LIFECHURCH Reno Podcast

This week, we welcome a special guest from the Send Network Nevada, Josh Carter. Josh is an experienced leader who helps oversee, equip, and train church planters across the state. He has a heart for multiplication and a deep passion for the local church. This week's message is sure to encourage and inspire you.

In the final week of The Cave series, we are led through the closing chapter of Elijah's wilderness journey in 1 Kings 19 and 2 Kings 2. After walking through despair, burnout, and unmet expectations, Elijah doesn't stay stuck, he steps into renewed purpose. Whether you're recovering from emotional exhaustion, rebuilding after disappointment, or seeking clarity for what's next—this sermon reminds us that God's not finished writing your story. He is the God of second chances, legacy, and supernatural endings.

Ever feel trapped in disappointment because life hasn't turned out the way you imagined? In Week 3 of our “Cave” series, Pastor Dave Pretlove explores how unmet expectations fuel despair—and how shifting from human expectation to holy expectancy can bring freedom and hope. Discover how to trust God's voice, movement, and goodness even when life seems silent, stagnant, or uncertain.

In Week 2 of The Cave, Pastor Dave Pretlove takes us deeper into Elijah's wilderness journey in 1 Kings 19. After a spiritual high, Elijah crashes into despair—physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. Yet in his lowest moment, God doesn't condemn him… He meets him with compassion. A meal. Rest. A whisper. This week's message reminds us that God's kindness meets us at our breaking point, often through others who show up like angels. We weren't just at our lowest emotionally, we were spiritually dead. Yet in His mercy, God met us with grace, raised us to life, and invited us to walk in the fullness of Christ.

Join us for a powerful exploration of Elijah's wilderness journey in "The Cave – Week 1: Despair in the Wilderness" (1 Kings 19:1–4). In this heartfelt sermon, Dave unpacks the raw reality of emotional distress, showing how even God's boldest prophet faced despair after a spiritual high. With vulnerability and wisdom, he reminds us that no one is immune to mental and emotional struggles, yet God invites us to bring our deepest pain to Him. Whether you're navigating your own "cave" of despair or seeking to support others, this episode will inspire you to trust God's presence in life's darkest moments. Tune in for a blend of biblical truth, emotional authenticity, and practical steps to find healing and hope.

In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Dave Pretlove reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus doesn't just change one part of our story—it transforms everything. Because of Jesus, our past is no longer chained to guilt and shame. Our present is no longer a restless search for identity. And our future is no longer marked by fear, but by resurrection hope. We are invited to live a new kind of story, one rewritten by grace, filled with purpose, and anchored in eternity.

In Week 2 of our No One Else series, we look at a love unlike any other—the love of Jesus. Drawing from Romans 5:6–11, Pastor Dave unpacks a love that shatters our shallow definitions, takes our place in judgment, and answers the deepest questions of the human heart. Does God really care? Do I matter? Can I be forgiven? Through the cross, Jesus says yes to all of it—and more. This message will remind you just how far God's love goes and why no one else has ever loved like Him.

No one lived like Jesus—because no one could. In this message, Pastor Tom unpacks the beauty of Jesus' life: His absolute perfection, matchless power, and approachable love. He wasn't just a good example—He's everything we're not, yet everything we need. Whether you've known Him for years or are just starting to lean in, this message invites you to not only admire His life… but live in light of it.

In the final message of the Thy Kingdom Come series, Pastor Dave unpacks Jesus' words in Luke 21 about His second coming. Rather than stirring fear, this teaching invites us to live with active hope—looking around at the signs, looking up with confidence, and looking inward with reflection. As we wait for Jesus' return, we're not called to passivity but to faithfulness. This message is a timely reminder that in uncertain times, hope is not wishful thinking—it's a way of life.

Pastor Dave unpacks Jesus' sobering words about the destruction of the temple—and what they mean for us today. Far from being just a history lesson, Jesus' prediction invites us to a deeper trust in Him, especially when the structures we rely on begin to crumble.

Pastor Jericho unpacks Luke 17:20-37, challenging us to stay focused on what truly matters in a world full of distractions. Just like in the days of Noah and Lot, people can get so caught up in the routine of life that they miss the bigger picture—God's kingdom is moving, and Jesus is returning. Are we awake to His presence, or are we too distracted to notice?

