Vaughn Forest Weekly Message Podcast

In this episode, we dive into what true mercy looks like, why judgmentalism falls short of God's call, and how spiritually mature Christians can evaluate with grace, not condemnation. Join Chad, Jim and Matt as they talk about mercy from God, mercy from people, and how we grow into both.

Church hurt is real—but so is healing. In this episode, we dive into Ephesians 5:25–32 to uncover how Jesus treats His Bride—the Church—and what that means for us. If we truly love Christ, we're called to love, support, and commit to His Church, even when it's hard. Discover how your relationship with Jesus is reflected in how you treat His people. Join Jim, Chad, and Matt as we look at moving from hurt to healing.

What if following Jesus means unlearning some of the things you picked up in church? In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we walk through Luke 7:36–50 and watch Jesus confront two kinds of sin, redefine forgiveness, and flip faithfulness on its head. Whether you've been wounded by church culture or burdened by religious pressure, Jesus offers something better: grace, freedom, and love. Join Chad, Jim, and Matt as they unpack unlearning shame and self-righteousness—and to learn Jesus. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Calvary Road, Roy Hession https://amazon.com/Calvary-Road-Roy-Hession/dp/1619582260/

On this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we dive into Church Hurt — the real wounds, the cliques, and the way church can sometimes get it wrong. We'll unpack how the true Christian community isn't about walls or rules — it's about a journey centered on Jesus, marked by grace, honesty, and healing. Join Jim, Chad, and Matt as they call us back to the heart of it all.

If God is all-powerful, why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't there have been another way? On this episode of The Other Six Podcast, the conversation wrestles with one of the most profound theological questions: Why was the cross necessary? You'll explore Jesus' plea in the Garden of Gethsemane, the holiness of God, the weight of human sin, and how Jesus became the bridge between a holy God and a sinful world. Through Scripture and honest reflection, the episode uncovers how the sacrificial system pointed to Jesus, how sin separates us from God, and why our understanding of holiness shapes how we live out our faith today. Plus, there's a powerful challenge to consider the “dash”—the life we live between birth and death—and how surrendering control to Christ gives it purpose. Join Chad, Jim, and Matt on this powerful episode of The Other Six Podcast as they help you connect Sunday to the other six days of the week. Resources Mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/He-Descended-Dead-Evangelical-Theology/dp/0830852581

In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we wrap up our Godsend series with a powerful Palm Sunday message. We explore how the Christian life is meant to flow out, just like Jesus demonstrated: He got out, looked out, and spread out (Matthew 9:35–10:7). As we step into Holy Week, we reflect on the One who was sent for us—and who now sends us. It all begins at the cross. Join Chad, Matt, and Lindsay as they unpack a life that is flowing out!

Who's in your circle? When life hits hard, who's carrying your mat to Jesus? In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we dive into the story from Mark 2:1–12, where a group of friends do whatever it takes to get their paralyzed friend in front of Jesus—even if it means tearing a hole in a roof. We talk about the power of faith-filled friendships, the miracle of new life in Christ, and why love sometimes looks like a construction project. Join Chad, Jim, and Matt as they unpack what it means to have friends of faith—and to be one.

In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we explore what it truly means to live a “sent life” for Jesus. We break down the essence of the gospel—what it is and what it isn't—while tackling common misconceptions. How do we differentiate good life advice from the transformative message of Christ? If you've ever wondered what it really means to live for something bigger than yourself, this conversation is for you! So join Jim, Matt, and Chad as they unpack what it looks like to practically live on mission every day.

In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we dive into the topic of baptism—We'll explore the differences between infant baptism and believer's baptism, discuss the role of child dedication, and answer the big question: Who should get baptized? Whether you're questioning your own baptism or just curious about different theological views, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Join Pastors Jim and Chad as we break it all down and explore what Scripture has to say about this important step of faith!

