Weekday Podcast

In this second day of walking through the Book of Revelation, Pastor Chuck Allen explores one of Scripture's most comforting images: Jesus standing among the seven lampstands. Drawing from John's vision on the island of Patmos, Pastor Chuck unpacks the profound truth that Jesus doesn't observe His church from a safe distance—He stands in the midst of it, present among imperfect, struggling, weary congregations just like ours. Whether your church is faithful or faltering, whether your faith feels strong or fragile, Jesus is there—not just watching, but holding His people in His hands. This episode offers powerful encouragement for anyone feeling […]

In this encouraging weekday podcast, Pastor Chuck Allen begins a series exploring the Book of Revelation by dismantling one of the biggest misconceptions believers have about this final book of the Bible. Rather than approaching Revelation as a confusing, frightening catalog of end-times disasters filled with beasts and strange symbols, Pastor Chuck invites listeners to see it for what its name actually means: an "unveiling" or revelation of Jesus Christ himself. Written to real churches facing real struggles, Revelation wasn't intended as a spiritual puzzle for scholars to decode, but as a source of encouragement for ordinary believers trying to follow […]

What if the reason you haven't moved forward isn't because you don't know what to do, but because you've been waiting for the perfect moment to start? In today's final episode of this week's series on Elijah, we discover that after God fed the exhausted prophet and whispered to him on the mountain, He gave Elijah something remarkably practical: three names and three concrete next steps. God didn't say "go save the nation"—He gave small, specific assignments. The danger we all face isn't a dramatic collapse; it's quietly letting another year pass while waiting for life to settle down, for the […]

Do you ever feel like you're the only one still showing up, still trying, still fighting to do the right thing when it would be so much easier to quit? In today's episode of the Weekday Podcast, we return to the prophet Elijah at the mountain of God, where he tells the Lord twice, "I alone am left"—convinced he's the last faithful person standing. But God's response isn't comfort; it's correction. There are seven thousand others who haven't bowed to false gods, people Elijah couldn't see past his own exhaustion. Isolation has a specific way of lying to us—it whispers that […]

Are you so busy waiting for God to show up in a dramatic way that you're missing His gentle whisper right in front of you? In today's episode of the Weekday Podcast, we continue following the prophet Elijah to the mountain of God, where he witnesses an incredible display of power—violent wind tearing rocks apart, a mighty earthquake, and roaring fire. But in a stunning twist, God isn't in any of those spectacular moments. Instead, He shows up in something far quieter: a gentle whisper. This isn't a story about listening harder; it's about God dismantling our assumption that His presence […]

What if the spiritual breakthrough you're seeking actually starts with something as simple as a meal and a nap? In today's episode of the Weekday Podcast, we continue the story of the prophet Elijah and discover God's surprising first response to a man in crisis. When Elijah was at his lowest point, asking God to end his life, God didn't send a rebuke or a pep talk—He sent an angel with bread and water. Before addressing Elijah's fear, theology, or complaints, God made sure his body was cared for first. This powerful truth challenges our tendency to spiritualize everything and skip […]

Ever wondered why you sometimes feel emptiest right after your biggest wins? In this episode of the Weekday Podcast, we explore the surprising emotional crash that can follow our greatest accomplishments—and why feeling flat after a major victory doesn't mean your faith is failing. Through the story of the prophet Elijah, who went from calling down fire from heaven to asking God to let him die in less than 24 hours, we'll discover that even the most spiritually strong among us can't skip being human. If you've ever felt guilty for not feeling triumphant after giving everything you had, this episode […]

In this powerful episode, Pastor Chuck Allen revisits one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels—the feeding of the five thousand—and uncovers a truth we desperately need to hear today. Drawing from John 6, Matthew 14, Mark 6, and Luke 9, Pastor Chuck explores how a small boy's lunch of five loaves and two fish became a feast for thousands, not because the offering was impressive, but because it was surrendered into the hands of Jesus. If you've ever looked at a need in your life—whether in your family, your workplace, or your community—and thought, "I don't have enough to […]

In this encouraging episode, Pastor Chuck Allen explores the profound connection between knowing your sacred worth and living with bold faith. Drawing from Matthew 10 and Jesus's teaching about sparrows, he reminds us that true courage to speak about our faith doesn't come from confidence in ourselves, but from the deep assurance that we are seen, known, and treasured by our Heavenly Father. Before you step into that difficult conversation, challenging meeting, or moment where you feel called to share your faith, Pastor Chuck offers a simple but powerful practice to ground yourself in the reality that you are never unseen, […]

Yesterday we met Gaius—the friend who opened his door and made room for the gospel. Today, the story takes a turn. Because every faith family has a Gaius, but if we're honest, every faith family also has a Diotrephes. In today's weekday podcast, Pastor Chuck walks us through the second half of Third John, where we meet a man who loved being first more than he loved being faithful. Diotrephes didn't just refuse to welcome traveling teachers—he kicked out anyone who did. He used his influence to make the church smaller, not wider. But John doesn't leave us with just a […]