Landon & Heather Schott Podcast

The church has gone SOFT on sin — and it's destroying the body of Christ. In this episode, Pastor Landon Schott goes straight to 1 Corinthians 5 and calls out what too many pastors are afraid to say: unrepentant sexual immorality has no place in the church, and leadership that ignores it is failing their congregation.  

Hear Lead Pastor of the Mercy Culture DC Campus Jaco Booyens teach about the Fear of the Lord!

In this episode of Holy Disruption, Pastor Heather Schott and co-host Pastor Jasmine Weiler sit down with Dr. Malachi O'Brien — revivalist, pastor, CEO of Malachi Media, and father to many adopted and fostered children — for a powerful, Spirit-filled conversation about the Church's call to adoption, foster care, and fighting human trafficking. Together they challenge the Body of Christ to move beyond anger and into action, declaring that the answer to the orphan crisis is not out there — it's us. From raw personal testimonies to a stirring call for an adoption movement in America, this conversation will wreck you in the best way.

Pastor Will Ford's message emphasizes that encountering God can happen through engaging with His creation. Using scripture from Genesis, Luke, and Deuteronomy, he highlights that humans, created in God's image, have a sacred role in life and stewardship, and that standing for life—from the womb to the grave—is central to honoring God. He explores the historical and spiritual consequences of child sacrifice, abortion, and eugenics, drawing parallels from biblical accounts to modern practices, while urging men and the church to pursue holiness, protect the next generation, and participate in movements like the Citizens for Life as acts of connecting with the Creator.

Pastor Lindsey teaches how connecting with God through reformation invites surrender, obedience, and alignment with His heart. Using Saul's conversion as an example, she emphasizes that God transforms individuals first, equipping them to bring righteousness, justice, and godly influence to the world around them.

In this message, Ps. Chris explores how movement—physical, spiritual, and intentional—can connect us to God. Drawing from biblical examples, from Adam walking with God in the garden to the Israelites circling Jericho, he shows that obedience, worship, and response often require action. Movement is more than exercise or ritual; it is a declaration of trust, a path to encounter God's presence, and a way to carry His authority. Listeners will learn how their daily steps, gestures, and intentional actions can position them to experience breakthrough, spiritual alignment, and deeper intimacy with God. Ps. Chris challenges the church to move beyond passivity, embrace obedience, and respond to God's voice with both body and spirit.

Senior Lead Pastor Landon Schott unpacks how movement has always been connected to encounters with God throughout Scripture. From Jericho to the disciples following Jesus, this message reveals how obedience, faith, and physically pursuing God position us for breakthrough, miracles, and holy visitations.

In this message, Pastor Seth unpacks the power and necessity of biblical unity. Through Acts 2 and Psalm 133, he reveals that unity is not compromise or uniformity, but a spiritual oneness produced by the Holy Spirit and stewarded by God's people. This message confronts the dangers of discord, rebellion, and division while calling the Church into “one accord” with the Spirit of God. From marriage and ministry to worship and revival, Pastor Aaron shows that unity is required to carry the Presence of God, command His blessing, and walk in corporate anointing. If we want revival, we can't just pursue an experience. We must pursue unity.

In this message, Pastor Les Cody teaches the difference between Babel and Pentecost — one used expression to glorify man, the other to glorify God. Discover how the Holy Spirit redeems creativity, worship, and human expression for His glory, and why God still desires to fill His people with fresh fire, encounter, and intimacy today.

Pastor Matt unpacks the power and purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, revealing how God never intended believers to simply survive culture, but to reform it through radical love and raw power. Through Acts 2 and the story of Pentecost, he teaches how a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary people into bold witnesses marked by compassion, power, and daily encounters with God.

Hearing God is one thing — obeying Him is another. In this episode, Pastor Landon Schott walks you through the Journey of Faith: the critical space between hearing God's voice and actually acting on it. Drawing from his experience at Mercy Culture Church, Pastor Landon shares why spiritual growth comes down to these two simple — but not always easy — steps. ❓Got a question for Landon? Ask Here: https://form.typeform.com/to/zXALEGQj...

This message from Pastor Will Ford focused on how believers can connect with God through real, ongoing conversation rooted in prayer, listening, and obedience. Using examples from Scripture such as Moses, Samuel, David, Paul, and Pentecost in Acts 2, the sermon emphasized that conversation with God is relational, not transactional, and requires honesty, humility, and responsiveness. Pastor Will Ford taught that spiritual maturity comes from turning toward God, hearing His voice, and obeying what He says, while also encouraging believers to embrace the Holy Spirit, the gift of tongues, and the power available through Spirit-filled living. The overall message called people to deeper intimacy with God, greater sensitivity to His voice, and openness to the Holy Spirit's presence and power.

