Faith isn't about managing behavior—it's about submitting your whole life to a sovereign God. The book of James confronts pride, judgment, and the illusion of control, reminding us that mature faith doesn't trust in outcomes but in who God is.

In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack the end of James 4 and the beginning of James 5, exploring how our plans, words, and money reveal what our lives truly orbit around. In a culture driven by impulse and self-interest, James calls us to live differently—to see everything we have as His, to give freely, and to center our lives around the One who holds it all.

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Show Notes:

Listen to the messages:

Seeing Life Through God's Perspective

Keeping God at the Center of Your Life Vs Yourself

The Rocky Relationship Between You, The Lord, & The World

In this episode, they reference the book The Gospel Way Catechism by Trevin Wax and Thomas West

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Parenting digs deep—it exposes our fears, control issues, and insecurities. In this conversation, Jamie and Heather explore the two ditches parents often fall into: being too controlling or too hands-off. Both stem from fear—fear of losing control, fear of comparison, fear that our kids' choices reflect us.

Real growth happens through struggle, not avoidance. Parenting is one of God's greatest discipleship tools, shaping both us and our children.

Show Notes:

In this episode, they mention

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Tell Me More Podcast episode: Faith Without Works Isn't Faith at All

About Church on the Move:

We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma. Our mission is to introduce people to the real Jesus. A lot of people know about Jesus but have yet to experience the life-changing power of His grace and truth. Knowing Jesus has transformed our lives, so our goal for each of our worship services, from our kids' environments on up, is to help people know that same love. We actively pursue Jesus in everything we do, and we believe He's given us a vision for a church that is deeply centered on Him and His word. Find more information about service times, locations, and ministries by visiting: https://churchonthemove.com

James doesn't just challenge what we say—it confronts why we say it. Our words expose what's really ruling our hearts, revealing whether we're led by the Spirit or by self.

In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Seth Swindall discuss James chapter 3 and the call to slow down, listen first, and let your words reflect the wisdom of the One who sees more than you do.

Show notes:

Listen to their weekend messages:

Talk Less, Sin Less

Who's the Captain of Your Life?

Pastor Seth is the Senior Pastor of our church in West Tulsa. Check it out: Church On The Move West

About Church on the Move:

We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma. Our mission is to introduce people to the real Jesus. A lot of people know about Jesus but have yet to experience the life-changing power of His grace and truth. Knowing Jesus has transformed our lives, so our goal for each of our worship services, from our kids' environments on up, is to help people know that same love.

We actively pursue Jesus in everything we do, and we believe He's given us a vision for a church that is deeply centered on Him and His word. Find more information about service times, locations, and ministries by visiting: https://churchonthemove.com

Real faith is proven by action. Culture says it's fine to be Christian—just don't be too Christian. But the more we live like Jesus, the more "radical" we'll look.

Faith alone brings us into God's family, but following Him requires effort. In this episode, Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack what true obedience looks like and why legalism and lawlessness both miss the point.

Show notes:

Check out the weekend message: Obedience Over Elaborate Affection

In this episode, they recommend the book A Guide to Prayer for All God's People

About Church on the Move: We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma. Our mission is to introduce people to the real Jesus. A lot of people know about Jesus but have yet to experience the life-changing power of His grace and truth. Knowing Jesus has transformed our lives, so our goal for each of our worship services, from our kids' environments on up, is to help people know that same love. We actively pursue Jesus in everything we do, and we believe He's given us a vision for a church that is deeply centered on Him and His word. Find more information about service times, locations, and ministries by visiting: https://churchonthemove.com

As parents, transitions never stop—whether it's sending kids to college, navigating adult relationships, or rediscovering your own calling in new seasons. In this episode, Heather and Jamie talk about letting go with grace, keeping peace in family relationships, and leaning into God as life unfolds in unexpected ways.

Parenting is always changing, but the goal remains the same: to prepare the way for lifelong friendship with our kids and allow God to shape us in every season.

Show notes:

In this episode, they recommend the book Doing Life with Your Adult Children

Partiality may feel like a small sin compared to the "big ones," but James insists it is not. James calls us to live fully turned toward Christ, where our faith shapes how we see and treat people in everyday life. In today's cultural moment, when influence and status dominate, Christ-followers are called to reject favoritism, live out the gospel with integrity, and honor people without compromise.

In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse unpack James 2:1–13, revealing both the underlying issue and its practical application.

Show notes:

Check out their weekend messages:

No Favorites: Receiving All of God Vs Your Preferences of Him

Honor Over Favoritism

What does it mean to live out a genuine faith? Pastor Whit sits down with his former Wheaton College professor, Dr. Chris Vlachos—now teaching in Jerusalem—to wrestle with that very question.

Together, they explore the book of James as a wake-up call, reminding us that real faith always shows up in action. They unpack how James pushes us to obey Scripture, form a biblical imagination, and bring Christ's love into the everyday moments that can make someone else's day.

Show notes:

Check out the Weekend Message: Are You a Hearer & Doer of the Word? Putting Your Faith into Practice

Sin begins when we see God wrongly. In this episode, Pastors Whit and Gabe George walk through James 1:13–21, showing how maturity doesn't come from behavior modification but from a heart that receives and trusts the Father who gives every good and perfect gift. When we see God clearly, we stop aiming at the wrong targets, let go of anger and judgment, and allow Him to reshape our desires.

Show notes:

Check out their weekend messages:

Whit's Message: https://youtu.be/ULD-l7vOAVQ?si=LmFjmlrwLNNxinOa

Gabe's Message: https://youtu.be/SUOpxyaOiu8?si=mWhpAs8PyW5oQcGL

In this episode, Whit mentions a prayer attributed to Dr. Samuel Johnson:

Almighty and most merciful Father, whose clemency I now presume to employ. After a long life of carelessness and wickedness, have mercy upon me. I have committed many trespasses. I have neglected many duties. I have done what you have forbidden, and I have left undone what you have commanded. Forgive, merciful Lord, my sins, negligences, and ignorances, and enable me by the Holy Spirit to amend my life according to thy Holy Word.

As we wrap up a summer of candid conversations on intimacy, marriage, and sex, we're looking back at what we've learned along the way. This season has challenged us to see intimacy not as something that "just happens," but as something we intentionally pursue, protect, and nurture.

In this episode, Heather and Jamie talk about the reality of distractions, shifting seasons of life, and the need to take ownership of our connection with our spouse. Marriage is always in motion—and so is intimacy.

Show notes:

If you missed an episode, find them here: https://churchonthemove.com/category/marriage-parenting/

Book Recommendations:

• Embodied by Gregg Allison

• The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Wray Gregoire

• How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex by Stan and Brenna Jones

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van Der Kolk, M.D.

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Life doesn't stop handing out trials—but James invites us to see them differently. He begins his letter with four surprising words: "Count it all joy." Not because suffering feels good, but because endurance through trials produces something lasting: a deeper, steadier faith. Joy, James says, isn't tied to circumstances—it's rooted in the confidence that God is at work in every situation, shaping us into who we were meant to be.

In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse unpack James 1:2–12 and the true meaning of faith, doubt, and joy through endurance.

Show notes:

Check out Pastor Whit's Weekend Message: Suffering in Perspective

Check out Pastor Ethan's Weekend Message: You Lead Your Trials, Don't Let Your Trials Lead You

In this episode, they reference the article Full-fat Faith by James Marriott: The Times: Full-fat faith