Best Thurch Podcasts (2026)

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2026 Word of the Year 21:42

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5h ago21:42

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Join us as Pastor Mark shares the National Community Church WORD of the YEAR for 2026. You do not want to miss our focus for this coming year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Dr. Mark Batterson

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The Song of Simeon 36:10

4d ago36:10

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Have you ever wondered what it means to truly welcome Jesus into your life? Through a powerful story of an unplanned pregnancy and a dedicated baby, Pastor Joel reveals how choosing life and faith can transform not just one moment, but generations. Drawing from the biblical account of Simeon holding baby Jesus, this message explores how faithful wa…

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The Song of Zechariah 33:56

11d ago33:56

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Have you ever felt God was silent in your waiting? Like Zechariah, who endured nine months of silence before witnessing God's faithfulness, Pastor Heather unpacks a powerful story of divine timing and redemption. Through Zechariah's spontaneous song of praise at his son's birth, we discover how to navigate seasons of waiting by anchoring ourselves …

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The Song of Mary 38:54

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What if God's impossible plans hold your greatest purpose? When Mary faced an unimaginable pregnancy, she responded with a song of fierce trust and radical praise. Pastor Mark unpacks how this teenage girl's bold faith-filled response echoes through generations, showing us how to magnify God in our own uncertain moments. Through insights about Scri…

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Great Compassion 41:54

1M ago41:54

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Have you ever wondered what it means to truly show compassion in a world of overwhelming need? In this message, Pastor Steffen unpacks how God's own compassion—from heaven to humanity—serves as the model for the Church's mission. Through personal stories of his time in the Philippines confronting child exploitation and reflections on local DC chall…

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The Great Collaboration 40:14

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Have you ever wondered how a simple $50 check could spark a global movement? Pastor Mark shares a powerful testimony of how National Community Church’s first missions gift in 1996 became a tipping point that transformed not just finances, but hearts. Through stories of church plants, global partnerships, and lives changed from DC to Congo, he revea…

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The Great Commission 38:35

2M ago38:35

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What does radical devotion to God's mission look like in today's world? Through powerful stories of Syrian refugees, transformed lives in Mozambique, and persecuted believers, Ashley Anderson reveals how God's heart beats for the unreached. Drawing from personal experiences in refugee camps and remote villages, she shows how joining God's mission i…

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The Power of WITHness 35:15

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What does it mean to truly live out our faith in community? Pastor Joel and Pastor Ernest reveal how authentic relationships rooted in Christ can transform neighborhoods. From the birth of the DC Dream Center to lives changed through mentoring and missions, they show how being "with" God and each other precedes our witness to the world. This challe…

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The Game of Grand Gestures 41:56

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Does your mountain feel impossible to move? Through biblical wisdom from Zechariah and personal testimony of his own miraculous asthma healing, Pastor Mark reveals how God transforms "impossible" mountains into level ground—not by our might, but by His Spirit. Whether you're facing illness, relationships, or seemingly insurmountable challenges, thi…

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The Power of Same 39:58

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Have you ever wondered what truly creates lasting impact in our lives and in God's kingdom? Pastor Mark unveils the power of "constant use" through compelling stories of Jackie Robinson, a dedicated cellist, and a determined baseball player who took 700,000 practice swings. Drawing from Hebrews 5, he reveals how spiritual maturity isn't mystical—it…

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Long Obedience in the Same Direction 42:16

2M ago42:16

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Have you ever wondered how God's biggest breakthroughs unfold? Pastor Mark reveals a profound pattern: gradually, then suddenly. Through the lens of ancient Egypt's exodus and modern-day faith stories, he shows how God weaves together seemingly small acts of obedience into world-changing outcomes. From midwives who defied Pharaoh to spiritual giant…

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Power & Glory Forever 36:40

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POWER & GLORY FOREVER. Dr. Dick Foth concludes our "As It Is in Heaven" series. Key scripture: Matthew 6.13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Dr. Dick Foth

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Temptation & Evil 31:18

3M ago31:18

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TEMPTATION & EVIL. Pastor Robb Schmidgall continues our "As It Is in Heaven" series. Key scripture: Matthew 6.13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Pastor Robb Schmidgall

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Forgive Us Our Trespasses 37:23

3M ago37:23

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FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES. Pastor Mark Batterson continues our "As It Is in Heaven" series. Key scripture: Matthew 6:12. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Dr. Mark Batterson

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Our Daily Bread 36:58

3M ago36:58

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OUR DAILY BREAD. Pastor Joel Schmidgall continues our "As It Is in Heaven" series. Key scripture: Matthew 6:11. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Pastor Joel Schmidgall

