Podcasts about pastor stephen chandler

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What do you do when the setback is your fault? This Sunday's message reminded us that failure is never the end of the story when Christ is part of your life. Your comeback begins when you cry out to God, stop letting your mistakes define you, and stay faithful with what's in front of you. God isn't done with you yet, your confidence can be restored, and your greatest days are still ahead. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING  www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch   Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch   Website: https://theunionchurch.com

                                                                                                                              ABOUT THIS MESSAGE:                                                                                                                                                                                                                        What do you do when God's timing doesn't look like what you expected? This Sunday's message reminded us that real confidence isn't built on outcomes, control, or comparison,  it's built on trusting God even when you don't understand the process. God has never failed, never abandoned you, and never stopped working behind the scenes. Stay faithful, keep showing up, and trust Him with the results. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What happens when you finally see God move in your life? Everything shifts. Winning changes how you see yourself. Winning changes how you move. Winning builds momentum. Watch the full message and lean into the pattern that produces lasting confidence. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING  www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What would your life look like if your confidence was rooted in who God is instead of what life looks like? This Sunday's message, Unshakable Confidence, reminded us that real confidence is built on the character and promises of God — not fear, insecurity, or other people's opinions. Who tells the story dictates what you believe. When you meditate on God's character, you learn to trust His heart even when you can't track His methods. Stay rooted in His truth and walk with unshakable confidence. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com (edited) 

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What would you attempt if you knew God wouldn't fail you? This Sunday's message, I'm Done Running, reminded us that many battles begin with intimidation before they ever become defeat. The enemy wants to weaken your confidence in God, but faith calls us to move with boldness, not fear. You were never meant to face battles alone. The same God who called you is faithful, and He will sustain you every step of the way. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: Have you ever felt exhausted doing all the right things—but still feel like something's missing?  In “The Fruit of Desperation,” we're reminded that we're not meant to live in our own strength. Many of us are running on empty because we're relying on effort instead of the power of the Holy Spirit. We don't do things to earn God's love, we move because we already have it. But some things in life won't shift by effort alone—they require His power. This message challenges us to surrender control, seek God's power over people's approval, and make room for Him to move—because there's only one driver's seat. If you've been feeling stuck or drained, this message is for you. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What if the biggest thing that changed when you gave your life to Jesus wasn't just your eternity, but your identity? In this message, we unpack what it really means to follow Jesus and how your status changes everything. You don't just believe in God, you belong to Him. And when your status changes, your access changes. You've been brought into a family, given an inheritance, and invited into a real relationship with God. This message will challenge the way you see yourself and help you step into what God has already made available to you. Once you understand who you are to Him, everything changes. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Have you ever looked back and thought your best moments were already behind you? In this message, we're reminded that what God has ahead of you is better than anything you've seen before. Sometimes we hold on to memories that were meant to remind us, not define us. But when we stay stuck in what was, we can miss what God is doing right now. This message challenges you to shift your perspective, let go of what's behind, and step into what God is still building in your life. Your best days aren't behind you. They're still ahead. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Can I give you some good news? The only way you lose is if you quit. You might feel like you're in a fight right now, but you're fighting a defeated enemy. This message breaks down what it means to recognize the real battle and stop fighting the wrong fights. The enemy isn't just attacking your life, he's trying to occupy your mind. But you're not powerless. You have weapons, and the greatest defense is your offense. When you understand who you're fighting and what you've been given, everything changes. You're not losing. You're in a fight—and the enemy picked the wrong one. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Have you ever been in a meeting and thought, “Why am I here? This could've been an email.” We've all been there. But the gathering of the church was never meant to feel like that. In this message, we explore why the church was never about attendance—it has always been about assignment. When believers gather, something shifts. Life flows through connection, and when we stay connected to the body of Christ, we stay connected to the source God designed to strengthen us. Your life isn't just being lived… it's being displayed. God designed the church to be a showcase of His wisdom so the world can see that His ways actually work. This message will challenge the way you think about church, connection, and the role you play in what God is doing—because this has never just been a meeting. It's a movement. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE If the fight is big, so is the call. Just because life gets turbulent doesn't mean your position has changed. Pressure doesn't cancel your calling. And the temperature around you doesn't get to determine who you are. In this message, we're reminded that you are not defined by the climate. You are defined by the covenant. There will be natural turbulence and spiritual turbulence, but turbulence cannot drop you from the altitude God has already placed you on. Your position doesn't change. Your identity doesn't change. And God's provision doesn't change. No matter the pressure. No matter the fight. Some things don't.   ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation   GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Is your relationship actually falling apart… or is it just overdrawn? In Love Gets Better With Age, we unpack how most relationships don't collapse overnight. They slowly deplete when withdrawals outpace deposits. Busyness creeps in. Extended anger lingers. Small issues start to feel bigger because you are already running in the red. Through Song of Solomon and practical biblical wisdom, this message explores how laughter, friendship, communication, and shared vision refill what feels empty. Whether you're single, dating, or married, you'll be challenged to guard your heart, close the windows that let division creep in, and stop building on conflict instead of agreement. Before you assume it's over, check the balance. Love does not just get better with time. It gets better with intention.   ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation   GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Is the drama really worth it when it comes to relationships? In Worth the Drama, we get honest about why relationships can feel exhausting, complicated, and sometimes more work than we expected. This message explores how distorted perspectives, unresolved baggage, and a “me first” mindset can quietly weaken connection. Scripture reminds us that no one enters relationships traveling light, but healing, clarity, and unity are possible when we invite God into the process. Whether you're single, dating, married, or navigating relational tension, this message challenges us to decide if we're willing to do the work that leads to healthier, God-aligned relationships. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Having options doesn't automatically mean you're moving in the right direction. In Hopeless Romantic: I've Got Options, we take a look at relationships through God's original design and are called back to discernment over attraction. From the very beginning, Scripture shows us that connection was intentional, not accidental. This message challenges the habit of chasing what looks good and invites us to choose what's truly God-aligned. Whether you're single, dating, married, or figuring it out, this message points toward a kind of love that lasts beyond attraction. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Have you ever wondered why the Word feels powerful one moment and distant the next? Why some promises seem to take root while others fade under pressure? This message invites you to lean in again. To bring the Word back to your real life. To discover what happens when faith is tested, when distractions compete, and when God's truth is given room to grow. It's a reminder that what God plants in you is meant to produce over time, through tension, and beyond what you can see right now. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH   We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that  heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives,  submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom,  discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations  throughout Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you:  www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation      FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch    Website: https://theunionchurch.com    

