City Rev Life Podcast

Church Hurt: Church Division

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Justin Chades speak on the topic of Church division. Listen in to learn more!

Church Hurt: Rebuilding Trust

In our series, Church Hurt, we are having conversations around the different ways we can we can be wounded, or experience pain and difficulty. In this episode Pastor Robey and Pastor Justin talk about what to do when trust is broken, and how we can rebuild it.

Church Hurt: Processing Your Pain

Join Pastor Justin and Pastor Robey as they discuss the subject of church hurt.  Church hurt can be very disorienting, confusing, and even surprising. We need to have an understanding of how to address and deal with it as it can be very disruptive to our faith. So in this multi-episode series we will break down the ways that we can experience church hurt and discuss what it looks like to return to a healthy relationship with Christ and His church.

Christians and Halloween

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Dan Gossett speak on Halloween, and how a Christian should respond. There are many ways of responding to Halloween as a Christian, so in this episode, they discuss a few options on how to do so as a Christ follower.

Jesus and Social Media

Here's a throwback podcast to one of our earlier episodes!

Social media is a communication tool. So with all other tools, there are good things and bad components to it. In this episode, learn how to use social media healthily. Avoid the pitfalls of comparison, envy, and even addiction. Know how to set social media boundaries and even when to take a break. Learn how to avoid the temptations that can be embedded in this form of modern communication.

What is a Sabbatical?

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Dan Gossett speak on sabbaticals, what they are, and why you should maybe consider a sabbatical as part of your work rhythm. Listen in!

Mental Health: Addiction

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Rebekah Barnes deeply dive into addiction. Specifically, how we should handle addiction and what the Bible says about addiction. We all may have once struggled with addiction, are currently struggling, or know someone currently struggling. Whichever position you are in, this is a great recourse to help guide you in handling those situations.

The Other Side is Taking Over! (Political Fear)

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Justin Chades and Angelia Barros speak on political fear. The Bible teaches us how to approach politics healthily, caring about what's happening worldwide without it leading you to have an unhealthy fear of it. Listen in!

The Bible and Slavery

In this episode Pastor Justin Chades and Pastor Robey Barnes talk about and take a deeper look into the word that the new testament sometimes translates as slave, bondservant, or servant.  Understanding the historical context of this word is critical for a clear understanding of our identity as followers of Jesus. This podcast also helps clear up the confusion that comes with our modern associations with the concept of slavery.

FOMO (Fear of Commitment)

So many of us will face a decision that can overwhelm us. In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Josh Slautterback and Pastor Craig Stephens speak on this idea of a fear of missing out, which can lead to a fear of commitment. Listen in!