God's people live on mission. We are called to proclaim His name, as instruments in the grand story He is writing. Baptism is just the beginning, and our faith sends us out with purpose to help others follow Jesus. As we disciple others, God shapes us in the process. Join Chad, Jim and Matt as they discuss intentional living, engaging with our neighbors, and embracing our sent purpose with awareness and faithfulness. This is God's family on God's mission—let's live it out together! Resources mentioned in this episode: Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission - https://a.co/d/fDq60x8 The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative - https://a.co/d/bZ8UVhe

Baptism is more than just a ceremony—it's the beginning of a life centered in Christ. In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we dive into baptism's meaning, symbolism, and significance. What does it represent? How does it differ from salvation? And why is it an important step in your faith journey? Join Chad, Jim, and Lindsay as they unpack the transformation that comes with baptism, and discuss how we shift from being self-centered to Christ-centered. Whether you're considering baptism or simply want to deepen your understanding, this podcast is for you. Ready to take the next step? Let's grow in faith together!

God doesn't just show up in the high moments of life—He meets us right in the middle of our struggles. In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we dive into how Jesus conquered death to destroy the power of the enemy and how we can invite God into our hardest moments. Whether you're walking through a tough season, facing fear, or feeling overwhelmed, God is near. He sees you, He's fighting for you, and He is ready to bring peace, strength, and victory into your situation. Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Jim as we unpack this powerful truth and discover how to trust God in the valley.

Have you ever wrestled—physically, mentally, or spiritually—with something you just couldn't overcome? In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we dive into the story of Jacob, the man who wrestled with God and came out forever changed. What are you holding onto that God is asking you to release? How does your name—your identity—reflect who you are and who God is shaping you to be? Sometimes, God has to break us in order to remake us. After the breaking comes the making! Tune in as Pastors Chad, Jim, and Matt unpack the struggle, the surrender, and the transformation that follows.

Have you ever taken a test in school? You start the test and release you don't know any of the answers. Can't life be like that? Many times we don't know the answers to life's biggest questions. On this episode of The Other Six Podcast, join Pastors Chad and Jim as they dive into the story of Job—his trials, his raw honesty, and the lessons we can learn from his suffering. Is there a difference between tempting and testing? How do we walk alongside a friend in the middle of a mess? And what does it mean to trust God's process when we don't understand what's happening behind the scenes? Tune in as we wrestle with these deep truths and more! Resources Mentioned: The Bible Project video on Divine Council - https://youtube.com/watch?v=e1rai6WoOJU Who is “The Satan” in the Book of Job from the Bible Project - https://bit.ly/3WWidBM Unseen Realm by Dr. Michael Heiser to learn about the Divine Council Worldview - https://bit.ly/3WX70kx Dr. Michael Heiser's Divine Council Worldview Video Lecture Series - https://bit.ly/3Cz6tyt The Naked Bible Podcast with Dr. Michael Heiser: The Book of Job - https://bit.ly/4jVy4KL

Is your garage packed with everything but the car it was meant for? Sometimes, our hearts can be the same—filled with distractions, worries, and everything except God. But the truth is, our hearts are nothing without Jesus. He is the only one who can truly fill the emptiness and bring purpose to our lives. In this episode of “The Other Six Podcast,” we dive into what it means to clear out the clutter in our lives so He can take His rightful place. Join Pastors Chad, Jim, and Wes as they explore faith, surrender, and making room for God to move in powerful ways!

Have you ever flipped the switch on a power strip, expecting everything to turn on, only to realize nothing happened? Then you look around and notice the power strip wasn't plugged into the source. It's a frustrating but powerful reminder: without being connected to the source, there's no power. For Christians, it's important to be connected to God. He is the source of all that is good and effective in our lives. In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, join Pastors Jim, Matt, and Chad as they uncover the truth of God, and discover how prayer connects us to the ultimate source of strength and purpose.

Have you ever prayed for something with all your heart, only to hear “No,” “Wait,” or even struggle to discern God's answer? In this episode of The Other Six Podcast, we dive into what it means to truly connect with God through prayer—not as a transaction, but as a relationship. Join Pastors Jim, Matt, and Chad as they explore how to navigate God's “No,” embrace the purpose in His “Wait,” and trust that if He wanted it differently, it would already be so.