Scripture shows us that the Word of God is living, powerful, and active, not just something we read, but something we speak. From spiritual battles to everyday challenges, this message invites us to see how declaring God's Word can push back the enemy, shift atmospheres, and bring heaven into our everyday lives. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com 

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Scripture shows us that the Word of God is living, powerful, and active, not just something we read, but something we speak. From spiritual battles to everyday challenges, this message invites us to see how declaring God's Word can push back the enemy, shift atmospheres, and bring heaven into our everyday lives. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

What if the word you think disqualifies you is actually the one that frees you? In The One Word I Don't Deserve, Pastor Stephen Chandler walks through John 8:2–12 and reveals how Jesus responds to sin, shame, and accusation with grace and truth. This message challenges common assumptions about the Bible and shows how God's Word lifts burdens, strengthens us for the journey, and transforms hearts. You'll be reminded that grace is often offered before it's ever requested and that following Jesus leads us out of darkness and into life.

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Let The Word Rebuild is a message from the series When The Word Walks that reveals how God's Word restores what has been broken when it is rediscovered and honored. Through the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22, we see that true rebuilding begins with conviction, repentance, and a return to God's truth. This message challenges us to examine whether we are shaped by broken culture or transformed by Kingdom culture through the renewing of our minds. ABOUT UNION CHURCH   We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that  heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives,  submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom,  discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations  throughout Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you:  www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation      FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch     Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch    Website: https://theunionchurch.com  

We all know the feeling; Chasing the “perfect” holiday while life keeps interrupting our plans. Yet peace was never meant to come from flawless moments, but from God meeting us right in the middle of the mess. When perspective replaces perfection, purpose rises above problems, and who God is becomes bigger than the pain we're facing, everything begins to shift. Even in chaos, there's a promise you can hold onto and a peace that doesn't depend on circumstances. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Limitless Sunday is more than a moment. It's a declaration of faith and gratitude. Our generosity isn't about the size of the gift, but the message it sends to God: "Thank you, I trust You." When we give with expectation, God supplies and multiplies the seed we sow, using it to change lives and build something far greater than ourselves.  ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Faith may set your destiny, but it won't fuel the life you're called to live right now. Too many believers are busy but barren; moving without producing and living without making it count. God designed a recipe for fruitfulness, and most of us are missing key ingredients. Discover why faith alone leaves you stuck and unfruitful and how adding to your faith unlocks clarity, joy, abundance, and a life that draws others to Jesus. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Stop living off borrowed faith! It's time to wrestle with God for yourself and discover the freedom that comes when you get real with Him. In this powerful message, Pastor Stephen reminds us that God isn't afraid of our doubts, our pain, or our past; He wants to redeem it. You don't have to hide your limp: walk with it. Every scar tells a story of grace, and God wants to give you a new name. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

