Best Foothills Church Sermons Podcasts (2025)

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The Road of Love: What Do You Want Me to Do for You? (Audio)

6d ago

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By Aaron Flanagan

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A Life That Moves Heaven (Audio)

7d ago

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Pastor Neil Hoffman preaches on the importance of prayer in our lives.By Neil Hoffman

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How did Christian courage influence the Roman empire? 32:37

1d ago32:37

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When Christians first emerged in the Roman Empire, they were seen as a fringe group defying tradition, power, and even death itself. In this episode, we explore how the radical courage of early believers—facing persecution, martyrdom, and cultural opposition—sparked a quiet revolution that eventually reshaped the most powerful empire in the world. …

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Why building courage makes a difference 31:16

4d ago31:16

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Courage isn't just about bold acts—it's about choosing to do what's right even when it's hard. In this episode of the Salty Pastor, we explore how building courage can transform your life, impact your relationships, and lead you to live with greater purpose. Pastor Doug shares biblical insight and practical ways to grow your courage so you can face…

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Faith That Works When Life Doesn't 48:52

6d ago48:52

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Missions Emphasis - James 2:14-26: What kind of faith makes a difference—both across the street and around the world? James reminds us that real faith is not just something we say—it’s something we show. This Missions Emphasis Weekend, we’ll explore how a living faith becomes a missional faith: one that reaches out in love, even when life is hard. …

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Fighting Shadows

6d ago

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Shadows form when something comes between a surface and a lightsource. A shadow can also be a representation of something else, like when someone is “a shadow of his former self.” What if religion as we typically understand it is but a shadow of the...By Andrew Kerhoulas

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Does faith create courage? 31:34

9d ago31:34

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In this episode of the Salty Pastor podcast, we explore the deep connection between faith and courage. Does true courage come from within, or is it rooted in something greater? Pastor Doug unpacks biblical stories and modern examples to reveal how genuine faith can inspire boldness in the face of fear. Whether you're standing at a crossroads in lif…

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How to Build Biblical Courage 31:08

11d ago31:08

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Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s choosing to stand firm in faith despite it. In this episode of the Salty Pastor, we explore what it means to have biblical courage: not bravado, but a deep trust in God's promises. Pastor Doug unpacks key passages from Scripture to show how real courage is developed through obedience, reliance on God, and spir…

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A Community of Grace 41:45

13d ago41:45

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James - Practical Wisdom - James 2:1-13: In a world quick to judge and slow to embrace, James 2:1–13 calls us to form a radically different kind of community—a community of grace. We all have preferences, but the Gospel invites us to trade favouritism for family and hypocrisy for humility. In God's kingdom, who you are matters more than what you ha…

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Worthy of Any Office

13d ago

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CENTRAL TEXT: Mark 10:35-45; Hebrews 9:26b-28And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 37 And...By Patrick Lafferty

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The Threshing Floor (Audio)

14d ago

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Pastor Mark Hoffman gives us four lessons we can learn from the parable of the threshing floor.By Mark Hoffman

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When Having It All Isn’t Enough (Audio)

14d ago

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By Dr. Trent Stewart

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STOP Listening to the lies, You CAN Succeed. 31:58

16d ago31:58

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Are you tired of the voice in your head telling you that you're not enough? That you'll never make it? In this empowering episode of the Salty Pastor, we confront the lies that hold us back and reveal the truth about who you really are. Pastor Doug unpacks the biblical foundation for resilience, confidence, and true success—not the world's version,…

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How do I think like a champion? 30:22

18d ago30:22

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Do you ever wonder what separates champions from everyone else? In this episode of The Salty Pastor, we dive into the mindset that drives greatness. Discover how faith, discipline, and a clear purpose can help you think like a champion—no matter what you're facing. Whether you're in a season of victory or struggle, this conversation will equip you …

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Earth Magic: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Carbon 43:48

18d ago43:48

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We’ve been taught to find the sacred in what’s far away — untouched trails, quiet forests, pure air — but what if holiness is right here, tangled in the places we share, the bodies we inhabit, and the carbon we exhale? This week, we’re diving into that story that lives beyond dualisms. A story that is about much more than carbon, but about the spir…

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When Moms Pray (Audio)

