Magnify Church - Rockford

Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Rockford Campus of Magnify Church! We want to help you take your next step in your relationship with God. Check us out at magnifychurch.org

When God is With You 05/18/2026

When God is With You What do you do when life feels unfair, uncertain, or painful? Stu Quackenbush teaches from Genesis 39, exploring how Joseph’s story reminds us that God is still sovereign and faithful in every season. Even in the middle of trials, “the Lord was with Joseph,” encouraging us to trust God with patience, courage, and hope. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/41337960

The Story of Ruth 05/11/2026

The Story of Ruth What do you do when life does not go the way you hoped? This Mother’s Day, Trevor Hunt guides us through the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz in the Book of Ruth, revealing powerful pictures of redemption, courage, and obedience. Join us as we celebrate the faithfulness of God and the hope we have in our true Redeemer, Jesus. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/41251460

Passing on the Torch 05/04/2026

Passing on the Torch What does it look like to faithfully pass the torch from one generation to the next? This week, Louie Konopka reminds us that God strengthens His people by His grace, roots us in His love, and calls us to entrust His mission to faithful leaders. As we install Steve Welch as Senior Pastor and Stu Quackenbush as Lead Teaching Pastor, we celebrate God’s faithfulness, look ahead with expectation, and trust Him to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/41147045

A Prophet without Honor 04/27/2026

A Prophet without Honor What happens when sins of the heart go unchecked? Jealousy turns to hatred, and hatred to murder as Joseph's brothers react poorly to the dreams God is sending him. Stu Quackenbush explores how we navigate temptation and how God's plans will always prevail. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/41035875

Big Family, Bigger Problem 04/21/2026

Big Family, Bigger Problem How can God make something good and beautiful and redemptive out of a bad situation? This week we start a new series on Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob and quickly becoming a target in his dysfunctional family. Stu Quackenbush leads us into the middle of the action in Genesis, setting the stage for the trials ahead and the God who is faithful through it all. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40954205

You Will Be My Witnesses 04/13/2026

You Will Be My Witnesses What happens when the power of God meets a willing heart? Last week we were invited to “come and see” the empty tomb! This week Trevor Hunt will explore what it means to live empowered by the Spirit as witnesses for Christ, so we can go and tell, sharing the hope of the gospel not in our own strength, but through His power at work within us. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40832630

It Is Finished! He Is Risen! 04/06/2026

It Is Finished! He Is Risen! In the final moments of His life, Jesus said, “It is finished.” But what was He talking about? Steve Welch shares the incredible truth of all that “it” means, and why Christians all over the world for centuries have celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday above all of the other days in history. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40744980

Why Have You Forsaken Me? 03/30/2026

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Is sin really that bad? Stu Quackenbush explores the punishment our sin demanded and how we can be accepted because Jesus was forsaken. The great truth of the gospel is that we can have a restored relationship with God because Jesus paid for all of our sins. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40668415

Father, Forgive Them 03/23/2026

Father, Forgive Them Forgiveness is not for the weak. As we continue reflecting on the Final Words of Christ from the cross, Stu Quackenbush explores Jesus's prayer of forgiveness for those who put Him there. It's not only a powerful testimony to who Jesus is, but a call to follow His example. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40592440

With Me in Paradise 03/16/2026

With Me in Paradise From a place of great pain come words of great hope. Steve Welch leads us to the cross through the eyes of two criminals, and the life-giving words that Jesus spoke there. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by exploring the Final Words of Christ from the cross. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40498525

The Armor of God 03/09/2026

The Armor of God What do you do when the enemy comes for you? Spiritual life can be confusing and spiritual warfare intimidating. In this final installment of One Hope, Ben Phebus brings us Paul's encouragement to stand firm under fire because of all we have in Christ. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40368430

How the Gospel Shapes Our Work 03/02/2026

How the Gospel Shapes Our Work Should you bring your personal beliefs with you to work? If so, which ones? Stu Quackenbush discusses how the gospel of Jesus Christ impacts our professional lives and workplaces. When we submit to Christ as Lord of all, it impacts what we do at work, how we do it, and why. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40282830

Gospel Parenting - Part 2 02/23/2026

Gospel Parenting - Part 2 What is at the center of your home? In week two of Gospel Parenting, Stu Quackenbush explores what it looks like to bring up our children in the instruction of the Lord. This calling goes beyond managing behavior. It is about shaping hearts. When Jesus is truly at the center of our homes, it changes everything. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40201180

Gospel Parenting 02/16/2026

Gospel Parenting What does it look like to parent with the gospel at the center? Stu Quackenbush opens Ephesians 6 and invites us to see parenting not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a daily opportunity to reflect the grace, truth, and hope of Jesus in our homes. As the gospel shapes our hearts first, it changes how we lead, love, and disciple the next generation. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40126350

Hope Dealers 02/09/2026

Hope Dealers What do people see in us when life gets hard? Steve High opens 1 Peter and challenges us to be prepared to share the hope we have through faith in Christ. As we learn to trust God in every season, our lives become powerful testimonies to a world in need of true and lasting hope. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/40046015

Judging Judgmentalism 02/02/2026

Judging Judgmentalism Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spot what’s wrong with someone else, while missing what’s going on in our own hearts? Louie Konopka opens Matthew 7 and invites us to consider what it looks like to see what God sees and to live out the Golden Rule with humility and grace. As we allow God to shape us first, we learn to reflect His mercy, truth, and love to those around us. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39965200

Sanctity of Life 01/26/2026

Sanctity of Life On Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, we pause to remember that every life is created by God, known by Him, and deeply valued. Together, we want to be people whose hearts are shaped by compassion, who start at home by honoring life in our everyday relationships, who ask God to open our eyes to the preborn, the vulnerable, and the unseen, and who rest in Jesus, the One who brings life in abundance. As we respond in faith, may our lives reflect His love, truth, and hope to a watching world. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39885570

The Beauty of Christian Marriage - Part 2 01/19/2026

The Beauty of Christian Marriage - Part 2 Have you ever considered that marriage is one of God’s loudest sermons to the world? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series by exploring how Christian marriage is designed to reflect the oneness, love, and faithfulness of Christ and His church. This passage calls us beyond cultural expectations and personal fulfillment, inviting us to see marriage as a living picture of the gospel that points others to Jesus. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39785600

The Beauty of Christian Marriage 01/12/2026

The Beauty of Christian Marriage When you think about marriage and the roles of husbands and wives, what emotions or thoughts come to mind? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and helps us see the beauty of marriages that imitate Christ. This isn’t about power, but about the invitation to lives surrendered to Jesus. As we all submit to Christ first, His love shapes how we live, love, and flourish. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39699705

Don’t Get Drunk On… 01/05/2026

Don’t Get Drunk On… What do you turn to when you are tired, overwhelmed, or running on empty? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and reminds us to live wisely being careful about what we allow to fill us. In this passage, Paul contrasts being “drunk” on things that promise escape or relief with being filled by the Spirit. One leaves us empty. The other brings life. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39615080

Fully Alive Together 12/29/2025

Fully Alive Together What would it look like to be fully alive to Jesus in 2026? Trent Heaton continues our One Hope series in Ephesians and invites us to consider how the gospel shapes not only our personal faith but also the way we live together in community. As we step into a new year, this message calls us to live awake, connected, and transformed by the One Hope who unites us all, Jesus. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39555175

Our One Hope 12/24/2025

Our One Hope What are you really hoping for this Christmas? At this year’s Candlelight Service, Stu Quackenbush points our hearts to Jesus, the Word who became flesh, the Light who stepped into our darkness, and the fulfillment of God’s promises. He is the One who does not just give hope, but who is our Hope, now and forever. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39529825

Walking in Light 12/15/2025

Walking in Light Have you ever tripped in the dark and suddenly realized how dangerous it can be when you cannot see what is right in front of you? Stu Quackenbush opens the next section of our One Hope series, where Paul uses that same imagery to show the danger of spiritual darkness and the freedom that comes from walking in the light of Christ. This passage calls us to wake up, see clearly, and let His light change every part of our lives. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39412955

Forgiving Like Christ 12/08/2025

Forgiving Like Christ Have you ever struggled to forgive someone, even when you knew it was the right thing to do? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and unpacks two verses that can change everything! These verses call us to release bitterness and anger that can weigh down our hearts, and instead look to Christ and His example that will transform our relationships and help us extend grace even when it feels impossible. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39325550

Freedom from Sin 12/01/2025

Freedom from Sin *This week, our One Hope, The Gospel Changes Everything series may be a sensitive topic for some as we dive deep into sexual sin in Chapter 5 of Ephesians. This teaching is not intended for young children and we invite parents to decide for their families what is best for their kids, but we feel like it is an important message for our church. Have you ever felt like you’re fighting the same fight again and again? Ben Phebus continues our One Hope, The Gospel Changes Everything series and reminds us that we aren’t fighting alone. Jesus not only calls us to walk in the light, He gives us the power to leave old patterns behind. In Him, we find real strength, real change, and real victory, from even the most destructive sins. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39222940

A Call to Remember 11/24/2025

A Call to Remember How often do you stop and really look back to see how God has been faithful in your life? As we head into Thanksgiving, Steve Welch opens Deuteronomy 6:4–12 with a call to remember all God has done in the past, and let that fuel trust for the future. When we reflect on His goodness, our hearts naturally overflow with thanksgiving and confidence in all He will do next. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39151685

Walking in New Life - Part 2 11/17/2025

Walking in New Life - Part 2 Ever notice how easy it is to hang on to frustration instead of showing grace? Stu Quackenbush continues our series in Ephesians and invites use into something radically different: a life marked by kindness, forgiveness, and love. When we follow Christ’s example of self-giving love, it changes the way we speak, respond, and care for the people around us. It truly changes everything! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/39061750

Walking in New Life 11/11/2025

Walking in New Life What does it mean to truly live like a new person in Christ? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and reminds us that following Jesus changes everything! It radically impacts our thoughts, actions, and relationships. Each day, we’re invited to put off the old self and walk in the truth, love, and new life that comes from knowing Him. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/38995110

Serving the Body 11/03/2025

Serving the Body Have you ever wondered why some people give so much of their time and talent to serve? Stu Quackenbush dives deeper into Ephesians 4 to show how God equips the church to love, serve, grow, and strengthen one another. God’s plan is for the body of Christ to experience the joy of serving together! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/38895845

Walking in Unity 10/27/2025

Walking in Unity What would our relationships look like if we led with humility, gentleness, patience, and love? Stu Quackenbush continues our Ephesians study and reminds us that real unity isn’t about agreeing on everything. It is about choosing to care for one another the way Jesus cares for us. And the only way we can live that out is through Jesus, our One Hope. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/38794855

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