Circuit Riders Podcasts

Derek Mack preaches on what God does in delay. Using the story of Joseph from the Bible and notes from theologian Bob Sorge, he shares how God can use a season of delayed promises or unanswered prayers to get us back to a place of fruitfulness. We learn that in order to suffer rightly, we have to have the right perspective and belief about what is going on.

Nick Brennt gives practical ways to give up your life for love and effectively live out the Great Commission.

Zach Nash speaks on suffering love. He reminds us that we are called to take up our cross and live like Christ.

Zach Nash shares on active love versus passivity. We are challenged to emulate Jesus' love and his example of active pursuit.

Nick Brennt speaks on the love of God. He emphasizes that since God is love, all other attributes of God's character flow from a place of love. We are reminded that Jesus is a reflection of God and therefore an example of counter cultural love for us to imitate. We are challenged to see opportunity to love others.

Zach Nash dives into the importance of cultivating a culture of honor. He shares Biblical examples of honor and we learn how dishonor can put a ceiling on the miraculous. Zach leaves us with practical ways we can honor the people around us.

Andy Bryd discusses what Jesus is doing through out the nation and how we can actively partner with him.

Andy Byrd brings us into the divine storyline of the Send. He emphasizes that when we focus on what God has promised, it puts everything else into perspective and keeps us from striving to create our own story. Through the history of the Send, we learn the importance of having clarity over what God has spoken so that we are not easily deterred by other voices. Andy commissions us into the harvest.

Andy Byrd gives some practical keys to diving into the Word. He explains how to develop the habit of not only reading the Bible cover to cover, but also studying the context of passages, turning verses into prayers, and writing out our own commentary on what we read.

Andy Byrd shares about the importance of having a vibrant relationship with the Word of God. We learn three paradigms that we should consider when we approach reading the Bible: the presence of the author, love for the author and the need for first hand revelation.

Brian facilitates a discussion on the importance of accountability within community. He uses the Biblical example of the Israelites to highlight that pride and stubbornness precede backsliding. We learn about the correlation between isolation and falling into sin and are given practicals to help us guard ourselves against compromise. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

We believe that the only way to see true revival and reformation is to commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the word of God. As a community we are diving deep into the Bible to fight for fresh revelation and true transformation in us and through us! As we work our way through the Bible, we seek to impart a deep love for the word and world changing principals. This podcast features Brian Brennt focusing on the book of Ephesians.

Brian preaches from Ephesians 6 about the armor of God. He argues that we shouldn't be surprised or discouraged by trials and that part of our fight as Christians is to stand our ground. We learn that in order to stand firm we cant have self-pity, give in to fear, be half-hearted or entertain failure.

Zach and Graham start a new series on revival. They highlight the global impact of the Welsh revival and its influence on the Azusa Street revival. Zach breaks down what revival is and why we shouldn't let the term lose meaning. We are inspired by stories and people from both these great revivals and the generations of intercession they stand on.

Brian Brennt talks about what it means to stand firm as Christians, especially when faced with persecution. He explains the importance of deciding what you believe and putting on the armor of God. We are encouraged to lean into the Holy Spirit as we learn how to stand firm against the enemy and declare war over evil. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Chip shares his testimony and his revelation of the power of the Gospel in his life. He uses Romans 5:6-8 to emphasize that Jesus died for us, not because we were good, but in spite of our mess and rebellion. Chip shares that the greatest trick of the enemy is to make us think our sin can satisfy us. We leave encouraged because the gift of salvation is free and we don't have to do anything to deserve it.

We believe that the only way to see true revival and reformation is to commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the word of God. As a community we are diving deep into the Bible to fight for fresh revelation and true transformation in us and through us! As we work our way through the Bible, we seek to impart a deep love for the word and world changing principals. This podcast features Brian Brennt focusing on the book of Ephesians.

JT Thomas speaks more in depth about justice and how there is no justice without Jesus. He touches on systemic racism and white privilege while also challenging us to engage in social justice conversations not just intellectually, but spiritually. JT asks us to consider what a Jesus protest would look like and urges us to evaluate whether or not the Bible is informing how we engage with the world.

JT Thomas shares more of his story, including his family's history in music and worship. Through his personal experience with his aunt, Nina Simone, and brother, Jaye Thomas, we learn about music birthed from black culture. JT speaks on the righteousness and justice of God. He emphasizes that the Gospel of Jesus is a Gospel of justice but that there can't be true justice apart from Jesus.

JT Thomas, founder of Civil Righteousness, shares part of his story and brings us into the storyline of what God is doing in the African American community. We learn more about racial injustice, pathologies of oppression and God's redemptive nature. He emphasizes that God is present in times of trouble and the importance of Biblical unity.