What happens when ordinary people say yes to God’s mission?

In this episode of the Infinitely More Podcast, Rick sits down with John Bowen, Sarah Friddle, and Jeremy Pfeister to talk about the life-changing impact of GIA ministries and short-term mission trips at Grace Church. Missions are more than traveling to a new place—they are about joining God in what He is already doing around the world. Through stories of transformed lives, global partnerships, and moments where God showed up in powerful ways, this conversation explores why missions matter and how God uses them to grow our faith.

In this episode, we discuss:

How God has always been on mission throughout Scripture

Why the Great Commission is central to following Jesus

How GIA teams partner with churches and ministries around the world

Stories of life change through mission experiences

How mission trips impact the people who go

How stepping outside our comfort zones helps us depend on God

Upcoming opportunities to pray, give, and go

Whether you feel called to serve across the street or across the world, every follower of Jesus has a role in God’s mission. “The mission of the church is to Know IT, Live IT, and Give IT Away.”

Join the conversation and discover how God can use your willingness to make an eternal impact. Here at Grace we are blown away by all the ways God has been at work and the people’s willingness to say yes to doing the hard thing so that the Gospel can be advanced. If you want to be a part of this, the best way to do so is joining our “30 in 30 Prayer calls” – you can do this by searching “Grace Church Ohio Call to Prayer” and sign up!

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What do you do when the battle keeps going and your strength starts running out?

In Week 4 of The Battle I Can’t See, we look at the unseen battle of endurance — the fight to keep standing, keep trusting, and keep following Jesus when life gets difficult. The reality is that endurance is not built by relying on our own strength. It comes from a deep dependence on Christ. In our weakness, His power is made perfect.

Through 2 Corinthians 12 and 2 Timothy 2, we discover how to endure by:

• Remembering the grace we have received through Jesus

• Staying focused on pleasing Christ

• Remembering Jesus and the hope of the resurrection

• Trusting that God remains faithful even when we feel weak

The goal of the Christian life is not simply to start well — it is to stand firm until the end. If you feel tired, discouraged, or like you’re running out of strength, this message is a reminder: you don’t endure because you are strong enough. You endure because Christ is faithful.

📖 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Timothy 2:1-13

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Waiting and the Welcome Part 2

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The battle is real, but many of the battles we face happen in places we cannot see. In this message from The Battle I Can’t See series, we look at the spiritual strongholds that can shape the way we think, live, and view God.

In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Paul reminds us that our weapons are not worldly weapons — they have the power to demolish strongholds. A stronghold is a carefully constructed lie that, when believed, traps us and keeps us from experiencing the freedom found in God’s truth. From “I don’t need anyone” to “My value comes from what I accomplish” to “I’ve done too much damage,” we all face lies that fight against what God says is true.

The way forward is to run toward truth:

– Name the lies we have believed

– Confess what is true

– Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ

Because Jesus doesn’t just expose the lies — He brings freedom.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 John 8:31-32 John 8:44

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Life is full of battles we can see—but what about the battles we can’t?

In Week 2 of our series, “The Battles I Can’t See”, we explore Ephesians 6:13-17 and discover how God has equipped believers to stand firm in the middle of spiritual warfare. The enemy attacks through lies, fear, doubt, discouragement, temptation, and confusion, but God has already provided everything we need to remain faithful and stand strong. In this message, you’ll learn:

• Why spiritual battles are real and unavoidable

• The purpose of each piece of the Armor of God

• How truth defeats deception

• Why your identity is rooted in Christ’s righteousness

• How the peace of Jesus steadies us in difficult seasons

• What faith does when fear and doubt attack

• Why protecting your mind matters in spiritual warfare

• How to use God’s Word as the Sword of the Spirit

The Armor of God is more than a list of spiritual tools. Every piece points us to Jesus. He is our truth, our righteousness, our peace, our salvation, and our strength. When the enemy whispers, “You’re not enough,” Jesus says, “My grace is sufficient.” The battle is real. The attacks will come. But God has already provided everything we need to stand firm.

📖 Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17, John 8:32, Romans 8:1, Colossians 3:15, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 4

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What does it look like when God moves in some of America’s most challenging urban neighborhoods?

In this episode of the Infinitely More Podcast, Pastor Jeff Bogue sits down with Pastor Corbin Hogue of One Community Church in Greenville, South Carolina, and Pastor Rob Rojas of Oasis Community Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to share powerful stories of how God is transforming lives through local churches. Both churches are part of Grace Church’s 30 in 30 vision as Affiliate Churches—independent churches that share a deep relationship and mission partnership with Grace Church.

In this conversation, you’ll hear how God called Corbin and Rob to their communities, the challenges and joys of planting churches in urban neighborhoods, and the incredible ways people are encountering Jesus through their ministries.

You’ll also learn:

• What an Affiliate Church is and why Grace Church invests in them

• How One Community Church began in the Nicholtown neighborhood of Greenville

• How Oasis Community Church is bringing hope to the Kensington area of Philadelphia

• The unique opportunities and challenges of urban ministry

• Why church planting is a critical part of reaching people with the Gospel

• How you can pray for these pastors, their families, and their churches

The stories shared in this episode are reminders that God continues to work powerfully through ordinary people who are willing to follow His call.

Here at Grace we are blown away by all the ways God has been at work and the people’s willingness to say yes to doing the hard thing so that the Gospel can be advanced. If you want to be a part of this, the best way to do so is joining our “30 in 30 Prayer calls” – you can do this by searching “Grace Church Ohio Call to Prayer” and sign up!

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Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to do the right thing and so easy to do the wrong thing? Why relationships break down, deception spreads, and discouragement seems relentless?

In this message, “The Battle I Can’t See,” we begin a new series exploring the unseen spiritual realities that shape our everyday lives. The Bible teaches that there is a spiritual battle taking place behind the scenes—a battle that affects our minds, relationships, decisions, and faith. Through Ephesians 6, 1 Peter 5, and other key passages, we’ll discover:

• What spiritual warfare really is

• Why our struggle is not ultimately against people

• The enemy’s common schemes and tactics

• How discouragement, division, pride, distraction, and deception impact our lives

• The victory Jesus has already won over every spiritual power

• How to stand firm in God’s strength and refuse to partner with evil

No matter your background or questions about spiritual realities, this message will help you better understand the unseen battle taking place around us and the hope we have in Christ.

📖 Key Scriptures: • Ephesians 6:10-12 • 1 Peter 5:8-9 • Ephesians 1:18-21 • 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

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