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We close out Season 1 of The Ascent Podcast by exploring the freedom found in a lifestyle of forgiveness. Lead pastor of Foothills Church helps us to navigate the transformative act of forgiving others as followers of Jesus. Support the show

We live in a society marked by a pursuit of happiness, status and secuity. But what if what we are truly searching for is a sense ofpeace. But how do we find peace? Today we sat down with lead pastor of Foothills Church Trent Stewart to explore the Place of Peace. Support the show

Today, in a culture that is more hyperconnected than ever before, our response, our attitudes and our ability to stand out, as Christians, has a powerful opportunity to allow our worship influence those around us. But what does that look like? We sat down with lead pastor of Foothills Church, Trent Stewart, talk about that, and more, on today’s episode of The Ascent Podcast. Support the show

In a time of seemingly unparalleled polarization, the need to influence culture has never been greater. So, how do we move from a place of enduring culture to a place of influence? Support the show

For so many areas of our life, beginning with the end in mind can be a transformative concept. It’s a shift in perspective that can actually impact in a very real way the way in which we live our daily lives. So, what would it look like if we took that approach, and applied it to our marriage? How would it change our lives? The lives of those around us, and influence culture as a whole? Support the show

What does it mean, and what does it look like, to date as a follower of Jesus? We sat down to discuss how culture influenced the concept of dating, and how Christians can lay a biblical foundation to their relationship. Support the show

We begin a new series by taking a look at what it means to find joy and purpose in marriage. Support the show

We take a look back at the Real Friends series by exploring what it truly means to live in and experience life in authentic community. Support the show

We take another look back at our summer series, Life on the Mountain in this bonus episode of The Ascent Podcast. What does Jesus actually say about judging others? How are we called to judge one another as Christians. Pastor Trent revisits this passage of The Sermon on the Mount in one of the most popular messages from the Life on the Mountain series. Support the show

We live in the most connected time in human history. Yet, research shows loneliness is a rising public health epidemic. Perhaps now, more than ever before, we need to understand that we were created and designed to experience life in true, authentic community. Support the show

We take a look back at one of the most popular messages from the Life on the Mountain series in this bonus episode of The Ascent Podcast. How does materialism affect our relationships with one another, our families and ultimately with Christ? Support the show

We close out the Life on the Mountain series by diving deeper into one of the most familiar passages of scripture. The summit of the Sermon on the Mountain features both one of the most recognizable, and one of the most rejected statements Jesus made to his followers. Support the show

What does Jesus have to say about anger, forgiveness and seeking reconciliation? We all experience anger, but there is power in the demonstration of the Gospel by seeking forgiveness and actively looking for opportunities to reconcile. We discuss all of that and more in this episode of The Ascent Podcast. Support the show

What does Jesus have to say about lust? How do we apply his teaching in an era defined by unprecedented access to explicit material in today's digital landscape? And how does the church confront this issue? We discuss all of that and more in this episode of The Ascent Podcast. Support the show

We continue the Life on the Mountain series by taking a look at one of the most transformative statements of the Sermon on the Mount - one that changes everything.  Support the show

Today, we’re asking the question, are you truly connected to God and if so, what does that life look like?Support the show