20d ago

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By Dr. Trent Stewart

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Spiritual Blindness 34:30

20d ago34:30

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James - Practical Wisdom - James 1:19-27: Spiritual blindness can sneak in quietly—through unchecked anger, passive faith or careless words. In this deeply practical passage, James invites us to see clearly by receiving God’s Word with humility and living it out with integrity. True religion isn’t found in words alone but in a transformed life—one …

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Faith & Community | Mother's Day 2025 (Audio)

20d ago

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Kathy Martin and Erin Mrkobrad give their testimony.By Kathy Martin

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A Worthy Conscience

20d ago

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Regardless of one’s belief in the divine, we all will accede to having an inner faculty that commends to us our alignment and acceptance with what is good. We call it the conscience, and it is shaped–and warped–by our inheritances and innumerable...By Patrick Lafferty

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Faith in the Fallout: Having a CHAMPION Mindset. 40:17

23d ago40:17

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In this episode of the Salty Pastor podcast, Pastor Doug dives into the difficult subject of failure—how it shapes us, how it can derail us, and how it often causes us to forget who we are in Christ. He unpacks the subtle but powerful ways our identity can shift when we define ourselves by our mistakes instead of God’s truth. Whether you're carryin…

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My Guilt won't go away 31:59

25d ago31:59

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In this episode, we confront the heavy burden of lingering guilt—where it comes from, why it haunts us, and what to do when we can’t seem to shake it. Whether it stems from past mistakes, broken relationships, or personal regrets, unresolved guilt can feel like a prison. But there is a way forward. Join us as we explore how truth, grace, and forgiv…

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Earth Magic: The Wild Swans 54:26

25d ago54:26

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Folk tales are more than just entertainment. They contain within them seeds of wisdom that help us live with purpose and meaning. In accompanying a sister on a quest to rescue her eleven brothers, what will we learn about ourselves? Join Rev. Christopher Watkins Lamb in an immersive, musical morning as we discover how the Danish tale of The Wild Sw…

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The Prayer that Fails & The Prayer that Saves (Audio)

27d ago

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By Dr. Trent Stewart

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Good & Bad 34:57

27d ago34:57

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James - Practical Wisdom - James 1:9-18: Some of the best gifts I have ever received I bought for myself. That’s just how my wife and I roll with presents. We know what we want so we’ll buy it and then give the other the credit. That works for my marriage. Doesn’t for Jesus. Every good and perfect thing I have ever experienced or been given comes f…

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Missions Weekend 2025 (Audio)

28d ago

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Pastors Neil Hoffman and Mike Van Meter talk about the importance of supporting missions.By Neil Hoffman

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Earth Magic: Awe and the Ecological Self 18:50

29d ago18:50

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Today, we’re diving into the spiritual gifts of awe — that sacred pause that draws us out of ourselves and into the vastness of everything. We’ll remember together that awe isn’t a luxury, but a core human experience that offers us healing, connection, and guides us towards right action. In these times when despair and disconnection encroach, pract…

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How do I overcome guilt and shame? 37:21

1M ago37:21

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Guilt and shame can weigh us down, distort our identity, and hold us back from living in freedom. In this episode, Pastor Doug unpacks the difference between guilt and shame, where they come from, and how they affect our relationship with God and others. You'll learn practical steps for confronting these emotions, embracing forgiveness, and walking…

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Earth Magic: Unfinished 26:19

1M ago26:19

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This Easter Sunday, we began our new series Earth Magic, rooted in the messy, relentless wisdom of the living world. Rev. Sean began with the Easter story — not the sanitized one, but the version that ends in silence, in fear, in the ache of what’s still unresolved. Because if you’ve looked around lately, you know: we are living in the middle of un…

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What Do You Have to Lose in Order to Win? 32:03

1M ago32:03

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Sometimes, the path to true victory requires us to let go—of comfort, pride, control, or even our own desires. In this episode, Pastor Doug explores the paradox of winning through surrender. Drawing from Scripture and real-life examples, we examine how loss often becomes the doorway to growth, purpose, and lasting fulfillment. If you're facing a de…

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I Promise

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CENTRAL TEXT: Hebrews 8:1-13Heb. 8:1 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the...By Patrick Lafferty

