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The Real War

In this series we will seek to prepare believers to overcome the enemy in their lives Review of the 5 spheres in Ephesians Discipleship in relationship gets you ready for and protects you from the enemy Abiding The Church The home The world The Spiritual realm Ephesians 6:10–18 (NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the […]

Overcome: Our Testimony – The Overtime Podcast

Real Life Overtime Podcast Show Notes “Overcome: The Power of Testimony” Introduction Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! This week, we dive into the Overcome series, reflecting on the power of testimony and its role in our journey of faith. Our speakers—Blake, Titus, Gabe, along with our host Jim Putman – share insights from […]

Jesus Is: God – The Overtime Podcast

Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! In this episode, we dive deeper into the first message of our Christmas series, Jesus Is…, exploring the foundational truth that Jesus is God. Join Sam Meredith, Titus Leger, Josh Austin and Blake Whiteman as they unpack this essential doctrine and discuss its significance for our faith, our […]

One: Maturity in Christ – The Overtime Podcast

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 […]

Abide In Christ

ALL STORIES SHARE abide in Christ In this sermon, Jim focuses on the importance of abiding  in  Christ and reaffirming the foundational principles of the church. He emphasizes the need for unity, clear understanding of biblical terms, and the church’s mission to reach the world for Jesus. He stresses the importance of being biblical disciples, […]

One: Leadership – The Overtime Podcast

The Role of Leadership in God’s Design for the Church In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we explore the topic of leadership within the Church, examining God’s plan for organized leadership as outlined in Ephesians 4. The conversation centers around why the Church needs structure, how leaders are meant to shepherd and equip believers, […]

Blake Whiteman’s Story

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. […]

One: Hope – The Overtime Podcast

Welcome back to the Real Life Overtime Podcast, where we dive deeper into the weekend sermon and explore its relevance to our daily lives. Today, we’re continuing our series, “One,” focusing on unity in the body of Christ, as presented in Ephesians 4. Specifically, this episode centers around “One Hope”—the singular hope that unites us […]

Growing Pains – The Story of Real Life Episode 6

Growing Pains Facing the challenges of rising membership numbers, the leadership was not only tasked with expanding physical space, they also needed to put focus on shepherding and training this growing community in discipleship. To tackle these issues, they began to create books and training materials to document their methods, aiming to benefit both internal […]

One: Baptism – The Overtime Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman leads Sam, Blake, Gabe and Jim into the topic of baptism as part of the ongoing “One” series, focusing on Ephesians 4. They discuss how the church can maintain unity amidst diverse backgrounds and theological differences, especially around the meaning and practice of baptism. With personal stories, […]

One: Lord – The Overtime Podcast

In this episode of the Real Life Ministries Overtime Podcast, we’re diving deep into our “One” series. Hosts Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave, and Christian Putman discuss the foundational theme of unity within the church, especially through understanding the doctrine of the Trinity. They explore how biblical oneness reflects God’s nature and impacts our mission as […]

One: Body – The Overtime Podcast

Welcome to this episode of the Overtime Podcast! We are diving into the “One” series, an annual series where we refocus on the core mission of our church: to grow as disciples and make disciples in relational environments. This week, we explored Ephesians 4, which speaks of unity in the body of Christ—one Lord, one […]

Lost in Translation: Friendship – The Overtime Podcast

In this episode of The Overtime Podcast, Senior Pastor Jim Putman and Campus Lead Blake Whiteman continue their deep dive into the current sermon series, Lost in Translation. The focus of this episode is on the biblical concept of friendship. Jim and Blake discuss how the world’s definition of friendship has shifted from the original […]

Lost in Translation: Week 3 – Resilience

Lost in translation (Resilience) A characteristic that has been lost Our comfort has become not only a desire but an expectation Parents want to protect their kids from anything that could harm them Eliminate anything that causes discomfort Safe zones Definition of resilience: Able to withstand adversities that come our way Ability to withstand and […]

Why Does My Small Group Need Guidelines for Discussion?

Connecting with and developing relationships with other believers outside of a weekend service is very important to our spiritual and mental health – God hardwired us to be in relationship with him and with others. But relationship doesn’t just happen by accident – it takes time and effort to develop. It is hard to build […]