"Get planted, not potted" | Church Hopping | The Ocala Church Podcast With Pastor Ryan Brister

🚫 Skip the church-hopping cycle and get rooted in purpose. When you’re always moving, you miss the growth that comes from staying planted. God's design is for you to flourish—not in a pot, but in rich, life-giving soil. True spiritual maturity happens when we submit to godly leadership, endure pruning, and grow where we’ve been placed. Don’t shop for comfort; dig in for transformation. 🌱

Scripture References:

• Psalm 92:13

• Jeremiah 17:7–8

• 2 Timothy 4:3–4

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro, light humor about mugs
03:15 – Question: Teaching vs. Preaching explained
07:20 – What is church hopping and how did it start?
10:30 – The danger of not being planted
13:00 – Biblical principle: being planted vs. being potted
16:00 – Accountability and pastoral guidance
21:15 – Avoiding spiritual consumerism
25:40 – Signs of loyalty and commitment in a church body
29:00 – True spiritual growth requires pruning and permanence
33:10 – Scripture foundations for staying planted
35:50 – Closing encouragement: Get rooted to grow strong

Host: Pastor Ryan Brister

Co-Host: Brenden Bass

Producer: Joey Doherty

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