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Union City Church
by Union City Church
Welcome to the Union City Church podcast. To learn more, visit our website, www.unioncitydc.church or follow us on social at @unioncitydc. We are a community of people who are deeply connected and completely committed to practicing the way of Jesus together for the renewal of the world. To support the work of this ministry, https://www.unioncitydc.church/support
Episodes
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What To Do With Your Doubts: Brandon Woodward
Doubt does not have to drive us away from Jesus. In Week One of Encountering Jesus, Pastor Brandon reminds us that honest faith brings both belief and uncertainty to God. The strength of our faith is not found in how confident we feel but in the One we are trusting. Even when doubt fills our…
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Staying Faithful in the Flatlands: Delaney Woodward
Most of life is lived in ordinary seasons when nothing feels especially exciting or significant. In this message, Pastor Delaney reminds us that God is still at work in those quiet places and that lasting faith is formed as we continue to trust, obey, and remain close to Jesus even when we cannot...
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Defiant Goodness: Brandon Woodward
When someone hurts us, our natural response is often to hurt them back. In Week Six of MARKED, Pastor Brandon reminds us that through the power of the Holy Spirit, the wrong done to us does not have to determine what comes through us. Because Jesus met us with mercy, we can trust God with justice...
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Always Open: Brandon Woodward
Jesus welcomed us into His family and calls us to extend that same welcome to others. In Week five of MARKED, Pastor Brandon encourages us to live generously and make room for people in our everyday lives. As we open what God has placed in our hands and allow our hearts to share in the joys and...
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Marked by Passion: Brandon Woodward
In Week Four of MARKED, Pastor Brandon reminds us that a passionate faith begins with staying close to Jesus. Whether we feel full of faith or find ourselves growing weary, God invites us to return to His presence, trust Him in every season, and keep faithfully following wherever He leads.
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Uncommon Honor: Delaney Woodward
In a culture increasingly comfortable with contempt, followers of Jesus are called to live differently. In Week 3 of Marked, Pastor Delaney unpacks Romans 12 and shows us that biblical honor is not blind allegiance or complete agreement—it is recognizing the God-given value in every person and...
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Radical Allegiance: Brandon Woodward
What we cling to will ultimately shape who we become. In week two of Marked, Pastor Brandon teaches from Romans 12:9, reminding us that a life transformed by Jesus is marked by radical allegiance—rejecting what draws us away from Him and holding tightly to what is good. Jesus isn’t simply asking…
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Sincere Love: Brandon Woodward
We want to be a church that isn’t just known for what we believe, but marked by the way we live. In week one of Marked, Pastor Brandon reminds us that a life of sincere love begins by learning to receive the extravagant love of God. When we know His love, rely on His love, and remain in His love,...
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Good Grief: Stuart McAlpine
Guest speaker, Pastor Stuart McAlpine explores the biblical importance of godly sorrow and lament. Through the examples of Nehemiah, Paul, and Jesus, we see how allowing our hearts to grieve what grieves God can move us toward prayer, repentance, and transformation. Godly sorrow isn’t meant to...
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A Life that Outlives You: Galen Woodward
In this message, guest speaker Pastor Galen Woodward teaches from the book of Nehemiah about what it means to fight for your family. Through lessons from his own parents, he shares three things worth fighting for: consistency, godly wisdom, and the security of your home. We may not be able to...
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Living the Liturgy Part Two: Brandon Woodward
In Week 2 of our mini series Living the Liturgy, we explore what it really means to pursue unity—not by changing everyone else, but by allowing God to change us. Through the Good Samaritan, Jesus' teaching on turning the other cheek, and His prayer for unity in John 17, we're challenged to value...
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Living the Liturgy Part One: Delaney Woodward
In this message, we begin our mini series Living the Liturgy by unpacking the biblical foundation behind Union City's liturgy. Together, we'll explore why the Church has always embraced shared prayers and practices, why spiritual rhythms shape who we become, and how familiarity can quietly…
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The Responsibility of Liberty: Brandon Woodward
In the final message of our Free Indeed series, we explore the purpose of the freedom Christ has given us. Galatians 5 reminds us that we weren't set free to live for ourselves—we were set free to love, serve, and help others experience the same freedom we've found in Jesus.
