Season 2

From the beginning of church history, we’ve seen that churches vary in size from community to community. Some are comprised of thousands of people, while others may consist of 10. Among the variations, there have been a variety of questions that come along with church size. How big is too big? How s...

Do you remember the last time you questioned a big life decision? Did someone tell you, "You do you." or "Just do what feels right."? Maybe in the moment you felt like that was some encouraging advice, but if you've followed that line of thinking to the end then you know how it ends. It seems that w...

As you already know, we live in a time when we are more connected than ever before. People all around the world are connecting through the internet and with that, people are developing new relationships online - more specifically, dating relationships. As apps become more intuitive, as phones become...

Have you ever felt discouraged? Maybe you’re like us and you’ve felt before like fears and doubts are swarming around your head like a swarm of bees. Maybe you’re even listening right now and you’re feeling like the swarm is closing in on you. Wherever you’re at, we want to remind you that God is wi...

Thanks for joining us on the Nateholdridge.com podcast. Hey, as you may already know, Pastor Nate who is the primary voice on this podcast, is an author of a few books - one of them being “Dear New Dad” which is a book for new dads. Why are we telling you about this today? Because we think you might...

We live in a time when technology connects us to more knowledge, people, and resources than ever before. So why do all of us still wrestle with questions like, “Who am I?” or “Who are my real friends?” and “What should I be doing with my life?” Perhaps it’s because we often look in the wrong places ...

As some of you may know, our pastoral team recently sent one of our pastors, Geoff Buck, on a two-month sabbatical. During that time, Pastor Geoff and his wife, Denise, learned some beautiful truth when it comes to work, play, and rest. In this conversation, Pastor Nate reflects on some of the lesso...

Today's episode is all about distributing God's word through the medium of writing. Can you imagine what our communities would look like if the people around us were consuming spirit filled, gospel centered, biblically sound writing? We would see God's transforming power take place right in front of...

If you’ve read your Bible for any length of time the chances are that you’ve come across the book called Song of Solomon. And there’s even more of a chance that as you read through this book you said to yourself, “Why is there a short story about romance in the middle of the Bible?” Now, there are m...

When the holy people of God live like the holy people of God should, ever increasingly, great power flows. In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the Proverbs to talk to us about the power and victory found within a holy life. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/godly-character-beats-ungodly-st...

Have you ever read passages of scripture that allude to building the kingdom of God or fighting the good fight? Maybe you've read those passages and wondered, "What's my role in this?" Or maybe you've asked the deeper question, "Does God see me fit for the task?" In this conversation, Pastor Nate lo...

How should the realities of poverty and wealth impact the gospel-saturated, modern believer? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the Proverbs to teach us an important truth about poverty and wealth. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/a-truth-about-poverty-and-wealth-proverbs-18-23 Follow Pa...

Did you know that God not only extends Himself towards us for relationship with Him, but He promises to reward us as we abide in Him! In this conversation, Pastor Nate will share with us some of the rewards that God provides for us as we seek Him through a personal, devout, and secret relationship. ...

Many of us look to honor God in our daily lives, but we often get caught up by our own desires. So how does God break through to direct our lives? When does God speak? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the Proverbs and personal experience to help us see how God can weigh our hearts. Article...

Everyone, to one degree or another, likes the clean manger. But what do you want more, the abundant crops or the clean manger? Can God inconvenience you? Can He push you outside your comfort zone? Will you allow the messy oxen of life into your peaceful world? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks...

In our modern culture, it’s easier now than ever to isolate ourselves from the people around us. We may be more connected to the world, but we may feel just as empty and lonely. This is why community is so vital for the life of a Christian. In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about some wa...

It is easy to think God shoves His people into the deep end without any training or preparation. He does, after all, use the weak things of the world to put to shame the mighty, the foolish to confound the wise. But even in the moments when God takes us way outside our comfort zone, we know that He ...

All Christians have an idea of what people like Paul, Esther, and Moses are like from the Bible, but what do we know about Epaphras? Where does he pop up in the Bible, and why? In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about Epaphras and shares some insight into this man's priorities, passions, ...

All of us are called to leadership in one way or another in this life, but how do we learn to be a good leader? What does the Bible say about good, healthy, holy leadership? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the Old Testament to show us a few different aspects of leadership that we can appl...

