Best From MidCity Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 25: Behind the Scenes of Sustainability with Drew Stewart Sustainability Manager at The Orion Amphitheater 29:59

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In this episode of Makers of MidCity, we sit down with Drew Stewart, Sustainability Manager at The Orion Amphitheater, to explore what it really takes to operate one of the Southeast’s premier live music venues with a net-positive environmental impact. From nearly one million reusable cups and zero waste to landfill, to on-site gardens supplying fr…

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The Cross – God For Us - Crown Him (Week 2) 31:04

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In the midst of our sin, God demonstrated His love for us. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through the story of the cross and how Jesus demonstrated His love for us in week two of our Crown Him Christmas series!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Manger – God With Us - Crown Him (Week 1) 30:55

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How do we know God is always with us? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through our new Christmas series, Crown Him, and shares what the Bible says about the story of Jesus and how we can receive God in our challenges and pain!By Mid-Cities Church

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What Truth Is the Word Reflecting to You? - Stand Alone 29:15

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What Truth Is the Word Reflecting to You? What is Scripture revealing about your heart? Listen as Pastor Jennifer Beyer walks us through the story of Jacob!By Mid-Cities Church

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Routine maintenance - Stand Alone 16:55

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How do we keep routine maintenance in our Word and our relationship with God? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about keeping routine maintenance in our lives!By Mid-Cities Church

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A Loving People - My City. My Church. (Week 5) 26:24

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How do we love people in a way that is authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand concludes our sermon series My City. My Church. with a powerful message on what the Bible says about loving people!By Mid-Cities Church

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A Sending People - My City. My Church. (Week 4) 34:39

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God sends us, just like he sent the son. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about how we send people in a way that is authentic, intentional, and spirit led!By Mid-Cities Church

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A Generous People - My City, My Church (Week 3) 43:13

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What does it mean to be a generous people? How can we give in a way that is authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens answers these questions in week 3 of our sermon series, My City, My Church!By Mid-Cities Church

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A Growing People - My City, My Church (Week 2) 33:40

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How can we make disciples in a way that is authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Who are you discipling and helping grow in their faith and understanding of God’s Word? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand answers these questions and takes us through week two of our new series, My City,My Church!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 24: From Malls to Mixed-Use: City of Huntsville’s Dennis Madsen on the Vision Behind Huntsville’s Urban Transformation 24:20

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity Podcast, we sit down with Dennis Madsen, Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning for the City of Huntsville, to explore how collaboration between city planning and private development is redefining growth in Huntsville. From the transformation of the former regional mall site into the vibrant MidCity Distri…

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A Reaching People - My City, My Church (Week 1) 44:41

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How can we reach people with the Gospel? How do we do it in a way that’s authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens kicks off our new series, My City, My Church!By Mid-Cities Church

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Grace Comes from Jesus - Stand Alone 28:02

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Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about receiving Jesus’ grace and avoiding the distractions of the world.By Mid-Cities Church

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God Is Always at Work, Even When He Seems Hidden – Stand Alone 29:35

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Rooted in Solitude/Prayer - Deep Roots: Spiritual Habits for Strength + Resilience (Week 4) 30:23

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How can we stay rooted in solitude and prayer? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand concludes this series by sharing practical ways to remain grounded in prayer and solitude, and discover what the Bible teaches about living this out.By Mid-Cities Church

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Rooted in Community/Spiritual Friendships - Deep Roots: Spiritual Habits for Strength + Resilience (Week 3) 43:13

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How can we stay rooted in our community and spiritual friendships? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens talks about the importance of these relationships, and how they can be healing!By Mid-Cities Church

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Rooted in Rest - Deep Roots: Spiritual Habits for Strength + Resilience (Week 2) 38:01

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What does it mean to be rooted in rest? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens explores what the Bible says about how Jesus offers us rest!By Mid-Cities Church

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Rooted in Christ - Deep Roots: Spiritual Habits for Strength + Resilience (Week 1) 32:32

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Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand talks about being rooted in Christ and His Word as he kicks off our new sermon series, Deep Roots!By Mid-Cities Church

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What the Bible says about Confession - Stand Alone 40:42

