Church In The Wild Covington

Join us as we discuss God's intention for us to rest and how that spiritual practice brings us closer to them.

Today we discuss dancing on tables as a spiritual practice, the impact of having fun in our faith, and God's heart for us to enjoy this life.

Any music becomes a spiritual practice when it exalts God, expresses our hearts, or encourages our spirits.

Hear how encountering nature directs our focus to God in a world built to pull our focus.

Listen as we discuss the transformative practice of authentic gratitude

Together we discover the importance of understanding our identity and discuss God's relationship to our identity, and how these things turn embracing our identity into a spiritual practice.

This Palm Sunday lead pastor Abbey Smith talks about the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and staying connected to the broader work of Jesus when we feel let down in our personal expectation. Next regular services April 11 + April 25 Special Easter service April 4th https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Abbey sits down with Faith to talk about what shifts when we step outside the religious protocols we were raised with, and how we can approach Jesus authentically as we are now. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week we close out our series on Meaningful Meals in Luke 19. Join us as we talk about Zaccheus and what we can learn from his wild, undignified pursuit of Jesus. Next service dates March 14 and 28. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Today we talk about Luke 14 where Jesus again eats with the Pharisees as they try to trick him. Instead he subverts their expectations and shows us that the kingdom of heaven is open to any who would pose to accept the invitation. Next service dates February 128 and March 14. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Join us in Luke 11 as we seek to understand Jesus and the Pharisees and the uncomfortable meal they shared. (Luke 11:37-42) Next service dates February 14 and February 28 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week we talk about the role food plays in Jesus' ministry and what lessons we can take from those important meals. We begin with Jesus in Mary and Martha’s home in Luke 10. Next service dates January 31 and February 14 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week we talk about the one year anniversary of Church In the Wild, the new year and shame free resolutions . (John 21:15-19) Next services are January 17th and 31st. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Advent is the season of anticipation, of turning our focus to the glory of Christ’s birth. Join us as we talk about building that kind of wonder and waiting into our own Christmas season. Next services December 6 + December 20 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Join Abbey as she talks about what it really means that God is in control, and why it matters that we understand that well. Next services November 22 and Dec 6 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week lead pastor abbey Smith talks about the popular worship song Oceans and the story of Peter that it’s based on. Next services are November 8 + November 22 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This weekend we explore some lyrics to the popular song “King of my Heart” and talk about what it means to be let down by God and the promises he will never fail to uphold. Next services October 25 and November 8th https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week we spend some time examining the song Reckless Love and what it truly means to love others with the overwhelming, never ending love of God. Next services October 11, October 25 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

In a world of chaos and busyness how do you maintain spiritual balance? Listen lead pastor abbey Smith talks about what elements of spiritual balance we can incorporate into our lives right where we are. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week lead pastor Abbey Smith talks about being awake to the presence of God in every moment as an act of prayer. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Worship pastor Blake Kennedy shares on living in step with Jesus’ first miracle and building our lives around being a people behind the scenes, serving with Jesu and witnessing his blessings. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week we’re talking about fruits of the spirit, the purpose fruit serves, and opening ourselves up to the work of the Holy Spirit. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

We continue studying Galatians with a look into Galatians 3 and the importance of speaking up to keep the gospel open to all. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Lead pastor Abbey Smith shares out of Galatians 1 and talks about how we choose who to give authority and influence over us. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Lead pastor Abbey Smith teaches in what it actually means to be in the world and not of the world and why our presence in this world is vital. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Abbey Smith teaches on the functions of prayer, the importance of a consistent prayer habit, and the ways prayer opens us up to a deeper connection with God. https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Blake and Abbey talk about what it means to have compassion for those around us, for ourselves, and for our community at large. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This weekend lead pastor Abbey Smith talks about the first church and the biblical ethic of compassion. Join us as we discover what compassion truly means and how it draws people to the heart of God. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Join us as lead pastor Abbey Smith talks with Heather Riddick about the journey of community and belonging. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This weekend we begin talking about the first church by diving into God’s vision of biblical community for us. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Abbey Smith is joined by Stefanie Brickey to talk about discovering wonder in every day life and the ways adulting can make that hard. Book reference: “An Altar In the World” by Barbara Brown Taylor churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Lead pastor abbey smith shares an Easter message with us on the transformational power of the resurrection. churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

Abbey Smith is joined by Cheri Milton, a licensed family and marriage counselor, former grief worker, and pastor, to discuss grief and faith and the relationship they hold. For more resources on process your grief reach out to us at churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Abbey Smith shares from John 16 about grief, purpose, and joy. churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Abbey Smith and Michelle Schaefer, a licensed mental health counselor, discuss fear shaming, God’s design for emotional processing, and feeling your feels as a spiritual practice. Michelle references the book Boundaries For Your Soul; How to turn your overwhelming thoughts and feelings into your greatest allies. More Resources: Tara Branch on the R.A.I.N. Technique https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/ Dr. Henry Cloud “Being Psychologically Healthy During Times of Crisis” https://pca.st/episode/ffc20daf-d510-4076-b6bd-d0769c898bef churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

The world has gone a little bit wonky and fear seems to be in the drivers seat for everyone. Lead pastor Abbey Smith takes us through what God’s response to our fear is, the model of moving through fear that Christ sets for us, and issues us a challenge on how we can take some steps toward peace this week. churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

This week lead pastor Abbey Smith talks about what it means to sacrifice for Lent, how getting vulnerable can create a spiritual hunger in us, and how an intentional prayer life feeds that hunger. churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

This week Blake and Aaron talk about what it means to live a blessed life. They discuss ways we’ve misused the term blessed and how our understanding of what it means to be blessed can impact others views of God. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

This week lead pastor Abbey Smith talks about the single English word we have for love and why it’s not enough to convey how God feels and acts towards us, or how he calls us to feel and act toward others. churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

The In Between: It’s Okay To Talk About It Abbey and Blake talk about the relationship between the church and mental health and share some insights on what it can feel like from either side. churchinthewild.cov@gmail.com https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

We can all fall into the trap of making our faith performative instead of transformative. This week Abbey Smith talks about what it means to sacrifice for a life of more than just checking boxes. Listen as we talk about God’s vision of justice and mercy in this world, and his heart for humility and wisdom in us. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

The In Between are episodes where we sit down and talk about the previous weeks message, share our stories, and go a little deeper. This week the lead pastor, Abbey Smith, has out of town guest Diana Miller on to talk about what it means to fight for our worth and pursuing Jesus. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

We don’t always have the best understanding of what it meant for Jesus to invite the disciples to follow him. This week we talk about the miracle of that invitation and how it’s different than what we might have thought, and what we need to lay down to accept that invitation. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

Welcome to The In Between! The In Between are episodes where we have sit down chats to discuss the things we've been reflecting on from the previous week's message, and it gives you something to listen to in between the sermon episodes. Get it...Eh? This week Abbey and Blake sit down to talk about the importance of setting intentions. They ask how can we own what we want church to be, and how do we push forward in what we need. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/

We have launched! Out first service was Sunday January 5th and we are so glad to finally be doing this thing. Join us as we hear from Lead Pastor, Abbey Smith, as she shares about how nothing can separate us from God, but that the inability to be honest in the church tries its hardest to do just that. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad https://adamrostad.bandcamp.com/