The Everyday Church Podcast

In the final week of our Overcoming Anxiety series, we look at how repeated thoughts and beliefs can become deeply established patterns in our lives—and why simply changing our behavior often isn’t enough. Through 2 Corinthians 10, Romans 12, and Psalm 139, we talk about identifying the lies we’ve believed, demolishing strongholds, renewing our minds, and replacing old patterns with truth. Ultimately, the question becomes: Where have we learned to run when we don’t feel safe? And how can we learn to run to Jesus instead?

 

From Sunday 09.27.26

In this special week of our Overcoming Anxiety series, Brandi Boothe shares her personal story of walking through childhood trauma, loss, fear, anxiety, and panic attacks—and how God has met her throughout the journey. From deeply rooted fears of abandonment to learning to renew her mind through Scripture, prayer, fasting, community, and surrender, her story is an honest reminder that healing and transformation are often a process. Brandi isn’t sharing as someone who has everything figured out, but as someone who is still growing, still learning, and discovering what it means to trust Jesus in the middle of it all.

From Sunday 09.20.27

In Week 3 of Overcoming Anxiety, Pastor Randy continues through Philippians 4 and looks at the connection between anxiety and the way we think.

Paul tells us to intentionally think about what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. But changing the way we think is often more complicated than simply “thinking positive.” Sometimes we’ve rehearsed a lie for so long that it has become an ungodly belief—shaping the way we see ourselves, God, and our circumstances.

This message challenges us to recognize anxiety as a warning light and ask: What am I believing right now—and is it actually true?

Overcoming anxiety isn’t always one breakthrough moment. As we learn to recognize lies, bring our thoughts into alignment with God’s truth, and put these things into practice, we begin learning a new way to think.

 

From Sunday 09.06.26

In Week 2 of Overcoming Anxiety, Pastor Randy continues the conversation by asking an important question: What are we doing with the warning lights?

Using the Challenger disaster as a picture of what happens when warning signs become normal, this message explores how stress, fear, and anxiety can sometimes signal that something in us needs attention. From there, Philippians 4 shows us a better response: recognize what we’re carrying, release our need for control, remember that the Lord is near, and bring our requests honestly before God through prayer, petition, and thanksgiving.

The goal isn’t to deny what we feel or pretend everything is fine. It’s to learn how to bring what we’re carrying into the presence of God and allow His peace to guard our hearts and minds.

What warning light have we gotten so used to that we stopped paying attention to it?

 

From Sunday 08.30.26

In Week 1 of our Overcoming Anxiety series, Pastor Randy begins an honest conversation about worry, fear, and what happens when what we know is true and what we feel is true don’t seem to match.

Using Matthew 6:25–34, this message looks at Jesus’ words, “Do not worry,” within their actual context and challenges the idea that anxiety automatically means we’ve failed spiritually. Rather than reducing real-life struggles to simple formulas, Jesus invites us into formation — becoming more like Him in the middle of what we’re facing.

The invitation is simple: come back to today. We don’t have to carry tomorrow’s problems before tomorrow arrives. We can trust our heavenly Father with what we cannot control and receive the grace we need for what is actually in front of us today.

We don’t need tomorrow’s answers to trust God today.


From Sunday 08.16.26

In this message, Pastor Randy introduces the fifth Everyday Church Distinctive: Prophetic Proximity — learning to live with spiritual awareness of who and what God has already placed around us. Using Acts 17 and Paul’s time in Athens, he shows how Paul noticed what was happening around him, allowed his spirit to be stirred, built a bridge through the culture, and ultimately pointed people to Jesus.

Prophetic Proximity is not about waiting for a special assignment somewhere else. It’s about recognizing that our homes, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, ballfields, and everyday relationships may already be part of God’s plan. We’re not here by accident — we’re here on assignment.

Notice. Be stirred. Build a bridge. Point people to Jesus.

From Sunday 08.09.26

We often expect God to change our lives overnight—but what if He does some of His greatest work through ordinary, everyday faithfulness?

In this message, Kayelee Crofford explores the life of Peter to show that spiritual growth isn't built on one defining moment, but through countless moments of obedience, surrender, and dependence on Jesus. From Peter's calling to his failures, restoration, and lifelong transformation, we see that God forms His people little by little, day by day, in the in-between moments.

If you've ever felt discouraged because your spiritual growth seems slow, this message is a reminder that God is still at work. Don't chase perfection—pursue progress as the Holy Spirit shapes you into the image of Christ.

Key Scriptures:

• Luke 5:1–11
• Luke 9:23
• Matthew 6:6
• 1 Corinthians 3:6
• 1 Timothy 4:7–15
• Ephesians 4:22–24

Prioritize your progress, and align your expectations with your efforts.

 

From Sunday 07.26.26

What does real faith look like?

In this message, Josiah Schwab explores the relationship between Jonathan and David to reveal a powerful truth: faith begins with surrender, and surrender begins discipleship.

Jonathan was the rightful heir to Israel's throne, yet he willingly laid down his robe, armor, and future before God's anointed king. His story challenges us to ask a difficult question: What am I still holding onto that belongs to Jesus?

Whether you're wrestling with salvation for the first time or learning what it means to follow Christ more deeply, this message reminds us that discipleship isn't a one-time decision—it's a daily surrender.

Key Scriptures:

• 1 Samuel 18:1–4
• 1 Samuel 20:30–33
• Matthew 10:37
• John 3:30

Faith begins in surrender, and surrender begins discipleship.

 

From Sunday 07.19.26

What does it really mean to be in Christ?

In this powerful message, Pastor Luis Aran explores the life-changing truth that salvation is more than believing about Jesus—it's being united with Him. Walking through passages like Romans 10, Romans 6, and 2 Corinthians 5, he unpacks the incredible divine exchange that takes place when we place our faith in Christ.

Using the illustration of standing outside a room filled with joy, peace, purpose, and everything we truly need, Pastor Luis reminds us that Jesus is the door. We each have a choice: remain on the outside looking in, or step into the new life only He can offer.

If you've ever wondered what it means to become a new creation or how your identity changes in Christ, this message will encourage you to embrace the life Jesus has made available.

 

From Sunday 07.12.26

Hospitality is more than greeting people at the door—it’s a way of life.

Continuing our Everyday Distinctives series, Pastor David McGregor explores why hospitality is one of the unique callings God has placed on Everyday Church. Drawing from the life of Jesus, this message reminds us that hospitality is not a program or event, but a Spirit-led posture of love, grace, and truth.

Whether around a table, in a conversation, or through a simple act of kindness, we’re called to make space for people to encounter the love of Christ. Discover how biblical hospitality can transform our homes, our church, and our everyday lives as we learn to welcome others the way Jesus welcomed us.

 

From Sunday 07.05.26