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Godly Grief, Gospel Joy, and the Ministry of Reconciliation | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 34:54 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWhat if the pain you've been avoiding is actually the doorway to healing? Discover how godly grief, honest repentance, and the grace of Jesus can restore what bitterness, pride, and brokenness have damaged. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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When God Opens the Door: Discerning a Call to Missions

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 21:15 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailChrist Methodist Church member Rebecca Tilmon shares how a moment of desperation led her to Christ, and how years of prayer, closed doors, and unexpected confirmations are now leading her to serve on mission in Thailand.Overview:Rebecca grew up in church but truly encountered Jesus during a moment of deep anxiety and desperation in eighth grade.As she began seeking God more seriously, He stirred a calling toward global missions through Scripture, dreams, and the encouragement of the church.Many mission opportunities closed unexpectedly, but each closed door revealed God's timing and preparation in her life.This summer, Rebecca will serve in Bangkok, Thailand, building relationships with college students and sharing the gospel on university campuses.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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You are the Temple of God | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 38:19 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailCan you slowly drift from God without realizing it? In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1, Pastor Paul Lawler explores spiritual compromise, intentional holiness, and what it means to live as the temple of the living God. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Get to Know: Moriah Eckel, Director of Contemporary Worship

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 53:29 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Moriah Eckel shares her journey from growing up in church to stepping into her role as Director of Contemporary Worship at Christ Methodist Church. Through seasons of loss, doubt, and rebuilding, she reflects on how God reshaped her identity, deepened her faith, and clarified her calling. The interview also explores her philosophy of worship and why it begins with God, not us, and how authenticity matters more than production. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Al Hinson Interview (Sunday, May 3, Sermon)

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 40:37 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThis "sermon" explores the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Southeast Asia, particularly children affected by human trafficking, through the work of the Compassionate Hope Foundation. Pastor Paul Lawler emphasizes the church's mission of service both locally and globally, introducing the concept of "glocal." Al Henson, the foundation's director, shares his journey and highlights the dire circumstances children face due to systemic poverty and cultural exploitation. (Tina's song testimony was cut due to copyright issues.)HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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But God: A Story of Jail Ministry and Grace (interview with Ashley B. Collins)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 35:00 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWhat happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected? In this conversation, Ashley B. Collins shares how a simple step of obedience led her into jail ministry, where stories of brokenness, grace, and redemption reveal the transforming power of the gospel and the truth that no one is defined by their past.About Ashley Ashley B. Collins is the daughter of Don and Paula Bourland. She grew up in Christ Methodist Church and at Christ Methodist Day School, and now serves in jail ministry through the Neighborhood Christian Center, where she disciples and walks alongside incarcerated women.Purchase a Copy of ",but God"Ashley's WebsiteAmazonHOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Today is the Day of Salvation | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 33:00 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to receive the grace of God—and still miss its impact? 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 challenges us to stop delaying obedience and start responding to grace today. This sermon explores how grace works in real life, why it often shows up in hardship, and how a guarded heart can keep us from experiencing true transformation. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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We Have a Ministry of Reconciliation | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 37:43 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to truly live as an ambassador for Christ? This message from 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 explores the urgency of the gospel, how being made new in Christ reshapes your identity, compels your life, and sends you with a mission of reconciliation into a broken world.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Glory of Holy Dwelling | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 29:38 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWhat happens after death, and how should that shape your life now? This message explores the hope of a resurrected body, the reality of eternity, and why living to please Christ today carries eternal significance.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Why Does Easter Matter? | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 38:20 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIf the resurrection isn't real, everything falls apart, but if it is, it changes everything. This message explores why the risen Christ reshapes our faith, our hope, and how we live right now.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Put Down Your Palms, Pick up the Cross | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 39:51 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThe crowds shouted “Hosanna,” but they misunderstood who Jesus truly was. This message explores the tension of Palm Sunday, where celebration meets surrender, and challenges us to move beyond fascination with Jesus into a life of true worship marked by sacrifice, humility, and a cross-shaped faith.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Pastor Paul Addresses His Recent GMC Update

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 37:31 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailAfter being nominated for the role of Bishop in the Global Methodist Church, Pastor Paul shares the heart behind his decision to accept the nomination and what it means for Christ Methodist Church in this unfolding season.To learn more about the General Gathering in late summer, go HERE. To learn more about what a bishop is and does in the Global Methodist Church, go HERE (begins on pg. 176). HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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We Are Treasures in Jars of Clay | Josh Landen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 31:19 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWhat if your weakness isn't something to hide, but the very place where God's power is revealed? This sermon by Christ Methodist Church Executive Pastor Rev. Josh Landen explores how suffering, faith, and eternal hope are deeply interconnected in the Christian life.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Radiance of the Gospel | Nathan Cook

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 39:21 Transcription Available


