Pastor Chris' Podcast

In today's message, I explore Mary's Song from Luke 1:46–55—the very first Christmas carol ever sung. Before angels filled the sky and shepherds ran to the manger, a humble young girl from Nazareth magnified the Lord with a song of faith, trust, and incredible courage. We look at who Mary was, why her words are so powerful, and how her “Great Reversal” still speaks hope into our lives today. Join me as we begin this Advent season by letting our souls magnify the Lord just as Mary did.

“One Last Christmas in This Home” is a warm, nostalgic pop-jazz Christmas ballad about celebrating one final holiday in a beloved family home before moving. The song reflects on growing children, changing seasons, and treasured memories held within familiar walls. With cozy instrumentation, gentle swing, and heartfelt vocals, it embraces both the bittersweet sense of goodbye and the hope of new beginnings. It's a tribute to love, gratitude, and the faith that home follows wherever family goes.

A mystical fusion of English Gregorian chant and a driving Enigma-style dance beat. Deep, steady kick drum and tribal percussion push the rhythm forward while warm ambient pads, soft bells, and atmospheric synths create a sacred, cinematic aura. Male chant vocals tell the story of the Wise Men following the star, rising over a hypnotic groove that feels ancient and modern at once—spiritual, energetic, and deeply immersive.

A bright, cheerful pop-jazz Christmas song inspired by the playful spirit of Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown music. Light piano, walking bass, and brushed drums create a joyful, bouncy feel as a warm tenor sings about a child noticing that Jesus has the smallest stocking. The moment sparks a heartwarming reminder to give Jesus the biggest place in our lives. Whimsical, uplifting, and full of Christmas wonder.

“My Shepherd Man” is a playful bluegrass song told from the shepherd's exasperated wife, who's convinced her husband's wild ‘angels-in-the-sky' story is just moonshine and midnight nerves. With sassy vocals, lively banjo, and down-home humor, the song follows her from disbelief to amazement as a neighbor confirms every word. It's a fun, folksy romp full of charm, laughter, and Christmas wonder.

“Run to Bethlehem” is a high-energy bluegrass Christmas romp, driven by fast banjo, pounding bass, and joyful Appalachian harmonies. The song follows the shepherds on the night the angels appeared—scaring them half to death before sending them racing to see the newborn Savior. With a playful, foot-stomping spirit and a dose of country humor, it captures the wonder, chaos, and excitement of the very first Christmas night.

“Creation Sings” is a reverent, story-driven Christmas song that follows creation's journey from groaning under the curse to rejoicing at the birth of Christ. Mountains, rivers, animals, and fields awaken as the Redeemer arrives, sensing the first light of redemption in Mary's Son. Blending Scripture, poetic imagery, and the spirit of classic carols, the song celebrates the hope that entered the world at Bethlehem and points forward to the day creation is fully restored.

This hushed and holy lullaby imagines what it might be like as Adam and Eve watch over Mary and Joseph caring for the newborn baby, Jesus. They tell the story from the beginning of creation until the birth of Christ, with the hope of of the redemption He will bring for their mistake.

A mysterious, dreamlike chamber-orchestral song retelling Gabriel's announcement to Mary. A strong male lead narrates the quiet moment in Nazareth before the music swells with the angel's words drawn directly from Scripture. Sacred, epic, and reverent—capturing the wonder of a divine encounter.

This beautiful, heartfelt duet, imagines the tender, dramatic conversation of Mary and Joseph as they try to come to grips with the unexpected miracle growing inside Mary.

A warm Christmas jazz duet about two people who each feel a quiet change in the holiday season. Wondering if anyone else feels the same, they discover one another and share a deeper, Christ-centered joy. With gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song celebrates finding peace and renewed meaning in Jesus, even when life changes make it hard to find joy in your old traditions.

Learn how to live a lifestyle of gratitude from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18. Discover how to rejoice, pray, and give thanks in every circumstance.

It Ain't Me is an acoustic folk ballad born from a quiet moment of reflection—realizing that the best songs I've written were never really mine, but gifts from God. This song is my testimony of surrender, grace, and how the Lord reshaped my songwriting over the years. With simple strings and heartfelt lyrics, it tells the story of letting go of my own dreams and letting the Spirit lead. If this song touches you in any way, may all the glory go to Him—the true source of every melody.

This heartfelt folk-country ballad journeys through the seasons of life—childhood wonder, youthful ambition, early parenthood, and midlife reflection. Framed as letters written to the songwriter's younger self, the lyrics explore grace, faith, identity, and the quiet guidance of God through every chapter. With warm acoustic tones and honest storytelling, this song invites listeners to reflect on their own paths, regrets, hopes, and the lessons that only time—and faith—can reveal.

