Aspire Church Podcast
Located at the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, Aspire Church is engaged with God in His mission to make all things new. Aspire Church is not what you might expect. While the Corinthian columns and stained glass windows may lead you to believe you know what this place is all about, don't make your decision until you meet the people. At Aspire we believe it is the people, not the building, that is the church. We believe it is our privilege to represent Jesus in San Marco by creating ministry environments where people can GATHER to worship God, GROW in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and GO in the power of His Spirit to serve the world.
Episodes
666 episodes
Closer: The Heart of Christ | Part 3
God’s word warns that our hearts are deceptive above all things. But according to popular culture, our emotions should not only be believed, but they should also be our most trusted guide in life. Western society has largely abandoned abs...
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Season 2025
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Episode 54
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38:31
The Most Expensive Christmas Ever | Christmas Eve
According to economists, 2023 was the most expensive Christmas ever, with Americans spending an average of $1,652 per person. But what if economists are wrong? What if 2023 wasn’t the most expensive Christmas ever? Join us on Christmas Eve to l...
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Season 2024
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Episode 52
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29:44
Closer | Part 1: Abide
Sixty percent of churchgoers say their main reason for attending church is to feel closer to God. A recent survey found that most people who stopped attending church did so because they did not believe going helped them reach that goal. But thi...
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Season 2025
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Episode 51
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42:39
The HEart of Worship | Part 5 - A Patient Heart
Simeon and Anna were old – really old! From all outward appearances, they were completely out of time. They had waited and anticipated God’s provision, but as the end drew near, there seemed to be no way God could keep His promise. But that did...
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Season 2024
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Episode 50
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36:30
The HEart of Worship | Part 4: A Generous Heart
The wise men are famous for their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but these may not have been the most precious gifts they gave the Christ Child. Join us for part four of The Heart of Worship, where we will see how gener...
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Season 2024
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Episode 49
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38:27
The HEart of Worship | Part 3: A Joyful Heart
Have you ever been told something that filled you with so much joy that you thought you might burst? Maybe it was when the doctors said there was no evidence of disease, or when you heard you got into your dream school, or when you received a p...
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Season 2024
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Episode 48
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26:02
The HEart of Worship | Part 2: An Obedient Heart
The quiet hero of the Christmas story is a modest carpenter named Joseph. Unlike Mary, the angels, and Zachariah, there's no record of Joseph offering a song of praise during that first Christmas; yet, without his faithful obedience, there woul...
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Season 2024
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Episode 47
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40:05
The HEart of Worship | Part 1: A Grateful Heart
Church attendance dramatically increases in December. People love the familiarity of the Christmas story, the carols, and the beautiful nativities. However, Christmas is more than just a story about the birth of a baby; it is a story about wors...
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Season 2024
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Episode 46
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27:00
Bridge the Gap | Part 6: No More Sea
When Jesus prayed, “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on Earth as it is in heaven,” He wasn’t merely teaching us how to pray. He was giving us a mission and vision for how to live. The church has stood in the gap between heaven and earth for...
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Season 2024
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Episode 45
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35:37
Bridge the Gap | Part 5: A Bridge to the Future
According to most surveys, the church in America is experiencing a rapid decline in attendance and membership. A record number of church closures have caused some to question the church's long-term viability. When Jesus inaugurated the church, ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 45
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40:49
Bridge the Gap | Part 4: A Bridge to the Nations
Jesus’ final charge to His disciples was to go to all nations, telling them the good news and inviting them to be a part of the Kingdom. As the nations come to Jacksonville, Aspire has an unprecedented opportunity to respond to Jesus’ call. Joi...
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Season 2024
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Episode 44
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39:47
Bridge the Gap | Part 3: A Bridge to the City
Nehemiah lived comfortably in a king's palace when he received word that his hometown was in ruins. It would have been easy for him to ignore the problem or make excuses about why it wasn’t his responsibility. Nehemiah did neither. Instead, he ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 43
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31:53
Bridge the Gap | Part 2: The God of the Gap
We’ve all been there—those situations where we’ve fallen just a little short. We may be short on time, out of money, or lack the know-how to get it done. During times like these, we pray for someone willing to step in and make up the difference...
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Season 2024
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Episode 42
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45:55
Bridge the Gap | Part 1: The Gap is Wide
There is a gap between how things should be and how things are. We can see gaps in everything from local politics to global economics. When we hear of a hungry child or a homeless veteran, we know a gap exists. When a marriage ends or a respect...
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Season 2024
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Episode 41
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38:46
85 Days of Generosity | Part 2 - Greedy Generosity
We’ve all felt the emotional pull of a heartfelt plea for generosity. A natural disaster strikes, and relief organizations run pictures of the devastation to inspire people to give money. An orphanage shows photos of a small child. A missionary...
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Season 2024
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Episode 40
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33:32
85 Days of Generosity | Part 1 | The Same God!
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Patrick Coats as our guest speaker today. Patrick is a regional catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention (FBC). In this role, Patrick engages, encourages, and supports the Kingdom work of Florida Baptist Chur...
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Season 2024
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Episode 39
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32:46
The US of America | Part 4: US vs. Them
Americans have always prided themselves on their commitment to self-determination. We don’t have a king; we, the people, elect our presidents! So, it may surprise many Americans to learn that more than 30% of the men who have been president did...
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Season 2024
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Episode 38
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35:39
The US of America | Part 3: A Tale of Two Kingdoms
Jesus once met with a high-level government official. In that exchange, we get an insight into His understanding of the differences between the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of God. Join us for part 3 of The US of America
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Season 2024
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Episode 37
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29:20
The US of America | Part 2: No King but Jesus
Presidential candidates make a lot of promises. One may tell you he will solve the immigration issue, while the other claims to know how to resolve a centuries-long regional conflict. Most people realize that neither will be able to deliver on ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 36
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38:01
The US of America | Part 1: Kingdom First
While it is probably an exaggeration to say that America has never been more divided than it is today, we are as politically and ideologically as polarized as we’ve been in generations. What responsibility does that church have to advocate for ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 35
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39:55
Summer Psalms Mixtape Vol. 3 | Part 5: Forever After All
We all agree with Dorothy when she says, “There is no place like home.” But finding our true home can be difficult. Every earthly dwelling we’ve ever called home is ultimately only temporary. Still, our hearts long for a place called home- a pl...
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Season 2024
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Episode 34
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36:02
Summer Psalms Mixtape Vol. 3 | Part 4: Long Way Home
Serious hikers appreciate the challenge of the journey. They understand that arriving at the destination is made all the sweeter because of the difficulties of the hike. The finish line of a marathon is only special to those who run the race. J...
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Season 2024
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Episode 33
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33:20
Summer Psalms Mixtape Vol. 3 | Part 3: When We Were Beautiful
There is a thin line between the beautiful and the ugly. In the shadows of the world’s most beautiful places lies the ugliness of poverty and disease. We long for what is beautiful but are constantly confronted with the ugliness of war, famine,...
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Season 2024
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Episode 32
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33:20
Summer Psalms Mixtape Vol. 3 | Part 2: The Very Thought of You
The Psalms are the hymns of ancient Israel. Jesus and His disciples would have sung them in worship and as they traveled the dusty roads of ancient Palestine. Their words were even on Jesus' lips as He hung on the cross. The lyrics that brought...
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Season 2024
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Episode 31
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35:50