Life Church Roanoke Podcast

Life Church Roanoke Podcast

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Welcome to the Life Church Podcast! We exist to love God, love people, and live life together. Because Jesus is our Priority, Community is our Foundation, Invitation is our Instinct, and Transformation is our Heart. Life Church has been active in the Roanoke, Virginia community since 1948 and we are affiliated with the Assemblies of God. We are committed to reaching thousands of families in the Roanoke Valley by connecting, growing, serving, going, and worshiping together! Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroafacebook.com/lifechurchroalifechurchroa.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Kingdom Minded: Week 8 - Carry Kingdom Value | Live Like You Matter | Pastor Joshua Crouse
In the final week of our Kingdom Minded series, Pastor Joshua Crouse challenges us to live lives that truly carry Kingdom value.Looking at Nehemiah, we see how the people of God made a public commitment to Him and to one another. They didn’t just feel conviction, they acted on it. They bound themselves to God and His people, reordered every area of their lives around God’s Word and His presence, and took responsibility for the House of God.This message reminds us that Kingdom-minded living isn’t passive. It’s intentio...
Published: Feb 23, 2026Duration: 52m 6s
Season 4 - Episode 3
Highlighted: A Conversation About Change - How Can We More Easily Navigate Change??
Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.Welcome back to highlighted, in this episode, Paul and Pastor Joshua sit down and talk about why getting through changes matters and how we can more easily do it. Talking about how change is u...
Published: Feb 18, 2026Duration: 28m 15s
Kingdom Minded: Week 7 - Constant Through The Change | Clear Kingdom Change | Pastor Baba Penn-Timity
This Sunday we jumped back into our Kingdom Minded series as Pastor Baba brought a powerful message titled “Constant Through the Change.” We were reminded that while seasons shift and circumstances change, God’s purposes remain steady.In a world that never seems to slow down, this message challenges us to stay anchored in Christ, live faithfully right where God has placed us, and allow Him to shape our hearts along the way. Real kingdom change doesn’t just happen around u, it happens within us, and we’re called to walk it out together as a communit...
Published: Feb 16, 2026Duration: 45m 43s
Season 4 - Episode 2
Highlighted: A Conversation About Love - How Can We Better Love The People In Our Lives??
Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.Highlighted is Back! And Today Paul and Marissa sit down and talk about practical ways in which we can love one another and better be the hands and feet of Jesus. Learning that how w...
Published: Feb 11, 2026Duration: 16m 44s
Check Your Mixture | Pastor Luke Yoder
This Sunday, we took a pause from our Kingdom Minded series for a powerful and timely message from Pastor Luke Yoder titled “Check Your Mixture.” Pastor Luke challenged us to take an honest look at our lives and ask a crucial question: Is what I’m offering to God pure—or is it mixed? In a world filled with compromised motives, blurred moral lines, and hidden struggles, this message calls believers back to the essential journey of holiness.If you’re longing for deeper intimacy with God, clarity in your walk, or a renewed passion for holiness...
Published: Feb 9, 2026Duration: 48m 52s
Season 4 - Episode 1
Highlighted: A Conversation About Being Disciples Who Disciple - What Is The Easiest Way To Learn More About Jesus??
Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.Welcome Back! To start off season 4 of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua dive into this Sunday’s sermon all about Coaching Kingdom Replication and talk about practical ways we can learn better, find community, and...
Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 35m 58s
Kingdom Minded: Week 6 - Echoes | Coaching Kingdom Replication | Pastor Joshua Crouse
Pastor Joshua was back this Sunday as we continued our Kingdom Minded series with a message called “Echoes.” In this sermon, he challenged us to think about what it really looks like to coach Kingdom replication—not just passing on information, but shaping lives that reflect Jesus and multiply faith in others.Drawing from Nehemiah 8, Pastor Joshua unpacked the importance of teaching God’s Word clearly and faithfully, addressing hearts with both truth and grace, and calling people into obedient, lived-out faith. The message also pointed us toward establishing repeatable, intentional practices that help build lasting spiritua...
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 51m 16s
Kingdom Minded: Week 5 - The Long Yes | Casting Kingdom Vision | Pastor Sarah Morris
This week, Pastor Sarah preached as we gathered online only due to the snowstorm. Continuing our Kingdom Minded series, she challenged us to cast Kingdom vision by staying faithful to God’s calling over the long haul. Teaching from Nehemiah 6 and Matthew 4, Pastor Sarah reminds us to keep saying “yes” to God—despite distractions, opposition, or changing circumstances—and to remain focused on what God has called us to build."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroalifechurchroa...
