Church of the Hills

About Church of the Hills

Church of the Hills exists to connect people to Jesus! Listen in on recent messages presented by Pastor Cody Laymon and other guest speakers. Meeting Sundays 10:00a at Living Rock Academy (2500 FM-1863 | Bulverde, TX | 78163)

Publisher

Church of the Hills

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   I Am: The Good Shepherd

   We throw the word good around all the time—a "good" meal, a "good" day, or someone who is just morally "decent." But when Jesus says, "I am the Good Shepherd," He means something far deeper, richer, and more beautiful. In this episode, we dive into John 10 and Psalm 23 to unpack what it really looks like to follow Jesus as our Shepherd. By examining the original biblical meaning of "good" (kalos—noble, beautiful, and winsome), we discover a Savior who doesn't manage us like a hired hand, but one who knows us by name, guards us with His life, and whose kindness leads us into true life and freedom. We also tackle the reality of anxiety and dark valleys. Sheep can’t manufacture their own peace—their rest depends entirely on the physical presence of the shepherd. In the same way, true spiritual peace isn't found in a detour around hard seasons, but in the undeniable presence of the Shepherd walking right beside us through them. Whether you're feeling weary, navigating an uncertain valley, or simply needing a reminder of God's gentle care, tune in to discover why you can rest securely under the watchful eye of the Good Shepherd. Click on the link below to access the Walking with Jesus Starter Kit: https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119086 (https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119086) Giving: https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/giving (https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/giving) =========================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY Website: https://www.churchofthehills.co (https://www.churchofthehills.co) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@churchofthehills0915 (https://www.youtube.com/@churchofthehills0915) Spotify: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ6ni-e3mhEL5bIPZ2tgdCJuq8FOV7zll&si=3umwrvhDG6n6ENOM (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ6ni-e3mhEL5bIPZ2tgdCJuq8FOV7zll&si=3umwrvhDG6n6ENOM) Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87149b34-bb27-4cdb-a7fa-4f1ab4a4d960/church-of-the-hills (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87149b34-bb27-4cdb-a7fa-4f1ab4a4d960/church-of-the-hills) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-hills/id1868814427 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-hills/id1868814427) Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Church-of-the-Hills/B0HD7RXFG2?clientContext=131-5403733-2561734&loginAttempt=true&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&noChallengeShown=true&plink=SRCUMxDh8bQStupG&pageLoadId=j15Hd58IkdZbvVcD&intent=discovery&qid=1786129849&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&sr=1-1&showAmznLopSignalBanner=true (https://www.audible.com/podcast/Church-of-the-Hills/B0HD7RXFG2?clientContext=131-5403733-2561734&loginAttempt=true&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&noChallengeShown=true&plink=SRCUMxDh8bQStupG&pageLoadId=j15Hd58IkdZbvVcD&intent=discovery&qid=1786129849&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&sr=1-1&showAmznLopSignalBanner=true) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchofthehillstx?igsh=OXI3b3VkcjAxZGRu (https://www.instagram.com/churchofthehillstx?igsh=OXI3b3VkcjAxZGRu) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1L82iGi3H8/?mibextid=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share/1L82iGi3H8/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   I AM: The Door