In this compelling message, Pastor Zane Anderson explores the person and power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, drawing from Acts 2 and John 14. He unpacks the truth that the Holy Spirit is not merely a force or an influence, He is a person with a voice, a will, and a deep desire for intimate relationship with every believer. Pastor Zane challenges the church to stop relating to the Holy Spirit as an occasional experience and to begin walking with Him as a daily companion and friend. Pastor Zane reminds believers that every Spirit-filled believer already carries all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, because the gifts are not something you receive, they are manifestations that the Spirit releases through you as you make yourself available. He calls the church to stop waiting for someone else to minister and to become the vessel God needs in the marketplace, the grocery store, and the everyday moments of life. This message challenges believers to activate their spiritual language, because praying in the Spirit is not just for church services, it is the tool that builds up your inner man, keeps you on target in prayer, and prepares you for whatever the day may bring. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this episode of Holy Disruption, Pastor Heather Schott sits down with Pastor Sean Gleason for a raw and honest conversation about depression, suicidal thoughts, medication, trauma, healing, and the power of Jesus to restore the mind. Together they confront cultural narratives surrounding mental health, the Church's response to suffering, and the hope found in surrendering every part of your life to God. Pastor Sean vulnerably shares his personal testimony of battling suicidal thoughts, searching for answers, and ultimately encountering the healing presence of God. This conversation challenges the Body of Christ to walk in compassion, truth, discernment, and freedom while reminding those who are struggling that they are not alone.

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through meditation, drawing from Joshua 1. He unpacks the critical difference between biblical meditation and demonic meditation, revealing that biblical meditation is not about emptying yourself, it is about feasting on the word of God until everything else begins to exit. Pastor Sean challenges believers to choose what they meditate on, because their meditation will determine their direction. Pastor Sean warns that when believers chew on the lies of the enemy rather than the truth of God, they give the enemy agreement and power over their lives. He calls the church to take every thought captive, not by suppressing it, but by bringing it before Jesus and making it listen to what God says. This message challenges believers to understand that the prescription for seasons of transition is meditation on the word of God, because what got Israel into the promised land was not their strength, it was their willingness to think about the right things. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

Pastor Aaron unpacks the danger of partial obedience and reveals how rebellion often hides behind selective Christianity. Through the story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15, he confronts the ways believers can justify compromise, resist surrender, and place their will above God's—while calling the Church back to full obedience, true surrender, and holiness before the Lord.

The Lord is not looking for casual believers. He is raising up people who are fully surrendered, rooted in truth, and unwilling to compromise. Collin Spencer reminded us that following Jesus costs something. The Gospel was never meant to fit conveniently into our lives. It calls us to die to ourselves, pursue holiness, and live set apart in a culture that constantly pulls us toward comfort and distraction. This is the hour for the Church to wake up, return to the Word of God, and burn with real passion for His presence again. Half-hearted Christianity will never sustain you in the days ahead. We need believers filled with conviction, obedience, and the Holy Spirit.

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through meditation, drawing from Joshua 1. He unpacks the critical difference between biblical meditation and demonic meditation, revealing that biblical meditation is not about emptying yourself, it is about feasting on the word of God until everything else begins to exit. Pastor Sean challenges believers to choose what they meditate on, because their meditation will determine their direction. Pastor Sean warns that when believers chew on the lies of the enemy rather than the truth of God, they give the enemy agreement and power over their lives. He calls the church to take every thought captive, not by suppressing it, but by bringing it before Jesus and making it listen to what God says. This message challenges believers to understand that the prescription for seasons of transition is meditation on the word of God, because what got Israel into the promised land was not their strength, it was their willingness to think about the right things. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this message, Pastor Landon Schott teaches how solitude is one of the primary ways we connect with God. Through the story of David and Goliath, we see that private encounters with God prepare us for public battles. Solitude is not isolation — it is intentional intimacy with God where He speaks, strengthens, and transforms us.

Pastor Jan Anderson shares a powerful Mother's Day message honoring the strength, value, and God-given calling of mothers and women. Through the stories of Hagar, Rahab, and Samson's mother, this sermon reminds us that God sees every tear, redeems every broken place, and calls women to arise in courage, faith, and truth. No matter your story or season, God is your Rock, your Redeemer, and your sustaining hope.

