James 4:7–12 is a call to action.
Submit to God.
Resist the devil.
Draw near.
Cleanse your hands.
Purify your hearts.

Humble yourselves.In this episode, we unpack what it really means to surrender to the Lord in a culture that celebrates self. James doesn’t offer self-help — he offers soul help. We’ll talk about spiritual warfare, repentance, humility, and why speaking against one another reveals more about our hearts than we think.If you’ve ever struggled with pride, comparison, criticism, or feeling distant from God — this passage is for you
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.🌄

The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 
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James doesn’t hold back in this passage.

In James 4:4–6, we’re confronted with a sobering truth: friendship with the world is enmity with God. What does that actually mean for us as believers trying to live faithfully in a culture that constantly pulls at our hearts?In this episode, we talk about spiritual loyalty, divided affections, pride, and the beautiful hope tucked into verse 6 — “But he giveth more grace.” Even when we wander. Even when we choose wrongly. His grace is still greater
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 

Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

James 3:16–4:3 invites us to look deeper than surface-level conflict and examine the desires driving our hearts. In this episode, we talk about envy, selfish ambition, and the internal battles that spill into our relationships.James reminds us that wisdom from above looks very different from the world’s version of success — and that our motives matter when we come to God in prayer
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 
Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

James 3:13-18 challenges us to look beyond knowledge and ask where our wisdom comes from. Is it driven by pride or shaped by peace? In this episode of The High Places Podcast, Preachers Bryan Harwood and Guy Roberts examine the marks of godly wisdom and why it matters in everyday life.
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 
Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday 
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

James 3:1–5 reminds us that something small can have enormous influence. In this episode, we step into James’ warning about the power of the tongue—especially for those who teach—and the responsibility that comes with our words. Like a bit in a horse’s mouth or a rudder on a ship, our speech can steer lives, relationships, and faith in powerful ways. Join us as we explore why James urges humility, caution, and intentionality in what we say—and how surrendering our words to God can change everything.
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 
Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday 
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

In this episode of The High Places, the conversation continues through James 2 as we look at verses 21-26 and the powerful truth that genuine faith is never passive. James points us to Abraham and Rahab as living examples of faith that moves--faith that acts in obedience and trust. Together, we unpack what it really means when Scripture says that faith without works is dead, and how a living faith shows itself through action. This episode challenges us to examine not just what we believe, but how our beliefs are lived out daily. 
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 
Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday 
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

What does real faith actually look like? In this episode of The High Places, we walk through James 2:14–20 and wrestle with one of Scripture’s most challenging truths: faith without works is dead.James doesn’t mince words, and neither does this passage. We talk about the difference between simply believing and truly living out what we say we believe, how genuine faith produces action, and why works don’t save us—but they do reveal what’s alive in our hearts.If you’ve ever struggled with how faith and obedience fit together, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and refocus you on what authentic, active faith looks like.
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 
Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

In this episode of The High Places, Pastors Guy Roberts and Bryan Harwood dive into James 2:1-13, exploring what it means to truly live out faith without favoritism. They unpack how our actions reveal our hearts, why showing mercy matters, and how love fulfills the law. Tune in for practical insights on living a faith that reflects Christ in every relationship. 
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 

Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday 
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

This week on The High Places, the conversation centers on James 1:19–27.
James gives practical instruction for everyday Christian living—calling believers to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. The passage challenges us to examine how we respond to God’s Word and whether we are merely hearing it or truly living it out.This episode looks at the danger of self-deception, the importance of controlling the tongue, and what James describes as pure religion—a faith that shows itself through obedience, compassion, and a transformed life. It’s a reminder that God’s Word is meant to change us, not just inform us
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.

🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 

Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

This week on High Places, we’re celebrating the true meaning of Christmas as we walk through Luke chapters 1 and 2, reflecting on the miracle of Christ’s birth and God’s faithfulness from promise to fulfillment. This special episode also features two very special guests—Ms. Wanda and Ms. Tonya, the wives of Preacher Guy and Preacher Bryan. Together, they share heartfelt testimonies of God’s grace, faithfulness, and redemption, reminding us that the same God who worked through ordinary people in the Christmas story is still at work in our lives today. It’s a powerful, encouraging, and joy-filled conversation that points us back to the hope we have because Christ came. Grab your coffee, settle in, and join us as we celebrate Jesus this Christmas season.
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Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. 
Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday 
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast