The Travis Rutland Podcast

Travis Rutland
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The Travis Rutland Podcast features weekly sermons and biblical teaching from Travis Rutland, Lead Pastor of Liberty Square Church and President of Global Servants. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by decades of ministry experience, these messages are clear, relevant, and deeply practical. Each episode is designed to help you grow in your faith, strengthen your understanding of God’s Word, and apply timeless biblical truth to everyday life. Whether preaching to his local congregation or speaking into a broader audience, Travis brings a steady, Spirit-led approach to teaching that is both grounded and encouraging. His heart for the Church and passion for global ministry are evident in every message. If you’re looking for consistent, Bible-centered preaching that speaks to real life, this podcast offers a place to stay rooted, challenged, and encouraged in your walk with Christ. To learn more about the ministry behind these messages, visit Global Servants or connect with Liberty Square Church for additional resources and ways to watch.

  1. 3d ago

    Mara | AKA (Part 5)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 28), I look at the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz and the three struggles that can quietly take hold of our lives: sadness, loneliness, and bitterness. Ruth was walking through grief, Boaz was experiencing loneliness, and Naomi had become consumed by bitterness. Yet God did not leave any of them there. Ruth’s story reminds us that we do not have to live forever in the season we are in. Through God and the relationships He places around us, He can lead us into a new season, a new calling, and a new destiny. If you are struggling with grief, loneliness, or bitterness, I believe this message will remind you that God still has purpose for your life. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Series Overview(00:01:33) - The Story of Naomi and Ruth Begins(00:04:08) - Rudolph and the Island of Misfit Toys Analogy(00:08:14) - Ruth's Journey to Bethlehem(00:11:13) - Ruth's Sadness and Grief(00:14:43) - Moving Through Grief Into a New Season(00:17:50) - Boaz and the Gleaning Fields(00:20:31) - Boaz's Loneliness and the Need for Friendship(00:22:10) - The Author's Own Lifelong Friendships(00:25:04) - Finding Friends and Community at Church(00:27:50) - Naomi's Bitterness Returns Home(00:30:11) - Bruce and the Coffee Story(00:33:46) - Love as the Cure for Bitterness(00:35:09) - Naomi's Redemption Through Obed(00:38:44) - Leslie DeRusso's Story of Faith(00:42:49) - Closing Prayer and Invitation

    Mara | AKA (Part 5)

  2. Oct 29

    Joshua | AKA (Part 4)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 27), I look at the life of Joshua and Caleb in Numbers 13–14 and Joshua 14 to discover what true, biblical courage really looks like. True courage sees with God’s perspective, trusts His protection, and holds on to His promises even when the circumstances seem impossible. Joshua and Caleb saw the same giants, fortified cities, and obstacles as everyone else, but they chose to believe that God was greater than what they could see. At 85 years old, Caleb made a bold request: “Give me this mountain.” What is the mountain standing in front of you today? Instead of waiting for someone else to face it, God may be calling you to step forward in faith and courage. Whatever your mountain may be, the Lord is with you. Give me this mountain. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and National Day of Prayer(00:02:00) - Setting the Scene: Joshua's Name Change(00:03:41) - Opening Prayer(00:03:57) - Stories of Natural Courage(00:06:50) - What True Courage Really Looks Like(00:07:42) - The Spies' Report: Giants and Fortified Cities(00:10:04) - Seeing with God's Perception(00:13:06) - Matthew 13 and Spiritual Sight(00:15:40) - Joshua and Caleb's Response to the People(00:16:50) - True Courage Believes in God's Protection(00:17:35) - The Ghost Dance and Wounded Knee(00:20:33) - Misunderstanding God's Protection(00:24:25) - God's Protection in Suffering and Overcoming(00:27:20) - The People's Rebellion and God's Judgment(00:28:19) - Inheriting God's Promises in His Timing(00:31:30) - 45 Years Later: Caleb's Request(00:35:28) - Give Me This Mountain(00:36:23) - Applying 'Give Me This Mountain' to Our Lives(00:41:00) - Closing Prayer: Claiming Your Mountain(00:42:23) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Sign-off

    Joshua | AKA (Part 4)

