Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:42:24 -0400 https://growingpeople.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Growing People yes 7c7d321d-cdcf-5964-bddf-5aaa5cb03d6e Central Church episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Central Church https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xh2b5dnwcupuhucsopycidtlt2rb?.jpg Growing People with a Story - Aaron Carriker Growing people have a story to tell. We know that the good and bad in our lives can't go in vain but must be lifted up to glorify Him in the expectation that someone else can grow.

Today we hear a simple testimony that maybe many of us share. Today we hear Aaron's story.

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]]> Growing people have a story to tell. We know that the good and bad in our lives can't go in vain but must be lifted up to glorify Him in the expectation that someone else can grow.

Today we hear a simple testimony that maybe many of us share. Today we hear Aaron's story.

Let's go. 

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-15037300 Sun, 19 May 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2093 full false Made for Mission - Cuba You were made for this. You were made for mission. When we serve outside of our own context, we see each other and God in a new and beautiful way.

Today we focus on the partnership Central has with Cuba and how God is moving throughout that mission field. 

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]]> You were made for this. You were made for mission. When we serve outside of our own context, we see each other and God in a new and beautiful way.

Today we focus on the partnership Central has with Cuba and how God is moving throughout that mission field. 

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-14752197 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2507 full false God's Everlasting Love: A Vision for Kid's Ministry God's love is un-earnable, un-losable...everlasting. It's this foundational idea, that when instilled early in the lives of our kids, gives them a rock on which to build a house. 

Today we meet with our newest pastor, Bethany Tibbs, and hear her vision for the children's ministry.

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]]> God's love is un-earnable, un-losable...everlasting. It's this foundational idea, that when instilled early in the lives of our kids, gives them a rock on which to build a house. 

Today we meet with our newest pastor, Bethany Tibbs, and hear her vision for the children's ministry.

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-14512132 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0600 1478 full false Lessons from the Church in Africa with Dr Chambo We are not called to attend church, but to be the Church. 

Today Dr. Chambo leads our conversation about recognizing God's blessing and partnering with Him to grow His Kingdom. It's not about what we have, but what we're willing to give. 

Little is much when God is in it.

Let's Go. 

]]> We are not called to attend church, but to be the Church. 

Today Dr. Chambo leads our conversation about recognizing God's blessing and partnering with Him to grow His Kingdom. It's not about what we have, but what we're willing to give. 

Little is much when God is in it.

Let's Go. 

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-14193196 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0600 2692 full false Prepare for Peace - Advent Week 4 So often we cry for the Jesus that flips tables and rebukes corrupt leaders, and while there certainly is a place for that, many times we are presented with the Jesus of Peace, the Jesus of Shalom. 

Like John the Baptist, how do we need to adjust our expectations of Jesus to include Peace?

Today is our final episode for this special Advent series.

Let's Go!

]]> So often we cry for the Jesus that flips tables and rebukes corrupt leaders, and while there certainly is a place for that, many times we are presented with the Jesus of Peace, the Jesus of Shalom. 

Like John the Baptist, how do we need to adjust our expectations of Jesus to include Peace?

Today is our final episode for this special Advent series.

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-14114436 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0600 1607 full false Jump for Joy! - Advent Week 3 Encountering the God of the Old Testament often meant pain, death, and destruction, but today we discuss a story where coming close to God was tender enough that an unborn baby wasn't fearful, but jumped for Joy!

As a Spirit filled people how much more should we be jumping for Joy as we get nearer to Him?

Today is the third week of Advent where we find the source of our Joy.

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]]> Encountering the God of the Old Testament often meant pain, death, and destruction, but today we discuss a story where coming close to God was tender enough that an unborn baby wasn't fearful, but jumped for Joy!

As a Spirit filled people how much more should we be jumping for Joy as we get nearer to Him?

Today is the third week of Advent where we find the source of our Joy.