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Resilient Faith 38:02

1M ago38:02

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James - Practical Wisdom - James 1:1-8: We all face trials - but how do we face them well? In a world where hardship often leads to burnout or bitterness, James invites us to a different path: resilient faith. In this message, we discover how God forms endurance in us through a new identity, a new way of seeing our pain and a new kind of wisdom roo…

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You're Saved...Now What? (Audio)

1M ago

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Pastor Mike Van Meter preaches on the essential role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.By Mike Van Meter

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When the Kingdom Comes (Audio)

1M ago

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By Dr. Trent Stewart

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How do we WIN at life? 31:46

1M ago31:46

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What does it really mean to win at life? In this episode, we dive deep into the purpose behind the pursuit—unpacking cultural definitions of success and how they compare to a biblical view of victory. Pastor Doug explores how winning in life isn’t about fame, fortune, or followers, but about aligning your life with truth, purpose, and perseverance.…

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Is Losing God's Will? 31:36

1M ago31:36

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Have you ever felt like you’ve taken a wrong turn in life and wondered if you’ve stepped outside of God’s will? In this episode, we explore the idea of “losing” God’s will — what it really means, whether it’s even possible, and how to move forward when you feel lost or uncertain. Through Scripture and honest reflection, we uncover the reassuring tr…

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Long Live The King | Easter 2025 (Audio)

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Pastors Neil Hoffman and Mike Van Meter preach on the sovereignty of Jesus.By Neil Hoffman

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What Would It Prove Anyway? 42:11

1M ago42:11

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F. Scott Fitzgerald once said that the mark of a top-rate intelligence was to be able to hold two contradictory thoughts in one’s head simultaneously. The apostle Paul couldn’t care less whether his intelligence was considered top-rate, but he was...By Patrick Lafferty

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Follows Jesus' Example: Happiness 29:50

1M ago29:50

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What does true happiness look like? In this episode, we explore how following Jesus’ example leads to a deeper, lasting joy that goes beyond circumstances. By looking at His teachings and lifestyle, we uncover the keys to living a fulfilled life rooted in purpose, humility, and service. Discover how walking in His footsteps transforms not only how …

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Made For This: Stand By Me 23:11

2M ago23:11

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When caregiving feels invisible, impossible, and isolating, the truth is still this: you were made to care and be cared for. You are part of a sacred human story—one of mutual belonging and deep connection—and your love, your presence, your compassion, are not only enough; they are holy. Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink // April 13, 2025…

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Does Jesus command us to be Happy? 30:59

2M ago30:59

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In this episode of the Salty Pastor, we wrestle with a profound question: Does Jesus command us to be happy? As we explore Scripture, the teachings of Jesus, and modern cultural expectations, Pastor Doug dives into the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy. Discover how understanding biblical joy can transform your faith and perspec…

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Escaping the Devil's Trap (Audio)

2M ago

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Pastor Mark Hoffman explains what we can learn about forgiveness from King David.By Mark Hoffman

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Jesus is Better 36:25

2M ago36:25

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Better. Now there’s a word we’re constantly thinking about. Many seek to have a better marriage, better health, a better work-life balance, and a better spiritual life. Those are all noble pursuits. But what if there was a better better? We’ll explore...By Andrew Kerhoulas

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How deep is your Faith Well? 33:08

2M ago33:08

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In this episode of the Salty Pastor, we explore a powerful metaphor: your faith as a well. How deep is it? How full? When life gets tough and the heat rises, what are you drawing from? Pastor Doug challenges us to reflect on the condition of our spiritual lives and gives practical insight into how to deepen our trust in God. Whether you're feeling …

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Made For This: Already Home 23:16

2M ago23:16

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Home isn't built with bricks, borders or bureaucracy -- it's built with truth, and too often that truth threatens the systems built on silence and fear. You were made for more than quiet compliance; you were made to live fully, love boldly, and name who already belongs. You have something powerful to offer: the audacity to tell the truth in a world…

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The Pursuit of Happiness in a Modern World 28:41

2M ago28:41

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In a culture obsessed with personal fulfillment and emotional highs, what does it really mean to be happy? In this episode, we explore the modern pursuit of happiness—how it's changed, where it's led us, and why it often leaves us feeling empty. Join Pastor Doug as he unpacks biblical wisdom on joy, purpose, and the deeper meaning of life in a worl…

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