Committed

What verse has truly shaped you—not just your favorite, but the one that changed you in your hardest season?

In this Guy’s Night message, Rev. Jonathan Boggess explores how God forms us not by what’s comfortable, but by what’s next. Walking through the lives of Moses, David, and Jesus, we see how seasons of obscurity, wilderness, and waiting are often the very places where calling is forged.

From Exodus 2–3 to 1 Samuel 16, the Psalms, and the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, this discussion shows how Scripture doesn’t just inspire us—it sustains us, anchors us, and prepares us for public leadership through private devotion.

This episode challenges us to identify the verses that have shaped our faith, recognize how our calling grows where God has placed us, and step into obedience—because others will need what God is forming in us.

Key Scriptures:

Exodus 2–3 • 1 Samuel 16 • Psalm 23, 51, 57 • 2 Corinthians 4:8–9; 5:18–19 • Isaiah 41:10 • Romans 8:28 • Micah 6:8

Reflection Questions:

• How is God inviting me to live out my influence verse?

• Where does this verse meet me in my family, work, church, and personal walk?

If you want to walk in God’s calling, there’s one key: obedience.

Start 2026 off right with Guy’s Night!

In this powerful Advent message, Matthew Wright unpacks the truth that peace is not something we search for — peace is something Heaven has already delivered. Through Scripture, practical insight, and the unforgettable Krispy Kreme illustration, this sermon exposes the lies we’ve accepted and the peace we’ve ignored.

Jesus didn’t come so we could live stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. He came to give us His peace — a peace stronger than chaos, louder than fear, and steadier than any storm. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Refuse the counterfeit “deliveries” the enemy sends

• Receive the peace Jesus already purchased

• Live anchored in God’s presence, not your circumstances

• Walk confidently into your calling with peace in your pocket

• Reject generational patterns and emotional battles you never ordered

This Advent, unwrap the gift Heaven has already placed in your hands.

Peace is your present — don’t leave it unopened.

Last night, Brody Cox led us into a powerful, eye-opening conversation on the true meaning of worship. Drawing from Romans 12:1, Brody reminded us that worship isn’t just the songs we sing on Sunday—it’s the daily, intentional offering of our entire lives to God.

We talked about how real worship is surrender, not performance… obedience, not emotion… and devotion, not a moment in a service.

Brody also shared a challenging concern: that many Christians treat Sunday singing as “worship,” but only when the conditions are right—the right song, the right mood, the right feeling. He pushed us to evaluate whether our worship is conditional or constant, shaped by convenience or anchored in commitment.

If you’ve ever wondered what genuine, Bible-rooted worship looks like—and how to live it out every day—this conversation will hit home.

Sit back & rest in the Lord’s presence with us.

In this powerful message, Rev. Michael Farmer teaches on what it truly means to find contentment, strength, and identity in Christ. Drawing from Philippians 4:10–13, he reminds us that our sufficiency is not found in circumstances but in the One who strengthens us. From Romans 5:3–5, he unpacks how God uses even our suffering to produce endurance, character, and unshakable hope.

At the heart of this sermon is a life-changing truth: every one of us carries a void—and only Jesus can fill it. Rev. Farmer challenges us to stop seeking fulfillment in the temporary and instead anchor our lives in the eternal love and presence of Christ.

If you’ve been searching for peace, purpose, or strength in a difficult season, this message will speak directly to your soul.

OUR FINAL SESSION

To sustain a lifelong journey of following Jesus, we need to key in on one final critical truth: You are meant to follow Jesus in community. Learn how to cultivate a community of depth, vulnerability, and commitment to transformation.

In this episode of The Committed Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Jed Worline to unpack his story — who he is, how God called him into ministry, and what it truly means to live a life committed to that calling.

Pastor Jed shares powerful wisdom for young men and women discerning whether ministry is their specific calling, and offers practical advice for high school and college students who want to grow in their faith and develop a genuine hunger and thirst for righteousness.

We also take a look at the spiritual landscape of our own community — the Kanawha and Putnam County area of West Virginia — reflecting on both the peaks and pits (or grows and glows) of what God is doing through local churches and believers.

Whether you’re exploring ministry, growing in your faith, or just looking for encouragement to stay committed where God has placed you, this conversation with Pastor Jed will challenge and inspire you.Follow Our Social [email protected]

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Healing From Sin

This session covers three dimensions of sin — sin done by us, sin done to us, and sin done around us — and explores four layers of sin we move through in our healing: gross sins, conscious sins, unconscious sins, and attachments. Finally, the session covers our part in healing, the practice of confession.

Session Exercise

Confession

The practice of naming your sin to another person is what the writers

of the Bible call “confession.” When we name our sin or shame or secret with a trusted person, we can experience healing.

Meeting God in Pain and Suffering

The Practices can expose pain as our soul begins to process and discharge suffering. This session explores the three primary ways people deal with pain (deny, detach, or drug), how unhealed pain sabotages transformation, and how God can meet us in pain to bring lasting change.

Session Exercise

Noticing and naming your emotions

This session’s spiritual exercise is a simple template for prayer designed to notice and name your feelings and offer them to God in prayer.