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Podcasts from NewChurch in Katy, Texas
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The NewChurch Live podcast hosted by Pastor Chuck Blair is dedicated to spirituality and community. We aim to be an anytime, anywhere destination for regular inspiration. It is our goal to meet you where you are on your spiritual journey. The mission of NewChurch Live is to provide an accepting space where everyone belongs. To help fit worship and spiritual inspiration into your life, not the other way around. On this podcast we will share our Sunday messaging as well as interviews with peop ...
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The Shape of Joy: A Humble Heart The shape of joy bends outward. And to bend, it depends on our desire to embrace a life-giving humility. Freed from distortions, we are open to God and open to others. From the service aired on 11/2/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the …
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Halloween's over—but the darkness didn't get the memo. This week we're talking about what happens when fake power meets real power, when superstition and control games run head-first into Jesus. Spoiler: the darkness loses. Every. Single. Time. 💬 Mic-drop moments: "Light moves into darkness. Darkness pushes back. And light wins—every single time." …
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The Shape of Joy: Mattering One of the deeply spiritual perspectives we are asked to take on is this... everyone matters. That is different from the self-esteem game. It is a far deeper 'mattering', one where we come to see others and ourselves in inspiring ways. From the service aired on 10/26/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe a…
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"Not Today, Pastor Pushy" (Acts 19:1–7) Ever been told you're "not spiritual enough"? That you just need to feel it more, cry harder, or speak in tongues to prove you've got the Holy Spirit? Yeah… same. This week's message by Pastor Frank is about what it really means to be baptized in the name of Jesus— and how the Holy Spirit isn't something you …
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The Greatest Love What do Jesus’ famous words “greater love has no one than this: that he lay down his life for his friends” really mean? Find out how we can embody this ultimate act of love. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 10/19/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts.…
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You don't have to be the complete discipleship package — you just have to do your part. That's how God's been building His Church since day one: imperfect people passing on perfect grace. 💬 "God's been running His Church on unqualified people since day one." 💬 "If we make it all about us, we'll stay stuck on the cliff talking about gravity." 💬 "Whe…
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After the Fire: Opening Our Hearts Again After the fire, we will all sit for a time in the ashes. But with God's help, we stand again and find a miracle ... our hearts opening. From the service aired on 10/12/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this …
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Ever noticed how many people have been walking away from church? Pastors. Musicians. Friends. Maybe even your kids. Maybe even you. Here's the truth—people don't usually leave because they stopped believing. They leave because they've been hurt. By hypocrisy. By spiritual abuse. By a version of Christianity that forgot the Gospel isn't "try harder"…
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After the Fire: Walking Through the Ashes We have been through those times, times where life felt like everything had been burned down to ashes. It is a time of shock, numbness, and grief. How do we make it through? How does God show up? From the service aired on 10/5/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast where…
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Can All Religions Lead to Heaven? With all of the chaos and conflict in the world today, a question emerges: is there just one group of people that have a path to God? Come see how the divine plan actively looks to lead people from every walk of life around the world to heaven. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 9/28/25 If you enjoyed thi…
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Corinth was the original "hot mess church." Divisions, lawsuits, scandal, communion like a frat party, worship like a Red Bull kindergarten—yeah, they made today's craziest charismaniacal freakshows look like Sunday naptime. But Paul didn't just yell "do better." He kept pointing them back to the only thing that holds a church together: the cross o…
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Characters that Make Life A Joy We close this series on Writing a Better Story by looking at the characters in our lives. What role can they play as God leads us from my story, to our story, to the story. From the service aired on 9/21/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is …
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Ever feel like you're giving it your all, but nothing's working? Church hurt? Culture wars? Prayers bouncing off the ceiling? Discouragement: 1. You: 0. That's how Paul felt in Corinth. Until Jesus pulled a midnight mic drop: 'Don't be afraid. I am with you. I've got people in this city.' Guess what? He still does. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Lo…
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Are Problems Problems? Can we shift our perspective with God's help to see challenges as opportunities for growth? Empowerment comes when we surrender control, embrace grace in the midst of difficulties, and remain present enough to the challenges life presents us to allow transformation to take root in our lives. From the service aired on 9/14/25 …
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Paul stood on Mars Hill and told the intellectual elite, "What you worship as unknown, I proclaim to you." This week, we looked at that sermon — and yeah, we tied in Charlie Kirk's assassination and what it means to be "Mars Hill brave" in our own cultural battleground. "There's no argument that can disprove truth, so the only response is always vi…
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Writing A Better Story: The Power of Redemption God grants each of us a simple and profound freedom ... the freedom to choose the story we live by. What story are you telling about your life? The way we frame our past can either bind us to regret or open us to hope, healing, and a redeemed future. By embracing God’s presence in our story, even the …