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Freedom from Your Past: Brandon Woodward
What if the greatest obstacle to your freedom isn't your past—but your inability to let it stay there? Join us for Week 6 of Free Indeed as we learn how to embrace our identity in Christ, leave behind what He's already forgiven, and press on toward the life He's calling us to.
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Freedom From Anxiety: Brandon Woodward
In Week 5 of Free Indeed, Pastor Brandon explores what it means to find freedom from anxiety through the words of Philippians 4:6–9. Discover how to present your worries to God, ponder what is true, and practice rhythms that lead to lasting peace, even when anxious thoughts still come.
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What Are You Going To Do About It: Joshua Symonette
This week, guest speaker Joshua Symonette from Hopeville Church in Baltimore, MD challenges us with a powerful message. What if the thing that frustrates you most about the world is actually an invitation from God? Looking at the life of Nehemiah, we explore how God uses ordinary people to bring...
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Freedom From Self: Brandon Woodward
We live in a culture that constantly points us back to ourselves, but Jesus invites us into a better way. In this message, we explore how true freedom is found not in self-promotion or self-preservation, but in surrendering our lives to Christ and becoming people who are free to love, serve, and...
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Freedom From Shame: Brandon Woodward
What if the freedom you're longing for begins with bringing your story into the light? In Week 3 of Free Indeed, we look at the woman at the well and discover that Jesus meets us in the places we've been hiding—not with condemnation, but with grace, healing, and the invitation to live truly free.
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Freedom in Forgiveness: Delaney Woodward
In "Freedom in Forgiveness," we look at Jesus' teaching on forgiveness and why extending grace to others is essential for every believer. Learn practical ways to forgive, release resentment, and experience the freedom God desires for your life.
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The Truth Will Set You Free: Brandon Woodward
In Week 1 of our Free Indeed series, we explore Jesus’ powerful promise that “the truth will set you free.” Discover how lies from the enemy, our own desires, and the culture around us can lead to bondage—and how abiding in the truth of Christ brings real freedom.
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Empowered by the Spirit: Brandon Woodward
In this final message of the “By the Spirit” series, we explore what it truly means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit — not for hype or performance, but for transformation and bold witness. Through Acts 1–2, we’re reminded that the Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength,...
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Gifted by the Spirit
You were never meant to simply attend church—you were designed to help build it. This message explores how the Holy Spirit uniquely gifts every believer to strengthen others, serve the church, and reveal the heart of Jesus through everyday obedience.
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Led by the Spirit
What does it actually look like to be led by the Holy Spirit in everyday life? This message explores how the Spirit guides, shapes, and forms us—not just by giving direction, but by teaching us to trust and walk with God daily.
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Walk by the Spirit: Brandon Woodward
There’s a real battle happening within us—the flesh pulling one way and the Spirit leading another. This message shows how victory isn’t found in willpower, but in learning to walk with the Spirit and stay in step with His leading every day.
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Sisterhood: Delaney Woodward
Sisterhood 2026: PACE
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Filled with the Spirit: Brandon Woodward
You can have belief, knowledge, and community—and still feel spiritually empty. This message reveals why being filled with the Holy Spirit isn’t about getting more of God, but about giving Him more of you.
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Who is the Holy Spirit: Brandon Woodward
It’s possible to know a lot about the Holy Spirit and still not truly know Him. This message invites you into a deeper, more personal relationship with the Spirit—the source of life, power, and transformation.
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The God of Second Chances: Brandon Woodward
Peter denied Jesus at his lowest moment, but that wasn’t the end of his story. This message explores how Jesus meets us in our failure—not to shame us, but to restore us and call us forward again.
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Easter Sunday
In a world full of uncertainty, where you place your hope matters more than ever. This message unpacks how the resurrection of Jesus offers a living hope that liberates, lasts, and is still active in your life today!
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Palm Sunday: Brandon Woodward
On Palm Sunday, we see a crowd celebrating Jesus as King—yet misunderstanding the kind of King He truly is. This message invites us to examine our expectations and surrender to the King who brings peace, not on our terms, but on His.
