We’ve made it to the end of Season 1! In this final episode, we take a step back and look at the entire book of James—what it says, what it challenges, and how it calls us to live out our faith in real, everyday ways.From enduring trials to controlling the tongue, from showing no partiality to living out a faith that works—James doesn’t hold back. This book reminds us that real faith isn’t just something we say, it’s something we live.Join us as we reflect on the big themes, key takeaways, and how the message of James still speaks directly into our lives today.
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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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In this episode, we wrap up the book of James by looking at James 5:13–20—a powerful reminder of the role prayer plays in every season of life. Whether you’re hurting, joyful, sick, or wandering, God calls us to come to Him and to support one another in faith. We also see the importance of restoring those who have drifted and the impact one faithful believer can make.
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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 a world that thrives on instant results, James calls us to patience.

In this episode, we explore James 5:7–12 and what it means to wait on the Lord with endurance. From the farmer’s example to the faithfulness of Job, this passage reminds us to stay steadfast, guard our words, and trust God’s timing—because the Lord is near.

Whether you’re in a season of waiting or just trying to stay faithful day by day, this is a timely encouragement.
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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 5:1–6 delivers one of the strongest warnings in the entire book of James. In this passage, James confronts the dangers of trusting in wealth while ignoring injustice and the needs of others. Riches that seem secure can quickly become worthless when they replace righteousness.Join us as we look at this sobering reminder that God sees how people live, how they treat others, and where they place their trust.
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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

Have you ever confidently said, “Here’s what I’m doing next year,” without even thinking to pray about it? James 4:13–17 speaks straight into that mindset. Our lives are brief. Our control is limited. And acknowledging God’s will isn’t just a phrase — it’s a posture. In this episode, we’re talking about planning, humility, and the quiet seriousness of verse 17.
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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 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. 
Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast

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