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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
37 episodes
Faith, Fitness & Following Jesus | Tyler Christophel | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 37
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we're joined by CrossFit Games athlete Tyler Christophel for a conversation about faith, fitness, and what i means to steward the body we've been given. Tyler shares his journey through compe...
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Can you be Gay & a Christian? | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 36
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle one of the most sensitive and important questions facing the Church today: Can you be gay and a Christian?This conversation is not about winning arguments or condemning people—it's about...
Why Paul Wrote Romans | The Backstory Every Christian Should Know | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 35
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we take a deep dive into the historical context and backstory behind one of the most influential books in the Bible: Romans.Why did Paul write this letter? Who was he writing to? What was happenin...
The Only Thing that Counts is LOVE | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 34
*Re-Upload (The Debate series will continue in July )In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore Paul's message to the church in Corinth and one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture: the only thing that counts...
Everything Changes After High School… Here’s How to Prepare | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 33
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we sit down with our Student Coordinator to talk about one of the biggest transitions in life: what happens after high school.Graduation is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. New freedoms...
Did Jesus Reject Legalism? | The Beatitudes Explained | Make Heaven Crowded Ep. 32
In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we dive into one of Jesus’ most powerful teachings: The Beatitudes — and what they reveal about legalism, religion, and the heart of God.Did Jesus reject legalism? What was His issue with the Phar...
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....
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...