PODCAST · religion
The Cultivated Life
by Life Chapel
The Cultivated Life is all about helping people reach their full potential. It's like preparing soil for crops – we want to nurture marriages, homes, finances, leadership abilities, ministries, and more.Ultimately, it's about discipleship and helping others grow. We hope you'll join us on the journey of The Cultivated Life.
Episodes
-
Pray Together
The early church didn't just believe in prayer. They prayed. In Episode 5 of Life Together: The Art of Discipleship, Pastor Jonathan Perry turns to "the prayers" in Acts 2:42. Prayer wasn't their emergency plan. It was their rhythm, learned from watching Jesus pray. And prayer is only learned by...
-
Eat Together
The temple makes a crowd. The table makes a family. In Episode 4 of Life Together: The Art of Discipleship, Pastor Jonathan Perry opens Acts 2:46 and the early church breaking bread in their homes. Jesus did a surprising amount of discipleship around food. You cannot microwave it. An empty chair…
more -
Sit Together
You can preach to a crowd from a stage. You cannot disciple someone you do not know. In Episode 3 of Life Together: The Art of Discipleship, Pastor Jonathan Perry opens Acts 2:42 and the word fellowship (koinonia). Real discipleship is not hanging out after church. It is sharing life, sitting at...
-
Life Together
Salvation can happen in a moment. Discipleship is learned over a lifetime. In Episode 2 of Life Together: The Art of Discipleship, Pastor Jonathan Perry continues the series on what it means to do life together. This session focuses on learning together: why the early church devoted themselves to...
-
Make Disciples
Jesus didn’t say, “Go make church members.” He said, “Go make disciples.” In Episode 1 of Life Together: The Art of Discipleship, Pastor Jonathan Perry opens an 8–10 week series on what it really means to do life together. This first session lays the foundation: the Great Commission, why big…
more -
Journey with the Holy Spirit: From Understanding to Experience
What does it actually mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and how would you know? In this episode of The Cultivated Life, Pastor Jonathan Perry walks through Jesus' parting promises in John 14-16: the Helper, the Paraclete who walks beside you and lives within you, and the Spirit of truth who...
-
Breaking Free: From Orphan Spirit to Sonship
Spiritual maturity requires identifying and overcoming three major blind spots that keep believers stuck in patterns of immaturity. The orphan spirit causes us to strive for approval instead of resting in our identity as God's children, often stemming from childhood wounds and feelings of...
-
The Long-Term Blessings of Embracing Challenges
Life becomes difficult when we choose short-term ease over long-term satisfaction. The key principle is simple: do the hard work first, and life gets easier over time. Building character rather than reputation, mastering solitude, creating systems instead of just setting goals, and developing...
-
Crafting Boundaries: A Godly Approach
Setting boundaries isn't selfish—it's biblical. God established boundaries throughout creation, from rivers to oceans, and even gave Adam and Eve clear limits in Eden. Satan's strategy has always been to attack our boundaries, making them seem restrictive rather than protective. Understanding the...
-
Rethinking Riches: Faith Based Financial Wisdom
Money is one of the most frequently discussed topics in Scripture, with over 2,300 verses addressing wealth and finances. Yet many believers struggle to develop a biblical perspective on giving and generosity. The problem isn't money itself, but our relationship with it. Jesus identified money as...
-
Old to New Covenant
The Bible presents a unified narrative pointing to Jesus Christ and His kingdom. From the Old Testament shadows to New Testament substance, God has been progressively restoring His church throughout history. After the early church declined into institutionalized religion during the Dark Ages, God...
-
Acts of the Early Church
The early Christian church experienced explosive growth from 120 believers to thousands across multiple nations within 30 years. This remarkable expansion was built on four foundational devotions: apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Three key factors drove this growth:...
-
Empowered with Purpose
When you receive the Holy Spirit, you're not just getting one gift - you're receiving access to multiple gifts that will transform your life and ministry. These gifts fall into three categories: motivational gifts that energize the church, ministerial gifts that provide leadership, and...
