Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church

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Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church episodes

July 05, 2022 143: A Conversation with an Enneagram 3
Have you ever wondered why your spouse or friend reacts so differently than you to the same event?
Or, why we all keep struggling with the same fears and obstacles in our spiritual life?
Rachel Chester sits down with Bruce Wesley and Aaron Lutz to discuss the personality type profile, the Enneagram.
They answer how this can be a helpful tool as we try to love others well and grow as disciples of Jesus.
Bruce and Aaron also give us a glimpse into their own personalities and perspectives as Enneagram 3s.
47 min
June 12, 2022 142: A Conversation with Ryan Lehtinen
If Ryan Lehtinen wasn't the pastor of the Egret Bay Campus, what would he do?
What's his favorite food?
What are his plans for his sabbatical this summer?
On this episode Lance Lawson talked with Ryan before he went on sabbatical about his family, his passions, and his hope for the future of Clear Creek Community Church and the Egret Bay Campus.
He also shares the story of delivering his third child in his van in a Waffle House parking lot.
29 min
June 07, 2022 141: Talk to Your Kids About Sex
This generation of kids is inundated with images, pressure, and misinformation about sex.
They need guidance, honesty and truth - but having those conversations is intimidating, to say the least.
How can we talk to our kids about sex biblically and lovingly?
Rachel Chester discussing the importance of having these conversations with Lance Lawson, our Director of marriage and family ministries and Crystal Bruning, mother of 3 and a leader in student ministry.
36 min
May 30, 2022 140: Why Doesn’t My Kid Believe? — Youth and the Deconstruction of Faith
In our most recent series, Reclaiming [Your] Faith, we've been talking about what the Bible has to say about diversity, intellectualism, justice and sexuality.
For some, how they've seen those who follow Jesus respond to these issues has caused them to question, deconstruct, and even deconvert from Christianity.
On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen sat down with Kyle Mikulan to discuss what it means for someone to deconstruct their faith and how you can walk with someone who is going through that process.
27 min
May 22, 2022 139: Diversity of Belief in the Church
Even within the Christian faith, there are differing opinions on doctrines like baptism, leadership, and spiritual gifts.
How can we know what is of primary importance and what is secondary? Should we even care about these differences?
In this episode, Rachel Chester talks with Yancey Arrington about the diversity of beliefs within Christianity and how we can faithfully strive for both truth and unity.
51 min
May 15, 2022 138: Legalism or Discipline?
What are spiritual disciplines?
What purpose do they serve?
On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with Bruce Wesley about the spiritual disciplines that have been especially helpful in his spiritual life.
They also discuss some of the practices that don’t get mentioned as often, like fasting, meditation, and celebration.
38 min
May 08, 2022 137: Fertility Struggles and Motherhood
We love to celebrate and support moms on Mother's Day, but this day can also be difficult.
For many, struggles with fertility are painful, prolonged, and so often lonely.
On this episode, Rachel talks with Bethany Lutz about her journey through infertility and motherhood--her anger, loneliness, and finally joy--and how God and his people carried her through.
44 min
May 01, 2022 136: Finding Time to Know God
Life is so busy. We need to slow down and we want to know God, but sometimes we don’t even know where to start.

On today’s episode, Rachel sits down with Shari McCormack, who leads the prayer team at the 528 campus and works with Go Local, to hear her experience and wisdom about how time and simple practices can profoundly impact our relationship with God and transforms our lives.
36 min
April 24, 2022 135: A Conversation with Aaron Lutz
If Aaron Lutz wasn't the pastor of the East 96 Campus, what would he do?
How many home runs did he hit in high school?
What's his favorite food?
On this episode Ryan Lehtinen talks with Aaron about his family, his passions, and his hope for the future of Clear Creek Community Church and the East 96 Campus.
He also shares his list of favorite restaurants in the Houston area.
28 min
April 19, 2022 134: Views From Jerusalem — In the Steps of Jesus From Israel to Texas
Yancey and Jennefer Arrington, and Aaron and Rachel Chester, were given the extraordinary opportunity to visit Israel.
They spent ten days in the places where most of the biblical events took place; walking where Jesus walked, and praying where he prayed.
While in Jerusalem, just yards from where the remains of the temple of Israel still stands, Rachel sat down with Yancey, Jennefer, and Aaron, and asked them, what they learned, how it affected their faith, and what it might mean for the people of Clear Creek Community Church.
38 min