A message from our resident teacher, Steve Shives, on what it means to delight in walking the Narrow Way as followers of Jesus. Instead of seeing the Narrow Path as restrictive or heavy, Steve teaches how Scripture reveals it as the place of true joy, freedom, and life.

In this teaching, he unpacks how choosing God’s way—over comfort, culture, or compromise—leads to a deeper intimacy with Jesus. The Narrow Way isn’t just the right path… It’s the joyful one.

This message will encourage you to walk faithfully, wholeheartedly, and with delight as you follow Jesus in every part of your life.

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Paul often calls himself a bondservant of Jesus Christ—a title that speaks to total devotion, surrendered identity, and joyful obedience. In this episode, we explore what “bondservant” meant in the Bible, why Paul chose it, and how embracing this identity transforms the way we follow Jesus today.

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Every believer faces a wilderness season—times that feel dry, quiet, or hidden. But in Scripture, the wilderness is where God forms us, tests our hearts, and prepares us for what’s ahead. If you’re in a season of stretching or waiting, this message offers clarity and encouragement. God isn’t punishing you—He’s preparing you.

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What is the Narrow Way—and what is it not?

Steve Shives breaks down Jesus’ words in a way that brings clarity, conviction, and joy. The Narrow Way isn’t a life of restriction… It’s the path of true freedom and closeness with Jesus.

Walk it with delight. Walk it with purpose. Walk it with Him.

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This week we have an incredible episode on WORLDLINESS and HOLINESS!

Austin, Jules, Mena, and Alex discuss what it actually looks like to walk in holiness with the Holy Spirit and what living in worldliness is and looks like.

We pray this episode encourages, blesses, and strengthens your walk with Jesus!

Come out and come UP!

We're back with a brand new episode on the POWER OF TESTIMONY! This week Drew, Austin, Jocelyn, and Kerri discuss why sharing testimonies is so powerful. Drew also shares his testimony of what the Lord did in his heart and life over the past few years.

We pray this episode blesses and encourages you to share your testimony with your local body and listen to others as they share with you!

This week, Alex, Kerri, Drew, and Ellie answer the question "What is sanctification?". Many times this big word can scare off new believers, and old too, but we want to de-mystify what sanctification is and our role in it!

We pray this episode encourages you to stay in the uncomfortable refinement with the Lord and gives you strength to continue along your sanctification journey!

In this episode, we are joined by our friends Spencer and Gabbie Clapp where we discuss what being vulnerable actually looks like and why it's so crucial to our relationships.

Welcome to the first OFFICIAL episode of the Freedom House Podcast! In this episode, Austin, Alex, Ellie, and Mena discuss what it looks like to "people please", what it looks like to genuinely serve others, and where the line gets drawn between the two.

We pray this episode encourages you, strengthens your inner man, and gives you practicals to help you in your walk with the Lord!