Focal Point Podcast

What comes to mind when you hear the word stewardship?For many Christians, stewardship immediately brings up thoughts of money, tithing, andfinances. But what if stewardship is much bigger than that?In this episode of the Focal Point Podcast: Real Talk. Real Faith., Tony and Briannakick off a brand-new series on biblical stewardship by exploring what it truly means tomanage everything God has entrusted to us. From our time, relationships, families,gifts, resources, and faith, stewardship is about recognizing that nothing we have trulybelongs to us—it all belongs to God.Together, they unpack the difference between an ownership mindset and a stewardshipmindset, discuss why faithfulness matters more than results, and explore how Godpartners with ordinary people to plant, water, and cultivate the things He's entrusted tothem.If you've ever struggled with control, trust, purpose, or understanding God's role in yourlife, this episode will challenge and encourage you to see stewardship through anentirely new lens.Because stewardship isn't about what you own—it's about what you're willing to trustGod with.CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome Back AND; Brianna Returns01:17 – Introducing the Stewardship Series02:17 – Why Stewardship Matters03:28 – Defining Biblical Stewardship04:02 – Stewardship Begins in Genesis05:21 – Stewardship vs Ownership06:06 – The Parable of the Talents07:22 – How Your View of God Affects Stewardship08:42 – Ownership Mindset vs Stewardship Mindset09:16 – Does Stewardship Remove Pressure?10:16 – Stewarding Family, Marriage & Relationships11:45 – Producing Fruit vs Trusting God13:00 – Planting, Watering and; God's Growth14:02 – Stewardship Is More Than Money15:01 – God Partners with People16:27 – The Heart of a Steward17:31 – Faithfulness in Every Season18:43 – When We Believe Everything Is Ours19:30 – Stewardship as a Declaration of Trust20:23 – Faithfulness Without Visible Results21:06 – Stewardship, Purpose & Calling21:58 – Aligning Our Hearts with God22:13 – Plowing Straight Lines23:13 – Trusting God Before the Harvest24:23 – What's Coming Next in the Series24:44 – Final Thoughts & OutroNEXT STEPS1- Leave a comment below: What area of your life is God asking you to steward better?2- Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the rest of ourStewardship Series.3- Join us for Sunday Service online or in person. Online begins at 10:30am Eastern.4- Looking for community? Join one of our Growth Groups available both online and inperson. https://www.focalpointchurch.com/groups-2/5- Share this episode with someone who is learning to trust God more deeply. #FocalPointPodcast, #RealTalkRealFaith, #BiblicalStewardship, #ChristianPodcast,#Faithfulness, #TrustGod, #ChristianLiving, #StewardshipSeries, #BiblicalWisdom,#ChristianGrowth, #KingdomMindset, #FaithJourney, #PurposeDrivenLife,#ChristianDiscipleship, #SpiritualGrowth, #ChristianLeadership, #BibleTeaching,#TrustingGod, #ChristianEncouragement, #Stewardship

What if everything Jesus did on the way to the cross was intentional… and meant to challenge how we live today?In Week 2 of our “Road to Easter” series, we explore a powerful theme: Mercy on the Margins.Jesus didn’t take the easy path.He went out of His way… into uncomfortable places… to reach the overlooked, the rejected, and the forgotten.As we get closer to Easter, this message is a reminder that Jesus wasn’t just heading to the cross…He was showing us how to live along the way.

Easter didn’t start at the cross.In this new podcast series, The Road to Easter, we explore the historical and biblical journey leading up to the resurrection of Jesus. In this first episode, we begin by answering one of the most important questions in the Christian faith:Who is Jesus really?Looking through the Gospel of Matthew, we uncover how Jesus is not just another teacher or rabbi. Matthew intentionally connects Jesus to the story of Moses to show that He is the fulfillment of everything the Jewish people had been waiting for.Jesus didn’t simply come to give better rules.He came to transform the human heart.As we move toward Easter, our goal is to see Jesus not just as a story or tradition, but as a real person who walked the road to the cross for us.If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Subscribe and follow along as we continue the journey week by week on the Road to Easter.

In this episode of The Focal Point Podcast, Tony and Brianna sit down with Coach Sandra to talk about transition, calling, and the impact of the next generation.As Focal Point Church steps into a new season and building expansion, we dive into the why behind it. Why does the next generation matter? Why are young adults and youth craving authenticity? And how can your “yes” change someone’s life?Whether you serve in ministry or you’re just wondering what your role is in this season, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.Your yes matters more than you think.

Welcome back to the Focal Point Podcast as we begin a brand-new chapter: The Focal Point Impact Series.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Elder Aubrey, a longtime ministry leader and growth group coach, as he shares a deeply personal testimony of walking through a season of lack, layoffs, and hardship, and discovering God not only as Provider, but as a faithful Father.From running out of gas in the cold, to unexpected provision in the mailbox, to learning humility and trust in the wilderness, this conversation reminds us of a timeless truth:Jehovah Jireh sees, knows, and provides.As our church steps forward in faith toward expansion and a future facility, this episode sets the foundation: our confidence is not in resources, but in the God who provides every step of the way. Stay connected, leave a comment, and be part of the community as we move into this next season together.

What if God isn’t only found in the big, dramatic moments, but in the quiet, daily yes?In this episode of The God Behind the Name, we talk about Jehovah Rohi, the Lord our Shepherd, and how God meets us not just in miracles, but in consistency, obedience, and growth over time.Alyssa shares her powerful journey of identity, insecurity, healing, and learning to trust God through seasons that weren’t glamorous or easy. From childhood labels to deep inner battles, this conversation reveals how God patiently shepherds us through valleys, reshaping who we are along the way.If you’ve ever wondered why God doesn’t just “fix it instantly,” or felt like your faith journey looks slower than others, this episode is for you.👉 Like, subscribe, and comment below, and help us name our audience!What should we call you?

In this episode of the Focal Point Podcast, Brittany shares a deeply personal and powerful testimony about walking through years of uncertainty, fear, and waiting as a mom of children on the autism spectrum — and how God revealed Himself to her as her hope.From early diagnoses and difficult meetings to moments of heartbreak, faith, and perseverance, Brittany opens up about what it looks like to trust God when healing doesn’t happen the way you expect, and how hope becomes a daily choice.This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and full of encouragement for anyone walking through a long season, waiting for answers, or struggling to hold onto faith in the middle of pain.If you’re feeling discouraged, tired, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this episode is for you.