What does real spiritual maturity look like? It’s not how many verses you know, how loud you sing, or how often you serve. According to Scripture, the true test is how well you love.

In this powerful final installment of our Inside Out: Becoming Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy in Christ series, Pastor Talaat McNeely unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 with a timely and challenging word for today’s divided world.

From political polarization to cultural tension, it’s easy to let division define us. But Paul reminds us—and this message makes clear—that biblical love is patient, kind, enduring, and active. It’s not optional. It’s the fruit of emotional health, it requires maturity, it must be practiced daily, and it points people straight to Jesus.

This message will push you to examine your relationships, your responses, and your witness as a follower of Christ. If you’re ready to discover what it really means to love well—and why love is the foundation for everything—this episode is for you.

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You don’t get in shape by accident—and the same is true for your spiritual and emotional health. In this powerful message, Pastor Talaat McNeely unpacks “The Workout Plan” from Philippians 3:12–14 (NLT) and shows us how intentional rhythms can strengthen our souls and draw us closer to Christ.

With a blend of practical wisdom, biblical depth, and real-life application, Pastor Talaat lays out four essential steps for a healthy spiritual workout:

• Strengthen Your Core – Keep Christ at the center of every rhythm.
• Fuel Your Training – Let God’s Word shape and stabilize your emotions.
• Steady the Weight – Anchor your life in worship and gratitude.
• Follow the Program – Surrender every rhythm of your life under the lordship of Jesus.

This message will challenge you to stop “winging it” in your walk with God and start training with purpose. Whether you’re feeling spiritually scattered, emotionally drained, or simply hungry for more of Christ, The Workout Plan gives you the practical tools and biblical encouragement you need to grow stronger, steadier, and more like Jesus.

👉 Tune in now, and don’t just hope for growth—train for it.

We live in a culture that shouts “no boundaries, no limits, no rest.” Hustle harder, grind longer, push past exhaustion—that’s what the world tells us. But what if God sees limits differently? What if your limits are not obstacles but gifts designed to draw you closer to Him?

In this powerful message from Pastor Talaat McNeely, part of our Inside Out: Becoming Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy in Christ series, discover:

• Why your limits are not barriers but bridges to God’s power
• How limits protect you from burnout, distraction, and pride
• The surprising way even Jesus embraced limits in His earthly life
• Practical steps to live with faith, focus, and freedom inside God’s boundaries

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, stretched too thin, or stuck behind walls you can’t break through—this message will give you fresh perspective and hope.

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Adversity isn’t just something we endure—it’s something God uses to shape us, strengthen us, and set us apart. In Part 5 of our Inside Out: Becoming Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy in Christ series, Pastor Talaat McNeely delivers a powerful message entitled “I’m Built Different.”

Drawing from 1 Peter 1:6–7 (NLT), this message reminds us that trials are not wasted in the Kingdom. Instead, they are the very tools God uses to:

• Strengthen our faith beyond surface-level belief
• Position us for purpose even when life feels unfair
• Refine our character through the fire of challenges
• Give us a testimony that inspires and comforts others

With vivid biblical examples, cultural connections, and practical steps for walking it out, Pastor Talaat equips us to see adversity not as a setback but as God’s setup for growth.

If you’ve ever asked “Why me?” in a season of struggle, this message will give you fresh perspective and renewed hope. You’ll discover that in God’s hands, adversity is not the end of your story—it’s the training ground where He proves you’re built different.

🎧 Tune in now and be encouraged to embrace the process, trust God’s purpose, and walk out your faith with resilience.

Are you running on empty? Do you feel the weight of busyness, anxiety, and exhaustion pressing on your soul? In this powerful message, Rhythms of Rest, Dr. Monique Flemings brings a timely word in Part 4 of our series Inside Out: Becoming Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy in Christ.

Dr. Monique reminds us that true spiritual maturity isn’t found in striving, but in surrender. Through Scripture and Spirit-filled wisdom, she unpacks what it means to rest as an act of trust—living like God is truly in control. From the Old Testament command to keep the Sabbath, to Jesus’ invitation to find rest for our weary souls, you’ll discover that rest is not laziness or weakness. Rest is worship. Rest is maturity. Rest is warfare against burnout and fear.

If you’ve been wrestling with storms, stress, or the pressure to hold everything together, this message will speak directly to you. You’ll learn how to:

• Embrace the sacred pauses God designed for your life.
• Trust Him with your provision, protection, and future.
• Exchange anxiety for peace and panic for presence.
• Reclaim your rhythms so that your life flows in harmony with His will.

Listen in and be reminded: the boat may be rocking, but if Jesus is in it, you will not sink.

💡 Your breakthrough may not come by working harder—it may come by resting deeper in Him.