New Year, New You… and New Prayers! Jumpstart your year with our Teach Us to Pray series, where we dive into the heart of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Discover how prayer isn't just about heads bowed and eyes closed—it's a life-giving conversation with God! Whether you're a prayer warrior or just learning to “pray without ceasing,” this week's episode will show you how prayer is as essential as breathing. We'll explore how to build a deeper relationship with God, one honest and heartfelt chat at a time. Ready to make prayer a way of life? Join the conversation with Pastors Jim, Matt, and Chad. Don't just start your year—pray your way through it!

Welcome to 2025! As the ball drops in Times Square and the calendar flips over to a new year, many of us are in a place where we are looking back at 2024 and trying to figure out how to make this next year a better one. Whether it's losing weight, achieving financial goals, spending more time with family, or whatever else might be on your 2025 Bingo Card, we all want to make 2025 count. So how do we do that? What is the best way for us to start our year off right? Scripture makes it clear that if your foundation isn't correct, nothing else that you build will be right either. If we are trying to do better in the new year, we must start with a focus on the Lord. But what does that look like practically? Join Pastors Jim, Hardy, and Chad for a conversation that look back on all that God has done in 2024, the importance of getting back to spiritual basics in 2025, and how to encounter Jesus like never before as we all move into a new season.

Have you ever tried to fill up a glass with too much water? Or maybe tried to put too much of something into a container? What happens? Every single time, it overflows, spills out. Typically, only so much of something can occupy a certain amount of space. We all know this. And yet, the Bible tells us that Jesus was both fully God and fully man. What does that even mean? How can that be? Is it even possible for two different natures to exist in one person? If so, what does that mean for us? The truth is that the full divinity and full humanity of Christ matter. Without both, it would be impossible for us as to relate to God and experience salvation. So how does the mystery of the incarnation work and what are the implications for our daily lives? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Wes for a conversation on the divinity and humanity of Christ as our “God With Us” series continues.

What is your favorite Christmas song? All of us have one. Maybe it's Oh Holy Night, or Joy to the World. For some, it doesn't get any better than when Bing Crosby sings White Christmas. Or maybe you are like Pastor Jim and Pastor Chad and Little Drummer Boy feels like it is about you! One of the most well known songs that is sung every year around Christmas is “Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel.” That name, “Emmanuel,” literally means “God With Us.” It also means that Christmas is a reminder that God put on flesh, stepped out of Heaven and into our dark and dying world, and became one of us. It's a thought that almost seems too big to be true, and yet it is. So what does the incarnation of God in human form mean for us? Obviously, that was part of the plan in order that humanity could be redeemed from sin and death, but are there implications beyond just salvation? Join Pastors Jim and Chad for a conversation on the incarnation of Jesus and what Almighty God putting on flesh in the form of a baby in Bethlehem means for us today.

So many people spend their lives waiting for one thing or the next. Maybe it's a relationship, or a job, or just waiting to grow up or have your circumstances change. Often, it can feel like all we do is wait. Never is the wait more obvious or felt than at Christmas time. We wait to open our presents. We wait to see if loved ones will make it home for the big day. Some of us just wait in line so that we can finally get what we need to make the day perfect for those around us. But what if God had a plan for you in the waiting? What if there is purpose in the seasons of waiting in our lives? Christmas reminds us that the world was waiting…waiting for Christ to come so that we could experience peace, joy, and love in our lives. Just like God showed up at Christmas as an answer to the waiting of the world, He can show up in your life today to help you grow in the waiting. Join the crew from the Other Six Podcast as Christmas begins and we talk about the seasons of waiting in our lives and how God wants to use those seasons to grow you in Him.

What does it mean to be faithful? Usually when we think of the word “Faithful,” we think of wedding vows or a geyser out west. Being faithful means you can be depended on, trusted. But can we honestly say that we are faithful 100% of the time? Truth is, we all fail at times. So can we ever really find anything or anyone that is always faithful, no matter what? Scripture says that God is faithful. In our Unchanging God series, we know that it means that God is ALWAYS faithful. He is dependable, solid, never-failing, always true to what He says He will do. So what are the implications of that for our lives? Join Pastors Jim and Chad for a conversation on the faithfulness of God and what that means for us as our Unchanging God series continues.

