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Join Pastor Nick and Pastor Stephen as they introduce our upcoming sermon series, Godly Men, in this new episode! Together they will unpack a little bit of what Biblical manhood looks like and what to expect in the next few weeks here at Fellowship Church: What does Biblical manhood really look like? Why is it important to understand Biblical manhood in the context of the church and today's culture? Why does this series matter for everyone? What passages will we cover? As we prepare our hearts for this upcoming series, we're excited to explore and apply what God's Word says about Biblical manhood. Through this study, we look forward to deepening our understanding, strengthening our resolve to honor our Creator, and walking more fully in his truth.   

Have you ever found yourself caught in life's waiting room? That space between where you were and where you're headed, but with no clear roadmap for how to get there?In this powerful message on waiting, Pastor Stephen Feith gets refreshingly honest about his own struggles with patience and the tendency to either rush ahead or delay too long. Drawing from Acts 1, we witness the disciples' confusion after Jesus ascends to heaven—standing, staring at the sky, uncertain what to do next. It's a scene that perfectly captures our own spiritual limbo when we're waiting for God's direction.The angels' gentle redirection to the disciples echoes into our lives today: "Why do you stand here staring into heaven?" Sometimes our spiritual waiting isn't about God making us wait, but about us avoiding what we already know we should do. We disguise fear as wisdom, hesitation as discernment, and delay as dependence on God.Through biblical examples of Abraham, Moses, and Paul, Pastor Stephen demonstrates that faith has never meant having the full picture before stepping out. Instead, God reveals more of the path as we obey what He's already shown us. "Faith isn't about having all the answers," Stephen explains. "Faith is about trusting that God is the answer and stepping forward anyway."This message cuts through spiritual clichés to ask the tough question: What clear instruction from God have you been avoiding? Whether it's forgiveness, generosity, service, or speaking truth, your next step of obedience might be simpler than you think. In these in-between seasons, God isn't just preparing your destination—He's shaping you.Ready to stop staring at the sky and start walking by faith? Listen now and find the courage to take your next step.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to Madison Church on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback means the world to us, so please take a moment to leave a review and share the podcast with your friends and family.For inquiries, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us at help@madisonchurch.com. For the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube New episodes are released every Monday, so mark your calendars and join us weekly! If you'd like to support the show, you can make a donation here. Your generosity helps us continue to bring you meaningful content. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by the hosts or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Madison Church. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. For detailed information regarding our terms of use and privacy policy, please visit our website.Thank you for being part of the Madison Church community! We appreciate your support.

"Who Is The Holy Spirit" Pastor Stephen McCoy 5.4.25

Pastor Stephen shared a message from Mark 8:11-13 and John 3:1-8 on using rest to see God's work in our midst.

Pastor Stephen shared a message from Mark 8:11-13 and John 3:1-8 on using rest to see God's work in our midst.

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "God's Authority in the Face of Death."  While there are many stories of Christian heroes who have suffered much for the Faith, many of us wouldn't want to voluntarily sign up for a path like theirs. But what happens when God brings unrequested loss into our lives? How do we think about His power, plans, or authority to act when approaching these difficult seasons? In this message we'll see from Ezekiel 24:15-27 how God uses the grief He's placed in our paths to glorify Him and to serve His grand purposes.

No one plans to crash—but in this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows why so many do, and how guardrails can keep your life from going off the edge.

Welcoming deception into the church destroys what walking in truth, love, and obedience produces. 

Greater Than

In this episode, Pastor Stephen sits down with Frank Yamrick, Fellowship's Resident Church Planter, to share exciting updates on the upcoming church plant. They discuss Pastor Stephen's vision for the sending church and explore key questions like: Why is now the right time to plant a church? What value will a new church bring to our community? What roles do the sending church and its members play in the planting process? What background preparations are going on right now? While church planting is a sacrificial journey, it's also a meaningful investment in God's Kingdom—and one we're honored to take part in together.

