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At Fount Church, our vision is Jesus Christ, our reality is freedom, our mission is people, and our cause is love. We are 1 church, 2 cities—NYC and Paris—led by Pastors Josh and Georgie Kelsey. Join us this Sunday online, find out more at fount.nyc

The Integrity of Our Words | Leadership Lessons 07/08/2025

The Integrity of Our Words | Leadership Lessons In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we’re invited into a deeper examination of our integrity through the lens of Matthew 5:33–37. Pastor Ryan Schlachter challenges us to consider what it means to be people whose words carry the weight of truth. Jesus calls us beyond legalistic oath-making into a life where our “yes” is yes and our “no” is no where honesty is not conditional but foundational. This message confronts the subtle ways we compromise truth through half-truths, exaggeration, or fear-driven silence. We’re reminded that deception, no matter how small, echoes the voice of the enemy, not the heart of Christ. As disciples, we’re called to reflect God’s character through our speech, walking in a trustworthiness that needs no embellishment. When we align our hearts with our words, we cultivate a life of authenticity one that testifies to the truth-telling nature of our Savior. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37335440

Confront Like A Peacemaker | Brooklyn 07/07/2025

Confront Like A Peacemaker | Brooklyn Retaliation isn’t something we resist in our own strength, it’s something we surrender to Jesus. Brittany Smigielski unpacks the radical call of Matthew 5:38–42, where Jesus confronts our instinct for revenge and invites us into a higher way, the way of peacemaking. Turning the other cheek, giving more than what’s asked, walking the second mile are not passive responses. They are powerful acts of love rooted in Heaven’s logic. Peacemaking is not weakness, it’s courage clothed in grace. IHumility that confronts hurt, generosity that disrupts greed, and service that silences oppression. This is the way of the cross. The way Jesus lived. The way we’re called to follow. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37324430

Turn The Other Way | Manhattan 07/07/2025

Turn The Other Way | Manhattan Confront isn’t about conflict for conflict’s sake, it’s about transformation. In this message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter opens up Matthew 5:38–41, where Jesus confronts our desire for retaliation and control. The law said, “eye for eye,” but Jesus invites us into something deeper: a life where grace disarms offense and love silences revenge. This isn’t weakness it’s courage. The courage to name our pain, resist passive silence, and choose dignity over dominance. Jesus doesn’t ask us to ignore injustice or absorb abuse. He shows us how to confront with clarity, restraint, and Spirit-empowered peace. As we step into this new series, we’re reminded: confrontation in the Kingdom isn’t about proving a point it’s about pointing to a Savior. Turn the other cheek. Walk the second mile. Let go without losing yourself. These are revelations of a Kingdom heart. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37324285

Leading in Unity When it's Hard | Leadership Lessons 07/01/2025

Leading in Unity When it's Hard | Leadership Lessons In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we’re challenged to see conflict not as something to avoid, but as a sacred opportunity for growth. Drawing from Psalm 133 and James 1:19–20, we’re reminded that unity isn’t something we manufacture, it flows from God. Pastor Josh Kelsey encourages us to shift from judgment to curiosity, especially in tense moments, and to practice a “holy pause” before reacting. By validating emotions both ours and others’, we create space for God to move in our relationships. It’s in these challenging interactions that our faith is tested, refined, and matured. Just as Christ prayed for unity in John 17, we’re called to stay at the table, even when it’s uncomfortable, believing that tension can become a pathway to deeper understanding and spiritual transformation. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37240485

Behold the Unity, Join the Unity | Manhhatan 06/30/2025

Behold the Unity, Join the Unity | Manhhatan Unity isn’t something we manufacture, it’s something we join. Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks the profound mystery of unity through Psalm 133, showing us that unity is spiritual, sacrificial, and supernatural. It begins with Jesus, our Anointed Head, and flows down through His Body. When we come under His authority, we receive His fullness. Grace upon grace. Unity isn’t loud or flashy it’s gentle, hidden, yet deeply life-giving. Unity is the soil where eternal life grows. Jesus prayed for it. The Spirit empowers it. And the world sees Him through it. As we close our Ascent series, we see that the climb was never just about reaching a destination, it was about becoming a people marked by obedience. Every step, every surrender, every “yes” has shaped us into a dwelling place for God. Obedience is the path. Unity is the fruit. And God’s presence is the reward. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37225575

The Power of Multiplication Through Impartation | Leadership Lessons 06/24/2025

The Power of Multiplication Through Impartation | Leadership Lessons God’s strategy has always been multiplication, not accumulation. In this weeks Leadership Lesson, Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks Numbers 11 and the moment when God took the Spirit that was on Moses and placed it on the seventy elders, showing us that leadership was never meant to be carried alone. Impartation happens when the burden outweighs our capacity, and it’s in those moments we learn this was never about us, it’s always been God. If you’ve been carrying the weight of leadership, ministry, or vision alone, this episode is a prophetic reminder that multiplication requires unity, surrender, and supernatural trust. Pastor Josh challenges us to ask: Who are you gathering? Are you creating space for others? Are you submitted before you’re leading? /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37136055

