Joy Church Audio Podcast

In this powerful continuation of the "Cultural Kids or Kids That Count" series, Pastor Jim delivers practical wisdom for raising children who can thrive in today's challenging culture, focusing on four essential gifts parents must give their children: a consistent Christian example that demonstrates integrity and stability (especially through strong marriages), unconditional love that accepts without affirming sin while providing truth and appropriate consequences, biblical wisdom that teaches children to ask "What does the Bible say?" when facing decisions, and genuine encouragement that builds character over performance. Through personal stories, biblical insights, and real-world applications, this message equips parents, grandparents, and anyone involved in shaping young lives with the tools to create resilient, faith-filled children who can navigate an increasingly difficult world while maintaining their Christian values and finding their identity in Christ rather than cultural approval.

Building up in a world that is tearing everyone down. Step into an inspiring message titled "Becoming A Barnabas," where Pastor Rob shares a heartfelt call to be a source of encouragement in a world that often feels heavy. Discover the transformative power of being a Barnabas—someone who uplifts others with hope and faith, just like the biblical figure who changed lives through encouragement. This teaching unpacks how you can tap into God’s strength to inspire those around you, even amidst personal struggles, and seize the moment of spiritual openness in today’s world. With stories of real-life impact and practical wisdom, this message will motivate you to see people through God’s eyes and make a lasting difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to be encouraged and equipped to change lives—one word of hope at a time! Listen and let your heart be stirred to become a Barnabas today.

Creating a better child for this culture, not a better culture for your child. Jump into the uplifting message "Cultural Kids or Kids That Count," where you'll uncover heartfelt biblical wisdom on raising children who shine in a challenging world. Discover how to model a godly example through your actions and prioritize a strong marriage to give your kids a solid foundation. Learn the true meaning of unconditional love—accepting your child while guiding them with truth and discipline, not affirmation of sin. This inspiring message equips parents, grandparents, and future parents with practical tools of wisdom to help kids thrive in faith and character.

Get ready to grow and mature in your relationship with God and others as we unpack God’s unconditional love straight from the heart of Scripture! With biblical truths, this message shakes up worldly ideas about love, showing you how to love big—full of compassion, yet standing firm on truth. It’s a hope-filled, practical guide to living out love that sacrifices without wavering, helping you navigate relationships with mercy and truth, grace and boldness. Don’t miss this chance to be grow deeper in real, life-changing love!

Discover the transformative power of Pastor Jim Frease's dynamic message, Lunatic - Part 2, a compelling continuation of this teaching series that challenges us to break free from repetitive, self-defeating patterns and embrace a life of purposeful, faith-driven decisions. With humor, heartfelt stories, and biblical wisdom, Pastor Jim unpacks Galatians 6:7-9, illustrating how the seeds we sow today directly shape our future. Through relatable stories, like his own shark fishing mishaps, he vividly demonstrates the insanity of expecting different results from the same actions, urging us to align our choices with God’s principles for a harvest of blessing and growth.   This message is a must-listen for anyone seeking to make their life count and avoid the "lunatic" cycle of poor choices. Discover how six thought-provoking principles and the inspiring call to "sow where you want to go" will empower you to take responsibility for your destiny. Whether you’re a young adult dreaming big or someone longing for ch

Learning that today's decisions are connected to tomorrow's destiny. Discover the transformative power of your daily decisions in the uplifting new teaching series, Lunatic, from Pastor Jim! In this engaging series, Pastor Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming destructive habits and reveals how the choices we make today shape our tomorrow. With humor, heartfelt stories, and biblical wisdom from Galatians 6, get ready to be encouraged to break free from negative cycles and sow positive seeds for a brighter future. This message is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their destiny and live with purpose! Join us for an inspiring and practical dive into the principle of sowing and reaping, where Pastor Jim’s relatable storytelling and infectious passion will leave you motivated to make better choices. Whether you’re seeking stronger relationships, better health, or a deeper walk with God, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stop the "lunatic" patterns and start building a li

Overcoming deception in these last days. Continue building your spiritual defenses against deception! In Part 2 of "I Can See Clearly Now," Pastor Jim Frease shifts from identifying deception to arming you with truth. Discover 12 powerful "truth tidbits" that will anchor your faith in reality rather than feelings or cultural pressure. This message exposes a dangerous cultural trend where people use a reinvented "Jesus" to reinterpret Scripture instead of using Scripture to understand who Jesus really is. You'll learn why truth doesn't change based on how you feel about it, the critical difference between subjective preferences and objective reality, and how to balance both mercy and truth in your daily walk. This teaching will revolutionize how you handle spiritual pressure! Pastor Jim addresses real-world examples of how even well-meaning Christians can compromise biblical truth when faced with cultural backlash. You'll discover why following the truth wherever it leads - even when uncomfortable - is essent

