Praise God, Let's Go!

Spence Shelton

A new podcast designed to encourage and equip all listeners for real-life discipleship. In each episode, Pastor Spence and guest hosts dive headfirst into the cultural and spiritual conversations shaping our world.

  1. Jul 9

    What Does the Bible Really Say About Same-Sex Attraction?

    In this episode of Praise God, Let's Go!, Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss what the Bible teaches about same-sex attraction, identity in Christ, and God's design for sexuality. Together, they offer practical wisdom for faithfully following Jesus in today's culture.------------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 100:00 - Praise God, Let's Go00:45 - How to Love Your Gay Neighbor02:17 - The Real Story of Sexual Expression in the Bible06:24 - Jesus Did Not Abolish the Law10:33 - Jesus on Sexual Immorality13:35 - Romans 1: Sexual Practices that are contrary to NatureChapter 218:54 - Same Sex Attraction in the Bible19:40 - Pastor Scott on How to Talk to Gay People23:36 - A Misunderstanding of the Bible28:00 - God's Way is Not Only Right31:09 - Same Sex Attracted People36:36 - Celibacy for Same-Sex Attracted People39:38 - Steps on Coming Out to a Christian43:04 - Protestants on Gay Marriage46:41 - An Ordeal for Gay Friendships50:27 - Faith and Feelings52:32 - Homosexuality in the Bible56:48 - Same Sex AttractionHAVE QUESTIONS FOR PASTOR SPENCE? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 RESOURCESScripture: Genesis 2:18-25; Leviticus 20:13, Matthew 5:17-20; Matthew 22:29; Matthew 19; Mark 7; Romans 1; 1 Corinthians 6.Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships? by Rebecca McLaughlinhttps://christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/spiritual-homecoming-lgbt-people/WANT MORE?For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. SHOUTOUTThank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Research & data: Matthew Esposito, Michele TempletonContent & marketing: Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & production: Erik Button DISCLAIMERThis podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

  2. May 21

    How Could a Good God Allow Suffering?

    ​​Mercy Church Pastors Spence Shelton and Scott Urbanek discuss the question "how could a good God allow suffering?" They talk about how suffering is part of living in a broken world and why following Jesus does not guarantee an easy life, but does promise that Christ is with us in the middle of it. This conversation points listeners to the hope and trust found in God’s sovereignty, even when life doesn’t make sense. HAVE QUESTIONS FOR PASTOR SPENCE? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 RESOURCES Pastor Spence's quote, "The Christian is always facing basically three enemies at once: the sinful flesh, the fallen world, and the devil himself," has been used by many pastors from several denominations.The Problem of Pain by C.S. LewisMember Care - https://mercycharlotte.com/members/WANT MORE?For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. SHOUTOUTThank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Research & data: Matthew Esposito, Michele TempletonContent & marketing: Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & production: Erik Button DISCLAIMERThis podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

  3. May 8

    Pastor Allan is Here!

    Mercy Church Pastors Spence Shelton and Scott Urbanek are joined by Mercy Nairobi Church Pastor Allan Waruhiu and talk about why short-term trips matter and how God often uses them as a catalyst for long-term discipleship and mission. HAVE QUESTIONS FOR PASTOR SPENCE? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60  RESOURCES Short-Term Trips - https://mercycharlotte.com/short-term-trips/  Serve Teams - https://mercycharlotte.com/serve-teams/  Mercy Nairobi - https://www.mercynairobi.com/  WANT MORE? For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com.  SHOUTOUT Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode.  Research & data: Matthew Esposito, Michele Templeton Content & marketing: Laura Goodyear Video & Audio capture: Chris Smith  Editing & production: Erik Button  This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

  4. Apr 30

    Does the Man on the Island Go to Hell?

    Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss the question of the “man on the island,” looking at what the Bible teaches about God’s justice, our need for salvation, and the urgency of sharing Jesus. Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60  Resources: The State of Theology - https://thestateoftheology.com/ Sign up for short-term trips. https://mercycharlotte.com/short-term-trips/  For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com.  Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode.  Research & data: Matthew Esposito, Michele Templeton Content & marketing: Laura Goodyear Video & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith  Editing & production: Erik Button  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

  5. Apr 16

    We Have Everything…So Why Aren’t We Happy?

    Pastor Spence Shelton & Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss what makes Christianity good for you and for the world around you.  Ask Pastor Spence Questions? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60⁠  Statistics Referenced: Disciple-Making Teams (DMTs) - https://mercycharlotte.com/missions/ World Happiness Report - https://www.worldhappiness.report/History Notes: In 2011, Campus Crusade for Christ changed its name in the United States to Cru. In 2013, Presbyterian Hospital was rebranded as Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com.  Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode.  Research & data: Matthew Esposito, Michele Templeton Content & marketing: Laura Goodyear Video & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith  Editing & production: Erik Button  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

  6. Mar 27

    Worth the Wait

    Mercy Church ​​Pastor Scott Urbanek, Immanuel Church Pastor Keith Burney, and Mercy member Allison Bell discuss singleness and dating in front of a live audience at Mercy’s Worth It Weekend. In this bonus episode, they encouraged the audience to stop rushing what God is writing - their love story is too important to microwave! Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60  For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com.  Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode.  Research & data: Michele Templeton Content & marketing: Laura Goodyear Video & Audio capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith  Editing & production: Erik Button  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

  7. Mar 19

    It’s Not About You: God’s Design for Marital Intimacy

    Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek, and Courtney Shelton discuss the biblical framework for sex. Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 References: The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts by Paul David Tripp Sex Begins in the Kitchen by Kevin Lehman For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Research & Data: Matthew Esposito, Michele Templeton Content & Marketing: Laura Goodyear Video & Audio Capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & Production: Erik Button Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

  8. Mar 19

    It's A Covenant

    Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss the biblical basis of covenantal marriage. Soul Work: Spend time this week having an honest conversation with your spouse about offense/defense plays for your marriage. Question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60 Reference: Marriage by Paul David Tripp For more content, follow Pastor Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com. Thank you to our production and editing team for putting together this episode. Content & Marketing: Michele Templeton, Laura GoodyearVideo & Audio Capture: Ian Sarmiento, Chris Smith Editing & Production: Erik Button Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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A new podcast designed to encourage and equip all listeners for real-life discipleship. In each episode, Pastor Spence and guest hosts dive headfirst into the cultural and spiritual conversations shaping our world.

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  • Creator
    Spence Shelton
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Spence Shelton
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    Praise God, Let's Go!

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