The Yes for a Lifetime | Brooklyn 06/23/2025

The Yes for a Lifetime | Brooklyn The journey of discipleship demands more than belief it requires a daily “yes.” A yes that’s rooted in God’s Word, anchored in His promises, and willing to pay the cost. Obedience isn’t optional; it’s essential. Pastor Steph Rivas walks us through Psalm 132, showing how obedience has a history, will cost us daily, and leads us to hope. Obedience isn’t just about rules, it’s about relationship and when we say yes to Jesus, we’re aligning with Him for a lifetime. This isn’t about behavior modification. It’s about heart transformation. God isn’t asking for part of your life, He wants all of it. And He’s worthy of it. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37115365

The Evidence of Obedience | Manhattan 06/23/2025

The Evidence of Obedience | Manhattan Obedience isn’t optional in the life of a disciple. It’s the very evidence that we’re walking with Jesus. The journey of faith isn’t just about hearing it’s about doing. It’s in our daily surrender, not just the big decisions, that our discipleship is revealed. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter walks us through Psalm 132 to show us that obedience is costly, personal, and communal. But it’s also worth it. Obedience may stretch us, but it also forms us and blesses those around us. You don’t obey to earn God’s love, you obey because you have it. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37114565

The Obedience of a Leader | Leadership Lessons 06/17/2025

The Obedience of a Leader | Leadership Lessons The life of a leader is defined not by charisma, but by obedience. Obedience isn’t about creativity it’s about clarity. God’s commands are not suggestions, and partial obedience is still disobedience. This Sunday, Pastor Ryan challenged us to examine the posture of our hearts: Are we obeying fully, or are we crafting spiritual excuses to justify our resistance? From King Saul’s downfall to our own daily decisions, we see this truth: obedience reveals trust. And trust is tested most when the cost is high, when consequences are delayed, or when people might be disappointed. But obedience to God will always lead to a life that’s blessed, even if it’s misunderstood. This is the invitation: to fear God more than people, to obey Him in the small things, and to finish well. Because obedience now builds a legacy of faithfulness later. And it’s the soft, unseen “yes” behind closed doors that keeps our hearts tender toward God. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37042700

The Perseverance of a Pilgrim | Brooklyn 06/17/2025

The Perseverance of a Pilgrim | Brooklyn The life of a disciple is marked not by ease, but by endurance. Psalm 129 reminds us that perseverance isn’t just necessary it’s sacred. From Egypt to exile, Israel’s survival was a testimony of God's faithfulness, not their strength. This Sunday, Pastor Ryan painted a vivid picture of the pilgrim’s journey: one scarred by pain, but held together by hope. Through affliction, we’re shaped and reminded that victory often looks like survival. Our perseverance is rooted in trusting the Lord’s justice, not taking matters into our own hands. This is the invitation: to endure with joy, to let scars speak of triumph, and to live as people deeply rooted in Christ. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37042450

The Journey Is Long, But God | Manhattan 06/16/2025

The Journey Is Long, But God | Manhattan The journey of faith is often uphill, marked by pressure, pain, perseverance. But pain doesn't mean the Father is absent. You're not being punished; you're being formed. In this Sundays message Pastor Luis Guerrero dives into how faith isn't a solo journey. It's more communal than we realize. God moves through His people and He walks with us though every valley and fire. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/37031015

Transform Your Mind | Leadership Lessons 06/10/2025

Transform Your Mind | Leadership Lessons In this weeks Leadership Lessons we're challenged to embrace new thinking as we walk through the doors God opens for us. Basing off of Romans 12:2, Pastor Kevin Myers encourages us not to conform to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This transformation isn't about our performance, but about staying connected to God - the true vine. This teaching encourages us to base our decisions on God's Word rather than our emotions, emphasizing that God wants us to discern His will through our renewed thinking. It's a call to see our trials, relationships, and uncertain situations as gifts from God, shifting our perspective from earning to receiving. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36938700

Unless the Lord builds the house | Manhattan 06/09/2025

Unless the Lord builds the house | Manhattan What does it really mean to build your life, your ministry, or your future with God not just for Him? In this Pentecost message, we dive deep into Psalm 127 to unpack the futility of self-building, the restful posture of trust, and the gospel promise of family. From Babel to the Upper Room, Pastor Josh Kelsey explores how the Spirit builds what striving never could. Jesus is not only the cornerstone. He’s the builder. Unless the Lord builds the house, our labor is in vain. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36929290

