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Conversations
by Cypress Creek Church
A panel conversation diving deeper into the previous Sunday's message, unpacking how we can apply it further in our daily life.
Episodes
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"Encounter Jesus" - The Turnover
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Annie Ward, Pastor Jose Abaroa, and Prayer Pastor Rhonda Patterson explore Jesus’ cleansing of the temple in the Encounter Jesus series through the Gospel of John. They discuss the barriers that keep us from deeper intimacy with God, the difference...
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"Encounter Jesus" - Only Christ Fulfills
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Annie Ward, Pastor Jose Abaroa, and ministry partner Nikola Galevski reflect on Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana and what it teaches us about joy, marriage, and the transforming power of Christ. They explore what it means to fight for...
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"Encounter Jesus" - Come and See
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, we continue our Encounter Jesus series in John 1, exploring what it means to make Jesus the vision for our lives. The team sits down with Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Bob Moss, to discuss the importance of surrender, spiritual growth, humility, and...
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"Encounter Jesus" - Main Character
What happens when we stop making ourselves the center of the story? In this episode, Taylor, Jose, and Chris look at John the Baptist’s example of humility and explore what it means to make Jesus the main character of our lives. From power and possessions to our words and relationships, the team...
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"Encounter Jesus"
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Taylor, Jose Abaroa, and Cam Beck kick off the Encounter Jesus series through the Gospel of John. They explore what makes John unique, who Jesus is, and how we can stay focused on Him in a distracted world through Scripture, prayer, worship, and...
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"Launch" - Living on Mission
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, the team dives into Luke 10 and what it looks like to live on mission as followers of Jesus. Jose, Taylor, and Paulina talk about the connection between belonging, growing, and reaching—and how prayer, perseverance, and paying attention to where God…
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"Launch" - Reach with Jesus
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, the team explores what it means to Reach as followers of Jesus and how belonging and growing naturally lead us outward. Jose, Taylor, and Annie discuss being a lighthouse in our communities, responding to church hurt with love and patience, and the...
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"Launch" - Growing in Jesus
What does it really look like to grow in Jesus? In this episode of Conversations, explore spiritual growth as a cumulative, relational process—one that happens as we keep showing up, open our lives to others, and allow Jesus to remake us according to His purposes. From ordinary moments to seasons...
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"Launch" - Belong to Jesus
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, we kick off our Launch series by exploring what it means to belong. Pastor Jose Abaroa and Chris Kipp join Taylor to talk about finding our identity in Christ, slowing down to be with Jesus, and discovering the beauty of belonging to the church and a...
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"Draw Near" - Doxology
Today's Conversations Podcast concludes the 40-day Draw Near series by unpacking the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer: “Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.” The team dives into what it means to build God’s kingdom, depend on His power, and reflect His glory in our everyday lives.
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"Draw Near" - Lead Us Not Into Temptation
The doctor is in the house! On this week's episode, the team sits down with Dr. Carl Follingstad to continue the Draw Near series... Jose, Carl, and Taylor discuss Jesus' prayer, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." They discuss the reality of spiritual warfare, the...
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"Draw Near" - Forgive Us Our Debts
What does it really mean to forgive? This episode explores the biblical meaning of forgiveness, the freedom that comes from the cross, and why receiving God's grace is the foundation for extending grace to others.
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"Draw Near" - What Do You Need?
This week on the Conversations Podcast, Student Pastor Johnny Young joins to unpack Jesus’ words, “Give us today our daily bread". The team explores what it means to bring our needs to God, why we often struggle to depend on Him, and how to recognize the difference between true provision and the...
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Draw Near - "Thy Will Be Done"
In this episode of Conversations, Jose, Tom, and Taylor explore what it means to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done," through a conversation about trusting God, surrendering control, and following His will in every season.
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Draw Near - "Draw Near"
In today's conversation, we kick off the new series, Draw Near, as the team sits down with Prayer Pastor Rhonda Patterson to explore what it means to grow closer to God through prayer. In this episode, they discuss the importance of praying with sincerity, finding stillness in God's presence, and...
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God Rules - "Desiring God"
In this exciting week of Conversations, the team sits down with Taylor Abaroa to discuss the final commandment of the "God Rules" series. In this conversation, tune in to discover the power of how desiring God holds our lives, and the beauty of dwelling with God daily above all other things.
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God Rules - "Trust-Building Talk" [Ep. 311]
This week’s episode explores the Ninth Commandment and the power of words. From gossip and slander to flattery and silence, the conversation unpacks how speech reflects what is happening in the heart. Discover how a secure identity in Christ shapes the way truth is spoken, relationships are...
