Foundation Stones
Every good structure needs a solid foundation. Every victorious Christian needs one too! The scriptural truths we believe are like stones that are built one upon another as we grow closer to Jesus. Foundation Stones is Refuge City Church’s discipleship podcast. Refuge City Church is an Assembly of God multi-site congregation in Southern Oregon. Join Pastor Jim Weaver and guests for solid biblical truth, candid conversations, and edifying content! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! www.refugecity.church
Episodes
269 episodes
Kill the Oxen, Burn the Plow
Elisha had to count the cost of his calling from God. Would he leave himself an "out", or would he go "all in"? That is a question each one of us will face in our life. Let's count the cost. It's time to "Kill the Oxen and Burn the Plow"! ...
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Episode 269
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Listen for the Whisper
We can accomplish great things for God and still get sidelined by our flesh. It's time to get back to the secret place to listen for the voice of God. Open your Bible to 1 Kings 19 for a great study of Elijah's life in today's teaching: "Listen...
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Reset
God gives us a powerful tool for a 'reset' in our life: fasting! Join host Jim Weaver for a message he preached equipping Refuge City Church for a time of fasting and prayer. March 15 - April 5, 2026, we are embarking on a 21 day fast. If you'd...
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The Full Gospel REPLAY
It's important to embrace ALL of what God says is available in His Word! In today's Foundation Stone, we replay a favorite from episode 221: The Full GospelFoundation Stones Book: https://a.co/d/05WUJkUz
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Episode 266
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30:50
Deadly Gossip
Gossip is not cute. In fact, it's in the same list of sins as murder, sexual immorality and stealing! It's destructive and sly. We don't often recognize it and we rarely restrain it. It's allowed in cultural acceptance, but it's demolishing rel...
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Episode 265
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21:34
Honor = Access REPLAY
In today's episode of Foundation Stones, we revisit episode 181, "Honor = Access". Honor is quite possibly one of the biggest keys to the Kingdom of God and favor with God and man. Yet, our culture resists it like it's the plague! Let's add hon...
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Episode 264
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31:27
Overcoming a Hard Heart
In relationships like marriage, friendships and family, often a hard heart gets in the way. When we have a hard heart, we are disconnected from God because we've built a fortress of protection for ourselves. Let's explore why this is dangerous,...
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Episode 263
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Pastoral Panel Discussion! - Discernment in the Clickbait Age
Pastors Jim Weaver, Jim Boyd and David DeFillipo discuss some practical ways to walk in discernment in our day of advanced technology and falsehoods. You won't want to miss this conversation!
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Episode 262
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1:10:40
Discernment in a Clickbait Age - The Pure Gospel
The Gospel is life-transforming because the message of Jesus transforms our hearts with truth, saves our soul when believed, and gives us an immeasurable inheritance to walk in. But unfortunately, the Gospel can get tainted and watered down wit...
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Episode 261
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What's Stopped Up Your Well?
Jesus said that when we are connected to Him, we will have Rivers of Living Water flowing from us, but often we feel dry and parched. Jesus addressed Living Water with the Woman at the Well, and we see some powerful principles of things that mi...
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Episode 260
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Spirit Baptism - REPLAY
Recently, questions and a longing for the Infilling of the Holy Spirit have been surfacing all around. Truly, there is a thirst for more of God. So, let's return to one of our very important Foundation Stones from early on our podcast. We're go...
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Episode 259
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Overcoming Condemnation
How do we walk in victory over the staggering weight of condemnation? Let's look at Romans 7 and 8 together! Foundation Stones Devotional Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8Un3U7A
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Episode 258
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29:54
Grace
Grace is the bedrock of our faith! God's grace toward us is truly amazing. But do we fully grasp what it is and how it operates in our lives? Let's explore today! Foundation Stones Book:https://a.co/d/4HYS5Et
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Episode 257
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21:42
Swiss Cheese Faith
We often have holes in our faith just like a block of Swiss Cheese has holes! If we're not careful, we'll be content with missing pieces and do nothing to fill them up. This can be dangerous and makes us vulnerable to deception. Not only that, ...
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Episode 256
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19:36
Telling THE Story - Part 3
Today we conclude our series with Eric Weaver on learning how to share the Gospel by Telling THE Story! Strap in and get ready to grow!
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Episode 255
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Telling THE Story - Part 2
Today, we're in Part 2 of our series on learning how to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those around us. Get ready for a deep dive into understanding what the Gospel IS, and how to share it clearly!
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Episode 254
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1:09:42
Telling THE Story - Part 1
Host Jim Weaver's brother Eric, a missionary to Mozambique, Africa, shares part one of a three part series entitled "Telling The Story". Sharing our faith so someone can get to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior is something every believer mus...
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Episode 253
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Beatitude #8 - Blessed Are The Persecuted
In our final installment of our Beatitudes series, Jim Weaver explores the "congratulations" for persecution. We will be persecuted if we stand for God and proclaim the Gospel. Find out why that's important! Foundation Stones Book:&...
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Episode 252
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23:06
Beatitude #7 - Blessed Are The Peacemakers
This beatitude is not just about having peace. It's about making peace. Let's study God's Word together! Matthew 5:2-9.Foundation Stones Book:https://a.co/d/4mLiQDB
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Episode 251
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26:36
Why Israel Matters
Antisemitism and hatred of Israel is saturating our culture even though many don't know why. The Church needs to be aware of the Biblical instruction to pray for and support the nation of Israel. Join Pastor Jim Weaver as he teaches this pivota...
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Episode 250
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1:04:39
Beatitude #6 - Blessed are the Pure In Heart
The heart is the seat of our humanity and contains our motives, will, emotions, and our mind. Why would Jesus be so emphatic on its purity? Let's look at Matthew 5:8 in our continuing study on the Beatitudes! Foundation Stones Book ...
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Episode 249
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Truth and Love REPLAY
God has called us to love and He's called us to proclaim truth. Sometimes these seem at odds with one another, but we assure you that scripturally, they are not! Join us for this powerful episode as we REPLAY "Truth and Love"!
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Episode 248
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24:47
Handling Interruptions Just Like Jesus REPLAY
One of our favorite episodes, we know you'll enjoy this REPLAY of "Handling Interruptions Just Like Jesus". We'll continue our study on the Beatitudes in a few weeks!
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Episode 247
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30:57