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-14108844 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0600 1414 full false Waiting with Purpose - Advent Week 2 If you're anything like me, you hate to wait. Waiting at the DMV, waiting for the right person to come into our lives, or even waiting on healing. But Growing People are called to wait with purpose as we partner with God for the redemption of others. 

Today we look at this second week of Advent and prepare ourselves to wait. 

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]]> If you're anything like me, you hate to wait. Waiting at the DMV, waiting for the right person to come into our lives, or even waiting on healing. But Growing People are called to wait with purpose as we partner with God for the redemption of others. 

Today we look at this second week of Advent and prepare ourselves to wait. 

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-14053094 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0600 1595 full false A Light through Darkness - Advent Week 1 Similar to clay, the Potter molds and makes us. Through this pressure and change what we experience can sometimes feel heavy and dark. It's through this darkness, though, that His light shines through us. 

This is the first episode in our weekly Advent series where we work together to find Joy.

Let's go!

]]> Similar to clay, the Potter molds and makes us. Through this pressure and change what we experience can sometimes feel heavy and dark. It's through this darkness, though, that His light shines through us. 

This is the first episode in our weekly Advent series where we work together to find Joy.

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-14050348 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0600 1500 full false A Life of Service - Central's Missionary True Shalom, true peace, comes when we serve God and serve people. While we all are called to serve our communities, some are called to serve around the world. 

Today we meet with Central's missionary to Ecuador and learn how we can involve ourselves in the work the Lord is doing. 

Let's go!

]]> True Shalom, true peace, comes when we serve God and serve people. While we all are called to serve our communities, some are called to serve around the world. 

Today we meet with Central's missionary to Ecuador and learn how we can involve ourselves in the work the Lord is doing. 

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-13896899 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0500 3184 full false A place for Women in Ministry We are blessed in the Church of the Nazarene to participate in the long history of women in church leadership. But not all Christian traditions feel the same. 

In this episode we're going to explore Biblical truths that state that women not only belong in ministry, but have a vital role to play in church leadership.

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]]> We are blessed in the Church of the Nazarene to participate in the long history of women in church leadership. But not all Christian traditions feel the same. 

In this episode we're going to explore Biblical truths that state that women not only belong in ministry, but have a vital role to play in church leadership.

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-13804999 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0500 2566 full false A Journey from Addiction *CONTENT WARNING*

Are you or a loved one facing addiction? You aren't alone. Jesus followers are not immune to addiction, but we have hope and a community of followers willing to join us as we journey away from addiction. 

It's our job to be the supportive Mercy of God when a brother or sister comes to us in a time of need. 

This is a tough, but healing conversation with the McAdory family.

Let's Go!

]]> *CONTENT WARNING*

Are you or a loved one facing addiction? You aren't alone. Jesus followers are not immune to addiction, but we have hope and a community of followers willing to join us as we journey away from addiction. 

It's our job to be the supportive Mercy of God when a brother or sister comes to us in a time of need. 

This is a tough, but healing conversation with the McAdory family.

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-13529889 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500 2758 full false Reflecting on NYC with our Teens Nazarene Youth Conference is a once in a lifetime experience for many teens. An incredible gathering of thousands of like minded Nazarene youth. But once the event ends and everyone comes home, what's our role in ensuring the staying power of the Spirit among these young people?

In this episode we meet with three Central teens, learn about their NYC experience, and answer "now what ?".

Let's Go!

]]> Nazarene Youth Conference is a once in a lifetime experience for many teens. An incredible gathering of thousands of like minded Nazarene youth. But once the event ends and everyone comes home, what's our role in ensuring the staying power of the Spirit among these young people?

In this episode we meet with three Central teens, learn about their NYC experience, and answer "now what ?".

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-13355390 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0500 2793 full false Why Did Jesus Have to Die? In this episode we're attending to tackle one of life's most simple and complex questions: Why did Jesus have to die?

Together, Pastor Mark and I do our best to explore some of the main theories to that question. Ultimately, though, we know the answer is less about the WHY and all about the WHO.

Let's Go!

]]> In this episode we're attending to tackle one of life's most simple and complex questions: Why did Jesus have to die?