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What does the Bible say about Confession? Listen how Pastor Daniel Stephens shares and explains the Guidelines for Confession!By Mid-Cities Church

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The God of Invitation - Stand Alone 26:24

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What should we do when the God of the universe gives us an invitation? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand shares what God is inviting us to and how we should respond to the God of invitation!By Mid-Cities Church

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Biblical Leadership Transitions - Stand Alone 37:46

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What does the Bible say about leadership transitions in a church? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares from 2 Timothy and Acts about healthy leadership transitions and how God can heal hurts.By Mid-Cities Church

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True Happiness - Back 2 School Prayer 20:52

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What does it mean to be truly happy as a follower of Jesus? Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand shares how Psalm 1 lays out God's wisdom for true happiness and being blessed!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 23: From Exit to Impact: Chase Morrow on Why Founders Should Reinvest Where They Started 27:50

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In this episode of Makers in MidCity, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Chase Morrow, co-founder of Techs in the City. With five startups (and four exits) under his belt, Chase shares his journey from growing up in Huntsville to creating a platform for real, unfiltered conversations about the tech scene in the South. We dive into the mission beh…

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The Spirit Who Seals - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 8) 39:13

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How can we be sure of our salvation in Christ? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens explains how the sealing work of the Holy Spirit gives us confidence and assurance in Jesus and His gospel!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Spirit Who Empowers - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 7) 38:20

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How does the Holy Spirit give us power? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Holy Spirit empowers God's people and how we can participate in His purposes!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Spirit Who Gives Gifts - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 6) 38:38

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What is the church supposed to be like, and how should it work in its spiritual gifts? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero shares how the Holy Spirit gives us gifts and how we can operate in those gifts in the strength of the Holy Spirit!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Spirit Who Transforms - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 5) 47:13

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How do we overcome the power of our sinful nature? Listen as Pastor Leah Hammett shares how the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit helps us overcome the flesh and be transformed into the image of Christ!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 22: Inside MidCity’s Retail Strategy: Nick Goss from CBRE on Merchandising a Mixed-Use District 25:05

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In this episode of Makers of MidCity, host Clark Dunn sits down with Nick Goss, Senior Associate at CBRE and retail leasing advisor for MidCity District. From life as a touring musician to becoming a commercial real estate broker, Nick shares his unique journey and how it’s shaped his approach to building intentional retail environments. They explo…

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The Spirit of Dependence (Guest Speaker: Pastor David Hermes) - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 4) 35:08

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How do we succeed in the Christian life? Listen as Pastor David Hermes from our Every Nation church in Denver, Colorado, shares how we are created to thrive by depending on the Holy Spirit!By Mid-Cities Church

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From Death to Life - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 3) 40:14

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Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Holy Spirit brings people from death to life as they believe in the gospel of Jesus!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Holy Spirit and You: Contending for a Fresh Pentecost - Guest Speaker: Pastor Jim Laffoon 32:47

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What does the Holy Spirit want to do in your life? Listen as Pastor Jim Laffoon from our global family of churches, Every Nation, shares about the work of the Holy Spirit from Matthew 3!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 21: From 256 to the World: Translee on Elevating the City Through Music 23:45

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, we sit down with Huntsville native and Atlanta-based hip-hop artist Translee to talk about his journey in music, his deep roots in the 256, and how the local creative scene continues to evolve. From his early days growing up in Huntsville to being signed by T.I.’s label, Translee shares how the city shaped …

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The Gift of the Father - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 2) 41:12

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What is our new identity as followers of Jesus? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Holy Spirit applies our adoption in Christ and helps us walk in the freedom of our new identity!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Spirit Has Come - Pneuma: The Person + Work of the Holy Spirit (Week 1 40:43

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Why did the Holy Spirit come on Pentecost? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, as described in Acts 2, fulfilled the biblical hope of God's presence and power dwelling in His people!By Mid-Cities Church

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Time To Fill Up - Stand Alone 44:54

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How do we preemptively keep ourselves from sin as we follow Jesus? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares biblical and practical ways to fill our hearts up with God's Word every day!By Mid-Cities Church

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See Purpose, Not Problems - Stand Alone 28:33

