In Motion Podcast

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

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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

God doesn't hand you a blueprint—He invites you into a relationship. In this episode, pastors Whit George, Ethan Vanse, and Seth Swindall explore how the life of Abraham shows us that faith isn't about seeing the full vision, but about trusting the One who leads. In contrast to Babel's drive to build a name for ourselves, Abraham's journey is a slow surrender from "my will" to "thy will." It's not about escaping to heaven someday, but allowing God's Kingdom to be formed in you right now.

Show notes:

Listen to their weekend messages!

• Church on the Move Tulsa: What Kind of Life Are You Building? https://youtu.be/ZrgPTuJ41ow?si=ki97gjGgfo83I3m5
• Church on the Move Broken Arrow: Letting God Guide Your Steps https://youtu.be/GZlmhFAheh4?si=G4mW0W46XZ6RLg8h
• Church on the Move West: Are You Really Following God? https://youtu.be/9wCU-fCN6rM?si=gjRd8G8kWyCzXKIG

Friendship can feel complicated, but when it's done right, it can be one of the most life-giving parts of our lives. In this episode, Jamie and Heather unpack the reality that we're not meant to be deeply connected to everyone. From understanding your natural capacity for relationships to identifying the different "rings" of friendship, this conversation brings language to what many people feel but can't quite explain.

We talk about what real vulnerability looks like (and what it doesn't), how to deepen the right friendships, and how to recognize when a relationship has shifted—or needs to.

Show Notes:

Check out the book Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://www.amazon.com/Made-People-Drift-Loneliness-Friendship/dp/0310363004

Learn more about Dunbar's number: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships

00:00 – Intro

02:10 – Friendship Capacity & Circles

05:00 – Seasons of Friendship

08:15 – What Real Vulnerability Looks Like

12:00 – How to Build Deeper Friendships

15:30 – Friendship Levels & Expectations

16:00 – When Friendships End

21:30 – When a Friendship Becomes Unhealthy

24:30 – Hard Conversations vs. Creating Distance

30:00 – Covenant Friendship vs. Casual Friendship

36:30 – Expectations, Hurt, and Showing Up Well

41:45 – Closing Encouragement

In the final week of our Guided Prayer Podcast leading up to Easter, we reflect on the nearness of God and the invitation to come honestly into His presence. As this six-week journey comes to a close, we invite you to pause and pray: Where might the Good Shepherd be inviting you back into His presence?

Next week, instead of another podcast episode, we're inviting you to join us in person during Holy Week in the prayer rooms at any of our churches. Find the details: https://churchonthemove.com/holyweek#prayer

In week five of our Guided Prayer Podcast, we slow down in John 16 and let Jesus reshape the way we approach God. Jesus invites us to pray in His name—not as a phrase tacked onto the end of a prayer, but as an invitation into His relationship with the Father.

Take a few moments to reflect and pray: What would you say to God if you knew you were completely loved—and nothing could push you away?

In this episode, our Founding Pastor, Willie George, and Lead Pastor, Whit George, explore how the prayers in Ephesians teach us to pray for what we truly need: wisdom, power, and love. Wisdom comes first, because power without wisdom is dangerous. Then comes the power of God at work in us through the Holy Spirit, giving real inner strength. But that power must always be guided by love.

Show Notes:

Listen to the Message: The Spirit of Might at Work in You https://youtu.be/YZwzUpgYA_w?si=PnwuAxk1_6uVlcsz

In this week of our Guided Prayer Podcast, we pause to consider a quiet warning: our busy, full schedules can hide empty sources. Through reflection and prayer, we ask an honest question—are there places in our lives where we're living as if Jesus isn't necessary, relying on our own strength, planning, and process instead of depending on Him?

Take time to reflect: Where are you pretending you don't need Him? What would it look like to make room today to rely on Jesus—fully, simply, and again?