Together, Pastor Mark and I do our best to explore some of the main theories to that question. Ultimately, though, we know the answer is less about the WHY and all about the WHO.

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-12787557 Sun, 07 May 2023 01:00:00 -0500 2776 full false Why Lent Matters Have you found yourself participating in Lent to kick a habit or finally find the time to read that book? In this episode we make the attempt to refocus what Lent is and why it's an important aspect of a Christian life. 

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]]> Have you found yourself participating in Lent to kick a habit or finally find the time to read that book? In this episode we make the attempt to refocus what Lent is and why it's an important aspect of a Christian life. 

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-12511748 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500 2225 full false Chad's Journey to Central What is worship and what role are we meant to play in it? Those are the questions we answer while also getting to know our new worship leader.

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]]> What is worship and what role are we meant to play in it? Those are the questions we answer while also getting to know our new worship leader.

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-12397405 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0600 2200 full false Mark's Vision for Central Growing People know that We are more important than ME. We actively seek out our neighbor to connect, learn, and build. 

In this episode we hear from our new pastor, Mark Snodgrass. We hear about his journey to Central and learn about his vision for us.

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]]> Growing People know that We are more important than ME. We actively seek out our neighbor to connect, learn, and build. 

In this episode we hear from our new pastor, Mark Snodgrass. We hear about his journey to Central and learn about his vision for us.

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-12032094 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0600 2040 full false Who You Are - Ep 2: 30 Somethings Job and the Prodigal Son? What do these seemingly unrelated stories have in common? 

Grace, Mercy, Hope.

Today, we continue our series learning who we are in Christ by learning from our 30 somethings...our Job and Prodigal Son.

Together, as a Church, we learn better how to support each other in our journeys.

Let's Go.

]]> Job and the Prodigal Son? What do these seemingly unrelated stories have in common? 

Grace, Mercy, Hope.

Today, we continue our series learning who we are in Christ by learning from our 30 somethings...our Job and Prodigal Son.

Together, as a Church, we learn better how to support each other in our journeys.

Let's Go.

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9979757 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0500 2280 full false Communion - Ep 3: What About Me? Through this series, we've walked through Jesus' promised New Covenant and the cup he offers us to drink through Communion. We find both hardships and incredible grace through this sacrament, and it shouldn't be taken lightly. 

 In this final episode, we ask the question: What about me?

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]]> Through this series, we've walked through Jesus' promised New Covenant and the cup he offers us to drink through Communion. We find both hardships and incredible grace through this sacrament, and it shouldn't be taken lightly. 

 In this final episode, we ask the question: What about me?

Let's Go

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-10496237 Sun, 08 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500 2187 full false Communion - Ep 2: Drinking the Cup Drinking the cup at Communion is far more than something to wash down the bread. 

In episode two of our new focus on Communion, we're learning what drinking the cup meant to Jesus and what he's asking of us during this sacrament. It's challenging and may even feel impossible, but the results are life-altering.

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]]> Drinking the cup at Communion is far more than something to wash down the bread. 

In episode two of our new focus on Communion, we're learning what drinking the cup meant to Jesus and what he's asking of us during this sacrament. It's challenging and may even feel impossible, but the results are life-altering.

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-10462447 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500 2351 full false Communion - Ep 1: The New Covenant Communion is more than a muscle memory in church on the first Sunday of every month. Communion is an active offer Jesus gives us to step into the new covenant.

With that offer, there are challenges, requirements, and burdens...but choosing to walk in step with Jesus brings blessings untold.

This is the first episode of a short series where we're going to give the sacrament of  Communion a new focus...the Jesus focus.

Let's go!

]]> Communion is more than a muscle memory in church on the first Sunday of every month. Communion is an active offer Jesus gives us to step into the new covenant.

With that offer, there are challenges, requirements, and burdens...but choosing to walk in step with Jesus brings blessings untold.

This is the first episode of a short series where we're going to give the sacrament of  Communion a new focus...the Jesus focus.

