The Bench is a weekly video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.
Fighting for Your Church Family ft. Pastor Brett Bouldin | The Bench
Listen in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Brett Bouldin, Student Pastor and Elder at Mercy Church, discuss what it means to be an active participant in the local church. Referencing three categories from Pastor Brett's recent sermon, they discuss what it means to be a barrier, bystander, or builder of the church.Missed Sunday's sermon on fighting for the church family? Check it outWebsite: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermonsSpotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696The Bench is a weekly video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.comFollow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/
9 Jun 2025
A Conversation with Pastor Allan of Mercy Nairobi | The Bench
Join Pastor Spence in Nairobi, Kenya, as he talks with Pastor Allan about Sunday's sermon, what it means to be people who show mercy to others, and how Mercy Nairobi, Mercy Church's first-ever church plant, is doing as they approach their second anniversary!
Missed Sunday's sermon? Check it out
Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons
Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696
The Bench is a video podcast hosted by Spence Shelton, Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Each episode offers a deeper dive into the themes and topics from Sunday’s sermon—covering the biblical insights, real-life applications, and important truths that didn’t make it into the message. Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, wrestle with tough questions, or just curious about the “rest of the sermon,” The Bench invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.
Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com
Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/
Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/
23 May 2025
Fighting for Your Kids ft. Mandy Foster | The Bench
Listen in as Pastor Spence and guest, Mandy Foster, Mercy Church's Director of Operations, discuss the challenges facing Christian parents right now, parameters on technology in the home, the purpose of parenting, how to deal with defiant attitudes, and Fosterisms - sayings in The Foster household that help parents and children flourish!
Missed Sunday's sermon on parenting? Check it out
Website: http://mercycharlotte.com/sermons (https://mercycharlotte.com/sermon_series/)
Spotify: http://mercycharlotte.com/spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5D3PkQdpvidQukNkodtpon?si=4c5a8861a1d94392)
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-charlotte-nc/id1061568696 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mercy-church-podcast/id1061568696)
Learn more about Mercy Church
http://mercycharlotte.com (https://mercycharlotte.com/)
Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/ (https://www.instagram.com/mercychurchclt/)
Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercyclt/ (https://www.facebook.com/mercyCLT)
Mercy Church is a gospel-centered Church for the city of Charlotte. We have three campuses: one in the Northeast area of Charlotte, one off Providence Road, and one in Union County. Find directions at mercycharlotte.com and come join us in person!
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