Heaven Bound
Jason Hardin & Roger Shouse
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Jason Hardin and Roger Shouse discuss life the way it was meant to be and what everyday discipleship looks like, using God’s incredible word to provide fuel for your spiritual journey. For more information and a wealth of resources, visit CharlestownRoad.org.
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1 day ago
Inauguration Day is a Good Day to Pray
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason revisits Sunday morning’s sermon – Letters Here & Abroad – and uses it to remind us that today, Inauguration Day in the United States, is a good day to pray.
3 days ago
God Had Mercy
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
6 days ago
When You Start to Worry … LIFT
Jason and Roger continue their Friday series for January called When You Start to Worry.
Jan 13, 2021
Ropes and Rags
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – Rising Up – and explore the powerful metaphor of ropes and rags.
Jan 11, 2021
A Child is Born
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jan 8, 2021
When You Start to Worry … LOOK
Jason and Roger kick off a new Friday series called When You Start to Worry.
Jan 6, 2021
Rise and Build as a Partner with God
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – Rise and Build – and explore what it will look like to build in 2021 as a partner with God.
Jan 4, 2021
Everyday Tools to Increase Our Faith
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Dec 28, 2020
A Look Back at the Beginning of 2020
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Dec 23, 2020
Let Marriage Be Held in Honor Among All
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – The Rules of Life – and discuss the great summary statement in Hebrews 13:4: “Let marriage be held in honor among all…”
Dec 21, 2020
The Greatest Event of All Time
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Dec 18, 2020
Lessons Learned From Plan-B
Jason and Roger conclude a 2-part Friday series called Living With Plan-B.
Dec 16, 2020
Fueling Warm Hearts When the Love of Many is Growing Cold
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – Four Truths For Challenging Times – and discuss Jesus’ stark warning in Matthew 24:12: “Because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” How can we keep our hearts warm when the love of others around us is …
Dec 14, 2020
“And Be Thankful”
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Dec 11, 2020
Living With Plan-B
Jason and Roger kick off a 2-part Friday series called Living With Plan-B. What can we do when life isn’t going the way we expected?
Dec 9, 2020
Now, What Do You See?
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – Now, What Do You See? – and explore why clear spiritual vision is so important.
Dec 7, 2020
“Let Us”
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Nov 25, 2020
Singing With Thankfulness: Give Thanks
Jason and Roger conclude their 3-part Singing With Thankfulness series. This week: Give Thanks. Get to know the author behind the hymn, think through its Luke 1 roots, and sing along with a congregational recording.
Nov 23, 2020
Thanksgiving: A Way of Life
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Nov 22, 2020
If You Are Not FIRM in Faith…
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Nov 20, 2020
Singing With Thankfulness: O Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Jason and Roger continue their 3-part Friday series, Singing With Thankfulness. This week: O Thou Fount of Every Blessing. Get to know the author behind the hymn, think through some of the rich content (what’s an Ebenezer?), and sing along with a congregational recording. Thanking the source of your blessings is a great way to begin …
Nov 18, 2020
Give Thanks for the People Who Have Shaped You
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – It Is Good to Give Thanks – and Roger “interviews” Jason as a means of reminding all of us to give thanks for the people who have shaped us.
Nov 16, 2020
The Thankful Heart Sings
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Nov 13, 2020
Singing With Thankfulness: Count Your Blessings
Jason and Roger kick off a new Friday series called Singing With Thankfulness. This week: Count Your Blessings. Get to know the author behind the hymn, think through its Psalm 40 roots, and sing along with a congregational recording. Counting your blessings is a great way to begin this weekend!
Nov 11, 2020
Smiling at the Future
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – Smiling at the Future – and think through what it takes to continue smiling, come what may.
Nov 9, 2020
Thank You For the Congregation
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Nov 6, 2020
Questions Jesus Asked: “Where Are the Nine?”
Jason and Roger conclude their series on Questions Jesus Asked by looking at the incredible account of Jesus healing ten lepers. When only one came back to give thanks, Jesus asked, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?” Thanks is more than a thought and more than a feeling. Thanks is to be given. …
Nov 4, 2020
Handling the Highs and Lows of Life
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger discuss how disciples of Jesus are called (and enabled) to handle the highs and lows of life in a way that helps others and honors King Jesus.