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How do we stop focusing on all of our problems and start focusing on our purpose in life? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero shares how Jesus embraced our death so we could embrace His life in Numbers 21:4-9!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Reorienting Way - The Jesus Way (Week 5) 23:37

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How does the Jesus way reorient our way of life? Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand shares what the Bible says about reorienting our lives around Jesus!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Way of Caiaphas - The Jesus Way (Week 4) 33:43

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What if the way we preserve our power, position, and possessions does not align with Jesus's way? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Jesus's way of sacrifice can transform how we live our lives!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 20: Navigating the Voices of The Camp and MidCity with Social Media Manager Amanda Welch 18:27

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, Amanda Welch, the social media manager and content creator behind The Camp and MidCity District, shares her journey from local supporter to becoming the voice of one of Huntsville’s most exciting destinations. She breaks down how she balances the playful, community-driven energy of The Camp with the evolvin…

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The Power of the Cross - The Jesus Way (Week 3) 34:17

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How does the way of Jesus deal with our biggest problem: sin? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the cross of Christ deals with the penalty, power, and pattern of sin in our lives!By Mid-Cities Church

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The Way of Herod - The Jesus Way (Week 2) 31:09

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What if the ways of earthly ambition and power don't align with the way of Jesus? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand shares how we can forsake those ways and embrace Jesus' way of humility and selflessness!By Mid-Cities Church

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Jesus Is The Way - The Jesus Way (Week 1) 27:18

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What if there really is only one way to God the Father? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Jesus is the way and how he has a way to peace and hope in this life!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 19: Behind the Music: RCP’s Adam Dean on Talent, Timing, and MidCity’s Music Strategy 26:11

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, hosts Clark Dunn and Nadia Niakossary sit down with Adam Dean, Talent Buyer and Production Manager for MidCity District and The Camp. Adam shares his journey from Auburn University to curating live music experiences in Huntsville, and how The Camp has become a launching pad for up-and-coming artists—some of…

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Made for Relationships (Romans 16) - God Is For Us: A Series On Romans (Week 17) 27:19

9M ago27:19

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Why does Paul end this incredible letter with a chapter full of greetings? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares the importance and power of relationships in the church community!By Mid-Cities Church

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Unity Despite Opinions (Romans 14) - God Is For Us: A Series on Romans (Week 16) 34:31

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How can Christians stand united despite different opinions? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero shares how Jesus unites us despite our different opinions on secondary issues and reconciles our relationships with other believers!By Mid-Cities Church

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Putting On Jesus (Romans 13) - God Is For Us: A Series On Romans (Week 15) 34:31

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What does it look like for Christians to submit to authority? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can submit to authority wisely as we put on Jesus!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 18: MidCity Launches Nonprofit: Apollo Coalition’s Joanna White on Cultivating Creativity and Making an Impact 30:49

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity Podcast, we sit down with Joanna White, the new Managing Director of the Apollo Coalition. With deep roots in Huntsville’s nonprofit, arts, and small business communities, Joanna shares how her journey has led her to spearhead an initiative that’s shaping the soft layers of MidCity and beyond. The Apollo Coa…

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How Christians Should Live (Romans 12) - God Is For Us: A Series on Romans (Week 14) 42:16

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What should the Christian life look like? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can love people well as Christians and how to receive God's love!By Mid-Cities Church

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How Christians Change (Romans 12:1-2) - God Is For Us: A Series on Romans (Week 13) 36:05

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How do Christians change and grow? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares the how and the why that make real transformation possible for followers of Jesus!By Mid-Cities Church

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Episode 17: Stabilizing the First Residential Community in MidCity with Briana Goodloe, SBM of Willow Bridge 15:51

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In a competitive multifamily market, what does it take to lease up a property before it’s even complete? Briana Goodloe, Senior Business Manager for Willow Bridge, joins us to share how Metronome at MidCity reached an impressive 96% pre-leased and 93% occupied status. From a coffee at The Camp to a thriving residential community, Briana discusses h…

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Follow The Cloud - Stand Alone 41:30

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How do we live in step with the Holy Spirit? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Old Testament story of the cloud and Tabernacle shows us a way to live Spirit-led lives today!By Mid-Cities Church