Kingdom Come with Carre Phillips

What if intimacy with God was never something you had to manufacture—only something you were invited to receive?In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to walk with the Spirit. Through Galatians 5:16–25, we uncover the internal battle every believer faces and the freeing truth that the life you’re longing for isn’t produced by striving, but by staying in step with the Spirit.STAY CONNECTED:📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 ⁠https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/⁠📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 ⁠  / kingdom_co_  ⁠WHAT WE EXAMINE:What it practically means to “walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16)The internal tension between the flesh and the Spirit—and why it’s a normal part of the Christian lifeHow striving for behavior modification often keeps us from true intimacy with GodA personal glimpse into my own journey of learning what intimacy with the Lord really looks likeHow every believer has access to a real, ongoing relationship with the Holy SpiritWhat it looks like to keep in step with the Spirit in everyday lifeSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:Galatians 5:16–25Romans 7John 15:4–5

What happens when you repent and believe in Jesus… but still keep messing up? If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I still saved?”—this episode is for you.STAY CONNECTED:📖 Read the companion Substack (weekly deep dives + resources):https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com📱 Follow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/IN THIS EPISODE, WE'LL EXAMINE:Why so many believers wrestle with the question: “Am I still saved?”The deeper question underneath our fears: Who is responsible for my relationship with God?A simple, clear breakdown of Reformed and Arminian perspectives on salvationHow Scripture holds together both God’s power to keep us and our call to remain in HimWhere true assurance comes from (and where it doesn’t)How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in your lifeWhy transformation—not perfection—is the evidence of genuine faithSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:John 10:27–29Philippians 1:6John 15:4–5Colossians 1:21–23Hebrews 3:12–13Romans 8:16Galatians 5:22–23

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the tension between the beauty and brokenness of the church—and why, despite it all, it’s still standing.From Acts to today, Scripture shows us that the church was never sustained by people, but by God Himself.This is an invitation to take an honest look at the church, trust that the Holy Spirit is still at work, and consider what it means to be part of a people He is still holding together.STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 @kingdom_co_IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:• Why the early church in Acts feels so compelling—and why that picture doesn’t last long• What stories like Ananias and Sapphira, cultural division, and leadership conflict reveal about the reality of the church• Why the church has never been sustained by human effort or leadership• What Jesus meant when He said the gates of hell would not prevail against His church• How the Holy Spirit continues to hold the church together through imperfect people• What it looks like for believers to pursue unity, humility, and love within the body today• How to begin re-engaging with the church, even after disappointment or hurtSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:• Acts 2:42–47• Acts 4:32–35• Acts 5:1–11 • Acts 6:1–7• Matthew 16:18• Ephesians 4:1–6

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the story of Pentecost in Acts 2 and what it reveals about God’s presence with His people. Through wind, fire, and language, we see that the Holy Spirit comes not just to be seen, but to dwell within believers—empowering them to declare the mighty works of God to every nation. STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on Substack: Weekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on Instagram: Teaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:• What happened at Pentecost and why it matters for believers today• Jesus’s promise of the Holy Spirit and the disciples’ posture of waiting• The Old Testament background of Pentecost (Feast of Weeks) and its deeper meaning• Why the Spirit arrives with imagery of wind and fire—and how this connects to God’s presence in Scripture• How Pentecost reverses Babel and signals the gospel going out to all nations• What it means that the Holy Spirit now dwells within believers, not just in a place• How the Spirit empowers us to declare the mighty works of GodSCRIPTURE REFERENCED:Acts 1:4–5Acts 2:1–11Genesis 11:1–9Exodus 3:1–6Exodus 13:21–22

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the powerful moment of Jesus’s baptism and ask an important question: why did the Holy Spirit descend like a dove? As we look closely at Matthew 3, we discover that this wasn’t just a symbolic detail—it was a moment of revelation, identifying Jesus as the Son of God, the promised Messiah, and the humble servant sent to fulfill God’s plan.📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXAMINE:• What the 400 years of silence reveal about Israel’s longing for the Messiah• Why many believed the Spirit was no longer active before Jesus’s arrival• The significance of Jesus’s baptism in Matthew 3• Why the Holy Spirit descended like a dove—and what it revealed about Jesus• How this moment publicly declared Jesus as the Son of God• How the Spirit’s presence confirmed Jesus as the promised Messiah (Isaiah 11)• The connection between the dove and themes of new creation in Genesis• How Jesus fulfills the role of the Spirit-empowered servant (Isaiah 42)• Why the Spirit immediately leads Jesus into the wilderness• What the Spirit’s role in Jesus’s life teaches us about His role in oursSCRIPTURE REFERENCES:• Matthew 3:13–4:1• Isaiah 11:2• Isaiah 42:1–4• Genesis 8:8–12• 2 Peter 1:18

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore what Scripture actually teaches about God’s manifest presence—how He revealed Himself in the Old Testament and how believers experience His presence today through the Holy Spirit. As we trace the story from Eden to the tabernacle to the indwelling Spirit, we confront the gap between what we often expect God’s presence to be like and what He has truly promised.STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:• The difference between God’s omnipresence and His manifest presence• How God’s presence was experienced in the Garden of Eden before sin• Why we long for clear signs, answers, and tangible experiences of God• The role of the tabernacle as a place where heaven and earth met• How access to God’s presence was once limited and mediated• What changed through Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit• Why believers are now described as God’s temple• The difference between chasing experiences and abiding in God’s presenceSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:Psalm 139:7–8James 4:8Exodus 25:81 Corinthians 3:16–17

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the question: Can the Holy Spirit leave me? Through Scripture, we explore God’s presence across the Old and New Testaments and discover that our assurance rests not in holding onto Him, but in His faithfulness to hold onto us.STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:• The question “Can the Holy Spirit leave me?” • How the Holy Spirit operated differently in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament• Key biblical moments where God’s Spirit appears to depart—and what they actually mean• The desire for assurance of salvation• A brief look at the theological conversation often framed as Calvinism vs. Arminianism—and where they share common ground• Why Scripture consistently points to God as the one who initiates, sustains, and completes salvation• How the New Covenant changes our understanding of God’s presence within believers• What it means to live with confidence in God’s faithfulness rather than fear of losing HimSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:• 1 Samuel 16:14• Psalm 51:11• Ezekiel 36:26–27• John 14:16–17• 1 John 1:7• Ephesians 1:13–14

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we continue our series on the Holy Spirit by exploring how believers can discern His work without falling into two common extremes—manufacturing spiritual experiences through emotional manipulation or avoiding the Spirit altogether. Through Scripture, we discover that the Holy Spirit’s work is not something we control or create, but something we receive with humility, discernment, and trust.STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAMTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:• Why stories about experiencing God’s presence can sometimes leave believers feeling skeptical• How emotional manipulation can distort our understanding of the Holy Spirit• Why some Christians react to these experiences by avoiding conversations about the Spirit altogether• How Scripture calls believers to neither manipulate nor ignore the Spirit, but to practice discernment• What it means to approach the Holy Spirit with reverence, humility, and trust• How the Spirit helps believers understand and respond to God’s truthSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:1 Corinthians 2:10–141 Thessalonians 5:19–21John 16:13

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we continue our series on the Holy Spirit by exploring the doctrine of the Trinity—one God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:• What the Trinity is and why it matters for understanding God• How the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct yet fully one God• The presence of God’s Spirit from the very beginning of creation• The role of the Holy Spirit in revealing and pointing to Jesus• Why Jesus said it was better for the Spirit to come• How the Holy Spirit now dwells within believers as God’s presenceSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:Genesis 1:1–2Exodus 31:1–5John 14:16–26John 16:7Acts 2:1–4Ephesians 1:13–14

With Us and Within Us: Knowing the Holy SpiritEpisode 5 | Who is the Holy Spirit?In this episode of Kingdom Come, we begin a new series exploring the Holy Spirit — the personal presence of God who is both with us and within us.STAY CONNECTED:📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/ADDITIONAL LISTENING:Why the Holy Spirit Isn’t Just a “Force”https://youtu.be/oNNZO9i1Gjc?si=esmGGMxDoe7n_1xIIN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:Who the Holy Spirit is — not an impersonal force, but the personal presence of GodHow the Spirit was active in creation and throughout the Old TestamentThe shift from God dwelling among His people to dwelling within themUnique characteristics of the Holy SpiritSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:John 14:16–26Genesis 1:2Revelation 12:101 Corinthians 2:10–13

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we discover that heaven was never the goal and that one day, the new heavens and earth will finally be one.STAY CONNECTED:📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 Substack📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉  InstagramADDITIONAL LISTENING:What We've Missed About the Kingdom of God | N.T. WrightIN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:What the Bible teaches about the return of ChristThe promise of the new heavens and new earthHow the story of Scripture moves toward full restorationWhat resurrection hope means for our present livesHow future restoration reshapes present faithfulnessSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:Isaiah 65:17Isaiah 11:6–9Revelation 21–22

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the tension Jesus calls his followers to live with: the already-and-not-yet reality of God’s kingdom.STAY CONNECTED:📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_ADDITIONAL LISTENING:The 'Already and Not Yet'IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:* What “already and not yet” means in biblical theology* How the kingdom of God is both present and future* The Sermon on the Mount as a picture of kingdom living* How to live in the waiting*Living faithfully while we wait for full restorationSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:* Matthew 5–7 (The Sermon on the Mount)* Matthew 13:31–33* John 16:33* Romans 8:18–25

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the inaugurated Kingdom of God—how God’s long-promised reign enters history through the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus.STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:How God is Both One and Three at the Same TimeThe Hypostatic UnionIN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:What it means for the kingdom of God to be “at hand”Jesus as the King who inaugurates God’s reignThe fulfillment of Old Testament kingdom promisesThe already–not–yet nature of God’s kingdomThe hypostatic unionThe role of repentance and belief in kingdom lifeGod’s desire to dwell with His peopleSCRIPTURE DISCUSSEDMatthew 4:17Mark 1:14–15Colossians 1:15–20Luke 17:20–37Luke 1:32–33

What is the kingdom of God—and where did it begin?In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the Kingdom of God in the Old Testament, tracing God’s rule and reign from Genesis to Daniel.STAY CONNECTED📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_IN THIS EPISODE, WE'LL EXAMINE:* Kingdom of God in the Old Testament* Biblical theology of the kingdom* God’s rule and reign* Human sin and God’s covenant faithfulness* Daniel’s vision and the Son of Man* Hope amid exile and suffering* Preparing for the coming KingSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED* Genesis 1:26* Genesis 3:15* Judges 21:25* 1 Samuel 8* Genesis 12:1–3* Exodus 19:6* 2 Samuel 7:16* Daniel 7:13–14

This is Kingdom Come—a podcast about living in the tension of God’s kingdom here and now. Hosted by Carre Phillips, this podcast explores how belonging to God’s kingdom shapes the way we live, work, wait, rest, hope, and love. Together, we’ll read and reflect on Scripture and have meaningful conversations about what it looks like to practice our faith and be formed into the likeness of Christ.Episodes drop weekly.