The Upper Room @ Rock Creek

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The Upper Room is a weekly Bible teaching podcast from Rock Creek Baptist Church, hosted by Mike Hobbs. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, open Scripture, and grow in spiritual maturity. Through honest reflection and practical application, we explore what it means to follow Christ when life — and church — isn’t centered on us.

Episodes

  1. Apr 13

    Your Digital Diet Week 1 - Your Attention is Your Life

    You don’t drift toward the life you want.You drift toward what has your attention. In this episode, we kick off the Your Digital Diet series by uncovering a powerful truth: what you consistently focus on is forming you—whether you realize it or not. From endless scrolling to constant noise, the world is competing for your attention every second. But what if the real issue isn’t time… it’s focus? Join us as we explore:• How distraction quietly shapes your life• Why your habits matter more than your big decisions• What Psalm 1 teaches about being spiritually rooted• How to begin reclaiming your attention for God

    13 min

  2. Apr 6

    From The Upper Room to the Empty Tomb Week 2

    There are moments in life that feel like the end. In this episode, we explore the journey from the cross to the empty tomb—where loss, silence, and confusion give way to hope and new life. Through Luke 23–24, we’re reminded that even when God feels quiet, He is still working. If you’re in a “Saturday” season—waiting, wondering, questioning—this conversation will encourage you to hold on. Sunday is coming.

    13 min

  3. Apr 2

    Men's Ministry -Prayer and Dependence on God

    Most men believe in prayer—but few practice it consistently. At Rock Creek Baptist Men’s Ministry, we gather monthly for fellowship and to grow as spiritual leaders. This episode challenges men to move from occasional prayer to daily dependence on God—and gives a simple, practical way to start.

    19 min

  4. Apr 1

    From the Upper Room to the Empty Tomb: Week 1

    The night before the cross didn’t look extraordinary—but it changed everything. In this episode, we step into the Upper Room and see how Jesus prepared His disciples through service, truth, and presence… even when they didn’t fully understand. If you’ve ever felt like God is working in ways you can’t see, this message is for you.

    12 min

  5. Mar 23

    Week 4 - It's Not About Me - When it Really Isn't About Me.

    What if church was never meant to be about you? In this final message of the “It’s Not About Me” series, we shift from moments of surrender to a lifestyle of living for something bigger. This episode challenges the way we’ve been shaped by culture to consume—and calls us back to a biblical vision of the church: to glorify God, build others up, and serve with purpose. The question isn’t:“What am I getting?” But:“What am I contributing?”

    14 min

  6. Mar 16

    Weeks 3 of It's Not About Me -When we Disagree

    Disagreements happen in every church, ministry, and small group. The question isn’t if we’ll disagree — it’s how we handle it. In this episode of the Upper Room Podcast, we explore the difference between unity and uniformity and why protecting unity in the church matters so much. Looking at Ephesians 4 and Romans 14, we discuss how spiritual maturity helps us distinguish between biblical convictions, wise decisions, and personal preferences. Not every disagreement is a battle worth fighting. And not every hill is Calvary. When we learn to guard unity while standing firm on truth, the church becomes a powerful witness to the world.

    14 min

  7. Mar 8

    It's Not About Me Week 2: When I Wasn't Asked

    Why does it bother us so much when we aren’t asked? In Week 2 of the “It’s Not About Me” series, Mike Hobbs explores the deeper heart issue behind the question, “Why didn’t they ask me?” Looking at passages from James, Matthew, and Proverbs, this episode challenges us to examine pride, identity, and the desire for recognition — and invites us to embrace the kind of humility and service that Jesus calls true greatness.

    11 min

  8. Mar 4

    Fully Relying on God

    In this episode of The Upper Room, Mike talks about what it means to fully rely on God when life becomes uncertain. Through personal reflection and Scripture, we explore how trust in God grows not in comfortable moments, but in seasons of fear, waiting, and unanswered questions.

    10 min

  9. Feb 27

    Integrity In a Compromised World

    This is a bonus episode. I also have the privilege of leading the Men's Ministry at Rock Creek Baptist Church.

    12 min

  10. Feb 24

    It's Not About Me: Week 1

    We live in a culture built around preference. We choose what we watch. We customize what we listen to. We filter what we consume. And slowly, without realizing it, we begin to expect everything — even church — to revolve around what fits us best. But spiritual maturity begins when we shift the focus off ourselves. Over the next four weeks, we’ll wrestle with a simple but challenging truth:  It’s not about my comfort. It’s not about my recognition. It’s not about my role.  It’s about Christ. For the next 4 weeks, Each week we will examine an area where self quietly tries to take center stage — and what it looks like to walk in humility instead.

    9 min
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The Upper Room is a weekly Bible teaching podcast from Rock Creek Baptist Church, hosted by Mike Hobbs. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, open Scripture, and grow in spiritual maturity. Through honest reflection and practical application, we explore what it means to follow Christ when life — and church — isn’t centered on us.

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