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Thy Kingdom Come 41:35

4M ago41:35

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THY KINGDOM COME. Pastor Mark Batterson continues our "As It Is in Heaven" series. Key scripture: Matthew 16: 13-16. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Dr. Mark Batterson

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Hallowed Be Thy Name 40:13

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The Best News Has to Be Shared 36:50

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Jesus is Lord 43:23

4M ago43:23

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The Agony of Theodicy 37:52

4M ago37:52

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Pastor Mark wraps up our "By Faith" series in Hebrews 11 with a focus on verses 34-40. Between infertility, poverty, anxiety, disability, loneliness, sickness, persecution, depression, a difficult divorce, a debilitating disease, a tragic death, he sums up the passage with this: Life is unfair, then we die. We may not get all the answers we want in…

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Faith in Community 38:17

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In the world of increased digital connections, we also see a decrease in meaningful connections with our local communities. This matters for the body of the Christ because though following Jesus is a personal decision, it is ultimately a communal practice. Listen as Pastor Joshua Symonette, gives encouragement and biblical guidance for how we can r…

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Faith For Release 38:53

5M ago38:53

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A Faith That Walks 35:33

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One Decision Away 31:17

5M ago31:17

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How to Win the Fame, Shame, and Blame Game 38:25

6M ago38:25

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The Right Move 35:26

6M ago35:26

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God calls us to Himself, the most stable, certain, freeing place we can be. Yet when we encounter obstacles we sometimes hesitate to lead with faith and obedience to God. Dr. Dick Foth points us to Hebrews 11, using Abraham as an example of how we are to trust God through uncertainty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswiz…

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The Big Lie 40:01

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The phrase "by faith" is repeated eighteen times in Hebrews 11. Sixteen of those are biographical — "by faith, Noah", "by faith, Moses", "by faith, Abraham". All of those "by faith" statements are as unique as Noah, Moses, and Abraham. The same is true of you. Listen as Pastor Mark unpacks how to cultivate faith with your fingerprint on it. Not you…

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Seeing With Eyes of Faith 35:50

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What step of obedience is God prompting you to take by faith today? It is easy to understand life through what we can see with our physical eyes. However, we see examples from Moses for how to see by faith in God's wisdom and understand which is far greater than our understanding. Pastor Joel draws out four challenges from Moses' journey with the I…

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Greater Things 38:18

7M ago38:18

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Faith has no finish line—you never arrive. Faith is use it or lose it. If you don’t stretch your faith, it atrophies. How do you stretch? You believe God for greater things! The way you steward a miracle is by believing God for even bigger and better miracles. That’s how you go from faith to faith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http…

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When All is Said and Done 42:12

7M ago42:12

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God’s Spirit is not constricted by time and place. He reaches us in the deepest and farthest places. Though we sometimes get to do specific actions by the power of the Holy Spirit, we always get to be people who demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit in our character. Listen as Dr. Dick Foth illustrates, through stories, how we can consider this in o…

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Twenty Seconds of Insane Courage 36:51

7M ago36:51

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Faith is taking the first step before God reveals the second step. The first step is when and where miracles happen. Those are the days when decades happen. We often get stuck waiting for God to give us more information, but that’s when we need to go, set, ready! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information a…

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Prompted By the Pit 37:05

7M ago37:05

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We might feel our imperfections or difficulties disqualify us from being used powerfully by God, but the word of God reminds us that God’s Spirit often moves most powerfully in our weaknesses and difficult circumstances. He turns what we perceive as imperfections into powerful tools for His purpose. Listen as Pastor Collins uses the life of Joseph …

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Holy Spirit In Your Every Day 33:10

8M ago33:10

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What does it look like when the Holy Spirit shows up in your everyday life? Not just in the big moments, but in the normal ones too. Listen as Annie F. Downs bring us back to the first time we see the Holy Spirit in Genesis 1. She draws out how we can be more attentive to daily moments when God's Spirit is "hovering" over us. Hosted by Simplecast, …

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The End of Racism, Sexism, and Ageism 39:25

8M ago39:25

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Without the Holy Spirit, good luck! With the Holy Spirit? All bets are off and all things are possible! Not only is the Holy Spirit interceding for you, Jesus is advocating on your behalf. Two-thirds of the Trinity is interceding to the other third of the Trinity on your behalf. That’s where Holy Confidence comes from. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW…

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The Miracle and the Message 37:23

