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He's no stranger to our church nor to our podcast so we are excited to welcome back Blaine Bartel for today's episode. Pastor Rodney sits down with Blaine by Zoom as he revisits his background of how God is using his story of overcoming sexual and pornography addiction for the betterment of the kingdom of God. Through "Katharos", a book he authored that encourages the sexual purity of men, many lives have been changed and transformed.

Here at North, we make it a priority to support church plants local and abroad and on today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Misael Lucano of Bolivia! Misael and his family were with us here in the States last year for a church planting residency and have already begin to make a major impact in their country. Listen in as he gives powerful updates and for a special surprise at the end where we celebrate our 20th birthday by giving back!

In today's podcast, Pastor Rodney sits down with Pastor Mikel French, a global evangelist to many countries in Europe and Asia but specifically to Russia. With over 100 trips there, the most recent in January, he talks about the growing passion for Christ within a country of such turmoil. Revival is happening and our prayers are needed for all caught in the current conflict with Ukraine.

Today's episode is extra special considering what's going on in our world right now. Pastor Rodney sits down, by Zoom, with Jim King, founder of House of Joy in Kahovka, Ukraine - an orphanage, created to love on kids. Jim talks about his call to ministry in Ukraine decades ago, how the Russian invasion has affected operations at the orphanage and ways in which you can assist.

Pastor Rodney sits down with a special guest all the way from Kenya! Pastor Gibson is on the board of Arise Africa, and he joins us today to talk with Pastor Rodney about leadership. They discuss how to handle tension, prioritizing, and the value of raising up other leaders around you who can help you.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney talks with John Bobb-Semple as he passionately discusses the parallels of black history and the word of God. He reminds us that we are to bear one another's burdens which will always be cost you your own comfort. How do we love our neighbor as Christ commands us? We do it by listening to how they need to be loved. Such a powerful episode!

On today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Chaplain Ron Lindsey. They talk about some of the incredible things that God is doing in our prison system. They also give some important information on how each of us can help spread the Gospel to those who are incarcerated.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with none other than Shannon Fouts to discuss the spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting. Shannon shares with us that a "discipline" should not be viewed as something negative but something empowering. As we've wrapped up our 21 days of Prayer and Fasting, don't allow it to be something that you do only once a year. Make it a lifestyle. She reminds us that fasting isn't about what you're giving up, but about what you're gaining.

Today's episode is a powerful one. Pastor Rodney sits down with David Mullikin to discuss praying prayers of faith. Because our identity is in Christ, our authority is in Him so we must pray prayers of faith even if we do it afraid. David reminds us that it's about persistence in our prayers and not necessarily about the size of our faith -- but the size of our God.

1 Corinthians 15:33 says, "Bad company corrupts good character." In today's podcast, Pastor Samson sits down with our Student Pastor Christian Velez to discuss the importance of biblical community as a believer. Pastor Christian shares his story about how his transition from Puerto Rico to Oklahoma was made easier because of great friends he connected himself with. He challenges us to be aware of the company we keep and to make sure WE are good company to those around us. 

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney talks with Rickey Thomas, Pastor of Freedom Worship, a new church plant in NE Oklahoma City. Discussing what's been most important throughout his journey through life and ministry, Pastor Rickey attests to the criticalness of faith and trust in God. "Just because the favor of God is on your life doesn't mean that the assignment will be easy."For more information about his ministry, go to www.freedomworship.net

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Stephen Kuert, missionary to East Africa to discuss the impact he's made through church planting, some of the challenges he's faced and the importance of relationship with God and with others through discipleship. He reminds us that authentic discipleship calls for us to be real and transparent with Christ.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Haley Scully, author of Land and Sky, as she discusses the importance of getting into God's word and hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit as a follower of Christ. She reminds us that when we get in His word, we will know the purpose and plan for our lives. "You may regret the day you told God no but you will never regret telling Him yes!"

For more than a dozen years, North Church has partnered with Pastor Oscar Ynfante and his church, Torrente de Vida, and One Child Matters in the Dominican Republic. Through our Heart for His House initiative, we have been able to help provide education, healthcare and spiritual leadership to hundreds of kids. In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Pastor Oscar as he shares his testimony of how he came to Christ and some of the most important lessons he's learned over the years in ministry.

Todd Stamps, North Church's missionary to Portugal, grew up in a home where the word of God was made a priority. With his father being the author of a biblical commentary, a desire to read and study God's word was birthed early within his heart. In today's episode, he discusses with Pastor Rodney the significance of the Bible in the life of a Christian and how knowing and understanding it helps us live out our faith. 

