Episodes

  • Advent - Embracing Unexpected Gifts
    Dec 17 2024

    What happens when things don't work out? What happens when the promises of God feel delayed? Join us this episode as we reflect on our own experiences in waiting for God and receiving unexpected gifts from God.

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (03:40) - Personal Experiences of Waiting
    • (13:44) - Letting Go of Control
    • (24:29) - Happiness vs. Holiness
    • (34:23) - Pulling a Hagar
    • (39:00) - The Illusion of Happiness
    • (44:55) - Reflections on Waiting
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    46 mins
  • Advent - Why do we have to wait on God?
    Dec 9 2024

    What do we do when God is seemingly have us wait? Christmas is really all about waiting. This episode Cameron and Luke reflect on the theology of Advent and what it looks like to wait for God even when it's difficult.

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:55) - The Advent Season
    • (07:01) - The Waiting Game
    • (12:00) - The Proto-Evangelion
    • (13:41) - Humanity's Longing
    • (18:18) - The Story of Advent
    • (26:59) - Practical Applications of Advent
    • (28:45) - Personal Reflections on Waiting
    • (41:37) - Waiting Well
    • (48:17) - Lessons in the Waiting
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    52 mins
  • Healthy Marriages - Creating Deeper Connection
    Dec 2 2024

    Your marriage is the most important relationship you have, but how do you build it into a healthy relationship. Without intentionality we don't drift closer. This episode Pastor Cameron and Luke discuss rituals for connection and a deeper marriage.

    • (00:00) - Welcome to the Uncut Podcast
    • (01:02) - Rituals for Connection
    • (02:38) - The Importance of Mentorship
    • (05:42) - Creating a Couple Bubble
    • (10:11) - Prioritizing the Marriage Relationship
    • (12:45) - Weekly Rituals of Connection
    • (18:07) - Intentional Romance
    • (20:43) - Shared Experiences and Interests
    • (31:54) - Conclusion and New Beginnings
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    33 mins
  • Healthy Marriages: Patterns that of Disconnection
    Nov 25 2024

    Your marriage is one of your most important relationships. It's easy to slip into patterns that slowly tear down rather than build up. In this episode pastor Cameron and Luke discuss 4 patterns that cause serious trouble in your marriage.

    • (00:00) - Welcome to the Uncut Podcast
    • (11:05) - Patterns to Avoid in Marriage
    • (11:47) - Pattern #1
    • (20:47) - Pattern #2
    • (22:43) - Pattern #3
    • (38:07) - Pattern #4
    • (48:03) - Patterns of Connection Ahead
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    49 mins
  • Creating a Healthy Sex Life Inside Your Marriage
    Nov 18 2024

    The movies make it look easy and the Church doesn't talk about it. Sex is one of the most intimate and complicated pieces of a marriage relationship. Pastor Cameron and Luke dive into the topic of sex within marriage and try to offer advice and insight from a biblical and practical perspective.

    • (00:07) - Naked Emotions
    • (02:09) - Baggage and Its Impact
    • (03:47) - The Role of Our Stories
    • (07:51) - Emotional Components of Sex
    • (08:39) - Gender Dynamics in Intimacy
    • (11:45) - Understanding Emotional Needs
    • (13:49) - Women's Sexual Experience
    • (15:42) - Developing Healthy Sex Life
    • (20:46) - Intimacy as a Thermometer
    • (24:31) - Consistency in Emotional Intimacy
    • (25:57) - Scheduling for Connection
    • (31:41) - Breaking the Intimacy Cycle
    • (34:03) - Mutual Understanding of Intimacy
    • (38:07) - Intentionality in Relationships
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    41 mins
  • Sex & biblical Marriage
    Nov 11 2024

    In this episode of the Uncut Podcast, Pastor Cameron and Pastor Luke talk about the significance of sex within the context of the biblical covenant. Sex is more than just something we do with our bodies. It has a huge impact on the health of a marriage, but can be so hard to navigate. In this episode pastor Cameron and Luke discuss that often mentioned belief that sex belongs only inside of marriage.

    • (00:15) - Introduction to the Covenant of Marriage
    • (01:42) - The Importance of Sexual Relationship
    • (02:48) - Cultural Distortions of Sex
    • (07:16) - The Purpose of Sex in Marriage
    • (14:10) - Reproduction, Intimacy, and Pleasure
    • (17:41) - The Beginning of Marriage
    • (20:38) - The Danger of Casual Sex
    • (29:00) - The Metanarrative of Hope
    • (29:48) - Understanding Sex Outside of Marriage
    • (37:48) - The Spiritual Implications of Sexual Relationships
    • (39:12) - Viewing Marriage and Sex Through God's Lens
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    40 mins
  • Marriage - What is a covenant anyways?
    Nov 4 2024

    The Nature of Covenant in Christian Marriage

    In this episode, Pastor Cameron and Pastor Luke discuss the importance of understanding marriage as a covenant rather than a contract. They explore biblical examples of covenants, the impact of upbringing on relationships, and how covenantal marriage commitments shape behavior and expectations. The pastors address the challenges that arise when one spouse approaches marriage contractually while the other approaches it covenantally. They also explain the need for emotional health and positive patterns of connection in a marriage. The episode further touches on the difficulties couples face and the approach taken during a recent marriage conference.

    • (00:17) - Understanding Marriage Foundations
    • (01:12) - Podcast Changes and Future Plans
    • (04:16) - Recap of the Marriage Conference
    • (06:19) - Energy and Questions from the Conference
    • (08:02) - Key Topics for Discussion
    • (10:38) - Rationale Behind the Conference
    • (14:46) - The Impact of Upbringing on Marriage
    • (22:39) - The Nature of Covenant
    • (28:20) - The Significance of the Rainbow
    • (35:04) - Covenant vs. Contract
    • (43:23) - Navigating Different Standards in Marriage
    • (45:13) - The Nature of Biblical Covenant
    • (49:20) - Advice for Struggling Couples
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    54 mins
  • Politics & Pulpits: What should pastors preach on?
    Jul 16 2024

    In this episode of the Uncut Podcast, Pastor Luke and Cameron discuss their sermon series on faith and politics, highlighting the challenges of polarization and the need for nuanced dialogue. They emphasize the importance of consistency in ethical beliefs and the influence of biblical teachings on political engagement. The hosts preview upcoming sermons on the kingdom of heaven and Christian participation in politics, encouraging listener engagement and support for the podcast.

    • (00:05) - Introduction
    • (01:30) - Sermon Series Planning
    • (04:37) - Encouraging Engagement with Politics
    • (11:58) - Complexity of Political Beliefs
    • (20:22) - Pro-Life Stance
    • (22:58) - Consistent Ethic of Life
    • (31:38) - Justifiable Defense
    • (37:30) - Reflection on Series
    • (41:10) - Preaching Preferences
    • (43:28) - Importance of Jesus' Kingdom
    • (47:05) - Engaging in Political Landscape
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    49 mins