The Gathering Podcast

In this message, Paul begins the “This Is Family” series by reminding us that we are loved by God and invited into His family. Using Scripture, stories, and table conversations, he shows that church is not just a place we attend—it is a family where we belong. Because God welcomes and accepts us, we can welcome others too. This message challenges us to notice people, make room at the table, and love like Jesus.

What does it mean to be hidden in the secret place with God? In this message, Paul walks through powerful Scriptures that show how God protects, covers, and strengthens His people in hard seasons. The secret place is not about escaping life, but about bringing our problems into God’s presence and finding peace there. When we sit with El Shaddai, the God who keeps His promises, we discover we are never alone in the storm.

This message walks through the final words of James and asks a simple but serious question: Does our life show what we say we believe? James calls believers to live with real faith, honest repentance, patient hope, powerful prayer, and love that goes after those who have wandered. This is not about being perfect. It’s about being changed by Jesus and letting our actions, words, and choices reflect Him every day.

What if your plans aren’t the whole story? This message talks about letting go of control, using what you’ve been given well, and living with open hands instead of only chasing your own way. You’ll be challenged to think about your time, talents, money, and opportunities—and ask: am I building something that really matters?

How we treat people often shows what’s really happening inside us. This message looks at the kind of posture we need in life: choosing humility, drawing close to God, and letting that change how we speak and act. Instead of tearing others down or judging them, we’re invited to become better neighbors, friends, and family members. Real faith doesn’t stay hidden—it shows up in how we love people.

In this message, Cecil Talbot walks through James 4:1–6 and asks three honest questions: Who controls my heart? Where is my heart? What is my “it”? With stories, Scripture, and real-life examples, he shows how our desires, words, choices, and conflicts reveal what is really happening inside us. This message is a clear call to let God search our hearts, remove the noise, and lead us into faithfulness, humility, and the bigger purpose He has for us together.

In this message from James 3:13–18, we learn the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. Worldly wisdom is driven by jealousy, selfish ambition, and chaos. Godly wisdom shows up through humility, peace, mercy, and good fruit. Real wisdom is not just knowing the right things—it is living them out. This message invites us to ask God for wisdom, choose wise influences, and become people who bring peace wherever we go.

Jour words are way more powerful than you think. This message dives into how one sentence can shape someone’s identity, wreck a relationship, or literally change the direction of a life—for good or bad. We talk about reckless “jokes,” gossip, online comments, and the self-talk running in your head 24/7. You’ll see how your mouth exposes what’s really in your heart, why hurt people hurt people with their words, and how to flip the script—using your voice to speak life, call out potential, and bring healing instead of damage. If you’ve ever said, “I didn’t mean it,” this is for you.

James says your tongue is tiny but terrifyingly powerful. In this message, we unpack how one comment, one DM, one “joke” can actually steer someone’s future—or your own. It’s not just “watch your mouth”; it’s “watch your heart,” because your words expose what’s really inside. From AI clapbacks to a martyr who sang at his execution, you’ll see how speech can carry shame, healing, death, or life. If you’ve ever said, “I didn’t mean it,” this is for you. Learn how to use your voice with weight, integrity, and real influence.

What do you do when life doesn’t look like you thought it would—and your faith starts to feel more like work than love? In this message, we look at what the Bible says about faith and works, and why what you do can’t be the core of who you are. Using the story of Mary and Martha, we talk about burnout, cynicism, disappointment, and how to return to your “first love” by sitting at Jesus’ feet again. This is for anyone who’s tired, confused, or quietly wondering who they are now.