In part two of Pastor Rodney's interview with Bishop Philip Kitoto of Kenya, the conversation transitions to talk about the importance of having healthy relationships in your life. Bishop Kitoto is an author of a newspaper column about marriage and relationships with more than 10 million readers across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In this episode, he discusses the importance of priorities in your relationships and stresses that in order to be a great leader, you must first lead your home well.To read one of over 700 articles published by Bishop Kitoto, go to https://nation.africa/kenya/philip-kitoto-2802.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney talks with Bishop Philip Kitoto, the Superintendent of Kenya for the Assemblies of God, in the first of a two-part series about the impact he and his churches are making in East Africa. With the responsibility of overseeing over 4,000 churches and 5,000 pastors, along with a University, Bishop Kitoto and his leadership have been able to provide hope and encouragement to so many across the continent of Africa.

As we come off a powerful weekend from our Night of Worship, check out today's episode as Pastor Rodney sits down with Alton Eugene of Maverick City and Bethel to discuss emotionally healthy spirituality and mental health as it pertains to life and ministry. This is an AMAZING episode and worth the listen. 

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Lance Lang, the Founder and Executive Director of Hope is Alive, a residential addiction recovery program. Lance has a powerful testimony of how God delivered him from drug and alcohol addiction and is now paying it forward to hundreds of others who have followed this same path. His message of hope and deliverance is one that is sure to encourage everyone who hears it.

John 1:1 -- "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." In our 40th episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Pastor Heady Coleman of our Guthrie location to discuss the importance of God's word in our lives. The word of God is transformative, powerful and life-changing. 

You've heard of LOVE OKC but are you familiar with the story of how it all started? In today's episode, Pastor Rodney Fouts sits down with Pastor Clint Smith to reminisce on the beginnings of the event and organization, the impact it's had on our communities and our big event this Saturday, October 2nd -- the LOVE OKC Drive-Thru! Listen to learn about this great outreach initiative, who helps sponsor this event, and how you can be involved.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Darius McGlory to talk about the power and importance of discipleship. It is one thing to know Christ and it's another to be His disciple. Listen to Darius' amazing testimony and think of what you can do to start or help others along their discipleship journey.

Today's episode features Jed Chappell, CEO of OKCity Center, which is an organization that exists to bring relief and restoration to people in the Oklahoma City metro area. Pastor Rodney talks with Jed about the impact his organization is making and how it all started with God taking him from a life of drug dealing and even a shootout with police, to preaching and helping others.

This Labor Day episode features a hard working individual of our community, Pastor Derrick Scobey of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Listen as he and Pastor Rodney sit down to discuss some of the initiatives birthed by him that have greatly impacted thousands of individuals all across the state. You will also hear of the restoring and redemptive power of Christ as it pertains to his personal testimony.

In this special edition episode of the podcast, Pastor Rodney interviews Ruby Stamps, who was born, raised and lived in Pakistan until she married and immigrated to the United States. She gives us an inside look into life in the Middle East and shares with us how we can specifically pray for those affected by what's happening in Afghanistan right now.

Wrapping up our Revival speakers, Pastor Rodney sits down with Sheila Harper of Save One as she shares her powerful testimony of overcoming the struggles after having an abortion and how she's made it her life's mission to help others who have gone through the same experience. She reminds us that we serve a God that is merciful and gives us His redemptive power.

Today's episode features another speaker from our Revival, Pastor David Perkins of Radiant Church in Kansas City. Pastor Rodney sits down with him to discuss the miracle-working, transformative power found in prayer.  He reminds us that God hears and answers every prayer we pray.

The fourth of our dynamic revival speakers, Pastor Nick Callaway of Go Church in Denver, Colorado is interviewed by Pastor Rodney to discuss life, family and the power of perseverance. 

Continuing with our Revival series, Pastor Rodney sits down with Pastor Choco De Jesus to discuss the great impact he's had on the city of Chicago, his ministry timeline and his new book "Love them Anyway." Listen in and see how Pastor De Jesus embodies the philosophy to "catch all the fish and let Jesus do the cleaning."

As revival continues, Pastor Rodney sits down with Bishop Joel Tudman from The Potter's House after he brought a POWERFUL message to our church family. During this conversation, they discuss his impact on student-athletes at Oklahoma State University, his transition to being a bi-vocational pastor of a thriving ministry, balancing a blending family and his transition to the opportunity of a lifetime.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with our first Revival guest, Pastor Greg Ford of One Church, to discuss life, his viral baptism video and ways in which to handle conflict. His transparency and practical application is guaranteed to be a blessing to you.

In today's episode, our location pastors, Pastor Samson Varughese and Pastor Heady Coleman discuss Revival. Revival is here, not only in the sense of our upcoming experiences over the next few weeks, but also in the hearts and lives of our church family. Through groups, gathering together, and prayer - REVIVAL IS HERE. Are you ready?

The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season video series based on the true stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ. Last year, we presented a few of these episodes where Pastor Rodney would provide practical application messages of what we watched. In today's podcast, Pastor Rodney sits down with Corey White to discuss his involvement in this process and how he assisted with the script writing presented to the church.

