Life Church Roanoke Podcast

byLife Church Roanoke

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Welcome to the Life Church Podcast! We exist to love God, love people, and live life together. Because Jesus is our Priority, Community is our Foundation, Invitation is our Instinct, and Transformation is our Heart. Life Church has been active in the Roanoke, Virginia community since 1948 and we are affiliated with the Assemblies of God. We are committed to reaching thousands of families in the Roanoke Valley by connecting, growing, serving, going, and worshiping together! Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroafacebook.com/lifechurchroalifechurchroa.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Mother's Day 2026 | Running in Place: Mothering Through the Monotony | Pastor Joshua Crouse

This Mother's Day, Pastor Joshua shared a powerful message. Through the story of Leah, we’re reminded that God sees every unseen season, every silent struggle, and every moment that feels repetitive. This message speaks to anyone who’s been striving for approval, feeling overlooked, or wondering if their faithfulness still matters. Listen in and discover how praise can break the cycle of striving and how God often does His deepest work in the middle of the monotony."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/life...

Published: May 11, 2026Duration: 50m 53s

Season 4 - Episode 12

Highlighted: A Conversation About Boldness - How Is God Using Us To Prepare Generations To Come??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua talk about Sundays message of obscure boldness and talk about how the Daughters of Zelophehad demonstrate this boldness in a practical way. And how that b...

Published: May 6, 2026Duration: 30m 54s

Biblically Obscure: Week 4 - Speak Up: Obscure Boldness | Pastor Joshua Crouse

In Week 4 of Biblically Obscure, Pastor Joshua unpacks a powerful story from Numbers 27 that reminds us what bold faith really looks like. When something matters, faith doesn’t stay quiet, it steps forward, speaks up, and trusts God with the outcome.This message will challenge you to stop settling, stand with confidence, and bring what’s on your heart directly to God. Believing that He sees, He cares, and He responds."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroa...

Published: May 4, 2026Duration: 55m 7s

Season 4 - Episode 11

Highlighted: A Conversation About Trust - How Do We Trust God With The Little Things Too??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua break down Sunday’s sermon and talk about obscure trust. Discussing how it is easy for us to try to handle things on our own, esp...

Published: Apr 29, 2026Duration: 35m 18s

Biblically Obscure: Week 3 - That Sinking Feeling | Obscure Trust | Pastor Joshua Crouse

Sometimes the things that feel small to everyone else can feel huge to us, and they matter to God too. This message reminds us that God often works in ordinary moments, unexpected losses, and situations that seem impossible to fix. Real breakthrough begins when we stop pretending, admit what’s missing, and invite God into the exact place where we feel stuck.If you’ve ever felt like something in your life was lost, too small to matter, or too far gone to recover, this message is a reminder that God is still able to lift what...

Published: Apr 27, 2026Duration: 53m 16s

Biblically Obscure: Week 2 - The Woman Who Nailed It | Pastor Joshua

In Week 2 of our Biblically Obscure series, Pastor Joshua dives into a powerful and unexpected moment in Judges 4 that challenges the way we think about courage.Through the story of Jael, we’re reminded that courage often shows up in moments we didn’t plan for, and usually don’t feel ready for. It begins when we recognize the opportunity God has placed right in front of us, even when it’s uncomfortable or unclear.This message walks through the tension we can’t avoid, the decision we all have to make, and the impact...

Published: Apr 21, 2026Duration: 54m 41s

Season 4 - Episode 10

Highlighted: A Conversation About Grace - Why Should We Show Grace Even When Others Don’t Deserve It??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua talk about our brand new series and dive into the story of David and Mephibosheth and uncover how we can also show undeserved grace to p...

Published: Apr 15, 2026Duration: 31m 39s

Biblically Obscure: Week 1 - What's a Mephibosheth? | Pastor Joshua Crouse

In week one of Biblically Obscure, Pastor Joshua Crouse dives into the story of Mephibosheth. A name you might not recognize, but a life that powerfully reveals what grace really looks like. This message unpacks how God’s grace seeks us out, meets us right where we are, restores what’s been broken, and invites us into a place we could never earn."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Published: Apr 13, 2026Duration: 57m 36s

Season 4 - Episode 9

Highlighted: A Conversation About Why Community Matters - Why Can't I Just Do This Alone??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua talk all about our series “The Veil” and wrap up how we can move from separation to presence in a practical way by drawing near, holdi...