Holy Spirit Doors | ALLIN 06/06/2025

Holy Spirit Doors | ALLIN The Doors the Holy Spirit leads us to are the sacred paths God opens to shape us into who we’re meant to be. Rooted in Philippians 1:6 and Ephesians 2:10, Pastor Mark Kelsey walks us through four key doors: The Door of Jesus, The Door of New Thinking, The Door of Expansion and The Door of Calling. Each door is part of God’s reconstruction plan for our lives. What door is in front of you now? /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36896160

Three Elements of Fruitful Leadership | Leadership Lessons 06/03/2025

Three Elements of Fruitful Leadership | Leadership Lessons In our spiritual journey, we're called to bring an encounter with God to others.In todays Leadership Lesson we explore three key elements of fruitful leadership: encounter, experience, and equipping. The encounter stems from our own spiritual formation and leadership development. This process shapes us into the image of God (Imago Dei), preparing us to minister effectively. Pastor Mark Kelsey challenges us to cultivate daily disciplines of intimate connection with God, embrace the transformative power of suffering, and integrate our whole being - spirit, soul, and body. As we grow in these areas, we become vessels through which others can encounter God's presence. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36836930

Why Jesus | Manhattan 06/02/2025

Why Jesus | Manhattan The Psalms of Ascent remind us that faith moves upward even when life feels like it's falling apart. Jesus’ journey from Palm Sunday to Gethsemane shows us the reality of both joy and sorrow on the road of obedience. Pastor Mark Kelsey highlights that our direction matters more than our condition. Jesus stayed oriented toward the Father, anchored in identity, not emotion. His surrender “Not my will, but yours be done” wasn’t weakness, but strength. We’re invited into the same posture. In every season, God is present. Nothing can separate us from His love. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36818590

We Are Glad | Leadership Lessons 06/01/2025

We Are Glad | Leadership Lessons God restores our fortunes, turning our mourning into laughter. When we're challenged to see our pain through a new lens - not as something to be avoided, we sow seeds for a future harvest of joy. Pastor Amy Perez encourages us to bring our honest laments to God, acknowledging our pain while trusting in His transformative power. As we learn to sow our tears, we're promised a harvest of joy that not only changes us but also becomes a powerful witness to the world of God's faithfulness. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36803325

True Joy In Real Life | Manhattan 05/28/2025

True Joy In Real Life | Manhattan Psalm 126 paints a vivid picture of joy rising out of sorrow. It recalls the Israelites’ return from exile, a moment of divine restoration that reflects our own journey with God. As they remembered what He had done, their mouths were filled with laughter, and hope was reignited. This act of remembering is not just nostalgic; it’s a spiritual practice that fuels endurance. We’re called to sow in tears, remaining faithful in seasons of struggle, trusting that God is cultivating something deeper. Pastor Kevin Myers points out that the life of faith is a steady ascent one that shapes us through every high and low. As we walk this path in community, we learn to ask boldly, trust deeply, and anticipate the harvest of joy that God promises. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36739385

Tears of Joy | Brooklyn 05/28/2025

Tears of Joy | Brooklyn The life of a disciple is not an individual pursuit but a shared journey rooted in community. Just as the Israelites journeyed together toward Jerusalem, relying on God through both trials and triumphs, we too are called to a steady ascent toward Him. Psalm 126 reminds us that joy isn’t a fleeting emotion tied to circumstances, it’s the deep, enduring fruit of a life rooted in God’s faithfulness. This Sunday Pastor Stephanie Rivas paints a picture of the life of faith as a pilgrimage. One where tears are sown in trust, and God brings forth a harvest of joy. Along this path, we are shaped by generosity, worship, and shared spiritual growth. This is the invitation: to live lives as living testimonies, spreading the light of God’s joy through our communities and daily interactions. Together, we learn to see joy as a divine promise, cultivating resilience that testifies to God’s unwavering goodness. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36739340

Worship in the Middle | Leadership Lessons 05/20/2025

Worship in the Middle | Leadership Lessons Worship isn't just a song it's a lifestyle that anchors us in the middle of uncertainty, pain and pressure. In this weeks Leadership Lesson, our Worship Director Tameeka Walker unpacks the power of worship when life doesn't make sense. Drawing from Acts 16, Tameeka shows how Paul and Silas didn't wait for breakthrough to worship, they were already prepared. Worship shifts atmospheres, builds spiritual endurance and keeps our hearts aligned with God even when we're pressed but not yet delivered. In the middle of the process, the tension and the unknown, worship creates space for God to move. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36645660