Nov 2, 2020
God Questions Job
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Oct 30, 2020
Questions Jesus Asked: “Whose Inscription is This?”
Jason and Roger look into one of the most provocative questions Jesus was ever asked: “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” After asking for a common coin of the day, Jesus responded with a question of his own: “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” What does it look like in 2020 …
Oct 28, 2020
“Where Are You?”
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – God’s First Questions – and zero in on one question in particular: “Where are you?” Why did God ask Adam that question in Genesis 3? How does he continue to ask the same question of us, even today?
Oct 26, 2020
Cups of Cold Water
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Oct 23, 2020
Questions Jesus Asked: “What Will It Profit?”
Jason and Roger look into one of the most foundational and perspective-shaping questions Jesus ever asked: “What will it profit?” PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: “Who Do You Say That I Am?” “By What Authority?”
Oct 21, 2020
If I Could Ask the Lord for ONE Thing…
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – If I Could Ask the Lord for ONE Thing… – and discuss some of the everyday implications of thinking through that question.
Oct 19, 2020
Tears in a Bottle
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Oct 16, 2020
Questions Jesus Asked: “By What Authority?”
Jason and Roger look into one of the most foundational and important questions Jesus ever asked: “By what authority?” PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
Oct 14, 2020
He Upholds All Things–Including YOU–By the Word of His Power
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon – The Simplicity and Complexity of Christ – and discuss some practical things to acknowledge and appreciate in the middle of your week.
Oct 12, 2020
Cleaning the House
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Oct 9, 2020
Questions Jesus Asked: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
In the first episode of a new Friday series, Jason and Roger look into one of the most foundational and important questions Jesus ever asked: “Who do you say that I am?”
Oct 7, 2020
Fall 2020: A Wealth of Bible Study Opportunities
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger talk through the variety of resources available to help us grow in the Fall of 2020.
Oct 5, 2020
“I Passed By a Vineyard”
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Oct 2, 2020
Taking a Look at the Last Book (4): All New
In the fourth and final episode of a Friday series, Jason and Roger invite you to take a fresh look at the last book of your Bible: Revelation. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: (1) – “I Know” (2) – Heaven’s Throne Room (3) – Jesus Wins
Sep 30, 2020
The BLESSINGS of 2020
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger ask a question most probably haven’t thought enough about: “What are the BLESSINGS of 2020?”
Sep 28, 2020
We Are at War
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Sep 25, 2020
Taking a Look at the Last Book (3): Jesus Wins
In the third episode of a Friday series, Jason and Roger invite you to take a fresh look at the last book of your Bible: Revelation. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: (1) – “I Know” (2) – Heaven’s Throne Room
Sep 23, 2020
Commitment & Character: Must Haves for the Heaven Bound
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday’s sermon, 4 Questions That Matter, and explore a variety of follow-up questions: Can I be heaven bound without commitment? In what ways is commitment good for us? Why is it critical to remember that sin doesn’t evaporate, expire, or just go away? If being …
Sep 21, 2020
Relax Your Hand
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Sep 18, 2020
Taking a Look at the Last Book (2): Heaven’s Throne Room
In the second episode of a Friday series, Jason and Roger invite you to take a fresh look at the last book of your Bible: Revelation. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: (1) – “I Know”
Sep 16, 2020
Refreshed by Someone Else’s Mail
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday’s sermon, Philemon: For Love’s Sake, and explore a variety of follow-up questions: Why didn’t the New Testament call for the end of slavery? What about “finders-keepers, losers-weepers”? What can we learn from Philemon about healing broken relationships?
Sep 14, 2020
Trust and Obey or Run the Other Way?
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Sep 11, 2020
Taking a Look at the Last Book (1): “I Know”
In the first episode of a new Friday series, Jason and Roger invite you to take a fresh look at the last book of your Bible: Revelation.
Sep 9, 2020
Decisions Determine Direction
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday’s sermon, Rock of Ages, and explore an often-overlooked reality of life: decisions determine direction.
