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Jason Hardin and Roger Shouse discuss life the way it was meant to be and what everyday discipleship looks like, using God’s incredible word to provide fuel for your spiritual journey. For more information and a wealth of resources, visit CharlestownRoad.org.

Jason Hardin & Roger Shouse

New Albany, Indiana


    • Oct 2, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 966 EPISODES

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    The Heaven Bound podcast is an incredible addition to the world of spiritual podcasts. With its authentic hosts, deep scriptural content, and uplifting messages, it is a home run for anyone seeking to strengthen their faith and grow closer to God. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from direction and intention in life to timely discussions on racism. Each episode is filled with practical insights that can be applied to daily life, making it a must-listen for those looking for guidance and encouragement.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the knowledge and expertise that hosts Roger and Jason bring to each episode. It is evident that they are well-studied in scripture and have a genuine desire to glorify God through their discussions. Their passion for helping others deepen their relationship with Christ shines through every episode, making it engaging and relatable.

    Another great aspect of The Heaven Bound podcast is its inspiring cadence. The hosts have a natural ability to deliver their messages in a way that captivates the listener, keeping them engaged from start to finish. Whether it's sharing personal stories or diving into biblical teachings, Roger and Jason have a way of connecting with their audience that leaves a lasting impact.

    While it's difficult to find any flaws in such an impactful podcast, one possible downside could be the limited frequency of episodes. Currently released on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, some listeners may crave more frequent content. However, this can also be seen as an advantage as it allows for time to digest each episode fully and apply the teachings before moving on to the next one.

    In conclusion, The Heaven Bound podcast is a remarkable resource for anyone seeking spiritual growth and inspiration. With its encouraging messages, insightful discussions, and dedication to bringing glory to God, it has quickly become a go-to for many listeners. Roger and Jason's commitment to providing practical insights from scripture makes this podcast invaluable in strengthening one's daily walk with Christ. I highly recommend making it a part of your weekly routine to keep your eyes on Jesus and deepen your journey of faith.



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    Harvest Time (1): You Reap What You Sow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2026 25:57


    Carson and Jason kick-off a 5-part Fridays in October series called “Harvest Time.” Lessons abound in Scripture using this familiar phenomenon that we see all around us this time of year. In this first episode, a basic principle: you reap what you sow.

    “More To Be Desired Are They Than Gold”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 31:00


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday’s scheduled Bible reading, Psalm 19, especially verses 7-11. What’s the real value of what our Creator has communicated to us and what impact can his words have on our hearts if we will open them to him?

    Deciding to Try One More Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 14:43


    In this episode of Believe in the Possibility, Carson Crow shares the story of a woman who slammed a door in his face.

    Breaking the Cycle (4): Letting Others Help Me Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 29:56


    Carson and Jason conclude a Fridays in September series called “Breaking the Cycle.” In this fourth episode, cycles of bad habits and sinful addictions can be broken when I let others help me win. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: Honesty About the Mud & the Muck of Sin Something Has to Change Filling Our Minds With Good

    What to Do and What to Say When You're Not Okay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 25:43


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “I’m Not Okay”: Jude’s Anticipation of Doubt and His Response to It,” digging deeper how doubts can and should be handled among disciples of King Jesus.

    A Surprising Evangelistic Opportunity in a Dollar General

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 13:38


    Believe in the Possibility is a new Monday podcast series hosted by Carson Crow. In this episode, a surprising evangelistic opportunity in a Dollar General.

    Breaking the Cycle (3): Filling Our Minds With Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 25:30


    Carson and Jason continue a Fridays in September series called “Breaking the Cycle.” In this third episode, cycles of bad habits and sinful addictions won’t break until we fill our minds with good. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: Honesty About the Mud & the Muck of Sin Something Has to Change

    Lives of Sincere and Pure Devotion to Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 25:17


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ,” digging deeper into what it looks like to build that sort of relationship with Jesus.

    A Random Guy on a Random Video Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 14:21


    Believe in the Possibility is a new Monday podcast series hosted by Carson Crow. In this episode, a random guy on a random video game plays a critical role in the story of a future deacon.

    Breaking the Cycle (2): Something Has to Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 30:27


    Carson and Jason continue a Fridays in September series called “Breaking the Cycle.” In this second episode, cycles of bad habits and sinful addictions won’t break until some things change. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: Honesty About the Mud & the Muck of Sin

    How to Flourish as Disciples, Even in Seasons of Disappointment and Hardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 27:49


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Joseph: Privilege, Prison, Palace,” digging deeper into how to flourish as disciples, even in seasons of disappointment and hardship.

    “Why Aren’t You Baptized?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 12:12


    Believe in the Possibility is a new Monday podcast series hosted by Carson Crow. In this episode, Carson shares a powerful question from his own story.

    Breaking the Cycle (1): Honesty About the Mud & the Muck of Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 21:31


    Carson and Jason kick off a Fridays in September series called “Breaking the Cycle.” In this first episode, the vital importance of being honest about the mud and the muck of sin.

    From Crowd to Audience to Participants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 27:45


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Members Make a Difference,” digging deeper into what it takes to move from crowd to audience to participant, and why it matters for all of us as disciples.

    From Rehab to Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 10:58


    Believe in the Possibility is a new Monday podcast series hosted by Carson Crow. In this episode, sometimes the people we expect to reject the gospel may actually be the people most ready to receive it.

    When a Prophet of God Was Taken Care of By a Poor Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 23:27


    Carson and Jason focus in on 1 Kings 17 and explore what we can learn from this chapter in Elijah’s life when he was taken care of by a poor widow at a very tough time in Israel’s history.

    Carrying the Story Outward vs. Moving Inward to Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 22:56


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “The Unforgettable Story,” digging deeper into the opportunity we all have at times to move “inward” to actually help instead of moving “outward” simply to talk about others.

