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. Becoming Real Friends

    -9 Ч ·  ВИДЕО

    Becoming Real Friends

    God loves you — sure, you've heard that. But does he actually like you? This episode tackles one of the most quietly loaded questions in faith: what does it actually mean to be friends with God? Joel and Sara get honest about Bible streaks as idols, dirty sock wounds, yelling at God in the car, and why showing up messy might be exactly what real friendship with him requires.

    56 мин.
  2. Loving God when you don't feel it

    22 АПР. ·  ВИДЕО

    Loving God when you don't feel it

    What does it actually mean to love God — especially when life is hard, your feelings lie to you, and faith feels more like a chore than a calling? Joel, Sara, and special guest Summer dig into the honest tension of loving God through grief, loss, and identity shifts. From spiritual disciplines to "living on the other side of the but," this conversation is real, warm, and surprisingly practical.

    1 ч. 1 мин.
  3. What Will Last?

    15 АПР. ·  ВИДЕО

    What Will Last?

    You've wondered why you're here. So has everyone — the philosophers, the poets, the Old Testament emo kids (looking at you, Jeremiah). This episode kicks off a new series on The Purpose Driven Life, and Joel and Sara get honest about the five things most of us are actually letting drive our lives — guilt, resentment, fear, materialism, and the need for approval. Spoiler: none of them work. So what does?

    58 мин.
  4. What Does Purpose Driven Mean?

    8 АПР. ·  ВИДЕО

    What Does Purpose Driven Mean?

    You've wondered why you're here. So has everyone — the philosophers, the poets, the Old Testament emo kids (looking at you, Jeremiah). This episode kicks off a new series on The Purpose Driven Life, and Joel and Sara get honest about the five things most of us are actually letting drive our lives — guilt, resentment, fear, materialism, and the need for approval. Spoiler: none of them work. So what does?

    41 мин.
  5. Easter today

    25 МАР. ·  ВИДЕО

    Easter today

    Easter is one of the most important days in the Christian faith—but a lot of the traditions surrounding it can feel a little confusing. In this episode of Get Real, Joel and Sara talk about the cultural side of Easter—where things like eggs and the Easter Bunny came from—and how those traditions ended up connected to the holiday. More importantly, they refocus on what Easter is actually about: the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it brings. It’s a light, fun conversation that helps separate the celebration from the story.

    1 ч. 2 мин.
  6. Rest? Where?

    18 МАР. ·  ВИДЕО

    Rest? Where?

    Jesus says, “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” But what does that actually mean when life still feels heavy? In this episode of Get Real, Joel and Sara unpack Matthew 11:28–30 and talk honestly about spiritual exhaustion, misplaced burdens, and the kind of rest Jesus is really offering. If you’ve ever wondered where that promised rest is supposed to show up in real life, this conversation is for you.

    1 ч. 13 мин.
  7. Hard Convos: What NOT to say

    11 МАР. ·  ВИДЕО

    Hard Convos: What NOT to say

    In this final episode of our Hard Conversations series, we dive into the power of our words — and how even well-meaning comments can hurt more than help. From grief and mental health to faith struggles, politics, and celebrating good news, we talk through common things people say that often land poorly. More importantly, we share better ways to respond with compassion, wisdom, and grace. Because as Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, life and death are in the power of the tongue — so let’s choose life.

    1 ч. 16 мин.
  8. Hard Convos: Awkward Asks

    4 МАР. ·  ВИДЕО

    Hard Convos: Awkward Asks

    Hard conversations are exactly that — hard. Most of us avoid them, delay them, or rehearse them in the shower… and none of that actually helps our relationships. In this episode of GET REAL, Joel and Sara continue the Hard Convos series by tackling one of the most common challenges we face: how to start awkward conversations with honesty, humility, and love. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and insights from books like Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations, they unpack practical tools for navigating high-stakes moments — from checking your heart and managing tone to asking better questions and moving toward resolution. Because avoiding hard conversations doesn’t protect relationships… it slowly erodes them.  If you’ve ever wondered: “How do I bring this up without hurting them?” “What if they react badly?” “What if I say it wrong?” This episode gives you a framework for having hard conversations in a way that reflects Christ — full of truth, grace, and relational courage.

    1 ч. 12 мин.
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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.

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  • Автор
    North County Christ the King Church
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    31
  • Ограничения
    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © 2026 NCCTK Church
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