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God Rules - “Abundant Mindset” [Ep. 310]
What does “Do not steal” reveal about the way we view money, possessions, and God’s provision? This episode explores the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset, unpacking how biblical stewardship and generosity shape the way we use our time, finances, and resources. Hear...
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God Rules – “The Value of Life” [Ep. 308]
In this episode of conversations, Taylor is joined by Pastor Jose and Pastor of Care and Multiplication, Chris Kipp, as they continue the God Rules Series, exploring the Sixth Commandment, "You shall not murder". During this conversation, the team dives into why this commandment is about more…
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God Rules – “Culture of Honor” [Ep. 307]
This week on Conversations, the team sits down with Pastor of Spiritual Formation Bob Maas to discuss what I means to create a culture of honor that begins in the home. Bob, Taylor, and Jose talk about the reality of how it can be difficult to honor our parents, the freedom found in forgiveness,...
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God Rules – “Sabbath Rest For Our Souls” [Ep. 306]
This week, Taylor and Annie sit down with Dr. Carl Follingstad to discuss honoring the Sabbath, what it practically looks like today, and how we can experience more of God through rhythms as we seek to live out the Ten Commandments.
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God Rules – “Oh My God” [Ep. 305]
This week, the team sits down with Pastor of Spiritual Formation Bob Maas to discuss the beauty that God is with us everywhere we go, and the power that comes when we are compelled to carry His name with honor as a response to what He has done for us.
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God Rules – “Only Room For One” [Ep. 304]
This week on the panel, Taylor and Jose are joined by student pastor Johnny Young to discuss Sunday's message on fully receiving and responding to God's passionate love for us, and the danger of relying on anything other than God himself.
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God Rules – “You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me” [Ep. 303]
Today on Conversations, the team dives into the first of the Ten Commandments, and the importance of keeping God first in our lives then in Exodus, and now in 2026.
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Acts – “Lessons from Acts” [Ep. 302]
This week on Conversations, Shawn and the team dive into recapping the 33 week series on Acts!
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“Resurrection Sunday” – Part 2 [Ep. 301]
In this week's conversation, we continue with a special part two of resurrection stories from Easter Sunday. Jose and Taylor sit down with Will and Meghan Sevedge to talk about the power of sharing your story with safe people, finding peace through surrender, and being a safe place for friends…
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“Resurrection Sunday” [Ep. 300]
Pastor Jose and Taylor sit down with Katy and Blake and discuss their Resurrection Story that was shared on Sunday.
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Acts – “Wrecked” [Ep. 299]
In this week's episode of the podcast, the team dives into how we are invited to turn to Jesus in the storms of our life. Jose, Taylor, and prayer pastor Rhonda discuss the many ways that we see God's provision and grace in our lives in the midst of trials and storms.
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Acts – “Living On Mission” [Ep. 298]
On today's episode, Taylor and Jose sit down with Bob Maas, pastor of spiritual formation, to discuss what it means to truly live on mission. The team dives into what it means to keep our eyes on our resurrection story, and to hold fast to the mission of God everyday.
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Acts – “Love Over Outrage” [Ep. 297]
This week as we enter into the home stretch on finishing our series in Acts, Taylor Abaroa and the team dive into how the Bible defines love, laying down our pride, and how to cultivate a heart that loves others freely.
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Acts – “The Lord’s Will Be Done” [Ep. 296]
This week as we continue to dive into the Acts series, Shawn and the team share some wisdom on discerning the voice of God, submitting our desires to His, and how the peace of God always comforts during difficult seasons.
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Acts – “Passion for the Gospel of Grace” [Ep. 295]
This week on the Conversations Podcast, the discussion explores Acts 20 and Paul’s warning about false teaching. The conversation reflects on the challenge of teaching difficult truths, the importance of approaching Scripture with humility and prayer, and how subtle cultural influences can shape...
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Acts – “Walking by the Spirit” [Ep. 294]
Walking by the Spirit begins with humility - recognizing it’s not about what people do for God, but what God does through them. In Acts 18–19, Apollos models a teachable spirit and a posture of continual growth. As believers surrender daily, the Holy Spirit transforms lives from the inside out,...
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Acts – “Run to Win” [Ep. 293]
In this episode of Conversations, the team dives into Acts 18 and the message Run to Win, exploring what it looks like to follow Jesus with endurance, purpose, and trust. The discussion reflects on Paul’s example of seeing all of life as sacred—work, relationships, and mission—rather than...