How do you guard your heart without shutting people out? In a world full of hurt and negativity, it's easy to let others steal your peace, but God didn't call you to live wounded. He called you to live wisely. Learn how to protect your heart, respond with grace, and rely on His Word for strength. Forgiveness isn't weakness; it's freedom. And when you guard your heart God's way, you make room for His healing and peace to flow again. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Just because the world has normalized brokenness doesn't mean you have to accept it as your story. Any area of your life where you don't have peace is not your identity; it's an invitation for healing. It's time to stop pushing pain under the rug and start confronting the lies you've believed about yourself. What have you been building your life around that God never said about you? Healing is possible, restoration is real, and freedom is available. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Ever looked at what you have and thought, “This is nothing”? Think again. In God's hands, nothing becomes something. And the little you've been overlooking may actually be the key to the breakthrough you've been praying for. Your perspective is about to shift. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Cracks left unhealed eventually break us. But the good news? Jesus doesn't just expose what's broken: He restores it. Whatever pain you've been hiding, God is ready to rebuild you from the inside out. Your healing starts now. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Vision Sunday was NEXT LEVEL. Not just because of what was announced, but because of what God is speaking to us as a church. God wants to get your attention because He has a plan for every area of your life. The question is: are you paying attention to what He's trying to tell you in this season? At Union, we believe the cloud has moved, and God is calling us to move with Him. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Most of us forget that the Holy Spirit isn't just with us; He's our guest, and there's a cost to carrying His presence. Are you sitting on the sidelines of what God has asked you to step into? The truth is, many of us have more evidence of stress and anxiety than evidence of the Spirit's power. But awareness changes everything. When you know the Word, declare the Word, and live the Word, your boldness activates the Holy Spirit like never before. This message from Catalyst will wake you up, stir your faith, and remind you that hosting His presence brings the power you've been praying for. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Do you know the secret ingredients to a great marriage, raising great kids, or living a truly great life? The truth is, God has already given us the recipe, but most of us are trying to bake with the wrong ingredients. When you put your energy into chasing what others have, you'll always come up short. But when you gather what God has placed in your hands, you'll find everything you need to build the life He's calling you to live. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

What if the formula you're following…isn't working? You can do everything right and still not get the results you expected because God's formula for success starts with your why. Stop spinning your wheels and start aligning with God's blueprint for your life. It's time to unlock the formula that actually works. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Who's walking with you through the fire? Storms will come, but your destiny is shaped by the people you're connected to. Isolation won't get you where God has called you: community will. You need friends who pull you out of negative thoughts, remind you of your identity in Christ, and stand by you in the highs and the lows. But here's the question: are you surrounded by the right friends, and are you being the kind of friend you want to attract? ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Today we're kicking off Season 16 with Pastor Stephen Chandler, who's giving us the real talk on dating timelines, pacing relationships, and building true friendship before you sprint to engagement! Find out your Dating Personality Type for free by taking our QUIZ here! https://www.heartofdating.com/quiz Join Basics of Dating! The 6-Week Program for the Christian single feeling stuck, anxious, or healing from heartbreak. https://www.heartofdating.com/basics-of-dating   Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdating Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest  Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library  Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast  Come hang with us on the gram: http://instagram.com/heartofdating http://instagram.com/kaitness https://www.instagram.com/jjtomlin/?hl=en . . . . .  Check out this week's sponsors: Better Help: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOD and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you building your life on feelings, opinions, or voices that aren't from God? There's only one true blueprint: the Word of God. In this message from Catalyst, discover how His Word still creates, restores, and sets you free.  ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Being busy isn't the same as building something that matters. God is building your life and dreams with you, and the greatest thing you can ever build is people. When you invest in others, your impact outlives you. It's not about what you build, it's about who you build. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

