Harbor Church Podcast

It’s easy to talk about peace when life is smooth sailing, but what about when everything goes off the rails? Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are talking about how to stop settling for "good enough" when it means caving on what's best and missing out on God’s peace. Plus, we address the elephant in the room: how to keep moving forward when God feels totally silent.

Between culture, social media, and even other Christians, there are a million loud voices telling us what’s "true." How do you figure out the right path when the overwhelming majority is running the other way? Pastor Josh and Katie Rose sit down to talk about how to navigate spiritual warfare without becoming paranoid or hyper-spiritual, how to find a litmus test for truth when you don't have the whole Bible memorized, and how to survive the noise without losing your mind.

• We pray for God to change our circumstances, but what if that requires us to do something new? This week, Katie Rose sits down with Pastor Ron Sears to hear some wisdom on what it looks like to trust God through every phase of life - the comfortable and the scary. We’re diving into the "renovation" phase of faith - breaking down old thought patterns, dealing with the internal clutter, and why taking new territory starts between your ears.

We all want good friends, but are we being the kind of friends the Bible describes? This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose explore the "above and beyond" lifestyle. We’re moving past surface-level "How are you?"'s and looking at how to show up when life gets inconvenient, creative ways to serve your friends, and removing the barriers that keep your community from Jesus.

We often treat boundaries like concrete walls designed to keep people away. But what if their true purpose is to help us love better? This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are breaking down the difference between healthy limits and relational withdrawal. We explore how to set boundaries that honor your soul while keeping you leaning toward—not away from—God and your community.

What happens when God interrupts your plans with a better way? This week, Erik Cabral joins Katie Rose to share his honest journey of transformation. From navigating the complexities of a blended family, to surrendering his marriage to God’s design, to battling cancer, Erik discusses how the most difficult seasons of his life became the foundation for his greatest blessings.

Growth is rarely a graceful process. If you’re currently in a season of relational tension or personal struggle, this episode is for you. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are discussing the "growing pains" of the soul: why God uses the difficult things for our good, the reason relationships are our biggest refining fires, and how to start looking out for others when you feel like you’re barely hanging on yourself.

We all have a "laundry chair"—that pile of stuff we know needs to be dealt with but we’d rather just ignore. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get honest about the "dirty laundry" of our lives: the secret sins, the recurring mistakes, and the heavy shame we carry around like a backpack full of lead. Why is it so hard to actually hand our mess over to God? How can we reach for Jesus and finally stop letting our past define our present (extend that same grace to others)?

Dirty laundry gets piled up, pushed aside, and sometimes written off as “too much to deal with.” People do the same thing with shame and sin, hiding it, managing it, or scrubbing at it alone until they’re exhausted. This Palm Sunday begins Harbor Church’s new sermon series, Dirty Laundry, with a simple truth: if the stain could be handled in human strength, there would be no need for a Savior, and Jesus is the One who cleanses, restores, and gives a new story.

If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!

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We all want that "mountain-top" faith, but most of our lives happen in the mundane middle. This week, we’re getting honest about self-discipline. It’s not about being a spiritual superhero; it’s about showing up (even when you don’t feel like it) and finding rhythms that invite God in every day. Katie Rose and John get real about why staying disciplined is so hard, the small steps that make the biggest difference, and the freedom to be found on the other end of consistency.

If you’ve ever thought your marriage struggles were the only ones in the room, this episode is your reality check. We’re pulling back the curtain on the Refueled Marriage Conference to answer the unfiltered questions submitted by couples just like you that we weren’t able to get to while we were at Refueled.

From the "small" things to the heavy hitters, Pastor Josh and Kaleigh are diving into the questions that actually matter, and the answers that will help your marriage to go the distance (part two of two).

If you’ve ever thought your marriage struggles were the only ones in the room, this episode is your reality check. We’re pulling back the curtain on the Refueled Marriage Conference to answer the unfiltered questions submitted by couples just like you that we weren’t able to get to while we were at Refueled.

From the "small" things to the heavy hitters, Pastor Josh and Kaleigh are diving into the questions that actually matter, and the answers that will help your marriage to go the distance (part one of two).

What do you do when faith feels hard and life hurts? In week four of our Endure series, Pastor Josh breaks down a biblical framework for perseverance and reminds us that perseverance is not explosive intermittent effort, it’s stubborn consistency, especially when we're discouraged, distracted or on the verge of giving up.

