The Authentic Faith Podcast

The Authentic Faith Podcast

The Authentic Faith Podcast is a raw conversation about issues and kingdom solutions relating culture, leadership, and faith. Hosted by Moriah McLeod and Brad Lawson from Two Trees Church in Ventura, CA

Episodes

November 7, 2024 31 mins

Brad and Moriah talk more into the election, bridging in our community, sticking with your values, speaking truth, our hope still resting in Jesus, and rejoicing in the Lord always. 

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This week John Will sat down with Moriah to discuss the raw truth of being in leadership and under leadership in a growing church. Looking back at their experiences over the past 5 years at Two Trees Church and seeing what the Spirit has done and is doing as we prepare to finally move into our new building! 

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On this episode Moriah McLeod sat down with Brooke Courter to hear her heart on keeping priorities in focus, God leading her to start Harbor House - a homeschool co-op- and her experience in the parenting stages while keeping in step with God throughout each season.

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Pastor Brad and Moriah chat this week about the kingdom of God vs the political spirit of the air… what cancel culture tries to do and what the model of Jesus’ life shows us. What do the lives of many in scripture show us? Is our motivation love or fear in a heightened political culture.

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“Walking in Gods presence and hearing his voice day to day.” In this episode Moriah McLeod sits down with pastor Jemi Preudhomme to discus finding the Lord in the secrete place and in the garden.

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We are called to be Peacemakers. To bring peace (Jesus) into every space we walk in. In this weeks episode Shane Elliott steps in for Moriah and "hijacks" the podcast with guest Albert Aguiar. We hope you enjoy his comical yet heartfelt episode!   

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This week we continue to talk over worship and worship leading in the local church… how did God call these two men into leading in this way through music? Killing performance and letting go of control and trusting the Holy Spirit to point us to Jesus. Such a great episode! 

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This week Moriah McLeod & Pastor “Jefe” Brad Lawson dove into- our lives as worship… it’s more than just a song. 

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Brad Lawson & Moriah McLeod bring in the new season episode with what has been going on during this end-of-summer, building our new place of worship, & keeping our eyes on Jesus in the midst of opposition & in the waiting. 

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Moriah and Shane discuss the 117 N Ventura Avenue building phase and what is to come. Talking about legacy left behind to the next generation and what a Biblical inheritance and success looks like to them… the Church being build up inside and outside the walls. 

Last episode of the season! New season coming in September.

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Such a great episode with Rafael Robles who leads CityKidz on the Westside of Ventura, pastors with our Two Trees Spanish Service team, & so much more. 

In this chat we focused in on the Westside, prayers answered and prayers still to be answered. Rafael is a champion in faith here in Ventura and having him share is what we need to hear. 

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Moriah and Pastor Brad recap the Jesus 24’ gathering from last weekend through their own perspective and what God is showing them and get to the point that we want to know Jesus Christ and Him crucified. We have our ideas, convictions, words from God, & encouragements but without Him it’s all useless. Abide in Him as the vine today!

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Moriah talked with her brother in law Zack Borough on his journey balancing family and fire life. He shares the simplicity of moving forward with God, stepping through the doors in front of you.

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On today's episode pastor Brad chats with friend & fellow pastor John Will about birthing ministries in the Spirit. 

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On today's podcast Mika Harris came and shared her work life over the years, seeing God through it all! We went deeper into her role in social work and bringing the Kingdom of God into it. Join us for this fun and insightful episode.  

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In this episode Pastor Brad talks with his good friend Shane Elliott about being healthy men, self control, and dealing with the internal storm. Lots of great content for both men and women of all ages. I hope you enjoy as we dive into the episode!  

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In today's episode we had on Ricky Staub, a friend, a father, a husband, a writer and director and so much more. The common thread through the conversation and his life is loving the person in front of you well. Can't wait for you to hear the conversation!

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In this weeks episode Moriah sits down with Mat Broughton, owner of MatieB Productions, and livestream / media director for Two Trees Church. Stepping out from behind the camera Mat takes the “hot seat” to chat about what life looks like as a Christian in the production world, darkness in the work place, and living set apart for Christ. He also shares his testimony of being lost in the chains of addiction and how God redeemed his l...

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Sometimes being prophetic people we think a word is for right now when it could be "not yet". What do we do in the waiting? How do we honor people well in that time? This week on the podcast Pastor Brad is back with Moriah to talk about these things and more.

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In today's episode we have pastor & prayer warrior Jemi Preudhomme chatting with co-host and lead pastor Brad Lawson. They take a deep dive into the reality of ministry work and prayer as well as an Easter recap.  

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