Mercy Culture

In this episode of Holy Disruption, Pastor Heather Schott and co-host Pastor Jasmine Weiler sit down with Dr. Malachi O'Brien — revivalist, pastor, CEO of Malachi Media, and father to many adopted and fostered children — for a powerful, Spirit-filled conversation about the Church's call to adoption, foster care, and fighting human trafficking. Together they challenge the Body of Christ to move beyond anger and into action, declaring that the answer to the orphan crisis is not out there — it's us. From raw personal testimonies to a stirring call for an adoption movement in America, this conversation will wreck you in the best way.

Pastor Lindsey teaches how connecting with God through reformation invites surrender, obedience, and alignment with His heart. Using Saul’s conversion as an example, she emphasizes that God transforms individuals first, equipping them to bring righteousness, justice, and godly influence to the world around them.

Senior Lead Pastor Landon Schott unpacks how movement has always been connected to encounters with God throughout Scripture. From Jericho to the disciples following Jesus, this message reveals how obedience, faith, and physically pursuing God position us for breakthrough, miracles, and holy visitations.

In this message, Pastor Les Cody teaches the difference between Babel and Pentecost — one used expression to glorify man, the other to glorify God. Discover how the Holy Spirit redeems creativity, worship, and human expression for His glory, and why God still desires to fill His people with fresh fire, encounter, and intimacy today.

Hearing God is one thing — obeying Him is another. In this episode, Pastor Landon Schott walks you through the Journey of Faith: the critical space between hearing God's voice and actually acting on it. Drawing from his experience at Mercy Culture Church, Pastor Landon shares why spiritual growth comes down to these two simple — but not always easy — steps. ❓Got a question for Landon? Ask Here: https://form.typeform.com/to/zXALEGQj... 📖 Want to take your spiritual growth to the next level? Download the Leadership Guide: https://form.typeform.com/to/j22pIS3c... 🌟 Welcome to Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott, where we help leaders become spiritual leaders by following the Holy Spirit. Every episode provides practical insights and teachings to equip you for spiritual growth and leadership in today's world. 🎙️ Spiritual Leadership is more than just a podcast; it's a call to deepen your relationship with God and lead others toward spiritual growth. We aim to inspire you to disrupt complacency and embrace the transformative power of daily encounters with God. ✝️ If you’re ready to take your spiritual growth to the next level, subscribe to our latest episodes and resources. Follow us on all platforms @mercyculture or visit mercyculture.com for more information on how you can be part of this transformative movement. 👥 Share this episode and invite others to join this spiritual leadership journey. 📲 Text ENCOUNTER to 59090 to discover how you connect best with God through our spiritual growth assessment. 🙏 Need prayer? https://bit.ly/30Y6Lf8 #SpiritualLeadership #MercyCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #HolySpirit #ChristianLeadership MB015D4I1IAJQTZ

In this compelling message, Pastor Zane Anderson explores the person and power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, drawing from Acts 2 and John 14. He unpacks the truth that the Holy Spirit is not merely a force or an influence, He is a person with a voice, a will, and a deep desire for intimate relationship with every believer. Pastor Zane challenges the church to stop relating to the Holy Spirit as an occasional experience and to begin walking with Him as a daily companion and friend.Pastor Zane reminds believers that every Spirit-filled believer already carries all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, because the gifts are not something you receive, they are manifestations that the Spirit releases through you as you make yourself available. He calls the church to stop waiting for someone else to minister and to become the vessel God needs in the marketplace, the grocery store, and the everyday moments of life.This message challenges believers to activate their spiritual language, because praying in the Spirit is not just for church services, it is the tool that builds up your inner man, keeps you on target in prayer, and prepares you for whatever the day may bring.The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community.To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through meditation, drawing from Joshua 1. He unpacks the critical difference between biblical meditation and demonic meditation, revealing that biblical meditation is not about emptying yourself, it is about feasting on the word of God until everything else begins to exit. Pastor Sean challenges believers to choose what they meditate on, because their meditation will determine their direction.Pastor Sean warns that when believers chew on the lies of the enemy rather than the truth of God, they give the enemy agreement and power over their lives. He calls the church to take every thought captive, not by suppressing it, but by bringing it before Jesus and making it listen to what God says.This message challenges believers to understand that the prescription for seasons of transition is meditation on the word of God, because what got Israel into the promised land was not their strength, it was their willingness to think about the right things.The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community.To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

The Lord is not looking for casual believers. He is raising up people who are fully surrendered, rooted in truth, and unwilling to compromise. Collin Spencer reminded us that following Jesus costs something. The Gospel was never meant to fit conveniently into our lives. It calls us to die to ourselves, pursue holiness, and live set apart in a culture that constantly pulls us toward comfort and distraction. This is the hour for the Church to wake up, return to the Word of God, and burn with real passion for His presence again. Half-hearted Christianity will never sustain you in the days ahead. We need believers filled with conviction, obedience, and the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Jan Anderson shares a powerful Mother’s Day message honoring the strength, value, and God-given calling of mothers and women. Through the stories of Hagar, Rahab, and Samson’s mother, this sermon reminds us that God sees every tear, redeems every broken place, and calls women to arise in courage, faith, and truth. No matter your story or season, God is your Rock, your Redeemer, and your sustaining hope.

There’s something powerful that happens when a woman fully surrenders to God. Through every season, every battle, and every unseen sacrifice, He remains faithful. Pastor Lisa Salvia reminded us that God is not just looking for perfection, He’s looking for surrendered hearts that trust Him fully in every season. This message was a reminder that even in weakness, God’s strength is revealed. He still heals. He still restores. He still speaks. And when women rise up in faith and obedience, generations can be impacted. What a powerful Mother’s Day in the presence of God.

In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Kaily delivers a prophetic call to the Church: it’s time for the watchmen to awaken and take their stand. Through the stories of Jehu, Jezebel, and the biblical role of the watchman, this message confronts spiritual compromise, fear, passivity, and the cultural battles shaping our nation—while calling believers to live awake, holy, and fully surrendered to the voice of God. This message is a charge to both women and men to recognize their God-given watch post, intercede for their homes, cities, and nation, and steward the vision God has entrusted to them with obedience and faith. As revival and reformation begin to stir, Pastor Kaily reminds us that this is not the hour to sleep—it’s the hour to pray, stand firm, and birth holiness in the earth.

In this sermon, we explore how creation was designed to point us back to the Creator and how God still speaks through what He made. From Moses and the burning bush to the words of Jesus and the beauty of nature around us, this message reveals how slowing down, paying attention, and inviting God into everyday moments can deepen your relationship with Him. Creation is already worshipping God— the question is, will you join it?