backcountry.church Podcast

God’s heart beats with generosity ❤️—and because He gave, we give 🙌. In this message, Pastor Kyle unpacks what it means to live open-handed 🤲, trusting God as our ultimate provider ✨. You’ll discover how generosity isn’t just about money 💵—it’s about living strategically 📝, extravagantly 🎁, and sacrificially 🙏 with your time ⏰, talents 🎨, and resources 🌱.

When we open our hands, we find that God opens the floodgates of ...

When you stand in a canyon and call out, your voice doesn’t vanish into silence — it comes back multiplied. It echoes off the walls, sometimes stronger than when it first left your lips. Encouragement works the same way. A word spoken in love, a moment of kindness, an act of compassion never stops at the surface. It carries. It bounces. It echoes.

But here’s the key: the echo doesn’t begin with us. The first voice is God’s. He s...

✨ Life moves fast, and it’s easy to slip into complaining about what we don’t have. But true transformation happens when we shift our focus—when we choose gratitude. 🙌 Gratitude isn’t just a reaction to blessings received, it’s a posture of the heart toward a God who is good, constant, and unchanging. 💡 It turns what we already have into enough, fuels joy in every season, and transforms blessings into worship. This week, join us ...

🔥 Are you running on empty, or fueled by something greater? This weekend’s message “Fueled by the Spirit” will show you that true enthusiasm—EN THEOS—isn’t hype, it’s being filled with God Himself. 🙌💡 When David faced Goliath, he didn’t rely on his own strength—he trusted, walked, and worshipped God daily 💪🛡️🎶. That’s what gave him the courage to run toward his calling 🏃‍♂️✨ instead of drifting toward comfort 🛋️😴.

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🌲 Life can feel like a rugged trail—full of steep climbs, rough patches, and unexpected turns. Along the way, negativity is everywhere—on the news, in our communities, and even in our own thoughts. But God has given us a better path to walk. ✨

This message launches our brand-new series, The Goodness Trail. 🥾 It’s not about pop psychology or feel-good slogans—it’s about building our lives on what God says. Because Jesus rose fr...

🔨 Getting Your Edge Back 🔨

Have you lost your spiritual sharpness? In the final message of our Summer of Inspiration: Elijah & Elisha series, discover how God can restore what you never meant to lose. Just like the prophet’s borrowed ax head that sank in the river, some things feel gone forever—but with God, nothing is beyond recovery. 💡

Be honest about where you lost it, trust God to help you take it back, and step into the ...

💡 When You Don’t Have What You Want, God Is What You Need

In this powerful episode of our Elijah & Elisha series, discover how God can take the little you have and turn it into everything you need. From a desperate widow with nothing but a small jar of oil, to a miraculous outpouring that met every need, this message will encourage you to stop waiting for what you want and start working with what’s already in your hands. Don’t miss...

🎧💥 What if your greatest need could actually become your greatest blessing? In this powerful episode, we unpack a surprising story of three desperate kings, a prophet with attitude, and an army dying of thirst—only to discover that real faith sometimes starts with a shovel. If you've ever cried out, "God, why did You bring me here?", you're not alone. But what if the breakthrough you're praying for depends on you digging a ditch—...

Are you feeling stuck in the daily grind, faithfully serving yet longing for more? Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore Elisha’s transformative journey from ordinary plowman to God’s chosen prophet. Discover the power of unwavering commitment through sacrificial faith, learning two key principles: immediate obedience without full understanding and letting go of what holds you back. Be challenged to step out of your comfor...

Discover hope and healing in our latest episode as we dive into Elijah’s journey through depression, revealing four practical steps to navigate life’s darkest moments. From physical rest and God’s gentle truth to finding renewed purpose, this message unpacks how God meets us at our lowest with compassion and direction. Join us to explore how to overcome despair and embrace God’s plan for your life—watch or listen now on our website...

What happens when one person dares to pray boldly, persistently, and expectantly? This weekend at Backcountry.Church, discover the powerful moment Elijah dropped to his knees on Mount Carmel and refused to stop praying — until the heavens finally opened. His story isn't just ancient history; it’s a wake-up call for anyone who’s been waiting on God to move. If you've ever wondered whether your prayers really matter… this message is ...

Experience the thrilling showdown in this week’s episode, "Stop Wavering," as Elijah confronts a nation torn between false gods and the one true God on Mount Carmel. After three years of drought and hiding, Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to prove their deity’s power, urging the people to choose whom they will serve.

This powerful message will inspire you to identify and abandon the false gods in your life—whether money,...

Step into this week’s uplifting episode, "The Making of God's Man," as we trace Elijah’s path from a humble beginning to becoming God’s bold messenger in a troubled nation. See how God shapes one man through solitude, trials, and faithful provision to fulfill a divine purpose.

This message reveals how life’s challenges can strengthen your trust in God and prepare you for His unique plan. Perfect for anyone seeking encouragement...

Have you ever wondered why you've faced profound suffering in your life? In this powerful final episode, we dive deep into the purpose behind your pain, revealing a perspective that might surprise you. Discover how your experiences uniquely equip you to offer life-giving comfort to others, forging a bond through shared struggles that breathes courage and hope into those still suffering. This message explores how God’s compassion tr...

What do you do when there’s nothing you can do? This powerful message dives into the wisdom of Jesus’ half-brother James, who challenges us to see life’s trials not as dead ends but as opportunities for growth. When life hits hard and prayers seem unanswered, real faith doesn’t run—it endures. Discover how persevering through pain can shape a mature, unshakable faith, and learn to pray for the wisdom to see life from God’s perspect...

What do you do when you’ve reached the end of yourself—when you’re stuck, and nothing seems to move forward or back? In this deeply personal and practical message, we confront the crushing moments of life when you feel like you’ll never be happy again, when nothing good could possibly come from your pain, and when you wonder if there’s even a point to continuing. Through the raw and honest lens of the Apostle Paul—writing from pris...

In this honest and deeply encouraging message, we confront the difficult seasons in life when our prayers seem unanswered and our pain feels unrelenting. Drawing from the powerful story of the Apostle Paul, we discover that even the most painful, humiliating, and debilitating struggles are not without purpose. Paul—though full of faith and committed to God's mission—was given a “thorn in the flesh,” a gift wrapped in suffering that...

Trusting God When… It Is What It Is.

What do you do when the circumstances aren’t changing—when the marriage feels stuck, the diagnosis is permanent, or the career didn’t turn out the way you hoped? In this opening message, we’ll wrestle with the unsettling reality that sometimes there is no way out, only a way through. “The New Normal” confronts those seasons of life where you’re not looking for a solution—because there isn’t ...