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Athens had Zeus, Athena, and Apollo. We've got money, sports, politics, and little glowing screens in our pockets. Same idols. New packaging. The problem? We don't even notice them anymore. Paul was disgusted. We're entertained. 💥 "If idols don't bother you, they'll consume you." 💥 "The scariest idol is the one that doesn't bother us anymore." Want…
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Calming Life's Storms Jesus and his disciples are out at sea when a storm hits. How both Jesus and the disciples handle that situation can give us invaluable insight into how we, in partnership with God, can navigate the storms in our own lives. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 8/31/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe a…
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Paying Attention We live in a culture that relentlessly promotes and celebrates "attention." Are you tired of that relentless pursuit? Would you like to find a way out and a way forward? Maybe we can shift the paradigm from chasing attention to paying attention. From the service aired on 8/24/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and…
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The church in Thessalonica was barely out of diapers when Paul wrote to them — and they were already getting mobbed for 'turning the world upside down.' Funny how the Gospel always does that. Disrupts. Offends. Wrecks people's comfort zones. They were newbies but they seemed to be rockin' it. Meanwhile, we lose our religion if Chick-fil-A runs out …
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Chasing Approval It is easy to give into the relentless chase for approval. We all want more "likes", more "views", more "friends." But chasing approval comes with a cost. What could it look like to ground our lives spiritually as a way to find the "approval" that matters? From the service aired on 8/17/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Su…
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Angel just preached his last sermon at NewChurch before heading to seminary. Spoiler: he got engaged, he's packing up the CRV for St. Louis, and he dropped some truth bombs along the way: "If your yes to Jesus still leaves you living for yourself, you didn't really say yes — you just said maybe." "Our yes to Jesus changes our lives, but His yes to …
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Choosing Life God's love is the ultimate reality. Churches, and all that are wrapped around them, are human creations and thus both beautiful and absolutely imperfect. The way forward is to make sure we are always choosing life. From the service aired on 8/10/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you g…
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You ever notice how people have really strong opinions about the Bible… without actually reading it? We scroll memes, share quotes ripped out of context, argue about "what Jesus would do" like it's a group project, and then quietly hope nobody asks us where any of that's actually written. It's like cramming for the final exam of life by… watching t…
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A More Perfect Union In a world increasingly marked by division and discord, many of us feel the burden of living in fractured communities. As Christians, how can we transcend our differences to embody a shared commitment to peace, mutual understanding, and unity? Can we become living reflections of God’s love in a way that bridges divides and offe…
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We want joy without pain. Peace without prayer. Resurrection without dying to ourselves. And somehow—we still think we're following Jesus. Watch this week's message covering the entire book of Philippians and let the irony hit you right in the Savior vibes. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Please Help support more content like this by texting th…
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It’s Ok to Not Know It’s natural to want to know what the future holds for us, but if we look around, we see that God has designed life in a way where we can never know for sure. While that can be tough to deal with at times, there is actually a great spiritual power in having to ultimately put the future in God’s hands. with Curtis Childs From the…
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"If your faith never costs you anything, it's probably not faith in Jesus." That's the sermon. Paul and Silas got thrown in prison, beaten, and still sang worship songs at midnight. Meanwhile, we're mad if someone parks in our usual spot. This one's about pain, purpose, and why God might not be trying to get you out of the hard place—but use you in…
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A Steady Heart in an Unsteady World We looked at what it is like to face our fears as storms approach. But what happens when we are "out of boat" and feel like we are drowning? How do we find a steady heart in an unsteady world that feels like it will overwhelm us? From the service aired on 7/20/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe …
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"If the only voice you trust is your own—you're being discipled by a liar and a fool." Oof. That one left a mark. We all want to believe we're following truth… but how do you know who to trust anymore? Politicians? Influencers? Yourself? Your spiritual Spotify playlist? This week at NewChurch, we talked about competing voices, the lies we buy into,…
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Stillness is the Answer Life inevitably brings storms, moments when God may feel distant, even asleep, as turbulent circumstances swirl around us. Yet within these storms lies an invitation to rediscover the quiet strength and stillness that God lovingly offers us. When we consciously choose peace over panic, the storms we face are transformed, and…
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What To Do When You Can't Help We’ve all been there: Seeing someone we care deeply about facing challenges beyond our ability to solve or relieve. In those moments, feelings of powerlessness can be overwhelming. How have you experienced this? How can we support others spiritually when practical solutions seem out of reach? From the service aired on…
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"Closed Doors (Acts 16:6–10)" Ever had a dream die? A plan crumble? A door slam shut right on your fingers while you were trying to pry it open in Jesus' name? Yeah. Us too. Paul had the Spirit of Jesus tell him "Nope" (twice!) before finally getting a vision to head somewhere he hadn't even planned. Turns out God is better at Google Maps than we a…
