Church Story

Each week on the Church Story podcast, you will hear teachings from lead pastor Wes Jackson. No matter where you are or where you’re from, our hope is that you’ll listen and find answers to real-life questions.

Episodes

4 days ago

47 min

Have you ever wondered if God has forgotten about you? Maybe you've been praying for something that never seems to change, doing your best without anyone noticing, or walking through a difficult season that feels like it will never end. In week four of the Plot Twist series, you’ll explore Esther 5–7 and be reminded that just because you can't see what God is doing doesn't mean He's forgotten about you.
VERSES // Esther 5-7

4 days ago

47 min

Oct 18, 2026

41 min

What if faith means taking the next step before you know how the story ends? In week three of the Plot Twist series, Esther faces an impossible choice: walk into the king’s throne room uninvited and risk her life, or stay silent while her people face destruction. Whether you’re exploring faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message will challenge you to stop waiting on the whole plan and trust God with the step right in front of you.
VERSES // Esther 4, Psalm 119v105, Hebrews 4v16, Romans 10v9

Oct 18, 2026

41 min

Oct 12, 2026

46 min

What if the biggest obstacle to growing in your faith isn't hardship, but comfort? In week two of the Plot Twist series, a powerful moment in the story of Esther will challenge you to consider what you’re willing to risk for what you believe. Whether you're exploring faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message will challenge you to consider who's really in charge of your life and what it looks like to follow God even when it's uncomfortable.
VERSES // Esther 3

Oct 12, 2026

46 min

Oct 5, 2026

44 min

What do you do when life looks nothing like you thought it would? In week one of a journey through the book of Esther, you'll discover that unexpected circumstances, other people’s decisions, and times when God seems silent don’t necessarily mean He is absent. If you’re living through a chapter you never would have chosen and wondering where God is in all of it, this message offers hope that there may be more happening behind the scenes than you can see right now.
VERSES // Esther 1-2

Oct 5, 2026

44 min

Sep 28, 2026

47 min

We’re remarkably good at explaining away the parts of our lives we don’t want anyone else to see. But what if the things we keep hidden are the very things keeping us stuck? In You Can’t Heal What You Hide, discover why honesty with people you trust can be such a powerful step toward freedom. You don’t have to tell everyone everything, but you were never meant to carry your hardest struggles alone. Sometimes healing begins when we finally get real, ask for help, and invite someone into the fight with us.
VERSES // James 5:13-18

Sep 28, 2026

47 min

Sep 21, 2026

44 min

Most of us spend time thinking about whether we have good friends. But what if the better question is whether we’re becoming a good friend to the people around us? In this message, explore three qualities that make friendships stronger: telling the truth even when it’s difficult, putting others ahead of ourselves, and staying when life gets messy. Great friendships don’t just happen. They’re built by people who choose to love, encourage, challenge, and show up for each other.
VERSES // Romans 12v9-13

Sep 21, 2026

44 min

The Key

Sep 14, 2026

Sep 14, 2026

38 min

Freedom is a gift. Paul says it's also not just for you.In Galatians 5, he tells us the freedom Jesus won wasn't freedom from something. It was freedom for someone.This message follows a Sunday school teacher named Edward Kimball who almost talked himself out of stopping by a shoe store in 1855. He went in. What happened next is why you know the name D.L. Moody.Are you using what you've been given, or is the key still sitting in your hand?
VERSES // Galatians 5v1, 13-14; Acts 16v6-10; Mark 10v45

Sep 14, 2026

38 min

Sep 8, 2026

46 min

What do you do when someone hurts you and moving on feels impossible? In this message, you’ll discover why holding onto anger and resentment often hurts us more than the person who hurt us. Forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending it didn’t happen, removing healthy boundaries, or saying what they did was okay. It means refusing to let the pain of your past continue controlling your future. Jesus offers a way to face what happened honestly, release the need to get even, and discover the freedom that comes through forgiveness.
VERSES // Ephesians 4v30-32

Sep 8, 2026

46 min

Aug 31, 2026

46 min

Who are the people making you better? We all need more than people to hang out with. We need relationships with people who know us, show up for us, challenge us, encourage us, and help us become the people we were meant to be. In The People Who Make You Better, we explore why meaningful community doesn’t happen by accident and what it looks like to build friendships that actually change us for the better.
VERSES // Hebrews 10v19-25

Aug 31, 2026

46 min

Aug 24, 2026

42 min

What if the answer to a lonely, disconnected world is simpler than we think?
In Loved People Love People, we look at Jesus’ command to “love one another” and discover that He never asks us to give something we haven’t first received. When we experience the unconditional, sacrificial love of Jesus, it changes how we show up for others. Real community doesn’t just happen. We help build it by going first, making room for people, and loving one another the way Jesus loved us.
VERSES // John 13v33-35

Aug 24, 2026

42 min

The Church Story Podcast

Each week on the Church Story podcast, you will hear teachings from lead pastor Wes Jackson. No matter where you are or where you’re from, our hope is that you’ll listen and find answers to real-life questions. Have questions or want more info, contact us at hello@churchstory.org

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