Advertise on podcast: NORTH.CHURCH Podcast with Pastor Rodney Fouts

Pastor Rodney taught that praise is more than a song. It’s making much of God with our words, actions, attitudes, and entire lives in response to who He is and what He has done. Praise is a choice that shifts our perspective from the size of our circumstances to the greatness and faithfulness of God, declaring that even when we don’t understand what He is doing, we still know who He is. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Rodney kicked off the new series, The Unstoppable Gospel, with a reminder that Sabbath is God’s gift to pull us out of the relentless pace of life and back into His presence. Through rest, remembrance, relationship, and rejoicing, we learn to trust God, remember His faithfulness, reconnect with Him and others, and enjoy the life He has given us. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

David Suey shared a powerful message about the difference between salvation and sanctification—Jesus not only saves us, but invites us into a lifelong process of surrender where we continually choose His way over our own. Through his personal story, David reminded us that following Jesus won’t always be easy or remove every struggle, but Jesus is worth it because His way leads to abundant life. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Samson reminded us that even in seasons of disappointment and lost hope, Jesus is often closer than we realize, meeting us in our sadness and revealing Himself through Scripture. As we commit to seeking Him in His Word and gathering faithfully with His Church, our eyes are opened to the risen Savior who transforms hopeless hearts into hopeful proclaimers of the Gospel. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Rodney reminded us that because we bear God’s image, everything we have ultimately belongs to Him—our time, talents, relationships, influence, finances, and our very lives. Tithing is more than giving 10%; it’s an act of worship, obedience, and trust that moves our mindset from “MINE” to “THE LORD’S,” declaring that God is our source and comes first in every area of our lives. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Rodney teaches that the heart of Jesus, and the mission of His Church, is to pursue those who are lost with enormous concern and incredible effort. Through the parables of Luke 15, we see that every lost person matters to God, and when even one is found and returns to Him, all of heaven celebrates. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

In “Built on Relationships,” Pastor Rodney teaches that the Kingdom of God is relational at its core—calling us to love God and love people. Using Psalm 101 as a blueprint, he shows that healthy relationships are built intentionally through a strong relationship with God, personal integrity, wise daily choices, and carefully choosing the people and influences we allow close to our hearts. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Peter Reeves taught that revival doesn't begin with striving but with a fresh revelation of God's kindness. Using the story of Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9, he showed that God's kindness seeks us out in our brokenness, restores what has been lost, and invites us to His table—not because we've earned it, but because of His grace. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Dr. Manny Arango reframes the story of the prodigal son by showing it's just as much about the older brother—those who are in church but have lost the Father's heart for lost people. He challenges believers to move beyond religion and embrace God's mission, joyfully welcoming prodigals home with the same grace the Father has shown us. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Faith Cho unpacked Psalm 91:1, teaching that the “secret place” is not merely a moment of prayer but a presence-centered life, intentionally choosing to remain connected to God even when He feels silent or distant. She reminded us that seasons of darkness, mystery, and spiritual dryness do not mean God has abandoned us. Sometimes the shadow is evidence that He is closer than we realize, inviting us into deeper trust, friendship, and revelation of His presence. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Chet Pete’s Revival message, “Hold On to It,” challenged us not just to receive what God gives us, but to guard it when resistance comes. Using David’s battles in 2 Samuel 5, he taught that more resistance should lead to more dependence, more dependence to more obedience, and more obedience to more deliverance—going “down” into God’s presence before going “up” to fight, while remembering that ultimately we can hold on because God is holding on to us. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Rodney reminded us through the life of King Uzziah that success is never the goal—faithful dependence on God is. Uzziah's story shows how seeking God led to blessing, but pride and compromise led to his downfall, warning us that a half-hearted faith will eventually open the door to compromise. The answer is to continually behold God's glory like Isaiah did, allowing His presence to bring conviction, cleansing, and a renewed willingness to say, "Here I am. Send me." Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Pastor Samson challenged us through the life of King Asa to examine whether our faith is deepening or quietly diminishing. Although Asa began his reign fully trusting God, he gradually shifted his trust to people, compromised his allegiance, and rejected God's Word—reminding us that faith doesn't usually collapse overnight but erodes one compromise at a time. The invitation is to repent, return to wholehearted dependence on God, and remember that He is searching for hearts fully committed to Him so He can strengthen them. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

Today, Garrett Sewell, Carlos Ynfante, and Sawyer Wilson brought a powerful tag-team message on seeing God's Kingdom come. They reminded us that Kingdom impact begins with a prepared heart, grows through daily obedience, and leaves a legacy when we're willing to serve faithfully—even if someone else enjoys the harvest. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show

What are you pursuing most? In his message, Pastor Rodney reminds us that God's presence isn't something to visit occasionally—it's Someone to pursue continually. Through David's journey to bring the Ark of God back to Israel, we're challenged to desire His presence above comfort, success, and the approval of people, remembering that God's presence is enjoyed most deeply when His Word is honored completely. Listen and be challenged.  Support the show