What if Jesus returned tomorrow? In this powerful message from Luke 12-13, Pastor Dave unpacks Jesus' words about His second comingChristians have agreed and disagreed for hundreds of years on various details. But here's the twist—it's not about guessing when, it's about living now. You are invited to trade fear for readiness, seeking God's kingdom today with vigilant, expectant hearts). Are you living for today or that day?

Striving to stay healthy, and balanced to achieve maximum impact is hard, especially for churches in a culture today. Today, we revisit a healthy balanced church expression given to us in the book of Acts, to ensure we stay true to a healthy growing church model. Enjoy our vision day sermon, casting vision and clarity about what type of church we are. 

Worry weighs us down, but Jesus calls us to live free from anxiety by trusting in our Heavenly Father. This week, we explore Luke 12:22-34 and uncover four heart conditions that fuel worry—misplaced priorities, an orphaned heart, pride, and unbelief. Through Scripture and real-life examples, we'll discover how seeking God's kingdom first brings peace that surpasses understanding. Join us as we learn to trade worry for faith and embrace the freedom Jesus offers!

In a culture obsessed with wealth and possessions, Jesus calls us to a life of true freedom—free from the grip of materialism. In this powerful message based on Luke 12:13-21. We are reminded that the pursuit of worldly gain often leaves us spiritually empty. Instead, Jesus invites us to rest in God's abundant provision, embracing gratitude, humility, Kingdom investment, and contentment.

Have you ever felt like you just need to be free? Free of anxiety, or pressure to impress. Join us as we dive into a new series and explore the freedom of living and being real. 

God desires you to live each day out of a place of rest and abundance. One of the ways he tells us to accomplish this is through the practice of the Sabbath. This week we explore how we declare God's goodness and our dependence on him through Sabbath.

Have you ever felt like your job is just a job? Maybe God wants you to do something else for his Kingdom? Join us as we dive into the idea that there is no sacred or secular work for the Christ follower.

We are made for community not only with God, but with each other. It is one of the ways we grow and mature. God likes to use others to help us become moore like Jesus and reflect His heart. This week we explore the idea of learning to love well.

When we read Genesis 3, we get a picture of Gods desire to walk with humanity. He desires to do that today as He did then. Join us today as we explore the obstacles and challenges to walking with God as Adam did in the garden.

At the core of all of us, we have questions. Questions like why am I here, who am I really, does all this really matter? The fact that we are made to reflect God's image impacts and addresses these core life questions. Join us this week as we kick off a new series Made For This.

Do you ever feel like you're missing out on Christmas because your focus and expectations don't match the reality of your experience? This week, we continue our "Missing Christmas" series by diving into the story of Herod. We'll explore how his misplaced priorities and disordered desires caused him to miss the significance of Jesus' birth—and how we can learn from his mistakes to realign our hearts this Christmas season.

“Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Bueller So many of us feel this especially at Christmas time. Join us as we explore how busyness, distraction and familiarity can cause us to miss what matters most this Christmas. 

Christmas brings a mix of emotions—children eagerly waiting, while adults navigate excitement, anticipation, weariness, anxiety, and even disappointment. This week we explore the story of Zechariah, who learned to trust God in a season marked by both joy and struggle. Discover timeless truths from his journey that can guide and encourage you this Christmas season.   

In a world full of schedules, stresses and worries. Let's dig into Jesus' expectation for his followers to walk in peace and enjoy his rest. Join us as Pastor Jericho explores Jesus' statement in Matthew 11.

Nehemiah faced strong opposition to his bold vision and actions. This week, Pastor Dave digs into the Biblical principle that we trust God to do His portion and ours as we boldly pursue What God has placed in our hearts.

God is always moving and working, calling people to himself. His generous gift of Jesus on the cross was a priceless act of generosity. Throughout the scriptures we see spiritual renewal and generosity go hand in hand. Join us this week as we continue our bold series and look at bold generosity as a result of spiritual renewal.

What we believe is possible drives our behaviors. If we desire to see God move in big ways we need to develop big faith. This week we explore Nehemiah's bold faith leading him to demonstrate bold requests and actions.

What happens when we begin to gain bold vision for the kingdom of God? We begin to ask big questions and pray BOLD prayers. However, for many of us we fail to pray boldly. Join us as we explore why?

