The Upper Room @ Rock Creek

You don’t drift toward the life you want.You drift toward what has your attention.In this episode, we kick off the Your Digital Diet series by uncovering a powerful truth: what you consistently focus on is forming you—whether you realize it or not.From endless scrolling to constant noise, the world is competing for your attention every second. But what if the real issue isn’t time… it’s focus?Join us as we explore:• How distraction quietly shapes your life• Why your habits matter more than your big decisions• What Psalm 1 teaches about being spiritually rooted• How to begin reclaiming your attention for God

There are moments in life that feel like the end.In this episode, we explore the journey from the cross to the empty tomb—where loss, silence, and confusion give way to hope and new life.Through Luke 23–24, we’re reminded that even when God feels quiet, He is still working.If you’re in a “Saturday” season—waiting, wondering, questioning—this conversation will encourage you to hold on.Sunday is coming.

Most men believe in prayer—but few practice it consistently.At Rock Creek Baptist Men’s Ministry, we gather monthly for fellowship and to grow as spiritual leaders. This episode challenges men to move from occasional prayer to daily dependence on God—and gives a simple, practical way to start.

The night before the cross didn’t look extraordinary—but it changed everything.In this episode, we step into the Upper Room and see how Jesus prepared His disciples through service, truth, and presence… even when they didn’t fully understand.If you’ve ever felt like God is working in ways you can’t see, this message is for you.

What if church was never meant to be about you?In this final message of the “It’s Not About Me” series, we shift from moments of surrender to a lifestyle of living for something bigger. This episode challenges the way we’ve been shaped by culture to consume—and calls us back to a biblical vision of the church: to glorify God, build others up, and serve with purpose.The question isn’t:“What am I getting?”But:“What am I contributing?”

Disagreements happen in every church, ministry, and small group. The question isn’t if we’ll disagree — it’s how we handle it.In this episode of the Upper Room Podcast, we explore the difference between unity and uniformity and why protecting unity in the church matters so much. Looking at Ephesians 4 and Romans 14, we discuss how spiritual maturity helps us distinguish between biblical convictions, wise decisions, and personal preferences.Not every disagreement is a battle worth fighting. And not every hill is Calvary.When we learn to guard unity while standing firm on truth, the church becomes a powerful witness to the world.

Why does it bother us so much when we aren’t asked?In Week 2 of the “It’s Not About Me” series, Mike Hobbs explores the deeper heart issue behind the question, “Why didn’t they ask me?”Looking at passages from James, Matthew, and Proverbs, this episode challenges us to examine pride, identity, and the desire for recognition — and invites us to embrace the kind of humility and service that Jesus calls true greatness.

In this episode of The Upper Room, Mike talks about what it means to fully rely on God when life becomes uncertain. Through personal reflection and Scripture, we explore how trust in God grows not in comfortable moments, but in seasons of fear, waiting, and unanswered questions.

This is a bonus episode. I also have the privilege of leading the Men's Ministry at Rock Creek Baptist Church.

We live in a culture built around preference.We choose what we watch. We customize what we listen to. We filter what we consume.And slowly, without realizing it, we begin to expect everything — even church — to revolve around what fits us best.But spiritual maturity begins when we shift the focus off ourselves.Over the next four weeks, we’ll wrestle with a simple but challenging truth: It’s not about my comfort. It’s not about my recognition. It’s not about my role. It’s about Christ.For the next 4 weeks, Each week we will examine an area where self quietly tries to take center stage — and what it looks like to walk in humility instead.