The Spring Hills Podcast

Series | Bold Truth Scripture | Romans 5:1-11 Speaker | Zack Talbert

Today, Garett talks with Brock Heasley, the writer and director of the new film from Angel Studios, "The Shift". The Shift is a sci-fi thriller movie inspired by the Biblical story of Job. The Shift is in theaters now! 

Our new series, "What's Your Story?" kicks off with Pastor Bret! Listen in as Bret shares about his family, how he became a Christian, and how he ended up planting Spring Hills Church in 1992. 

Pastor John Barrett breaks down Romans 8:28. How is this verse misinterpreted. What is Paul trying to say? Who is the intended audience? 

Check out Pastor Bret's message from Easter weekend 2023! 

What is Passion Week? What is the significance of Christ's death and resurrection? Where did Jesus go for the 3 days He was dead? Today, Bret and Jon join Garett to discuss these questions and more. 

Pastor Jim Swaney joins Garett in the green room to talk about Jesus' words in Matthew 6:33. 

Check out week three of our series, "Jesus Who?" Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Jesus Who? Scripture | John 10

Check out week two of our series, "Jesus Who?" Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Jesus Who? Scripture | John 6

Pastor Garrett Ward joins Garett to talk about Matthew 7:1-5. 

Check our week one of our series, "Jesus Who?"  Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Jesus Who?  Scripture | John 8:12-59

Check out week eight of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Sean Wainerdi Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | Romans 12:9-13

Check out week seven of our series, "Relationships Matter" Speaker | Nick Celovsky Series | Relationships Matter  Scripture | Luke 10:30-37

One of the most well known and recognizable verses in scripture is found in Philippians 4. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." We've seen this passage used in so many ways but what is the actual context of the verse? What was Paul trying to communicate through these words? Today, Garett asks Jon Knapp to put Philippians 4:13 into context. 

Check out week six of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | 1 Corinthians 13  

Pastor Bret helps Garett kick off a new series of episodes where we talk about passages that are often misunderstood or taken out of context. Today, Garett and Bret talk through Matthew 18:15-20. What is the context of this passage? Who is Jesus talking to? How do people misunderstand Jesus' words? Let's find out! 

Check out week five of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Jon Knapp Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | James 3:1-12  

Have you ever wondered why God gave us 4 different accounts of the life of Jesus Christ? Garett Elliott, Garrett Ward and Mike Baker discuss why there are 4 gospels, what they have in common and how they are different.

Check out week four of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | Genesis 3:7-12  

Check out week three of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Barney Cargile Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | Matthew 18:21-35  

In week two of our series, "Relationships Matter", Pastor Jon Knapp speaks from James 4:6-10.  Check out week two of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Jon Knapp Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | James 4:6-10  

Check out week one of our series, "Relationships Matter".  Speaker | Pastor Bret Avlakeotes Series | Relationships Matter Scripture | James 4:1-3  

The Spring Hills Podcast and back and we're starting off 2023 with a bang! Adam Drake, the first assistant director of The Chosen, joins us to talk about the show and give some insights on some of the behind the scenes work that happens to make the show possible. 

In this weeks episode, Garett talks with Spring Hills Team Members Josh and Cindy Hammer about money! What does the Bible say about money? What is the difference between tithes and offerings? What does it mean to be a good steward? Let's talk about money! 

Today, Garett talks with Andrea Burgess (Spring Hills Worship Leader) about personal worship, corporate worship and the impact that serving on the worship team has had on their families. 

Today, special guests Brock Heasley and Justen Overlander join Garett to discuss the upcoming feature film, The Shift.  The Shift is a science fiction film inspired by the book of Job. The story follows a man named Kevin. As he faces the hardships and trials of life, Kevin's faith in God is tested when he is approached by a stranger known as "The Benefactor" and is presented with temptations of wealth and power.  Brock Heasley is the writer and director of The Shift. In 2017, Brock wrote and directed a short film of the same name and with the support of Angel studios, has began working on turning The Shift into a full length science fiction feature film.    Justen Overlander joins The Shift film as a Co-Producer. Previously, Justen was an Producer on the first two seasons of The Chosen has been on The Spring Hills Podcast 3 times in the past (Ep. 54, 64 & 86) to discuss the TV Series.

How do we use our God-given gifts to glorify Him? What does it look like to serve? What does it mean to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice? Pastor Bret (yes he's back!), Garrett Ward and Garett Elliott discuss using your gifts to serve. 

Garett, Jon, Mike and Jenna discuss the topic of sin. What is it? How do you know if something is a sin? Is there any sin that is unforgivable? In this weeks episode, we answer those questions and more. 