Nehemiah risked it all for the sake of going to repair the city of Jerusalem, but at what cost? Was he reckless with his life or intentional with his decisions? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us understand the weightiness of Nehemiah’s endeavor. Our prayer is that this understanding will pr...

If you were to ask Jesus today how to pray, what would He say? Would He prioritize the same things you do? What language would He use? In this conversation, Pastor Nate shares with us some thoughts about Jesus’ framework for prayer found in the Lord’s Prayer. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/gle...

What did Nehemiah do when he heard about the horrible condition of Jerusalem? In this conversation, Pastor Nate shares with us Nehemiah’s powerful response to the ruin of his hometown. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/180 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nholdridge Instag...

Do you have a goal in front of you, but feel like you're becoming tired before it's achieved? Or are you coasting because you've already seen some progress? If you can relate, then maybe you're in the dangerous place of "halfway". In this conversation, Pastor Nate encourages us to continue moving fo...

Nehemiah was a man associated with royalty who also had a deep love towards God and His people. His heart was bent towards honoring God, but he was also faithful to the king. So when he heard about problems in his hometown, where did his concerns truly lie? In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to...

We all know that God is powerful, but to what extent? Where does God’s power impact real life? Is it something we can see, feel, and experience? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us understand God's power by elevating God’s character. As we explore God, know Him, and become transformed by His ...

Have you ever dreamt of something for your future, but then experienced your life moving in a different direction? Like your dreams, plans, and ambitions changed course? If so, you’re not alone. In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about the life of Paul and helps us see how we can move for...

Suffering is part of the human experience. It’s in the news, in our communities, and in our homes. But is there a way to redeem suffering? What’s God’s perspective? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see how God can use the suffering in our lives to produce beautiful stories of God’s grace. ...

Think of the word "love" for a moment. What does it stir up for you? For some of us we may feel joy, others may feel heartbreak, and a few may feel hopeless. Wherever you land on that spectrum, the chances are that the word "love" has been shaped by your romantic experiences. So what does God's word...

From beginning to end, scripture has a way of pointing us to our savior, Jesus. But how does that play out in the Old Testament? In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about Caleb and shows us Jesus-like characteristics from his life. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/8001 Follow Pastor Na...

Each marriage may look a little different, but what are some of the founding principle that we can hold on to when pursuing a Godly marriage? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the marriage between Aquila and Priscilla for Biblical wisdom concerning marriage. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/...

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “What should I pray for?” Where do we find the fuel to pray for big things in God’s name? In this conversation, Pastor Nate reflects on the prayer life of Nehemiah to see how we can be a people who pray massive, clear prayers for God’s glory. Article Link: natehol...

It's been said before that the solution to a problem is often times a person. Isn't that the truth? We need people! People are much more than a solution though. So much of our understanding of who God is comes through experiencing life with others. In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us to see p...

With so many people around the planet, is it really worth more children into this world? Maybe you feel like you could never afford to have children, or like they would hinder you from accomplishing the goals you've set in life. What does God have to say about it? In this conversation, Pastor Nate o...

When life is stressful, who do you run to? If your marriage is losing momentum, what do you indulge in? Or when your faith feels dead, how do you respond? Scripture would tell us that our greatest weapon against discouragement is prayer. In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about the incred...

Have you ever heard the saying, "Mo' money, mo' problems"? We may laugh, but we do so because we understand that this modern day proverb has ancient truth blooming from within. God knew long ago that mankind would experience turmoil in the pursuit of "more". Understanding this, God opened up the eye...

Have you ever felt like it's hard to grasp who the Holy Spirit is? He doesn't speak in the Bible, so how do we know Him? Is He like God? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us understand how the Holy Spirit is God, yet accessible to God's people. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/144 Follow P...

When speaking of marriage, Jesus had a vision to see it done correctly. That there would be love. That the covenant would be kept with integrity. And that this relationship would glorify God. In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see the teachings of Jesus as key elements for our marriages. Art...

Have you ever envied the accomplishments of someone else? Or dreamed about living the life they live? It's normal to want what others have, but what if we choose to buck against our natural desire? What if we decided to pursue everything God has put us, rather than what's in front of someone else? I...