ReCreate Church’s Podcast

ReCreate Church
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Based in Hillsville, Virginia, this is the podcast of ReCreate Church. We are a community of Life and Love.

  1. 13h ago

    Get Off The Fence - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - June 7, 2026

    Get Off The Fence Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13 Episode Summary Opening with a hilarious skit about Earl literally sitting on a fence while trying to decide which side to be on (with the threat of Granny Browder looming), Pastor Michael addresses the spiritual fence-sitting that keeps people from committing to Jesus. Through 1 John, he challenges why anyone would hesitate when God has clearly spoken about His Son. Key Points – We trust human witnesses all the time (doctors, weather reports, history books), so God's witness is surely greater and more trustworthy – Claiming to keep an open mind while refusing to believe what's right in front of you isn't careful consideration - it's willful rejection – Believing in Jesus means the testimony moves inside you and changes you - you can't truly know Jesus without being transformed – Refusing to believe what God plainly tells us about Jesus is the same as calling God a liar – Eternal life isn't earned through effort or religious performance but given to those who have the Son - it's relational, not transactional – Assurance of salvation isn't based on feeling confident or victorious but on believing you belong to Jesus through the witness of God – Challenging times don't create faith weakness - they reveal it and strengthen it, like climbing stairs reveals cardiovascular weakness and builds strength Main Takeaway Why sit on the fence when God has spoken? Once you know the truth, you have to get down and make a choice. Continuing to sit on the fence becomes dishonest unbelief, not neutrality. God has testified that "he who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son does not have life." Eternal life begins now and reaches fullness in Heaven - it's purpose, peace, strength, renewal, and hope that even death can't take away. At some point, when God has spoken and your next breath isn't promised, you can't keep sitting on the fence. Memorable Quotes – "Why sit on the fence when God Has Spoken?" – "When God has spoken, and we have heard, how can we keep sitting on the fence?" – "Calling God a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given." – "Eternal life is given to those who have The Son." – "Everyone exists, but not everyone has life." – "Sitting on the fence doesn't keep the peace, it just gives both sides something to complain about." – "Sometimes not deciding is a decision. Life will decide for you." Reflection Question Are you sitting on the fence about Jesus, thinking you have plenty of time to decide? What's really keeping you from getting down and committing - fear, pride, unwillingness to change, or something else? Tune in to hear the delightful skit about Earl sitting on a fence with his "hindquarters sawed in half," Jed's warnings about Granny Browder, and Earl's concern about being judged by cows, plus the powerful truth that assurance of salvation isn't about never struggling but about knowing you belong. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    32 min

  2. 6d ago

    The One Who Holds it All Together - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - May 31, 2026

    The One Who Holds it All Together Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17 (NLT) Episode Summary On a 5th Sunday family service, Pastor Michael invites kids up to conduct magnetic experiments while challenging the false idea that you can't love science AND love Jesus. Through Colossians 1:15-17, he reveals that Jesus is the Cosmic Painter and Eternal Engineer behind everything science studies, and that the same Jesus who holds atoms together can hold our lives together. Key Points – Invisible doesn't mean imaginary - just like we can't see magnetic force but can see what it does, we can't see God but can see what He does – Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God - He shows us what God is like in His heart and character by showing love to the forgotten, outcasts, and broken – Jesus created everything visible and invisible - all stars, atoms, molecules, light, matter, energy, space, time, and spiritual powers in the heavenly realms – "Firstborn" doesn't mean born first but first in rank, honor, authority, and supremacy - Jesus has real authority over galaxies and gravity, atoms and angels – Jesus holds all creation together - protons in atoms should repel each other and collapse, but they don't because Jesus sustains the laws that hold creation stable – The Same Jesus who holds the universe together can hold families together, hold our hearts together, and hold us when we're scared, grieving, or falling apart Main Takeaway Jesus made it all, Jesus owns it all, Jesus holds it all together. Science and faith aren't enemies - explaining how something works proves the brilliance of the designer, not that the designer doesn't exist. The more we learn about how the world works, the more we should praise God for making such an amazing world. When life feels like it's falling apart, remember that the Creator of Life is strong enough to hold you together. Memorable Quotes – "Jesus made it all, Jesus owns it all, Jesus holds it all together." – "Invisible doesn't mean imaginary." – "Science shows us how. Faith shows us Who." – "Science doesn't make God smaller. It shows us more and more how BIG He Is!" – "Jesus loves us and laid down His Life for us. And then He Rose Again, because The Creator of Life can't be conquered by death." – "The Same Jesus Who Holds the universe together can help us hold it together." – "If you're turning your heart toward Jesus, He attracts you. If you're turning away, you resist His Love." Reflection Question What parts of your life feel like they're falling apart? Are you willing to trust the One who holds atoms together with holding your heart, your family, and your future together? Tune in to hear the interactive magnetic experiments with kids, why spilled milk never spells out the meaning of life (proving accidents make messes, not masterpieces), the explanation of why atoms don't blow apart, and why Pastor Michael is excited about Vacation Bible School's "Glad Scientist" theme. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    40 min

