City Rev Life Podcast

How to Handle Success

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens talk about success and how to handle it in your life. Listen in!

How to Deal with Failure

On this episode Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens discuss how they have dealt with failure in their own lives.  They share candidly about some awkward and even funny moments where things didn't go how they thought it would, and then discuss how God often uses our failures to help us learn and grow.

Summer Survival: How & Why to Vacation

Join us as we continue our “Summer Survival” series. In this episode Pastor Josh and Pastor Dan talk about all things vacation. They break down how to plan your vacation well and also give some great tips on how to actually feel rested when it’s over.  Listen in!

Summer Survival: Why Rest is Important

The Bible has a lot to say about rest and its importance. In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, we dive into the Word to discover what God wants us to know about rest and why we should hold a level of priority of it over our lives. Listen in!

Verses That Aren’t Verses: Be True To Yourself

On this episode of "Verses That Aren't Verses" we talk about the phrase that is often thought to be in the Bible "Be true to yourself".  Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig will talk about it's true origin and discuss the many dangers of this self-centered philosophy. Ultimately they will answer the question that "If I shouldn't be true to myself, than what should I be true to?". The answer to that question will change your life for eternity.  

Verses That Aren’t Verses: Money is the Root of All Evil

In this third part of our series, "Verses That Aren't Verses," we discuss the common phrase "money is the root of all evil." We learn that the Bible has a lot to say about money and the types of evil it can bring, but is it the root of all evil? Listen in!

Verses That Aren’t Verses: God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle

In this episode of our series "Verses That Aren't Verses," Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig talk about the phrase often quoted as a Bible verse "God will never give you more than you can handle." They will discuss where this phrase came from, a paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 10:13, and why it's often misinterpreted.

Verses That Aren’t Verses: God Helps Those That Help Themselves

In this new series “Verses That Aren't Verses”, Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig talk about phrases and/or sayings that are in pop culture that may sound like they're part of the Bible, but are not. In this first episode they will discuss the saying that “God helps those that help themselves”.  They will look at where this phrase comes from, what scripture actually says about it, and why it can be dangerous to use sayings like this in everyday conversation.

Mental Health Series: Loneliness

In this episode Pastor Robey and Rebekah talk about loneliness.  Loneliness can strike anyone at anytime and it can be hard to admit and recognize in the moment.  So in this podcast they will help you identify it, and know the effects it can have as well as give you some practical ways to combat it.

 

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Mental Health Series: How To Handle Anxiety

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah talk about anxiety. They will look at all the factors involved that can contribute to anxiety.  They will discuss the spiritual, emotional, and biological factors along with some practical ways to combat them.

 

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