The holidays are meant to be joyful—but let’s be honest, family gatherings can also be complicated. In this episode, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Brad and Kate Aldrich—licensed therapists, coaches, and mental health professionals—to talk about navigating those tricky family dynamics that surface during Christmas.

Together, they unpack why old tensions resurface, how to set healthy boundaries (and when to simply take a bathroom break!), and how grief, expectations, and family history shape our experiences around the table. Whether you’re dreading an awkward dinner or hoping to build new traditions with grace, this conversation offers wisdom, humor, and hope for finding peace and connection in the midst of it all.

Resources Mentioned:

Download the Reality Church Advent Guide

🎧 Still Becoming One Podcast  (Apple or Spotify)

Aldrich Ministries - Brad & Kate's services and resources

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 In this Christmas conversation, Pastors Lindsey, Joe, and Joel sit down to share both the joy and the real challenges we face during the holiday season. From overspending to overcommitting to overlooking what matters most, they unpack the three most common mistakes we all make—and how to choose a more meaningful, peaceful, Christ-centered Christmas instead. Filled with personal stories, practical wisdom, and pastoral insight, this episode will help you enter Advent with intention, create space for what truly matters, and keep Jesus and loving people at the heart of the season.

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Advent is more than counting down the days to Christmas—it’s an ancient rhythm of hope, peace, joy, and love that has shaped Christians for centuries. In this episode, Pastor Lindsey invites you to rediscover the beauty and meaning of Advent, and how engaging a simple traditions can help you slow down and center your heart on Jesus. You’ll also hear how to start your own Advent practice at home, and why joining the tradition of God’s family through the ages can bring life and meaning to your Christmas season.

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Secrecy might be the discipline we talk about the least—but need the most. In this episode, Pastors Lindsey and Connor dive into Jesus’ invitation to practice good works without applause or performance. They identify the warning signs of craving recognition, unpack how hidden obedience purifies our motives, and show how secrecy creates room for humility, freedom, and true intimacy with God. This episode will open up a whole new way of walking with Him that purifies our hidden desires and deepens our relationship with Jesus.

Resources:
You can hear Pastor Connor's Sunday sermon on Spiritual Disciplines here.

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In the finale of our Spiritual Disciplines series, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Joe and Danielle to unpack the discipline of service—an outward practice that forms our inner life. Starting with Jesus’ words in Mark 10:42–45, they reframe greatness as giving away power in love, offering a counter-cultural path that resists recognition and reshapes the heart.

They talk candidly about seasons of life (when serving feels hidden or thankless), the difference between “helping” and Christlike service, and how to cultivate a posture of generosity with our time, energy, gifts, and skills—often in ways no one sees.

An Idea to Get Started:

Pair service with your real life this week—do one unseen and generous act of love. Start by praying,“Jesus, make me aware of where you are serving today—and let me join You there.”  Listen and look to where He might invite you to join him in service as your day and week unfolds. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
• The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
• Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton

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In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastor Joe and Danielle to talk about the often-overlooked discipline of silence and solitude. Together, they unpack what it means to step away from the noise, hurry, and constant input of everyday life to rest in the quiet presence of God.

They discuss the biblical roots of this practice—from Jesus withdrawing to lonely places, to the ways saints throughout history have sought stillness with God—and share how it’s shaped their own spiritual journeys. You’ll hear honest reflections about why silence can feel intimidating, how it confronts our inner noise, and why it might actually feel harder before it feels peaceful.

Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen this rhythm, this conversation offers practical ways to start: pairing silence with daily activities, setting aside short moments of stillness, and trusting that God is working even when you can’t feel it.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Book: Invitation to Silence and Solitude by Ruth Haley Barton
• Quote: “Silence and solitude is not about doing nothing—it’s about creating space to be with the One who does the transforming.” — Dallas Willard

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In this honest, hope-filled episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Worship Pastors Calvin and Ezra to unpack two practices that belong together: confession and worship. They discuss why ongoing confession is a grace-filled discipline for people who are already forgiven, and share how bringing sin into the light leads to healing, freedom, and deeper community.

From small-group moments of courageous honesty to the weekly rhythms that keep our hearts tender, the conversation shows how confession doesn’t push us away from God—it draws us near to the reality of His presence. You’ll come away with practical next steps for confessing to God and trusted friends, and a renewed vision for living a life of worship that reshapes your desires and strengthens your joy.

The episode closes with a moving benediction from the book, Every Moment Holy.

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In this joyful episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastors Mike and Calvin to talk about a spiritual practice that might surprise you—celebration. Together they explore how God not only allows but commands His people to celebrate, feast, and remember His goodness. The conversation dives into the biblical roots of celebration, why gratitude is at its core, and how shared joy strengthens families and church communities.

From feasts in the Old Testament to family “waffle days” and church barbecues, this episode paints a picture of what it looks like to intentionally practice joy—even in a world full of sorrow. You’ll come away inspired to mark moments of God’s faithfulness, celebrate with others, and remember that joy is not a distraction from reality—it’s a declaration of hope.

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In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, we explore the spiritual disciplines around Scripture—both meditation and study. Too often, we either rush through reading the Bible or approach it only for information. But God invites us into something deeper through two wonderful spiritual disciplines around scripture. Meditation, a slowing down, listening, and allowing His Word to shape our hearts and transform our lives.  Study, slowing down to understand and learn the meaning of this ancient text so that it shapes and transforms our lives. Whether you’re new to engaging the Bible or looking to grow in your practices, this conversation will equip you to encounter God’s Word in a richer, more life-giving way.

Mentioned in this Episode:
The Bible Project Videos on Youtube
The Bible Project Website for Free Tools & Courses
Blue Letter Bible Resource Website

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In this episode of the Pursue Reality Podcast, Pastor Lindsey sits down with Pastors Joe and Joel to explore the gift of Sabbath. Together they unpack why Sabbath is more than just a day off—it’s an invitation to stop, rest, delight, and trust God in a culture of constant busyness. The conversation dives into biblical foundations, personal stories, and practical ways to rediscover Sabbath as a life-giving rhythm that brings freedom, joy, and deeper intimacy with God.

Mentioned in this Episode:
Book:
Common Prayer Pocket Edition - Shane Claiborne & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
(Final prayer that was read was taken from this book of prayer)

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