  3. May 24

    When Life Leaves You Guessing - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - May 24, 2026

    When Life Leaves You Guessing Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with relatable grocery store struggles - from bringing a TI-80 graphing calculator to calculate the cost per cracker, to Robot Karen declaring "unexpected item in the bagging area." Through 1 John's teaching about three witnesses (Water, Blood, Spirit), he reveals that while life constantly leaves us guessing about so many things, we never have to guess about Jesus. Key Points – The Water (Jesus's baptism) reveals Jesus as the Beloved Son of God who came to save us - He stood where sinners stand, not because He needed repentance but because He stands with sinners – The Blood (Jesus's death) wasn't just an example or symbol but atonement and redemption - the Cross is salvational, not just inspirational – The Holy Spirit is the living witness who continues to bear witness now through transformed lives - doctrine can be argued, but changed lives are harder to dispute – Some ancient manuscripts include verse 7 and some don't, but this shouldn't weaken faith - it shows how meticulously Scripture has been preserved and scrutinized – The human problem isn't lack of information but resistance to God - the Spirit opens eyes and always points us to Jesus, not ourselves – Three witnesses agree: The Water says "Look at Jesus," The Blood says "Look at Jesus," The Spirit says "Look at Jesus" Main Takeaway Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus. We guess about groceries, which checkout line is fastest, and whether that pulled pork is still good - but some things are too important to guess about. Deep spiritual questions about identity, purpose, suffering, and eternity ache within us. The world offers guesses, but God gives witnesses. Your safety doesn't depend on understanding the bridge but on the bridge's strength to hold you. Feelings change, circumstances change, but you never have to guess about Jesus. Memorable Quotes – "Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus." – "At His Baptism, Jesus stood where sinners stand. At His Crucifixion, Jesus stood where sinners deserve to stand." – "One of the most powerful witnesses to the reality of Jesus is that your life used to be one way, and now it is another way." – "The Water says 'Look at Jesus.' The Blood says 'Look at Jesus.' The Spirit says 'Look at Jesus.'" Reflection Question What are you guessing about in life right now - relationships, work, parenting, your future? Are you willing to stop trusting guesses and start trusting the witnesses that all point to Jesus? Tune in to hear hilarious grocery store stories including Robot Karen judging your honey buns, the Rain Man of ramen noodles with his TI-80 calculator, the terrifying moment your debit card gets declined, and why Pastor Michael is an impatient introvert who crossed the Mile High Bridge as a four-year-old. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    39 min

  4. May 18

    When You Don't Feel Victorious - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - May 17, 2026

