NORTH.CHURCH Podcast with Pastor Rodney Fouts

Faith Cho unpacked Psalm 91:1, teaching that the “secret place” is not merely a moment of prayer but a presence-centered life, intentionally choosing to remain connected to God even when He feels silent or distant. She reminded us that seasons of darkness, mystery, and spiritual dryness do not mean God has abandoned us. Sometimes the shadow is evidence that He is closer than we realize, inviting us into deeper trust, friendship, and revelation of His presence. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Chet Pete’s Revival message, “Hold On to It,” challenged us not just to receive what God gives us, but to guard it when resistance comes. Using David’s battles in 2 Samuel 5, he taught that more resistance should lead to more dependence, more dependence to more obedience, and more obedience to more deliverance—going “down” into God’s presence before going “up” to fight, while remembering that ultimately we can hold on because God is holding on to us. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney reminded us through the life of King Uzziah that success is never the goal—faithful dependence on God is. Uzziah's story shows how seeking God led to blessing, but pride and compromise led to his downfall, warning us that a half-hearted faith will eventually open the door to compromise. The answer is to continually behold God's glory like Isaiah did, allowing His presence to bring conviction, cleansing, and a renewed willingness to say, "Here I am. Send me." Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Samson challenged us through the life of King Asa to examine whether our faith is deepening or quietly diminishing. Although Asa began his reign fully trusting God, he gradually shifted his trust to people, compromised his allegiance, and rejected God's Word—reminding us that faith doesn't usually collapse overnight but erodes one compromise at a time. The invitation is to repent, return to wholehearted dependence on God, and remember that He is searching for hearts fully committed to Him so He can strengthen them. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Today, Garrett Sewell, Carlos Ynfante, and Sawyer Wilson brought a powerful tag-team message on seeing God's Kingdom come. They reminded us that Kingdom impact begins with a prepared heart, grows through daily obedience, and leaves a legacy when we're willing to serve faithfully—even if someone else enjoys the harvest. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

What are you pursuing most? In his message, Pastor Rodney reminds us that God's presence isn't something to visit occasionally—it's Someone to pursue continually. Through David's journey to bring the Ark of God back to Israel, we're challenged to desire His presence above comfort, success, and the approval of people, remembering that God's presence is enjoyed most deeply when His Word is honored completely. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Kingdom living is a life of trusting God in every season—during spiritual growth, in crisis, in moments of need, and even in seasons of success. Through Hezekiah’s story, our pastors remind us that success can be a greater test than suffering because it's easy to become proud, seek people's approval, and forget the God who brought the blessing in the first place. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney reminds us through the widow’s story in 2 Kings 4 that miracles often begin not with what we’ve lost, but with what God has left in our hands. God starts with what we have, multiplies what we obediently surrender to Him, and provides abundantly enough to meet our past, present, and future needs—proving that His provision is never limited by our lack, but often by our willingness to trust and obey.Support the show