Five hundred and forty-four times in the Bible God is referred to as “Holy.” The holiness of God is His primary attribute. Around God's throne all manner of creatures repeat a chorus of the holiness of God without end. But what does it mean when we say that God is holy? Is it just some sort of “churchy” word that we use, or does it have some deeper significance? The holiness of God is not something that we are supposed to just gloss over. The truth that God is holy has significant impact on our lives. So what does it look like to live a life that reflects the holy nature of our never-changing God? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on the holiness of God, what we mean when we say that God is holy, and the implications of God's unchanging holiness on our everyday lives.

In a day and age where it seems like you can't be sure about much of anything, you can always be sure that things will change. With this Tuesday being election day, that fact is more at the front of our minds than ever. So in such a turbulent world full of change, what can you really rely on? Scripture makes it clear that while everything else changes, our God never does. God is always who He is. He is the Great I AM, from everlasting to everlasting. He is always good, always faithful, always holy, and always constant. So what does that mean for us? What are the implications for our lives of an unchanging God? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on the nature of God and how His constancy provides peace in the midst of any storm.

Over the last five weeks we have taken a journey together through Scripture concerning the topic of marriage. This week on The Other Six Podcast, Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt are talking through all the lessons we have learned in this series and unpacking each week's topic in greater detail. Please consider sharing this podcast with a friend!

Divorce. It's not something we talk about often in church. And yet, studies show that almost everyone has been impacted by divorce in some way. Maybe you have been through a divorce. Maybe you know someone who has. Maybe they were even super close to you and that divorce caused a lasting impact on your life. Regardless of to what level it has affected you, divorce is constantly around us and the statistics aren't getting any better on it. So what do we do? Ignore the topic and hope it goes away? Or face it head on and learn what Scripture has to say about it? The truth is that no matter what your experience with or around divorce may be, there is hope and a future for those who are in Christ. Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a discussion on divorce, what the Bible has to say on this topic, and how to guard our marriages against the attacks of the enemy.

Husbands, we examined your role closely last week, so this week on The Other Six Podcast it is all about Mrs Right! The role of the wife in marriage can be confusing or misunderstood. We hear words like “submit” and “leadership” in the marriage relationship, but what does that mean? Does the husband have carte blanche to make his wife do whatever he wants? What does it mean for a wife to follow her husband's leadership? What about when he is not leading well, what is a wife to do then? These questions aren't just an intellectual or theological exercise, they have real life implications for our lives and marriage relationships. So what does the Bible have to say? The good news is that Scripture is clear on these topics. Join Pastors Jim and Chad with special guest, Lindsay Layton, for a conversation on Mrs Right and her role in marriage as our “Oops! Did I Marry the Wrong Person?” series continues.

We have all seen the stereotypes: the bumbling husband in a marriage that can never do anything right, always making a mistake or saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. The other side of that coin is the domineering husband, who always seems to be harsh or unloving in his relationship with his wife. Just watch any sitcom or tv show and typically in less than 5 minutes you will see examples of these stereotypes play out. But is that reality? Is that how it should be? The truth is, God has called men in marriage to be an example of He loves the church. So how do we do that? How can we live up to being Mr Right in our marriage relationships? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on what a biblical Mr Right looks like and how husbands and wives can better live out the thriving marriages that the Lord desires for us.

Marriage. When we think of the word, most of us think of white dresses, cake, and wedding bells. We think of happily ever afters, romantic comedies, and undying passion. But is that what marriage really is? What happens when the shine of the wedding day fades and we are left with the reality of two people trying to live together and start a family, all the while dealing with incompatibilities and the difficulties of life? What do you do when you feel like maybe, just maybe, your marriage is heading in the wrong direction? The truth is that everyone who has ever been married throughout history has been there. Marriage is tough. The good news is that God's Word has a lot to say about our marriages and how we can thrive in them. Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a discussion on marriage as we kick off a new message series designed to help us see our marriages through the lens of God's design and find true purpose in joy in our relationship with our spouse.