Send a textWhat if the greatest threat to your faith isn't outright evil, but the good things quietly pulling your attention away from Jesus? This sermon presses into spiritual distraction, the power of the gospel, and why only Christ can truly transform a heart.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Fragrance of Christ | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 46:05 Transcription Available


Send a textThe Apostle Paul says every Christian carries a fragrance. Some smell life, yet others smell death. What does that mean, and how does the Spirit remove the veil so we can truly see Christ?HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Integrity in Ministry | Josh Landen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 30:52 Transcription Available


Send a textThis sermon examines the intricate dynamics between the Apostle Paul and the Corinthian church as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:12 to 2:13. The Apostle Paul discusses his sincere intentions and the integrity of his ministry, emphasizing clarity in communication rooted in God's grace. The historical context reveals misunderstandings regarding his travel plans, motivating his decision to withhold visits to spare the church further pain. Paul addresses accusations about his reliability, defending his integrity tied to Christ's promises.As he navigates emotional challenges, Paul highlights the interplay of love and joy within the church, urging forgiveness as crucial for spiritual health. He encourages the Corinthians to reflect on their responses to conflict, advocating for grace over judgment. We're empowered to embody love, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reminding both the Corinthian church and modern congregations of their mission to live out Christ's grace in fostering unity.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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A Case of Mistaken Identity | Dr. David Watson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 32:09 Transcription Available


Send a textDr. Watson, President of Asbury Theological Seminary, guest-teaches on identity, drawing from Romans 8 to emphasize believers' status as children of God and the transformative power of embracing that identity. He discusses the dangers of self-identity shaped by external labels and encourages attendees to see themselves through God's love. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Get to Know: Ava Parks, Interim High School Girls' Director

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 40:21


Send a textAva Parks didn't just “take a job” at Christ Methodist; she came home. In this episode, Ava opens up about growing up at the church, being shaped by JoyLife901, and discovering how God can use creativity, community, and even suffering to form a life of purpose. Along the way, you'll hear about her love for art and music, the slow work of surrender, and the heart behind her desire for students to feel seen, safe, and deeply loved.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Deliverance of Jesus | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 36:48 Transcription Available


Send a textWhat if your desert season isn't punishment, but preparation? Discover how Jesus delivers, transforms, and builds destiny through the very places that feel like defeat.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Comforting the Uncomfortable | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 34:40 Transcription Available


Send us a textWhat if comfort isn't about escaping pain, but about discovering God's presence within it, and being changed forever by what you receive?HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Victorious Prayer in Dark Times | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 37:08 Transcription Available


Send us a textWhen you can't see a way out, and the pressure feels personal, Daniel's quiet habit exposes a louder truth: darkness doesn't get the final word.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Get to Know: Bradley Anderson, Director of Worship

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 58:03


Send us a textBefore you hear Bradley Anderson lead worship, we wanted you to hear his story.In this conversation, we sit down with Christ Methodist's new Director of Worship to talk about the moments that shaped him—from growing up in rural West Virginia, to falling in love with music at a young age, to saying yes to a calling that has taken him across the country and deep into the life of the Church.Along the way, Bradley reflects on why music matters in worship, how art points us to the Creator, and the responsibility that comes with leading others into the presence of God. You'll also hear about handbells (yes, really), baseball loyalties, meaningful mentors, and the quiet ways God confirms His calling at just the right time.This interview isn't about a résumé, but about the heart, faith, and story behind the leadership. Whether you're part of the choir, the congregation, or just getting to know Christ Methodist, this is an invitation to get to know Bradley a little better.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Quiet Voice and the Loud Bell: God Moves at Breakthru '25

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 35:23


Send us a textA New Year's retreat, a theme called “Whisper,” and a moment so loud the whole camp could hear it. This is the kind of story that makes you want to pray for the next generation.Learn more about student ministry. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Nature of God and Prayer | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 33:59 Transcription Available


Send us a textIf you've ever wondered whether God is listening, or why it feels like He's slow to respond, Jesus tells one story that flips the entire question on its head. In this sermon, we learn that persistent prayer isn't about wearing God down; it's about not losing heart in a world that can slowly pollute your spirit.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Shape of God's Call (WND Spring '26)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 49:45


Send us a textIn our WND Spring '26 kick-off night, CMC Missions Pastor Nathan Cook introduces the semester's theme of calling through the life of Moses in Exodus. He presents the MAPS method—Meditate, Memorize, Apply, Pray, and Share—while unveiling a new Bible reading plan for congregants. Weekly explorations of Moses' story aim to deepen understanding of personal calling and facilitate focused discussions.Cook emphasizes that God often chooses those perceived as weak to fulfill His purposes, inviting participants to reflect on their own readiness to respond. The session concludes with a prayer and prompts for small group discussions, fostering spiritual growth and community mission.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Why Praying Scriptural Prayers Matters? | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 46:15 Transcription Available


