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Public Church
by Public Church
Our vision is to develop a Public Church that invites people to embrace the journey of following Jesus.
Episodes
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What if you had one last chance to say what matters most?
What if you had one last chance to say what matters most? A simple question during worship led Dr. Rob Fultz to one answer: Jesus. From Peter's bold declaration in Acts 4, this message reminds us that His name brings power, healing, and salvation, and that no other name can save us. Stay…
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We Have Some Questions About Forgiveness
What questions do you have about forgiveness? As we finish our conversation on forgiveness, we discuss common questions such as, “Why should I forgive?” and “What if I don’t want to forgive?” We anchor our questions in God’s Word as we explore Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness.
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Winning at Home - What is Forgiveness?
What does it mean to forgive someone? How do I start to forgive when I don’t want to? These and many other questions swirl around forgiveness. We dive into the topic and discuss the journey in part one of a two part talk on forgiveness. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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Winning at Home - How to Choose Our Home Team
When it comes to our home team, some are given to us, yet others we get to choose. Our home team are the relationships that mean the most to us, so how do we decide who to form deep friendships with? How do we know if a friendship is harmful or beneficial? We dig into practical wisdom from the…
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God’s Vision for Family
In regards to our closest relationships, what do we want in these relationships? What does culture say we should aim at? In other words, if we want to be married or have kids or not have kids, why? Let’s be honest about our answers, and let's also consider what Jesus wants in our family. We start...
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Why Community and Serving Make Life Richer
For those of us who follow Jesus or for those who are considering following Jesus, connecting and serving are not optional. Living in community and a lifestyle of serving are part of what it means to follow Jesus in our daily lives. Why does this matter? What is the mindset of serving prescribed…
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How Do We Keep Praying When We Want to Give Up?
Do you have a longstanding prayer that has received a no, wait, or feels unanswered? If we are honest, waiting a long time raises questions: Why am I still praying if God isn’t doing anything? Does prayer even matter? To wrestle with these questions, we turn to the book of Habakkuk, which…
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A Solution to Loneliness
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness an epidemic, and the problem persists in 2026. Therefore, we study a portion of Paul’s writing in a letter to Jesus Followers in Colossae to reveal the vital social network he had. In addition, we discuss a way through Jesus’ Public Church for...
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There Is More Going On Than We Can See
In our lives, we sometimes fight against each other and miss the real enemy attacking us and trying to divide us. As we walk through several Scriptures, we see the enemy’s schemes and Jesus’ role in the war. We are also equipped to fight back. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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21 Days of Prayer - A Guide to Pray
Have you ever thought that it would be nice to have a conversation with God documented to help you better understand prayer? That’s what Habakkuk is, a conversation between God and Habakkuk. As we start 21 Days of Prayer on August 10, let’s explore this guide to pray. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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21 Days of Prayer - How Do I Reclaim Wonder?
Wonder is an emotion marked by admiration and awe. What in your life evokes wonder? Have you noticed how easy it is to lose wonder? This applies to many area of our lives, including our relationship with Jesus. We dig into Psalm 86 to find a path to reclaiming our wonder of Jesus.
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Kids’ Stories. Adult Version. - How Does Communion Impact Our Lives?
What do ancient rituals have to do with our current lives? In Matthew 26:17-30, Jesus celebrates the Passover meal with his disciples, and in so doing, he introduces another ancient practice called communion. What did the unexpected twists and turns of that meal mean to them? What could they mean...
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What Stops Us From Taking Jesus’ Story to the Nations?
Our Founding Pastor, Dr. Jamie Work, challenges us to overcome barriers to taking the Gospel to the nations. May we identify and push through these barriers with Jesus’ power. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook |...
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An Ancient Tradition and Our Struggle for Freedom
Passover is an ancient practice immensely valued by Jews throughout the world. Why does it continue to matter so much after centuries? For Jesus followers and people considering Jesus, what can we glean from this powerful Jewish practice? Brittany Crabtree and Todd Stevison guide us to see the...
