ReCreate Church’s Podcast

About ReCreate Church’s Podcast

Based in Hillsville, Virginia, this is the podcast of ReCreate Church. We are a community of Life and Love.

Publisher

ReCreate Church

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2024

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

142 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Young Samuel's Story: Know God for Yourself - ReCreate Church - Pastor Michael Shockley - October 25 2026

   Young Samuel's Story: Know God for Yourself Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate ChurchScripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21King and Deliverer Series, Part 3 Episode Summary In part 3 of the "King and Deliverer" series, Pastor Michael tells the story of young Samuel, a boy who grew up at the Tabernacle, was trained in all the right religious routines, and still had never personally met God. Families can pass down traditions, recipes, and eye color, but a relationship with God can't be inherited. Through Samuel's midnight encounter, we discover what it means to stop, listen, and say, "Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening." Key Points - Samuel knew the house of God, but he didn't yet know the voice of God - religious activity is not the same as a relationship- Eli couldn't hear God for Samuel, but he could teach Samuel how to listen - mature believers can guide, but they can't believe for someone else- Knowing God begins with actively listening, which is hard in a world designed to prevent silence- The number one way God speaks is through His written Word, and He will never contradict it- Look to God's Word not just for confirmation, but for transformation Main Takeaway You need to know God for yourself. Parents, grandparents, and Church family can put a Bible in your hands, but they can't put faith in your heart. Some of us need to say, "Jesus, save me!" Others need to say, "Speak, Lord, I'm listening." Either way, it's time to say yes. Memorable Quotes - "God doesn't have grandchildren. Only children."- "Samuel knew the house of God, but he didn't yet know the voice of God."- "Knowledge about God is not the same as knowing God. And familiarity is not the same as faith."- "There is no such thing as secondhand faith."- "Don't just look to The Word of God for confirmation; look for TRANSFORMATION!"- "If the only way God can get your attention is to knock you flat on your back, then don't be too surprised when it happens." Reflection Question When is the last time you turned off every distraction and honestly said, "Speak, Lord, I'm listening"? And if you've never personally asked Jesus to be your Savior, what is stopping you today? Tune in to hear why Aunt Greta's dolls are definitely not haunted, the family game of shouting from the closet that never ends well, and Pastor Michael's honest story of what it took to get him to sit still and listen to God. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.orgGive online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Eli's Story: Radical Accountability - ReCreate Church - Pastor Michael Shockley - October 18 2026

   Eli's Story: Radical Accountability Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate ChurchScripture: 1 Samuel 2:11-36King and Deliverer Series, Part 2 Episode Summary In part 2 of the "King and Deliverer" series, Pastor Michael opens with a hilarious package delivery skit to illustrate humanity's oldest problem: accountability is always more important when it's somebody else on the hook. Through the story of Eli the High Priest and his corrupt sons, we discover that owning it isn't just taking the blame - it's taking responsibility and doing what it takes to make it right. We honor God by owning it. Key Points - Hophni and Phinehas were Israel's spiritual leaders, but they exploited people financially and sexually - and used their position to cover it up- Spiritual authority increases accountability, it doesn't decrease it - leaders are held to a stricter standard- Eli confronted his sons, but confronting is not the same as faithfully dealing with it - he kept benefitting from the corruption- Radical ownership means not just saying "I did it" but asking "what am I doing to make it right?"- Sinners saved by grace should be the first people in the world to own it - we don't have to protect the fiction of our perfection Main Takeaway Honor God by owning it. When we embrace the grace of God through Jesus, we no longer have to protect the fiction of our own perfection. We can be honest about what we need to own and make right - and we can gently hold the right people accountable in the right way, always with the goal of restoration rather than compliance. Memorable Quotes - "Honor God by owning it."- "Accountability becomes much more important when it's somebody else on the hook."- "Spiritual authority increases accountability. It doesn't decrease it."- "Eli chose relational comfort over obedience to God."- "When you are trusting Jesus to keep you from sinking, you are free to be honest about what you need to own."- "Whatever God shows you is yours - honor Him by owning it." Reflection Question What is yours to own right now? Where have you been taking the blame without taking ownership - and what would it look like to actually make it right? Tune in to hear the hilarious "Package Delivery" skit featuring one very creative delivery driver, alpaca snacks, and one damaged box - and discover what Eli's failure to act teaches us about the cost of choosing relational comfort over obedience to God. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.orgGive online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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   11 Oct 2026

   Hannah's Story: When You Can't See God - ReCreate Church - Pastor Michael Shockley - October 11 2026

   Hannah's Story: When You Can't See God Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate ChurchScripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-28; 2:18-21King and Deliverer Series, Part 1 Episode Summary In part 1 of the new "King and Deliverer" series, Pastor Michael introduces one of the greatest women of the Bible - Hannah. Through her years of heartache, mockery, and unanswered prayer, we discover a truth that changes everything: feeling forgotten by God and being forgotten by God are not the same thing. When you can't see God, you can trust that God sees you. Key Points - Hannah endured years of pain, jealousy, and unanswered prayer - yet God never rebuked her tears or her grief- Faith isn't smiling through pain; faith means taking your pain to God- Hannah's peace came not from receiving her answer, but from making a decision to trust - before the answer came- "The LORD remembered Hannah" means His constant care became visible at the right time - not that He had forgotten- Samuel became one of the most pivotal figures in Israel's history, ushering in the age of the Kings Main Takeaway When you can't see God, trust that God sees you. He is never absent, never forgetful, and never far. Just because you can't see what He's doing doesn't mean He has stopped. Faith isn't knowing how your story ends. Faith is knowing Who you can trust with your story. Memorable Quotes - "When you can't see God, trust that God sees you."- "Grief and faith aren't opposites. You don't have to walk in here and say, 'I'm fine.'"- "People can be a gift from God, but they can't be God for us."- "Feeling forgotten by God and being forgotten by God are not the same thing."- "God always remembers you because you are always on His Mind."- "Faith isn't knowing how your story ends. Faith is knowing Who you can trust with your story." Reflection Question Is there something you've been praying about so long that it feels like God has forgotten you? What would it look like to trust that He sees you - even before you can see the outcome? Tune in to hear the story of little Cora Beth waking up alone in a hospital room, why husbands have been putting their foot in their mouth since 1100 BC, and how Hannah's long-awaited son changed the entire history of Israel. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.orgGive online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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5.0 / 5

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