Blaine Bartel was a nationally-recognized and respected name in the Christian world when it all came crashing down as his 20-plus year addiction to pornography and sexual vices was made public. Listen as Pastor Rodney sits down with him and he recounts this dark time in his life but also the amazing, redeeming, resurrecting power of Christ in his life.

Meet the man behind the infectious smile and heart of gold as Pastor Rodney interviews Misael Lucano, our Resident Church Planter from Bolivia. Hear about how a two-week visit to the United States turned into a 9-month stay when the borders of his country were closed during covid and how God allowed him to become an impactful part of our ministry here at North. Listen in as he shares his heart for ministry and ways in which you can partner with him and his family.

You're in for a treat with today's episode! Pastor Rodney is interviewed by his son, Gavin Fouts for our special Father's Day episode. Listen in as they discuss the joys of fatherhood, the importance of Christ in parenting, and ways in which all men can be father figures in the lives of others. 

After a powerful night of worship, Crystal Manu sits down with Alton Eugene, to discuss his Oklahoma roots, his path to Christ, and what's it's been like to lead and write with some of the greatest worship groups - Maverick City and Bethel Worship. Listen in as he shares his heart and what worship really means to him.

One of our standards here at North Church is, "We will invest the best in the next generation" and that's something we truly take to heart. In this episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with our Student Pastor, Christian Velez, to discuss the various areas of our student ministry and why it's so important to mentor, guide and invest in our young people.

May 31, 2021 marked the centennial anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In today's episode, Pastor Heady Coleman, of our Guthrie location, sits down with Lieutenant Wayland Cubit, a 22-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Police Department to discuss the impact of this tragedy, the resilience of the community and how hard conversations are best had with people you have an authentic relationship with. Listen as they discuss reconciliation, forgiveness and God's love.

In the third, and final, part of the interview with Mart Green, you will hear the heart  behind the Illuminations Bible Translation initiative where the goal is to have the Bible translated into all heart languages -- those spoken, for the deaf, and for those who don't know how to read. At the end, you'll hear ways in which you can contribute to this amazing project.

"God's word is a love letter to everybody." - Mart GreenIn this episode, Part II of the interview series with Mart Green, we hear the powerful testimony of how Mart got involved in bible translation as God reminded him of the "return on investment" for those who come to know Christ through His word. Listen in as Pastor and Mart discuss the importance of God's word and the blessing that comes from having a hunger for it.

In this very special episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with his wife, Pastor Shannon, to discuss motherhood and the parallels of one of the toughest jobs on the planet and living the Christian life: sacrifice, giving, commitment, mentoring and love. 

Today, Pastor Rodney sits down with special guest Mart Green of Mardel Christian and Education and Hobby Lobby as he shares his story. Listen in as he talks about having a heart for generosity and the legacy of his family.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down and talks with Carlos Ynfante, the leader of our prayer team and Spanish ministry, to discuss a bit of his background, how the partnership with North Church was created and how he has made a big impact here at North.

God's word is authentic, it's powerful, it's alive and life-changing. In John 8, Jesus shows a great example of why He's such a merciful Savior when he demonstrates being full of both truth and grace after his encounter with the woman caught in the act of adultery. The command to "Go and sin no more" wasn't just for her, but for all of us. Listen as Pastor Rodney breaks down how it's possible for us to follow this command.

When a believer is baptized, they are proclaiming the gospel message. Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and lives again. If the meaning of baptism could be boiled down to one word, it would be identification. Baptism speaks primarily of a personal, public identification with Jesus Christ. In this episode, Pastor Rodney discusses why baptism is so important. 

Matthew 25:40 - "I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" In this episode, Pastor Rodney sits down to talk with Erin Goodin, CEO of the City Rescue Mission as she discusses the vision of the organization and ways in which we can be of assistance to those who are homeless or near homeless. You can help by participating in our Love Our City initiative where North Church will be donating money and items to the City Rescue Mission to provide a bit of relief to this community. For more information, visit www.north.church/loveourcity.

With Easter in mind, Pastor Rodney and Pastor Samson sit down to discuss the resurrection. They honestly evaluate the information about what happened after Jesus was crucified and explain why the resurrection is still so important today.

Today, Pastor Rodney and Pastor Samson discuss the importance of sharing the Gospel with the people around you and inviting them to get to know Jesus. Pastor Samson shares the powerful story of how his life was changed by an invitation to attend church. As Easter approaches, we are challenged to reach out and invite the people around us to come with us to church so they can know Jesus. 

In the good times, we need community. In the bad times, we certainly need community. The year 2020 brought a lot of isolation throughout the world, yet, here at North, we saw exponential growth in our groups by committing to the standard, "We refuse to live life alone." Take a listen as Crystal Manu sits down with Pastor Clint Smith to discuss the impact of community.

On today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Karen Coon as she shares her personal testimony from addiction to redemption. While it may not be in the form of drugs, addiction is real and affects all of us in some way. Addiction brings deception but repentance, forgiveness and healing is here for all.