Discover the truth that could protect your spiritual life! In this message, Pastor Jim Frease reveals Jesus' direct warning about deception in the last days. You will find seven crucial deception dynamics to safeguard your faith and learn how to identify false versions of Jesus, counterfeit gospels, and fake signs and wonders that are flooding our world today. This eye-opening message also exposes how Mormons, Muslims, and Jehovah's Witnesses use familiar Christian language while talking about a completely different "false Jesus" who cannot save, helping you protect yourself from spiritual manipulation. You'll understand why character and sound doctrine must be our foundation, not just spiritual gifts or supernatural experiences, and discover the biblical qualifications for true spiritual leadership. This message will transform how you evaluate spiritual truth! Pastor Jim breaks down the critical difference between discerning "right from wrong" versus "right from almost right" - the subtle deceptions that tr

In this powerful and transparent second installment of the "Look Out!" series, Pastor Jim delivers a life-changing message on overcoming sexual sin and addiction. With refreshing honesty about his own past, he provides hope and practical tools for anyone battling lust, pornography, or marital unfaithfulness. Pastor Jim doesn't pull punches or offer quick fixes. Instead, he shares biblical wisdom combined with practical steps that have kept him free for decades. Whether you're struggling personally, supporting a loved one, or wanting to protect your marriage, this message provides the roadmap to genuine freedom and purity. With both compassion for those struggling and clear direction for victory, this isn't just another sermon about sin - it's a battle plan for breakthrough. Ready to break free and experience the joy, peace, and integrity God designed for your life? This message could be the turning point you've been praying for.

Pastor James Biddle shares an encouraging message to fire you up and light your candle today. You will learn how we can't just sit around cursing the darkness - we've got to be the light that God has called us to be. Pastor James is going to give you some wonderful workings of light and show you how your light shining for Jesus should be both normal and natural, a small amount of light will overcome any amount of darkness. Go from desire to action and ready your life as you advance towards a relationship, and help others grow in Christ.

LOOK OUT!   What you continually mind you’ll eventually find. Pastor Jim Frease delivers a powerful and refreshingly humorous wake-up call about protecting your most precious relationships. In this candid message, he tackles one of the most challenging topics facing marriages today with such warmth, transparency, and joyful humor that you'll find yourself both laughing and deeply convicted. From eye-opening statistics about adultery to the "reclassification trap" that slowly conditions us to accept what we once rejected, this isn't your typical "don't do this" sermon - it's a loving, hope-filled roadmap for building marriages that last. Whether you're newlyweds, struggling in your relationship, or wanting to affair-proof your future, this message offers biblical wisdom wrapped in relatable humor and real-life stories from Pastor Jim's 34-year marriage. The bottom line: adultery doesn't begin in the bed - it begins in the head, but there's incredible hope when you know what to look out for. Perfect for couple

The Call of the Culture VS. the Call of Christ In this powerful and challenging message, Pastor Jim explores the tension between two competing voices in our lives: the call of our self-centered culture and the call of Christ. Using Proverbs 9 as a foundation, he reveals how both wisdom and foolishness are calling out to us daily, each promising fulfillment but leading to vastly different destinations. Through compelling stories and biblical insight, this message exposes the subtle ways cultural messages like "live your best life now," "follow your heart," and "chase your dreams" can lead us away from God's purposes when they become self-focused rather than God-centered. This isn't just another sermon about avoiding worldliness—it's a practical roadmap for living differently. Pastor Jim contrasts six cultural calls with six corresponding calls of Christ, showing how humility triumphs over self-promotion, serving others beats self-service, and pursuing God's holiness brings more joy than chasing personal happi

How to stay steady in a turbulent world.

Getting to know your Father God not just your mother church.

Getting to know your Father God not just your mother church

Taking the "Wobble" out of your Christianity.

Unless you brush your teeth with the word…you will end up with TRUTH decay!

Developing personally, prayerfully, and productivity in your life and ministry

Developing personally, prayerfully, and productivity in your life and ministry.

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