Life Church Roanoke Podcast

In Week 2 of our Hold the Rope series, Pastor Joshua continued taking us through the pillars of the Missions Collective by focusing on the second pillar: Giving. Through 2 Corinthians 8, we’re reminded that generosity starts with surrender. God isn’t just interested in what we have in our hands, but He cares about what’s happening in our hearts. Giving invites us to move beyond convenience, trust God with what He’s placed in our hands, and become active partners in His mission. Because giving isn’t simply about funding the mission, it’s about joining the mission. Tune in as we discover the grace behind generosity and what it looks like to move from eagerness to obedience when God calls us to give."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua Kick off Missions Month by uncovering how we can “Hold the Rope” through prayer. They share how and why prayer is the catalyst for supporting and sending out missionaries, not just those around the world, but those right here in our community as well. Help discover how you are a part of the Missions Collective, holding the rope for people to hear the Gospel in Roanoke and around the world. 

What does it look like to hold the rope for someone through prayer? As we start Missions Collective 2026, we started our brand new Hold the Rope series. And this week we’re focusing on prayer as a vital part of how we support and stand with those God has called to go. Through Acts 12, we’re reminded that prayer reaches places we cannot, holds people up when they need it most, and keeps us connected to what God is doing, even when we can’t see the full picture. You may not be where someone else is, but through prayer, you can stand with them right where you are."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and pastor Joshua continue their conversation on blessing others, yes, even that one person. They break down Sundays sermon in a way that seeks out practical application, in order to live a life of blessing that models the way Jesus lived His life. In this episode you’ll find biblical truth that inspires you to not only speak blessing over people’s lives, but to live it out. 

As we wrap up our series Built to Bless, Pastor Joshua reminds us that blessing is more than simply receiving good things from God, it’s about experiencing His goodness, care, favor, and peace in every season. We’re called not only to speak God’s good over others, but to actively seek their good and carry His blessing beyond our own circles. Discover what it looks like to live as people who have been blessed by God and are built to bless others."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.Welcome back to Highlighted! In this episode, Paul and Pastor Joshua breakdown Sunday’s message and our brand new series Built to Bless. Uncovering biblical truths found in the story of Jacob and Esau and from the book of James, they share practical ways in which we can bless people rather than curse them, and how its more than just the words that we speak, but also the way in which we live our lives. 

In our new series, Pastor Joshua opens up the biblical power of blessing and the impact our words and actions can have on the people around us. Through the story of Jacob and Esau, we’re reminded that what we carry into someone else’s life matters. And that our words have the ability to bring life, hope, and encouragement or cause hurt and destruction. God has called us to be people who bless others intentionally, choosing to use what we carry to help others flourish. As we begin this new series, discover what it looks like to live with purpose in the way we speak, respond, and influence the people around us."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

Fear can feel final when we only see what’s right in front of us. In the final message of our Biblically Obscure series, Pastor Joshua walks through 2 Kings 6 and reminds us that God is always at work beyond what we can see. When our perspective shifts from what surrounds us to who God is, we can find peace, hope, and confidence in His presence."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

What do you do when something in your life feels completely dead? In week 15 of Biblically Obscure, Pastor Joshua walks through Ezekiel 37 and the Valley of Dry Bones and reminds us that what looks dead to us is never beyond the breath of God. We’ll learn to recognize the valley, receive God’s Word, respond to the rattle, and rely on His breath. He reminds us that the rattle isn’t the miracle, it’s the announcement that one is coming. When hope feels impossible, God is still speaking, still moving, and still bringing life."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa