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APR 12

Light, Love, and Truth | Winterville

What if the trials you’re facing are actually shaping something deeper in you? In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how testing reveals the condition of our faith, calling us to trust God fully, seek His wisdom, and grow into spiritual maturity through endurance. If you’ve been walking through a difficult season or wrestling with what’s true, this message will encourage you to stay rooted in God and let Him form something lasting in you.

Apr 12

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49 min
APR 1

Generational Iniquity and Soul Ties

Some of what you're fighting isn't yours. It was planted long before you got here. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren Kennedy tackle two topics that don't get nearly enough airtime in church: generational iniquities and soul ties. Not the spooky, hocus-pocus version. The real, practical, scripturally grounded version that shows up in marriages, families, and the patterns people can't seem to break no matter how hard they try. They walk through what the Bible actually says about iniquity passing through generations, what soul ties are and why they're not always sexual, and what it looks like to apply the blood of Jesus to the things in your life that keep pulling you backward. This one will probably turn on some lights. Come ready to do some honest looking.

Apr 1

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40 min
APR 12 · BONUS

BONUS EPISODE | This Could Change Everything: The Heart Behind Altar Nights

What is an Altar Night, and why does it matter right now?In this powerful conversation, Pastor Aaron shares the heart behind Altar Nights at Opendoor Church and why he believes God is calling us back to something deeper. This isn’t about creating a moment; it’s about creating space for God to move.We talk about: What actually happens during an Altar NightWhy physical obedience matters in your faith journeyHow to move from routine to real encounterWhat to do if you don’t “feel” anythingWhy hunger for God changes everythingIf you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or just hungry for more of God—this conversation is for you. God is still moving. The question is this: are we making room? Join us for Altar Nights at Opendoor Church Come expectant. Come hungry. Come ready. Share this with someone who needs a fresh encounter with God.Find out more info at: https://opendoorchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/104215

Apr 12 · Bonus

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40 min
APR 9

Built for Endurance | Immanuel

What if the trials you’re facing are actually building something stronger in your faith? In this message, Pastor John Conway shares how God uses testing, obedience, and endurance to grow us into maturity—reminding us that it’s not about the size of the trial, but our trust in Him through it. If you’re in a season of pressure or uncertainty, this message will encourage you to trust God’s process and let Him build lasting faith in you.

Apr 9

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45 min
6D AGO

A Practical Faith | Winterville

What if your response to God’s Word is revealing more about your heart than you realize? In this message, Pastor John Conway shares how a practical faith is not just about hearing truth, but living it out by allowing the Holy Spirit to shape the condition of our hearts so it produces lasting fruit. If you’re ready to move from just hearing God’s Word to truly living it, this message will help you align your heart and actions with Him.

6d ago

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47 min
MAR 1

Talking to Kids About Sex Without Shame: A Conversation with Dr. Ashley Hudson

For the first time on Here For It, Pastors Aaron and Lauren sit down with guest Dr. Ashley Hudson, a Christian therapist, researcher, and mama in process who specializes in mental and sexual health. This honest and necessary conversation tackles one of the most avoided topics in church and family life: how to disciple kids and teens around sexuality without shame, fear, or silence. Dr. Hudson explains the difference between purity culture and biblical purity, reframing sexual discipleship as desire formation, not desire suppression. Instead of a one-time “talk,” she encourages parents to think in terms of ongoing, age-appropriate conversations that begin far earlier than most people expect. Aaron and Lauren bring their pastoral and parenting perspective into the conversation, sharing what they’ve learned raising teenagers, why pretending these issues do not exist causes more harm, and how safety, humor, honesty, and curiosity build trust over time. The episode also covers: • Dating boundaries for Christian singles • Preparing for marriage after a sex-negative upbringing • Postpartum mental health and intimacy challenges • Why many women suffer silently with sexual pain • How couples can rebuild connection through conversation and attunementThis episode is practical, theological, and pastoral, offering hope and tools for parents, couples, singles, and church leaders who want to handle this topic with wisdom and courage. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: • Why sexual discipleship starts day one, not at puberty • The difference between Purity Culture and Biblical Purity • Desire formation vs desire suppression • How to create safe, ongoing conversations with kids and teens • Why silence in church creates shame instead of holiness • Healthy boundaries for Christian dating • Preparing for marriage when your upbringing was sex-negative • Postpartum depression, intimacy pain, and why awareness matters • Why attunement, not correction, builds trust and intimacy • Practical tools parents can use right now Resources for parenting sexuality shared by Dr. Ashley Hudson Books for Kids and Families: • Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds https://a.co/d/0rnomUO • God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies https://a.co/d/6CCsySF • God’s Design for Sex Series (4-Book Set)Stan Jones & Brenna Jones https://a.co/d/8XL4EWu • It’s So Amazing!: A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families https://a.co/d/2lDvY9wParent Resources and Tools: • Pearl In Process Resource Libraryhttps://pearlinprocess.podia.comHelpful Instagram Posts: • https://www.instagram.com/p/CoshokBMYPI/?igsh=NXdnMnFuNjJyMWVn • https://www.instagram.com/p/CovGmBGBATm/?igsh=MWlxeGYwMXhmcDRwNA== Helpful Reminder:Nature and wildlife provide natural, organic opportunities to teach kids about procreation in calm, age-appropriate ways. Episode Guest Dr. Ashley Hudson Therapist | Researcher | Coach in Mental and Sexual Health Website: https://pearlinprocess.com Resources: https://pearlinprocess.podia.com Instagram: @pearlinprocess

Mar 1

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51 min
MAR 30

Intentional Living, Part 2: Just Pay Attention

You've got the desire to live with more intention. But somewhere between a word of the year you already forgot and a to-do list that never ends, it starts to feel like one more standard you can't meet.In part two of this conversation, Pastor Gina and Meghen get practical. They walk through the key areas where intentionality actually shows up in real life: your relationship with the Lord, your friendships, your marriage, your season. And they land on something that might surprise you. Being intentional isn't about doing more. It's about paying attention to what's already right in front of you.They talk about what it looks like to be God-active instead of culturally reactive, why vulnerability with the Lord is the best gauge of where you really are, how to reflect and release at the end of the day instead of picking yourself apart, and why the most intentional thing you can do might just be dropping something off at someone's door without waiting to be asked.Text RENEW or WOMEN to 45000 to share your story, submit a prayer request, or connect with the Opendoor women's community.

Mar 30

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34 min
FEB 2

Mutual Submission: How Unity Works in Marriage, Church Leadership, and the Workplace

“Submission” is one of the fastest ways to make people tense up, but Pastors Aaron and Lauren argue it’s one of the most life-changing Kingdom principles you can live. In this episode, they break down mutual submission as a path to unity, harmony, trust, and protection, not hierarchy or manipulation. Using Ephesians 5:15–33, they explain why many teachings start at the wrong verse, how Paul frames marriage with a call to submit to one another first, and why Christ is the head of the church, not man. They also open the hood on how mutual submission works in their unique context as co–senior pastors, how they stay submitted to spiritual authority, and what happens when they hit a real impasse. You’ll hear two key real-life examples: • A high-pressure 2020 COVID-era leadership decision where Pastors Aaron and Lauren could not reach unity and recused themselves, submitting the final call to their elders. • A parenting situation with their oldest where they submitted to trusted marriage counselors, changed roles, and rebuilt unity at home. They also bring this into team culture: why “Who has the final say?” is the wrong question, how collaboration creates both necessary and unnecessary tension, and why slowing down can expose dysfunction and help the best idea win. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why “submission” is for everyone, not just wives • How Ephesians 5 is often taught backwards • Why unity is entered through the Holy Spirit, not forced • The role of elders, oversight, and spiritual covering in healthy leadership • A practical “release valve” when a couple cannot agree • Parenting without good cop/bad cop, fear-based control, or abdication • Collaboration at work: harmony over hierarchy • A key mindset shift: “better to be in relationship than to be right” • What “headship” means to them: initiation, not domination Scripture Teferenced • Ephesians 5:15–33 Chapters 00:00 Intro and why this topic matters02:30 Why “submission” triggers people05:00 Reading Ephesians 5 in context10:30 Mutual submission as the foundation for marriage14:00 Submission in church leadership: elders and covering18:30 2020 example: the mask decision and submitting to elders27:30 Submission at home: parenting conflict and counselor wisdom35:30 Why unity creates blessing even when decisions are imperfect39:00 Workplace culture: “who has the final say?” is the wrong question46:00 Collaboration, tension, and hearing God together52:00 Relationship over being right56:00 Headship as initiation and love If you’re stuck in a repeating conflict, stop trying to win and start trying to get into unity. Decide who you trust for outside wisdom, invite covering into the conversation, and let the Holy Spirit lead you into harmony.If this episode hit home, share it with a friend or couple who’s navigating conflict, leadership, or parenting pressure.

Feb 2

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45 min
APR 12 · BONUS

BONUS EPISODE | This Could Change Everything: The Heart Behind Altar Nights

What is an Altar Night, and why does it matter right now?In this powerful conversation, Pastor Aaron shares the heart behind Altar Nights at Opendoor Church and why he believes God is calling us back to something deeper. This isn’t about creating a moment; it’s about creating space for God to move.We talk about: What actually happens during an Altar NightWhy physical obedience matters in your faith journeyHow to move from routine to real encounterWhat to do if you don’t “feel” anythingWhy hunger for God changes everythingIf you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or just hungry for more of God—this conversation is for you. God is still moving. The question is this: are we making room? Join us for Altar Nights at Opendoor Church Come expectant. Come hungry. Come ready. Share this with someone who needs a fresh encounter with God.Find out more info at: https://opendoorchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/104215

Apr 12 · Bonus

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40 min
MAR 22

Still At Work | Opendoor Immanuel

Even when it feels like nothing is happening, God is still at work behind the scenes. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how Romans 9–11 reveals God’s unchanging faithfulness, reminding us that His plan is unfolding through His people and that His promises never fail, even when we can’t see them. He calls us to trust God’s sovereignty, walk in humility, and embrace unity as part of His greater story. If you’ve been in a season of waiting or wondering where God is, this message will encourage you to trust His faithfulness and respond with worship.

Mar 22

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38 min

Welcome to Opendoor Podcasts! Whether it is powerful messages, amazing testimonies, or deep conversation we believe you will enjoy what you hear! We would love to hear from you. Email podcasts@opendoorchurch.com, check out our website, or stop by one of our campuses in Eastern North Carolina.

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