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Church in 2025: Faith as Attentiveness The Church in 2025 finds itself in the midst of profound transformation. Long-standing institutions and familiar structures are fading, leaving many to wonder what will take their place. How do we honor what has been, even as we release it? And in the midst of all this change, how might we rediscover faith? No…
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Jesus loves you just the way you are… but also wants you to knock it off and get out of your comfort zone. 😬 This week's sermon is all about giving up perfectly good things—for perfectly better reasons. Like the Gospel. And love. And maybe even wearing something other than black. Some of us are way too loud with our opinions. Others are way too qui…
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Ever feel like you've messed up so bad there's no coming back? Like you're permanently in someone's "Do Not Trust" file—or worse, your own? Yeah, us too. This week's message is called "God Writes Comebacks"—because He does. Even when people give up on you. Even when you give up on you. Even when your idea of a good church service involves fog machi…
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What Are Young People Thinking? What is life really like for teenagers today? What challenges do they face, and what gives them hope? What are they worried about, and what do they dream of becoming? How do they think about faith, spirituality, and their place in the world? Join us as we explore the hearts and minds of a generation coming of age in …
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Seasons Of Change As we age, life begins to speak to us in new ways. Purpose and chaos take on different shapes, no longer defined by external measures but reimagined through the quiet unfolding of the soul. Where once life moved from the outside in, it now grows from the inside out. In this spiritual turning, both purpose and disappointment reveal…
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Your voice is more powerful than you think. This message isn't just for dads, but it might challenge a few of us to stop weaponizing the silent treatment and start loving people like we actually want them in our lives. 😬 If you've ever struggled to connect with your kid, your spouse, your dad—or God—this one's for you.…
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How to Keep Your Soul Intact Ever feel like everything is unraveling - like even your soul is coming apart at the seams? Maybe it’s time to pause, breathe, and find our way back to the touchstones that bring peace, clarity, and a sense of wholeness. From the service aired on 6/8/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our po…
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Is God your sugar daddy in the sky? Your cosmic Uber driver who exists to make your life comfortable—as long as you keep Him happy? Kemper Crabb, our Head Elder at NewChurch, preached a mind-bending, soul-stretching Pentecost sermon that tackles Job, suffering, and that creepy 70s song "Vehicle"… and somehow ties it all together with spiritual warf…
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Control or Connection In our most important relationships, we face a simple but profound choice: do we want control, or do we want connection? True connection requires effort and vulnerability. It can be hard, even painful, to let go of control. But the rewards are deeper trust, greater love, and a closeness that can't be forced. Let’s talk about w…
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🎙️ This week's sermon was preached by Angel Hart. That's right—Pastor's kid, fresh off graduating college and on his way to seminary, got up and gave the message at NewChurch. So if you've ever wondered what it would sound like if Pastor Frank was younger, and more emotionally intelligent… you should probably give this one a listen. 😏 He tackles wh…
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What "Jesus Christ" Really Means The name "Jesus Christ" is more than just a way to refer to God. It's actually a signpost pointing to powerful truths about how we should live, the nature of life, and what it really means to call on the name of God. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 5/25/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscri…
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🍦 "It's not gluttony if it's Blue Bell." 🛑 False. Also—nice try. This week we're talking about the sneaky ways we justify our sin—especially the ones that feel totally normal (like sexual sin, cohabitation, and... queso addiction). It's a sermon about tape, temple prostitutes, blood sausage, and why God's design for sex is more than just outdated r…
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When to Let Go: The Gift of Moving Forward There comes a moment when holding on no longer serves us, and the only path is forward. In that surrender, guidance will come. One step at a time, we will be led. From the service aired on 5/18/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is…
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This week, we're tackling the entire book of Galatians in one message—yep, the whole thing. Six chapters. One sermon. No pressure. It's the first time we've done a Making Sense of the Bible message from the New Testament, and Galatians does not hold back. Paul is spicy. The Gospel is clear. And the bottom line? Jesus plus nothing. If you've ever fe…
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When to Let Go of a Relationship There are times in life when we must release relationships we once held dear. Sometimes this happens gradually, with time softening the transition. Other times, it arrives with suddenness and sorrow. In either case, how can we meet these changes with the grace that God gently calls us to embody? From the service air…
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Please… for the sake of humanity… listen to this message. I'm serious. If we don't figure out how to talk with each other—how to deal with conflict without setting everything on fire—then we're just going to keep ruining Thanksgiving dinners, blowing up text threads, and unfollowing each other over pineapple pizza and politics. We are living in the…
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When to Let Go of a Mindset Spiritual growth means stepping beyond familiar patterns of thought. Sometimes, the mindsets that once felt safe become barriers to the life God is calling us toward. Letting go opens the door to the new, living path that God continually offers — a path full of adventure, renewal, and true freedom. From the service aired…
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