Pastor Stephen talks about Paul's interaction with the Tribunal and how we should let God shape our testimony. Acts 21:37-40

That one extraordinary Sunday morning changed everything. And yet, maybe for you, Easter feels more like a distant tradition than a present-day hope. Maybe the heaviness of life—the stress, the heartache, the weariness—makes it hard to connect with feelings of hope. If that's you, I want you to know you're not alone. And you don't have to pretend everything's okay. This season isn't about performing or pretending. It's about healing. It's about Jesus, who rose not to prove something, but to offer something: a new way of overcoming all that life throws at you. You may find yourself in a place of serving God out of tradition, out of necessity, or even out of a place of frustration. However, wherever you are, you can move to the place of knowing and loving Him more. In this message Pastor Stephen teaches on how you can move to experiencing God as a lover. 

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"Repent And Be Baptized" Pastor Stephen McCoy 4.27.25

In a world where we subscribe and unsubscribe at will, we are being formed into people who struggle to commit to anything beyond ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reminds us that the church was never meant to be just another option — it was meant to be a people committed to something greater than themselves, something powerful enough to change the world.

Pastor Stephen Green delivers a message entitled "What Happens After Resurrection?"

Pastor Stephen talks about Easter and why it is the Greatest Day of all time. Luke 24:1-12

"He Is Risen!" Pastor Stephen McCoy 4.20.25

We are experts at hoping, and yet masters at hoping in the wrong things. In this Easter message, Pastor Stephen explores the only hope that can withstand both the disappointments of life and the despair of death.

All who believe the true testimony concerning Jesus christ receive LIFE in Him.

During the final week of Jesus' passion, the atmosphere in Jerusalem was thick with tension, emotion, and expectation—especially among the Jewish people living under Roman occupation. Their feelings toward Rome were complex, often simmering with resentment and frustration. Jesus enters into similar complexities in our lives, and He only waits for us to cry out for His transforming help. In this message, journey with Pastor Stephen into the Palm Sunday story to discover how you can access God's help for your life.

Forgiving is a God-given command to follow. There isn't another option that leads to a healthy outcome. Forgiving is not forgetting and does not excuse or justify sin. There are many critical principles about forgiving, but ultimately, we make a choice to give people what they don't deserve. In this message, Pastor Stephen discusses this difficult and needed truth to empower you to forgive. 

Pastor Stephen discusses the situation leading up to Jesus death on the Cross and how the sacrafice of Christ was a purposeful act. Luke 23:1-25

On Maundy Thursday, Jesus shared His final meal with His disciples, washed their feet, and prayed in the garden before going to the cross. It was a night marked by love, humility, and surrender. In this episode, Pastor Stephen unpacks the powerful moments of Maundy Thursday — from the Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane — and reminds us that following Jesus means serving others, trusting God's will, and remembering the sacrifice of Christ.Show Notes: "Maundy Thursday – The Table, The Towel, The Garden"Main Topics Covered:✔️ The meaning of Maundy Thursday in Holy Week.✔️ The Last Supper and the power of communion.✔️ Jesus washing the disciples' feet as a model of servant leadership.✔️ Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane.✔️ Trusting God's will in the face of suffering.Key Scriptures:

Biblical traditions can lead us to an awareness of God's homeland or kingdom. Though we long for His kingdom to come, there is an evident tension of living contrary to a culture of pride. In this message, Pastor Stephen teaches how humility will move your soul to connect with the Father's land and how to sustain it in your daily life.

Worship does a few powerful things for us. Worship enables us to glimpse Jesus. Experiencing Him empowers us to fulfill our purpose and cultivate our lives, families, and communities. In worship, we also hear God's wisdom, and He strengthens our hearts to obey Him. In worship, we are broken of our selfishness and can feel the God's heart for the lost. All these dynamics can happen in the act of worship. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen unfolds how the regular practice of worship can impact and transform your life.