Sep 7, 2020
Work Out Your Salvation
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Sep 4, 2020
Two Preachers Look at the Sermon on the Mount (4)
In the final episode of a 4-part series on the Sermon on the Mount, Jason and Roger draw some practical lessons from Matthew 7.
Sep 2, 2020
How Has a Kingdom Not OF This World CHANGED This World?
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday’s sermon, Keys to a Successful Campaign, and explore how a kingdom not OF this world CHANGED this world.
Aug 31, 2020
All Things Are Possible
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Aug 28, 2020
Two Preachers Look at the Sermon on the Mount (3)
In Part 3 of a Fridays in August series, Jason and Roger draw some practical lessons from Matthew 6. Beware the craving for being seen by others “Pray then like this…” Don’t worry; do seek
Aug 26, 2020
David Couldn’t Build a Temple, But He COULD Build a Son
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday’s sermon, Tomorrow’s Prayer, and explore the steps David took to prepare his son Solomon for the building of the Temple. Parents today aren’t building physical temples, but we are building sons and daughters. What can we learn from David? He rightly understood where Solomon …
Aug 24, 2020
The Evidence of Lazarus
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Aug 21, 2020
Two Preachers Look at the Sermon on the Mount (2)
In Part 2 of a Fridays in August series, Jason and Roger draw some practical lessons from Matthew 5. The inside matters How people see us matters The authority of Jesus still matters
Aug 19, 2020
Everything Worthwhile Comes With a Cost
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday’s sermon, The Price of Victory, and discuss: “Everything worthwhile comes with a cost.” Why is that? Why would Jesus tell anyone, “You cannot be my disciple”? In 2020-terms, what does it look like to “count the cost”? What can I do when people I …
Aug 12, 2020
Be Careful About Being Comfortable
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday’s sermon, Content and Confident, But Not Comfortable, and explore some practical areas of life wherein we need to be careful about being comfortable.
Aug 10, 2020
Wait for the Lord
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Aug 7, 2020
Two Preachers Look at the Sermon on the Mount (1)
In Part 1 of a new Fridays in August series, Jason and Roger dive into the Sermon on the Mount–a message we might easily forget was delivered in one sitting. Have you ever stopped long enough to look at Jesus’ most famous sermon as a whole? Ever just listened to it, from beginning to end?
Aug 5, 2020
Character in the Midst of Chaos
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and special guest Jonathan Banning (an upcoming speaker in our Wednesday evening Summer Series) talk about being people of character in the midst of chaos. What is “character” from a Biblical point-of-view? How can distressing times undermine character? How will hearts that “burn within” for God help us …
Aug 3, 2020
The First Worship
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jul 31, 2020
Shepherding During a Crisis (5): How the Sheep Can Help the Shepherds
In Part 5 of our Fridays in July series on Shepherding During a Crisis, Jason and Roger explore some practical ways that the sheep can help the shepherds. Part 1 of the Series: Shepherding During a Crisis Part 2 of the Series: Know Well the Condition of Your Flock Part 3 of the Series: Footprints …
Jul 29, 2020
How to “Keep Playing On” in Troublesome Times
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, The Trouble With Troubles, and explore how to “keep playing on” in the midst of troublesome times.
Jul 27, 2020
“Teach Us to Pray”
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jul 24, 2020
Shepherding During a Crisis (4): The Shepherd/Sheep Relationship
In Part 4 of our Fridays in July series on Shepherding During a Crisis, Jason and Roger explore the shepherd/sheep relationship. Part 1 of the Series: Shepherding During a Crisis Part 2 of the Series: Know Well the Condition of Your Flock Part 3 of the Series: Footprints of the Shepherd
Jul 22, 2020
“Peace I Leave With You…”
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, The Path to Peace, and explore some of the practical “How?” questions related to enjoying the peace Jesus makes available to his disciples.
Jul 20, 2020
I Believe Genesis 1
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jul 17, 2020
Shepherding During a Crisis (3): Footprints of the Shepherd
In Part 3 of our Fridays in July series on Shepherding During a Crisis, Jason and Roger explore Psalm 23 and John 10. What can we learn from the footprints of the chief Shepherd? Part 1 of the Series: Shepherding During a Crisis Part 2 of the Series: Know Well the Condition of Your Flock
Jul 15, 2020
Catch the Foxes
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, Catch the Foxes, and think through some of the figurative “foxes” that could be running around your home and through your marriage today.
