huck10/12/2025

Series: Deja VuSpeaker: Galen Huck10/5/25