Published: Apr 8, 2026Duration: 33m 0s

Easter At Life 2026 | The Veil: Week 6 - Step In | Pastor Joshua Crouse

This Easter, we wrapped up our series The Veil with a simple but powerful truth: because of Jesus, the way is OPEN! Hebrews 10 reminds us that we don’t have to keep our distance anymore, we can come close, stand firm, and live with purpose. This message is an invitation to step in fully, to draw near to God, stay anchored in what’s true, and show up for the people around us.The veil has been torn. Now it’s time to live like it!"I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!<...

Published: Apr 6, 2026Duration: 50m 45s

Season 4 - Episode 8

Highlighted: A Conversation About Producing Fruit - Has My Faith Been Authentic or Performative??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua talk about this past Sunday and uncover truths about Jesus’ triumphant entry and his week in Jerusalem leading to his death. They discus the importance of...

Published: Apr 1, 2026Duration: 29m 51s

The Veil: Week 5 - Clearing The Way | Pastor Joshua Crouse

Pastor Joshua continued our series, The Veil, with a powerful message. Looking at Jesus’ triumphal entry and what followed, this message challenges us to let God reveal what we’ve grown comfortable with, confront what’s taken His place, expose what we’re holding onto, and ultimately clear the way for His presence in our lives. This is a call to honest surrender and realignment with Him."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 59m 37s

Season 4 - Episode 7

Highlighted: A Conversation About Tearing Down The Veil In Our Life - How Have We Hidden Ourselves From God??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua talk about the veil we have put up in our own life, and how it has caused us to stay hidden from God. Drawing from t...

Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 27m 36s

The Veil: Week 4 - Settling for Separation | Pastor Joshua Crouse

Pastor Joshua continues our series The Veil with a powerful message calling us back to what matters most. Through Scripture, we see how God’s people slowly settled, substituted His presence for lesser things, and ultimately strayed. This message is a reminder that drift doesn’t happen all at once, but it always leads somewhere.If God isn’t first, something else will be. Let this message challenge you to refocus, realign, and pursue His presence again."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instag...

Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 51m 9s

The Veil: Week 3 - Cleaning House | Pastor Joshua Crouse

In week three of our series The Veil, Pastor Joshua shares a powerful message titled “Cleaning House.” Looking at the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16, we see a picture of how God doesn’t just forgive sin, He removes it and makes a way for true cleansing.From the priest, to the place, to the people, every part of the process pointed to a deeper truth fulfilled in Jesus, our High Priest. We don’t come to God because we’ve already cleaned ourselves up, we come because He is the one who makes us clean. And when J...

Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 46m 10s

Season 4 - Episode 6

Highlighted: A Conversation About Why God’s Presence Matters - How Do I Sustain A Life Of Ministry??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua break down Sunday’s sermon about the tabernacle and walk us through how we can practically be refreshed, restored, and revived, to serve and do min...

Published: Mar 11, 2026Duration: 31m 42s

The Veil: Week 2 - As Close As YOU Could Get | Pastor Joshua

In week two of our series “The Veil,” Pastor Joshua showed us how looking at the design of the Old Testament tabernacle, we see how the veil separated people from the fullness of God’s presence. It wasn’t a sign of rejection, but a boundary of mercy, showing both God’s holiness and humanity’s need for redemption.As we walk through the Outer Court, the Holy Place, and the Most Holy Place, we discover a powerful picture of the journey toward God and the barrier that once stood in the way.The good new...

Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 58m 39s

Season 4 - Episode 5

Highlighted: A Conversation About Presence - How Can I Experience The Presence Of God??

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua explore the idea of presence. Starting in the garden and moving to now, they uncover real, practical ways we can experience the presence of God, a...

Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 30m 45s

The Veil: Week 1 - The Invisible Veil | Pastor Joshua Crouse

We kicked off our brand new series “The Veil” this Sunday, a journey from separation to presence.In this message, Pastor Joshua takes us back to the very beginning in Genesis 3 to uncover the first separation between humanity and the presence of God. What started as presence enjoyed in the Garden quickly became presence avoided, feared, replaced, and lost. But the story doesn’t end there. From the moment sin created distance, God began pursuing. What was lost in the Garden is restored through Jesus. Because of Him, the veil is no longer a barrier, it’s been t...

Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 53m 40s

Season 4 - Episode 4

Highlighted: A Conversation About Self-Worth - Do I Matter?

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.In this episode of Highlighted, Paul and Pastor Joshua take us to the core of our Kingdom Core Values and talk about why we matter to God. As we wrapped up our series on S...

Published: Feb 25, 2026Duration: 26m 58s