This song imagines calling forth a rain shower on a beautiful spring day. The music starts slow and tentative, calling for the rain. It picks up intensity as the drops bein to fall and crescendos like the rain pouring down. Then it begins to fade, just like the passing of a spring rain shower. I wrote this song in 1992 as I was learning to play on my first guitar. It developed over the years and I finally finished recorded it in the 2020s.

This song recalls the beauty and sacrifice of mothers and contemplates Jesus' own mother, Mary. I wrote the song about my mom in the late 90s for a youth service where we honored our mothers on Mother's Day. I finally recorded in in 2020 during the COVID shutdown to share with a slide show at my church on Mother's Day.

I wrote this song for my wife for Valentines Day. It tells a little bit of our story. She's the love of my life!

I started writing the music for this song when I got my first guitar in 1992. The lyrics came together over the next 15 years as I recalled the day my older brother told me goodbye before moving far away to Chicago to start his first job after finishing college.

While on a mission trip to Guatemala in 2006, I awoke from a dream with this song in my head--the music ad the lyrics. I got up and went to the roof of our hotel with my guitar and wrote everything out. My best friend and I sang i for our mission team after breakfast.

Originally written back in 1999, this 2025 version of the instrumental song takes me back to the beautiful chaos of those early family dinners—mandolins, guitars, flutes, and drums all swirling together like the mess our little one used to make in the high chair. It's a warm, foot-tapping Americana tune where the music feels as lively, unpredictable, and joyful as those nights around the table when life was crazy, loud, and full of love.

This hard-driving Southern Rock testimony hits like a revival meeting wrapped in thunder. Fueled by the raw honesty of a prayer found in my Grandma's Bible, the song roars with guitar grit and gospel conviction. It's a cry for cleansing, a plea for surrender, and a bold declaration that Jesus still takes broken lives and makes them new. With its rising intensity, shouted pleas, and spiritual fire, this track sounds like the moment a heart turns around and never looks back.

The Rolling River is a foot-tapping Americana rock song that moves with the same unstoppable energy as the river it describes. Blending earthy rhythms with a spiritual heartbeat, the song celebrates the life-giving flow of God's Spirit—refreshing, cleansing, and overflowing with joy. With vivid imagery, creation's music, and toe-tapping family memories, this track feels like a sun-drenched revival by the water's edge, where grace rolls on and no one can keep from moving.

I wrote this emotional rock song in 1999 as a young husband and father. I was thinking about what it would be like if I died and my wife had to carry on without me.

A high-energy P-Funk gospel jam bursting with bass grooves, big horns, and cosmic preacher-funk vibes. Humor meets holiness as the song challenges listeners to stop “going to church” and start being the church. Funky, joyful, loud, and full of Holy Ghost swagger.

“Covered Up in Boys” is a sultry, vintage lounge-jazz number delivered with Marilyn Monroe–style charm and Jessica Rabbit flair. With smoky nightclub vibes and playful double meaning, the song tells the irresistible story of a woman who comes home, purrs “Hello boys…,” and is instantly smothered in affection—not from admirers, but from her loyal pets. Warm, flirty, and cheekily glamorous, it blends humor and heat into a smooth, velvet-red performance.

A high-energy hip-hop track with gospel soul, punchy boom-bap drums, and a motivational message about being the church in everyday life. Spoken-word preacher moments mix with rhythmic rap verses and a chantable, uplifting hook. Bold, humorous, and deeply spiritual.

"Get Up!" is a gritty, hard-hitting beat with distorted guitar riffs and pounding drums, setting up an intense, hardcore rap vibe. The feel is no-nonsense, motivational, and straight to the point. It's time to get and get moving!

I wrote this song on a long road trip across the United States. As I traveled, I found myself thinking about the ancient peoples who walked these lands long before we ever called it “America.” Different waves of Native American migration, tribes that flourished and tribes that vanished, stories that were forgotten or replaced. And I wondered how different the story looks depending on who is telling it. At the same time, I was thinking about ministry—about living under the constant gaze of others. In ministry, everyone has an opinion about who you are, what you should do, or what you should have done. It's a life lived in a glass house, always under someone's eyes. These two ideas—ancient people being seen, and me as a pastor being seen—blended together. The eyes, the stories, the perspectives. Who tells the story? Who gets called “new” or “old”? Who sees whom, and how clearly do any of us see? I love this country. I want to see all 50 states. Every landscape, every community, every story. America is a song much older and longer than most people realize. And it goes on and on.

When everyone marches behind a ruler bound for ruin, a voice has to stand firm and sing what's true. A protest anthem with echoes of the 1960s—Barabbas' Throne.

A worshipful celebration of God's presence in creation, “Holy Breath of Life” blends contemporary praise with imagery of wind in the trees, roaring waves, night sounds, and the dawn chorus. Centered on the Hebrew idea of Ruach—the breath of God—this song invites listeners to join all creation in lifting praise to the One who gives life and breath to every living thing.

