Pastor John Leathers preaches the boldness of Peter and the disciples of Jesus at the feast of Pentecost. He explains the coming of the Holy Spirit, the obedience of the believers to share the good news, and the confession that Jesus is the Messiah to all who were in Jerusalem.

Join Pastors Jay Austin, Brandon Rieb, and Mark Ragsdale as they discuss how Jesus continues to work through ordinary people empowered by the Holy Spirit. In this episode, they explore what it means to desire more of Jesus in our lives, more of the Holy Spirit's power, and more people coming to know Christ. Be encouraged and challenged to take your next step in God's mission.

Pastor Mark kicks of a new series going through the book of Acts. He breaks down the overarching themes in the Acts of the Apostles, explains the purpose of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christians, and the importance of being a bold witness of the gospel.

The final episode of Take the Hill: Journey Through Joshua dives into one of the most powerful declarations in Scripture: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Pastors Jay Austin and Brandon Rieb unpack Joshua’s final leadership challenge to Israel, exploring spiritual drift, intentional leadership, family discipleship, and the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness. Through practical conversation and biblical insight, this episode challenges listeners to lead themselves first, identify the idols competing for their hearts, and choose daily to build homes centered on Jesus instead of culture.

Pastor Brandon concludes the Take the Hill series with a powerful call to action for families to stand together and serve the Lord, while removing idols that are in our lives.

In this episode of The Sharing Grace podcast Jay Austin, Cris O’Brien, and Brandon Rieb unpack Book of Joshua 10:1-15 and the powerful reminder that God fights for His people. From honoring difficult commitments to taking bold steps of faith, the conversation explores what it looks like to trust God in the middle of life’s battles. Together, they discuss integrity, obedience, courageous prayer, and how Joshua’s victory ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who has already won the ultimate victory over sin and death. If you’re facing a battle, this episode will encourage you to trust God, move forward in faith, and pray boldly.

Cris O'Brien, the High School Pastor, breaks down Joshua 10 in how God did the heavy lifting to carry out the plans He had for them in the Promised Land.

Pastors Mark Ragsdale, Brandon Rieb, and Jay Austin continue the Take the Hill study through the book of Joshua with a powerful conversation about building a Christ-centered family. From the walls of Jericho to the rescue of Rahab, this episode explores five intentional commitments every family can make: putting Jesus in charge, keeping Christ at the center, trusting God even when it doesn’t make sense, helping others find rescue, and believing God for the impossible. Honest questions, biblical insight, and practical encouragement make this episode a roadmap for families who want faith to shape every part of their home.

What happens when you stop asking Jesus to assist your life, and start following Him as your General?

This Mother’s Day message walks through Joshua and the fall of Jericho, challenging families to put Christ at the center, trust God’s way over their own, and believe Him for the impossible. Even when progress feels invisible, God is still working.

From hilarious parenting moments to powerful biblical truth, this message is a reminder that victory doesn’t come from striving harder, it comes from surrender, obedience, and faith.

If your family is facing walls that seem impossible to break through, this message is for you.

In this episode of Sharing Grace, Jay Austin and Jonmark Ragsdale walk through Joshua 5, unpacking the powerful rhythm of surrender, identity, and participation in our walk with God. From recognizing that God goes before us, to embracing our identity in Him, to letting go of the past and stepping into active partnership with His plans, this conversation invites listeners to stop chasing victory on their own terms and start trusting God’s process. Along the way, they connect themes like baptism, worship, and daily obedience in a way that feels both challenging and deeply practical. Also, quick heads-up, this episode is audio-only due to a little behind-the-scenes hiccup… think of it as less screen time, more soul time.