Pastor Rodney unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24–25, reminding us that while no one knows the exact day of Christ’s return, His coming is certain, sudden, and closer than ever. Rather than obsessing over timelines, we are called to live ready through salvation, remain faithful in stewarding what God has entrusted to us, and actively share the Gospel until the King returns because the Kingdom of God is not just coming someday, it is advancing right now. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Heady and Pastor Clint unpacked how Jesus confronts the danger of looking spiritually healthy on the outside while neglecting what’s happening in the heart. Through Matthew 23 and 24, they challenged us to lay down earthly thrones of pride, appearance, and self-focus, and instead embrace humility, repentance, and daily surrender. The message reminded us that God is not looking for polished performances or emotional moments, but faithful servants who consistently trust Him, obey Him, and care for what He has placed in their hands. In the end, the question is not whether we were impressive, but whether Jesus will find us faithful when He returns. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney and Pastor Gibson unpack what it truly means to grow in godliness—not through performance or behavior modification, but through a life transformed by Jesus from the inside out. Through Proverbs 11 and the story of Mephibosheth, they challenge us to live with humility, honesty, grace, and generosity as people who have been welcomed to the King’s table. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Samson unpacked how Jesus’ decision to walk on water was ultimately driven by His desire to spend time alone with the Father, even in the middle of grief, pressure, and people constantly needing something from Him. The message challenges us to seek God’s presence consistently, because when we abide in Him, the worries, shame, fear, and burdens of life begin to “stick” to us less. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Shannon Fouts’ Mother’s Day message challenged us to consider the question, “Who are you listening to?” as she unpacked the story of Hannah and Samuel to show that the voices we listen to shape our identity, direction, and destiny. She reminded us that while family wounds, culture, and broken people can influence us, our future is ultimately determined by whether we position ourselves to hear and obey God through His Word, His Spirit, and His people. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney teaches that lamenting is not a lack of faith but an act of faith, an invitation to bring our pain honestly before God, where honesty opens the door to hope and healing. Through remembering God’s faithfulness, choosing trust in the waiting, and turning toward Him instead of away, we find that even our deepest suffering can become a place where God restores, shapes, and heals us. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In Pastor Rodney’s message, Walking Like Jesus, he emphasizes that spiritual maturity isn’t about agreeing with truth but actually living it—walking in truth, love, and humility as evidence of time spent with Jesus. True faith is seen in a life that aligns belief with action, serves others sacrificially, and resists pride by choosing the posture of Jesus daily. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In Pastor Samson’s message, he contrasts “cheap faith” with real, lasting faith, challenging us from Joshua 24 to fully commit to serving God alone, not just when it’s easy or beneficial, but even through hardship. Real faith is marked by obedience, consistent pursuit of God through Scripture and prayer, and a commitment to pass that faith on—building a legacy that lasts beyond a moment. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In Pastor Rodney’s message, "Becoming Like Jesus", he reminds us that transformation starts with identity, not behavior. Because of God’s promises, we don’t strive for acceptance, we live from it as His sons and daughters. From that identity, we pursue transformation by letting Jesus cleanse us, intentionally growing in holiness, and living with reverence, because the Table is where we are formed into His likeness. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In his Easter message, Pastor Rodney teaches that “the table of Jesus” is a powerful picture of belonging where anyone can be fully welcomed, known, and loved, not because they earned it, but because Jesus made a place for them through His life, death, and resurrection. But sitting at the table isn’t just about belief. It’s about transformation: being born again, publicly identifying with Him, and continually growing so you don’t just sit at the table… but are truly filled. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney teaches that following Jesus means remembering who God is, what He’s done, and the cost of the cross, so we don’t drift but stay grounded in faith. Communion reminds us we’re not alone but part of a unified family, calling us to live surrendered, love others well, and hold onto the hope that Jesus is coming again. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Christian teaches that following Jesus isn’t about fighting for your personal rights, but willingly laying them down for the sake of others, choosing what builds people up rather than what simply benefits you. True Christian maturity shifts the question from “Am I allowed to do this?” to “Is this helpful and loving for others?”—modeling the selfless way of Jesus. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week 9 of "Following Jesus Is ____", Pastor Samson taught that following Jesus means boldly proclaiming the message of the cross. Through the cross, God turns our weakness into His strength, our foolishness into His wisdom, and our shame into His glory—calling believers to rely on the Holy Spirit and share the gospel so others can experience salvation. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey—God designed His people to live and serve in shared strength, where burdens, responsibilities, and spiritual empowerment are carried together in community. Just as God gave Moses leaders to share the weight and the Spirit to multiply the impact, believers today are called to step up for one another, knowing that Jesus ultimately shares our burdens and empowers us through His Spirit. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Preaching from Isaiah 43, Pastor Greg Ford explained that “forgetting the former things” doesn’t mean erase the past—it means don’t fixate on how God moved before and miss the new thing He’s doing now. He challenged the church to release both past failures and favorite memories, trust God for daily provision in the wilderness, and ask for spiritual eyes to perceive His redemptive work even when it looks unfamiliar. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In night three of our Revival, Dr. Manny Arango taught that mature prayer follows a pattern, not just spontaneity. Using the tabernacle as a template, he walked through a practical “pattern for prayer”: enter with gratitude and praise (the gate), focus on the cross (the altar), let God examine and cleanse you (the laver), ask for fresh Holy Spirit power (lampstand), pray God’s Word like a weapon (shewbread), then praise from victory and pray with confidence and authority (altar of incense into the throne of grace). Listen and be challenged. Support the show