Jul 13, 2020
Hasty Words
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jul 10, 2020
Shepherding During a Crisis (2): Know Well the Condition of Your Flock
In Part 2 of our Fridays in July series on Shepherding During a Crisis, Jason and Roger explore the wisdom of Proverbs 27:23 and how it relates to modern challenges – “Know well the condition of your flocks.” Part 1 of the Series: Shepherding During a Crisis
Jul 8, 2020
My Eyes Have Seen Your Glory
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger discuss this year’s Wednesday evening Summer Series: My Eyes Have Seen Your Glory.
Jul 6, 2020
The Blessings and Challenges of Independence
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jul 3, 2020
Shepherding During a Crisis (1)
In Part 1 of a new Fridays in July series of episodes, Jason and Roger explore what it looks like and what it takes from a Biblical point-of-view to shepherd God’s people during a time of crisis.
Jul 1, 2020
Challenges To Our Journey
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, Challenges To Our Journey, and explore a variety of practical questions: Why does God allow his people to face challenges? How might being a Christian make life more difficult? How can parents create a home environment where questions are safe? What’s the …
Jun 29, 2020
Listening Ears
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jun 26, 2020
Making the Most of Your Summer (2): What’s the Best Use of Your Time?
In Part 2 of 2 in a simple series on making the most of your Summer, Jason and Roger give you a few things to think about from Ephesians 5. Part 1 of the Series: Challenging Yourself to Grow
Jun 24, 2020
In the Footsteps of Faith
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, The Footsteps of the Faith of Our Father Abraham, and explore a variety of practical questions about faith and righteousness.
Jun 22, 2020
Are You Thinking the Worst?
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jun 19, 2020
Making the Most of Your Summer (1): Challenging Yourself to Grow
In Part 1 of 2 in a simple series on making the most of your Summer, Jason and Roger give you two things to think about as we head into a warm weekend: Don’t lose sight of the big picture Challenge yourself to grow
Jun 17, 2020
The Audacious Jesus Makes Us Unashamedly Different
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, The Audacious Jesus, and explore how the audacious Jesus makes his disciples unashamedly different.
Jun 15, 2020
Keep Doing What You Can Do
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jun 12, 2020
The Sinful Choice of Racism (4): Respect to Whom Respect is Owed
Jason and Roger conclude their series of conversations on the sinful choice of racism by thinking through God’s call for respect of authority in Romans 13. What does it mean to “pay respect to whom respect is owed”? Other episodes in this series: 1 – The Image of God 2 – A Choice That Grieves …
Jun 10, 2020
The Sinful Choice of Racism (3): Our God Loves Justice
Jason and Roger continue their series of conversations on the sinful choice of racism by focusing on a principle repeated over and over again in Scripture: our God loves justice. As his children, so should we. Other episodes in this series: 1 – The Image of God 2 – A Choice That Grieves Our Father
Jun 8, 2020
At All Times, We Ought to Pray
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jun 5, 2020
The Sinful Choice of Racism (2): A Choice That Grieves Our Father
Jason and Roger continue their conversation on the sin of racism–a choice that grieves our Father in heaven. Other episodes in this series: 1 – The Image of God
Jun 3, 2020
The Sinful Choice of Racism (1): The Image of God
Jason and Roger begin a series of conversations on the sinful choice of racism by focusing on a bedrock truth about humanity from Page 1 of the Bible: we are all created in God’s image. Racism is wrong. Why? Reason #1: God has made each one of us in his gloriously creative image.
Jun 1, 2020
The Hearing Ear
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
May 29, 2020
As the Storm Passes By: Our Souls Need an Anchor
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger conclude their “As the Storm Passes By” series. Disciples of Jesus have a bigger goal than simply surviving storms. We’re to be life-long learners of the Master Teacher. So what can we learn from the storms of life? Our souls need an anchor. Other episodes in …
May 27, 2020
The Link Between Trust and Gratitude
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, The Journey of Trust, and explore the link between trust and gratitude.