Our nature is selfish, and if we don't directly choose behaviors that oppose our selfishness, we will become self-absorbed by default. If you find yourself in a season of disillusionment, criticalness, or confusion, consider if you've laid down the commission to make disciples. Even "Christians" who aren't about loving and making disciples can quickly default to a critical and unsettled disposition. It is blatant blindness to think you can grow in a love relationship with Jesus while you neglect those around you who are headed to an eternal Hell. In this message, Pastor Stephen teaches on the mandate every believer has to make disciples.

In this message, Pastor Stephen continues his teaching on the mandate every believer has to make disciples. Though our default is selfishness, we can change who we are by yielding in obedience to follow Jesus' model of selflessness.

From the day you were born, you've asked these questions like, “Who can I trust? Where can I be safe? Who loves me? Who can I love? Each question reveals a fundamental need that we sing about, write poems about, and build monuments about. We need love. In this podcast, join with Pastor Stephen as he teaches on the fundamental need we have for love and how you can find its fulfillment.

On Spy Wednesday, two very different hearts are revealed — one that worships Jesus with extravagant love and one that betrays Him for personal gain. In this episode, Pastor Stephen unpacks the events of Holy Week's most quiet and hidden day, reminding us that even when God feels silent, He is still working. The question isn't whether we will worship — it's what or who we will worship.Show Notes: "Spy Wednesday – Worship or Betrayal"Main Topics Covered:✔️ What happened on Spy Wednesday in Holy Week.✔️ Mary's extravagant worship of Jesus.✔️ Judas' secret betrayal and what led to it.✔️ Trusting God when He feels silent or distant.✔️ Searching our hearts for true worship or hidden compromise.Key Scriptures:

On Holy Tuesday, Jesus confronted corrupt religious leaders, exposed spiritual hypocrisy, and warned His followers about the end of the age. It was a day filled with teaching, prophecy, and challenge — not just for the crowds in Jerusalem but for us today. In this episode, Pastor Stephen unpacks the events of Holy Tuesday and reminds us that Jesus is coming again — and we need to be ready.Show Notes: "Holy Tuesday – Stay Ready"Main Topics Covered:✔️ What happened on Holy Tuesday in the life of Jesus.✔️ Jesus' confrontation with religious hypocrisy.✔️ The parables of warning and judgment.✔️ The Olivet Discourse and end-times prophecy.✔️ How believers can stay ready for the return of Christ.Key Scriptures:

Message: The Center of Your Circle Luke 19:41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies […]

Jesus doesn't overlook sin — He confronts it with truth and passion. On Holy Monday, Jesus entered the temple and overturned the tables of corruption, calling God's people back to purity and true worship. In this episode, Pastor Stephen unpacks why this moment matters, what it reveals about Jesus' heart, and how believers today must invite Him to cleanse their own lives and make room for what matters most — His presence.Show Notes: "Holy Monday – Cleansing the Temple"Main Topics Covered:✔️ The meaning of Holy Monday in the Easter story.✔️ Why Jesus cleansed the temple and what it teaches us.✔️ How religious systems can drift from their original purpose.✔️ The call to personal holiness and repentance.✔️ Purity makes room for God's presence and healing.Key Scriptures:

Pastor Stephen explores the story of Lazarus from John 11, emphasizing the transformative power of hope and faith in Jesus Christ. He discusses miraculous signs and Jesus' mission to bring life and hope where there is despair and death. Drawing parallels to personal stories, global missions in Indonesia, and studies on hope's critical role in human endurance, Pastor Stephen examines how faith can overcome the darkest times. With reflections on spiritual resilience amidst life's adversities, the message underscores Jesus as the ultimate source of hope and resurrection.

