Doctrine, Doxology, & the Death of the Old Self | Tell Me More
Release Date: 05/06/2025
Parenting From a Secure Place: Attachment, Repair, and Abiding in Jesus | Life in Motion
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If you’ve ever lain awake wondering, “Am I messing my kids up?”—you’re in good company. So many of us are parenting without a clear template. This is where the language of attachment can be a gift—not as a label to shame you, but as a tool to understand how you were shaped, how you’re parenting now, and how Jesus can bring healing and security into the story. In this episode, Jamie and Heather sit down with Valerie Isaacs, a licensed professional counselor supervisor, reflective consultant, and mental health trainer. It’s honest, eye-opening, grace-filled,...
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Seeing Conflict as an Invitation to Grow | Tell Me More
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Conflict has a way of exposing what’s inside us. For many, our reactions are rooted in how we learned to handle tension growing up. But instead of running from discomfort, James invites us to “count it all joy”—to see every trial as an opportunity for formation. In this episode, pastors Whit George and Casey Shirley explore what James chapter 5 teaches us about steadfast endurance and the true meaning of faith. Show notes: Listen to the message: How to Respond to Adversity In this episode, Whit reads a prayer from the book A Guide to Prayer for All God's...
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The Christian Life is Centered on God (Speech, Money, and the Future) | Tell Me More
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Faith isn’t about managing behavior—it’s about submitting your whole life to a sovereign God. The book of James confronts pride, judgment, and the illusion of control, reminding us that mature faith doesn’t trust in outcomes but in who God is. In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack the end of James 4 and the beginning of James 5, exploring how our plans, words, and money reveal what our lives truly orbit around. In a culture driven by impulse and self-interest, James calls us to live differently—to see everything we have as His, to give freely, and to center...
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Parenting Through Fear: Trusting God in the Struggle | Life in Motion
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Parenting digs deep—it exposes our fears, control issues, and insecurities. In this conversation, Jamie and Heather explore the two ditches parents often fall into: being too controlling or too hands-off. Both stem from fear—fear of losing control, fear of comparison, fear that our kids’ choices reflect us. Real growth happens through struggle, not avoidance. Parenting is one of God’s greatest discipleship tools, shaping both us and our children. Show Notes: In this episode, they mention About Church on the Move: We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma....
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Slow to Speak: How James Challenges Our Words and Our Hearts | Tell Me More
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James doesn’t just challenge what we say—it confronts why we say it. Our words expose what’s really ruling our hearts, revealing whether we’re led by the Spirit or by self. In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Seth Swindall discuss James chapter 3 and the call to slow down, listen first, and let your words reflect the wisdom of the One who sees more than you do. Show notes: Listen to their weekend messages: Pastor Seth is the Senior Pastor of our church in West Tulsa. Check it out: About Church on the Move: We are a family of...
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Faith Without Works Isn’t Faith at All | Tell Me More
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Real faith is proven by action. Culture says it’s fine to be Christian—just don’t be too Christian. But the more we live like Jesus, the more “radical” we’ll look. Faith alone brings us into God’s family, but following Him requires effort. In this episode, Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack what true obedience looks like and why legalism and lawlessness both miss the point. Show notes: Check out the weekend message: In this episode, they recommend the book About Church on the Move: We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma....
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When the Nest Starts to Empty | Life in Motion
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As parents, transitions never stop—whether it’s sending kids to college, navigating adult relationships, or rediscovering your own calling in new seasons. In this episode, Heather and Jamie talk about letting go with grace, keeping peace in family relationships, and leaning into God as life unfolds in unexpected ways. Parenting is always changing, but the goal remains the same: to prepare the way for lifelong friendship with our kids and allow God to shape us in every season. Show notes: In this episode, they recommend the book
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James 2:1–13 Explained: The Sin of Partiality and How It Shapes Our Faith | Tell Me More
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Partiality may feel like a small sin compared to the “big ones,” but James insists it is not. James calls us to live fully turned toward Christ, where our faith shapes how we see and treat people in everyday life. In today’s cultural moment, when influence and status dominate, Christ-followers are called to reject favoritism, live out the gospel with integrity, and honor people without compromise. In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse unpack James 2:1–13, revealing both the underlying issue and its practical application. Show notes: Check out their...
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James: A Wake-Up Call to Genuine Faith, A Conversation with Dr. Chris Vlachos | Tell Me More
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What does it mean to live out a genuine faith? Pastor Whit sits down with his former Wheaton College professor, Dr. Chris Vlachos—now teaching in Jerusalem—to wrestle with that very question. Together, they explore the book of James as a wake-up call, reminding us that real faith always shows up in action. They unpack how James pushes us to obey Scripture, form a biblical imagination, and bring Christ’s love into the everyday moments that can make someone else’s day. Show notes: Check out the Weekend Message:
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Seeing God Clearly: How James Redefines Sin, Anger, and Spiritual Growth | Tell Me More
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Sin begins when we see God wrongly. In this episode, Pastors Whit and Gabe George walk through James 1:13–21, showing how maturity doesn’t come from behavior modification but from a heart that receives and trusts the Father who gives every good and perfect gift. When we see God clearly, we stop aiming at the wrong targets, let go of anger and judgment, and allow Him to reshape our desires. Show notes: Check out their weekend messages: Whit’s Message: Gabe's Message: In this episode, Whit mentions a prayer attributed to Dr. Samuel Johnson: Almighty and most merciful...
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Renewal isn’t just fresh vision or passion—it’s also a painful shedding of sin, pride, and your false self. When life hits—when the diagnosis comes, the relationship ends, the silence of God feels deafening—your theology will show up. Whether you realize it or not, the beliefs you’ve built in the quiet seasons will become the framework you lean on in the storms.
In this episode, pastors Whit George and Blake Zimmerman explore shame, guilt, and performance, the beliefs that make us Christians, and personal experiences of renewal through suffering.
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Spiritual Awareness: God's Holiness & The Depth of Your Sin
https://youtu.be/r4ObZy5SKf4
Time Stamps:
00:05:02 — Doctrinal conversations to have when dating
00:09:00 — Christian Orthodoxy = The Creeds
00:10:45 — Die For, Divide For, Debate For, Decide For
00:15:00 — "A Divine Shoulder Tap"
00:18:40 — Navigating the Loss of a Child
00:26:15 — Renewal: An Acceleration of the Normal Work of God
00:28:00 — Doctrine of Revelation: God Always Goes First
00:29:55 — Awareness of Sin
00:39:00 — Levels of Sin
00:41:45 — What it Means to Be Holy
00:47:00 — Everything Begins with Doxology
00:51:00 — Navigating Guilt & Shame