Routinely God invites his people to take bold steps in faith and life for his Kingdom. Join us as we dive into the book of Nehemiah and investigate what bold steps He may be inviting you to take.

Walking in the Spirit means so many things to people. Join us this week as we dig into what scripture reveals about the power and role of the person of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

In a world and culture that world to divide people into categories and pit people against one another, Jesus teaches, demonstrates, and prays for his followers to be unified. Join us as we explore the importance for Jesus' followers to live in unity instead of division.

Join us as we explore how compassion is at the very root of God's character and was the driving force behind Jesus' entire life. From His teachings and miracles to His ultimate sacrifice on the cross, Jesus' actions were fueled by a deep compassion for humanity. How do we face the challenges of living compassionately in a world that often leans towards indifference? 

Our world loves to live in outrage. Join us this week as we explore living joy-filled lives amidst real-life issues that deserve our anger.

Anxiety has been a human challenge for thousands of years, and it is on the rise in our current generation. Let's explore how to move from anxious vibes to a peaceful life.

This week we kick off our new good vibes series. We all desire to experience the realities of Hope, but often times our world feels more desperate and hopeless. Let's explore why we can have Hope, and how we can influence others to experience it as well.

Prayer is powerful and comforting. It helps us stay connected to Jesus. So why do many of us fail to develop a powerful prayer life? Pastor Dave shares 4 reasons we struggle to develop a prayer life that we so desperately need.

In an age of busyness and distraction where we often tie our worth and value to our calendar, the Bible has a counterintuitive teaching. This week Pastor Dave walks us through the dangers of living a distracted life.

Jesus was the perfect example of love and how it is expressed to people in all eternity as well as our everyday average life experiences. Pastor Dave explores why we manifest the idea of love incarnate through caring for and serve our neighbors.

Jesus reveals in Luke, that there is a plentiful “harvest” but the workers are few. Being a “worker” through serving in your church is a great way to help reach others for Jesus. Join us and experience a motivating message to move you forward in your faith journey.

We all have a false narrative that inhibits our stepping into the good Grace of God. Pastor Mark shows us the real impact God's Grace should have in our lives.

Too many Christians lived unformed lives resulting in unhealthy expressions of Jesus to a world that so desperately needs him. This week we explore the hard truths leading to deep discipleship and transformation.

Thousands of people go on adventures every year. They dedicate their lives to it in preparation so it is a incredible experience. Join us this week as we explore the truth that a gospel centered church is a great adventure that is worth re-orienting your life and daily rhythms around.

In a culture that screams personal success and elevation, Jesus reveals greatness tied to humility. This week lets dig deep into the call to strip away our personal rights and priveledges and seek humilty, mercy,  and justice for those around us.

We live in the gap between earthly experience and heaven.  The miraculous for us is a revelation of God setting things to their original intent and design. Join us this week as we explore the miracle of the transfiguration and our invitation to join in the glory of God's mission.

How do you live out this life of a true disciple. Walking in the freedom of grace and addressing and reorienting our desires to be less of us and more of Jesus. Join us and dig into the practical reality of living a life that shines the light of Jesus and gives God real glory.

Often times we focus and see only the problem that is right in front of us. We develop tunnel vision. Join us this week as Pastor Dave demonstrates how Jesus should expand our vision and mission for the kingdom and not allow our daily obstacles to shrink our faith. 

Many people find themselves doing the hokey pocky, putting one foot in and then taking it out when it comes to the life adventure of missional living. Pastor Dave challenges us this week to not just observe but to join the adventure.  

We take a break from Luke and celebrate the youth and graduates at LifeChurch. What does it look like to foster a hunger and thirst for a passionate relationship with God in the next generation? We dig into God's heart not only for you but for the generations coming up behind you.

If you have lived life for any length of time you have experienced a season in life where you need to experience a breakthrough. We dive into grief and chronic illness and how Jesus heals, restores, and allowed two different people experience breakthrough in their life. Join us as we explore the breakthrough power and authority of Jesus God of The Breakthrough | Gospel of Luke | Week 17 Pastor Dave Pretlove  

This week we dive into the spiritual truth that you have a enemy in the spiritual realm who can impact the physical world and your daily life. Join us this week as we discover the freedom and peace Jesus brings to someone whose life was filled with torment and bondage.