Praise the Name of the Lord | Manhattan 05/19/2025

Praise the Name of the Lord | Manhattan Worship isn't rooted in preference it's anchored in presence. Pastor Banning continues our journey through the Psalms of Ascent with a call to reorient our hearts around the One who's worthy. Singing together isn't about what we feel, but what we bring: unified adoration. It's not performance, it's offering. As we reflect, we're invited to ask: is our worship shaped by convenience or by reverence? Discipleship begins not with what moves us but with what we surrender. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36627650

Arrows & Coals | Manhattan 05/12/2025

Arrows & Coals | Manhattan Exile isn't always a place, it's a condition of the soul. Pastor Josh begin this journey of ascent by exploring the restleness that awakens when we realize we no longer belong where we are. The way of Jesus isn't about conveinece it's about courage to return. As we reflect, we're invited to examine whether we're drifting or truly walking with God. Discipleship begins not with arrival but with the ache to come home. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36536670

You May Be Seated | ALLIN 05/09/2025

You May Be Seated | ALLIN Drawing from Hebrews 10, Pastor Ryan Schlachter unpacks the powerful truth of being seated with Christ. Reminding us that while Old Testament priests stood daily offering repeated sacrifices, Jesus made one final sacrifice and is now seated at the right hand of God. Because of this, we no longer strive for God’s approval but serve from a place of rest. This shift frees us from guilt and shame, inviting us to live in the fullness of Christ’s forgiveness and approach life’s struggles from a place of already-won victory. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36507965

The Praying Leader | Leadership Lessons 05/07/2025

The Praying Leader | Leadership Lessons Prayer is not just a religious ritual—it’s the lifeblood of our spiritual journey. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shares why prayer is essential to true spiritual leadership. Through prayer, we align our hearts with God’s will, receive spiritual authority, and gain the capacity to genuinely love and serve others. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36475460

Out With The New, In With The Old | Manhattan 05/07/2025

Out With The New, In With The Old | Manhattan The Songs of Ascent illustrates how discipleship is a lifelong journey of walking with God. As we reflect, we're invited to examine whether we're truly committed to the way of Jesus-or settling for something more comfortable. In returning to the heart of discipleship, we rediscover the joy and purpose we were made for. Pastor Ryan explores the essence of true discipleship through the lens of Acts 2 reminding us that following Jesus isn't about convenience, but deep devotion. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36472125

Embrace The Journey | Brooklyn 05/07/2025

Embrace The Journey | Brooklyn The life of a disciple is not an individual pursuit but a shared journey rooted in community. This isn't about religious routine it's about a transformative, life-on-life walk with Jesus and others. Pastor Kevin Myers draws a powerful parallel to the Israelites' pilgrimage to Jerusalem, reminding us that the life of faith is one of steady ascent toward God. As we follow this path, we're invited to let God shape us through generosity, worship, and shared spiritual growth. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36472070

How To Win In Leadership | Leadership Lessons 04/29/2025

How To Win In Leadership | Leadership Lessons In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shares 5 practical tips to help define success and wins in leadership. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36358745

The Delight of Doubt | Manhattan 04/29/2025

The Delight of Doubt | Manhattan Doubt in our faith journey is often a misunderstood concept. When looking at the story of Thomas in John 20, we discover that doubt isn't the enemy of faith, but rather a catalyst for deeper belief. Our doubts often reveal our true desire for God, and that he does not neglect our questions and uncertainties, but actually welcomes them. Thomas' story encourages us to keep pursuing God and his mission even when we don't have all the answers, remembering that Jesus promised to be with us always. This perspective shift on doubt can revolutionize our approach to faith, allowing us to embrace our questions as part of our growth rather than feeling ashamed or discouraged by them. In this week's Manhattan message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter challenges us to see doubt as a tool that can strengthen our faith when we bring it to God and our community. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36357070

Faith For Doubters | Brooklyn 04/29/2025

Faith For Doubters | Brooklyn In our daily lives, doubt can actually be a gateway to faith by becoming an element to deeper trust and intimacy with God. The story of 'Doubting Thomas' in John 20 teaches us that Jesus meets us in our uncertainties with compassion and understanding. Instead of letting doubt construct walls between us and God, Thomas' story challenges us to bring our doubts openly to him. In this Sunday's Brooklyn message, Pastor Amy Perez illustrates how God's delays are often intentional, designed to grow our faith and reveal His glory. As we navigate our own doubts, we're invited to trust in God's mindfulness of us, remembering that He hears our every prayer and cares deeply for our struggles. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36356830

“What Now” Leaders | Leadership Lessons 04/28/2025

“What Now” Leaders | Leadership Lessons As we celebrate Easter Sunday, Pastor Ryan Schlachter looks forward to how we as leaders can continue to grow and minister to God and others around us. /episode/index/show/c3brooklyn/id/36340240

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