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The Answer to 'Is America Racist?' - Holy Disruption with Heather Schott In this episode of Holy Disruption, host Heather Schott tackles the complex and pressing topic of racism in America. Joined by influential preacher and activist John Amanchukwu and Mercy Culture Church pastor Jasmine Weiler, the discussion delves into the notion of America as a racist nation, the historical and contemporary impacts of racism, and the interplay...

This message covers Pastor Matt Wakefield’s sermon on the First Commandment: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” He explains that the command is not about God competing with other deities but declaring His exclusive authority. Pastor Matt highlights how modern believers often create “idols” out of good things—family, work, money, or even ministry—when they take God’s rightful place. He emphasizes that anything we depend on fo...

In Mercy Culture Austin’s launch service, Senior Pastor Heather Schott delivers a prophetic word from 2 Kings 18 on Hezekiah’s reformation. She calls the church to rise as idol crushers—tearing down fear, religion, and intimidation—and to embrace the mantle of righteousness, justice, and holy boldness. This powerful message commissions Mercy Culture Austin to take the hill, make Austin holy, and lead a movement of revival and refor...

In this episode of 'Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott,' Landon delves into the destructive role of fear in spiritual battles. He explains how partnering with fear, a demonic spirit, can cause Christians to lose in spiritual warfare. Landon discusses recognizing fear-based warfare and emphasizes the importance of cultivating the fear of the Lord instead. He covers practical advice on growing spiritually, identifying the differ...

In this episode of Holy Disruption, host Heather Schott and guest Russell Johnson, the lead pastor of Pursuit Northwest, discuss the impact of cancel culture on the church and its alignment with an antichrist spirit. They explore the differences between secular and ecclesial cancel culture, the misuse of social media, and the biblical foundations of mercy and redemption. They emphasize the need for disc...

In this compelling episode of Spiritual Leadership, host Landon Schott is joined by Pastor Andrew Sedra from Echo Church in Sydney, Australia. Together, they discuss the critical topic of civil disobedience and how to honor God while navigating oppressive government mandates. Andrew shares his experiences of facing legal challenges for opening his church during COVID-19 restrictions and highlights the importance of courage and unwa...

Presbytery is the corporate expression of a “council of elders” affirming the calling and direction of faithful members of the house. At Mercy Culture, this is accomplished through prophetic ministry from seasoned leaders, specifically our apostolic elders and pastors. “Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders (Presbyterian) laid their hands on you.”  — 1 Timothy 4:14 

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Presbytery is the corporate expression of a “council of elders” affirming the calling and direction of faithful members of the house. At Mercy Culture, this is accomplished through prophetic ministry from seasoned leaders, specifically our apostolic elders and pastors. “Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders (Presbyterian) laid their hands on you.”  — 1 Timothy 4:14 

Presbytery ...

In this powerful episode of 'Holy Disruption,' host Heather Schott is joined by Jaco Booyens, a South African-born American abolitionist who's been fighting sex trafficking for over 20 years. Together, they delve deep into exposing the corruption, slander, and lack of unity within the anti-human trafficking industry. They discuss the pervasive fit-in spirit plaguing organizations, the necessity of Holy Spirit-led intervention, and ...

In Worship: The Labor of Love, Pastor Will Ford teaches that work is more than a task—it’s worship. Drawing from the Hebrew word avodah, which means work, worship, and service, he illustrates how daily labor was always intended to be an act of devotion to God. Since the Garden of Eden, man was created to cultivate in partnership with God, but after the Fall, humanity began working for significance instead of from significance. Jesu...

This episode from Mercy Culture Church features an inspiring conversation with worship leader Ryan Horton, focusing on his unique street ministry and the concept of adoration in worship. Host and guest discuss Ryan's journey, his ministry of singing and prophesying over strangers, and the transformative power of adoration—worship motivated solely by love for Jesus. The session includes a call to embrace deeper intimacy with God, ur...

In this episode of Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott, Landon discusses the misconception that serving and knowing God, as well as ministry, has to be hard. He explains how the presence of God makes life's challenges easier, debunks common lies about the difficulties of a spiritual life, and shares practical advice on connecting with God daily. He also recounts personal stories and biblical examples to illustrate how staying i...

In Pastor Will Ford's message "From a Glimpse to a Gaze"  he emphasizes the power of spiritual intimacy with God over mere activity for Him. Drawing from biblical examples like Mary and Martha, it contrasts being busy serving (Martha) with abiding in God’s presence (Mary), highlighting that true anointing flows from relationship, not performance. The anointing is likened to a fragrance that influences both the natural and spiritual...

This service from Mercy Culture Church features an engaging conversation with Catherine Mullins, an international worship leader and pastor. The discussion explores various forms of worship and praise, distinguishing between the two and highlighting the importance of outward expressions in praise. Catherine shares her journey from being a pastor's kid to leading her father's church, emphasizing the significance of carrying forward ...

This morning, Pastor Matt Wakefield delivers a powerful message on the theme: "How We War in Worship."Drawing from the rich narrative found in 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Matt unpacks how worship is not just a passive act, but a dynamic spiritual weapon used to engage in spiritual warfare.

Pastor Matt emphasizes that praise is a weapon—not one forged of human strength, but one that shifts the atmosphere and invites God's presence to mo...