This week, John and Joey Barrett stop by the green room to discuss Catholicism as we continue our series looking into other religions.    Host: Garett Elliott Guests: John Barrett & Joey Barrett Producer: Jenna Hernandez  

Spring Hills Team Member Jaya Savanah shares her testimony of how God transformed her life after spending decades studying The New Age Movement.    Host: Garett Elliott Guests: Jaya Savannah & Garrett Ward Producer: Jenna Hernandez

Today, we look at some of the most frequently asked questions about Jesus. Why did Jesus get baptized? Why did he wait until he was 30 to begin his ministry? What evidence do we have that Jesus really did perform miracles? Garett is joined by Jon Knapp and Jim Swaney to discuss these questions and more!    Host: Garett Elliott Guests: Jon Knapp and Jim Swaney

Garett talks with Jon Knapp, Kiki Anderson and Garrett Ward about what to expect in the coming months at Spring Hills Church as well as looking into the future years at what we would love to see as Spring Hills continues to grow. Also, we will hear from Bret and Eve from our 30 year anniversary celebration sharing about the beginning years of Spring Hills Church.    Host and Producer: Garett Elliott Guests: Jon Knapp, Kiki Anderson and Garrett Ward

Garett updates us on the status of the 100th episode of The Spring Hills Podcast and shares some things to look forward to in the coming months at Spring Hills.    Host: Garett Elliott

Meet Kendra! She's is new to the Spring Hills Staff and will be helping out in our kids ministries as the Elementary Lead.    Host: Garett Elliott Guest: Kendra Newton

Long time Spring Hills Team member, Joey Barrett joins Garett to talk about serving at Spring Hills and his upcoming missions trip. Then, Garett talks with 2 of the Spring Hills Interns, Grant Tracy and Jake Campos.    Host: Garett Elliott Guests: Joey Barrett, Grant Tracy & Jakke Campos

Pastor Bret joins Garett and Garrett to discuss the meaning of Easter Sunday and why the resurrection is so important to the Christian faith. 

The finale of our 3 Part series about Michael Green's Book, "But Don't All Religions Lead to God?"

Garrett Ward is back for part 2 of our conversation about other religions. 

Garett and Garrett begin their dive into discussing other religions. What do they believe? How do they differ from Christianity? What do they get wrong? How do we know Christianity is the "right" answer? Today, Garett and Garrett start with discussing a book by Michael Green called, "But Don't All Religions Lead to God?" 

What is the prosperity gospel? How is it misleading? What are the dangers of it? Pastor Bret, Erika Barba & Kaitlin Elliott join Garett in the green room to answer these questions and discuss how to identify false teachings. 

This week on the Spring Hills Podcast, Garett discusses the different Care ministries we have available at Spring Hills with John Barrett and Garrett Ward.  Stephen Ministries Rooted: Spiritual Mentoring Marriage Mentoring Small Groups/Recovery Groups/Care Groups Saturday Serve Prayer Ministry

This week, Garett is joined by 2 of the Spring Hills Church interns to talk about the ministry opportunities that we have for young adults. 

Garett Elliott, Jon Knapp and Garrett Ward continue our series on defending your faith by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Christian Faith. 

Social media within the church is a relatively new way to minister to our community. This week, Erika Barba, the Creative Lead on the Spring Hills Church staff, shares about the strategies behind the Spring Hills social media presence. 

Pastors Bret Avlakeotes and Jon Knapp join Garett to discuss some of the most commonly asked questions about the Christian faith. 

This week, Garett chats with Jon Knapp and Garrett Ward about the true meaning of Christmas. What are the differences between the secular view of Christmas and the Christian view of Christmas? What is advent? Why did Jesus come to earth as a baby? Listen in for some answers to these questions and more!

In this episode, Garett brings back Justen Overlander, the Associate Producer of The Chosen, to talk about Christmas with the Chosen,  the response to Season 2 and a little of what to expect with Season 3. Don't miss out on hearing Justen share some amazing things that God is doing through The Chosen. 

This week, we take some time to highlight one of our Spring Hills Team Members, Garrett Bruner, to hear about his heart for serving in the Spring Hills Kids Ministry. 

This week, Garett is joined by two members of the Spring Hills Worship team to talk about joyful worship. 

Garett talks with Pastors John Barrett and Paul Ortlinghaus about the rewards and the challenges that come with raising teenagers in 2021. 

Katherine Krulish and Jon Knapp join Garett in the green room to talk about YTHX and to share what Spring Hills Church has to offer 4th-6th graders as well as Jr. High and High School students.