May 25, 2020
Family Feud is More Than a Game Show
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
May 22, 2020
As the Storm Passes By: Faith Must Continue to Grow
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their “As the Storm Passes By” series. Disciples of Jesus have a bigger goal than simply surviving storms. We’re to be life-long learners of the Master Teacher. So what can we learn from the storms of life? Faith can (and should) continue to grow, even …
May 20, 2020
“Will It Be Okay If My Good Outweighs My Bad?”
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, What’s On the Scale of Your Heart? and explore some common (and deadly) misconceptions. “Is a little bit of sin alright?” “Will I be okay in the Judgment if my good deeds outweigh my evil deeds?”
May 18, 2020
Wholly Devoted to the Lord
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
May 15, 2020
As the Storm Passes By: Teach Us to Number Our Days
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their “As the Storm Passes By” series. Disciples of Jesus have a bigger goal than simply surviving storms. We’re to be life-long learners of the Master Teacher. So what can we learn from the storms of life? We need to be taught to number our days. …
May 13, 2020
Our Homes as Colonies of Heaven
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, Raised to Give, and explore what it looks like when our homes are little colonies of heaven.
May 11, 2020
What Impresses God
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
May 8, 2020
As the Storm Passes By: When “Stability” is Shown to Be Fragile
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger kick off a new series: “As the Storm Passes By.” Disciples of Jesus have a bigger goal than simply surviving storms. We’re to be life-long learners of the Master Teacher. So what can we learn from the storms of life? Storms remind us that …
May 6, 2020
The Gospel on Display
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, Antioch: The Gospel on Display. Antioch was a church of several “firsts,” and everyone wants to be a part of a healthy, vibrant, active church. But where does it start? What made the disciples in Antioch special and worthy of imitation, even …
May 4, 2020
“Lift Up Your Eyes…” What Do You See?
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
May 1, 2020
NEEDED: Good News – We Have Great Hope
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger conclude their NEEDED: Good News series. There’s been plenty of bad news recently, and a whole lot of talk about obstacles, fears, and anxieties. How about some good news? In this episode: We have great hope. That’s really good news. Other episodes in the NEEDED: Good …
Apr 29, 2020
Don’t Forget
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, I Sat Where They Sat, and dig deeper into a vital principle from 2 Peter 1:9–don’t forget.
Apr 27, 2020
Powerful Lessons on Leadership From an Unlikely Source
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Apr 24, 2020
NEEDED: Good News – We Are Part of a Great Fellowship
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their NEEDED: Good News series. There’s been plenty of bad news recently, and a whole lot of talk about obstacles, fears, and anxieties. How about some good news? In this episode: We are part of a great fellowship. That’s really good news. Other episodes …
Apr 22, 2020
“Will They Know?”
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Will They Know?” and explore some important principles in modern terms. What does it mean to be a “watchman” today? Where are “watchmen” needed? And how will people know whether or not we have “been with Jesus”?
Apr 20, 2020
Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Apr 17, 2020
NEEDED: Good News – We Are Called to Great Work
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their NEEDED: Good News series. There’s been plenty of bad news recently, and a whole lot of talk about obstacles, fears, and anxieties. How about some good news? In this episode: We are called to great work. That’s really good news. Other episodes in the NEEDED: …
Apr 15, 2020
Foolishness or the Power of God?
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, The Message of the Cross, and dig deeper into Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthians 1 that “the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
Apr 13, 2020
“Become Like Children”
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Apr 10, 2020
NEEDED: Good News – We Belong to God
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger kick off a new series called NEEDED: Good News. There’s been plenty of bad news recently, and a whole lot of talk about obstacles, fears, and anxieties. How about some good news? First up? We belong to God. That’s really good news.
Apr 8, 2020
“That I May Know Him”
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, Top of the List, and reflect on what Paul describes as “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus.” Can you really “know” someone who lived 2,000 years ago? If so, how? And what difference does “knowing” Jesus make for life today?
