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How should Christians approach politics and voting in a world filled with division, outrage, and competing opinions? In this episode of Enjoy God, Beth Ann sits down with Cody Hale and Andrew Hendrick for a thoughtful conversation about faith, politics, and our responsibility as citizens of both heaven and earth. Together, they explore what Scripture teaches about the role of government, why voting matters, how to navigate political disagreements with humility and grace, and how this relates to loving our neighbors. As election season approaches, this conversation is a reminder that our theology should always inform our politics, never the other way around. No matter who holds office or what happens on Election Day, our ultimate hope remains in Jesus Christ and His eternal Kingdom. For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

Can you genuinely trust Jesus and still struggle with anxiety or depression? And what do you do when what you know to be true about God feels completely disconnected from what you're experiencing? In this episode of Enjoy God, Beth Ann is joined by Lead Pastor Cody Hale and biblical counselor Christy Edwards for an honest conversation about faith and mental health. Together, they discuss anxiety, depression, the shame Christians sometimes feel around mental health struggles, and how to cling to God's truth when our thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming. They also explore the importance of community, counseling, and medication as we navigate these difficult seasons. Whether you're personally walking through a mental health struggle or loving someone who is, this conversation is a reminder that struggling doesn't mean you're failing God. You don't have to pretend everything is okay to come to Him, and even when your feelings are uncertain, His faithfulness remains unchanged. For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

Motherhood is full of beautiful moments, endless responsibilities, and days when it feels like everyone needs something from you. Between laundry, work, school schedules, meals, and caring for your family, finding time to slow down and enjoy God can feel like one more thing on an already overwhelming to-do list. In this episode of Enjoy God, Beth Ann is joined by Megan Hale and Kim Patterson for an honest and encouraging conversation about pursuing the Lord in the everyday rhythms of motherhood. Together, they talk about making time for God's Word in busy seasons, navigating mom guilt and comparison, simplifying life at home, staying connected in marriage, and learning to depend on the Lord through it all. Whether you're caring for little ones, raising teenagers, working outside the home, or homeschooling, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to wait for life to slow down to enjoy God. He's present in the ordinary, messy, beautiful moments of motherhood, and His grace is sufficient for every season. For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

What does following Jesus look like when Monday morning rolls around? In this episode of the Enjoy God Podcast, Beth Ann sits down with business leaders Matt Cook and Angel Wallrath for a practical conversation about what it looks like to enjoy God in the workplace. They talk about working alongside people who may not share your beliefs, pursuing excellence without making success an idol, navigating ambition and money, and handling difficult conversations with both truth and grace. From sharing your faith naturally to treating people with dignity, staying spiritually grounded, and redefining success around an audience of One, this conversation is a reminder that our work is not separate from our discipleship. Whether you're leading a company, managing a team, sitting behind a desk, working on a job site, or simply trying to make it through another Monday, you can follow Jesus, and enjoy God, right where He has placed you. For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

What happens when the problem isn’t knowing God’s will, but wanting it? In this episode of the Enjoy God Podcast, Beth Ann sits down with Cody Hale and Andrew Hendrick for an honest conversation about the tension between what God wants and what we want. Using the story of Jonah as a starting point, they talk about competing desires, obedience when God’s way feels harder, our tendency to trust our own wisdom, and what can happen when we run from what we know God is asking of us. They also get practical about prayer, Godly counsel, temptation, repentance, and why following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Ultimately, the question underneath it all is one every follower of Jesus has to answer again and again: Will I trust that God’s way is better even when it isn’t the way I would choose? For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

How do I know God is actually real? What if I have doubts? How do I know Christianity is true and not just something I believe because my parents do? These are the kinds of questions teenagers are asking, and they’re worth taking seriously.  In this episode of the Enjoy God Podcast, Beth Ann sits down with Family Pastor John Blanton and Student Coordinators Ethan Sparks and Hannah Grim to tackle real questions from teenagers about God, faith, suffering, prayer, salvation, culture, relationships, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when the people around you believe differently. This conversation isn’t about giving teenagers quick “church answers.” It’s about creating space for honest questions, wrestling with what Scripture says, and helping students develop a faith that is truly their own. Whether you’re a teenager asking these questions yourself or a parent trying to navigate them alongside your student, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be afraid of hard questions, and that Jesus is worth seeking in the middle of them. For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