On day two of our Revival, Pastor Chet Pete reminded us to not forget "the good stuff”—even in hardship, we must remember God’s faithfulness, goodness, and the ways He has already provided, healed, and sustained us. Through the story of the prodigal son, he taught that as children of God we have identity, intimacy, and inheritance in the Father, and when we remember who we are and recall His goodness, it gives us strength, restores our perspective, and draws us back into His presence. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Jabin Chavez opened up night one of Revival preaching on the prayer of Jabez, calling the church to “Reverse the Curse” by becoming people of consistent prayer. Prayer is what sets you apart, breaks limitations, and invites God’s blessing and favor over your life. He emphasized that through prayer, God not only blesses you, but also frees you from labels, past pain, and generational cycles so you can walk in your true identity and pass down faith, freedom, and blessing to the next generation. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus means walking in sexual purity—honoring God’s design for sex as a sacred gift for covenant marriage and recognizing that even hidden sexual sin has real consequences for the soul, relationships, and life. He urged us to guard our hearts, resist temptation with wisdom, and trust Jesus, who offers forgiveness, power to obey, and hope for true transformation. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Christian taught from Romans that the gospel brings unity by leveling everyone—Jew and Gentile alike—reminding us that all have sinned, all need grace, and no one stands above another in God’s family. Following Jesus means loving like He loved—choosing forgiveness, humility, and community—because the gospel produces real love and unity, making us one family in Christ. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus means being continually filled with the Holy Spirit—God not just with us, but living in us—bringing new (resurrection) life, forgiveness, and restored relationship. Because of Jesus, the Spirit’s presence is no longer temporary but permanent, empowering every believer daily to live holy lives and carry out God’s mission to learn about Him, lead others to Him, and love like Him. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney unpacked Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer in John 17, showing that when Jesus prays, He reveals what matters most: the Father’s glory displayed through believers united in salvation (knowing God), sanctification (being made like Jesus), and mission (reaching those yet to believe). Following Jesus means praying like Him—growing in real relationship with God through grace, the Word, the Spirit, and community, while intentionally interceding by name for others to come to know Christ. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In Part 1 of Pastor Rodney's weekend message, he taught that following Jesus means learning to pray like Jesus, drawing from John 13–17 where Jesus’ final teaching and longest prayer reveal what mattered most to Him: unity, the Holy Spirit, and producing much fruit. He emphasized that unity is essential to revealing Jesus to the world, the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live and witness beyond their own strength, and lasting fruit comes not from striving but from abiding in Christ so God can work through us. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Pastor Samson taught that following Jesus means sitting at His feet—like Mary of Bethany—where we recognize His worth, align with His purpose, and receive true spiritual nourishment. In a spiritually “hangry” and easily offended world, sitting at Jesus’ feet forms a consecrated posture that leads to worship, contentment, and a deeper commitment to prayer, Scripture, and fasting. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus means trusting Him fully—not leaning on our own understanding, but surrendering our hearts, humbling our pride, and honoring God with every part of our lives, as Proverbs 3 calls us to do. Because Jesus is completely trustworthy, true trust shows up not just in words, but in how we submit our hearts, receive correction, and put God first with our resources and priorities. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught that true joy isn’t accidental—it comes from choosing the path of Jesus, surrounding yourself with people who are pursuing Him, and consistently feeding your soul with God’s Word. Drawing from Psalm 1, he reminded us that while sin offers temporary pleasure, following Jesus leads to a rooted, fruitful, and enduring joy that lasts forever. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Clint taught from the book of James, emphasizing that real, mature faith isn’t just about what we believe but how we live—by asking God for wisdom, doing the Word, and drawing near to Him. He reminded us that God uses our inadequacies to build something greater when we respond with obedience, humility, and a desire to remove anything that pulls us away from His presence. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In his Candlelight message, Pastor Rodney used the story of Jesus being “lost” in Luke 2 to show how easy it is to assume Jesus is with us without actively seeking His presence. He reminded us that Jesus was never lost—we are the ones who walk away—and that He is always found where God’s Word is taught, His will is honored, and His presence is prioritized. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Pastor Samson preached from Psalm 145, emphasizing that God is so great it naturally overflows into praise, so good that He has clearly revealed Himself through Scripture, and so near that we can confidently call out to Him in prayer. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught from Paul’s final words to Timothy, calling the church to faithful endurance—a life anchored in God’s Word, willing to endure hardship, and committed to finishing the race with faith. He reminded us that following Jesus isn’t glamorous, culture will often reject sound teaching, and hard times are inevitable, but Scripture equips and sustains us to remain courageous, focused, and faithful. Like a soldier, athlete, and farmer, believers are called to live disciplined, obedient lives and continually fan into flame the Spirit of God within them as they press on to the end. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught that a healthy church lays down a clear vision to make disciples, rooted in prayer, emotional maturity, training in godliness, and generous stewardship. Using 1 Timothy as a leadership framework, he emphasized that prayer should be prioritized, leaders must pursue emotional health, believers must train spiritually, and generosity reveals our trust in God. Ultimately, a healthy church is one in which people grow to be more like Jesus, steward their resources with open hands, and invest in building His Church for generations to come. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Matt Nelson teaches that in a culturally divided world, the Church must become a radically united people by keeping Jesus—not opinions, preferences, or politics—at the center. Drawing from Ephesians 4, he emphasizes that diversity is not a threat but a strength when submitted to Christ. He warns that unity will never happen accidentally. We must fight for it, cling tightly to the essentials of our faith, and rely on the Holy Spirit to make us one. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Stephen Kuert teaches from Colossians 1 that the true gospel is powerfully advancing all over the world—changing lives in places like Burundi and Congo just as much as in Oklahoma. He warns against mixing Jesus with cultural idols like materialism, individualism, and nationalism, calling believers back to the clear, true gospel that saves by grace through faith alone. Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught from Psalm 126, reminding us that building God’s Church starts with remembering His faithfulness and celebrating all He has already done so our faith rises for what He will do next. He emphasized that we must rely on God’s power, not our own, because only God's Spirit can bring true restoration, renewal, and life to dry places. Finally, he urged us to remain faithful in sowing and to trust that every prayer, act of service, and sacrifice planted in tears will one day return as a joyful harvest. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

