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Welcome to the podcast of LOCAL CHURCH. A podcast to encourage your faith, and grow in your relationship with Jesus.
https://www.localchurch.co/
Welcome to the podcast of LOCAL CHURCH. A podcast to encourage your faith, and grow in your relationship with Jesus.
https://www.localchurch.co/
Episodes

Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
33 min
Alex shares about suffering & lament and how we can lean into God and abide in Him in our times of suffering through practicing lament.

Jun 16, 2026
The Power of Baptism // Caleb Groeneweg
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
34 min
Caleb teaches on why water baptism isn't an optional extra as believers and unpacks points to help us see the power within being obedient to Jesus when He called us all to be baptized once we give our lives to Him.

May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
38 min
Chris shares about how worship should be a lifestyle and not reserved for just Sunday Services in our 2026 Abide Series

Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
44 min
Crispin share how witnessing to others should flow from knowing that God sees us and knows us first. It should also flow from a place of us seeing Jesus for who He is ourselves. How can we help others see Christ if we don't see Him clearly ourselves?

Apr 15, 2026
Easter Sunday // Gary Small
Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
25 min
Gary shares on Resurrection Sunday about the power of Easter.
(Due to technical difficulties the recording isn't as high quality as usual - apologies in advance)

Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
36 min
Alex shares about the importance of being vulnerable with God and how that leads to being vulnerable with one another.

Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
33 min
In this opening message of our Abide series, we explore a powerful truth: everyone is being formed by something. The question isn’t if we’re disciples, but who or what we’re following. Drawing from Jesus’ invitation in Mark 1 and His words in John 15, we unpack what it really means to follow Him in today’s busy, distracted world.
Jesus didn’t call people to casual belief, but to discipleship, to be with Him, become like Him, and do what He did. We look at how true spiritual maturity doesn’t happen by accident, but through intentionally arranging our lives around His presence. This message sets the foundation for the series by introducing spiritual practices not as pressure or performance, but as pathways to abide in Jesus and bear lasting fruit.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or unsure how to grow, this is an invitation to move beyond intention into transformation, and to step into a life rooted deeply in Him

Mar 18, 2026
On To Maturity // Caleb Groeneweg
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
44 min
This message from Caleb Groeneweg is a call to move beyond spiritual stagnation and step into true maturity in Christ, rooted in the invitation of Hebrews 6 to go deeper into Jesus, not past Him.
It explores how maturity isn’t about knowledge or activity but about becoming more like Christ, as the Holy Spirit forms us through Scripture, community, and even seasons of refinement. Rather than chasing spiritual highs, we’re invited to know God’s ways, lay aside what holds us back, and take intentional steps of surrender and obedience. Ultimately, this is about becoming a people who reflect Jesus to the world, pressing on toward the fullness of who He’s calling us to be.

Mar 11, 2026
Vision Sunday 2026 // Caleb & Alex Groeneweg
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
59 min
“For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever.” (Romans 11:36)
Our Pastors, Caleb & Alex share the Vision for our church this year, how God is inviting us to "...go onto maturity." (Hebrews 6:1) together and some of the things the Holy Spirit is leading us into at Local.

Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
37 min
Jadyn shares a message finalizing our Check Your Heart Series challenging us with a simple question: What do you treasure?
He shares practically about how we're called to handle money well and how we're to die to self in the area of our wallets and wealth.
