HOTLCAST
Join the Heart O The Lakes Team as they talk about everything from theology to lifestyle to worldview!
Episodes
329 episodes
Let God Interrupt Your Plans
This week on the HOTLCast, Matt, Cody, Ryan, and Mark gather to unpack Sunday's message about choosing God's plan — and what that actually looks like in everyday life. They start by celebrating Next Gen Level Up Sunday and the heart behind inve...
[SERMON] Following God is the Best Game Plan - Level Up Sunday
On Level Up Sunday, Pastor Cyle celebrates students advancing to the next grade and shares how God is moving in the next generation through baptisms and youth ministry. Drawing from the story of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusal...
Hail Mary and the Hope That Never Fails
In this episode of the HOTLCast, Matt, Pastor Ryan, Cyle, and Mark wrap up their Hollywood series with a look at Project Hail Mary — the story of a discredited scientist thrust into saving the universe from extinction. Beneath the sci-...
[SERMON] God Isn't Done | HOTLWOOD: Project Hail Mary
In this closing message of the Hollywood series, the sermon uses the film Project Hail Mary to explore the nature of biblical hope — distinguishing it from good odds and optimism. Through the story of an astronaut throwing a Hail Mary ...
What Does Family Really Mean?
Pastor Matt, Cyle, and Carver sit down to talk about one of the most fundamental parts of life — family. Inspired by the Mandalorian: Grogu & Dust Bunny film and the church's current "Hollywood" series, the conversation goes deep o...
[SERMON] The Right People Change Everything | HOTLWOOD 2026: Mandalorian & Grogu
What does a Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, and Jabba the Hutt's son have to do with your faith? More than you might think. In this message from our HOTLwood series, Pastor Matt Plott uses The Mandalorian & Grogu to unpack one of the most ...
[SERMON] The Sword Isn't Enough: Finding Real Power Through Jesus | HOTLWOOD 2026: He-Man
What do He-Man, the Sons of Sceva, and a plastic sword have in common? More than you'd think.In this message, Pastor Cyle from Heart o' the Lakes Church digs into one of the most overlooked passages in the book of Acts — the story of the...
[HOTL's Got Questions] Did Jesus Go to Hell?
Cyle, Ryan, and Mark tackle one of theology's more provocative questions: Did Jesus actually descend into Hell between His death and resurrection? The guys unpack where this idea comes from — including the Apostles' Creed — and dig into the oft...
Demon Hunters & Field of Dreams: Finding Truth in Unlikely Places
This week on HOTLCast, Pastor Matt, Ryan, Cody, Mark, Nick, and the crew dive deep into a conversation sparked by two very different "At the Movies" sermons — K-Pop Demon Hunters and Field of Dreams. Despite preaching at separate campuses with ...
[SERMON] No More Hiding | HOTLWOOD 2026: K-Pop Demon Hunters
In this message, Pastor Cody uses the Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters as a jumping-off point to explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—truths of the Christian life: our greatest battles aren't against other people. Dra...
[HOTL's Got Questions] Is Drinking a Sin?
The HOTLCast crew tackle one of the most common faith questions they receive: is drinking alcohol a sin? They dig into what the Bible actually says, from Old Testament passages celebrating wine to Jesus' own first miracle at the wedding ...
Who's Your Empty Chair?
Cyle, Ryan, and Mark record with a literal empty chair — two regulars are out — but it ends up being the perfect backdrop for this episode. They recap a landmark moment for their church: canceling regular Sunday services to gather 700 people (i...
[SERMON] The Empty Chair — Who Are You Reaching For?
In this powerful outdoor worship service at Somerset Beach Campground, Pastor Cyle brings together multiple churches and campuses for a united Sunday gathering under one tent. Preaching from Luke 14:23, Luke 19:10, and Matthew 9:37-38, Pastor C...
[HOTL's Got Questions] Who is Cain's Wife?
One of the most common questions skeptics ask about the Bible — and one that Christians sometimes struggle to answer. In this episode, we dig into Genesis to tackle the question head-on: If Adam and Eve were the first people, who exactly did Ca...
The Unexpected Plan — How God Rewrites Your Story
Cyle, Ryan, Matt, and Mark, kick things off with a laugh about Mark's fading pink hair from a recent student challenge, then take a detour into the lost art of chain letters (and whether it's time to bring them back). Cyle shares his excitement...
[SERMON] Rewritten: Trusting God When Your Story Doesn't Go as Planned | HOTLWOOD: Solo Mio
Life doesn't always go according to plan — and that's okay. In this message, Pastor Cyle uses the movie Solo Mio as a jumping-off point to explore what happens when life's "altar moments" don't go the way we expected. From being stood ...
Dreaming Big God's Way
In this episode of the HOTLCast, Cyle, Cody, Ryan, and Mark reunite to recap Sunday's sermon from the Holla Woods series, inspired by the movie GOAT. The crew kicks things off with a lively debate about who deserves the Greate...
[SERMON] Dream Big, Surrender Bigger | HOTLWOOD: Goat
What does a basketball-playing goat have to do with your life's purpose?In this week's message from our HOTLWOOD sermon series — where we find God's truth in the movies — we dive into the animated film Goat and discover that...
[SERMON] You Good, Bro?
In this Father's Day message, Pastor Ryan — a Marine combat veteran and new pastor at Heart o' the Lakes Church — delivers a raw and personal sermon on the difference between being good and looking good. Drawing from his own y...
New Faces, Big Updates, & Staying Grounded in Faith
In this week's HOTLCast, Pastor Matt is joined by Pastor Mark and Sarah — the Brooklyn Campus's new secretary — for a special introductory episode. They kick off with exciting campus updates, including major waterproofing work at the Jackson ca...
[SERMON] Peace That Doesn't Make Sense | Philippians 4
In this sermon from Philippians 4, Pastor Cyle explores the biblical antidote to anxiety — a topic more relevant than ever in our screen-saturated, news-saturated world. Drawing on Paul's words written from prison, he unpacks three transformati...
What Do You Treasure? Faith, Time, and Summer Camp
In this episode of the HOTLCast, Pastor Matt sits down with Ryan and Carver to unpack the previous Sunday's sermon on treasure from the Book of Philippians. The conversation digs into what we truly value — from sentimental keepsakes to family a...
[SERMON] Rubbish or Riches: What Are You Really Chasing? | Philippians 3
In this message from Philippians 3, Pastor Cyle Young of Heart o' the Lakes Church asks a simple but piercing question: Are you knowing about Christ, or do you actually know Him? Using everything from a $4,000 board game to Mi...
The Mind of Christ: Choosing Others Over Yourself
In this episode of the HOTLCast, Cyle, Ryan, Matt, and Mark dig into Philippians 2 and the concept of the "mind of Christ" — what it really means to put others first in a culture that constantly tells us to put ourselves first. They get practic...
[SERMON] Crown or Cross? — the Humility That Changes Everything | Philippians 2
In this message from Heart o' the Lakes Church, we dive into Philippians 2 and the countercultural concept of humility. In a world that constantly tells us to climb higher, earn more, and build our own brand, Jesus modeled a completely differen...