This tag-team message focused on Building His Church through the Fruit of the Spirit. Pastor Rodney taught that love and joy are the foundation of a healthy church, shaping character more than talent or strategy. Pastor Christian reminded believers to carry peace and patience as the posture of a Spirit-led church. Pastor Heady emphasized kindness and goodness as the culture that makes the church a safe and irresistible place. Pastor Samson closed by highlighting faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control as the fruit that sustain growth—calling everyone to build His Church together through Spirit-shaped lives. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s message, Lord of My (Our) Identity, centered on how faith in Jesus redefines who we are. Through Christ, we are adopted into God’s family—not by works, but by faith—becoming new creations clothed in His righteousness. Our identity is no longer shaped by our past, our labels, or what divides us, but by Christ Himself, who unites us as one body and calls us heirs of His eternal promise. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In his sermon "Lord of My (Our) Friendships," Pastor Rodney emphasized that God designed us for relationship—first with Him, then with others. He explained that the enemy seeks to divide what God unites, but followers of Jesus are called to live counter-culturally by pursuing friendships that reflect God’s truth, grace, and purpose. True friendship begins with intimacy with God and extends outward as we initiate, cultivate, heal, or sometimes sever relationships so that every connection draws us closer to Christ and builds His Kingdom. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In her message “Lord of Our Expectations”, Kayla Anderson explores how our desire for control and specific outcomes often limits our faith. Through the stories of Jairus and the bleeding woman, she shows that Jesus rarely meets expectations the way we plan but He always offers something greater: His presence, compassion, and power. Kayla encourages believers to trust who Jesus is, not just what He can do, choosing to stay in His presence, Word, people, and surrender even when prayers seem unanswered, because His character and companionship exceed every expectation. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney’s message "Lord of My Life" shows us that Jesus is not just someone to admire but someone to follow fully and surrender to. Drawing from Mark 3, he explains that while many came to Jesus for what He could do, few chose true discipleship—believing in Him, belonging to Him, behaving like Him, and preaching about Him. True discipleship begins with being with Jesus before doing for Him, allowing His power to transform us and flow through us to others. Following Jesus means living in such a way that our words, worship, and lives visibly preach who He is. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In Part Two of Jesus in Culture Weekend, Dallas Jenkins shared how The Chosen was born from his desire to close the “stained-glass” gap between people and Jesus—and from a season of personal failure that reoriented him to the “five loaves and two fish” posture of obedience, which God multiplied into an unlikely, record-setting launch. He explained the show’s creative heartbeat: portray Jesus as fully God and fully human, let viewers see Him through the eyes of those who met Him, and use that authenticity to point people back to Scripture, an impact that’s also transforming the team itself (including cast/crew coming to faith and even baptism).Support the show

In part one of our Jesus in Culture Weekend, Mart Green shared how a powerful scene from The Chosen stirred his heart and led him to partner with Dallas and Amanda Jenkins to expand the show’s reach. Through his nonprofit Come and See, he’s working to translate The Chosen into 600 languages and keep it free worldwide, allowing hundreds of millions to encounter Jesus in their own heart language. He highlighted the show’s global impact—letters of lives transformed, stories from ministries around the world—and reminded us that the goal is simple: for one billion people to experience an authentic Jesus.Support the show

Pastor Samson’s sermon from Ezra 3 reminded us that our future is secure when surrendered to God. He showed how the Israelites, under Zerubbabel, rebuilt the temple by trusting God beyond their past regrets, present obstacles, and uncertain tomorrow. In the same way, we are called to release our yesterday, overcome today’s challenges, and yield our future plans so God can fulfill His greater, eternal purposes in our lives. Listen and be challenged.Support the show