A healthy Church needs more than charismatic leaders and gifted speakers. True growth happens when we celebrate the unseen “ligaments” — resilience, compassion, and integrity — that bind bones, brains, and brawn into one body. We explore how to guard against overvaluing flashy gifts at the expense of quiet character, cultivate emotional flexibility and moral courage, and follow God’s agenda instead of our own. Plus, discover practical ways to build deep relationships right here in Littleton: from taking an interest in a neighbor’s hobbies to asking the hard questions that foster genuine empathy and lasting connection.

In this episode, we unpack how hidden choices and secret failures shape our identity and calling. We dive into Samson’s epic saga, and along the way, we explore how sin always costs more than you think, rippling out to impact our relationships, and how cultural cravings can crowd out the calling God has for us. Whether you’re wrestling with secret struggles, craving purpose, or simply love a good biblical hair story, this conversation will challenge and encourage your faith journey.

What if the gospel you believed was incomplete? What if the idols you’ve welcomed in are quietly writing your identity?
This episode explores what it means to be spiritually left-handed — underestimated, unexpected, and yet perfectly positioned for God to use. We unpack David’s first salvation story and a surprising definition of the gospel that moves beyond rescue and into relationship.
We talk identity, idolatry, and why syncretism (blending God with the culture) is more dangerous than we think. From false masters to fake identities, this conversation is a reminder:
You don’t have to prove your worth — you just have to cry out. Jesus breaks the cycle. And He uses left-handed people.

In this episode, we unpack what it looks like when the Church acts like the Church — not in theory, but in real life. From Jael’s unexpected tent-peg moment to the calling of women in leadership, this conversation explores how God works through ordinary people with extraordinary courage.
We also wrestle with how to understand the Old Testament today — especially when it feels messy, violent, or confusing — and what to do with miracles, healing, and the gifts of the Spirit in a skeptical world. Whether you're curious about spiritual gifts or wondering if your life actually matters in God's story, this episode is a reminder:
You’re already equipped.
You’re meant to participate.
And yes, miracles still matter.

In this episode of Centered, we sit down with Michele Williams to hear the other side of a powerful story. While her husband Freddy shared about his season of suffering and burnout from the stage, Michele lived it — up close, in real time. She opens up about the deep challenges of walking through crisis in marriage, parenting, and faith, and how patience and hope grow slowly through pain. This honest and hope-filled conversation reminds us that real growth often happens in the hardest seasons — and that we’re not alone in the waiting.

Note: This episode includes brief mention of sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.

Real talk: dating today is hard. In this bonus episode of the Centered Podcast, we sit down with our producer, Courtney, to get an honest, unfiltered perspective on hookup culture, dating apps, purity culture, and what it’s like navigating singleness in today’s world.
We unpack the disconnect between what the church teaches and what culture pressures us to accept, especially around sexuality, relationships, and what it means to be truly known. From awkward dates to the weight of expectations, we explore what faith has to say about romance, identity, and real connection.

Grace isn’t just how we get into heaven – it’s how we grow into the image of Jesus. In this episode, we dig into the power of grace to transform our real lives, moving us from sin management to true freedom. We talk about the difference between our stated beliefs and our real ones, how our need for image, success, safety, and control shapes our behavior, and how grace invites us into a better way. From helicopter parenting to group texts and the surprising ways our true beliefs show up in everyday life, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to live counterculturally.

Words can build up or tear down – and sometimes they’re a little too powerful. In this episode, David and Ben are joined by Paul Church as they dive into the chaos of controlling our tongues, share about our personal battle with the tongue, and reflect on what it means to use our words for good. Plus, David and Paul face off in a TV mom trivia showdown in honor of Mother’s Day. If you’re looking to speak life, tame your tongue, and maybe have a few laughs along the way, this episode is for you.

We all want to be seen, celebrated, and included — but what happens when our craving for status overshadows our calling to follow Jesus?

In this episode of Centered, we explore how the gospel confronts our obsession with image, platform, and approval. From inner rings and platform temptation to glazing and brainrot, we dig into what it means to carry the cross in a culture chasing clout.

Whether you're leading on a platform or just trying to stay grounded in a noisy world, this one’s for you.

When life gets messy, it’s easy to let our feelings lead the way. But what if difficulty isn’t a dead end — it’s a doorway? In this episode, we dive into building a faith that stands firm when life gets hard. We explore how real growth happens through trials, why God is still good and involved even when it hurts, and how His wisdom (not the world's) transforms us from the inside out. If you're tired of surface-level faith and ready for something deeper, this conversation is for you.