In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer sits down over a cup of coffee (decaf pumpkin spice, to be exact) and shares a few personal reflections on his current season in life. Encouraging us toward a more fruitful relationship with God and others, …
Growing Forward Episode 13: Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation?
Have you ever been burdened by the fear of losing your salvation? In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer offers powerful biblical assurance and hope by answering the question, “Can a Christian lose their salvation?” Take heart! Your eternal security isn’t about your …
Growing Forward Episode 12: The Only “Good” Reason to Get Married
The purpose of marriage isn’t just to make you happy. The purpose of marriage is meant to make you holy. — Andy Comer Are you searching for a deeper meaning in your marriage? In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer goes back to …
Technology: Don’t Fear the Tool, Form the User [Growing Forward Ep. 11]
If you are a parent, you are likely wondering how to shepherd your kids through the use of smartphones, social media, and the rise of AI. In this episode of Growing Forward, pastors Andy Comer and Stephen Castleberry share timeless biblical wisdom to help you …
Growing Forward Episode 10: What Do We Do Now?
In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer addresses national tragedy and explores how we as Christians can respond to suffering through prayer, compassion, and hope. Drawing from Scripture, Andy offers practical guidance for processing our grief and maintaining faith, emphasizing the importance of …
Growing Forward Episode 8: Do We Still Have to Obey Old Testament Laws?
In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer explores how we, as New Testament Christians, should understand and relate to Old Testament laws. He unpacks the three categories of Old Testament law—moral, ceremonial, and civil—and clarifies which still apply to us today. While ceremonial …
Growing Forward Episode 7: When Opposition Comes, Lean on These Two Things
In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer unpacks the story of King Hezekiah from 2 Chronicles and how he responded to opposition from King Sennacherib of Assyria. When faced with opposition, Hezekiah did two things: As followers of Christ, we should not be …
Growing Forward Episode 6: Four Ministry Insights for My Younger Self
In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer reflects on his 20 years of ministry, sharing four key lessons he would go back and tell his younger self: If you are a follower of Christ, you are a minister. Whether you lead a small …
Not Too Big to Take Out the Trash: 5 Surprising Lessons from Leaders who Last [Growing Forward Episode 5]
In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer offers a reflection on sustaining a life of meaningful ministry, drawing on the wisdom of Pastor Chuck Swindoll. He shares five key principles for finishing well, a timely message given the alarming statistic that a significant …
Growing Forward Episode 4: We Were Made for Community
In this episode of Growing Forward, Andy Comer explores the critical importance of community, emphasizing that God created us not to live in isolation but to support and encourage one another. Drawing from Psalm 46 and biblical examples like Moses, he highlights four key benefits …
Growing Forward Episode 3: The Meaning of Baptism
Welcome back to another episode of Growing Forward! In this episode, Andy Comer unpacks the biblical understanding of baptism, the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives, and how, as Christians, we are empowered to fight sin, serve the church, and bear spiritual fruit through Christ. …
Growing Forward Episode 2: How Greed and Worry Start with the Same Lie
In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy explores how worry and greed both stem from the belief that what we have isn’t enough. Through Jesus’s words in Luke 12, he encourages us to trust God, live wisely, and seek eternal perspective over material security. …
Growing Forward Episode 1: Addressing New Age Creation Worship
We’re excited to introduce Growing Forward, a new podcast from our church to help you keep growing between Sundays as you lead people to follow Christ in a life-changing way. In this first episode, Pastor Andy Comer introduces the heart and story behind Growing Forward …