Loving God. Loving People.

Sun Valley Community Church
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Welcome to the Loving God, Loving people podcast. A podcast where we dig deeper into what it looks like to live a life where in the end, all that matters is God and people. Each week, we will have candid and authentic conversations about how every day brings a fresh beginning, and that the best is yet to come as we work together to help fulfill the mission that Jesus has given us.

  1. FEB 10

    #256 - Bringing Our True Selves to God in Prayer

    In this episode, Chad and Robert continue the conversation around living in God’s presence by focusing on authenticity in prayer. Drawing from the Psalms, they remind us that God doesn’t ask us to clean ourselves up before coming to Him, He invites us to come as we are. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:25 Authenticity in God’s Presence 01:04 Why the Psalms Matter in Prayer 01:46 When You’re Mad at God 02:01 Telling God the Truth 02:24 Honesty Opens the Door to Peace 03:41 Bringing Everything to God 05:09 God Is All-Loving and Patient 06:15 Fighting God vs Surrendering 06:47 Trusting God When You Can’t See 07:35 God Working Behind the Scenes 08:45 Anger and Maturity in Faith 09:35 Pain as a Path to Growth 10:28 Endurance and Faithfulness 11:18 Trusting God’s Heart 12:21 Honest Prayers in the Psalms 13:08 Finding a Psalm for Every Emotion 14:26 Breaking Out of Routine Prayer 15:06 Practical Ways to Pray Honestly 16:35 God Is With You Everywhere

    24 min

  2. FEB 3

    #255 - What 'Praying In The Spirit' Means

    Prayer isn’t just something we do, but an invitation into a deeper relationship with Jesus. In this episode, Chad and Robert continue the conversation around prayer by exploring what it means to wait on the Holy Spirit. From navigating bitterness and distraction to recognizing the peace that comes from true surrender, this conversation invites us to slow down, open our hands, and trust that God meets us not through effort, but through presence. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:00 What Does It Mean to Know God? 00:48 Waiting on the Holy Spirit 01:41 Praying in the Spirit Explained 03:55 Word and Spirit Together 06:27 Accessing God Through the Holy Spirit 07:27 Surrender as the Key 08:24 How Bitterness Quenches the Spirit 11:30 Recognizing a Lack of Peace 13:57 Learning Surrender Through Worship 17:34 What God’s Presence Feels Like 20:08 Making Space to Wait on God 23:31 When Prayer Has No Words 26:16 Faithfulness in Dry Seasons

    29 min

  3. JAN 27

    #254 - How To Pray For Healing

    Praying for healing can feel confusing, especially when you pray and the outcome isn’t what you hoped for. In this episode, Chad and Robert talk honestly about why we should still pray for healing, what role faith plays, and how to pray in a simple, loving, non-weird way. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:24 Why healing prayer can be emotional 01:39 Why we still pray for healing 02:28 Faith matters 03:21 Jesus and unbelief 03:59 Stories of healing 05:18 When healing doesn’t happen 06:42 Ultimate healing in heaven 08:39 Why Jesus healed people 10:01 Signs that point to Jesus 11:17 “Do I have the gift of healing?” 14:04 Willing to look foolish 15:09 Pray for people right now 16:15 Listen to the person, then the Spirit 21:18 Keep it simple 22:37 The most important part: love 26:51 Teach your kids to pray for healing

    32 min

  4. JAN 20

    #253 - Is It My Own Voice or God's?

    In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about how to discern God’s voice, what lines up with Scripture, what sounds like conviction (not condemnation), and how the Holy Spirit leads with grace and truth. If you want to move from knowing about God to actually knowing Him, this is a helpful place to start. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:00 Discipline vs Punishment 00:45 How Do I Know If It’s the Holy Spirit? 01:38 Knowing About God vs Knowing God 05:35 When Knowledge Doesn’t Change Character 08:17 Test It With Scripture 09:13 The Battlefield Is in Your Mind 12:06 Conviction vs Condemnation 19:00 An Invitation to Something Better 22:50 The Lord Disciplines Those He Loves 24:56 Following Jesus When You Don’t Feel Like It

