The Bench

Mercy Church
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The Bench is a weekly video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.

  1. 06/18/2025

    Fighting for Your Church Family ft. Pastor Brett Bouldin | The Bench

    Listen in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Brett Bouldin, Student Pastor and Elder at Mercy Church, discuss what it means to be an active participant in the local church. Referencing three categories from Pastor Brett's recent sermon, they discuss what it means to be a barrier, bystander, or builder of the church.Missed Sunday's sermon on fighting for the church family? Check it outWebsite: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermonsSpotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696The Bench is a weekly video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.comFollow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/

    30 min

  2. 06/09/2025

    A Conversation with Pastor Allan of Mercy Nairobi | The Bench

    Join Pastor Spence in Nairobi, Kenya, as he talks with Pastor Allan about Sunday's sermon, what it means to be people who show mercy to others, and how Mercy Nairobi, Mercy Church's first-ever church plant, is doing as they approach their second anniversary! Missed Sunday's sermon? Check it out Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696 The Bench is a video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation. Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/ Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/

    30 min

  3. 05/23/2025

    Fighting for Your Kids ft. Mandy Foster | The Bench

    Listen in as Pastor Spence and guest, Mandy Foster, Mercy Church's Director of Operations, discuss the challenges facing Christian parents right now, parameters on technology in the home, the purpose of parenting, how to deal with defiant attitudes, and Fosterisms - sayings in The Foster household that help parents and children flourish! Missed Sunday's sermon on parenting? Check it out Website: ⁠http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons⁠ Spotify: ⁠http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696⁠ Learn more about Mercy Church ⁠http://mercycharlotte.com⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/⁠ Like on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/⁠ Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com and come join us in person!

    49 min

  4. 05/17/2025

    Fighting for Your Marriage ft. Courtney Shelton | The Bench

    Join Pastor Spence and his wife, Courtney, for an honest conversation on what it means to strive for a godly marriage, their personal conflict styles and how they manage conflict in the home, the importance of friends who can support your marriage, how to prioritize your spouse, and tips for a healthy marriage! Missed Sunday's sermon on marriage? Check it out Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696 Learn more about Mercy Church http://mercycharlotte.com Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/ Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/ Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com and come join us in person!

    36 min

  5. 05/06/2025

    Fighting for Your Friends ft. Pastor Scott Urbanek

    Pastors Spence and Scott discuss the value of having godly friends, how to tell if someone is really a friend, what makes their own friendship work, how to have hard conversations with your friends on both sides, and more! Missed Sunday's sermon on friendship? Check it out Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696 Learn more about Mercy Church http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/ Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/ Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com and come join us in person!

    40 min
  6. Reconstructing Faith | Q&A with Pastor Josh and Barnabas Piper

    11/15/2022

    Reconstructing Faith | Q&A with Pastor Josh and Barnabas Piper

    Mercy Church hosted guest speaker Barnabas Piper on November 5, 2022, to teach about faith reconstruction. Throughout three sessions, we learned how to ask questions, explore doubt, and cultivate tools to think about our faith. If you find yourself going through this process, or you know people who are, check out the recordings from the weekend and learn how to ask questions without losing your faith in Jesus, the scriptures, and the church. Barnabas Piper is a pastor, author, podcaster, and speaker who lives with his wife and two daughters near Nashville, Tennessee. He serves at Immanuel Church and writes regularly for He Reads Truth. Barnabas has authored several books and Bible studies and co-hosts The Happy Rant podcast, a popular show discussing issues of faith and culture in a light-hearted, humorous manner. For more resources on reconstructing your faith, please visit https://mercycharlotte.com/reconstructingfaith/ For more information on Mercy Church, please visit https://mercycharlotte.com/

    25 min
  7. Reconstructing Faith | Session 3 | How to Build Your Faith Back Up After Being Disillusioned

    11/15/2022

    Reconstructing Faith | Session 3 | How to Build Your Faith Back Up After Being Disillusioned

    Mercy Church hosted guest speaker Barnabas Piper on November 5, 2022, to teach about faith reconstruction. Throughout three sessions, we learned how to ask questions, explore doubt, and cultivate tools to think about our faith. If you find yourself going through this process, or you know people who are, check out the recordings from the weekend and learn how to ask questions without losing your faith in Jesus, the scriptures, and the church. Barnabas Piper is a pastor, author, podcaster, and speaker who lives with his wife and two daughters near Nashville, Tennessee. He serves at Immanuel Church and writes regularly for He Reads Truth. Barnabas has authored several books and Bible studies and co-hosts The Happy Rant podcast, a popular show discussing issues of faith and culture in a light-hearted, humorous manner. For more resources on reconstructing your faith, please visit https://mercycharlotte.com/reconstructingfaith/ For more information on Mercy Church, please visit https://mercycharlotte.com/

    43 min
  8. Reconstructing Faith | Session 2 | How to Deconstruct Your Church Background Without Deconstructing Your Faith

    11/15/2022

    Reconstructing Faith | Session 2 | How to Deconstruct Your Church Background Without Deconstructing Your Faith

    Mercy Church hosted guest speaker Barnabas Piper on November 5, 2022, to teach about faith reconstruction. Throughout three sessions, we learned how to ask questions, explore doubt, and cultivate tools to think about our faith. If you find yourself going through this process, or you know people who are, check out the recordings from the weekend and learn how to ask questions without losing your faith in Jesus, the scriptures, and the church. Barnabas Piper is a pastor, author, podcaster, and speaker who lives with his wife and two daughters near Nashville, Tennessee. He serves at Immanuel Church and writes regularly for He Reads Truth. Barnabas has authored several books and Bible studies and co-hosts The Happy Rant podcast, a popular show discussing issues of faith and culture in a light-hearted, humorous manner. For more resources on reconstructing your faith, please visit https://mercycharlotte.com/reconstructingfaith/ For more information on Mercy Church, please visit https://mercycharlotte.com/

    44 min
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The Bench is a weekly video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.

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  • Creator
    Mercy Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mercy Church
  • Show Website
    The Bench