Flatirons Community Church Audio Podcast

Ever feel like God has left you to figure life out on your own?We often imagine the Christmas story as peaceful, sweet, and wrapped in lights—but the real story was messy, dangerous, and filled with fear. This message flips our Christmas expectations by revealing what Mary and Joseph were really walking through: shame, stress, and silence from the people around them. What if the most sacred story in history actually mirrors your real life more than you ever imagined?Mary and Joseph didn't survive because life got easier—they made it because they believed God was with them. Emmanuel wasn’t just a name—it was the truth they clung to in the dark. And that same God who entered their brokenness is with you now. Not because you earned it, but because he wants to be. If you’ve ever felt abandoned, this truth might be the only thing holding you together: God is still with you.Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@Flatirons

What if the real Christmas story wasn’t peaceful at all—but full of fear, shame, and chaos? This week, we tear down the postcard version of Christmas and step into what really happened to Mary and Joseph. They were rejected, misunderstood, constantly on the move, and raising a child the world wasn’t ready for. Maybe that sounds familiar. If you’re walking through a season of anxiety, rejection, or just wondering where God is in all of it, this story is for you. Because Jesus didn’t just come into perfection. He came into the mess. And He’s still with us today. Mary and Joseph didn’t make it through those long, lonely years because life was easy. They made it because they believed God was with them. That’s what the name Immanuel means. And it’s not just past tense. It’s present. Whether you’re battling fear, depression, shame, or just trying to make it through the holidays without falling apart, this story reminds us of something powerful. God doesn’t run from the mess. He enters it. He stays. He saves. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@Flatirons

What do you do when God tells you something you don’t want to hear? Most of us want a Jesus who fixes our problems, not one who confronts our sin. But what if real peace, purpose, and power are only found when we stop editing the Bible and start trusting it? In this message, we look at Joseph, the man God trusted to raise His Son. Joseph obeyed God's Word even when it cost him his comfort, his reputation, and his future. This talk challenges all of us to stop living over God's Word and start living under it. Because obedience, even when it’s hard, always leads to freedom. When you submit to God’s Word, you don’t just find rules. You find peace, strength, identity, and promises that hold up even when everything else falls apart. You may not understand it. You may not agree with it. But you can trust the God who gave it. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@Flatirons Topics Covered:Trusting God when life doesn’t make senseStanding under the authority of ScriptureObedience over understandingSacrificial love and quiet faithHow culture and science are catching up to God's truthLiving a life shaped by the Bible, not personal preference

Explore how interruptions in life can be divine invitations. Through Joseph’s story, the podcast reveals that broken plans can lead to unexpected grace and purpose. It emphasizes trusting God's timing and recognizing that our flaws can showcase His redemption. Listeners are encouraged to view life's challenges as opportunities for mercy over judgment, all while obeying God even in uncertainty. A thought-provoking journey through the messy but beautiful aspects of faith and obedience awaits.

Think you’re the one holding it all together? What if the pressure you're feeling is coming from forgetting who really is?This message digs into the brutal truth behind why so many of us—especially men—are overwhelmed, burned out, and secretly afraid of dropping the ball. When we forget what God’s done, we start living like everything depends on us. But God knew we’d forget, so He built reminders into the rhythm of life. This talk will challenge you to stop pretending you’re fine and start building habits that help you remember His faithfulness. Because when you do, the weight gets lighter, the lies lose power, and you start living free.Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@Flatirons

What if freedom isn’t a destination, but a road you walk every day? Life rarely plays out the way we imagined. One minute you’re chasing a dream, the next you’re wondering how it all fell apart. This message is for the guy stuck in the middle of the mess, who’s tired of pretending everything’s fine. Whether it's a delay, a detour, or a disappointment, this is your reminder that God still walks with people who feel lost. The road to freedom is not about perfection. It’s about motion. One honest step at a time. This message unpacks three simple but powerful keys: Recognize His Presence, Remember His Promises, and Rely on His People. Jesus isn’t just waiting at the finish line. He’s walking right beside you, even when you don’t recognize Him. The good news is, you don’t have to get it all right. You just have to keep going. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@Flatirons

Michael Cohen, CFO at Flatirons Community Church, shares his insights on stewardship and faith-driven generosity. He recounts heartwarming stories of new believers stepping forward, revealing how openness fostered a culture of trust. The conversation delves into the significance of commitment moments, emphasizing their sacredness. Michael also discusses how transparency around finances engaged skeptics and transformed ongoing church initiatives. This isn't just a conclusion; it's a powerful beginning for a renewed mission.

What would change if you truly believed your sacrifice could set someone else free? This is the story of a church that started in a living room and became a movement of messy people chasing real freedom. In this message, Jim Burgen shares a raw and honest vision about what happens when men and women lay their lives on the altar—wallets, fears, futures and all. It’s not about money or buildings. It’s about the people still trapped in addiction, despair, and darkness. Everything changes when we say yes to stepping off the sidelines and joining Jesus in the fight. This moment is personal. Whether you're scared, skeptical, or ready, this is your invitation to go all in. Through powerful stories, scripture, and straight-up challenges, Jim calls us to trust God with more than just our words. It’s time to fight for marriages, kids, our communities, and the freedom of people who don’t even know help is on the way. The altar isn’t just about sacrifice. It’s about transformation. Digital Commitment Card: https://www.befreecolorado.com/join

In this episode, Amanda Brown, the Executive overseeing outreach for Flatirons Community Church, passionately discusses the church's fight against human trafficking. She shares insights from global partnerships in Cambodia and the Philippines, and reveals how local ministry efforts opened her eyes to these harsh realities. The conversation emphasizes the need for harsher penalties, community collaboration, and the dangers of online trafficking. Amanda encourages listeners to engage spiritually and practically in this urgent battle against trafficking.

What if your faith was the only thing standing between a child and a life of pain? This message isn’t just a sermon, it’s a call to move. Week 5 of Be Free is about stepping into the real fight happening all around us. Jim Burgen lays it out clearly: our kids, our families, our faith, they’re all being targeted, and the church can’t afford to sit back. Jesus didn’t just save us from something, He saved us for something. And that something is freedom, for us and for the people still trapped. This is where belief gets put into action. Through Rescue to Restore, Flatirons is stepping into the fight against injustice, against the systems and situations hurting the most vulnerable. This is spiritual warfare, boots on the ground, armed with the truth, grace, and love of Jesus. It’s not political. It’s not about taking sides. It’s about living our faith in the real world and saying, “we’re here to help.” This is your moment. Let’s go.