The Renew Podcast

Have you ever wondered whether what you're sensing is really God, or just your own feelings talking? You are not alone, and you are not the first to ask.
In this episode of Renew, Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard talk honestly about one of the most common questions they hear, whether from brand new believers or people who have followed Jesus for years: how do you know when it's the Holy Spirit guiding you, and when it isn't?
Gina and Meghen walk through why feelings are real but unreliable as a guide, how peace (not certainty) is often the confirming sign, why community and trusted voices matter in testing what you sense, and what it looks like to actually wait on God instead of rushing ahead of Him. They also share personal stories from their own marriages and parenting about learning to move in unity rather than going it alone.
If you have ever felt confused about hearing from God, this conversation offers a clear, grace-filled way forward.
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Are you tired of white-knuckling your way through every hardship, hoping you can just push through on your own strength? If you've felt like resilience means faking it until you make it, this conversation is for you.
In this episode of Renew, Pastor Gina and Meghen Haggard dig into what true resilience looks like from a biblical perspective. They talk through the difference between the world's version of resilience (grit, hustle, bootstraps) and the resilience the Holy Spirit produces in us through connection to Him. They cover why resilience is not automatic, the role of honesty and vulnerability in healing, and why the right people in your life matter more than we often admit.
Topics covered:

• Why resilience takes intentionality, not just time
• The difference between worldly resilience and Spirit-produced resilience
• How suppressing pain shows up in our bodies
• Why connection and community are not optional
• The fruit of the Spirit as evidence of true resilience
  Key passages referenced:
• Psalm 1:3
• 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
• Galatians 5:22-23

If this conversation resonated with you and you want to get connected at Opendoor, text RENEW to 45000.
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Are you waiting to feel ready before you lead? What if the Lord does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called?
Pastor Gina, Meghen, and guest Christy Hubbard, ministries lead at Opendoor, talk through what it looks like when women lead in their homes, workplaces, friendships, and small groups. They cover Colossians 1:12, the fear of leading alone, and why one person showing up is enough.
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Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or opendoorchurch.com
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Are you feeling stretched thin in the season you're in? If you've felt the weight of burnout while still trying to show up for the people who need you, this episode will encourage you.
Part two continues the conversation with Meredith of East Carolina Study Center. She talks about walking through burnout, the community of women who've held her accountable over the years, and the moment God called her to step into the role of executive director. Meredith also shares about house moms and dads, the volunteers who show up weekly to be a steady presence for EC students, and practical ways you can pray, volunteer, or give.
Learn more or get involved at ecstudycenter.org

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Are you wondering what it looks like when God takes a broken story and turns it into a mission? If you've felt like your past disqualifies you from what's next, this episode is for you.
On this episode of Renew, Gina and Meghen sit down with Meredith, founder and board member of EC Study Center in Greenville, NC. Meredith shares her testimony, meeting Jesus at 19, marrying her husband Rich, adopting three children from Ethiopia, and losing everything in the flood after Hurricane Floyd. She also shares how a simple conversation turned into EC Study Center, a home away from home for college students at ECU and Pitt Community College.

This is part one of a two-part conversation. Part two covers burnout, the volunteers who sustain this ministry, and how you can get involved.
Learn more about ECU Study Center at ecstudycenter.org

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You want real friendships. The kind where you can actually say what's going on and someone shows up. But building that kind of community is harder than it sounds, and most of us have a few good reasons to keep our guard up.
In this episode, Pastor Gina and Meghen talk honestly about intentional relationships with other believers. They get into the cost of vulnerability, what happens when we isolate, why staying close to people in pain keeps us close to God, and what one practical next step actually looks like.

Wherever you are in your faith or your relationships, this conversation meets you there.
Text RENEW to 45000 to connect, request prayer, or share your story. Learn more at opendoorchurch.com.

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Something new is coming from Opendoor Church. Better Together is a podcast built around the belief that we grow best when we hear from many voices, not just one. Each season will bring in different guests, facilitators, elders, and staff to speak into different seasons of life.

The first season is for young adults, unpacking the hard and often disorienting shift from youth group to college ministry to adulthood.

Subscribe to Better Together now at opendoorchurch.com so you're ready for episode one.

Prayer can feel intimidating—especially when life feels busy, messy, or overwhelming. But what if prayer was never meant to be complicated?
In this episode of The Renew Podcast, Pastor Gina, Meghen, and special guest Angie Cline dive into the spiritual discipline of prayer and how it can become a natural, daily rhythm instead of a rigid religious routine.
From praying at the kitchen sink to learning how to hear God’s voice in the middle of everyday life, this conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and encouragement for every season—whether you’re a young mom, a college student, or someone who has been walking with God for years.
They discuss:
 How to make prayer practical and personal
 Why prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue
 Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit
 Intercessory prayer and standing in the gap for others
 What to do when distractions, shame, or anger make prayer feel hard
 Biblical models for prayer in Matthew 6, John 17, and Romans 8
Prayer is not about perfection; it’s about relationship.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I praying the right way?” this episode is for you.
 Resources mentioned:
– The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
– Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard Foster
– Matthew 6
– John 17
– Romans 8
– Ephesians 1 & 6
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What is an Altar Night, and why does it matter right now?
In this powerful conversation, Pastor Aaron shares the heart behind Altar Nights at Opendoor Church and why he believes God is calling us back to something deeper. This isn’t about creating a moment; it’s about creating space for God to move.
We talk about:

• What actually happens during an Altar Night
• Why physical obedience matters in your faith journey
• How to move from routine to real encounter
• What to do if you don’t “feel” anything
• Why hunger for God changes everything

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or just hungry for more of God—this conversation is for you.
 God is still moving. The question is this: are we making room?
 Join us for Altar Nights at Opendoor Church
 Come expectant. Come hungry. Come ready.
 Share this with someone who needs a fresh encounter with God.
Find out more info at: https://opendoorchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/104215

You've got the desire to live with more intention. But somewhere between a word of the year you already forgot and a to-do list that never ends, it starts to feel like one more standard you can't meet.
In part two of this conversation, Pastor Gina and Meghen get practical. They walk through the key areas where intentionality actually shows up in real life: your relationship with the Lord, your friendships, your marriage, your season. And they land on something that might surprise you. Being intentional isn't about doing more. It's about paying attention to what's already right in front of you.
They talk about what it looks like to be God-active instead of culturally reactive, why vulnerability with the Lord is the best gauge of where you really are, how to reflect and release at the end of the day instead of picking yourself apart, and why the most intentional thing you can do might just be dropping something off at someone's door without waiting to be asked.
Text RENEW or WOMEN to 45000 to share your story, submit a prayer request, or connect with the Opendoor women's community.