16 episodes

At Upward Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. What people usually notice first about us is the life-giving nature of our ministry. Our goal is to infuse life and God’s love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offer biblical truth in relevant and practical ways.

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At Upward Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. What people usually notice first about us is the life-giving nature of our ministry. Our goal is to infuse life and God’s love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offer biblical truth in relevant and practical ways.

    Getting Back To Our First Love

    Getting Back To Our First Love

    In this episode, David and Pastor Craig discuss returning to our "first love." Jesus loved us so much that He gave his life on the cross so we could have eternal life in heaven. His love is unconditional, undeserved, and incomparable. So how can we express our love for Him as He has expressed His love for us? Tune in today as we explore the answer to this very question.

    • 37 min
    Are You Hangry Yet?

    Are You Hangry Yet?

    Are You HANGRY Yet? Han·gry /ˈhaNGɡrē/ adjective: hangry; comparative adjective: hangrier; superlative adjective: hangriest   1  bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger." I get very hangry if I miss a meal". 
    In this episode, David and Pastor Craig will discuss what being HANGRY for Jesus looks like and why we should strive for it. The love that Jesus has for us is shown in many examples throughout the Bible, but they will hone in on Jesus cooking breakfast for His hangry disciples. So tune in today and share your experience where Jesus cooked "breakfast" for you!

    • 41 min
    The War for Our Children

    The War for Our Children

    In this episode, David and Pastor Craig will delve into the topic of defending your children while the culture wages a war for their soul. They discuss the importance of protecting your children and offer tips on what to look for and how to cover your children during these trying times.
    Tune in as they explore a deeper understanding of how important it is to stand in the gap and protect your children and raise them up with biblical teaches and understanding how God created them!

    • 58 min
    How to Have a Fully Stocked Toolbox

    How to Have a Fully Stocked Toolbox

    In this episode, Pastor Craig is back in the studio to finish up our "Rediscovering You" series to talk about the Love Languages and the DiSC test!
    During our "Rediscovering You" series, we learned about our enneagram types which gave us the "why's" behind what we do. Now, we will explore the "how" you act out your "why".
    This helps us finalize our toolbox by putting all the pieces together to help us live in understanding with each other each day.
    Don't miss out on this "piece of the puzzle"!

    • 57 min
    The Few, The Good, The Men

    The Few, The Good, The Men

    In this episode, we will be discussing with our special guest, Pastor Rick from our Williamsburg campus, what it means to be a "few good men"? Join us as we deep-dive into the second sermon of our "What is a Man?" series and answer the hard questions and address the issues that affect our men in this culture today and how we can combat that with the help of the Holy Spirit.

    • 39 min
    What Makes Us A Man?

    What Makes Us A Man?

    In this episode, We are deep-diving into the question "are there specific roles that God created for men?" Join us this week as we have a special guest Pastor Jesse, our Norfolk campus pastor, who answers this question and kickstarts our brand-new “What is a Man?” series.

    • 49 min

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