    When You Don't Feel Victorious Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with a hilarious "Victorious Living Hotline" skit where "Destiny" tells him he should stop struggling and just "speak in faith" instead of being honest. Through 1 John's teaching about overcomers, he dismantles toxic positivity Christianity that says real believers never feel overwhelmed, revealing that being an overcomer isn't about never feeling overcome but about the world never finally taking you from Jesus. Key Points – Overcomers aren't self-made, they're born - the starting point of victory is faith in Jesus, not willpower, mental toughness, or can-do attitude – Church culture says "if you struggle, something's wrong with your faith," but Biblical victory says "because you belong to Jesus, struggle doesn't get the final word" – Loving God, loving people, and obeying God's commands can't be separated - you don't get to pick which parts of discipleship you want – God's commandments aren't chains from a tyrant but guardrails from a Father keeping you from wrecking your life – "The world" means the fallen system opposed to God that tries to sell the lie that God is holding out on you and sin will satisfy – Faith isn't believing harder or digging deeper - it's a trembling child gripping a parent's hand, a weary traveler welcomed home, a drowning man clinging to a life preserver Main Takeaway An overcomer is not someone who never feels overcome by the world; an overcomer is someone the world cannot finally take from Jesus. You won't always feel victorious - some days you'll be one spilled coffee away from losing your marbles. Weariness doesn't mean the world has won, and struggle doesn't mean your faith is fake. The question isn't "Do I feel like a champ?" but "Do I believe in Christ?" Jesus already overcame sin, Satan, and death on your behalf. Memorable Quotes – "An overcomer is not someone who never feels overcome by the world; an overcomer is someone the world cannot finally take from Jesus." – "Church culture says 'if you struggle, something must be wrong with your faith.' Biblical victory says 'because you belong to Jesus, struggle doesn't get the final word.'" – "The world says freedom is doing whatever you want. Jesus says freedom is being rescued from the wants that were controlling you and destroying you." – "Being an overcomer isn't a feeling. It's resting in the victory that Jesus already won." – "If you struggle, my faith must not be real? No. The problem is your definition of overcoming." – "Weariness doesn't mean the world has won." Reflection Question Have you been believing the lie that if you were a "real overcomer" you'd never feel overwhelmed? Are you willing to bring your weariness, anxiety, and discouragement back to Jesus instead of pretending everything is fine? Tune in to hear the delightful Victorious Living Hotline skit where Destiny says "We don't say anxious, we say 'between praise reports,'" why bringing a store-bought pie to the church potluck and claiming it's yours is like "speaking in faith," and Pastor Michael's vulnerability about feeling like an impostor who doesn't have what it takes. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    27 min

  5. May 10

    Mama's Boys and the Meaning of Greatness - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - May 10, 2026

    Mama's Boys and the Meaning of Greatness Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23 Episode Summary Happy Mother's Day! Pastor Michael opens Mother's Day with a hilarious story about three brothers competing with gifts for Mama - a mansion, a luxury SUV with driver, and a Bible-quoting parrot (which she ate). Through Salome's request for her sons James and John to sit at Jesus's right and left, he reveals how we misunderstand success, wanting seats at the table when Jesus calls us to surrender our lives. Key Points – Salome wasn't shallow or overbearing but a devoted disciple who misunderstood Kingdom success, wanting her boys close to power and glory – The "cup" Jesus spoke of wasn't sweet tea but destiny - suffering, sacrifice, and total surrender to God's will, even through pain – When Jesus asked if they could drink His cup, He was asking if they'd share the cost, not just the honor – James and John said "We are able" with no hesitation and no clue, like a deer thinking it can cross the road at the last second – We do the same - saying "Lord, I trust You" until the layoff, diagnosis, or betrayal comes, claiming we'll follow anywhere until it's uncomfortable – The most successful people in God's Kingdom may never be famous but love well, serve quietly, stay faithful, and don't bail when obedience costs Main Takeaway The world says success is a seat at the table; Jesus shows success is a surrendered life. If God handles the seating chart, we don't have to worry about where we sit - our responsibility is faithfulness, not status. The world asks "How high did you climb?" Jesus asks "Did you follow Me?" Success in God's Kingdom isn't about thrones but about the cup - submission to God's will even when it costs everything. Memorable Quotes – "The world says success is a seat at the table; Jesus shows success is a surrendered life." – "If God handles the seating chart, I don't have to worry about where I sit." – "The world asks, 'How high did you climb?' Jesus asks, 'Did you follow Me?'" – "They wanted to be close to Jesus when it meant honor. But would they still want it when it meant sacrifice?" Reflection Question Are you trusting God even when He gives you a cup instead of a seat? When life doesn't line up with your expectations, do you whine or surrender, saying "Lord, Your Will Be Done"? Tune in to hear the delightful story about the Bible-quoting parrot that became Sunday dinner, Pastor Michael's vulnerability about spending years trying to prove he was good enough, and why faithful motherhood's greatest moments happen far from the spotlight in prayers nobody hears and tears nobody sees. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    35 min