  3. Oct 22

    Barnabas | AKA (Part 3)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 26), I take us through the life of Barnabas in Acts 4, 9, 13, and 15 and challenge us to become sons and daughters of encouragement. Barnabas saw potential in people others had given up on, including Saul, who would become the Apostle Paul. He was willing to serve without needing the credit, and he showed grace even when he disagreed with others. We all need a Barnabas in our lives, and we are called to be one for the people around us. Somewhere out there is a Saul who needs someone to see what God has placed inside of him, and somewhere there is a John Mark who needs someone to believe that his story isn't over. The world is full of discouragement, but the church should be full of people who speak life, love, grace, and encouragement. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Scripture Reading (Acts 4:36)(00:01:31) - The Meaning Behind the Name Travis(00:04:36) - Barnabas: Named for His Character(00:05:52) - Barnabas Introduces Saul to the Disciples(00:07:13) - Encouragers See Potential(00:11:10) - Saul Becomes Paul on Mission(00:13:06) - The Supremes Analogy: Not Caring Who Gets Credit(00:18:58) - Barnabas and John Mark's Falling Out with Paul(00:22:18) - Grace in Disagreement(00:26:08) - Personal Stories of Encouragement(00:29:36) - Call to Be Sons and Daughters of Encouragement(00:31:37) - Closing Prayer and Communion

    Barnabas | AKA (Part 3)

  4. Oct 15

    Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego | AKA (Part 2)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 25), I take us into Daniel 3 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. There are seasons when we find ourselves in the fire through no fault of our own, and in those moments, we need to remember that we are not alone. There is a fourth man in the fire. The fire is painful, but God is still sovereign. In the furnace, we can discover freedom from the things that have bound us, encounter Jesus in ways we have never known before, and learn to trust Him even when we cannot see what He is doing. If you're walking through a season of suffering, uncertainty, or tribulation, hold on to the fourth man in the fire. He will sustain you, and He will never leave you or forsake you. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Weather Banter(00:01:10) - Series on Name Changes: Introducing Daniel's Friends(00:02:30) - Reading Daniel: The Golden Image and the Furnace Decree(00:04:11) - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Defy Nebuchadnezzar(00:05:33) - Opening Prayer(00:05:51) - Fire as Blessing and Danger: Life's Pros and Cons(00:07:36) - Clarifying Suffering vs Self-Caused Consequences(00:11:10) - Cast Into the Furnace(00:13:52) - In the Fire We Discover Freedom(00:15:50) - Peter Pan Story: Letting Go in the Fire(00:20:02) - In the Fire We Discover Jesus(00:24:42) - Coming Out: Promotion and Blessing After the Furnace(00:28:43) - Trusting God's Sovereignty: The Hitchhiker Story(00:34:13) - Personal Testimony: The Church Split Furnace(00:38:16) - Finding Psalm 41 in Desperation(00:40:36) - The Fourth Man in the Fire: Closing Appeal(00:43:45) - Closing Prayer and Altar Call(00:45:01) - Outro

    Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego | AKA (Part 2)

  5. Oct 8

    Abraham & Sarah | AKA (Part 1)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 24), I look at Genesis 17 and the moment God met Abram and Sarai after years of waiting, failure, and silence. God first reveals Himself as El Shaddai, God Almighty, reminding Abram that his mistakes have not canceled God’s covenant or His promises. Then Abram becomes Abraham and Sarai becomes Sarah, revealing both a renewed promise and a deeply personal relationship with God. What do you need to leave behind to become who God is calling you to be? Through Abraham’s covenant, Sarah’s new identity, and the picture of baptism, we are reminded that God still has a purpose for us. Sometimes we have to die to what is in our present so we can step into the promise and destiny God has prepared for our future. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Series Overview(00:02:00) - Abraham and Sarah: Setting the Scene(00:02:52) - Funny Name Changes: Michael Caine and Sting(00:05:26) - Personal Nicknames and Relationships(00:07:41) - Background: Abram, Sarai, and Ishmael(00:10:14) - 13 Years of Silence(00:13:44) - God Reveals Himself as El Shaddai(00:17:09) - The Covenant Renewed Despite Failure(00:18:30) - Abram Becomes Abraham: The Promise(00:23:38) - Sarai Becomes Sarah: The Personal Relationship(00:28:18) - Defined by Relationship, Not Just Context(00:31:08) - Circumcision and the Call to Sacrifice(00:37:25) - Circumcision of the Heart in Romans(00:39:57) - New Names Through Baptism in India(00:42:23) - Altar Call and Baptism Invitation(00:45:12) - Closing Prayer and Podcast Outro

    Abraham & Sarah | AKA (Part 1)

