Have you ever frozen when someone shares something hard, unsure of what to say? Anne Kierce, Pastor of Care Ministry, and Alicia Penning, Associate Director of Care Ministry, share why our instinct to "fix it" often misses the mark, and what people actually need in their most painful moments. From helpful phrases to the words that hurt even when well-intentioned, this episode gives you practical tools for showing up well, even when it feels awkward. You have more to offer than you think.

Resources

• Blackhawk Care Ministry- https://blackhawk.church/care/
• The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

In this Behind the Scenes episode, we sit down with Anne Kierce, Pastor of Care, and Alicia Penning, Associate Director of Care, to talk about Care Ministry at Blackhawk. What does the Care team actually do? They share what care ministry is, how God led them to it, and who makes up the team (the answer might surprise you).

Whether you've walked through a hard season and found support at Blackhawk or you've never heard of Care Ministry before, this episode will give you a closer look at how God is using this team to love and care for our church family.

Resources

1. Blackhawk Care Ministry- https://blackhawk.church/care/
2. The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

In this episode, host Chris Kopp walks through the days of Holy Week and then leads you through an immersive retelling of the events from the perspective of the Apostle Peter. As we head into Easter, this is an invitation to slow down, step into the story, and reflect on the significance of the season ahead.

Resources

1. Easter at Blackhawk | https://blackhawk.church/easter/
2. The Hub | https://blackhawk.church/hub/

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

We're a month into our Exodus series, and you had questions. Hosts Chris Kopp and Tiffany Malloy sit down with Pastor Charles Yu for a Q&A on Exodus, covering why tribalism feels so instinctive, how to notice systemic oppression when it doesn't affect you directly, how to pursue justice without losing your witness, and why God seems drawn to passionate but deeply flawed people.

Resources

1. Exodus Resource Page & Journal
2. The Hub | Blackhawk Church

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

In this Behind the Scenes episode, we sit down with Michael Knapstad and Grace Miller to talk about college ministry and internships at Blackhawk. What's the college landscape looking like right now? What are students hungry for? And why do these years matter so much?

You'll hear about the deep hunger students have for real, honest, and convicting teaching, how quickly what connects with college students can shift from year to year, and what it looks like to watch a student begin to recognize their gifting and sense God's call on their life.

Whether you're a college student, a parent, or someone who cares about the next generation, this episode will give you a hopeful look at what God is doing in the lives of college students at Blackhawk.

Resources

1. Blackhawk College Ministry - https://blackhawk.church/college/
2. Internships at Blackhawk Church - https://blackhawk.church/internships/
3. The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

In this Behind the Scenes episode, we sit down with Charles Huang, the pastor of our Blackhawk Chinese Ministry. Listen in as he shares the origin story of the Chinese ministry here at Blackhawk, some highlights from this past year, and how we can be praying for their ministry in the season ahead.

Resources

1. Blackhawk Chinese Ministry
2. The Hub | Blackhawk Church

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

In this Behind the Scenes episode, we sit down with Ben Knox and Micah Howard to talk all things middle school and high school ministry. What's really going on in the lives of students right now? What pressures are they facing? What are they hungry for?

You'll hear stories of how God is moving in powerful ways among middle and high schoolers, why this generation is more spiritually curious than we might think, and how our church family can pray for and support them. We also take a moment to marvel at the unexpected return of Christian apparel. Apparently, the T-shirts are back and more popular than ever.

Whether you're a parent, volunteer, student, or someone who cares about the next generation, this episode will give you a hopeful look at what God is doing in our students' lives.

Resources

1. Blackhawk Middle School Ministry
2. Blackhawk High School Ministry
3. The Hub | Blackhawk Church

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

What is Lent, and why does it matter? Whether you grew up observing it, you've never heard of it, or it felt more like an obligation than an invitation, this episode is for you. Tiffany Malloy and Chris Kopp talk about the history of Lent, what Ash Wednesday is all about, and practical ways to observe this season as we head toward Easter.

Resources

1. Falling into Goodness: Daily Readings for Lent | Chuck DeGroat
2. YouVersion Bible App
3. Lectio 365 App
4. The Hub | Blackhawk Church

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

We're diving into a 13-week series on the book of Exodus. In this episode, pastor Charles Yu shares all about the series: why Exodus, how he hopes it will form us as a community, and why Exodus is the second-most foundational book of the entire Bible.

Resources

1. Bearing God's Name : Why Sinai Still Matters | Carmen Joy Imes
2. Exodus Overview | BibleProject Classroom
3. The Exodus Way | BibleProject Podcast Series
4. Exodus Resource Page & Journal
5. The Hub | Blackhawk Church

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

We’re back for another season of the Next Steps Podcast! Pastors Matt, Charles, and Tiffany kick off 2026 by looking back on how God moved in 2025 and sharing what they're excited about in the year ahead. You'll hear stories, highlights, and ways to join us in prayer for our Blackhawk Church family.

Don’t miss the Year in Review for more stories: https://blackhawk.church/year-in-review-2025/

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].