8M ago37:23

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Before God does something through you, often times he will do something in you. Before Peter and John saw the lame man healed in Acts 3, Acts 2 happened. They sought the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room, and the Spirit showed up, filled them up and sent them out. Listen as Pastor Joel walks through the story in Acts 3 to unpack 6 challenges in followi…

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Prompt 40:57

8M ago40:57

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Anything less than Spirit-filled and Spirit-led is dead religion. The true adventure begins when we starting living the Spirit-led life. It’s anything but boring! The Spirit gives us revelation beyond human knowledge, anointing beyond human ability, and power beyond human strength. Without the Holy Spirit, most of us are below average. With the Hol…

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But God 29:37

8M ago29:37

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When Jesus walked out of the tomb, the word impossible was deleted from the dictionary. All bets are off. All things are possible. Why? The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us! It’s only impossible until it isn’t. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use …

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It's About Jesus 33:18

9M ago33:18

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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Pastor Joel Schmidgall

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Second Chance Sunday 38:12

9M ago38:12

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On Second Chance Sunday, we celebrate together the extravagant grace of God in giving each of us a second chance. We remember that each of us is a new creation. The person God created us to be is emerging through the work and power of the Holy Spirit. Listen as Heather Rice-Minus helps us remember how we can apply this same second chance perspectiv…

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Release the Scar Tissue 38:07

9M ago38:07

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We’re often influence by the pain, offense and scars of the past. Sometimes it’s unconscious and sometimes we’re completely aware of it. How might this affect your relationship with God and others? Listen has Pastor Mark walks us through releasing this scar tissue through forgiving ourselves, others and reality itself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW…

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Restored 53:38

9M ago53:38

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Have you ever believed that if you're in Christ you can avoid suffering? Regardless of how we lead our lives, suffering is a part of the Christian walk. However, our spiritual maturity can shift our perspective of suffering and allow more peace and joy to accompany us in the midst of it. Listen as Dr. Anita Phillips breaks down the restorative powe…

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Brave the Storm 37:37

10M ago37:37

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How do you respond when you're offended or face other troubles in life? As followers of Jesus we can rely on the Holy Spirit to help us respond to conflict differently than the world around us. So, how do we seek refuge in God in those moments of adversity? Listen as Pastor Mark teaches us how to brave our storms with wisdom. Hosted by Simplecast, …

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People of the Second Wound 42:28

10M ago42:28

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Do you find yourself struggling to follow Jesus when your wounds are exposed? Join Dr. Curt Thompson as he shares how we find life when we see our wounds differently, identifying with Christ. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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Hard Fought Hallelujah 41:21

10M ago41:21

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When is the last time you put on the garment of praise? Worship is singing back to the God who sings over us. It's how we harmonize with heaven and wage spiritual warfare. We see this example in Acts 16 when Paul and Silas were praying and singing in hymns and a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison, releasing them at once. Listen a…

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A Call to Intentionality 35:26

10M ago35:26

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How intentional are you in your relationships? Intentionality helps us overcome the things that threaten to divide us from our loved ones. Listen as Pastors Joel and Nina Schmidgall teach us how intentionality can lead to life-giving, deeply connected, purpose driven relationships. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.c…

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The Divine Yes 40:46

11M ago40:46

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Two things we deal with our whole lives: relationships and money - but only one of them can make your life rich! Listen as Dr. Foth breaks down the "Relational Baseball Diamond" to help us thoughtfully consider what influences our relationships and uncover the power of your words and actions toward someone else. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com…

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How to Win Friends and Influence People 37:19

11M ago37:19

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How do we see people the way Jesus saw people? How do we see people for who they really are? How do we make people feel fully seen, fully heard, fully loved? The seven rules of relationship will unlock the relationship potential in your life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection a…

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Created for Connection 30:20

11M ago30:20

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The writer of Genesis wraps the creation story in poetry, punctuating every new act with “it was good”. Then, God comes to the crowning achievement of all creation and we learn for the first time what is not good. Genesis 2:18 tells us, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” Listen as Pastor Heather unp…

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How to Pursue a Dream 37:17

11M ago37:17

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There are many theories in the world for how we should pursue our dreams. What if there was more to our God-given dreams than the destination itself? As we follow the story of Joseph, we learn that dreams are a tool for shaping and molding us into who we are becoming as followers of Christ. In the pursuit of a dream, also comes healing and wholenes…

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Long Vision 44:58

11M ago44:58

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Have you ever had a dream that turned into a nightmare? Have your circumstances challenged your faith? Consider Joseph, who had a dream turned nightmare. His brothers fake his death and sell him into slavery. He’s falsely accused and wrongly imprisoned. For thirteen years, things go from bad to worse but Joseph never loses faith in the end of the s…