  6. Oct 1

    Journey to Ephesus | Road Trip (Part 7)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 023), I take us to Acts 19 and the journey of the believers in Ephesus. Paul shows us that repentance is necessary, but repentance alone is not the destination. We must believe in Jesus Christ for salvation, and then receive the power of the Holy Spirit to live the life God has called us to live. Salvation is the foundation, but the journey does not end there. As we look at Acts 19, 1 Corinthians 11, and the promise of the Holy Spirit, I challenge us to ask an honest question: Do I have the power of the Holy Spirit operating in my life? God has not called us to remain bound by sin, addiction, fear, or the wounds of our past. There is power, freedom, and life available through the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that our heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. All you have to do is ask. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - Podcast(00:00:42) - Paul's First Journey to Ephesus(00:06:16) - Paul meets Christians in Ephesus(00:11:10) - Paul: Repentance is Incomplete(00:17:24) - What Must I Do to Be Saved?(00:22:29) - Christ's Communion(00:25:59) - Communion(00:28:54) - The Power of the Holy Spirit in Ephesus(00:33:48) - The Journey from the Savion to Ephesus(00:38:49) - Free from bondage(00:43:36) - The Journey to Ephesus

    Journey to Ephesus | Road Trip (Part 7)

  7. Sep 24

    Journey to Macedonia | Road Trip (Part 6)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 022), I take you to Acts 16 and the journey of Paul and Silas to Macedonia. Even after being beaten, imprisoned, and chained, they chose to pray and worship God at midnight. What happened next reminds us that true worship is always transformational. Worship can transform the atmosphere around us, transform the people we are praying for, and transform us in the middle of our own trials. Maybe you feel like you are in a cave or a difficult season right now. My prayer is that this message will remind you that your circumstances do not have to determine your worship. As we focus on God, He can bring transformation where we need it most. Worship transforms everything. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - PODCAST(00:00:42) - Journey to Macedonia(00:01:54) - The Brain of Apple Fans(00:04:54) - Wonders of the World(00:07:21) - What of Wonders?(00:07:56) - Paul and Silas(00:10:20) - Worship Transforms the Atmosphere(00:15:34) - Wonders of the World(00:16:23) - Wonders of the World(00:21:10) - Worship Transforms Us(00:25:14) - What David Knew in That Cave(00:27:28) - What is True Worship?(00:29:59) - Wonders of the World(00:32:55) - Worship

    Journey to Macedonia | Road Trip (Part 6)

  8. Sep 17

    Journey to Caesarea Philippi | Road Trip (Part 5)

    In this episode of the Travis Rutland Podcast (Ep. 021), I take us on the journey to Caesarea Philippi in Matthew 16 and ask the most important question we can ever answer: Who do you say Jesus is? The world will try to reshape Jesus into whatever fits our beliefs, desires, or worldview, while legalism tells us that His grace is not enough. But Jesus is not who we make Him to be. He is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus is Lord. His grace is sufficient, and His blood has redeemed us once and for all. The question is not only whether we have made Jesus Lord for salvation, but whether we have surrendered every part of our lives to Him. Is Jesus Lord of your relationships, your thoughts, your actions, your future, and everything you hold back? As you listen, I pray this message challenges you to lay it all down and experience the freedom that comes through the grace of God. – Travis Rutland Chapters (00:00:00) - Pastor Travis Rutland(00:00:42) - The Journey to Caesarea Philippi(00:02:12) - Who Is Jesus? On the Road Trip(00:05:17) - Jesus on the Plastered Message(00:09:00) - Bart Ehrman: Was Jesus the First Transgender Man?(00:14:36) - What Does the World Say Jesus Is?(00:15:38) - Pharisees(00:20:45) - Setting Free From the Law(00:25:55) - The Grace of God Has Redeemed You(00:26:27) - Legalism(00:29:59) - The Question of Who Is Jesus?(00:31:24) - Who Do You Say Jesus Is?(00:35:23) - Is Jesus Lord of Your Life?(00:41:20) - Jesus is Lord of My Life

    Journey to Caesarea Philippi | Road Trip (Part 5)
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The Travis Rutland Podcast features weekly sermons and biblical teaching from Travis Rutland, Lead Pastor of Liberty Square Church and President of Global Servants. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by decades of ministry experience, these messages are clear, relevant, and deeply practical. Each episode is designed to help you grow in your faith, strengthen your understanding of God’s Word, and apply timeless biblical truth to everyday life. Whether preaching to his local congregation or speaking into a broader audience, Travis brings a steady, Spirit-led approach to teaching that is both grounded and encouraging. His heart for the Church and passion for global ministry are evident in every message. If you’re looking for consistent, Bible-centered preaching that speaks to real life, this podcast offers a place to stay rooted, challenged, and encouraged in your walk with Christ. To learn more about the ministry behind these messages, visit Global Servants or connect with Liberty Square Church for additional resources and ways to watch.

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  • Creator
    Travis Rutland
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Travis Rutland
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