Let's Get Real

North County Christ the King Church
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Get Real is a midweek podcast from NCCTK Church where your hosts, Joel VanMersbergen and Sara Nelson, bring you honest conversations, deep(ish) thoughts, guest speakers, and plenty of rabbit trails. We laugh a lot, learn as we go, and talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus in real life—with all its mess, beauty, and surprise plot twists. Whether you're driving, folding laundry, or hiding from your to-do list, we’re here to encourage, challenge, and remind you that God is at work in your actual life. Real people. Real conversations. Let’s Get Real.

  1. Word Nerds 3: Worship words

    2D AGO · VIDEO

    Word Nerds 3: Worship words

    We sing these words almost every week. Hallelujah. Holy. Hosanna. Emmanuel. They’re printed on screens. Written into choruses. And carried through centuries of worship. But what do they actually mean? In this episode of Word Nerds, we dive into some of the most common worship words in Christianity—where they came from, what they originally meant, how they’re often misunderstood, and why they still matter. We talk about ancient language, biblical context, and how these words connect us not just to modern church…but to believers who’ve been worshiping God for thousands of years. Because these aren’t magic church words. They’re real words meant to give voice to real experiences with God. And worship changes when you actually know what you’re singing.

    1h 15m
  2. Weird Words: Words we are voting off of the island!

    JAN 28 · VIDEO

    Weird Words: Words we are voting off of the island!

    There are some church words we all use…but if we’re honest, they don’t really mean much anymore. They’ve become filler. Christian small talk. Spiritual-sounding noise. So in this episode of GET REAL, we’re doing something a little different. We’re putting some of our most overused church words on trial. We talk about where these words came from, how they’re often used, why they can actually get in the way of real faith—and whether any of them deserve to stay. BTW This episode is honest, sarcastic, and surprisingly meaningful as we wrestle with one big question: Are our words helping us follow Jesus… or helping us avoid being real?

    1h 4m
  3. Word Nerds: Church Words

    JAN 21 · VIDEO

    Word Nerds: Church Words

    In this kickoff episode of our new series Word Nerds, we unpack some of the most common church words people say all the time… without really knowing what they mean. What is the gospel? What does it actually mean to be saved? Is faith just believing something — or is it something more? And why do words like grace and repentance feel so heavy? We take these “Christianese” words out of religious fog and bring them back into real-life language so faith becomes clearer, richer, and way more honest.

    1h 1m
  4. Quit Quitting

    JAN 7 · VIDEO

    Quit Quitting

    Every January we feel pressure to change fast and aim big—but most resolutions don’t last. In this episode, Joel and Sara explore a better way forward: building sustainable habits, embracing wise limits, and letting go of what no longer serves us. If you’re tired of starting over, this conversation offers a gentler, more faithful path to real change.

    59 min

  5. 12/17/2025 · VIDEO

    Christmas Songs, Carols, & Hymns: Finding Jesus Beneath the Familiar Tunes

    Christmas music is everywhere—but what’s actually beneath the familiar melodies? In this festive episode, Joel and Sara unpack the difference between carols, hymns, and Christmas songs, explore why Old Testament scripture shows up so often at Christmas, and share practical ways to refocus our hearts on Jesus during the season.

    47 min
  6. Christmas In Mom-Mode

    12/10/2025 · VIDEO

    Christmas In Mom-Mode

    Sarah welcomes guest Bethany Adams for a funny, honest, and deeply practical look at “mom mode” during Christmas—why the pressure feels so heavy, how unrealistic expectations sneak in, and how to build a more peaceful, meaningful season with your family. A gentle reminder that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.

    54 min
  7. Making Friends With Anxiety

    12/03/2025 · VIDEO

    Making Friends With Anxiety

    In this episode, Joel and Sarah take anxiety out for coffee, ask it some hard questions, shine flashlights at it, hand it a magnifying glass, and even give it a megaphone (responsibly). With humor, honesty, and just enough self-roasting, they unpack four tools for making friends with your anxiety instead of fighting it. It’s real and it’s hopeful! #️⃣ Hashtags (light, fun, on-topic) #MakingFriendsWithAnxiety #GetRealPodcast #PastorsWithProblems #FaithAndFeelings #AnxiousButHopeful #RealPeopleRealTalk #ChristianMentalHealth #AnxietySupport #FaithTools #ScriptureAndSanity #ChurchHumor

    1h 10m
  8. How To Thanksgiving

    11/26/2025 · VIDEO

    How To Thanksgiving

    “It’s the day before the big feast, and we’re diving into what it really means to Thanksgiving well. In this episode, Joel VanMersbergen and Sara Nelson unpack how to navigate the holiday physically, emotionally, and spiritually — without losing your sanity (or your stretchy pants). So grab a cup of coffee, sneak a bite of pie, and let’s talk about how to actually give thanks in all circumstances — even when Uncle Zeke brings up politics again. #HowToThanksgiving #GetRealPodcast #Thanksgiving2025 #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndLife #HolidayFaith #GratitudePractice #SpiritualGrowth #RealTalk #JesusAndJoy

    1h 4m
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About

Get Real is a midweek podcast from NCCTK Church where your hosts, Joel VanMersbergen and Sara Nelson, bring you honest conversations, deep(ish) thoughts, guest speakers, and plenty of rabbit trails. We laugh a lot, learn as we go, and talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus in real life—with all its mess, beauty, and surprise plot twists. Whether you're driving, folding laundry, or hiding from your to-do list, we’re here to encourage, challenge, and remind you that God is at work in your actual life. Real people. Real conversations. Let’s Get Real.

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  • Creator
    North County Christ the King Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 NCCTK Church
  • Show Website
    Let's Get Real

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