 In this episode of Spiritual Leadership, Landon Schott is joined by Pastor Jaco Booyens (Lead Pastor of Mercy Culture Washington, DC and founder of Jaco Booyens Ministries) and Pastor Marco Leardini (Lead Pastor of Mercy Culture Orange County) to pull back the curtain on what it actually took to plant two Mercy Culture campuses in two cities, in two separate states, on the same day in one year. They share the year-long wrestle behind the public "yes" — the fear, the family mountains that had to be moved, the prophetic confirmations, and the demonic warfare that came on every side the moment they obeyed. From panic attacks and the spirit of Python to drones in the yard, decapitated animals, and the constant battle for spiritual covering, this is a raw, vulnerable conversation about what it really costs to follow the voice of God. If you're stewarding something big the Lord has put on your heart, this episode is a roadmap for hearing Him, getting your house in unity, and standing in faith while the enemy attacks.

There's something powerful that happens when a woman fully surrenders to God. Through every season, every battle, and every unseen sacrifice, He remains faithful. Pastor Lisa Salvia reminded us that God is not just looking for perfection, He's looking for surrendered hearts that trust Him fully in every season. This message was a reminder that even in weakness, God's strength is revealed. He still heals. He still restores. He still speaks. And when women rise up in faith and obedience, generations can be impacted. What a powerful Mother's Day in the presence of God.

In this powerful Mother's Day message, Pastor Kaily delivers a prophetic call to the Church: it's time for the watchmen to awaken and take their stand. Through the stories of Jehu, Jezebel, and the biblical role of the watchman, this message confronts spiritual compromise, fear, passivity, and the cultural battles shaping our nation—while calling believers to live awake, holy, and fully surrendered to the voice of God. This message is a charge to both women and men to recognize their God-given watch post, intercede for their homes, cities, and nation, and steward the vision God has entrusted to them with obedience and faith. As revival and reformation begin to stir, Pastor Kaily reminds us that this is not the hour to sleep—it's the hour to pray, stand firm, and birth holiness in the earth.

In this compelling message, Pastor Les Cody explores what it truly means to connect with God through conversation, drawing from Exodus 3 and the story of Moses at the burning bush. He unpacks how conversation with God is not just speaking to Him, it is turning your attention toward Him, listening to what He says, and obeying quickly. Pastor Les challenges believers to stop siloing their relationship with God and to bring Him into every area of life. Pastor Les reminds believers that God is not afraid of their real and raw conversations, whether those conversations include complaining, anger, sorrow, or doubt. He calls the church to bring their authentic selves before the Lord, because authenticity breaks the power of the enemy and turns the ordinary ground beneath their feet into holy ground. This message challenges believers to recognize that spiritual maturity happens through conversation with God, because obedience is always decided in the secret place first. Just as the deliverance of Israel was not settled in Pharaoh's palace but in the wilderness conversation between Moses and God, what God wants to do through your life will be settled in the quiet place of honest, humble conversation with Him. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this sermon, we explore how creation was designed to point us back to the Creator and how God still speaks through what He made. From Moses and the burning bush to the words of Jesus and the beauty of nature around us, this message reveals how slowing down, paying attention, and inviting God into everyday moments can deepen your relationship with Him. Creation is already worshipping God— the question is, will you join it?

In this episode of Holy Disruption, Pastor Heather Schott sits down with pastor, author, and apostolic leader Che Ahn for a bold conversation on revival, reformation, righteousness, and the role of the Church in culture and government. Together they confront the spiritual battle facing America, the call for Christians to stand for truth in a dark culture, and what it means to prepare the way of the Lord in this generation. Pastor Che shares prophetic moments, personal stories, and decades of wisdom from leading revival movements around the world. This conversation will challenge you to reject compromise, pursue holiness, and become a reformer in your sphere of influence.

