North.church Podcast With Pastor Rodney Fouts

Pastor Samson’s sermon from Ezra 3 reminded us that our future is secure when surrendered to God. He showed how the Israelites, under Zerubbabel, rebuilt the temple by trusting God beyond their past regrets, present obstacles, and uncertain tomorrow. In the same way, we are called to release our yesterday, overcome today’s challenges, and yield our future plans so God can fulfill His greater, eternal purposes in our lives. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s sermon reminded us that while the human mind is powerful and complex, it is also a battlefield that must be surrendered to Christ. A mind under His lordship listens to God’s wisdom, fills itself with His truth, and directs its thoughts toward trust in the Lord rather than the noise of culture. When we let Jesus be Lord of our minds, our thinking, speaking, and living are transformed to reflect His wisdom and glory. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s message, Lord of My (Our) Worship, emphasized that worship is not just singing but a lifestyle of acknowledging, focusing on, loving, and adoring God’s presence. Drawing from Psalm 114, he showed that God’s presence delivers us from bondage, moves obstacles, provides for our needs, and demands reverence. Ultimately, true worship transforms us to look, sound, and act more like Jesus, leading us into freedom and deeper relationship with Him. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Pastor Christian’s message, Lord of My (Our) Fears, reminds us that while fear is normal—whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, the unknown, or not being enough—it cannot be allowed to paralyze us. Using Jeremiah’s call and the boldness of the early disciples as examples, he showed that God delights in using ordinary, even unqualified people who choose to trust Him despite their fears. The call is to surrender our fears to the Lord, stop retreating to the “ships” we keep as escape routes, and instead pray for boldness, move forward in faith, and let Jesus truly be Lord over our fears. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Samson’s sermon “Lord of My House” from Nehemiah 13 highlighted how compromise in the home leads to compromise in God’s house. He showed how the Israelites neglected worship, tithes, Sabbath, and spiritual disciplines, which opened the door for the enemy and eroded their faith. Pastor Samson challenged us to put our own houses in order, fighting cultural influences with God’s Word, practicing covenant signs like worship and discipleship, and ensuring Jesus remains Lord of our homes so His gospel is central in our lives. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s message focused on the truth that Jesus is Lord over our time, talents, and treasure, and that everything we have ultimately belongs to God. Money serves as a test of our allegiance, a tool for God’s purposes, and a testimony of our trust in Him—revealing where our priorities and faith truly lie. As stewards of what God has entrusted to us, we’re called to tithe, live with contentment, invest wisely in His kingdom, and surrender our finances to reflect His ownership over our lives. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s message emphasized that following Jesus isn’t about being a “fan” who enjoys His miracles and teachings but a true disciple who counts the cost and fully surrenders. From Luke 14, he highlighted that Jesus must be Lord over every part of our lives—faith, family, possessions, priorities, and desires—and that discipleship means carrying our cross daily, not living comfortably. The call is clear: if He’s not Lord of all, He’s not Lord at all, and real surrender opens the door to experiencing more of God than we’ve ever known. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week one of our new series, "All of God", Pastor Rodney challenged us to let Jesus be Lord over every area of our lives and over the church, not just certain parts. He warned against the temptation of pride and superiority (believing God only works through “our” group) and urged unity in the Body of Christ while recognizing that the Kingdom of God is bigger than any one church. Ultimately, our task is to follow Jesus as Teacher, obey His voice, and fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples, baptizing, and teaching, living as the Church on mission rather than just attending it. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In our final Revival experience, Dr. Manny Arango’s sermon centered on the theme that God brings order out of chaos. Using Genesis 1 and the story of Noah, he illustrates how God doesn’t rest in disorder—He hovers over it, speaks order into it, and dwells only where there is structure. He reframed Noah’s ark not just as a boat, but as a temple—a sacred space with one door, symbolizing Christ, where God’s presence could dwell. His message calls us to stop building "boats" for survival and start building "temples" for God's glory, because only in a temple does God rest and remain.Support the show

Pastor Jabin Chavez delivered a powerful and faith-filled message centered around the idea of mid-year miracles. Drawing from Habakkuk 3:2 and Joshua 14:12, he challenged the church not to give up on 2025, encouraging everyone to believe that God can still do incredible things in the remaining months of the year. He laid out three commitments to help position ourselves for a move of God: speak words of faith, take steps of faith, and find friends of faith. Pastor Jabin emphasized the importance of aligning our words with God’s promises, obeying God even without all the details, and leaning on godly community in both struggle and success. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In her revival message, Destiny Deas challenged us to stop clinging to the "old impossible" and step into the "new impossible" God is doing. Drawing from Isaiah 43 and Acts 1–2, she emphasized that God’s past miracles are not the pinnacle—He’s always moving forward, inviting us to see, believe, and participate in the next move of His Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to become, the language to connect, and the perspective to perceive—equipping us to reach people, endure challenges, and invest in future generations. Her call was clear: don’t get stuck in disappointment—lean in and receive what God is doing right now. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