God's calling isn't for the perfect, it's for the willing. Your past, your pain, and people's opinions don't disqualify you. What you suffered wasn't wasted. The enemy may have delayed you, but God has been preparing you. Now it's time to rise up, leave bitterness behind, and use your story to bring hope to others. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

Carrying what God never meant for you? It's time to let it go. Drop the baggage, replace the lies with His truth, and step into the freedom you were made for. Don't let yesterday steal the future God has for you! ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

You may think you're in the driver's seat of your life, but Jesus is right beside you. Do you recognize Him? Knowing Jesus isn't just about saying you believe, it's about being where He is, obeying His voice, and sharing Him with others. It's more than words; it's a relationship that changes your heart, deepens your faith, and lets the world see God at work in you. ----more---- ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives, submitted to God's word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations through Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you: www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch  Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunionchurch  Website: https://theunionchurch.com

You're not just going through life - you're carrying divine treasure! In this message, we're reminded that God doesn't make mistakes. He deposited gifts inside you, knowing your human condition. He trusted you with purpose, with power, and with pain because He knew you could handle it, and He knew you'd acknowledge Him through it all. God doesn't anoint copies. He anoints originals. He won't give you an assignment beyond your human capacity, but He will equip you to carry it with grace, power, and purpose.   This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ  | Youtube  https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram

Faith isn't just what you believe - it's what you declare! In this message, you'll be reminded that your words are powerful when they're rooted in what God has spoken, not just what you see. Even if it makes you look foolish in the eyes of others, faith speaks boldly because it trusts God completely. Let this word stir your heart to grow because the more you learn, the more your hope matures into faith. 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

What others call wasted, God calls worship. In this powerful message from our Thine is the Kingdom series, we uncover a timeless Kingdom principle: honor. When you give God your first and best, it opens the door to supernatural advancement. Honor isn't about leftovers, it's about recognizing value. It's about seeing worth where others don't. It's the difference between what's remembered forever and what's quickly forgotten. When you lead with honor, everything changes. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ  | Youtube  https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram

God doesn't elevate through titles. He elevates through service. What's holding you back from serving others? Fear of falling behind? A painful past? The pressure to chase your own dreams? Your purpose isn't about status. It's about service. Become a multiplying Christian. Win souls. Change lives. And watch God take you where no man can.   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

Are you unknowingly using the world's system to fight a spiritual battle? There are two kingdoms at work and if you don't understand God's process, you'll keep getting worldly results. In this message, discover where your real authority comes from and how to walk in power through the Word, unity with the Body, and your relationship with God. 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

Some doors only open after a battle. What if the battle you're facing isn't a punishment but a promotion? God doesn't send you into battles you can't win. He's trusting you with something greater. The very presence of your battle is proof: God is with you. He's equipped you. And He's leading you somewhere purposeful. 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

What does it really mean to be a man? This bold Father's Day message challenges the world's definition and calls every man to rise to God's standard - one of mission, worship, and wisdom. Whether you're a dad, mentor, husband, or just trying to figure it out, this is for you. And ladies, don't skip it! You'll learn what a real man of God looks like, and how to honor and encourage him. This isn't about perfection, it's about pursuit! 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

You've been entrusted with something powerful and it's time to protect it. Brenda Palmer reminds us that spiritual authority isn't optional—it's essential. The enemy will always try to pull you down to places God never called you to dwell. But you don't have to play small. If you don't know who you are in Christ, you'll let people talk you out of your position, your purpose, and your power. Don't hand over what heaven has given 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

You weren't made to drift. You were made to grow. In this message from Pastor Dino Rizzo, we break down Ephesians 4 to uncover God's blueprint for your growth -personally, spiritually, and as part of the Church. If you've been feeling stuck, stagnant, or just coasting, this message is for you. God has more for your life, but it starts with one choice: grow on purpose. 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

What are you building and who are you building it for? In This Cost Me Everything, we redefine success. This isn't about building platforms or personal brands. It's about building something eternal. Something that carries the weight of Heaven. One brick. One prayer. One “yes.” God isn't after perfection, He's after devotion. This message is your reminder to build something Heaven can respond to. 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  

We all have battles we wish we didn't have to fight, but there are some things a battle develops inside you that you can't get any other way. Pastor Stephen Chandler shares from his message, “The Battle Made Me.” Pastor Stephen book is "Relationship Road Map: Step-by-Step Directions to Finding Your Spouse." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here