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Make Heaven Crowded
🎙️ Welcome to the Make Heaven Crowded Podcast
Real conversations about faith, culture, and following Jesus in today’s world. Each week, our pastors and team dive deeper into Sunday’s message and tackle real-world topics shaping our lives. Whether you’re part of our church family or just exploring faith, these honest discussions are designed to challenge, encourage, and inspire you to live out your faith beyond Sunday.
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Episodes
31 episodes
How Old Is the Earth REALLY? Pastors Debate Old vs. New Earth | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 31
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we dive into one of the most debated questions in Christianity: How old is the earth—really?Two pastors sit down to have an honest, respectful conversation on Old Earth vs. New Earth perspectives....
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What it means to be a BIBLICAL MAN in 2026 with Mark Griffith | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 30
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we sit down with Mark Griffith to tackle a question that’s more relevant than ever: What does it actually mean to be a biblical man in 2026?In a culture full of mixed messages about masculinity, i...
Can Christians Lose Salvation? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 29
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle one of the most debated questions in Christianity: Can a Christian lose their salvation?Is salvation something that can be forfeited, or is it secure once and for all? What do different ...
The 5 Keys to Discipleship & responding to Hate Comments | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 28
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we get practical and real about two things every believer will face: how to make disciples and how to handle criticism—especially online.What does true discipleship actually look like beyond just ...
SHROUD OF TURIN: The Evidence for the Resurrection | Make heaven Crowded Ep. 27
Train video: https://youtu.be/iJOeiT1IkhY?si=d0KUrYvPDEJwZPXdIn this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore one of the most fascinating and debated artifacts in history: the Shroud of Turin.Could this ancient cloth actually ...
Are we Saved by Faith or Works | Holy Week | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 26
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we step into one of the most important and often debated questions in Christianity: Are we saved by faith or by works?As we reflect during Holy Week, the weight of this question matters even more....
CAN CHRISTIANS BE POSSESSED BY DEMONS?? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 25
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we step into one of the most intense and often misunderstood questions in the Christian faith: Can Christians be possessed by demons?What does Scripture actually say about spiritual warfare, demon...
Lukes Jesus & James Talarico | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 24
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we dive into a powerful and timely conversation: Luke’s portrayal of Jesus and the rising voice of James Talarico.The Gospel of Luke presents a deeply compassionate, justice-driven, and people-foc...
What Will Heaven Actually Be Like? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 23
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore one of the biggest questions people have about eternity: What will heaven actually be like?For many people, heaven is imagined as clouds, harps, and floating spirits — but is that reall...
IRAN CRISIS & JOHN's JESUS | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 22
What’s really happening in Iran — and how should Christians respond?In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we talk through the growing tensions and instability in Iran and what it means in a world that feels increasingly uncertain. How...
CATHOLIC JESUS vs. PROTESTANT JESUS | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 21
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we step into one of the most historic and important conversations within Christianity: Catholic Jesus vs. Protestant Jesus.Are Catholics and Protestants worshiping the same Jesus? Where do the rea...
MUSLIM JESUS VS. PROTESTANT JESUS | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 20
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore an important and often misunderstood question: Is the Jesus of Islam the same as the Jesus of historic Protestant Christianity?While both Christianity and Islam speak highly of Jesus, t...
THE AMERICAN JESUS VS. THE REAL JESUS | Make Heaven Crowded Ep 19.
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we take an honest look at the idea of the “American Jesus” and compare it with the Jesus revealed in Scripture.Has our culture shaped the way we see Christ? Have politics, nationalism, or personal...
MORMON JESUS VS PROTESTANT JESUS | Make Heaven Crowded Ep.18
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we take an honest and thoughtful look at one of the most important questions in Christianity: Are all views of Jesus the same?We compare the Jesus taught in Mormon theology with the Jesus of histo...
4 Historical pieces of evidence for the Risen Christ. | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 17
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore four powerful historical pieces of evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ—facts that are widely accepted by historians, including many who are not Christians.Was the...
Busy Isn’t Holy: Rediscovering Rest with God | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 16
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we talk about something many Christians struggle with but rarely slow down to address—rest.What does the Sabbath actually mean for believers today? Is rest a command, a gift, or both?...
Is Spanking Biblical? + Parenting God’s Way | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 15
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle a sensitive but important question many Christian parents wrestle with — Is spanking biblical? And more broadly, what does it look like to parent God’s way in today’s world?...
Habits, Fasting, and why Socialism is a bad idea | Make heaven Crowded Ep. 14
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore how daily habits shape our spiritual lives, why fasting and prayer still matter for believers today, and how Christians should think critically about ideas like socialism through a biblical wor...
Is Christmas Really Pagan? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 12
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle a question that resurfaces every year — Is Christmas really pagan?Where did Christmas traditions actually come from? Should Christians celebrate Christmas, or avoid it altogether? We exp...
Fasting, Prayer, and Spiritual Breakthrough | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 13
TeamFBC Fasting Devotionalhttps://fbclebanon.subspla.sh/h8q4b6bJordans Grandpas ministryhttps://www.faithandlifeministries.com/In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore the often-misunderstood spiritual discipli...
Is Hell really Eternal?? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 11
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we take on one of the most serious and debated questions in Christianity — Is hell really eternal?What does Scripture actually teach about eternity, judgment, and the fate of those who reject Chri...
Joseph & the Nuclear Family | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 10
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we take a deeper look at one of the most overlooked characters in the Christmas story — Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus — and what his obedience, integrity, and courage teach us about godly fatherhood...
Reaching Gen Z & Gen Alpha: What the Church MUST Understand | Make Heaven Crowded Ep 9
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle one of the most important questions facing the church today — how do we actually reach the younger generation?Why are so many students and young adults drifting from faith? What role doe...
Are Calvinist Wrong? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 8
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we dive into one of the most debated topics in Christian theology — Calvinism vs. Arminianism.Are we chosen by God, or do we choose Him? What does Scripture actually say about predestination, free...
WHY DO WE PRAY? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 7
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we look at one of Jesus’ most encouraging yet challenging parables — the Parable of the Persistent Widow — and explore why God calls us to pray with endurance, faith, and boldness.Why does J...