Conversations

This episode of Conversations explores John 3 and Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, unpacking what it means to be born again and transformed from the inside out. Through the story of the bronze serpent in the Old Testament and the message of John 3:16, the conversation highlights the power of faith, the gift of salvation, and God’s provision of a way forward even when our struggles remain.

In this special edition of the Conversations Podcast, Annie Ward sits down with Dr. Shawn Stover, Chris Kipp, and Bailey Elizondo for an honest conversation about what it means to parent counter-culturally. Together, they explore the challenges of raising kids in today's world, the importance of biblical truth and community, and how to lead children toward an identity rooted in Christ rather than the expectations of culture. From navigating technology and social pressures to extending grace when parenting gets messy, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for every stage of parenthood. Plus, get a sneak peek at what to expect at Counter-Cultural Parenthood on November 1 at Cypress Creek Church.

In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Annie Ward, Pastor Jose Abaroa, and Prayer Pastor Rhonda Patterson explore Jesus’ cleansing of the temple in the Encounter Jesus series through the Gospel of John. They discuss the barriers that keep us from deeper intimacy with God, the difference between religious striving and genuine surrender, and how to navigate anger with grace and trust in the Lord. Together, they reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and the transforming power of inviting Him into every area of our hearts.

In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Annie Ward, Pastor Jose Abaroa, and ministry partner Nikola Galevski reflect on Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana and what it teaches us about joy, marriage, and the transforming power of Christ. They explore what it means to fight for marriage, love sacrificially, and trust Jesus through both seasons of celebration and deep suffering.

In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, we continue our Encounter Jesus series in John 1, exploring what it means to make Jesus the vision for our lives. The team sits down with Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Bob Moss, to discuss the importance of surrender, spiritual growth, humility, and learning to see life from God's perspective rather than our own. Together, they reflect on how abiding in Christ transforms our lives and inspires us to share His love with others.

What happens when we stop making ourselves the center of the story? In this episode, Taylor, Jose, and Chris look at John the Baptist’s example of humility and explore what it means to make Jesus the main character of our lives. From power and possessions to our words and relationships, the team talks about practical ways to live with greater purpose, generosity, and confidence in who God has called us to be.

In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Taylor, Jose Abaroa, and Cam Beck kick off the Encounter Jesus series through the Gospel of John. They explore what makes John unique, who Jesus is, and how we can stay focused on Him in a distracted world through Scripture, prayer, worship, and community.

In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, the team dives into Luke 10 and what it looks like to live on mission as followers of Jesus. Jose, Taylor, and Paulina talk about the connection between belonging, growing, and reaching—and how prayer, perseverance, and paying attention to where God is already working can help us faithfully share His love with others.

In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, the team explores what it means to Reach as followers of Jesus and how belonging and growing naturally lead us outward. Jose, Taylor, and Annie discuss being a lighthouse in our communities, responding to church hurt with love and patience, and the importance of moving from spectators to active participants in Jesus’ mission. Ultimately, we’re reminded that following Jesus means not only receiving, but going and helping others know Him

What does it really look like to grow in Jesus? In this episode of Conversations, explore spiritual growth as a cumulative, relational process—one that happens as we keep showing up, open our lives to others, and allow Jesus to remake us according to His purposes. From ordinary moments to seasons of struggle, discover how God uses it all to form us more into the likeness of Jesus.