Part 2 of 2: Kids ask some of the best questions...and sometimes the hardest ones! In this episode of the Enjoy God Podcast, Beth Ann continues her conversation with John Blanton and Katie Hendrick to answer real questions submitted by kids at The Orchard. How can we know God is with us when we can’t feel Him? Does God sleep? Was Jesus there at creation? Why does God sometimes sound selfish? And why in the world did they throw Jonah off the boat? From funny questions to surprisingly deep ones, John and Katie help us see that we don’t have to be afraid of our kids’ curiosity, and that even their biggest questions can lead us to know and enjoy God more. There were too many great questions for one episode, so this is Part 2 of 2! For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

Part 1 of 2: Kids ask some of the best questions...and sometimes the hardest ones! In this episode of the Enjoy God Podcast, Beth Ann sits down with Family Pastor John Blanton and Preschool Coordinator Katie Hendrick to answer real questions submitted by kids at The Orchard. How can we know God is with us when we can’t feel Him? Does God sleep? Was Jesus there at creation? Why does God sometimes sound selfish? And why in the world did they throw Jonah off the boat? From funny questions to surprisingly deep ones, John and Katie help us see that we don’t have to be afraid of our kids’ curiosity, and that even their biggest questions can lead us to know and enjoy God more. There were too many great questions for one episode, so this is Part 1 of 2! For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

Family discipleship can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to look perfect to make an impact. In this episode of the Enjoy God Podcast, Beth Ann sits down with The Orchard’s Family Pastor, John Blanton, and his wife, Holly, for an honest and practical conversation about what it looks like to point our kids to Jesus in the middle of everyday life. They talk about bedtime prayers, car-ride conversations, parenting mistakes, hard questions, and trusting God with our children’s faith. Whether you’re just getting started or have been intentionally discipling your kids for years, this conversation is an encouraging reminder that the goal isn’t perfection, it’s faithfulness. For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

In this episode of Enjoy God, Beth Ann sits down with Cody Hale and Andrew Hendrick to reflect on The Orchard’s Five Foundations and what God has been teaching our church throughout the series. Along the way, they share stories from community, memorable moments from Sunday mornings, the power of worship, and practical ways these foundations shape our everyday lives. From enjoying God and sharing life to understanding His Word, thinking deeply about our faith, and making the family the starting place for discipleship, this conversation goes beyond the sermons to explore what it looks like to build our lives on what truly matters. For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

What does it actually mean to make disciples? Is it something every Christian is called to do? In this episode of Enjoy God, Beth Ann sits down with The Orchard’s Disciple-Making Pastor, Micah Raies, and longtime missions partner, Joey Shaw, to take some of the mystery and intimidation out of discipleship. Together, they talk about the way Jesus made disciples, what it looks like to follow His example, and how ordinary moments at home, at work, and in our relationships can become opportunities to point others toward Him. They also explore the connection between discipleship and missions, what we can learn from the global church, and how making disciples ultimately flows out of knowing, following, and enjoying God ourselves.    For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

Why do we need other believers to faithfully follow Jesus? In this episode of Enjoy God, Beth Ann sits down with Share Life Pastor James Allison and community group leader Becky Borgman to talk about why God designed us for community and why the Christian life was never meant to be lived in isolation. Together, they explore the beauty, and sometimes the messiness, of being truly known, the importance of spiritual friendships, and the ways God uses His people to encourage us, speak truth into our lives, and help carry our burdens. They also share practical encouragement for overcoming the barriers that keep us from community and taking intentional steps toward sharing life with others.  For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

What does it really mean to enjoy God—and what does that look like in everyday life? In the first episode of the Enjoy God Podcast, host Beth Ann Hill sits down with Lead Pastor Cody Hale and Worship Pastor Andrew Hendrick to unpack the idea at the heart of The Orchard Church: God doesn't simply want us to know about Him - He invites us to know Him, delight in Him, and enjoy a relationship with Him.  Together, they talk about the difference between faithfulness driven by guilt and faithfulness that flows from grace and delight, what it means to live a life of worship beyond Sunday morning, and how Scripture, prayer, and Christian community help us grow in our enjoyment of God. They also discuss what joy looks like in difficult seasons and offer practical encouragement for anyone who feels spiritually dry or simply doesn't know where to begin.  For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give

Welcome to Enjoy God, a podcast from The Orchard Church. Our desire is to help you enjoy God, share life, and make disciples through thoughtful conversations about faith, discipleship, relationships, and everyday life with Jesus.  If you find this podcast to be a blessing to you, please rate, review or share our show on whatever platform you use.  For our weekly sermons, visit https://theorchardchurch.com/podcast - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.theorchardchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchardmemphis To give to The Orchard Church, click here: https://theorchardchurch.com/give