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Kids’ Stories. Adult Version. - What Does Following Jesus Practically Look Like?
If you’ve wondered what it means to follow Jesus in your daily routines and rhythms, Jesus provides immense clarity in his epic teaching in Matthew 5. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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Kids’ Stories. Adult Versions. - 10 Commandments: Prescription for Freedom
Why do the 10 Commandments matter? As we dig into why they mattered to the Israelites who first received them in the wilderness, we see immense meaning for us today.Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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Being A Man in the Jesus Way
There are so many definitions of masculinity and what it means to be a man. Whether or not we follow Jesus, will we at least consider what it means to be a man in the way of Jesus? Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook |...
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Created for Worship - Sam Anderson
In this Talk our Student Pastor Sam Anderson discusses how we are created by God for God. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/apublicchurchPodcast | https://anchor.fm/apublicchurchPC...
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Rhythms to Fight Drifting
Summer is a unique season where most of our schedules change in some way, and it’s so easy to drift. Therefore, three leaders in our church family are sharing about three rhythms to sustain us in any season and especially in summer. Cindy Boler, David Kubwayo, and Haden Hamilton will challenge us...
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The Beauty and Mess of the Church - Saul of Tarsus, Least Likely to Follow Jesus
In the series finale, Todd Stevison leads us to dig into the backstory of Paul, who wrote about half the New Testament. He steps onto the pages of history as Saul of Tarsus, a man filled with rage and violence towards Jesus followers. He’s bent on trying to erase the name of Jesus, yet he ends up...
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The Beauty and Mess of the Church - Jesus’ Global Church
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how Jesus used an awful martyrdom and violent persecution to spread the Good News of Jesus beyond the Jewish people. Jesus’ church has always been about the nations, so how will we engage in his global church? Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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The Beauty and Mess of the Church - Wisdom from Dr. David and Cheri Harkins
In this video, David and Cheri Harkins sit down with Todd and Whitney Stevison to share how Jesus has led them to serve in various places and brag on Jesus for how he is moving in his global church. Most of us need wisdom, and they are a source of Biblical, practical wisdom. Stay Connected:...
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Whose Story Are You Living For?
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how Stephen reframes the story of God’s people in Acts 7 to reveal the mystery that had been hidden and challenge his original audience and us to resist making God’s story about us. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook…
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The Beauty and Mess of the Church - Problem-Solving in the Early Church
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses a mess in the early church, how the church solved the problem, and what they displayed throughout the process. He challenges us to consider how we can display the multi-faceted wisdom of God. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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The Beauty and Mess of the Church - Unstoppable Church
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how the early church thrived through persecution in Acts 5:12-42 and challenges us to live out what it truly means to be Jesus’ church. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook |...
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The Beauty and Mess of the Church - Beauty and Mess
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses a big part of the church’s purpose in Ephesians 3:10 and the messiness of church through a hard passage in Acts 5:1-11. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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Easter - What’s Next After Easter?
In this video, Todd Stevison digs into what happens after Jesus’ resurrection and how this impacts our daily lives.Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/apublicchurchPodcast |...
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Easter - From Garden to Garden
In this video, Todd Stevison leads us through the Easter story and challenges us by exploring the garden theme. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/apublicchurchPodcast |...
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Scenes from Holy Week - What Can We Do?
In this video, Todd Stevison dives into three scenes from Holy Week and challenges us with the mindset of Mary as she anoints Jesus. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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Scenes from Holy Week - Refuse to Acknowledge
In this video, Todd Stevison invites us to immerse ourselves in three scenes in order to see the brilliance of Jesus and be confronted with Jesus as the King. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told - The Wider Perspective of Pain
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how the story of Joseph doesn’t diminish our pain but challenges us to see the wider perspective of Genesis 50:20. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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Good News is Good News - Matt Moore
In this video, Matt Moore discusses the Good News of the Gospel, and how if you live in the Truth of the Gospel it will help you live in and share the freedom that Jesus intended. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook |...