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 35m 18s
Kingdom Minded: Week 4 - Choose Your Character | Capturing Kingdom Heart | Pastor Baba Penn-Timity
In Week 4 of our Kingdom Minded series, Pastor Baba challenges us to slow down, listen well, and let our hearts reflect the Kingdom of God. Through passages like Nehemiah 5:6–13 and John 13:1–17, we’re reminded that true Kingdom living isn’t just what we believe—it’s how we treat people. This message calls us to put others before ourselves, choose compassion over comfort, and embrace a lifestyle of serving like Jesus."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroalifechurchro...
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 42m 10s
Kingdom Minded: Week 3 - The Courage To Stay | Creating Kingdom Excellence | Pastor Joshua Crouse
We continued our Kingdom Minded series with Week 3 as Pastor Joshua preached a message called “The Courage to Stay.” Drawing from Nehemiah 4:1–14, this week reminded us that trust in God is often tested in the moments where fear and fatigue start to multiply. Instead of pulling away, Nehemiah shows us what it looks like to stay connected, stay grounded, and stay focused on who God is, rather than rehearsing the fear around us. When we remember the Lord, we find the courage to keep going, keep building, and keep trusting, even when the pressure rises."I said yes t...
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 52m 48s
Kingdom Minded: Week 2 - Built by Faithfulness | Choosing Kingdom Trust | Pastor Joshua Crouse
We continued our Kingdom Minded series with Week 2, where Pastor Joshua preached a powerful message called “Built by Faithfulness.” Centered around Nehemiah 2–3, this week reminded us that living a Kingdom-minded life isn’t built in big moments, it’s built through steady, faithful obedience in the everyday. Nehemiah’s example shows us that God uses what we have, where we are, and who we’re becoming to build something bigger than ourselves."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroalifechurc...
Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 53m 51s
Kingdom Minded: Week 1 - Formed To Follow
We just kicked off our brand new series Kingdom Minded, and Pastor Joshua opened it by preaching from Nehemiah. This week’s message walked us through the rhythm of discipleship we see in Nehemiah’s life, one built on faithfulness and steady obedience. This simple rhythm: Listen, Linger, Surrender, Follow; is the foundation of a Kingdom Minded life."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroalifechurchroa.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 59m 50s
Journey To Joy: Week 3 - The Joy of Seeking - Christmas At Life 25
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Published: Dec 22, 2025Duration: 37m 55s
Season 3 - Episode 36
Highlighted: A Conversation About 2025 - How Do We Run To Joy In Our Lives??
Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode Paul and Pastor Joshua are in the North Pole talking about the year 2025 and all that God did through Life Church and the Highlighted podcast! They also breakdown the journey of j...
Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 25m 13s
Journey To Joy: Week 2 - Run To Joy
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Published: Dec 15, 2025Duration: 57m 26s
Journey To Joy: Week 1 - Joy Starts Here
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Published: Dec 8, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 58s
Season 3 - Episode 35
Highlighted: A Conversation About Walking In Our Calling - Why Is Discipleship Important??
Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode Paul and Pastor Joshua break down our last sermon of our series Holy and Whole and uncover the simple truths of discipleship. That isn’t optional, but something we all need in...
Published: Dec 3, 2025Duration: 29m 45s
Holy And Whole: Week 4 - Renewed For The Mission
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Published: Dec 1, 2025Duration: 53m 5s
Season 3 - Episode 34
Highlighted: The Thanksgiving Special - How Can I Step Into Holiness The Way God Intended??
Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode Paul and Pastor Joshua take on a fun Thanksgiving craft, but also break down Pastor’s sermon from this past Sunday. Honing in on the idea that holiness doesn’t mean we li...
Published: Nov 26, 2025Duration: 31m 49s
Holy And Whole: Week 3 - Hearing God In The Whisper
This week in our series Holy and Whole, Pastor Joshua unpacked what it really means to live a Holy Life— not the kind you “earn,” but the kind God freely gives. Through the story of Elijah, we’re reminded that God meets us in our exhaustion, restores what life has drained, and prepares us for what’s ahead. Discover how releasing what weighs you down, receiving what you’ve been missing, and reconnecting with God’s presence can reshape the journey you’re on. Tune in and be encouraged to trust Him with every step forward."I said yes to Jes...
Published: Nov 24, 2025Duration: 50m 34s