In this episode of Life in Motion, Heather and Jamie talk about one of parenting's hardest transitions: letting go. From sending kids to college to navigating life with married adult children, they share honest stories, practical wisdom, and encouragement for every season.

Together, they explore releasing control, trusting God with their children's future, and embracing changing family dynamics. Whether you're facing a major transition or simply learning to trust God with what's next, this conversation is a reminder that growth happens one faithful step at a time.

Show notes:

In this episode, they mention the book Step by Step by Gary Shotton https://a.co/d/0d7xiCWC

We often want God to give us the whole map when He's usually offering the next step. That's how walking works. You don't arrive at a destination in a single leap. You get there one step at a time. But the good news is God doesn't merely send directions. He walks with us.

In this episode, our Founding Pastor Willie George and Lead Pastor Whit George explore how steps with God are small, specific, and doable.

Show notes:

Check out the Weekend Message:

The Lord Leads in Steps, Not Leaps

https://youtu.be/KE0MA1kUMnU?si=HqSMFzI5YZwYPHBZ

We live in a world overflowing with information. Every day we are bombarded with articles, podcasts, videos, opinions, updates, and algorithms that seem to know exactly what we want to hear. Yet for all our access to information, we seem to be increasingly unsure how to live. We know more than ever, but wisdom often feels harder to find.

The reason is simple: information is not the same as wisdom.

Wisdom is understanding how God designed the world and learning to live within that design. It is seeing life through God's perspective and allowing His truth to shape our decisions, relationships, and character.

Show notes:

In this episode, they recommend the following book:

Proverbs: Wisdom That Works (Preaching the Word) by Ray Ortlund AmazonProverbs: Wisdom That Works (Preaching the Word): Ortlund, Ray, Hughes, R. Kent: 9781581348835: Amazon.com: Books

Life is full of transitions, and every new beginning comes with something left behind. Whether it's marriage, parenthood, an empty nest, or a new season, change often brings both joy and grief. Instead of resisting those emotions, God invites us to acknowledge them, process them with Him, and trust that He's using every transition to shape us into the likeness of Christ.

In this episode, Jamie and Heather explore the joy, loss, and growth that come with life's transitions. Plus, they unpack the value of learning from those who have walked the road before us and how the Church is meant to help us navigate change together. Show notes: Looking for people to walk through life with? Join us at an upcoming Daughters or Brotherhood event!

• https://churchonthemove.com/daughters
• https://churchonthemove.com/brotherhood

Friendship was never meant to be easy. It was meant to be transformative. And often, the transformation doesn't come from finding better people—it comes from learning how to forgive the imperfect ones already in your life.

In this month's episode, we explored a topic most of us would rather avoid: forgiveness. Through one deeply personal story, we were reminded: forgiveness isn't optional—it's the doorway to the kind of relationships that actually last.

Show Notes:

In this episode, Jamie and Heather discuss chapter four of the book Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley.

The Psalms give us an example of what honest, unfiltered prayer looks like. Join us for our current series: Summer in the Psalms! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoikPSaa5DXdDjm4smLPtkNwFKqCQRpGM&si=BUkkdzSaCp0rr29C

Friendship is one of life's greatest gifts—but it also has the power to deeply hurt. In this episode, Jamie and Heather explore the simple yet impactful ways we can practice invitation, inclusion, and intentional kindness in our everyday lives.

They also dive into the influence of social media, the way we model relationships for our kids, and the quiet but powerful role we play in helping others feel seen and valued.

Show notes:

In this episode, they reference the book Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley

Looking for community? Join us at one of our upcoming Daughters events: https://churchonthemove.com/daughters

Timestamps

0:00 Awkward Moments That Prove This Matters

2:40 Why Friendship Can Hurt So Much

5:00 Inner Circles vs. Being Inclusive

6:20 How We Exclude People Without Realizing It

8:15 Teaching Our Kids to See Others

13:40 The Pain of Being Left Out

16:45 Everyone Just Wants to Feel Seen

22:00 Why Invitation Reflects God's Heart

27:30 When You Don't Want to Include People

35:00 Social Media Is Making This Worse

44:30 Simple Ways to Be More Inclusive

55:00 This Week's Challenge: Include Someone

Who are you becoming? And who are you following?

For the first-ever live episode of Tell Me More, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse explore the contrast between Abraham and Lot—and the question behind both lives: What's your strongest influence?

Abraham isn't perfect, but he keeps moving toward God. Lot settles for what looks good in the moment. Through their stories, Whit and Ethan unpack the tension between grace and consequences, why faith is about progress not perfection, and what it means to live with open hands in a temporary world.

Genesis 16 reminds us that God's promises don't fail—our patience often does. When the waiting feels too long, we're tempted to take control and force outcomes.

In this episode, Pastors Whit George, Blake Zimmerman, and Angela Ekstrum explore how even in human missteps, God is still at work, forming hearts, shaping character, and advancing His plan to redeem all mankind. He is not just fulfilling dreams; He is forming people.

Show notes:

Will You Wait on the Lord?

Listen to the full weekend message here: Will You Wait on the Lord?

Referenced from Last Week

Whit mentions last week's message and Tell Me More episode:

• God Desires Deep Relationship with His People https://youtu.be/rmGpV7ik1Sw?si=HmYHx8DGGilulL2M
• God With Us: Trust, Covenant, and Abraham's Long Walk of Faith | Tell Me More https://youtu.be/ikn31xDCT4Q?si=O9remz8f2a3SXVzg

• The Making of a Leader — Robert Clinton
• The Great Divorce — C.S. Lewis

Next Steps

Are you looking for a next step?

COTMU applications are now open!

Learn More: https://churchonthemove.com/cotmu

What does real friendship actually require? In this episode of Life in Motion, we dive into covenant friendship—the kind built on honesty, vulnerability, commitment, and showing up when it matters most.

We talk about naming your friendships, making (and keeping) promises, ditching surface-level connection, and why accountability and safety go hand in hand. If you're craving deeper, more meaningful relationships—and aren't sure how to build them—this conversation is for you.

Show notes:

In this episode, Jamie and Heather refer to the book Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley

They also recommend checking out Jennie Allen's work. Find her here: https://www.jennieallen.com/

In this episode, Pastors Whit and Gabe reflect on Genesis 15 and how it shapes the entire story of Scripture. Rather than portraying a distant God who sets requirements from afar, Genesis reveals a God who desires closeness—who patiently walks with His people.

What we see in these scriptures is faith not as a transaction or a moment, but as a lifelong walk of trust. More than a clean record or a distant destination, the story of Abraham is about with‑ness: God joyfully dwelling with His people and inviting them into a relationship that transforms everything.

Show Notes

Key Scripture References:

• Genesis 15
• John 3:16
• Hebrews 11:10
• 2 Corinthians 4:17–18

Book Mentioned:

• "With" by Skye Jethani

Listen to the Weekend Message!

• Church on the Move Tulsa: God Desires Deep Relationship with His People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmGpV7ik1Sw