On night one of Revival, Chet Pete delivered a message entitled, “I’m Going Under,” focused on the power and authority of Jesus. Preaching from Luke 7, he highlighted the faith of the centurion and challenged us to submit to God’s authority—not out of fear, but through trust and love. He encouraged us to go under God's control, cover, and construction, explaining that true transformation happens when we surrender every area of our lives to Him. When Jesus has authority over our lives, nothing under our roof is outside His reach. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s sermon from Psalm 96 calls us to “sing a new song to the Lord”—not just with music, but with renewed hearts, lives of worship, and bold witness. He illustrates how true worship is more than church expression; it's a daily surrender of thoughts, time, talent, treasures, and awe for God. When we live in wonder of who Jesus is, we can’t help but worship passionately, testify boldly, and carry the joy of revival into our everyday lives. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Pastor Samson’s message from Psalm 91 reminded us that while attacks—both seen and unseen—are inevitable, those who dwell in the presence of God can live with unshakable confidence, knowing He is their refuge and protector. Trusting in God doesn’t mean we avoid pain or hardship, but it means we are ultimately victorious through Christ, who has already conquered evil. This kind of trust is rooted not in outcomes, but in intimacy with God—and it invites us to respond by surrendering our burdens and boldly proclaiming our faith. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

This week’s message explored how the Psalms speak to every season of life—from joy and clarity to pain and confusion. Nate Stukey challenged us to live with urgency and intentionality, warning against the drift of spiritual procrastination (Psalm 90). Sawyer Wilson called the Church to unity and mission, urging us to trade finger-pointing for gospel-pointing and to live “on earth as it is in heaven” with undivided hearts and a focus on Jesus (Psalm 86, Matthew 6, Revelation 7). Lijo George shared a powerful personal testimony through Psalm 89, encouraging us that faith is holding on to God’s promises—even when it feels like He’s forgotten us. Finally, Kezia Gavrila leaned into the darkness of Psalm 88, reminding us that God is present even in our deepest night, and that faith doesn’t always come with tidy answers. Together, these voices reminded us that no matter what season you’re in, there’s a psalm for you—and a God who is faithful through it all.Support the show

Pastor Rodney opened our Summer Songs collection of talks by reminding us that true joy isn’t rooted in circumstances, success, or comfort—it’s found in the presence of God. Drawing from Psalm 84, he showed how joy grows when we deeply desire God, dwell in His presence with others, and delight in trusting Him. Even in sorrow or struggle, God’s presence brings strength, refreshment, and lasting joy that the world can’t give—or take away. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Clint’s message Bold Perseverance is a powerful reminder from Hebrews that we must run our race with endurance, keeping our eyes on Jesus and not returning to old patterns or giving in to spiritual fatigue. He emphasized the importance of daily perseverance, encouragement, and accountability in the face of distraction and difficulty. Ultimately, hope in God’s promises is not wishful thinking, but a steady anchor that fuels our love for others and keeps us spiritually strong until the end. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Today’s message, Bold Wisdom, was a powerful tag-team sermon from four pastors, each bringing a unique lens on what it means to live wisely with boldness. Pastor Rodney introduced the theme by showing how bold wisdom builds, protects, and honors God, rooted in the fear of the Lord. Pastor Christian reminded us that wisdom seeks godly counsel and acts in faith, even with little, as shown through the obedient widow who trusted God with what she had. Pastor Heady emphasized that bold wisdom requires discernment—courageously evaluating what is true and right in a world full of deception. Finally, Pastor Samson closed by anchoring bold wisdom in a holy reverence for God, declaring that the fear of the Lord is both our confidence and our refuge. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In this message on Bold Giving, Pastor Rodney draws from the story of the widow in 1 Kings 17 to show that bold generosity begins not with abundance, but with trust—especially in moments of need. He teaches that putting God first, even with our “little,” opens the door for His miraculous provision. Ultimately, bold giving reflects a grateful, faith-filled heart and positions us to partner with God in ways that not only meet needs but also grow our faith and bless others. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s message, Bold Generation, calls us to reject surface-level faith and pursue the real, transforming presence of God. Drawing from Psalm 78, he contrasts two generations—one that forgot God’s miracles and drifted, and another led by David, who sought God's heart and led with integrity and skill. When we choose God’s presence over distraction, shame, and busyness, we grow in clarity, compassion, courage, and legacy—becoming bridges of truth to the next generation. Listen and be challenged. Support the show