In this historic message, Pastor Les Cody shares a significant and Spirit-led announcement for Mercy Culture Waco, drawing from 1 Corinthians 13 and 2 Kings 4. He walks the congregation through an 18-month journey of prayer, prophetic confirmation, and irrational obedience as he and Pastor Nikki Cody transition to become the lead pastors of Mercy Culture Fort Worth, stepping into a broader apostolic call over all Mercy Culture campuses. Pastor Les reminds believers that obedience to God never leads to regret, and that what may look like a goodbye is truly an expansion. He challenges the church to trust the Lord and their leadership as this transition is stewarded with prayer, fasting, and the fear of God. This message also celebrates the announcement of Pastor Sean and Natalie Gleason as the incoming lead pastors of Mercy Culture Waco, declaring that what God has built here will only continue to grow as new containers are brought to the Lord to be filled. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this message, Pastor Seth unpacks a powerful and often misunderstood truth: you can connect with God through creation—but creation was never meant to replace the Creator. Starting in John 20, where Mary encounters the resurrected Jesus and mistakes Him for a gardener, we see something profound—the first picture of resurrection is found in a garden. This moment reveals that God has always used creation not just as a backdrop, but as a way to reveal Himself and speak to His people. We break down three core purposes of creation: Creation testifies of God, glorifies God, and connects us to God. From the precision of the universe to the worship of the heavens, everything in creation points back to Him—not to itself. At the same time, we confront a growing cultural distortion. In a world where people are turning to astrology, crystals, and “the universe” for guidance, Scripture is clear: when creation leads back to you, it becomes idolatry—but when it leads you to God, it becomes worship. This message brings both clarity and invitation. If you've felt spiritually dry, it may not be distance—it may be that you haven't discovered how you were designed to connect with God. You'll walk away with practical ways to encounter Him in everyday moments—whether you're on a trail, in your backyard, or simply paying attention. Because God is not silent in creation… the question is: are you listening?

In this message, Senior Lead Pastor Landon Schott confronts inner vows—when your heart has already decided what it will do before God ever speaks. Through the story of Esau, it shows how those quiet, internal decisions can lead you to miss what God has for you. This traces how inner vows form in pain and fear, and calls you to recognize them, repent, and return to alignment with His will before they shape your life.

Most leaders aren't taken out by sin — they're taken out by offense. In this episode of Spiritual Leadership, Landon Schott exposes one of the greatest demonic traps Christians fall into: The Spirit of Offense. If you've ever found yourself rehearsing arguments in your head, secretly glad when someone got what they deserved, or convinced every church you've attended is toxic — this episode is for you. Landon breaks down 10 signs you may be operating in offense, 5 things God has taught him about how offense works spiritually, and 6 practical steps to walk free from it — before it costs you your future. In this episode: • 10 signs you might be offended (even if you say you're not) • Why offense is a demonic trap — not just a bad attitude • How offense leads to spiritual immaturity and deception • The connection between offense, lawlessness, and the end times • Why unforgiveness is the root — and forgiveness is the cure • 6 practical ways to uproot offense from your life • Q&A: How to become offense-proof, how to spot it in others, and more

In this message, Pastor Jaco explains that reformation is not behavior modification—reformation is returning to God's original design. It is recognizing where something has drifted from truth, allowing the blood of Jesus to redeem it, and allowing the Redeemer to reform it back into the image and intent of God. Reformation is not sustained by moments in the church; it is sustained by daily encounters with God. 

In this message, Pastor Maggie Wakefield unpacks the power of solitude as a pathway to deep, personal encounters with God, drawing from the life of Moses and the “tent of meeting” where God spoke with him face to face. She challenges the idea that the wilderness is empty, revealing instead that it is often the place where God's voice is clearest and intimacy is formed. Through biblical examples like David, Jacob, and Jesus, she shows that transformation, identity, and direction are all birthed in moments of intentional separation with God. The message exposes the key enemies of solitude—distraction, busyness, internal avoidance, and isolation—and calls believers to reclaim a lifestyle of undistracted devotion. Pastor Maggie also provides practical steps to cultivate solitude through scheduling, separating, silencing, and staying, emphasizing that intimacy with God must be intentional. Ultimately, this message is a prophetic call to make room for God, positioning this year as one marked by holy visitations, deeper friendship with the Holy Spirit, and a move from surface-level connection into true intimacy with Him.

In this message with Senior Lead Pastor, Landon Schott, we learn about connecting with God through fasting — denying the flesh to strengthen the spirit and hear His voice. Through Jesus' fast in Matthew 4, we see that spiritual authority is formed in private surrender, not public moments, proving that fasting doesn't remove the battle, it prepares you for it and positions you for deeper encounters with God.

In his message, Pastor Chris Cheema reveals the power of connecting with God through movement. Drawing from Biblical examples, he emphasizes how physical movement can bring us into God's presence, whether it's walking, running, or dancing. From Joshua's march around Jericho to Jesus calling us to follow Him, movement is not just a physical act—it's a spiritual one. Through movement, we align ourselves with God's direction, respond to His presence, and walk in His authority. Pastor Chris challenges us to move intentionally, bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go.