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Other Six Podcast! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in along the way to make this incredible milestone possible. Here is a question: have you ever had a bad habit in your life that you have tried to break? Most of us have. Maybe it was to stop drinking too much caffeine. Maybe you weren't going to bed on time and always woke up tired in the morning. Or maybe it was something even more difficult. Bad habits can be tough to get rid of, but what about developing good habits in your life? That can often be just as challenging. Perhaps you are tying to get into a good exercise and diet routine, or maybe you are trying to find more time to spend with your family each day. Whatever it is, good habits take time to develop. What about the habit of reading God's Word? Many of us want to spend time with the Lord each day, but so much of the time our Bible reading is the first thing to go when life gets busy. So how do we develop the good habit of engaging with Scripture on a daily basis? Join pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on understanding the Bible and some practical ways to implement the habitual reading of God's Word into our lives every day.

It's hard to know who to trust these days. Between A.I., fake news, scammers, and a lack of credible sources of information, it can honestly be incredibly easy to fall into a pattern of skepticism in our lives. And while a healthy dose of being skeptical is good (Anyone want to buy a bridge? I am selling one!) it can lead to bitterness and an overflow of negativity in our lives. In our culture, the Bible is often the subject of high doses of skepticism. It's a book that claims to be the inspired Word of God to humanity…that's a big claim! And yet, there are big facts backing up that claim. So if the Bible is God's message to us, then what does that mean for our lives? What are we expected to know about God's Word and do with God's Word? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a discussion on being skeptical in our culture today, the authority of the Bible in our lives, and the overall message of this amazing collection of books known as the Bible.

When you think about it, the entirety of what Christians believe is based on what is written in the Bible. It's our ultimate authority, our ultimate truth, and our ultimate message from the Lord. Whenever we gage if something is trustworthy or not, it's Scripture that we appeal to in order to determine if something is from God or not. But is it trustworthy? Do the copies of the Bible that we read today remain true to what was originally written? How can we even know the answer to that question? If the Bible is a collection of books written over 1500 years by so many different authors that we don't even have the original copies of, how can we truly trust it? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on the reliability of the Bible, how we can have faith that it is truly the Word of God, and the overwhelming evidence of the miracle of Scripture.

As we begin our journey into the Bible, the first question that we must stop and ask is “how can we know that this is the Word of God?” It's a great question. To say that God speaks to us and does so through this book known as the Bible is a pretty audacious claim, so is it true? As Christians, we say we believe every word of Scripture is given to us by God, but what does that really mean? And how did it happen? Was there a heavenly tape recorder or did God just tell the authors of Scripture to “jot this down real quick”? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a discussion on divine inspiration in the writing of God's message to all of mankind in the form of the Bible.

For the past six weeks, we have been on a journey together of looking at how we are to interact with one another in God's family. We have talked about loving one another, honoring one another, praying for one another, and more. These “one another” actions are the things in God's family that we are expected to do, the way we invest in one another. But what about the things we are not supposed to do? Think about your own family. Your family probably has rules and expectations, and some of those include negative actions that you are not to do. In the same way, in God's family, there are things we are not to do in order to protect the family of God from the enemy. So what are those things? What are the negative “one anothers” that protect? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a discussion on the No-No's of God's family as our One Anothers message series wraps up but the One Another Life continues on.

Honor is an interesting concept when you think about it. We have heard since we were little that we are to “honor your father and mother.” The word honor also brings to mind a courtroom with a judge and someone saying “yes, your honor.” But what does that word really mean? Is it just showing them respect? Or maybe holding them in high esteem? What does it truly look like to honor someone? And what about the folks who are difficult to honor? How are we supposed to treat them? The Bible makes it clear: honor is a big deal to God. So if we are to live a life that shows honor to people, what does God's Word say about how we are to carry that out? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on what honor is, how to honor those who seem unhonorable, and some practical ways to show honor to those around you as we continue to live out the One Another life.

