In Motion Podcast

For many Christians, the command to "pray without ceasing" feels more intimidating than inspiring. After all, most of us already struggle to maintain a consistent prayer life. We know prayer matters. We know we need it. Yet if we're honest, prayer often feels difficult, awkward, or disappointing.

Maybe the problem isn't our effort, but our understanding of prayer.

In this episode, our Lead Pastor, Whit George, and Spiritual Formation Pastor, Casey Shirley, explore what it really means to bring ourselves before the Lord.

Show Notes:

Listen to the Weekend Message: How to Pray Without Ceasing

In this episode, they reference the book Eternity is Now in Session by John Ortberg

There comes a point in life when you realize spiritual growth isn't a straight line. You imagine that after enough years of following Jesus, you'll arrive at a place where the lessons are learned, the struggles are settled, and faith becomes easy. But that's not how the journey unfolds. Instead, faith often feels like a series of beginnings, wildernesses, and renewals, each one drawing us deeper into relationship with God.

In this episode, Heather and Jamie explore how life transitions often mirror the stages of our spiritual lives and take an honest look at the ways God continues to shape us through every season.

Show notes:

In this episode, they reference the following message from Church on the Move Tulsa - The Doing Makes the Difference: YouTubeThe Doing Makes the Difference

In a world of extremes, it's easy to believe that power is bad. Our cultures tendency is to reject words like "dominion," or "authority," but those words are in scripture, and they're a part of our lives. So, what do we do with power? How do we use power and how do we interact with those in power?

In this episode, Whit George, Lead Pastor of Church on the Move and Seth Swindall, Senior Pastor of Church on the Move West, discuss power dynamics and how we steward authority with Biblical wisdom.

Show notes:

Whit's Message: https://youtu.be/xVx1lAi8LDU

Seth's Message: https://youtu.be/2pf1yCwrxA0

What's in your hand? In a world where we can drift toward either helplessness or self-reliance, Brian Jobe, Church on the Move's Chief Operating Officer, and Whit George, our Lead Pastor, explore the difference between what we can control, what we can influence, and what ultimately belongs to God.

While we often want immediate results, God is far more interested in shaping our character and growing us through faithful obedience, one small step at a time.

Whether you're navigating relationships, leadership, a difficult season, or simply wondering what God is asking of you right now, this conversation will encourage you to focus less on what's outside your control and more on what God has already placed in your hands.

Show notes:

Listen to the weekend message: God's Power & Your Obediencehttps://youtu.be/xCZmHiNhOl0?si=cheKPWTyi76fqnyR

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