On Holy Disruption, host Heather Shott interviews Pastor Josh McPherson (Gray City Church; Stronger Man Nation) about the spiritual and cultural fight for family, manhood, marriage, and parenting. McPherson explains his political involvement as a response to policies he says are harming families in Washington state, including taxation pressures and school laws that restrict parental notification and allow gender-related counseling and care without parents. The conversation emphasizes jurisdictional theology, arguing government must remain limited and submitted to God's moral law. McPherson calls fathers to take responsibility for the home's “temperature,” pursue their wives, model repentance, and reject patterns of disrespect and bitterness. He stresses unity in marriage, warns against tolerating children's rebellion, and teaches discipline as love, aiming for children's obedience “happily, quickly, and completely,” while making home a place that loves Jesus, serves together, and has fun.

God never designed your walk with Him to survive on yesterday's encounter.In this message, Pastor Will Ford reveals that spiritual maturity isn't built in moments—it's built in daily dependence. Just like Israel in the wilderness, many believers are still trying to live today off of yesterday's bread… but God is inviting us into something deeper. Daily encounters with God—through His Word, prayer, and worship—are what form intimacy, obedience, and true transformation

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through creation, drawing from Hosea 2 and Romans 1. He unpacks how everything in creation points back to the Creator, revealing that slowing down to behold the beauty of God in what He has made is not just a hobby for outdoorsmen, it is a powerful and intentional way to encounter the living God. Pastor Sean challenges believers to stop admiring creation while missing the Creator behind it. Pastor Sean warns that when believers lose their awe and wonder of God, they will inevitably place it somewhere else, whether in witchcraft, idolatry, celebrity worship, or religious performance. He calls the church to be delivered from boredom and apathy, because the spirit of religion closes your spiritual eyes and leads you to find awe and wonder in all the wrong places. This message challenges believers, and especially men, to spiritually lead by pursuing deep intimacy with God, because a passive man creates an open door for darkness to enter his home, his family, and his city. Creation is the art gallery of the Lord, and it is time to slow down and behold the beauty of the One who made it all. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this impactful sermon, Chris Donald teaches that connecting with God through compassion goes beyond empathy—it requires action. Drawing from scriptures like Matthew 14:13-14 and the story of the Good Samaritan, he challenges believers to move from feeling for others to actively serving them.

In this message, we continue the Connect With God series by diving into what it truly means to encounter God through biblical meditation. This message challenges the modern misunderstanding of meditation and reveals that Scripture isn't meant to empty your mind—but to fill it with truth that transforms you. Walking through passages like Psalm 1, Joshua 1, and Romans 12, we unpack how meditating on God's Word daily is not just a discipline, but a lifestyle that leads to renewal, spiritual growth, and real transformation. When the Word becomes your focus—spoken, repeated, and lived—you begin to think differently, respond differently, and ultimately become more like Jesus. If you've struggled with consistency, distraction, or feeling disconnected from God, this message is a practical and powerful invitation: slow down, return to the Word, and build a daily encounter that leads to lasting change.

From Reformed to Revival: How One Pastor Went All In on the Holy Spirit Pastor Josh McPherson went from a word-heavy, spirit-light Reformed church to 3-hour spontaneous worship nights, a 40-day fast, prophetic words written in a teardrop, and an invitation to the Oval Office — all in 60 days. This is one of the wildest Holy Spirit stories you'll hear. City of Grace Church (Wenatchee, WA): https://cityofgrace.com Strong Man Nation: https://strongmannation.com For Liberty and Justice: https://forlibertyandjustice.us Freedom Conference 2026 (Fathers Day Weekend — The Gorge Amphitheater): https://freedomconference.com ❓Got a question for Landon? Ask Here: https://mercyculture.typeform.com/to/zXALEGQj

Pastor Clay unpacks what it truly means to connect with God through learning—not by gaining information, but by becoming a disciple of Jesus. He challenges us to examine what we are yoked to and calls us to repentance, reminding us that real transformation happens when we walk with Jesus, not just learn about Him.

Pastor Chris Cheema delivers a powerful message revealing that we are created in the image of a Creator, designed to connect with God through expression—whether through building, writing, designing, or creating in any form. He challenges us to examine the source of our creativity, showing that when it is surrendered to the Holy Spirit it invites God's presence, but when disconnected from Him it can lead us toward idolatry instead of intimacy. 