Apr 6, 2020
The Danger of “Upstairs” Thinking
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Apr 3, 2020
Heaven Bound in the “Autumn” Years of Life
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger conclude their THROUGH THE AGES series. “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Eccl 3:1). What’s it look like to be heaven bound in the “autumn” years of life? Other episodes in this THROUGH THE AGES series: Heaven Bound …
Apr 1, 2020
Calm, Steady, Enduring Hope
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger reflect on some key words from 1 Thessalonians that have the power to shore up the disciple’s hope in difficult days.
Mar 30, 2020
“Don’t You Know They Were Offended?”
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Jason Hardin.
Mar 27, 2020
Separated in Person, Connected in Spirit
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason explores two passages from the writings of Paul about being “absent in body” from our brethren for a time, yet “close in heart” and connected “in spirit.” We’re not the first to go through times of separation, so how did the earliest disciples continue to grow …
Mar 25, 2020
A Maggot or a Little Lower Than the Angels?
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason reflects on a question that showed up in this week’s daily Bible reading: “What is man?” Within a few pages of your Bible, two very different answers are offered: (1) a maggot or (2) a little lower than the angels. The answer you accept will impact every aspect …
Mar 23, 2020
“I Will Say to My Soul…”
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Mar 20, 2020
Heaven Bound as a Young Family
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their March series called THROUGH THE AGES. What’s it look like to be heaven bound as a young family? Fathers: in this unusual and challenging time, your family needs leadership. The good Shepherd is calling you to shepherd your little flock at home. We’re praying …
Mar 18, 2020
Adapting in Times of Adversity
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger reflect on a few examples from the book of Acts that can help us pivot, adapt, and refocus our efforts as disciples in times of adversity. Sometimes, unexpected obstacles open up opportunities that can help us grow in ways we never saw coming.
Mar 16, 2020
Dreams
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Mar 15, 2020
Special Sunday Edition of the Heaven Bound Podcast
Due to the current health risks in our community, all assemblies and Bible classes for the week of March 15, 2020 are cancelled. We’re providing a variety of digital resources at CharlestownRoad.org to help you honor the Lord on this Lord’s day and stay connected to your church family, including this special Sunday edition of …
Mar 13, 2020
Through the Ages: Heaven Bound as a Single Young Adult
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their March series called THROUGH THE AGES. What’s it look like to be heaven bound as a single young adult? Other episodes in this THROUGH THE AGES series: Heaven Bound in Middle School
Mar 11, 2020
Love: It’s Much More Than a Feeling
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, Love: Seeing as God Sees and reflect on the fact that love is a choice. In order to love as God loves, I must make the choice to love. How does Jesus help me make and live that choice?
Mar 9, 2020
Bent Inside and Outside
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Mar 6, 2020
Through the Ages: Heaven Bound in Middle School
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger kick off a new March series called THROUGH THE AGES. What’s it look like to be heaven bound in middle school?
Mar 4, 2020
THE Question in a World of Big Questions
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, JESUS: Who Do You Say That He Is? and reflect on that question as THE question in a world of big questions.
Mar 2, 2020
Keeping God Before Us
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Feb 28, 2020
Flat Tires: Sometimes, I Don’t Take Things as Seriously as I Should
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger conclude their February series on FLAT TIRES. Is it a big deal when I don’t take things as seriously as I should? How can I know what deserves to be taken seriously? And what happens when God is serious about something but I’m not? …
Feb 26, 2020
Once You Know the Author, It Changes Everything
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, The Bridge That God Built, and reflect on the Bible as the only way to God. Why read the Bible? We read the Bible to know God, and once you know the Author of the Book, it changes everything.