"First Kill" is a reflective coming-of-age song about the sacred weight of taking life and the awakening of responsibility. Blending vivid imagery with emotional honesty, it explores the moment innocence meets awareness—the silence after the shot, and the lesson that life, in all its fragility, is holy.

This simple folk song imagines the reflections of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, as he nears the end of his life. Looking back on all the journeys and uprooted moments he lived through—Nazareth, Bethlehem, Egypt, and beyond—Joseph realizes every step was leading him Home. Now preparing for his final journey into eternity, he shares this quiet, heartfelt song.

Set in the shadowy hills of Appalachia, this haunting bluegrass ballad tells the tale of a young girl's victimization at the hands of a corrupt local power. As the town remains silent, justice arrives in an unexpected form—lightning bugs that illuminate the truth in the night sky, spelling out a word no one dares to speak aloud. Blending mystery, sorrow, and Appalachian folklore, this song weaves a chilling reminder that no sin stays hidden forever.

Learn the secret of contentment from Philippians 4. Discover how to choose gratitude in every circumstance through Christ's strength.

"Split Level Laughter" is a folk song I wrote about the bittersweet journey of saying goodbye to our home in Cohutta, Georgia — a place where my wife and I raised three kids, shared life with friends, and made 15 years of memories. It's a love song to our home and a prayer for the next family who will be blessed to live there.

Learn how to live a life of gratitude from Psalm 103. Remember God's goodness and bless the Lord with all your heart this Thanksgiving.

In this heartfelt Homecoming Sunday message titled “Tied for Fourteenth,” Rev. Ken Freshour — former associate pastor of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church (1986) — returns to share a powerful word on the meaning of the cross and the true cost of discipleship. With humor, warmth, and the wisdom of decades in ministry, Ken reflects on his early years at Pleasant Grove and reminds us that while “talent is cheap, dedication is costly.” Drawing from Luke 14:25–33, he challenges believers to count the cost, take up their cross, and live out the kind of faith that transforms lives. A moving message of gratitude, conviction, and deep faith — perfect for anyone seeking to rediscover the heart of Christian commitment.

The Lord woke me up at about 2 AM with the words and tune to this song in my head. I immediately got up and wrote out all the lyrics, grabbed my guitar and wrote down the music, and recorded a quick demo with my phone. A few days later, I produced a more polished demo, sang the vocals, and now I've made this music video to share with you. The song reminds us not to listen to the dark voices of evil that try to tear us down, discourage or condemn us, or lead us astray. Tune your ears to the Holy Spirit and let Him lead you in the Light.

In this sermon, I explain the Communion of Saints and why they matter to us today. I also share some important news about future plans for my ministry. You don't want to miss this.

Step into the eerie beauty of The Swamps of Tobesofkee — a haunting southern ballad that warns how desire can drag us down like mud beneath our feet. With its driving rhythm and vivid storytelling, the song pulls listeners deep into a world where the pursuit of treasure turns into a battle for the soul.

"Come Home to Cohutta" is more than a song about a town — it's a call from the Father's heart. It's an invitation to leave behind the noise, come home to love, and find peace in the place you truly belong.

In this message, I share how God equips us with His full armor so we can stand firm against the forces of darkness. I talk about each piece of the armor—the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit—and how prayer strengthens it all. My hope is to encourage you to live with courage, knowing victory is already assured in Christ.

Discover how God calls us out of darkness into His light, giving us identity, hope, and purpose as His chosen people.

Small youth group? Big impact. Pastor Chris and Amy Harris interview Greg Stier (Dare 2 Share) on how any youth ministry can multiply real gospel conversations—practical steps, stories, and tools you can use this week.

In Matthew 4:19, Jesus calls us to be “fishers of people.” This sermon explores what that means, why it's essential, and how we live it today.

Mullis Farm Hot Sauce Jingle by Pastor Chris Mullis

In Matthew 4:19, Jesus says, “Come, follow Me, and I will show you how…” This message explores how Jesus transforms our hearts and teaches us to live His way.

Dr. Ward Sanford joins me to discuss his Cry for Jerusalem series, exploring the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70 and why it still matters today. Ward Sanford's Links: Website: www.cryforjerusalem.com Blogsite: www.cryforjerusalem.com/blog Email: ward@cryforjerusalem.com Facebook – facebook.com/CryForJerusalem Instagram – instagram.com/cryforjerusalem

Jesus' call is more than curiosity—it's a choice. Discover what it means to follow Him, trust His truth, and live under His authority.

Jesus' first word is “Come.” Discover how His invitation leads us from anger and division to peace, healing, and true victory.

A high-energy ska-punk dance jam inspired by Winstonian Jimothy Jeffers — the fastest little dog alive! Bursting with playful horns, bouncy guitar upstrokes, and shout-along chants, this track is pure zoomie-fueled fun.