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Send us a textIn this episode, our host has a thoughtful conversation with Pastor Austin McCann about the diverse ways people encounter Christ and begin their faith journey. While some stories of salvation seem simple and clear, others are marked by struggle, questions, and even deep anxiety. Pastor Austin helps us unpack the reality that there is no single blueprint for coming to faith—God works uniquely in every heart.A significant part of the discussion centers on scrupulosity, a form of religious anxiety often tied to OCD-type thinking, where individuals become overly preoccupied with sin, confession, or the fear of not being “saved enough.” This intersection of mental health and spirituality can create heavy burdens for believers who long to follow Jesus but feel trapped in cycles of doubt and guilt. Pastor Austin shares wisdom and pastoral insight on how the church can come alongside those wrestling with these struggles, offering compassion, patience, and the hope of God's grace.If you've ever wondered whether your faith story “measures up” or struggled with relentless thoughts about salvation, this conversation will remind you that God's love isn't bound by formulas or checklists. Instead, it's an invitation into a relationship—one that meets us in our questions, our weaknesses, and even our mental health battles.Emerge.org "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Support the showContact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast!Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

"Don't be fooled by thousand-year old cathedrals, or semi-ancient lies. The permanence that you seek, according to your nature, can only be found in the God who made you in His image."  Hebrews 1:10-12

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As a whole, though, the Messiah was expected to be political, nationalistic, and militaristic.  This was the mold…. The cross wasn't what anyone expected.  But it was exactly what the world needed. Pastor Austin continues the “Criticizing Jesus” sermon series with a look at how we want a different Jesus than who we need. 

This week, Pastor Austin continues his series, Criticizing Jesus. He examines Jesus' divinity and how we can question it today. 

In this message, Pastor Austin Porter reflects on Peter's darkest night when he denied Jesus three times, despite boldly claiming he would never do so. He explains that Peter's failure was not just a lapse in loyalty, but a moment of deep conviction where Jesus' compassionate look pierced his heart and led to genuine repentance. Pastor Austin reminds us that just as we see with Peter, failure does not have to be final. He highlights how Jesus restored Peter after the resurrection, not only forgiving him but also commissioning him to feed His sheep and lead the church. Ultimately, Pastor Austin encourages believers to rise from their failures, trust in God's redemption, and boldly live out their calling with renewed confidence and courage.

"The leading cause of death is human government."  Hebrews 1:8-9 

Sunday Evening September 14, 2025

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Sunday Evening September 8, 2025

Grace isn't fair and that's the beauty of it. By grace, God gives us what we don't deserve and withholds what we do.This Sunday, Pastor Austin is kicking off a brand-new sermon series: “Criticizing Jesus.”Together we'll explore the criticisms people had of Jesus and the ones we sometimes find ourselves wrestling with too. 

"You don't learn who God is based upon who you are. You learn who you are based upon who He has always been."  Hebrews 1:4-7

Pastor Austin shares the 5 key attributes that made the early church recognizable by all.  What does the Bible say is the "DNA" makeup of the church?

In the final message of the "Devoted" series, Pastor Patrick Austin explores the early church's commitment to prayer as described in Acts 2:42-47, highlighting how this core value should shape Bay Leaf Baptist Church, especially as they prepare to launch their second campus. Pastor Austin establishes that Jesus Himself was deeply devoted to prayer, which directly influenced the disciples and early church to make prayer central to their community life. Pastor Austin identifies three characteristics of a praying church: they pray worshipfully (delighting in communion with God rather than just making requests), proactively (before crises arise, not just reacting to problems), and expectantly (truly believing God will answer). He provides practical applications for developing a vibrant prayer life, including praying Scripture, creating prayer calendars, and using guided prayer resources. The sermon concludes with a challenge to pray "big prayers" that focus on kingdom advancement rather than just personal comfort, reminding the congregation that such prayers led to thousands being saved, churches being planted, and the gospel advancing mightily in the early church.   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you.   ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613   SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)!   CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

August 27, 2025

This morning Pastor Austin concludes the sermon series “Soul Care” with his sermon on repentance. Repentance restores what sin broke…repentance isn't just something we do when we feel guilty, it is what we are supposed to do as we live our lives. 

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There were no seats in the temple.  Hebrews 1:3 

"It is me who needs to serve Christ. It is not Christ who needs my service. "  Psalm 50

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August 20, 2025

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This week Pastor Austin gives a message on letting out our pain and lamenting. 

August 10, 2025 PM

In this sermon on Acts 2:42-47, Pastor Patrick Austin revisits the four devotions of the early church—the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer—as Bay Leaf Baptist Church prepares to launch its second campus. Pastor Austin focuses specifically on devotion to the apostles' teaching, explaining that we must remain committed to Scripture because it reveals Christ to us, helps us in our journey toward Christ-likeness, and equips us for the mission of gospel saturation. When we remain devoted to the apostles' teaching, four significant things happen: our love for God deepens as we're continually reminded of His love for us; our walk with God matures as we submit to His Word; our boldness for God increases as we follow the example of the apostles; and God brings flourishing and growth to His church. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 2, we are to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure." WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)! CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

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"What happens when the dead figure out that they cannot die again, and the damned learn that they can never escape?"  Hebrews 1:3

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This week Pastor Austin started a new series entitled: Soul Care. Self-care often considers spiritual health a lifestyle add-on, but the soul isn't an accessory; it's at the core of who you are. 

"Hell is not incompatible with the love of God. Hell is a result of the love of God."  Hebrews 1:3

In this message from Acts 10, Pastor Austin unpacks how God tears down every human barrier to extend the gospel to all people—reminding us that no one is too far, too foreign, or too unclean for the grace of Jesus. Discover how the stories of Cornelius and Peter challenge us to see others as God does and boldly share the good news with those we least expect.

July 30, 2025

July 23, 2025

The person who says, "I don't need to go to church to have Jesus", is actually rejecting Jesus.  Hebrews 1:3 

Angela Hirbe, Associate Professor of Medicine at Wash U, and Director of the Adult Neurofibromatosis Clinical Program, and Pastor Austin, a person living with the condition, joins Megan Lynch with a look at some breakthrough therapies.

In a recent Barna study, a mere one fifth of self-identified Christians believe that Satan is living and impactful. However, the Bible is clear that Satan is not only a real, living being, but he is also hard at work in our world seeking to wreak havoc and oppose God and those who follow God. In today's message, Pastor Austin unpacks the “ministry” of Satan so that we don't fall prey to the strategies of the Enemy.

"Is the Great Sustainer sustaining your forgiveness?" Hebrews 1:3

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"The Father had a plan, but the Son is how it all became real." Hebrews 1:2

In this message from Acts 9, we witness the dramatic conversion of Saul—a man once set on destroying the church—into God's chosen instrument to carry the gospel to the nations. Pastor Austin reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of Jesus, whose light can pierce even the darkest heart.

In this episode, Pastor Rick sits down with Pastor Austin to answer the question “Can Christians get tattoos?” Listen to the “Gray Areas” sermon here: https://tinyurl.com/4kur48vb.

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July 6, 2025 PM

Pastor Austin's first message in a deep dive on the book of Psalms

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"Nothing can reveal God like God-in-the-flesh." Hebrews 1:1-2 

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Introductory survey of the epistle to the Hebrews. Various Scriptures