Feb 24, 2020
Zacchaeus
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Feb 21, 2020
Flat Tires: Pressing On When I Just Don’t Feel Like It
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their February series on FLAT TIRES. Ever suffered a flat tire on a road trip? It’s not fun. Do you ever just feel deflated? Not sure you can keep doing what you know you ought to do? How do disciples of Jesus press …
Feb 19, 2020
Be a Fountain of Life, Not a Miserable Comforter
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, How (Not) to Be a Miserable Comforter, and reflect on some important life lessons from the friends of Job. When someone around us is hurting, we often struggle with what to say or do. What should we remember when hearts around us …
Feb 17, 2020
Solomon’s Wisdom
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Feb 14, 2020
Flat Tires: The Fight for Right Attitudes in a Toxic World
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger continue their February series on FLAT TIRES. Ever suffered a flat tire on a road trip? It’s not fun. How do you maintain the right sort of attitude in a toxic world? What wisdom and help can be found for everyday frustrations in the …
Feb 12, 2020
Three Different Views of Us
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, As God Sees Us, and reflect on three different views: How the world sees us How we see ourselves How God sees us It all really leads to this fundamental question: “How do you see God?”
Feb 10, 2020
Jesus, Remember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Feb 7, 2020
Flat Tires: When People Hurt Me
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger begin a February series on FLAT TIRES. Ever suffered a flat tire on a road trip? It’s not fun. What sort of “flat tires” might the heaven bound experience? Sometimes, we get hurt by the people around us. What do we need to remember? How …
Feb 5, 2020
Seeing God Through a Surprising Lens
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger switch gears a little and prep you to read the book of Job in the Old Testament. Our daily Bible reading schedule will take us into Job 1 in the next few days. Maybe you’ve never read Job before. Maybe it’s been a long time and …
Feb 3, 2020
This is the Day that the Lord Has Made
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jan 31, 2020
Are You Accelerating?
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger conclude their discussion of the spiritual dashboard with a look at the SPEEDOMETER. Are you accelerating? Are you making progress in your journey with Jesus? How do you know? What can I learn by thinking Biblically about the speedometer of my heart?
Jan 29, 2020
Be a Living, Breathing Projection of Jesus Today
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, As God Sees the Church, and reflect on a sobering aspect of being a disciple of Jesus: people will make judgments and assumptions about Christians, the church, and God based on our behavior. “Show yourself in all respects to be a model …
Jan 27, 2020
He Loves Us
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jan 24, 2020
How’s Your Temperature?
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger discuss TEMPERATURE. If something starts to go wrong with your car, you immediately look to the dashboard. Is the engine running too hot? Too cold? What can we learn by thinking Biblically about the temperature gauge of our hearts?
Jan 22, 2020
Forgetfulness Leads to Blindness
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, Seeing Clearly, and focus in on the serious truth that forgetfulness leads to blindness. “Whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten…” (2 Pet 1:9) What happens when we “forget” things like faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, …
Jan 20, 2020
Don’t Help the Enemy
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jan 17, 2020
Got Fuel?
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason and Roger discuss FUEL. Whether we’re talking about the tank in your car or your God-given heart, if you’re going to make progress, having the right kind of fuel is critical.
Jan 15, 2020
Don’t Just Look At the Beam, Step Into the Light
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, How Far Can You See? They explore some of the common obstacles that can hinder our spiritual vision and give a preview of next Sunday.
Jan 13, 2020
We Shall See His Face
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jan 10, 2020
Cleveland-Bound or Heaven-Bound, Direction Matters
In this episode of the Heaven Bound podcast, Jason Hardin and Roger Shouse discuss DIRECTION. Whatever the destination, if you’re going to get there, direction is crucial.
Jan 8, 2020
Five Levels of Spiritual Vision
On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit The Five Levels of Spiritual Vision from Roger’s Sunday morning sermon, “Now I See”: Our 2020 Theme. Level 1: Some never see Level 2: Some only see what they want to see Level 3: Some see, but they refuse to change Level 4: Some see …
Jan 6, 2020
Thoughts for a New Year
Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.
Jan 3, 2020
Launch of the Heaven Bound Podcast
Episode 1 of the new Heaven Bound podcast with Jason Hardin and Roger Shouse. Why “heaven bound”?
Dec 20, 2019
Jump Start REWINDS Sneak Peek
A brief teaser introducing Jump Start REWINDS on the new Heaven Bound Podcast with Jason Hardin and Roger Shouse, launching January 3, 2020.
Dec 18, 2019
Heaven Bound Sneak Peek
A brief teaser introducing the new Heaven Bound Podcast with Jason Hardin and Roger Shouse, launching in January 2020.