  6. May 3

    Love Leaves a Mark - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - May 3, 2026

    Love Leaves a Mark Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:18-21 Episode Summary Pastor Michael shares a moving story about scratching his dad's new red Chevy at age fourteen and discovering grace instead of punishment - a mark that stayed on both the truck and his heart. Through 1 John's teaching on love, he reveals three marks that God's love leaves: on your fear (casting it out), on your heart (because He loved first), and on your relationships (showing you can't love God without loving people). Key Points – Perfect love casts out fear of judgment - when God's love gets hold of your heart, you stop living like a defendant in trial and start living like a secure son or daughter – If your position before God is based on your performance, you're in deep trouble because you can't keep it up indefinitely – Fear for a Christian isn't a sign God doesn't love you, but that your understanding of love needs to mature and grow up – We love because God loved first while we were still sinners - our love isn't the match that lights God's candle, God's love is the blazing sun – Your love for God isn't performance to be accepted but response to love poured out - you can't pour from an empty pot – If you say you love God but don't love people, you're a liar - show me by how you relate to people, don't just tell me Main Takeaway Love leaves a mark. You can't be touched by God's Love without having God's fingerprints on your life. When your life is marked by God's Love, you'll leave a mark on others. God's love marks your fear (transforming it from "God's gonna get me" to "God's got me"), marks your heart (because He loved first, not waiting for you to be lovable), and marks your relationships (showing the world you truly know God). The deepest marks in life come from people who said they loved you - make sure yours reflect God's love. Memorable Quotes – "Love leaves a mark." – "You can't be touched by the Love of God without having God's fingerprints on your life." – "Your perspective goes from 'God's gonna get me' to 'God's got me.'" – "God's love for you isn't based on what you can do; it's rooted in what Jesus has already done." – "Don't tell me you love God. Show me by the way you relate to people." – "You don't have to earn what Jesus has already paid for." Reflection Question What marks has God's love left on you - has it transformed your fear, filled your heart, and changed your relationships? Are you leaving marks of God's love on others, or are people experiencing marks of hurt and hypocrisy? Tune in to hear the touching story about scratching Dad's new red Chevy and discovering grace, why unsweetened tea at a cookout is social judgment, the rescue dog analogy about learning to trust real love, and Pastor Michael's challenge that you can't claim to love God while refusing to love people you can see. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    36 min

  7. Apr 27

    Invisible God, Visible Love - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - Service April 26, 2026