-
The Birth of the Church
The Great Commission involves a partnership between believers and Christ to transform lives through specific steps: faith, repentance, water baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. Many Christians today lack spiritual power because they haven't fully engaged the Holy Spirit in their lives. On the...
-
From Nicodemus to The Great Commission
Being born again is a spiritual transformation that changes everything about how we relate to God. When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus about the new birth, He wasn't referring to physical rebirth but to a supernatural spiritual event. This new birth involves believing in Jesus, water baptism, and...
-
Exploring the New Covenant
The New Testament marks a revolutionary shift from the Old Covenant's external laws to the New Covenant's internal heart transformation. After 400 years of prophetic silence following Malachi, God broke His silence through Jesus Christ, who fulfilled dozens of specific Old Testament prophecies...
-
Judges, Kings and Prophets
The transition from wilderness wandering to the promised land reveals God's faithfulness through Israel's history. After Moses died, Joshua led the conquest of Jericho through obedience to God's unusual battle plan. The period of judges followed, with leaders like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson...
-
Joseph to Moses
Welcome to The Cultivated Life podcast! Join us for the fourth session of our journey through the Bible, where we delve deep into the histories, cultures, and divine revelations within its pages. We'll recap the story of Joseph's journey from slavery to the palace, cover the beginning of Exodus,...
-
Abraham, Issac and Jacob
The Abrahamic Covenant reveals God's extraordinary promise to make Abraham a great nation and bless all families through him. Abraham's journey teaches us that partial obedience is still disobedience, as seen when he took Lot along despite God's call to leave everything. When Abraham and Sarah...
-
Noah and the Tower of Babel
The early chapters of Genesis reveal God's redemptive plan through blood sacrifice, beginning when He clothed Adam and Eve with animal skins. From Cain's rejected offering to Abel's accepted sacrifice, we see that approaching God requires following His established pattern. God warned Cain that…
more -
Creation to Curses
The Bible tells one unified story of redemption from Genesis to Revelation. Beginning with perfect fellowship in the Garden of Eden and ending with restored fellowship in the heavenly city, every story in between demonstrates God's relentless pursuit to bring His people back to Himself. The Old...
-
Unplugging the True Meaning of Generosity and Stewardship with Ashley Shaffer
Dive into an enriched conversation about the essence of generosity, stewardship, and legacy giving with special guest, Ashley Shaffer. Topics range from the importance of inculcating financial discipline, ways to leave a lasting legacy, to Ashley’s personal journey and impactful strategies on how...
-
The Power of Vertical Identity: Confidence, Consistency, and Calling
Are you chasing what you “care about… or living out what you’re truly called to do? In this powerful episode, Pastor Jonathan Perry reveals the life-changing difference between horizontal identity (shaped by people, opinions, and circumstances that constantly shift) and vertical identity (the...
-
From Cult Survivor to Missionary: Tim Schenker's Extraordinary Journey of Redemption
In this powerful episode, Pastor Jonathan Perry sits down with Tim Schenker to share one of the most remarkable transformation stories you'll ever hear. Born into a Hare Krishna commune in West Virginia, Tim's childhood was marked by unimaginable trauma—including the mysterious death of his…
more -
5 Shifts To Get Unstuck
Feeling stuck in life is like sinking into mud with no clear way forward. Whether in relationships, career, or spiritual growth, we all face seasons of being trapped. The difference between staying stuck and breaking free comes down to making five essential shifts: moving from skepticism to…
more -
Building the Bridge of Trust: A Journey Toward Credibility
In this episode, we explore the essence of character and credibility within the context of Kingdom culture at Central Church. Our discussion delves into the critical role of trust and how to build healthy relationships both in personal and professional aspects. We look at biblical teachings,...
-
Foundation of Success: Prayer, Word, and Generosity
Join us on The Cultivated Life as we sit down with Jon Harris, a seasoned business owner and devoted follower of Christ, whose remarkable journey showcases the power of faith-driven principles. In this inspiring episode, Jon shares how prayer, immersion in the Word, fasting, and a heart of...
-
Balancing Ministry and Family
Balancing Ministry and Family with Luc Herlitz | The Cultivated Life Podcast Join us for an honest conversation with Luc Herlitz, Life Chapel's Online Experience Director and QA Engineer at Planning Center. As a pastor's kid turned ministry volunteer, Luc shares his unique journey through church...
-
Unveiling the Prophetic Journey: Discovering Life's True Calling
Discover the Power of Prophecy: Insights from Life Chapel's Prophetic Community Join us on The Cultivated Life as we delve into the transformative power of prophecy within the church. In this episode, we introduce Shane and Pam Calkins from Life Chapel, who share their journey into the prophetic...
-
Generational Faith and Entrepreneurship
Generational Faith and Entrepreneurship | The Cultivated Life Podcast In this episode, Pastor Jonathan Perry sits down with Kaden Kelly to discuss their shared mission of raising a generation that knows God. They explore the significance of impactful Christian literature, retreats, and the...
-
When Life Doesn't Make Sense: Lessons from Job
In this episode of The Cultivated Life Podcast, Pastor Jonathan delves into the complexities of life, particularly when things don't make sense. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the podcast to reach others who may need to hear this message. Pastor Jonathan introduces The Cultivated Life...
-
From Rituals to Relationships: Discovering Spiritual Depth
Transformative Journeys: Health, Faith, and Community with David & Emily Schmenk | The Cultivated Life Podcast In this heartfelt episode of The Cultivated Life podcast, Pastor Jonathan Perry welcomes David & Emily Schmenk to share their inspiring journey of blending health and faith. David, an...
-
From Churchgoers to Disciples
Join us on The Cultivated Life as we dive deep into the transformative power of the Kingdom of God! In this passionate episode, we explore the vital distinction between simply attending church and living as a true disciple of Christ. Discover how Jesus’ message of the Kingdom—mentioned 125 times…
more -
From Seed to Fruit: Becoming a True Disciple
Join us in this episode of The Cultivated Life Podcast as we dive into Luke Chapter 8 to explore the Parable of the Sower. Pastor Jonathan discusses the critical aspects of discipleship, including the importance of cultivating good soil within our souls to receive and nurture the Word of God.…
more -
Navigating Life's Challenges with Brad and Jeanine
In this episode of The Cultivated Life, we welcome Brad and Jeanine Lindquist, who share their inspiring journey of faith, financial freedom, and mental health advocacy. The couple recounts their initial meeting, their path from different religious backgrounds to a shared spiritual journey, and...
-
Building Bridges: The Tabernacle Transformation
Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Calvin and Christine Sweeney. Discover their journey from humble beginnings in the church to becoming influential pastors and mentors. This episode explores their work with the Tabernacle in Toledo, their involvement in the Art Tatum…
more -
Brotherhood and Belief: A Journey of Transformation
In this episode, we are joined by special guests, brothers Gavin and Tyron. They share their remarkable life story, including their challenging childhood, their family's struggles with addiction, and the positive impact that faith and mentorship have had on their lives. From overcoming...
-
Testimonial of Freedom: From Darkness to New Life | Part 2
Join Tiah Herlitz as she shares the next chapter of her inspiring story. From facing the trials of a difficult first marriage to finding new love through faith, Tiah's journey is a testament to the transformative power of God's love. Hear about her miraculous pregnancy, the couple's bold decision...
-
Testimonial of Freedom: From Darkness to New Life | Part 1
Join us in this gripping episode of The Cultivated Life as Tiah Herlitz shares her powerful testimony of overcoming darkness and finding newfound freedom in Christ. From battling depression, suicidal thoughts, and demonic influences as a teenager to experiencing a miraculous spiritual…
more -
7 Principles of Biblical Financial Prosperity
Delve deep into understanding biblical financial prosperity through the lens of scripture. Join us as we explore the seven key principles that guide wealth, prosperity, and abundance from a godly perspective. This session touches on Solomon's wisdom, the importance of generosity, the power of…
more -
From Wrestling Rings to Faith Circles
In this episode of the Cultivated Life Podcast, Pastor Jonathan Perry welcomes Dan and Gary Schell, two passionate brothers with a compelling story. Dan and Gary, the youngest of six siblings, share their journey from wrestling rings to becoming dedicated members of Life Chapel. Hear their...
