Praise God, Let's Go!

Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss the question of the “man on the island,” looking at what the Bible teaches about God’s justice, our need for salvation, and the urgency of sharing Jesus.Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 Resources:The State of Theology - https://thestateoftheology.com/Sign up for short-term trips. https://mercycharlotte.com/short-term-trips/ For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Research & data: Matthew Esposito, Michele TempletonContent & marketing: Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & production: Erik Button Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. 

Pastor Spence Shelton & Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss what makes Christianity good for you and for the world around you. Ask Pastor Spence Questions? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60⁠ Statistics Referenced:Disciple-Making Teams (DMTs) - https://mercycharlotte.com/missions/ World Happiness Report - https://www.worldhappiness.report/History Notes:In 2011, Campus Crusade for Christ changed its name in the United States to Cru.In 2013, Presbyterian Hospital was rebranded as Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Research & data: Matthew Esposito, Michele TempletonContent & marketing: Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & production: Erik Button Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. 

Mercy Church ​​Pastor Scott Urbanek, Immanuel Church Pastor Keith Burney, and Mercy member Allison Bell discuss singleness and dating in front of a live audience at Mercy’s Worth It Weekend. In this bonus episode, they encouraged the audience to stop rushing what God is writing - their love story is too important to microwave!Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Research & data: Michele TempletonContent & marketing: Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & production: Erik Button Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. 

Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek, and Courtney Shelton discuss the biblical framework for sex. Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 References:The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy KellerSex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts by Paul David TrippSex Begins in the Kitchen by Kevin LehmanFor more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Research & Data: Matthew Esposito, Michele TempletonContent & Marketing: Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio Capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & Production: Erik Button Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss the biblical basis of covenantal marriage.Soul Work: Spend time this week having an honest conversation with your spouse about offense/defense plays for your marriage.Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60Reference: Marriage by Paul David TrippFor more content, follow Pastor Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Content & Marketing: Michele Templeton, Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio Capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & Production: Erik Button Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek and Courtney Shelton answer common questions about dating and discuss practical date ideas in the Charlotte, NC area. Soul Work: Go on an intentional date!Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 Statistics Referenced:Watch last’s week’s sermon from Pastor Chris Gaynor: https://mercycharlotte.com/sermon_series/song-of-solomon-gods-book-on-love/Proven Men & Women Ministries: https://mercycharlotte.com/adults/ Join a Serve Team at Mercy: https://mercycharlotte.com/serve-teams/For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Topic: ​​Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek, and Courtney Shelton discuss 3 threats to modern biblical womanhood and the solutions for addressing them. Soul Work: Women - use your words to encourage. For married women, use your words to encourage your husband. For single women, use your words to build up your people or your church community. Ask Pastor Spence Question: How do husbands encourage their wives to be godly women?Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 Statistics Referenced:Correction to Sunday’s sermon on who wrote Proverbs 31 - NOT SolomonBook: Nice by Sharon Hodde Miller For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Title: Threats to Godly Manhood | Praise God, Let’s Go!Topic: Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss three threats to biblical manhood and the importance of fighting for biblical masculinity in today’s culture. Soul Work: Husbands: Name one character trait you genuinely admire in your wife + one specific physical/appearance affirmation, and tell her this week.All men: Encourage one brother—name one Christlike trait you see and speak it out loud.How to do that: Send a voice text, call them, text them, and say,“I have been encouraged by seeing _________ in your life.” Ask Pastor Spence Question: How do I pick the person I’m going to marry?Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 Statistics Referenced:Check out our church plant in Charlotte launching Fall 2026: https://oasisclt.org/Robert Lewis: Quest for Authentic Manhoodhttps://www.statista.com/chart/16959/share-of-the-internet-that-is-porn/https://www.ecarebehavioralinstitute.com/blog/porn-addiction-statistics/https://www.barna.com/research/porn-in-the-digital-age-new-research-reveals-10-trends/Proven Men & Women Group: For more information, email [email protected] Proven Men is a ministry for men who are struggling with sexual sin. This 13-week, gospel-centered group study will help you uncover the process of breaking free from addiction and learn how to deal with temptation and setbacks without guilt and shame. Personal accountability, encouragement, and biblical truth are vital in your healing and growth. With the help of a like-minded support network and the truth of God’s Word, freedom is possible! Interested in joining a group at Mercy? Email us using the button below.The Meaning of Marriage by Tim KellerFighting Shadows by Jon TysonFor more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Thanks for listening to Praise God, Let's Go! Tune in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss their hopes for Mercy Church as we dive into the book of Song of Solomon sermon series and answer the question, "What does it mean when we say God is Love?"Topic: ​​What is the Song of Solomon and why should Christians study this book of the bible? Tune in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss their hopes for Mercy Church as we dive into this series on relationships. Soul Work: Read the book of Song of Solomon.Ask Pastor Spence: What does it mean when we say “God is Love”?Listen to this week’s sermon at https://mercycharlotte.com/sermon_series/Have a question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here!Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60Statistics Referenced:https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-sharp-decline-in-transgenderhttps://www.barna.com/trends/marriage-divorce-trends-2025/https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/08/31/half-of-u-s-christians-say-casual-sex-between-consenting-adults-is-sometimes-or-always-acceptable/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22378837192&gbraid=0AAAAA-ddO9FGH8p3_FHSt2UFQB2P0URVxMercy CharlotteSeries - Mercy CharlotteSeries Archive - Mercy Charlottegraphsaboutreligion.comThe Sharp Decline in Transgender Identification Among Young AdultsWhat the latest data say about Gen Z, gender identity, and a post-pandemic correction.https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-sharp-decline-in-transgenderBarna GroupNew Barna Data on Marriage and Divorce TrendsA new Barna study highlights five marriage and divorce trends shaping today’s families—and how leaders can respond with care and compassion.Est. reading time1 minutehttps://www.barna.com/trends/marriage-divorce-trends-2025/Pew Research CenterHalf of U.S. Christians say casual sex between consenting adults is sometimes or always acceptableDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. 

A new podcast designed to encourage and equip all listeners for real-life discipleship. In each episode, Pastor Spence and guest hosts dive headfirst into the cultural and spiritual conversations shaping our world.