Series: The Road to the Cross  Message: True Triumph  Scripture: Luke 19:28-40  NOTES  Does Jesus have a conditional kingship in your life? Jesus wants to know the strings attached.  If you can fill in the blank with anything, it is likely that you desire what Jesus can do for you more than you desire Jesus […]

How to Ruin a Country | From a Nation of Immigrants to a Nation of Hate, Xenophobia, Exclusion and Cruelty | An Inside Look Into the Fateful Campaign That Brought Back Trump to Finish Off America Host: Ian Masters Producer: Graham FitzGibbon Assistant Producer: Asher Price

Jesus didn't come to meet our expectations — He came to fulfill God's mission. On Palm Sunday, the crowds celebrated Jesus as King, but many of them wanted a king on their terms. In this episode, Pastor Stephen unpacks the meaning of Palm Sunday, the triumphal entry, and what it reveals about the kind of King Jesus really is — a King who came to conquer sin and death, not just political enemies.#HolyWeek #PalmSunday #JesusIsKing #UnderGodPodcast

In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores why the freedom to “live your truth” might be the very thing leaving you both disoriented and exhausted—and how Jesus offers a way that's both truer and better.

God is raising up leaders who will stand for truth in every sphere of culture — including government. In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nathan sit down with Texas State Representative Nate Schatzline to talk about his journey from student pastor to politician, the spiritual battle happening in our nation, and why the Church must engage with courage and conviction. Nate shares practical wisdom for believers who want to make a difference and reminds us that politics is not the ultimate hope — Jesus is.#UnderGod #Episode130 #NateSchatzline #ForLibertyAndJustice #FaithInPolitics #ChristianPodcast

The phrase “black lives matter” is true—but what happens when a true statement becomes the cover for a spiritual deception? In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate unpack the difference between the statement and the movement, revealing how unbiblical ideologies can infiltrate the Church under the banner of justice. From personal stories to biblical clarity, they expose the spiritual warfare behind cultural slogans and remind believers why our convictions must be rooted in God's Word—not emotional manipulation or social pressure.

Pastor Stephen discusses the opposition Paul faced in his ministry from Jews in Jerusalem. Acts 21:27-36

In a world where the definition of racism keeps changing, Pastor Nate shares his personal journey of being pulled into performative anti-racism and the exhausting demands of an ever-shifting ideology. What began with a genuine desire to love others turned into a pursuit of approval from a cultural narrative rooted in guilt and compliance. In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate unpack how true unity isn't found in appeasing culture but in anchoring identity and justice in the unchanging truth of Scripture.#UnderGod #WokeMirage #BiblicalUnity #IdentityInChrist #TruthOverTrends

Churches must rise with clarity, courage, and conviction to meet the challenges of today's culture. In this episode, Pastor Stephen joins Pastor Doug and Rabbi Pesach on their podcast to discuss the role of the Church in shaping families, discipling believers, and reclaiming education. Pastor Stephen shares how building a classical Christian school and preaching the whole counsel of God has helped their church grow stronger, not safer. It's a call to stand shoulder to shoulder for truth, family, and the next generation.This is an episode every pastor, parent, and believer needs to hear.

Cultural narratives are redefining identity through the lens of race, but Scripture calls us to view ourselves through the truth of God's Word. In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate address the concept of "whiteness" as a social construct and the dangers of allowing ideologies like Critical Race Theory (CRT) to distort biblical truth. They explore how redefining morality, justice, and identity apart from Christ leads to division and confusion, and why anchoring our understanding in Scripture is essential to staying grounded in God's truth.If you've ever been told your identity is defined solely by your skin color or questioned how the church should respond to race-based ideology, this conversation is for you.Whether you're commuting, working out, or spending quiet time with God, this message will challenge cultural assumptions and equip you with truth rooted in Scripture.

How do you treat the people around you? The way you love, speak, and serve others is deeply connected to how much of God's Spirit you allow to dwell within you. Pastor Stephen shares what it truly means to reflect Christ in your everyday interactions—at home, in public, and in your speech. Let every action and word reflect Jesus in you. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ  | Youtube  https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram