Welcome to The Spring Hills Podcast. In our weekly episodes, host Garett Elliott will talk with staff, team members of Spring Hills Church and other special guests on a variety of topics in both interview and discussion format.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
In this message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes unpacks Exodus 32, where the Israelites, in their impatience, create a golden calf to worship while Moses is on Mount Sinai. We explore how their desire for something tangible led them away from God and how idolatry still threatens our faith today. Pastor Bret challenges us to examine our own lives—what are we placing above God? How can we stand firm in faith instead of seeking comfort in lesser things?
In this episode you will:
- Learn how impatience and fear can lead to idolatry.
- Understand why God calls us to exclusive worship and loyalty.
- Be challenged to evaluate what might be taking God's place in your heart.
Tune in and be encouraged to keep God first in all areas of life!
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Life is a test—will we trust God or fall into complaining? In this message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks through Exodus 17, where the Israelites grumbled despite God’s daily provision. We’ll explore how trials refine our faith, why gratitude leads to spiritual growth, and how we can honor God in every circumstance. Tune in and be encouraged to trust God, even when life gets tough!
In this episode, you will:
- Learn how trials can refine your faith.
- Discover why complaining stunts spiritual growth while gratitude strengthens it.
- Be encouraged to trust God’s daily provision, even in difficult seasons.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
In this message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks through Exodus 12 and the significance of the Passover, showing how it points to Jesus as the ultimate Lamb of God. Just as the Israelites were saved by the blood of the lamb on their doorposts, we are saved by the blood of Christ. This sermon challenges us to examine our faith—are we trusting in Christ’s sacrifice, or are we holding onto idols and self-reliance?
In this episode you will:
- Learn how the Passover foreshadowed Christ’s sacrifice.
- Understand why Jesus is the perfect, unblemished Lamb of God.
- Be encouraged to trust in His blood for salvation and freedom from sin.
Tune in and be reminded of God’s grace, redemption, and faithfulness!
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Series: New Year New You... But Seriously
Scripture: Psalm 119
Speaker: Bret Avlakeotes
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Today, Garett talks with Brock Heasley, the writer and director of the new film from Angel Studios, "The Shift". The Shift is a sci-fi thriller movie inspired by the Biblical story of Job. The Shift is in theaters now!
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Our new series, "What's Your Story?" kicks off with Pastor Bret! Listen in as Bret shares about his family, how he became a Christian, and how he ended up planting Spring Hills Church in 1992.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Pastor John Barrett breaks down Romans 8:28. How is this verse misinterpreted. What is Paul trying to say? Who is the intended audience?