Introduction In this episode of Real Life Overtime, we dive deeper into the weekend’s message about marriage as part of The Five Questions series. This conversation explores God’s design for marriage, how two become one, and what it means to live in a covenantal relationship rather than a contractual one. The discussion also touches on […]
Episode 2: Strengthening the Marriages in your Small Group In this episode of the Real Life Group Leadership Podcast, host Chris Short welcomes Bill Krause – Real Life Family Pastor and Sara Short – Groups Team Leader at the Post Falls Campus. Their discussion is centered on how you, as a Small Group Leader, can […]
Is Your Marriage Built On God’s Design? Have you ever built a house? Not necessarily with your own two hands, but you went through the process of dreaming, planning, getting permits, construction, and…..waiting. Whether you have, or have had the desire to, you know it is quite a process. Deciding where to build, picking a […]
Parenting Seasons Question – “So, what do I do with them now?!” Review- Why this series? (Spheres setup) Old Testament + Ephesians order, flow, and context from organized faith community to the home Deuteronomy 6:4–9 (NASB95) 4 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! 5 “You shall love the LORD […]
A New pair of glasses Galatians 2:19–20 (NIV) 19 “For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in […]
5 Questions: What Do We Do With Them Now? Parenting Introduction In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we continue our discussion from the Home Sphere series, tackling the question: What do I do with them now? Parenting is a journey filled with different seasons, challenges, and blessings. Our speakers dive into the biblical call […]
“Church As God’s Family” Paul had two great passions, both of which were, he believed, under assault: Jesus and the church To love Jesus is to love His church Augustine: No man can have God as his father if he does not have the church for a mother Peter says: “Love the family of believers” […]
You will want to join us for the “5 Questions” sermon series throughout the month of March as we answer major questions about discipleship in the Home Sphere. This is DEFCON 1—crucial!—as the home is a primary target of our enemy in the real war we find ourselves in. Not to mention, our Home Sphere […]
Young Adult dating forum resources Books boundaries in dating How do you set smart limits on your physical relationship? How much do you get involved financially? And how do you know if you’ve found your future spouse? Dating can be fun, but it’s not always easy to navigate the questions and intricacies along the way. […]
“God has a time and place for us (see Jeremiah 18) ● The big picture – rising and falling ● The message – a time has been set Acts 17:22–31 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “People of Athens! I see that in every way you are […]
Cory & Melissa Speer’s Story Meet Cory and Melissa Speer – a couple with a powerful story of faith, love, and transformation. Through life’s challenges, they found hope and purpose in their relationship with Christ and their community. Their journey is a reminder of the impact of genuine connections and the beauty of walking in […]
In this closing episode of the “One” series, our teaching team reflects on what spiritual maturity looks like for individuals and the church community. They unpack the essence of growing in faith as part of the body of Christ, explaining how personal spiritual growth directly impacts the health and unity of the larger church. Throughout […]
Blake’s Story Blake Whiteman opens up about his personal journey from doubt to a life transformed by faith. At first, he only attended church to spend time with his girlfriend, now wife, Andrea. But everything changed during a late-night moment in his college parking lot when he was confronted with the message of the gospel. […]
LATEST STORIES Dave Sayers’ Story Finding Home From addiction and homelessness to finding redemption through Jesus Christ, Dave’s testimony is a raw and inspiring story of hope, recovery, and second chances. WATCH NOW Dave Sims’ Story Overcoming Through Surrender After a life-altering accident left Dave Sims paralyzed, he faced a profound journey of faith, […]
In this special bonus episode of the podcast, Chris Short – Executive Team Leader and Host engages in a candid conversation with North Campus staff members Cory Speer, Adult Discipleship Ministry Leader, and Shelly Reeves, Women’s Discipleship Leader. Together, they dig into the dynamics of Situational Leadership within Small Groups, exploring real-life scenarios that often […]
In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman talks with Jim Blazin, Gabe Cleave, and Christian Putman about God’s plan for the Home Sphere of our lives. What happens when our homes don’t look like the blueprint God created for families? What if there is a gap? The truth is, there are gaps in every […]