Send us a textMost prayers stay small and on the defensive, but Scripture invites us into bold, kingdom-advancing prayer shaped by God's heart and will. In this teaching, we learn how God's Word reshapes our prayers.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Gift of the Right Prayer Posture | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 34:30 Transcription Available


Send us a textWhat if the biggest obstacle to your prayer life isn't distraction—but posture? Jesus' parable in Luke (chapter 18, verses 10 through 14) exposes how comparison and self-righteousness hollow out prayer, and why mercy is where real prayer begins.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Faithfulness in Opportunity and Opposition | Josh Landen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 31:33 Transcription Available


Send us a textAs the Apostle Paul closes his letter to the Corinthians, he reminds the church that faith was never meant to be lived alone. This message explores why Christian life requires shared time, shared work, and shared love—and why spiritual growth stalls without community. In a season of endings and fresh starts, it asks a simple but challenging question: Who are you walking with as you follow Christ?HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Promise of Love  (Christmas Eve) | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 24:00


Send us a textThe universe is vast beyond imagination—and Scripture says it's meant to awaken awe. But Christmas declares something even more astonishing: the Creator stepped into creation. This message explores why Jesus speaks honestly about life, loss, and eternity—and why His invitation still matters now.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Promise of Joy | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 43:11 Transcription Available


Send us a textJoy erupts when God draws near. Luke's Advent story reveals how the Holy Spirit brings favor, freedom, and deep soul joy that still transforms lives today.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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How to Start a Quiet Time (and Keep It Going)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 24:58


Send us a textHaving a daily quiet time sounds simple—until you try to actually do it. In this conversation, Discipleship Pastor Grant Caldwell breaks down why Bible reading and prayer can feel so hard to start (and even harder to sustain), and reframes the goal: not perfection, but abiding fellowship with God.Grant offers a practical starting point—Place, Plan, and People—and walks through the 5-Day Bible Reading Plan (Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, or all three) and why its built-in margin makes it sustainable. He also introduces the MAPS method (Meditate & Memorize, Apply, Pray, Share) as a simple way to engage Scripture in a living, relational rhythm.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Promise of Peace

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 38:49 Transcription Available


Send us a textThe Prince of Peace rules not by power but by presence. God's people longed for security, but peace came from the most unlikely place—a child born in Bethlehem who still speaks peace to shaken hearts today.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Promise of Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 19:37 Transcription Available


Send us a textGod's promises pierce the darkness; hope begins with trust in His word. Into a world crushed by fear and deep darkness, God promised a child whose light would break oppression and restore hope forever.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Discovery of an Astounding Future | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 37:01 Transcription Available


Send us a textWhat if death itself is destined to die? The Apostle Paul shows how the resurrection reveals a future so astounding it reshapes everything we do now.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Resurrection and the Hope of the World | Josh Landen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 38:45 Transcription Available


Send us a textIf Christ is not raised, nothing matters. If He is, everything does. Discover why the Apostle Paul says the resurrection is the key to hope, faith, and the future.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ | Grant Caldwell

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 34:16 Transcription Available


Send us a textThe Corinthians had forgotten the most important thing: the gospel. Discover how the death and resurrection of Jesus make sense of everything and renew our lives with grace.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 42:45 Transcription Available


Send us a textLove must lead every spiritual gift. Learn how to walk with Christ by pursuing love, desiring the gifts, and using them to build others up, not yourself.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Higher Way of Love | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 34:16 Transcription Available


Send us a textSpiritual gifts without love are empty. Discover how the supremacy of love defines true spirituality, holiness, and life in Christ.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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God's Design for the Function of His Body | Nathan Cook

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 39:01 Transcription Available


Send us a textIn this message from 1 Corinthians 12:12–31, Missions Pastor Nathan Cook explores what it means to live as one body with many members—each uniquely gifted and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Through personal stories and biblical insight, he calls the church to unity under Christ's headship, urging believers to discover their God-given gifts and align them with the shared mission of making disciples.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Get to Know: Hal Hall, Care Ministry Pastor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 51:37


Send us a textFrom the sidelines of Mississippi State football to the pulpit of Christ Church, Pastor Hal Hall's journey is one of calling, courage, and conviction. In this conversation, Hal reflects on faith that outlasts success and the unexpected ways God redirects our plans. With warmth and humor, he shares stories of family, mentorship, and the deep joy of seeing people awakened to the things of God.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Full Sails – Anchored in the Storm – Trusting God in Financial Uncertainty

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 44:19 Transcription Available


Send us a textWhen money feels tight and anxiety rises, God invites us to anchor our hearts in His promises—and discover peace that outlasts the storm.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Worship as Breath: Katie Heckel's Vision for Retreat at Delight