-
Love, Loss, and a Life Transformed
We are excited to sit down with Dan and Josie Schell. Throughout nearly two years of being part of Life Chapel, Dan and Josie share their remarkable journey of how they found the church, experienced life-changing moments, and deepened their faith. Listen as they recount their amazing stories of...
-
Vision: Your Blueprint for a Purposeful Life
Pastor Jonathan Perry discusses the significance of vision in both spiritual and practical aspects of life. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, whether it’s for small personal goals or grand aspirations. Pastor Jonathan elaborates on how vision is rooted in divine guidance and...
-
Discovering the 5 W's of Proverbs: Wisdom for Daily Living
In this episode, Jonathan Perry introduces his new book on Proverbs and delves into the five key principles of the book: wisdom, words, wealth, work, and wickedness. Learn how the book of Proverbs offers timeless, practical wisdom for daily living, and discover the importance of passing down…
more -
Faith, Finance, and Fellowship: Andy and Ashley's Story
Join us as we sit down with Andy and Ashley to explore their journey of transformation. From meeting at Police Academy and navigating the challenges of law enforcement careers, to facing financial struggles, and finally embracing a debt-free lifestyle through Dave Ramsey’s principles, their story...
-
A Life Transformed: Tramain Rayford's Path of Faith and Service
Join us for an inspiring episode of The Cultivated Life podcast, featuring guest Tramain Rayford. We delve into Tramain's impactful life story, his miraculous recovery from a severe accident, and the creation of his nonprofit, The Program Inc. Designed to support young men from absent father…
more -
Spiritual Warfare: Equipping for Victory
Welcome to session four of our transformative series, focusing on the essential aspects of spiritual growth. In this video, we delve into the concept of spiritual warfare, exploring its reality, its impact on our lives, and strategies to effectively engage in it. Learn about Satan's tactics and…
more -
From Knowledge to Transformation: A Guide to Spiritual Study
Join Pastor Jonathan Perry as he delves into the importance of studying the Bible. Building on previous discussions on prayer and fasting by Pastor Sharon, this episode focuses on why Bible study is crucial for believers and how it helps in knowing God, transforming lives, and equipping for...
-
Fasting Explained: Physical Endurance, Spiritual Benefit
Join Pastor Sharon Perry as she delves into the spiritual discipline of fasting. In this video, Pastor Sharon discusses the meaning, motivation, and methods of fasting, especially during the 21 days of prayer and fasting. She covers the health benefits, but more importantly, the spiritual…
more -
The Importance of Prayer in Our Lives
Join Pastor Sharon Perry as she dives deep into the importance of prayer and fasting in this 21-day journey. Drawing inspiration from the story of Daniel and emphasizing the power of persistent prayer, Pastor Sharon offers practical advice and biblical insights to help you cultivate a lifestyle…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Cultivated Life is all about helping people reach their full potential. It's like preparing soil for crops – we want to nurture marriages, homes, finances, leadership abilities, ministries, and more.Ultimately, it's about discipleship and helping others grow. We hope you'll join us on the journey of The Cultivated Life.
HOSTED BY
Life Chapel
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Cultivated Life have?
The Cultivated Life currently has 78 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Cultivated Life about?
The Cultivated Life is all about helping people reach their full potential. It's like preparing soil for crops – we want to nurture marriages, homes, finances, leadership abilities, ministries, and more.Ultimately, it's about discipleship and helping others grow. We hope you'll join us on the...
How often does The Cultivated Life release new episodes?
The Cultivated Life has 78 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Cultivated Life?
You can listen to The Cultivated Life on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Cultivated Life?
The Cultivated Life is created and hosted by Life Chapel.
URL copied to clipboard!