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In this deeply honest and prophetic message, Prophetess Tai launches us into the vulnerable terrain of grief—teaching us how to move through our sorrow rather than merely survive it. “My Grief His Tears” is the third installment in our series Inside Out: Becoming Emotionally & Spiritually Healthy in Christ, and it invites every listener into a journey of lament, healing, community, and worship.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The powerful truth that Jesus wept (John 11), showing us He truly mourns with us
• What it means to bring reverent honesty into your grief: lamenting boldly, yet pristinely trusting God
• A reminder that you don’t have to grieve alone — God designed community for moments like these
• How worship through pain can unlock freedom and hope, dismantling idols of offense and bitterness
• Profound encouragement that your grief is not wasted — God will bring beauty from ashes

Toward the end, there’s a sacred moment of prayer and worship—an invitation to lay your grief before God and receive His comfort in that space.

Why Listen All the Way Through?

This isn’t just a message to “get through grief” — it’s a word for healing, transformation, and deep encounter with God’s presence. The closing prayer is crafted to usher you into a place of encounter with Christ, so stay through to the very end for that moment of restoration.

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Have you ever noticed how the past still speaks into your present? The words of a parent echoing through your own voice. The same cycles of fear, anger, or scarcity showing up in your life. The wounds of “yesterday” still shaping how you love, spend, parent, and believe today.

In this powerful message, Pastor Talaat McNeely unpacks Part 2 of our current series, Inside Out: Becoming Emotionally & Spiritually Healthy in Christ. In a sermon titled Past Due, he takes us beneath the surface to confront the history, habits, and hidden hurts that we’ve carried for far too long.

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) — “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” — Pastor Talaat reminds us that:

• Your past shapes your present, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
• You can’t heal what you won’t reveal.
• In Christ, the curses and cycles are broken.
• True freedom requires new practices and renewed thinking.

This is more than information — it’s an invitation to transformation. It’s time to stop dragging yesterday’s chains into today’s life. Freedom is available, healing is possible, and legacy starts with you.

🔔 Don’t just listen—lean in. By the end of this message, you’ll be convinced that you don’t have to repeat the patterns behind you. In Christ, you are new.

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What’s really happening beneath the surface of your life?

In this powerful opening message of our brand-new series Inside Out, Pastor Talaat McNeely invites us to go deeper than the polished, surface-level version of ourselves. Drawing from Scripture, personal testimony, and real-life examples, Pastor Talaat exposes the dangers of ignoring our emotional health and challenges us to let God heal the hidden 90% that no one else sees.

Through biblical truths, raw honesty, and practical steps, this message reminds us that spiritual maturity is impossible without emotional maturity—and that Jesus came not just to save our souls, but to restore our whole selves from the inside out.

If you’ve ever found yourself stressed, numb, or silently breaking while appearing to thrive, this episode is for you. It’s time to stop hiding and start healing.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why ignoring what’s beneath the surface can derail your purpose
• How emotional immaturity makes even gifted believers dangerous
• What it means to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind
• Practical steps to begin the journey of healing and transformation

Don’t miss this kickoff to a series that will reshape how you see yourself, your relationships, and your walk with Christ.

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In this powerful finale to our series "Real Faith for Real Life: A Journey Through the Book of James," Pastor Talaat delivers a raw and inspiring message titled "Faith That Endures." Ever feel like life's marathon is testing your limits—crashing into walls, tumbling out of control, or limping toward the finish line? Drawing from James Chapter 5, Pastor Talaat challenges us to build a faith that doesn't quit, no matter the trials, delays, or detours.

Through gripping stories like NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt's unyielding drive to finish a wrecked race and Olympic sprinter Derek Redmond's tearful limp across the line with his father's support, you'll discover how endurance transforms setbacks into setups for God's glory. Plus, hear Pastor Talaat's personal testimony of facing a stolen truck and choosing trust over anger—proving that real faith endures in trials, powers up through persistent prayer, and refuses to give up on people.

Whether you're in the midst of a storm or seeking strength for the long haul, this episode will equip you to declare: "By God's strength, I will endure to the end." Don't miss this life-changing close to the series—tune in now and let your faith rise!

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In this powerful episode of The Purpose City Church Podcast, dive deep into the heart of true humility with Dr. Francis Umesiri's transformative message, "Real Faith is Humble" – Part 4 of our inspiring series, "Real Faith for Real Life: A Journey Through the Book of James."

What if the biggest barrier to answered prayers, deeper relationships, and God's favor isn't external chaos, but the subtle pride lurking within us? Drawing from James Chapter 4, Dr. Umesiri unpacks how exaggerated self-importance fuels conflicts, worldly temptations, and spiritual unfaithfulness – likening it to a bride betraying her groom. With raw honesty and biblical wisdom, he challenges us to surrender our airs, resist the devil, and embrace a humble faith that invites God's abundant grace. From Abraham's story of redemption to practical calls for repentance, this sermon will stir your soul and inspire you to go "all in" with Jesus.

Whether you're navigating trials, seeking breakthrough, or longing for authentic growth, this episode reminds us: Real faith bows before God, and He lifts the humble. Don't miss this call to radical surrender – hit play now and let the Holy Spirit speak to your heart!

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