Try Jesus

Activate Church
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Lead Pastors Isaac and Kari Maddox of Activate Church discuss hot topics and what it looks like to follow Jesus every day. The Try Jesus Podcast invites people to do one thing: try Jesus. Not religion, not rules, not perfection, just Jesus. Psalm 34:8 says "Taste and see that the Lord is good;" and that's the entire meaning behind Try Jesus.  Isaac and Kari have been married for 24 years and have 2 teenage boys, Jude and Trent. They planted Activate Church 12 years ago and their passion is to encounter Jesus and equip people. 

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  1. 3월 27일

    Are We Getting Women in Ministry Wrong?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Try Jesus, we talk honestly about one of the church’s most debated questions: can women lead, preach, pastor, and serve in every level of ministry? We look at Scripture, wrestle with common objections, and explore why this conversation matters more than many people think. This is a thoughtful, biblical discussion about calling, context, and making sure the Church does not miss the gifts God has given.

    31분

  2. 3월 14일

    Why Christians Are Falling in Love with the Bible Again

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Try Jesus, Isaac and Kari talk about the growing hunger for God’s Word, why so many people seem to be rediscovering the Bible, and what it looks like to truly fall in love with Scripture again. They also discuss reading the Bible in bigger sections, building consistency, and why physical Bibles still matter in a distracted world.

    26분

  3. 2월 3일

    Japan Mission Update and Sexual Purity

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we share a brief update on our Japan missionaries and the importance of supporting a family stepping out to serve overseas. We reflect on the cross, the call to live beyond comfort, and a candid, biblical conversation about marriage, sex, holiness, and grace.   The gospel shapes both our mission to the world and our life at home.

    29분

  4. 1월 16일

    Friendship, Offense, and Stewarding the People God Gave You

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Try Jesus, Isaac and Kari talk about real friendship — navigating offense, staying loyal through different seasons, and learning how to communicate with honesty and maturity. They explore why friendships take work, how faith shapes healthy relationships, and what it looks like to steward the people God has placed in your life.

    39분

  5. 2025. 12. 17.

    "How to Talk to People / Church & Politics” with Isaac and Kari

    Send us Fan Mail Honest conversation between husband and wife, Kari and Isaac. In this episode, they talk openly about what it takes to communicate with love, humility, and intention in marriage and in everyday life. This isn’t about having it all figured out, but about learning how to listen well, speak truth with grace, and grow together with Jesus at the center. A real, faith-filled conversation for anyone who wants healthier relationships and deeper connection.

    33분

  6. 2025. 12. 09.

    Soulmates, Screens and Saving Your Relationship.

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Try Jesus, Isaac and Kari open up about relationships in a modern world full of distractions. From soulmates to conflict resolution to the grip our phones have on our attention, we talk honestly about what helps couples stay connected — and what quietly pulls them apart. This is a conversation about choosing each other, fighting for unity, and inviting Jesus into the middle of it all.

    45분
  7. Devotional Life and the Local Church with Nathan Finochio

    2025. 11. 18.

    Devotional Life and the Local Church with Nathan Finochio

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pastor Isaac Maddox sits down with author, theologian and founder of TheosU, Nathan Finochio, for an honest and insightful conversation about the heart of the local church, the importance of sound theology and the daily rhythms that shape a strong devotional life.

    51분

  8. 2025. 11. 11.

    Marriage, Mission and the Art of Laying Down Your Life.

    Send us Fan Mail Listen as Pastors Isaac and Kari discuss marriage and the name behind the podcast "Try Jesus".

    31분

  9. 2022. 12. 01.

    Navigating different seasons

    Send us Fan Mail A look at different seasons in your life and how they make you hungry for Jesus and His presence.

    31분

  10. 2022. 11. 01.

    Banning Liebscher Leadership Talk

    Send us Fan Mail Founder and Pastor of Jesus Culture, Banning Liebscher, talks about how the gifts that God gives us are to equip the Church. You will be inspired to lead like never before.

    25분

  11. 2022. 10. 20.

    Is your marriage healthy?

    Send us Fan Mail How do you know if you have a healthy marriage? What is the meaning of a husband and wife and what does the Bible say about it? How can you inspire each other without being nit picky or annoying? What it takes to create a healthy environment for your marriage to grow.

    39분

  12. 2022. 10. 12.

    Marriage and Communication

    Send us Fan Mail Pastors Isaac and Kari Maddox share openly about what it means to be intoxicated by each others love as Proverbs 5:19 says "May you ever be intoxicated with her love".

    35분
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Lead Pastors Isaac and Kari Maddox of Activate Church discuss hot topics and what it looks like to follow Jesus every day. The Try Jesus Podcast invites people to do one thing: try Jesus. Not religion, not rules, not perfection, just Jesus. Psalm 34:8 says "Taste and see that the Lord is good;" and that's the entire meaning behind Try Jesus.  Isaac and Kari have been married for 24 years and have 2 teenage boys, Jude and Trent. They planted Activate Church 12 years ago and their passion is to encounter Jesus and equip people. 

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    Activate Church
  • 방송 연도
    2022년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    12
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    © 2026 Try Jesus
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