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Authentic Discipleship, Grit, and Ministry Outside the Box with Cody Cochran

In this episode of Power Hour: Experience the Power Podcast, host Pastor Ty sits down with good friend and West Texas pastor Cody Cochran for an engaging, down-to-earth discussion on what it truly takes to minister in a rural context.

Raised as a cowboy in Anson, Texas, Cody shares his unique 26-year journey pastoring Bethel Assembly. Moving away from traditional models and formal credentials, Cody opens up about the power of hands-on experience, organic discipleship, and the vital role of spiritual fatherhood and mentorship.

Key Highlights

• Grassroots Discipleship: Moving beyond Sunday-only faith to build intentional, everyday relationships that equip families and impact homes.
• Breaking the Mold: Keeping church life simple, stripping away unnecessary complexity, and focusing on what God called your local church to do.
• Lessons from the Saddle: What cowboy culture teaches us about hard work, adaptability, and cultivating real grit in life and ministry.
• Leading in Small Towns: Encouragement and practical wisdom for pastors serving in small-town or rural communities.

"Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord." — Colossians 3:23

When you’re stuck in the middle of a storm or going through a difficult season, it can feel like your current circumstances are all that will ever exist. But as Pastor Joel Wendland shares, "Where there is no hope in the future, there is no power in the present."

In this encouraging message from Genesis 6–8, Pastor Joel walks us through the story of Noah’s Ark, focusing not just on the judgment of the flood, but on the profound message of hope built right into the structure of the story. From the specific design and single window of the ark to the release of the raven and the dove, we discover what it means to hold onto faith when you can't see what's ahead.

Whether you feel like your life is on a rollercoaster, feel out of control, or are waiting for a season of waiting to end, this episode will remind you that God has not forgotten you and that there is life and hope waiting on the other side.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Walking with God: What it truly means to be "blameless" and cultivate daily intimacy with God in a chaotic culture.
• Obedience Without Seeing: How Noah remained faithful for 120 years before seeing a single drop of rain.
• The Purpose of the Window: Why God designed the ark without a steering wheel or rudder, placing Noah’s family squarely in His hands and how God provides light and ventilation during dark times.
• Ravens vs. Doves: The difference between looking for signs of death and expecting God to bring forth new life and hope.

Scripture References:

• Genesis 6:9–16
• Genesis 8:6–12
• Hebrews 11:7
• Isaiah 40:31

Called Home | Pastor Kyle Alison

What happens when God puts a burden on your heart that you simply cannot shake?

In his final Sunday at Powerhouse, Pastor Kyle Alison shares a powerful message from the story of Nehemiah about what it means to follow God when He calls you somewhere new. Nehemiah was broken over the condition of Jerusalem, even though he had never lived there. Before there was a plan, there was a burden. Before there was strategy, there were tears. And before there was action, there was prayer.

Pastor Kyle challenges us to recognize that God often breaks our hearts for what breaks His heart, and that the things He refuses to let us ignore may be the very things He is calling us to do something about. He also reminds us that where God guides, His gracious hand provides, even when we cannot see how the mission will come together.

Ultimately, some things are worth fighting for. Whether God is calling you to a new place, a new purpose, or a deeper level of obedience, the question is not whether the road will be easy. The question is whether you are willing to follow when God calls you home.

Listen to “Called Home” with Pastor Kyle Alison.

In Desert Faith, Pastor Alex CdeBaca walks through Psalm 22 and explores what it means to trust God in seasons when He feels distant. The desert can leave us questioning, waiting, and wondering where God is—but it can also become the place where our faith grows deeper.

Discover how to hold onto God’s promises, remain faithful through difficult seasons, and trust that even when you can’t see what God is doing, He is still at work.

Life is filled with changing seasons, but God remains faithful through every one of them. In Ecclesiastes 3, Pastor Bambi reminds us that there is a time and purpose for everything—and challenges us to trust God’s timing, embrace the season we’re in, and believe He is working through it all.

Jesus doesn’t just call us servants—He calls us friends. In John 15, Ethan Hocker shares what it truly means to be a friend of God: loving like Jesus, walking in obedience, and living a life that produces lasting fruit. Discover the kind of relationship Jesus invites each of us to have with Him.

Sometimes God asks us to prepare for the miracle before we ever see the evidence. In 2 Kings 3, God tells His people to dig ditches in a dry valley—and then promises to fill them with water. Pastor Ty challenges us to make room for what God wants to do, trust Him in the dry seasons, and walk in obedience even when we can’t yet see the breakthrough.

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What does it really take to plant a new church? In this episode of the Power Hour Podcast, Pastor Ty sits down with church planter Garrett Hamblen to discuss the calling, challenges, victories, and vision behind launching new campuses and reaching new communities with the gospel. 

Whether you're passionate about missions, church planting, or simply seeing God's Kingdom grow, this conversation will encourage and inspire you to think bigger about the Great Commission.

How do ordinary people become bold witnesses for Jesus?

In this message from Acts 4, discover how Peter and John stood fearlessly before opposition—not because of their education or status, but because they had been with Jesus, depended on the Holy Spirit, and refused to stay silent. Learn three practical keys to becoming a bold witness for Christ and be challenged to take your next step in sharing the hope of Jesus with someone God has placed in your life.

What are you building with your life? In this message from 1 Chronicles 29:1–9, Pastor Ty Hayes explores how God uses willing hearts, faithful obedience, and generous sacrifice to build His Kingdom—one brick at a time. Discover how every act of faith can leave an eternal impact as we build something that will outlast us.