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When Resurrection Becomes A Threat || Brandon Woodward
In week two of our series, The Road To Resurrection, Pastor Brandon takes us through the different responses of those in power to people turning to belief in Christ.
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But Even Now || Brandon Woodward
We kicked off a new sermon series, The Road to Resurrection, journeying through the final moments of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In this week’s message from John 11, we’re reminded that when hope feels delayed and faith feels frustrated, Jesus still brings life to what feels buried.
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Thriving In Babylon || Aaron Graham
In week four of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Aaron takes us through Jeremiah 29 and reminds us that we are not just passing through the place God has us, but we are called there.
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Baptism. Belonging. Beginning. || Dustin Woodward
In week three of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Dustin takes us through the baptism of Jesus and shows us how we are loved by God because we are His, not because of what we do.
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In The Silence || Riley Halliday
In the second week of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Riley Halliday shows us what it means to trust God, and to follow his leading, even when we may be unsure of where or what He's leading us to.
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What To Do With Your Weed || Jonathan Moynihan
In the first week of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Jonathan Moynihan takes us through the parable of the farmer and shows us how to identify and remove the "weeds" in our lives.
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How To Share Your Faith || Brandon Woodward
In the final week of our series, The Burden of Proof, Pastor Brandon reminds us of the commissioning that we all share as believers, to tell others about Christ.
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What Makes Christian Community Different || Brandon Woodward
In week four of our series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon shows us how Christian community is essential for our formation as believers.
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Supply Chain Problems || Brandon Woodward
In week three of our series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon shows us that it's not only about that we produce fruit, it's about what we do with the fruit that is produced.
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The Proof Is In The Pruning || Brandon Woodward
In week two of our series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon shows us that in our walk with Christ, pruning is often what leads us from bearing some fruit, to bearing much fruit as believers.
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Bearing Much Fruit || Brandon Woodward
In our new series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon reminds us of what it means to bear fruit as a follower of Christ.
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New Year Same Me || Brandon Woodward
For our first Sunday of 2026, Pastor Brandon shows us that real change occurs when we not only read the word, but we put it into practice.
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Christmas At Union City || Brandon Woodward
For our Christmas service at Union City Church, Pastor Brandon reminds us that amid the noise, pressure, and distractions of the season, the true meaning of Christmas is found in Jesus. Centered on the name Immanuel, this message points us to Christ as fully God and fully human—and assures us…
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For The Kingdom || Brandon Woodward
For our Vision Offering Sunday, Pastor Brandon reminds us of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians and that generosity is an invitation, not an obligation.
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For The Family || Brandon Woodward
In week five of our For the Future series, Pastor Brandon teaches on Jesus’ call to make disciples and challenges us to pursue a compelling, missional faith.
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For The Church || Brandon Woodward
In week four of our series, For The Future, Pastor Brandon casts vision for the future of our church and invites us to pray about what God may be asking us to do as we continue to steward what He has given us.
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For The City || Brandon Woodward
In week three of our series, For The Future, Pastor Brandon reminds us that we are called not just to live in the city we reside in, but to love and to serve.
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For the World || Ashley Anderson
Guest speaker Ashley Anderson shares a powerful message on what it really means to live on mission. Through Scripture and stories from the field, she reminds us that Jesus is worthy of it all and calls us to join Him in reaching the world.
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Vision Sunday || Brandon Woodward
On Vision Sunday, Pastor Brandon reminds us of the story of Union City Church, what we've accomplished, where we're going, and all of the different initiatives we want to take part in as we approach our Vision Offering Sunday.
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Building A life Of Prayer || Brandon Woodward
In week six of Fundamentals of Formation, Pastor Brandon talks about how prayer is essential to our faith. He reminds us to follow Jesus’ example shows us how to build a consistent life of prayer.
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Welcome to the Union City Church podcast. To learn more, visit our website, www.unioncitydc.church or follow us on social at @unioncitydc. We are a community of people who are deeply connected and completely committed to practicing the way of Jesus together for the renewal of the world. To support the work of this ministry, https://www.unioncitydc.church/support
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