If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!

https://harborchurch.com/connect

We all know the feeling of an empty tank, but how do we keep moving when the road gets steep? This week, we’re digging deeper into Hebrews 12:1. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose discuss the specific weights that drain their spiritual energy, the daily rhythms that can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, and how to build a life designed for the long haul rather than the immediate crisis.

We’re diving into the deep end answering listeners’ questions today, talking about the struggle of sexual identity in faith spaces - if God made everyone, why are some people born with different sexual preferences? Plus, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose tackle the ultimate head-scratcher: Is prayer a cosmic suggestion box, or is God’s mind already made up?

Let’s be real: talking about money in church can be…tough. But what if God isn't after your cash, but your freedom? In this episode, Katie Rose and Pastor Josh tackle the "fear factor" of giving. They discuss why money has such a massive grip on our emotions and how to take that scary leap of generosity. Spoilers: God isn't a debt collector looking to punish you; He’s a Dad who knows that holding on too tight is actually what’s keeping us stressed.

Everywhere we look there’s information, advertisements, questions, desire, and fear surrounding sex. But so much of our modern struggle with sexual identity stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of where our value comes from. Who are we, really? How do we tackle this topic with ourselves, with our children, and with the way we approach relationships? Join Katie Rose and Kaleigh as they talk about why churches have such a heard time dealing with the topic of sex, where we get it wrong, and what God has to say about the shame so many of us carry.

Our culture is obsessed with desire and self-expression, promising that total freedom leads to total fulfillment. But somehow we’re lonelier and more confused than ever. What if the satisfaction you’re looking for can’t be found in a partner, a preference, or in your own pleasure? Pastor Josh is diving into the Biblical truth that God designed sex, and God designed you. His boundaries aren’t barriers to your joy - they’re the blueprints for it.

If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!

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We’ve all heard the Christian clichés: "Just pray about it," or "God won't give you more than you can handle." But what happens when you’re trying to follow Jesus and your mind still feels like a battlefield?

In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are stripping away the mask of toxic positivity. We dive into the reality of mental health through a Gospel lens, discussing how God meets us in the trenches and the actual, practical weapons He’s given us to take our thoughts captive. If you're tired of pretending you're okay, this one is for you.

You’ve been sending in your questions, and now it’s time for some answers! Tune in to hear Pastor Josh and Katie Rose dig into the topics sent in by you, the listeners - knowing the difference between God’s voice and our own heads, what it actually means to be a part of a church, and…did Jesus have a wife? If you’ve got a question you’d like answered, we want to hear it! Text them in to 508-500-6656 or email 

We’re more anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted than ever. Fortunately, what our Heavenly Father offers us isn’t just psychological change but spiritual restoration. Join us in our "What If" sermon series to hear Pastor Ron Sears' take on this powerful question: What if God was at the center of all my thoughts, reactions, and decisions?

If you're new to Harbor, have questions, or are looking to get connected in anyway, head to harborchurch.com/connect!

We’re more anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted than ever. Fortunately, what our Heavenly Father offers us isn’t just psychological change but spiritual restoration. Join us in our "What If" sermon series as we explore this powerful question: What if God was at the center of all my thoughts, reactions, and decisions?

If you're new to Harbor, have questions, or are looking to get connected in anyway, head to harborchurch.com/connect!

 Be honest - when people ask how you’re doing, are you tempted to respond, “busy”? We all feel it. Full schedules, not enough time to do everything we’d like, and yet the obligations just keep coming. In today’s episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose get real about the root behind our need to constantly be going. What if God has a better way that doesn’t involve collapsing into bed every night wishing for a day off? 

Let’s be honest - most of us say "Thy will be done" while white-knuckling our way through each day. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are digging into the anatomy of control: why we crave it, how it’s exhausting us, and what actually happens when we stop playing God. If you’re ready for 2026 to actually be different, and to see some change that lasts beyond February, take a listen.

What if the best year of your life doesn’t come from striving harder, but from surrendering deeper? In this message, Pastor Josh unpacks what it means to fully trust God’s plan, release control, and let Him lead. You don’t find God’s will by discovering yourself; you find it by surrendering yourself.

If you’re new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events or get involved!

https://harborchurch.com/connect

2025 was a year of ups, downs, and more than anything a display of God’s faithfulness. Join Katie Rose and Pastor Josh for a time of reflection, sharing stories, and remembering God’s goodness before we get into 2026.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind in your journey with God, or like you missed a moment, this one’s for you. Pastor Josh and Katie Rose dig into the idea of being behind in life, and how important it is to (like the wise men) have people traveling beside you.