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Acts – “Responding to the Gospel” [Ep. 292]
Acts 17 shows how the gospel demands a response—some believe, others resist. Paul’s message reveals a God who wants to be known and challenges us to ask: Who’s on the throne of my life? The episode encourages daily devotion, spiritual discipline, and a heart that aches for others to know Jesus.
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Acts – “Expect the Unexpected” [Ep. 291]
God moves in unexpected ways, through unexpected people, and in unexpected places. In this episode, Pastor Jose and Worship Pastor Joel reflect on Acts 16, sharing personal stories of divine redirection, trusting God when plans change, and learning to worship even before the breakthrough comes.
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Acts – “Maintaining Common Unity” [Ep. 290]
In Acts 15, conflict in the early church wasn’t avoided — it was addressed with humility, clarity, and a commitment to unity. This episode unpacks how believers can handle tension without grumbling or arguing, stay anchored in the gospel, and respond to grace with obedience.
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Acts – “The Door of Faith” [Ep. 289]
This episode spotlights Acts 14, the “door of faith” and what it looks like to follow Jesus through both miracles and hardship. The conversation explores praying boldly for healing while trusting God’s sovereignty and learning to redirect praise back to God. It also offers encouragement for…
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Acts – “Spirit-Full Living” [Ep. 288]
As we step into a new year, we return to Acts 13 and are reminded that a Spirit-filled life isn’t about talent, volume, or ambition—it’s about abiding in Christ. In this conversation, we explore what it means to live set apart, cultivate healthy spiritual habits, and hold humility and boldness...
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The Gift of Christmas – “Love” [Ep. 287]
Capping off the Christmas series, this episode explores what it really means to receive God’s love—and what gets in the way. From fear and self-sufficiency to compassion fatigue and the balance of grace + truth, it’s a practical, hope-filled reset for the new year. Don’t do 2026 alone—lean into...
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The Gift of Christmas – “The Joy of Salvation” [Ep. 286]
Joy isn’t just a feeling for easy seasons. In this episode, Pastor Jose and Dr. Carl talk through Luke 2 and the “good news of great joy” — exploring how Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and Lord anchors joy even in grief, hardship, and unmet expectations.
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The Gift of Christmas – “A Thrill of Hope” [Ep. 285]
This episode of Conversations kicks off a Christmas series by exploring how each Gospel tells the story of Christ’s arrival through a different lens. The discussion centers on redefining hope, recognizing God’s provision, and anchoring our lives in Jesus rather than ourselves. A reminder that...
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Acts – “Light in the Darkness” [Ep. 284]
In this episode, we walk through Acts 12 with Jose and Bob Maas, exploring Peter’s jailbreak, the tension of unanswered prayers, and what it looks like to pray earnestly, obey before understanding, and remain hopeful in dark seasons. A conversation about trusting God’s work—seen and unseen—as He...
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Acts – “Moved By Grace” [Ep. 283]
We continue our Acts series with a conversation on Acts 11 - highlighting how God’s grace moves us into growth, community, and generosity. From Barnabas’ encouragement to the church’s response to need, we explore what it looks like to trust God and step outside our comfort zones.
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Acts – “Reporting the Truth” [Ep. 282]
This week on the Conversations Podcast, Annie sits down with Jose and Joel to unpack Acts 11 and what it means for every believer to be a Spirit-empowered witness. They explore Peter’s humility, the tension between tradition and freedom, and how God continues to expand our understanding today.…
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Acts – “Going Public” [EP. 281]
In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Taylor sits down with Pastor Jose and Prayer Pastor Rhonda to unpack Acts 10 and the powerful moment when the gospel first reached the Gentiles. Together, they explore themes of quiet faithfulness, quick obedience, and dropping assumptions as they...
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Acts – “Spreading the Word” [EP. 279]
Taylor and Jose are joined by Dr. Shawn Stoever to talk about what it looks like to hear God's voice in our lives.
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Acts – “Loving My Enemy” [EP. 278]
Join Taylor and Jose in a special throwback episode of the Conversations podcast featuring Dr. Shawn Stoever and Dave Eubank from Free Burma Rangers.
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A panel conversation diving deeper into the previous Sunday's message, unpacking how we can apply it further in our daily life.
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Cypress Creek Church
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A panel conversation diving deeper into the previous Sunday's message, unpacking how we can apply it further in our daily life.
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