In this compelling message, Pastor Will Ford explores what it truly means to connect with God through learning, drawing from Matthew 11 and 1 Samuel 22. He unpacks the biblical depth of knowledge and learning, revealing that true learning is not mere intellectualism, it is experiential, relational intimacy with God. Pastor Will challenges believers to move beyond accumulating information and to pursue the kind of knowing that transforms the heart and connects us deeply to our Rabbi, Jesus. Pastor Will warns that every person is yoked to something, whether to Christ, to religion, or to the ways of the world, and that yoke will disciple and shape every area of life. He calls the church to get so close to Jesus that they are covered in His dust, absorbing His teachings, His way of life, and His truth in every sphere of influence. This message challenges believers to embrace their cave seasons, because like David and his mighty men in the cave of Adullam, it is in the hidden place of learning and encounter with God that broken, distressed, and bitter people are transformed into mighty warriors. Your cave is not a place of defeat, it is a cocoon where God is preparing you for everything He has called you to do. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

Are you ready for the return of Jesus? John Bevere's teaching, The King is Coming, focuses on the Second Coming of Jesus and how to live ready. Using key Scriptures and insights from his book, The King Is Coming, it contrasts those who recognized Jesus' first coming with those who didn't—and what that means for us now. Learn how to stay watchful, avoid deception, and live with real expectation.

If You Love Jesus, Why Aren't You Talking About Him? | Holy Disruption ft. Jesse Green If you love Jesus but can't remember the last time you told someone about him — this episode is for you.

There is only one way to God—and it's through Jesus Christ. This Easter message, rooted in Matthew 24, reveals that salvation is only possible because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross—laying down His life to rescue us from sin, judgment, and separation, and rising again to restore us into relationship with God. As shown throughout Scripture, salvation is not earned but freely given through Him alone. In a world filled with false versions of Jesus, this teaching calls us back to the truth: Jesus is the only true Savior and the only way to God, and real salvation is found in placing your faith in Him.

Most believers think they love God more than money. Landon Schott was one of them — until God said four words that dropped the floor out from under him: "You serve mammon." In this episode, Landon breaks down the spirit of Mammon — what it actually is, how it operates, and why even mature, ministry-seasoned believers get trapped by it without knowing. This isn't a lesson on budgeting. It's a spiritual warfare teaching on the invisible force that turns money into a god. In this episode: • What Mammon actually is — and why translating it as just "money" misses the point • The vision God gave Landon about the scales — miracles vs. money on the same altar • Why the rich young ruler said no to Jesus — and how most believers do the same thing weekly • How the Antichrist will use economy to damn people to hell • 5 signs Mammon controls your life (including one that hits hard for ministry leaders) • Why you should never pray for money — ever • 5 practical ways to break free from the spirit of Mammon • The difference between faith for abundance and Mammon You can love God and still serve Mammon. The question is: which one do you obey when it costs you something?

We celebrate 2 years in East Fort Worth by reflecting on the faithfulness of God and the journey that brought us here. What began as a step of obedience has turned into a powerful testimony of lives changed, doors opened, and a community built around His presence.

In this message, Pastor Heather unpacks what it truly means to connect with God through remembrance—not as a passive reflection, but as a powerful, spiritual act that draws you back into intimacy with Him. In this message we walk through the moment Jesus commands His disciples, “Do this in remembrance of Me,”revealing that remembrance is not optional—it is essential to encountering God. When you remember who He is, what He has spoken, and what He has done, your heart is stirred with gratitude, your faith is strengthened, and your connection with Him deepens.

In this message with Senior Lead Pastor, Landon Schott, we learn about connecting with God through Conversation — not just speaking, but listening, responding, and being formed by His voice. Through Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, we see that the cross wasn't decided in public, but in private conversation with God. Jesus' situation didn't change, yet everything within Him did — proving that real encounters with God don't always remove the moment, but they redefine how we walk through it.

In this convicting message, Pastor Les Cody explores what it truly means to connect with God through solitude, drawing from Matthew 26. He unpacks the difference between isolation and solitude, revealing that isolation is running from people, while solitude is intentionally running to God. Pastor Les challenges believers to stop avoiding the secret place and to embrace the wilderness seasons of life, because the wilderness is not a place of punishment, it is a place where God speaks. Pastor Les warns that the greatest weapon of the enemy is not to move believers toward evil, but to keep them distracted, exhausted, and spiritually asleep. He calls the church to build a life of prayer and solitude before the pressure comes, because your private prayer life determines your public stability. This message challenges believers to bring their sorrow and exhaustion to the Lord in the secret place, because the same garden of solitude that reveals your sorrow is the same garden where Jesus is waiting to heal it. Solitude is not a preference, it is a spiritual weapon. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com