City Rev Life Podcast

Summer Throwback: How Isolation Fuels Fear

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah talk about how in isolation fear can grow and spread. They talk about how our brains are wired regarding fear and wise practices for dealing with fear so that we can actually turn fear into an advantage.

Summer Throwback: Overcoming Fear with Scripture

What do we do to address our fears? In this episode Pastor Robey and Pastor Justin talk about the scriptures they personally go to when they face fear. These powerful passages will equip you and your family to thrive in an uncharted season like this.

Summer Throwback: When You Don't Feel Like Praying

Here's the reality for all Christians: sometimes prayer is dry. That's true for pastors too. But prayer is our opportunity to connect with the Creator, Himself. In this episode, we talk about what to do when prayer seems dry. We talk through Psalm 103 which stirs up our minds to realize who God is, what He's done, and what He's capable of doing in our lives.

Summer Throwback: How Isolation Breeds Shame

In this episode, we are talking about how isolation can wreak havoc on our lives. While we are in quarantine mode during this pandemic, it's so important to know how to remain socially connected, though, physically distant, as well know how isolation plays into shame, guilt identity and how to overcome it.

Summer Throwback: Why It's So Hard to Rest and How to Find it

In todays episode, Mandy has a conversation with Pastor Robey about finding rest in a time where it may not be so easy, and why it sometimes can be hard to rest.

Summer Throwback: Extinguishing Worry

In a time when we are using words like coronavirus, pandemic and quarantine, anxiety and worry is rampant. But the Bible says we can actually defeat worry. More than that, the Bible gives a formula for expelling it out of our lives. We bring our fears to God, add in thankfulness and then set our minds on the right things. In this episode, we will tell you how to overcome anxiety.

Summer Throwback: Jesus and TV/Movies

In this episode, Mandy interviews Pastor Robey about how to approach viewing TV, movies and streaming services as a believer, especially in a time period where we are consuming more media online.

Summer Throwback: Sharing Your Faith on Social Media

In this episode we are talking about how to be mobilized through social media in this time of quarantine. That doesn't mean that we hold ourselves back from our mission to reach our city, our family, our friends with the message of the gospel, we're going to talk through practical steps of how to make sure our content reflects the gospel and practical things we can do on social media to continue getting the message of Jesus out into the community.

Summer Throwback: Jesus and Social Media

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 in a healthy way. 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.

Healthy Conflict in Marriage Series: How to Prepare for Healthy Confrontation

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah Barnes give four practical ways on how to successfully prepare for healthy confrontation. Entering into marital conflict with good communication tools will help you "fight fair" and create better boundaries around confrontation.