What if the hard season you’ve been walking through has quietly become a cycle? How can you tell the difference between a difficult season and a destructive cycle?

In this episode of The Canvascast, Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel continue the conversation surrounding our The Struggle Is Real series and dig deeper into depression, anxiety, fear, spiritual strongholds, and the patterns that can keep us stuck.

If you’ve been dealing with a pattern you can’t seem to shake, feeling worn down, or wondering how faith actually helps in the middle of real-life struggles, this conversation is for you.

What if the emotions controlling your life aren’t something you have to keep living under?

Season 4 of The Canvascast kicks off with Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel diving deeper into Canvas Church’s new series, The Struggle Is Real, and an honest conversation about emotional and mental health through a biblical lens.

In this episode, Mark and Robby talk about the difference between experiencing emotions and being ruled by them. They unpack why self-awareness and personal responsibility matter, how patterns from our past can continue shaping us, and why understanding where a struggle came from doesn’t give it permission to control where we’re going.

If you’ve ever felt controlled by your emotions, haunted by your past, or frustrated by a pattern you can’t seem to break, this conversation is for you.

What if prayer was never meant to sound polished? In this episode of The Canvascast, Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel unpack the raw, honest, and deeply personal side of prayer — the kind that happens in frustration, desperation, silence, and intimacy with God.

Pastor Mark opens up about difficult seasons in ministry, planting Canvas Church, and the moments where his prayers sounded less like church language and more like honest conversations with a loving Father. From bold prayers and spiritual discipline to prison ministry, baptisms, and trusting God through uncertainty, this episode is a powerful reminder that prayer is less about performance and more about presence.

Whether your prayer life feels strong, messy, silent, or inconsistent, this conversation will encourage you to come honestly before God and discover the intimacy He offers.

Listen now to Episode 10 of The Canvascast and lean into a deeper, more authentic conversation with God.

This week on The Canvascast, Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel unpack one of the most unexpected Mother’s Day messages we’ve ever had at Canvas Church.

Starting in 1 Kings 3 with the story of two prostitutes standing before Solomon, this conversation dives into identity, surrender, prayer, wisdom, and the reality that God works through imperfect people. In this episode we’re getting honest. If you ever wondered if your past, failures, or imperfections makes you unusable, listen to this episode today!

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In this episode, Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel talk about the reality that marriage isn’t always easy—it’s layered, stretching, and at times, messy. But it’s also deeply meaningful when viewed through the lens it was designed for.

Building off the idea of God First Marriages, this conversation explores how marriage is more than just two people coming together—it’s a reflection of something greater. From navigating differences in personality and background to understanding the deeper purpose behind covenant, we unpack what it looks like to stay committed when things aren’t simple.

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Love God. Love people. Serve others. This is the vision of Canvas Church, led by Pastor J. Mark Johns, based in Alachua, Florida.

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In this episode of the Canvascast, Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel take a deeper look at the early church in the book of Acts—what changed in the disciples, where their boldness came from, and how the Holy Spirit transformed ordinary people into powerful witnesses.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about who the Holy Spirit is or what He does, this conversation breaks it down in a clear and practical way. This isn’t just theology—it’s about how God still works in and through us today.

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Love God. Love people. Serve others. This is the vision of Canvas Church, led by Pastor J. Mark Johns, based in Alachua, Florida.

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In this episode of the Canvascast, Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel keep the conversation going around spiritual warfare—specifically how failure can quietly become a foothold in our lives. It’s not just about messing up. It’s about what happens next. The discouragement, the lies we start believing, and the way those moments can shape how we see ourselves and God.

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Love God. Love people. Serve others. This is the vision of Canvas Church, led by Pastor J. Mark Johns, based in Alachua, Florida.

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In this episode of The Canvascast! Lead Pastor J. Mark Johns and Executive Pastor Robby Rassel unpack the reality of spiritual warfare—what it is and what it isn't, and why understanding the unseen world changes everything.

The real battle isn't flesh and blood. It's deeper that circumstances, emotions, or surface-level problems.

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Love God. Love people. Serve others. This is the vision of Canvas Church, led by Pastor J. Mark Johns, based in Alachua, Florida.

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