Real Talk

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had a Teaching Pastor at Faith Church? So what does that role actually do, and what does this mean for Pastor Joe? Meet Cameron Sandel, our new Teaching Pastor, learn about him, his role on staff, and how he and Joe will work closely to grow and shepherd our church family.

Our nation was rocked by the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. While some churches chose to address this tragedy in their Sunday services, others did not. Pastor Josh Ott joins Pastor Joe in discussing what led to their decision to choose silence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How they personally reacted to the tragic news
- How they make decisions in how/what they’ll lead each Sunday
- What led to their decision not to specifically reference Charlie Kirk by name
- What concerns they have for the church when events like this happen
- How they view the role/responsibility of Sunday worship services, the church, the pastor
- Looking back, if they would have done anything differently
- What the body of Christ can learn from events like this

In a world that is constantly challenging what we think we know to be true, how do we decipher what is actually the truth? By exploring both cultural and theological perspectives, Pastor Joe unpacks the evolution of truth in our society while providing some tangible practical applications. Watch the full video here.

We’re hitting the pause button on #RealTalk just for bit as we evaluate what we’ve done in the past and where #RealTalk can go in the future. And we’d love to hear your thoughts as well! Listen as Pastor Joe and Michál discuss the original intent for #RealTalk and how it’s evolved over the last few years. Then drop a comment below or send us an email ([email protected]) and let us know what you’d like to hear more (or less!) of in #RealTalk’s future. Watch the full video here.

Whether retiring, transitioning to a new job, or ending a relationship, our goal should be to finish well. As we soon wrap up 2022, Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss the principles of how to end well. Watch the full video here.

We talk a lot about avoiding sin, but what happens when we actually sin? How do we respond or bounce back from our sinful behavior? Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss best practices to acknowledge and address the way our sin has affected our relationship with God and our relationship with others. Watch the full video here.

Christmastime is filled with lots of tradition, and those traditions look different for every family. From Advent calendars to cookies for Santa to Elf on the Shelf, there are all kinds of fun activities tied to December – but how do these relate to the birth of Jesus? Pastor Brad and Michál discuss if there’s any harm or foul to celebrating Santa in a Christian family. Watch the full video here.

In last week’s episode, we discussed our responsibility in addressing sin in other Christians, but what is our responsibility, if any, in addressing sinful behavior in a non-believer? Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss the nuances in approaching this conversation with believers vs non-believers as well as the importance of weighing your relationship with this person before approaching the conversation.

Watch the full video here.

We’ve all witnessed sinful behavior in other Christians, so what do we do about it? What exactly is our responsibility as believers? Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss our role as Christians and how our own heart plays an important factor in what we do with this information.

We’ve all heard the verse that warns against being “unequally yoked,” so what does that mean when it comes to marriage or dating? Is this something we should even consider when partnering with someone in business? Pastor Joe and Pastor Brad discuss the challenges that come with relationships where one person has a heart for God and the other does not.

Watch the full video here.