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 37:03


Send us a textEpisode Description:What happens when a bridge builder returns home to lead worship? Katie Heckel shares her story of calling, courage, and God's delight—just in time for our Women's Retreat.About Katie: Katie Heckel, from Oxford, MS, has spent her life walking alongside others in their journeys of faith. She served for more than a decade in campus ministry before stepping into counseling, where she now creates space for people to experience support, growth, and hope. Along the way, Katie has also led worship, written songs, and helped create RafikiFriends, an organization that partners with an orphanage in Ghana. She loves creativity, time outdoors, and life's simple joys with family, friends, and her dachshund, Annie. She is especially excited to worship alongside the women of this retreat and to rest in the truth of God's delight.About Delight: Women's Retreat: Delight — January 30–31, 2026 Join us at Victory Ranch in Bolivar, TN, for a weekend to slow down, rest, and rediscover the joy of delighting in God's Word. Lifeway author Caroline Saunders will guide us with Scripture-rooted teaching, and Katie Heckel will lead us in worship. Together we'll share in teaching, fellowship, and renewal.Registration is open now! The cost is $175 per person, covering lodging and meals. Payment plans are available, and scholarships can be requested if needed.

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ShipShape: Casting Bread on the Waters: Generosity and Eternal Investment | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 34:56 Transcription Available


Send us a textGenerosity isn't about losing; it's about aligning. In this message, discover how giving becomes worship, deepens faith, and anchors our hearts in eternal investment rather than earthly gain.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Shipshape: Treasure in the Hold – Stewardship of Finances (Rev. Paul)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 29:40 Transcription Available


Send us a textDiscover how biblical stewardship of finances turns giving into worship, multiplying God's grace and producing joyful generosity.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Shipshape: Full Sails – The Stewardship of our Gifts and Talents | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 31:43 Transcription Available


Send us a textIn this message from Shipshape: The Stewardship Series, Pastor Paul Lawler unpacks Jesus' parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14–30. Every believer has been entrusted with God-given gifts, resources, and opportunities—yet the tragedy of wasted potential looms large when we bury rather than steward what we've been given. Discover why saving faith is serving faith, what “Well done, good and faithful servant” really means, and how living with “full sails” positions us for eternal reward.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Role of Spiritual Gifts in the Church | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 41:21 Transcription Available


Send us a textAre spiritual gifts signs of spiritual maturity? Paul's words to the Corinthians reveal a deeper truth: the Spirit's gifts aren't for self-promotion but for glorifying Christ and building up the church.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The Lord's Supper | Rev. Paul Lawler

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 42:47 Transcription Available


Send us a textThe Corinthians turned the Lord's Supper into a selfish banquet—and Paul called them back to its true purpose. What happens when we rediscover communion as a means of grace, unity, and revival?HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Head Coverings and Cultural Relevance | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 42:48 Transcription Available


Send us a textIn a world shaped by cultural preferences, how do believers honor God's design, reflect His glory, and build a church culture where His presence dwells? The Apostle Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 11 challenges us to go deeper.-----HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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The MAPS Method Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 36:39


Send us a textStruggling to read the Bible consistently? You're not alone. In this episode, we introduce the MAPS method. This simple, repeatable framework was designed by David Platt and was designed to help you meditate, apply, pray, and share Scripture each day with confidence. We'll unpack why so many believers feel stuck, explore common dead-end approaches to Bible reading, and show you how the right perspective, community, and plan can transform your time in God's Word.Whether you're brand new to personal Bible study or looking to deepen your spiritual rhythms, this conversation will equip you to approach Scripture without guilt and with renewed joy.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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Wisdom and Christian Liberty (Part C) | Rev. Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 44:24 Transcription Available


Send us a textDiscover the Apostle Paul's call to embrace true Christian liberty by laying down personal rights, avoiding idolatry, and seeking God's glory in all things. Learn how 1 Corinthians 10 challenges us to imitate Christ and love our neighbors for the sake of the gospel.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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"Just Go and Let God Break You”: One Family's Life-Changing Trip to Bidi Bidi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 59:10


Send us a textLatitude crossover episode------What happens when you step out of your comfort zone and say yes to God's calling? In this episode, the Richardson family shares how their trip to Bidi Bidi changed their hearts, deepened their faith, and taught them the true meaning of joy.------In this episode of Latitude, Emily and Kirk Richardson share their family's transformative mission trip to Bidi Bidi, a refugee settlement in Uganda. What began as a senior trip idea for their daughter Emma became a life-changing journey of faith, obedience, and joy. The Richardsons recount stories of worship, connection, and trust—learning from people who have little materially but live with overflowing joy. Through moments of fear, provision, and Holy Spirit-led encounters, they discovered that stepping out of comfort zones allows God to work powerfully in unexpected ways.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

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