Pursue Reality Podcast
In each season of the Pursue Reality Podcast, our aim is to help you refresh, redeem and rediscover what it means to follow Jesus.
Episodes
62 episodes
PRP 63 | Why God is Not Angry With You - Propitiation Explained - Big Words, Good God Series
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Lindsey, Connor, and Chris continue the “Big Words, Good News” series by tackling one of the most unfamiliar words in the Bible: propitiation. Drawing from Romans 3:25, they ...
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PRP 61 | Redemption: From Slavery to Sons & Daughters - Big Words, Good God Series
What does the Bible really mean when it says we are “redeemed”?In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh unpack one of the richest words in the New Testament: redemption.
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PRP 60 | Justification: The Gospel in a Courtroom - Big Words, Good God Series
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh continue the “Big Words, Good News” series by unpacking the biblical word justification from Romans 3.Many Christians hear words li...
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PRP 59 | Amazing Grace - Big Words, Good God Series
Grace is one of the most common words in the Christian faith — but do we really understand what it means?In this episode of our Big Words, Good News series, Pastor Lindsey and Chris Lautsbaugh unpack the deep and life-changing mea...
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PRP 58 | What Actually is Sin? Big Words, Good God Series
Often we use a lot of “Bible words,” but if we’re honest, we don’t always know what they actually mean. Join us on a journey toward confidently understanding the words we read in Scripture.In this first episode of our Big Words, Good ...
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PRP 57 | How to Hear God's Voice
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Connor and Pastor Joel to talk about the real power of God's voice and our need to listen. From sharing the incredible ways God has spoken to each of t...
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PRP 54 | You’re Not the Only One: Porn, Healing, and Honest Community
In this deeply honest episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with David to talk openly about pornography, sexual addiction, and the quiet shame so many carry alone. From early exposure and secrecy to marriage, ...
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PRP 55 | Grace After Betrayal: A Story of Porn, Addiction and Restoration
In this deeply moving episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Leonard and Cheryl to share their story of pornography, addiction, secrecy, betrayal, and the road to healing. After more than forty years of hi...
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PRP 56 | What Your Desires Are Trying to Tell You
Desire can feel confusing — even dangerous — but what if it’s actually revealing something important about your heart?In this sermon follow-up conversation, Pastor Joe and Pastor Lindsey explore how desire points to deeper longings benea...
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PRP 53 | An Honest Conversation on Pain, Chaos and Peace in our Relationships
In this bonus “after the message” episode, Pastors Lindsey and Joe continue the conversation from Sunday’s Advent sermon on Peace Instead of Chaos. They unpack what it means to be a “chaos creator,” what it’s like to live with one, and...
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PRP 51 | How to Navigate Grief and Lonliness During Christmas - A Better Christmas Series
Christmas is full people and gatherings—yet so many of us feel alone. Pastor Lindsey sits down with coaches and therapists Brad and Kate Aldrich to name what loneliness really is, how grief impacts this season, and why comfort is not the enemy....
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PRP 50 | Navigating "Tricky" Family Dynamics at Christmas - A Better Christmas Series
The holidays are meant to be joyful—but let’s be honest, family gatherings can also be complicated. In this episode, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Brad and Kate Aldrich—licensed therapists, coaches, and mental health professionals—to talk about...
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PRP 52 | The 3 Biggest Christmas Mistakes We Make - A Better Christmas Series
In this Christmas conversation, Pastors Lindsey, Joe, and Joel sit down to share both the joy and the real challenges we face during the holiday season. From overspending to overcommitting to overlooking what matters most, they unpack the...
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PRP 49 | Creating Your Advent Tradition - A Better Christmas Series
Advent is more than counting down the days to Christmas—it’s an ancient rhythm of hope, peace, joy, and love that has shaped Christians for centuries. In this episode, Pastor Lindsey invites you to rediscover the beauty and meaning of Advent, a...
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PRP 48 | Secrecy that Transforms - Spiritual Disciplines Series
Secrecy might be the discipline we talk about the least—but need the most. In this episode, Pastors Lindsey and Connor dive into Jesus’ invitation to practice good works without applause or performance. They identify the warning signs of cravin...
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PSP 47 | Being Transformed by Service - Spiritual Disciplines Series
In the finale of our Spiritual Disciplines series, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Joe and Danielle to unpack the discipline of service—an outward practice that forms our inner life. Starting with Jesus’ words in Mark 10:42–45
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PSP 46 | The Power of Silence & Solitude - Spiritual Disciplines Series
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Joe and Danielle to talk about the often-overlooked discipline of silence and solitude. Together, they unpack what it means to step away from th...
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PSP 45 | The Gift of Worship & Confession - Spiritual Disciplines Series
In this honest, hope-filled episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Worship Pastors Calvin and Ezra to unpack two practices that belong together: confession and worship. They discuss why ongoi...
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PSP 44 | Practicing Celebration - Spiritual Disciplines Series
In this joyful episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastors Mike and Calvin to talk about a spiritual practice that might surprise you—celebration. Together they explore how God not only allows bu...
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PSP 43 | Study and Meditating on Scripture - Spiritual Disciplines Series
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, we explore the spiritual disciplines around Scripture—both meditation and study. Too often, we either rush through reading the Bible or approach it only for information. But God invites us...
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PSP 42 | Rediscovering Sabbath - Spiritual Disciplines Series
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastors Joe and Joel to explore the gift of Sabbath. Together they unpack why Sabbath is more than just a day off—it’s an invitation to stop, rest, delight, a...
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PSP 41 | Growing in Prayer without Guilt- Spiritual Disciplines Series
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastors Joe and Calvin to talk about the spiritual discipline of prayer. They share honest stories, name some of the struggles we all face, and offer simple, ...
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PSP 40 | Abundance through Simplicity - Spiritual Disciplines Series
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Calvin and his wife Jacqlene get real about the spiritual discipline of simplicity. They share personal stories of cutting back on stuff, dialing down distractions, and making more ...
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PSP 39 | Why Our Church Talks About Money
Money and church—it’s a topic that can feel awkward, confusing, or even taboo. In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Lindsay sits down with Lead Pastor Joe and Executive Pastor Mike to discuss why we talk about money on Sunday...
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PSP 38 | Finding Church Again After Church Hurt or Spiritual Abuse
In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, pastors Lindsey, Calvin, and Danielle dive into one of the most tender and often misunderstood topics in the church today: healing from church hurt and spiritual abuse. Together the...
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