Collective Church Podcast

In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 7, where Israel finally turns back to God under Samuel’s leadership, casting out idols and reclaiming spiritual authority. As the people repent and return, God thunders from heaven, delivering them from the Philistines and restoring peace.

In this episode, we explore 1 Samuel 6, where the Philistines return the Ark of the Covenant after being overwhelmed by God’s hand. It’s a story of divine weight, failed idols, and the danger of trying to handle God's presence on human terms.

In 1 Samuel 5, the ark of God enters enemy territory—but it's not Israel that suffers, it's the idols of the Philistines that fall. This episode explores how God's presence cannot be among the idols in our life.

1 Samuel 4 Israel brought the ark into battle like a lucky charm—but God's glory doesn't bend to superstition. In 1 Samuel 4, we confront what happens when religion becomes a performance and God's presence departs in silence.

Explore how to hear God's voice amidst the chaos of our modern, screen-driven lives. Delve into the importance of readiness and obedience, drawing from Samuel's story. Discover the tension between fear and faith through inspiring examples like Billy Graham. Engage with the challenges of understanding divine revelations that push us outside our comfort zones. Finally, embrace a deeper relationship with God through prayer and openness, inviting transformation and personal growth in your spiritual journey.

Explore the tension between self-identity and divine authority through Frodo's journey. Discover the moral failures of ancient Israel's priesthood and their impact on spiritual accountability. Embrace the joy of surrendering personal desires to align with God’s will. Delve into the importance of love and truth in exhortation, fostering openness within the faith community. Finally, grasp the urgency of trusting God and passionately surrendering to His plan without needing all the details.

Dive into the consequences of hypocrisy in spiritual leadership and how it mirrors Eli's sons in 1 Samuel. Explore the dangers of casual faith and the urgent call to holiness that encourages genuine self-examination. Discover God's longing for a deep connection with humanity, transforming your view of the Gospel into a personal relationship. Experience the life-altering power of God's consuming presence and learn the importance of daily devotion for spiritual growth and intimacy with the divine.

Explore Hannah's transformative journey from despair to deep devotion, highlighting the power of worship during life's struggles. Reflect on the contrast between societal success and true fulfillment, embracing identity as a lover of God. Discover how worship can act as a profound, active commitment rather than mere reaction, urging a deeper faith. The podcast emphasizes the importance of keeping promises to God and illustrates resilience through biblical stories of faith in adversity.

1 Samuel 1:1-18 Pastor Casey starts the book of 1 Samuel by zeroing in on a broken woman, but with extraordinary hope. We discuss how in pain and prayer, there is a heart of getting and giving.

In this Easter message, Pastor Casey unpacks the life-changing truth of the resurrection and its profound impact on our world. He challenges us to ask the most important question: What does Jesus' victory over death mean for us today? Dive into a message of hope, transformation, and the new reality we live in because He is risen.