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Growth is rarely a graceful process. If you’re currently in a season of relational tension or personal struggle, this episode is for you. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are discussing the "growing pains" of the soul: why God uses the difficult things for our good, the reason relationships are our biggest refining fires, and how to start looking out for others when you feel like you’re barely hanging on yourself.

This week, we’re getting into the messiness that is parents & kids. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about how parents shape the way we view not only ourselves, but our Heavenly Father. Plus, they get practical about how to navigate the different phases of parental relationships, from diapers to diplomas and beyond. Whether you are a parent or are just reflecting on your own parents, this one will give you lots to chew on. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved! https://harborchurch.com/connect Phases of Parenting Graphic: Link

Often, relationships with children, grandchildren, or even employees are approached as though the goal is behavior management. The scriptural aim is not control, but to reflect the heart of God. In this message, Pastor Josh reminds us that connection must precede correction so we can ensure discipline focuses on restoration, growth, and a clearer picture of who God is. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!https://harborchurch.com/connect

Many of us treat Easter like a yearly reminder to try harder, but we’re actually missing the point. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about the "God-guilt" we all carry, breaking down why grace isn’t about fixing your behavior and why the Gospel is actually way more scandalous than we think.If you’re tired of the "fake it 'til you make it" Christian life and you’re ready for real transformation (minus the shame), pull up a chair. Let's get into it. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved! https://harborchurch.com/connect

Everyone knows what it’s like to cover a stain and hope nobody notices, but hiding never removes what’s underneath. Easter is the reminder that Jesus loved us enough to die for us and was powerful enough to not stay dead, so forgiveness is real and cleansing is possible. This Easter, discover why the cross was necessary, why the resurrection changes everything, and how freedom begins when the hiding stops.If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!https://harborchurch.com/connect

We all have a "laundry chair"—that pile of stuff we know needs to be dealt with but we’d rather just ignore. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about the "dirty laundry" of our lives: the secret sins, the recurring mistakes, and the heavy shame we carry around like a backpack full of lead. Why is it so hard to actually hand our mess over to God? How can we reach for Jesus and finally stop letting our past define our present (extend that same grace to others)?

Dirty laundry gets piled up, pushed aside, and sometimes written off as “too much to deal with.” People do the same thing with shame and sin, hiding it, managing it, or scrubbing at it alone until they’re exhausted. This Palm Sunday begins Harbor Church’s new sermon series, Dirty Laundry, with a simple truth: if the stain could be handled in human strength, there would be no need for a Savior, and Jesus is the One who cleanses, restores, and gives a new story. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved! https://harborchurch.com/connect

We all want that "mountain-top" faith, but most of our lives happen in the mundane middle. This week, we’re getting honest about self-discipline. It’s not about being a spiritual superhero; it’s about showing up (even when you don’t feel like it) and finding rhythms that invite God in every day. Katie Rose and John get real about why staying disciplined is so hard, the small steps that make the biggest difference, and the freedom to be found on the other end of consistency.

If you’ve ever thought your marriage struggles were the only ones in the room, this episode is your reality check. We’re pulling back the curtain on the Refueled Marriage Conference to answer the unfiltered questions submitted by couples just like you that we weren’t able to get to while we were at Refueled. From the "small" things to the heavy hitters, Pastor Josh and Kaleigh are diving into the questions that actually matter, and the answers that will help your marriage to go the distance (part two of two).

God’s correction isn’t proof of abandonment; it’s proof of adoption. This final week of our Endure sermon series reframes discipline as love: not punishment that pushes people away, but training that forms holiness and produces a peaceful harvest. Self-discipline and divine discipline are partners in becoming who God is shaping believers to be.If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!https://harborchurch.com/connect

It’s one thing to talk about endurance, and another thing to live it out. Katie Rose sits down with Lexi, Teams Coordinator & Young Adults Group Leader at Harbor Church, to get real about what faith looks like in the hard seasons. No platitudes, no empty encouragements - true stories of God’s real faithfulness when the going got tough, and practical discussion on how you can find strength from that same source. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved! https://harborchurch.com/connect

If you’ve ever thought your marriage struggles were the only ones in the room, this episode is your reality check. We’re pulling back the curtain on the Refueled Marriage Conference to answer the unfiltered questions submitted by couples just like you that we weren’t able to get to while we were at Refueled. From the "small" things to the heavy hitters, Pastor Josh and Kaleigh are diving into the questions that actually matter, and the answers that will help your marriage to go the distance (part one of two).

What do you do when faith feels hard and life hurts? In week four of our Endure series, Pastor Josh breaks down a biblical framework for perseverance and reminds us that perseverance is not explosive intermittent effort, it’s stubborn consistency, especially when we're discouraged, distracted or on the verge of giving up. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved! https://harborchurch.com/connect

We all know the feeling of an empty tank, but how do we keep moving when the road gets steep? This week, we’re digging deeper into Hebrews 12:1. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose discuss the specific weights that drain their spiritual energy, the daily rhythms that can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, and how to build a life designed for the long haul rather than the immediate crisis.

Ever feel like you’re running in circles? Turns out the problem may not be how you’re running, but what you’re focused on. Our lives are so full of distractions that it feels impossible to know where we’re supposed to go - but God has a purpose, a path, and a finish line for each of us. If you’re tired of wasting your energy, check out this message.If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!https://harborchurch.com/connect