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
53 episodes
PSP 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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PSP 37 | I Don't Feel Like I Belong... What Do I Do?
At some point, almost everyone struggles with feeling like an outsider in your local church. It can be when you first join or it can last for years. Pastors Calvin, Connor and Lindsey share personal stories, address emotional barriers to belong...
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PSP 36 | Evaluating Your Church Commitment: When to Stay, When to Go, and How to Leave Well
When do you stay and when do you know it's time to move on from your local church? In this episode we discuss how to discern when it’s time to move on, the different reasons we might be consider leaving and how to exit well with honesty, grace,...
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PSP 35 | From Visitors to Family: Habits that Build Belonging at Your Local Church
In this episode, we talk about what it really means to move from just showing up at church to truly feeling like you belong. We share honestly about the challenges of building community in a culture that often treats church like a product or ev...
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PSP 34 | How do I choose a church? Finding a local church you can make your home.
In this episode of the New Reality Podcast, Lindsay, Danielle, and Mike from Reality Church discuss how to choose, engage with, and belong to a local church. They share personal experiences, practical advice, and address common challenges like ...
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PSP 34 | How God Shepherds us in times of Struggle or Suffering
This episode of the Pursuit Reality Podcast is part of a special series from the Women in Mental Health seminar at Reality Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This session helps us engage God's presence, emotional engagement, and strength in har...
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PSP 33 | Understanding Your Story, Engaging Your Past to Transform Your Future - Women & Mental Health Seminar Break-Out
The stories of our past shape who we are, yet we often leave them untold, misunderstood, or ignored. By avoiding these stories, we miss the opportunity to truly understand our present and step into the future with purpose and freedom. In this b...
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59:44
PSP 32 | Finding Hope After Trauma - Women & Mental Health Seminar Break-Out
Day-to-day challenges can be hard but many of us have lived through bigger events. These traumas can deeply impact every aspect of our life or those we love; influencing emotions, physical well-being, relationships, and faith. In this break-out...
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PSP 30 | Understanding & Moving through Anxiety - Women & Mental Health Seminar Break-Out
Anxiety has a way of weaving itself into our daily lives, often feeling unavoidable or even normal. But what if life could be different? In this breakout session, you'll discover practical tools and meaningful insights to understand and manage ...
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