Growth is rarely a graceful process. If you’re currently in a season of relational tension or personal struggle, this episode is for you. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are discussing the “growing pains” of the soul: why God uses the difficult things for our good, the reason relationships are our biggest refining fires, and how to start looking out for others when you feel like you’re barely hanging on yourself.
This week, we’re getting into the messiness that is parents & kids. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about how parents shape the way we view not only ourselves, but our Heavenly Father. Plus, they get practical about how to navigate the different phases of parental relationships, from diapers to diplomas and beyond. Whether you are a parent or are just reflecting on your own parents, this one will give you lots to chew on. If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!
Many of us treat Easter like a yearly reminder to try harder, but we’re actually missing the point. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about the “God-guilt” we all carry, breaking down why grace isn’t about fixing your behavior and why the Gospel is actually way more scandalous than we think. If you’re tired of the “fake it ’til you make it” Christian life and you’re ready for real transformation (minus the shame), pull up a chair. Let’s get into it.
We all have a “laundry chair”—that pile of stuff we know needs to be dealt with but we’d rather just ignore. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about the “dirty laundry” of our lives: the secret sins, the recurring mistakes, and the heavy shame we carry around like a backpack full of lead. Why is it so hard to actually hand our mess over to God? How can we reach for Jesus and finally stop letting our past define our present (extend that same grace to others)?
We all want that “mountain-top” faith, but most of our lives happen in the mundane middle. This week, we’re getting honest about self-discipline. It’s not about being a spiritual superhero; it’s about showing up (even when you don’t feel like it) and finding rhythms that invite God in every day. Katie Rose and John get real about why staying disciplined is so hard, the small steps that make the biggest difference, and the freedom to be found on the other end of consistency.
It’s one thing to talk about endurance, and another thing to live it out. Katie Rose sits down with Lexi, Teams Coordinator & Young Adults Group Leader at Harbor Church, to get real about what faith looks like in the hard seasons. No platitudes, no empty encouragements – true stories of God’s real faithfulness when the going got tough, and practical discussion on how you can find strength from that same source.
We all know the feeling of an empty tank, but how do we keep moving when the road gets steep? This week, we’re digging deeper into Hebrews 12:1. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose discuss the specific weights that drain their spiritual energy, the daily rhythms that can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, and how to build a life designed for the long haul rather than the immediate crisis.
We’re diving into the deep end answering listeners’ questions today, talking about the struggle of sexual identity in faith spaces – if God made everyone, why are some people born with different sexual preferences? Plus, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose tackle the ultimate head-scratcher: Is prayer a cosmic suggestion box, or is God’s mind already made up?
Let’s be real: talking about money in church can be…tough. But what if God isn’t after your cash, but your freedom? In this episode, Katie Rose and Pastor Josh tackle the “fear factor” of giving. They discuss why money has such a massive grip on our emotions and how to take that scary leap of generosity. Spoilers: God isn’t a debt collector looking to punish you; He’s a Dad who knows that holding on too tight is actually what’s keeping us stressed.
Everywhere we look there’s information, advertisements, questions, desire, and fear surrounding sex. But so much of our modern struggle with sexual identity stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of where our value comes from. Who are we, really? How do we tackle this topic with ourselves, with our children, and with the way we approach relationships? Join Katie Rose and Kaleigh as they talk about why churches have such a heard time dealing with the topic of sex, where we get it wrong, and what God has to say about the shame so many of us carry.