    28 min

  5. JAN 13

    #252 - A Simple Framework for a Stronger Prayer Life

    Prayer doesn’t have to feel confusing, repetitive, or stuck. In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about why Sun Valley is starting the year focused on prayer and offer a simple, biblical framework that helps you connect with God in a deeper way. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:23 Why Start the Year With Prayer 02:05 Don’t Wait on a Sermon—Go Read Your Bible 03:33 Why Prayer Is a Great New Year Goal 04:14 The Most Important Relationship in Your Life 05:16 Prayer Is Also Hearing From God 05:50 Why the Bible Repeats Themes 06:33 The Tabernacle and Learning to Engage With God 10:37 Is God the Center of Your Life or a Hobby? 12:16 The Gateway to God’s Presence Begins With Gratitude 13:01 Why We Sing in Church 14:07 Starting Prayer With Gratitude (Even on Hard Days) 18:49 Gratitude for the Small Things 21:34 Thanksgiving vs Praise 22:08 God’s Joy, Grace, and Holiness 22:49 Hell as the Absence of God’s Grace 24:11 Sacrifice, Sin, and Confession 25:07 Jesus the Lamb of God (Hebrews) 26:20 Petition and Asking God for Things 27:48 Intercession and Praying for Others 28:05 The Five Elements of Prayer 29:31 Breakthrough Can Be Internal

    32 min

  6. JAN 6

    #251 - How To Have A Deeper Prayer Life

    In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about what it means to have a Word and Spirit kind of faith that has a thriving relationship with Jesus. If you’re curious, cautious, or even nervous about the Holy Spirit, this conversation will help you take a next step with confidence as we head into a new year of prayer. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:27 Happy New Year  01:50 Prayer as a kid vs prayer as real relationship 06:50 John 17:3 — eternal life is knowing God 09:33 Scotland mission trip: when Scripture came alive 13:06 Prayer series vision: Word AND Spirit together 14:44 Why this topic feels scary for some people 15:04 Cessationism, experience, and what Scripture actually says 17:28 Sun Valley’s journey toward Word + Spirit 18:51 Relationship with God is supernatural by nature 20:13 Miracles, healing, and the everyday supernatural 22:49 We pray, God decides the results 24:32 Other kinds of healing: worship, freedom, restoration 25:40 Why we need Spirit-led discipleship 26:04 Practical prayer tools coming in this series

    30 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    #250 - Navigating Family Drama During The Holidays

    Christmas time often brings difficult to navigate family drama. In this episode, Chad and Robert share practical, Spirit-led wisdom for navigating difficult family dynamics with grace and love. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 01:02 Behind the Scenes of Christmas Services   04:16 Christmas Traditions in the Moore and Watson Homes   07:06 The Old Days of Christmas Dramas   09:47 It’s Okay to Disappoint Extended Family   11:10 Prioritize Your Immediate Family   12:19 When Family Doesn’t Share Your Values   14:48 How to Love People Who Disagree With You   15:53 Loving Your Spouse by Loving Their Family   17:24 Let Go of the Ideal Holiday   18:51 Playing the Family Gathering Like a Game   20:23 Ask Questions. Stay Curious. Love Deeply.   22:44 Walk Into the Room With a Different Attitude   23:17 Great Open-Ended Questions to Ask   24:25 Be Genuinely Interested in Their World

    29 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    #249 - What Makes The Christmas Season So Special?

    There’s something about Christmas that draws people in whether or not they believe in Jesus. In this episode, Chad and Robert explore why the Christmas season feels different and what our souls are actually responding to beneath the nostalgia, generosity, and traditions. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:25 Why the Holy Spirit Makes Christmas Possible 02:27 Jesus and Emmanuel 04:22 Why Christmas Feels Special to Everyone 07:08 Phantom Pain and the Human Soul 08:17 Heaven Came to Earth 08:56 God Worked His Way to Us 09:11 Why People Say Yes to Christmas Eve 09:47 God’s Patient Pursuit 10:33 Why Simple Invitations Matter 11:36 Why Evil Points to God’s Reality 13:29 Our Appetites Point Beyond This World 14:24 Books for Seekers and Skeptics 16:05 What Experiencing the Spirit Changes 17:13 Obedience Flows From Presence 19:16 A Better View of God 20:40 A Simple Daily Prayer Practice 23:33 Hearing God’s Encouragement 24:30 Quieting a Busy Mind 26:09 Psalm 1 and Fruit in Season 28:46 Scripture as the Spirit’s Voice

    31 min
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Welcome to the Loving God, Loving people podcast. A podcast where we dig deeper into what it looks like to live a life where in the end, all that matters is God and people. Each week, we will have candid and authentic conversations about how every day brings a fresh beginning, and that the best is yet to come as we work together to help fulfill the mission that Jesus has given us.

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  • Creator
    Sun Valley Community Church
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    254
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Loving God. Loving People.
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