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told - Bitterness or Forgiveness
In this video, Todd Stevison establishes that we know we should choose forgiveness over bitterness, yet it is so hard. Through the inner turmoil of Joseph, we can find guidance in our struggle.Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook |...
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told - 13 Years
In this video, Todd Stevison leads us to dive into more of Joseph’s story, specifically his lengthy time in prison and the arrival of new problems after prison. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told - Family Dynamics
In this video, Todd Stevison starts the story of Joseph, a powerful narrative and invites us to get swept up in it. If we do, we can be transformed through this story, starting with the impact of his family dynamics on him. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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When I Want to Quit Praying
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how most, if not all, of us come to a place where we want to quit praying about certain things as we feel letdown and frustrated. Jesus acknowledges our struggle and challenges us to persevere in prayer, so we dig into his teaching and two stories he tells....
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Two Ways to Be God’s Presence to Others
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses two ways we can be God’s presence to others, Community Groups and Public Teams. If you would like to take a step to connect and / or serve, scan the QR code at the end of the talk or visit our website, publicchurch.com and select “Connect With Us” or “Serve...
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Audacious Prayers
In this video, Todd Stevison invites us to wrestle with the following words of Jesus, “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” In the tension of receiving yes’s and no’s, we are challenged to pray audacious prayers. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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3 Reasons to Fast
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how we sometimes don’t want to fast. By dropping into three scenes, he challenges us with reasons why we should fast.Stay Connected:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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Why Fast? How Do We Fast?
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses fasting as we prepare to start 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting on January 11.Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/apublicchurchPodcast |...
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Day 22 and Beyond
In this video, Todd Stevison invites us to consider, “What’s next?” after 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. He challenges us to consider how we can let the past 21 days not be an isolated event but set the tone for the rest of the year. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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Rest - How Do We Rest Amidst all the Demands?
In this video, Corinne Freeman, Executive Director of the Caring Place, and Demetrius Ramsey, Executive Director of Bradley Cleveland Community Services Agency, sit down with Todd Stevison to discuss longevity in serving and the role of rest. They dive into the tension of trying to rest despite...
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Who Is This Baby?
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how the Christmas Story is a kids’ story, and it has an adult version. We dig into the adult version by discussing who the baby is and the implications of who he is. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook |...
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Put Up Our Sails - Tension with and Benefits of Waiting
In this video, Todd Stevison discusses how difficult it is to wait and how necessary patience is in the way of Jesus. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/apublicchurch Podcast |...
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Beyond Sunday - A Look Back
In this video, Todd Stevison tells stories of God’s faithfulness and provision from before the start of Beyond Project Phase 1 to its completion. This is a day of robust celebration!Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook |...
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A Heart of Gratitude - Sam Anderson
In this talk, Sam challenges us to reflect on whether we are truly thankful in every season of our lives. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/apublicchurchPodcast |...
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Put Up Our Sails - Generosity and Fear
In this video, Todd Stevison does a character study of Barnabas in Acts to see the impact of generosity in his life. He challenges us to consider how the practice of generosity put us on a path of yielding to the Holy Spirit. Stay Connected: Instagram |...
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Put Up Our Sails - Stuck In-between or Bored
In this video, Todd discusses how we can find ourselves bored or feel stuck in-between in life, but the Holy Spirit can lead us to find purpose in any season.Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter |...
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Put Up Our Sails - Violent Wind
In this video, Todd Stevison explores how the Holy Spirit is compared to wind and how we are invited to respond to him. Stay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apublicchurch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apublicchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/apublicchurchPodcast |...
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Prayer in Every Space
In this video, Todd Stevison invites us to pray in every space before we gather in any space. He shows us the spaces and equips us to pray. Online family, please take some time to be with Jesus and pray for people and life change. We hope to see you next week for our Grand Opening at 9a and 11a,...
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