Circuit Riders Podcast

Zach and Kayla Nash discuss dating and address some of the most frequently asked questions about relationships. They begin by defining biblical marriage and emphasize that dating, while not intended to be high pressure, should be approached with the intention towards marriage and building a God-ordained partnership to advance the Kingdom of Heaven. Some of the questions covered in this session include: “Do you believe in ‘The One’?”, “How can you avoid over-spiritualizing relationships?”, “Should a Christian date a non-Christian?”, “Can a girl pursue a guy?” and more! They also explore key indicators to determine your readiness for a relationship. The Q&A concludes with the emphasis that whether you are ready for a relationship or not, completeness comes from God, not from a significant other.

Nick Brennt speaks on the vital role of healthy friendships in our lives and warns against the dangers of toxic relationships. He begins by highlighting the spiritual significance of nurturing healthy relationships. Nick explains that while there are people with bad intentions who engage in abusive behavior—and advises seeking professional support in such situations—we should adhere to “the golden rule” in our relationships. Rather than judging others by their worst moments, Nick reminds us of our shared humanity, acknowledging that everyone faces challenges and can sometimes be a bad friend. He addresses resolving unhealthy friendships with two main points: setting boundaries and engaging in courageous conversations. Nick identifies and elaborates on five common types of unhealthy friendships, offering insights into recognizing and navigating these dynamics. He concludes the message with practical tips for initiating courageous conversations to effectively address relational issues.

Questions from the sermon are found at the bottom of the description.

Nick Brennt teaches about friendship and the process of making new friends as an adult. He talks about how awkward it sometimes is to make friendships as an adult and explains how necessary and important it is as we get older to hold on to our friends. Nick goes into 1 Samuel to look at the friendship between King David and Jonathan, King Saul's son and how their friendship grew towards one another. He then gives practicals on how to find a good friends and how to develop friendships with them.

Round 1

Who are your 5 closest friends?

Who are your 15 homies? :)

Round 2

Are you a Person of Conviction?

Are you learning/developing new interests and growing as a person?

Are you too guarded or too vulnerable?

Do you have a clear mission in life or a sense of adventure?

Round 3

Are you living full-on for Jesus?

Do you want to invest time in building relationships?

Do you want covenant relationships?

What commitments do you want to bring to the table?

Round 4

What skills or hobbies have you been wanting to learn?

What would constitute a "Perfect" day for you?

Tell your story in 4 minutes or less in as much detail as you can. Give the IMDB summary of your story.

What's the biggest thing you feel God is challenging you in?

Derek Mack speaks on the current loneliness epidemic and the importance of biblical friendship. He begins his message by giving statistics about loneliness and its detrimental effects on our health. He also warns us that despite being more connected than ever, Gen Z is the loneliest generation ever recorded. Derek explains how friendship is God-ordained, and essential according to the bible. As believers, we’re called to live in community with each other and to give our lives to our friends, just as Jesus did for us, as the ultimate display of the gospel for the world. Derek clearly defines what friendship is-outward focused love that initiates with others. He then gives 3 practical examples of how to make friends and encourages the listener to put all of these into practice immediately. He ends the message by sharing 4 attributes that mark a true and loyal friend, and he asks the audience to reflect on those attributes and identify which they are weakest in.

Derek Mack speaks on what it means to be a biblically masculine man. He opens up the message by addressing the women listening: he acknowledges that potentially, men have used the idea of masculinity to hurt them in the past. He emphasizes that this message will redefine the term masculinity and give a more accurate example of what a real man should be. He then highlights 2 reasons why a message on masculinity is relevant to women. Derek breaks down what he believes biblical masculinity is, based on 1 Corinthians 16. He goes step by step on how men can embrace biblical masculinity according to this verse in 5 key areas of their lives. Derek then gives stats on why the issue of defining masculinity is important, and how men today are affected when they don’t know their identity. He ends the message by encouraging men to actively fight to reclaim true manhood in a world desperate for authentic masculinity.

Nick Brennt ends our series on Philippians by teaching from Philippians 4:10-13. He gives statistics on the current mental health crisis affecting Gen Z, highlighting how anxiety has risen a significant amount in the past decade. He narrows down the most common roots of anxiety to 3 main areas of society/our personal lives. Nick then explains Paul’s 3 solutions to anxiety from his letter to the Philippian church: to value Christ above all things, to prayer often, and to set your mind on the things of Heaven, not the world. Nick expands on all 3 of these solutions, giving examples of how they will affect our everyday life when we step into each biblical principle. He ends the message by demonstrating 3 practical exercises you can use to help get rid of anxiety.

Continuing the series in Philippians, Chase Cofer explores the intersection of godly ambition and overcoming anxiety. Drawing from the examples of heroes of the faith, he highlights the importance of focusing on God’s vision amidst challenging circumstances. By discerning between godly and selfish ambition, we confront the prevalent issue of anxiety and discover the solution in rejoicing, prayer, and seeking more of Jesus. He invites us on this transformative journey toward peace, purpose, and fulfillment in God.

Zach Nash speaks on Philippians 3:7-14, as we explore the importance of hungering for a deeper relationship with God. Zach unpacks how this is shown in Paul’s life through his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, and the transformation that Paul had throughout the rest of his life as a result. Zach also explains how fasting is connected to spiritual hunger and why we should do it more often. He explains that as we deny our flesh and sacrifice our earthly desires, we develop a spiritual hunger for Jesus that can only be satisfied by knowing Him more. Fasting isn’t simply missing a meal, it is giving something up in order to get closer to Jesus. And as we get closer to Jesus, the hungrier for more of Him we get. He ends the sermon by praying for an impartation of more hunger over everyone who wants it.

Zach Nash unpacks Philippians 3:1-11, emphasizing Paul’s central theme of the surpassing worth of Christ and calling out false sources of worth. Zach begins by breaking down the gospel, and how Christ’s sacrifice for us is our defining attribute. He emphasizes that righteousness can’t be attained through personal efforts or works and any gospel that says otherwise is false. He concludes by urging everyone to root their identity in God, rather than self or worldly things.

Chase Cofer preaches on Philippians 2:12-18, breaking it down verse by verse and thought by thought. He highlights Paul’s main message: that God isn’t a distant and angry taskmaster, but rather a loving Father who wants us to live in joyful obedience for the benefit of the world and ourselves. He emphasizes the danger of straddling the line between sin and righteousness, and that ultimately we must have a fervent desire to flee from the line and embrace more fear of the Lord. Chase reminds us to rejoice in our relationship with God no matter the circumstances we are in. He ends the night by leading the room in an exercise of joyful repentance and eruption of praise!