In Motion Podcast

In an age where connections seem endless yet leave us longing for more, the Church stands as a uniquely transformative community. Christ calls each of us to serve, to minister, and to participate. There's no room for spectators in the family of God; we're all in the game.

In this episode, Whit and Casey discuss bearing each other's burdens, pursuing unity. and what true, authentic community looks like.

Show notes:

Check out the message: Authentic Community in an Age of Counterfeit Connection | https://youtu.be/y2FzbLpoCKg?si=ICi2xqPnhN2M-kfq

In a world of selfish ambition, the church is called to something radically different—a life shaped by gospel culture. While gospel doctrine provides the essential truths we stand on, gospel culture is how we live in response to those truths, embodying them in our everyday actions and relationships. In this episode, Whit and Casey dive into how gospel doctrine and culture go hand in hand and discuss our role in carrying this culture wherever we go. Show notes: Check Out the Message | Gospel Culture in an Age of Selfish Ambition: https://youtu.be/1sR-w2Cc3JE In this episode, Whit mentions the book Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard

The Gospel is good news, not good advice. It doesn't just call us to be better; it invites us into a whole new life in Christ. In an age that says we must define ourselves, gospel doctrine tells us that we're already defined in the most profound way: loved, redeemed, and called by Jesus. This is the truth that binds His Church together.

In this Episode, Whit and Casey explore the history of our individualistic culture and the foundational beliefs that define the Church.

Show notes:

Check out the message: Gospel Doctrine in an Age of Moral Relativism | https://youtu.be/R4xwMaBTxNE?si=4Bpb405nL-E4I456

In this episode Whit mentions the book Strange New World by Carl Trueman

Grief often comes in waves, bringing unpredictable emotions. Jamie recently lost her dad and is struggling with not grieving "like a normal person." But there's no "normal" way to grieve—every loss and relationship is unique.

Grief isn't a solo journey. In this episode, Jamie and Heather discuss their experiences of losing a parent, the importance of showing up for others, and allowing them to show up for you.

Let's be honest—sometimes, marriage can feel like a battleground. We know communication is key, yet, we avoid talking about what's really going on. Lance and Brandy Salazar have lived through this and come out stronger. Their story and practical wisdom offer real hope for couples struggling to overcoming the stigma of silence in marriage.

In this episode, Whit has a candid conversation with Lance and Brandy Salazar on how they brought their marriage back from the brink of divorce and how God is using their story to help couples today.

Show notes: Listen to the Message: What Does Marriage Show Me About My Relationship with Jesus? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=jTwJ5tYGpEb8nJ4N&v=EzEz_iDojLk&feature=youtu.be

Don't do life alone! Find a group on our Group Finder: https://my.churchonthemove.com/groupfinder

Power is often misunderstood. We tend to associate power with entitlement—something earned or deserved. Yet, in Ephesians 5:25, Paul instructs husbands to "love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." This command flips the common understanding of power upside down. Jesus invites us into this countercultural way of living, where the real path to freedom is through service and self-denial.

In this episode, Whit, Casey, and Lee dive deeper into the true meaning of sacrifice and leadership and the word Paul gives to husbands.

Show notes:

In this episode, they discuss the Myers Briggs personality types. Learn more here: https://www.16personalities.com/

Find Ray Ortlund's books: https://www.crossway.org/authors/ray-ortlund/

Learn more about our men's ministry: https://churchonthemove.com/brotherhood

We are members of Christ's body, and this belonging informs the way we should love within a marriage. Our commitment to each other in marriage is a covenant, a mutual giving of oneself for the sake of the other. This covenantal love requires vulnerability, sacrifice, and intimacy. But how do we live this out well in a hyper-sexualized world?

In this episode, Whit, Casey and, Angela break down Paul's letter in 1 Corinthians, how we can move through sexual brokenness and dysfunction, and how we can address these topics in our relationships and in our church community.

Show notes:

Katharos is an eight-week small group curriculum for men who want to put pornography in the past — for good. Find a Katharos group on our Groupfinder: Go to https://my.churchonthemove.com/groupfinder & filter by Midsize Group.

Find authentic community!

Check out our Daughters and Brotherhood ministries:

https://churchonthemove.com/brotherhood

https://churchonthemove.com/daughters

In this episode, they reference a previous podcast on Judah and Tamar. Find it here: https://churchonthemove.com/understanding-the-bible-judah-tamar/

Submission is a word that often brings with it feelings of apprehension. What did Paul really teach about submission in marriage in Ephesians 5? Paul's letter was written to a community of Christ-followers, emphasizing unity in the body of Christ, including unity between husband and wife. However, his teachings on submission aren't meant to be applied rigidly or without pastoral wisdom.

In this episode, Whit and Casey explore what submission looks like in ideal and less than ideal situations and how Paul is reorienting our understanding of God's family and how it reflects the relationship between Christ and the Church.

Show notes:

Listen to the Message "Understanding the Mystery of Submission"https://youtu.be/Gqqew9VAjWw?si=MFRCf4gtnYXJEaF6

In this episode of Life in Motion, we dive deeper into the conversation sparked by our previous episode, "How to Boil Water." This time, we're tackling the often-taboo topic of sex and its significance within the church.

Join us as we explore the spiritual implications of sexual relationships and how our understanding of intimacy can be transformed. We discuss the importance of purity, the sacredness of marriage, and how our past experiences shape our views on sexuality.

Show notes:

Check out our previous episode - Intimacy: "Boiling Water" & Not Reading the "Spicy" Books: https: //youtu.be/ovC93OfnsII?si=041x2tBGQS4d7daA

Check out our series on marriage: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoikPSaa5DXdvzGClGm07n_H529TEcL-0

We all know the importance of our words. Yet, many of us speak without thinking. We don't consider the listener's communication style, how they might receive what we say, or how we can invite Jesus into the conversation.

In this episode, we discuss practical ways to learn to speak in a way that your spouse can understand and stay curious in our conversations.

It may be tempting to jump right to change how you talk to each other, and while that could bring some quick results, if something deeper doesn't change, your words will eventually drift back to causing harm. Scripture teaches us that our words reflect our hearts. The real issue isn't just communication—it's a heart problem only Jesus can fix.

So, let's talk about it!

Show notes:

Watch the Message - The Life and Death of Words in Your Marriage: https://youtu.be/OLYmxNo_DFE

Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City

How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told