    Invisible God, Visible Love Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:12-17 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with frustration about lettuce seeds that won't sprout - same dirt, water, sun, yet nothing visible. Just like seeds show life by sprouting above ground, God's invisible work in us becomes visible through love. Through 1 John's powerful teaching, he reveals that love is louder than any sermon, and the most convincing sign of the Holy Spirit isn't goosebumps but grace changing how we live and love. Key Points – The most convincing sign of the Holy Spirit's presence isn't goosebumps but God's grace changing how you live and love – Love is louder than any sermon - people may not listen to theology, but they'll feel your patience, kindness, and forgiveness – God's love in believers is rooted in the Gospel, not personality, politeness, or general niceness - we love because we are loved – We don't get to redefine Jesus - we must believe in Him on His terms, not ours, and love and truth must stick together – "God is love" doesn't mean "love is God" - we can't take whatever we feel strongly about and use that to define God – Real love sets up guardrails, seeks what's best, sometimes confronts, and always sacrifices - it's not just a golden retriever who never says no Main Takeaway Love makes God visible. No one has seen God, but when His love changes how we live and love, the invisible God becomes visible. It's one thing to raise your hands; it's another to give someone a hand. People rarely want to hear your truth until they've experienced your love. Your love isn't the only message your life should preach, but it might be the loudest. People who would never read the Bible are reading you every day. Memorable Quotes – "Love makes God visible." – "We can't see God, but we can see Him when His Love comes through us." – "It's one thing to raise your hands; it's another thing to give someone a hand." – "People rarely want to hear your take on Truth until they've experienced your take on Love." – "We don't get to redefine Jesus. We must believe in Jesus on His Terms, not ours." – "Your love isn't the only message your life should preach, but it might be the loudest." – "People who would never read the Bible are reading you every day." Reflection Question What does your life show people about God - that He's real and with you, or that Christians aren't much different from everyone else? Will you make the pledge: "This week I will make God visible through my love"? Tune in to hear the relatable lettuce seed frustration, why offering sweet tea in the mountains is almost a holy act, the critique of prosperity gospel as an imaginary "god" created in man's image, and Pastor Michael's challenge to be patient with teenage daughters who dump nail polish on handcrafted dining tables... again. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    46 min

  8. Apr 19

    Love, Apparently - ReCreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley - Service April 19, 2026

    Love, Apparently Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11 Episode Summary Opening with a hilarious father-daughter skit about a girl who "loves" a boy named Kyle who calls her Tiffany (her name is Emily), Pastor Michael tackles our culture's confusion about love - using the same word for chicken wings and devotion. Through 1 John's teaching, he reveals that real love doesn't start with us but with God, and the revolutionary truth that the love flowing TO us must flow THROUGH us. Key Points – Love comes from God and doesn't start with you - our capacity for love is rooted in God's love for us, not our effort – Everyone who loves is born of God, and demonstrating love isn't what you do to know God but what you do because you're in His Family – God IS Love because He's the Source of All Love - without God, we only have the fake, selfish version the world preaches – The greatest revelation of God's Love is Jesus - God didn't just say "I love you," He strapped on sandals and walked with us – Propitiation means the Judge paid your fine and took your jail sentence - the Cross satisfied justice rather than canceling it – Biblical love seeks someone's ultimate good, not what's easiest - it means telling truth in love and sometimes setting wise boundaries Main Takeaway God's Love TO us must flow THROUGH us. Don't be the Dead Sea where water only flows in and evaporates, making you salty in a bad way. Be the Sea of Galilee where water flows in and flows out, creating life. Real love is sacrificial, intentional, costly, and unconditional - not emotional, optional, selective, or cheap. You cannot receive God's Love and refuse to give God's Love. Memorable Quotes – "God's Love TO must flow THROUGH us." – "Love doesn't start with you... it starts with God." – "If you want to know what love is, don't look at TV or Movies or TikTok's. Look at The Cross." – "You cannot receive God's Love and refuse to give God's Love." – "Don't be the Dead Sea. Be the Sea of Galilee." – "Real love is not emotional, not optional, not selective, and not cheap. It is sacrificial, intentional, costly, and unconditional." Reflection Question Are you the Dead Sea (receiving God's love but not passing it on) or the Sea of Galilee (letting love flow through you)? Who are the unlovable people in your life that God is calling you to love with His love flowing through you? Tune in to hear the delightful "Love, Apparently" skit featuring Kyle with the broccoli haircut, the powerful courtroom illustration of propitiation where the Judge pays your fine and takes your jail sentence, and why newborn babies look more like Shar Pei dogs than their daddies but the family resemblance grows stronger over time. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

    38 min
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Based in Hillsville, Virginia, this is the podcast of ReCreate Church. We are a community of Life and Love.

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  • Creator
    ReCreate Church
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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