The importance of prayer in the life of the believer cannot be overstated. Again and again in the Bible we see accounts of people praying to the Lord and seeing amazing things happen. Through prayer, armies are defeated, the blind see, the lame walk, and the dead are brought back to life. Prayer is quite literally the way we talk to God and one of the ways that God speaks to us. In God's family, we are commanded to pray for one another, with all kinds of requests and on all kinds of occasions. But what about when we pray and we don't see results? What about praying in the tough times when we just don't feel like it? How can we lean on the power of prayer when God feels far away? And how can we open up to others about what is going on in our lives when it could be embarrassing or shameful? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on the importance of prayer and how we can utilize prayer in God's family as we live out the One Another life that the Lord has called us to.

At some point in everyone's life, we have all struggled with being accepted or rejected. Maybe in elementary school you were picked last for dodgeball. Maybe in middle school you were made fun of. Maybe in high school you were left out of the group. Maybe as an adult you were pushed aside or dismissed as not important enough to consider. The truth is, no matter who you are or where you are from, rejection has at some point come to call on you. In God's family, however, we are called to accept one another. Even so, people have still experienced a lack of acceptance from those in the church. That can be especially painful. Then there is the world around us. Our culture is constantly screaming “accept me the way I am!“, so is that what we are supposed to do? Blind acceptance no matter what? But how can we accept those who are living a lifestyle contrary to what the Bible says? The Bible makes it clear that acceptance is so important, but how do we practically and faithfully live out a one another lifestyle of accepting like Scripture calls us to in the world today? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on what Biblical acceptance looks like, where to draw the line when it comes to sin, and how God expects His children to accept one another in His family.

There is really nothing that everyone in the entire world can agree on, but the closest statement that might find universal acceptance is that life is tough. Did we hear an “amen” there through the screen? The burdens of life can be so difficult to deal with. Truthfully, for many, it seems like those burdens get tougher every day. We carry so many burdens in our lives like our finances, relationships, job concerns, marriage, health…the list goes on and on. But are these things meant to be burdens? And are we meant to carry them alone? Or does God have a better plan for us to help us when we face the burdens of this life? The truth is that God has given us His family as a way for us to bear one another's burdens and to help each other in our times of need. But how do we access that? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a conversation on the burdens of this life and how God has designed us to be in relationship with one another to help ease the weights of life that so many of us carry.

When it comes to the concept of love, there is no shortage of stories, songs, poems, movies, books, and more throughout all of human history that attempt to convey what it truly means to love someone. Even so, love, for some people, can be difficult to define. We know it when we experience it. We also know what it means to be unloved, to feel like we are isolated or alone or even hurt by those that we expected to feel love from. In Scripture, Jesus says that the world will know that we are followers of Him by the way that we love. Jesus is the perfect picture of true love, and we are called to be imitators of Him. So how do we do that? How do we, as imperfect people, love other imperfect people perfectly like Jesus did? Is that even possible? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a discussion on how to love like Jesus and how we are called to love one another in the family of God.

Families. We all have them. Most of the time we are grateful for our families, for the love and support they provide in the good times and the bad. There are times, however, where it can be tough to be around family. Family comes in all shapes and sizes as well. What may seem normal in one household can seem absolutely odd to a visitor from another family. There are traditional families, blended families, blood-relations, the family that you choose…the list goes on and on. In God's family, we see much the same thing. God has designed us to be in relationship with one another, so it is important for us to learn how to survive and thrive in the family of God. But what does that look like practically? What about when God's family seems or feels tough to be in? What about when we look around, and realize we NEED each other in this life? Join Pastors Jim, Chad, and Matt for a discussion on how to live with one another in God's family, some challenges that we all face in doing so, and experience the blessings that come along with being a part of the family of God.

After almost a year hiatus, The Other Six Podcast is back! Join Pastors Chad and Matt as they welcome the new Lead Pastor of Vaughn Forest Church, Jim Botts, to the podcast. Learn more about Jim's journey, take a deep dive into how the Lord has worked in his and his family's life to bring them to VFC, and celebrate God's faithfulness in every situation.

In scripture, Jesus tells His disciples that the world will know that they are followers of His by how they love. Obviously, the relationship that we have with one another as Christ-followers is important to the heart of God. But what about those that aren't followers of Jesus? What about folks that aren't like us? What about the people who seem to be in direct opposition to what we believe, that seem to seek to discredit our Savior and dismiss or even do harm to our faith? What does Jesus tell us to do in those situations? Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam for a discussion on loving those who are different than us, some phrases that everyone seems to think are in scripture but are not, Pastor Adam moving to a new season of ministry, and the future of the Other Six Podcast.

As you read through the Sermon on the Mount, you begin to see a theme emerging: Jesus changing the paradigms and established ideas of the day. For those in attendance on the mountain listening to the words of Christ, what Jesus was saying was absolutely a challenge to everything their culture had ingrained in them. These “counter cultural” thoughts drilled right through the letter of the law and got down to the heart of the matter…it's what is happening on the inside that then shows up externally to show who we really are. Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam for a discussion on letting your yes be yes, turning the other cheek, and going the extra mile as followers of Jesus as our “Sermon on the Mount” series continues.

Some of the things that Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount are hard to talk about. Like, really hard to talk about. Sexual purity can be one of those things. Jesus doesn't pull any punches, however, and He is clear with us on the fact that God expects us to exhibit purity in all of our relationships. With phrases like “if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out” and “if you hand causes you to sin, cut it off”, we can clearly see that the subject of purity matters a great deal to the heart of God…but we live in a culture that so often celebrates the opposite. So what do we do as followers of Jesus? Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam for a discussion on sexual purity, how we can strive for purity in our lives and relationships, and some practical tips on what living a life of purity looks like.

Have you ever been angry? Of course you have. The emotion of anger is something common to us all. Whether it's a momentary flare up as someone cuts you off in traffic, a righteous anger when you see something that ought not be, or a bitter anger that seeps into your life and takes control, all of us have felt it at some point. So if all of us experience anger, then it must not be that big of a deal, right? But what if it is a big deal? What if our anger can lead us to a place where our lives have no peace and no joy? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the issue of anger and uses some pretty harsh language and imagery when talking about what it can do to our lives. Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam for a discussion on anger, some ways that we can keep anger from taking over our lives, and how we can experience peace and joy through reconciliation. 

In the life of every Christ-follower, there exists questions. Questions like: What is it that I truly believe? What makes up the foundation of my faith? What is God looking for me to do in my life? How can I live a righteous life when I fail so much of the time? These are just some examples. The good news is, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives some great teaching that we can apply to our lives to help us answer some of these questions and grow in spiritual maturity. Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam for a discussion on salt and light, Christ and the law, and how we can pursue righteousness in our lives. Oh, and Matt has some big news to share!

It's considered by many to be the greatest sermon ever preached: the Sermon on the Mount. Found in Matthew Chapter 5, Jesus uses this sermon to kick-off His public ministry. Right off the rip, we see how Jesus turns so much of what people believed at the time on its head with the Beatitudes. The truth for us is the same as it was for those on the mount that day: that if we would apply the Beatitudes to our lives then we would see the kind spiritual growth that God desires for us. Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam for a discussion on the Beatitudes, what it looks like to apply them to our daily lives, and a deeper dive into the significance of the Sermon on the Mount as our journey into this new message series begins.

It's the day after Easter and the guys from the Other Six Podcast are talking about all things having to do with the resurrection of Jesus! Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam as they discuss the eyewitness accounts of the resurrection, what evidence there is outside of scripture that supports the story of Jesus rising from the dead, and what the resurrection means for us beyond salvation and into our daily lives.

It's one of the most well known stories in the Bible…the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, at the start of Passover Week. While the entrance of Christ into the Holy City was a triumphant one, with palm branches waving and the people shouting “Hosannah!”, the week would end in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. So what led up to this “Palm Sunday”? What happened in the days between a kingly arrival and a criminals death? And what are the lessons for us today? Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam as they discuss the meaning of Palm Sunday, what the Passover represents to us today as followers of Christ, and how it all points to King Jesus as our Broken Crown series comes to a close. 

Join us for a special episode of The Other Six Podcast with special guest Matt Piland, Executive Pastor at Bethlehem Church, as we discuss his recent sermon in our “Broken Crown” series here at Vaughn Forest Church.