    Who Have You Given Up On Too Early?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 7:58


    Believe in the Possibility is a new Monday podcast series hosted by Carson Crow. In this episode, there’s an enormous difference between “No” and “Not yet.”

    What Can We Learn From Young Rehoboam?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 23:31


    Carson and Jason focus in on the choices of young Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12 and explore what we can learn even today from his approach to decision-making.

    What Can We Do to Bridge the Gap Between Generations?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 23:48


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday evening’s sermon, “The Great Divide,” digging deeper into the power of learning from those “who’ve done it before” and practical things we can do to bridge the gap that so easily exists between generations.

    Introducing Believe in the Possibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 8:28


    Introducing Believe in the Possibility, a new Monday podcast series hosted by Carson Crow. In this episode, a baptism 45 years in the making and our ambitious evangelistic goals here at Charlestown Road.

    These Three (3): Peter, James, and John: The Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 23:44


    Carson and Jason conclude a 3-part series called “These Three,” focused on monumental moments in the lives of Peter, James, and John. In this episode, the Garden of Gethsemane.

    Idleness, Fatigue, Complacency, Compromise, and How to Fight Against Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 26:59


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “The Forgotten Story,” digging deeper into the dangers that come with idleness, fatigue, complacency, and compromise, ultimately focusing on practical ways to fight against them.

    A Jump Start Farewell from Roger Shouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 5:22


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

    These Three (2): Peter, James, and John: The Transfiguration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 24:49


    Carson and Roger continue a 3-part series called “These Three,” focused on monumental moments in the lives of Peter, James, and John. In this episode, the transfiguration.

    Paul's Final Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 25:20


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Staying the Course,” digging deeper into Paul’s final words to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20.

    It's Always, “See You Later”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 4:50


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

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    These Three (1): Peter, James, and John; But What About Andrew?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 21:20


    Jason and Roger kick off a 3-part series called “These Three,” focused on monumental moments in the lives of Peter, James, and John. In this episode, what about Andrew?

    What It Means to Be “Mighty” in Ways That Really Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 28:34


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “How the Mighty Have Fallen,” digging deeper into what it means to be “mighty” in ways that really matter.

    Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 4:36


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

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    The Nuts and Bolts of Sermon Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 23:37


    Roger and Carson discuss the preparation side of sermons. Where do ideas come from? What’s involved in study? How can a preacher effectively prepare himself and his message for the important work of proclaiming the good news of Jesus?

    The View of Life Through Five Windows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 20:26


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Every Mile With the Master,” digging deeper into the view of life through five windows.

    How We Handle Our Disagreements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 5:48


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

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    Getting to Know Carson Crow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 30:26


    After 6+ years and more than 900 episodes, a new voice is introduced to the Heaven Bound podcast. In this episode, we’re getting to know Carson Crow, our new preacher here at Charlestown Road.

    “Reasoning” Our Way into Evidence-Based Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 32:17


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “For This Reason,” digging deeper into the value and importance of developing an evidence-based faith.

    “Without a Preacher”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 5:00


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

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    Four “Be's” for Children & Adults (4): Be Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 20:55


    Looking back at our Vacation Bible School, Jason and Roger conclude a Fridays in June series called “Four ‘Be's' for Children & Adults.” In this fourth episode, be right. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: Be Brave: Paul's First Missionary Journey Be Ready: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey Be Busy: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey

    When a Church Welcomes a New Preacher…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 24:13


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger switch gears a little by exploring the opportunities and challenges when a church welcomes a new preacher.

    Spiritual Conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 4:40


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

    Four “Be's” for Children & Adults (3): Be Busy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 24:06


    In anticipation of our upcoming Vacation Bible School, Jason and Roger continue a Fridays in June series called “Four ‘Be's' for Children & Adults.” In this third episode, be busy. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: Be Brave: Paul's First Missionary Journey Be Ready: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

    “Change and Decay in All Around I See…”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 24:02


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “The Enduring Factor,” digging deeper into change as a very real part of life and what it looks like to “abide” in unchanging Jesus.

    Lessons From the Storms of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 4:43


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

    Four “Be's” for Children & Adults (2): Be Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 19:57


    In anticipation of our upcoming Vacation Bible School, Jason and Roger continue a Fridays in June series called “Four ‘Be’s’ for Children & Adults.” In this second episode, be ready. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: Be Brave: Paul’s First Missionary Journey

    A Truly Special Church That We Still Need to Learn From

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 26:33


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “The Church in Antioch: The Gospel at Work, On Display, Changing Lives,” digging deeper into what we can still learn from the good work of those brothers and sisters in Christ who lived 2,000 years ago.

    Troublesome Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 6:12


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

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    Four “Be's” for Children & Adults (1): Be Brave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 20:34


    In anticipation of our upcoming Vacation Bible School, Jason and Roger kick off a Fridays in June series called “Four ‘Be’s’ for Children & Adults.” In this first episode, be brave.

    The Call To Be Unashamedly Distinctive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 20:02


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Divine Distinctiveness,” digging deeper into the call for disciples of Jesus to be unashamedly distinctive.

    When Truth is No Longer Important…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 4:37


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

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    Seasons of Growth: Responsibilities to Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 26:02


    Jason and Roger conclude a Fridays series called “Seasons of Growth.” In this final episode, we explore the responsibilities we all have to growth. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: The Growth of the Gospel The Word Was Preached Our Individual Responsibilities The Involvement of All Hindrances to Growth

    If an Apostle Gave a Commencement Speech…

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 30:37


    On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “If the Apostle John Spoke to Graduates,” digging deeper into what we can (and should) all learn for life from the first letter of John.

    Straight Talk About Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 5:05


    Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

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