   Welcome to today's episode as we dive into what it really means when Jesus calls Himself "the Door" in John 10. We're exploring how entering the Kingdom of God isn't about coming however we want, but about swinging open our lives through genuine repentance, belief, and baptism. Together, we'll unpack how to leave our old mindsets at the door and trade intellectual agreement for dynamic, active faith. You'll hear practical conversations about what total surrender looks like and how to practically die to self in your everyday life. Tune in to discover how taking that next step of surrender can lead you into the abundant life Jesus promises! Click on the link below to access the Walking with Jesus Starter Kit: https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119086 (https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119086) Giving: https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/giving (https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/giving) =========================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY Website: https://www.churchofthehills.co (https://www.churchofthehills.co) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@churchofthehills0915 (https://www.youtube.com/@churchofthehills0915) Spotify: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ6ni-e3mhEL5bIPZ2tgdCJuq8FOV7zll&si=3umwrvhDG6n6ENOM (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ6ni-e3mhEL5bIPZ2tgdCJuq8FOV7zll&si=3umwrvhDG6n6ENOM) Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87149b34-bb27-4cdb-a7fa-4f1ab4a4d960/church-of-the-hills (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87149b34-bb27-4cdb-a7fa-4f1ab4a4d960/church-of-the-hills) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-hills/id1868814427 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-hills/id1868814427) Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Church-of-the-Hills/B0HD7RXFG2?clientContext=131-5403733-2561734&loginAttempt=true&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&noChallengeShown=true&plink=SRCUMxDh8bQStupG&pageLoadId=j15Hd58IkdZbvVcD&intent=discovery&qid=1786129849&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&sr=1-1&showAmznLopSignalBanner=true (https://www.audible.com/podcast/Church-of-the-Hills/B0HD7RXFG2?clientContext=131-5403733-2561734&loginAttempt=true&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&noChallengeShown=true&plink=SRCUMxDh8bQStupG&pageLoadId=j15Hd58IkdZbvVcD&intent=discovery&qid=1786129849&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&sr=1-1&showAmznLopSignalBanner=true) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchofthehillstx?igsh=OXI3b3VkcjAxZGRu (https://www.instagram.com/churchofthehillstx?igsh=OXI3b3VkcjAxZGRu) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1L82iGi3H8/?mibextid=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share/1L82iGi3H8/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   I AM: The Light of the World

   It’s easy to settle for artificial light—popular advice, self-reliance, or cultural wisdom that sounds reasonable on the surface but leaves us operating in spiritual darkness. In this episode, we dive into John 8:12 to unpack Jesus’ bold declaration in the Temple courts: “I am the light of the world”. Just like the warning flame in an old coal mine, worldly counsel can deceive us into thinking everything is fine while quietly draining our spiritual vitality. True clarity isn’t found in self-help formulas or religious systems; the Light is not a what, but a Who. Tune in as we explore how to step out of worldly compromise, filter every decision through Kingdom truth, and stay close to the only Light that brings real life. Click on the link below to access the Walking with Jesus Starter Kit: https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119086 (https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119086) Giving: https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/giving (https://churchofthehillstx.churchcenter.com/giving) =========================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY Website: https://www.churchofthehills.co (https://www.churchofthehills.co) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@churchofthehills0915 (https://www.youtube.com/@churchofthehills0915) Spotify: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ6ni-e3mhEL5bIPZ2tgdCJuq8FOV7zll&si=3umwrvhDG6n6ENOM (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ6ni-e3mhEL5bIPZ2tgdCJuq8FOV7zll&si=3umwrvhDG6n6ENOM) Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87149b34-bb27-4cdb-a7fa-4f1ab4a4d960/church-of-the-hills (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87149b34-bb27-4cdb-a7fa-4f1ab4a4d960/church-of-the-hills) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-hills/id1868814427 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-hills/id1868814427) Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Church-of-the-Hills/B0HD7RXFG2?clientContext=131-5403733-2561734&loginAttempt=true&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&noChallengeShown=true&plink=SRCUMxDh8bQStupG&pageLoadId=j15Hd58IkdZbvVcD&intent=discovery&qid=1786129849&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&sr=1-1&showAmznLopSignalBanner=true (https://www.audible.com/podcast/Church-of-the-Hills/B0HD7RXFG2?clientContext=131-5403733-2561734&loginAttempt=true&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&noChallengeShown=true&plink=SRCUMxDh8bQStupG&pageLoadId=j15Hd58IkdZbvVcD&intent=discovery&qid=1786129849&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&sr=1-1&showAmznLopSignalBanner=true) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchofthehillstx?igsh=OXI3b3VkcjAxZGRu (https://www.instagram.com/churchofthehillstx?igsh=OXI3b3VkcjAxZGRu) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1L82iGi3H8/?mibextid=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share/1L82iGi3H8/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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