Let's go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-10372387 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500 2649 full false A Middle School Focus Middle Schoolers are some of the most impressionable people at our church. What are we doing to come alongside, learn who they are, and support them? 

Today we get a better understanding of the ministry to this group in this discussion with Pastor Bethany Acre and learn how to be the example for them, because the example was displayed for us. 

Let's Go. 

]]> Middle Schoolers are some of the most impressionable people at our church. What are we doing to come alongside, learn who they are, and support them? 

Today we get a better understanding of the ministry to this group in this discussion with Pastor Bethany Acre and learn how to be the example for them, because the example was displayed for us. 

Let's Go. 

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-10103191 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600 2497 full false Therefore, Go Who is our neighbor? Jesus is our example, but what does following that example look like in practice? 

We are called to find the one, the outcast, the lost, the forgotten, and meet them where they are.

In today's podcast, we take a look at Community Engagement at Central.

Let's Go!

]]> Who is our neighbor? Jesus is our example, but what does following that example look like in practice? 

We are called to find the one, the outcast, the lost, the forgotten, and meet them where they are.

In today's podcast, we take a look at Community Engagement at Central.

Let's Go!

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9924660 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0600 2085 full false Advent Week 4: Mary Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

From all of us at Central, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Let's Go.

]]> Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

From all of us at Central, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Let's Go.

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9746661 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2580 full false Advent Week 3: Joseph Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

Let's Go.

]]> Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

Let's Go.

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9692514 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2032 full false Advent Week 2: Elizabeth Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

Let's Go.

]]> Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

Let's Go.

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9622282 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2289 full false Advent Week 1: Zechariah Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

Let's Go.

]]> Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. 

We hope that you too can find growth through this season.

Let's Go.

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9597287 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2213 1 1 full false What's in a Name What's in a name? To the ancient people, names defined a person...told of their nature, their character, and even their future. Names might mean less to us today, but owning up to our nature and our character are just as important. 

In this episode, we explore further the importance of a name and what it means to give ours over to God.

As you listen to this discussion, please don't forget to submit your thoughts and questions to www.centralchurchonline.com/podcast.

]]> What's in a name? To the ancient people, names defined a person...told of their nature, their character, and even their future. Names might mean less to us today, but owning up to our nature and our character are just as important. 

In this episode, we explore further the importance of a name and what it means to give ours over to God.

As you listen to this discussion, please don't forget to submit your thoughts and questions to www.centralchurchonline.com/podcast.

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9204621 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0500 2343 full false Who You Are - Ep 1: College Students In the first episode of this brand new series, we meet with those who are just beginning their journey in finding who they are in Christ...College Students. We take time to understand how they see the culture around them and learn principles they can lean on to form a foundation in Christ...even when no one is telling them to live a certain way. 

Together, as a Church, we learn better how to support this group in their journey.

Let's Go. 

]]> In the first episode of this brand new series, we meet with those who are just beginning their journey in finding who they are in Christ...College Students. We take time to understand how they see the culture around them and learn principles they can lean on to form a foundation in Christ...even when no one is telling them to live a certain way. 

Together, as a Church, we learn better how to support this group in their journey.

Let's Go. 

]]> Central Church Buzzsprout-9027571 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500 3341 full false Sam's Vision for Central At Central Nazarene, we are Growing People who are Growing People. This podcast is our opportunity to further understand the mission of the church and have the questions on our minds regarding our faith and journey with Christ answered. 

In this first episode, we take the opportunity to first learn about Pastor Sam Barber, the journey that brought him to Central, and the vision he has as we focus on Growing People into the disciples that Christ called us to create. 

Thanks for listening.

]]> At Central Nazarene, we are Growing People who are Growing People. This podcast is our opportunity to further understand the mission of the church and have the questions on our minds regarding our faith and journey with Christ answered. 

In this first episode, we take the opportunity to first learn about Pastor Sam Barber, the journey that brought him to Central, and the vision he has as we focus on Growing People into the disciples that Christ called us to create. 

Thanks for listening.

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