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HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 30: Practical Wisdom for Those Who Feel Called to LeadIn this episode of the House Fires Movement Podcast, we respond to questions from people who feel called to start gatherings, ministries, or new expressions of church. Rather than offering a formula, we share lessons we’ve learned about heart posture, preparation, and obedience when stepping into something God may be leading.
We talk about the importance of examining motives, letting God prepare you in hidden seasons, and surrounding yourself with healthy accountability and community. We also discuss why character and discipleship must come before gifting, how to recognize your calling without trying to be everything to ev...
2026-02-171h 04HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 29: A Few Conversations for the Church TodayFrom viral sermons to prophetic accountability to Christian freedom, this episode covers several topics shaping today’s church culture. We discuss grace and surrender, testing what we hear, the importance of fear of the Lord, and how to speak truth in love without drifting into judgment or compromise. It’s a wide-ranging conversation, but the heart is simple: helping the church stay rooted in Scripture, humility, and real transformation.
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HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 28: Boredom, Discipline, and the Revival That LastsIn this episode of the HouseFires Movement Podcast, CJ, Nick, and Mason talk about a kind of revival that does not rely on hype or constant excitement. They explore how boredom, stillness, and spiritual discipline are often where God does His deepest work.
The conversation challenges revival culture that chases emotional highs and asks a harder question. What happens when the room is quiet and it is just you and Jesus? Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, they point to Acts 2 as a model of revival that produced devotion, repentance, community, and lasting fruit.
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2025-12-1958 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 27: Being Seen vs Being Known: Modesty & IdentityIn this episode of the House Fires Movement Podcast, we talk honestly about modesty in the church - for women and men.
CJ, Leana, Leah, and special guest Niah share how Jesus reshaped their view of beauty, worth, and identity, and why modesty is less about strict dress codes and more about the heart and reflecting Christ.
We cover:
Why modesty feels triggering & misunderstood
How culture & social media shape our view of beauty
What Scripture says (1 Peter 3, 1 Corinthians 6, Titus 2, Proverbs 31)
How modesty protects dignity, identity, and purpose
2025-12-101h 16HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 26: The Process is the Point: Redefining Calling & SuccessIn this episode of the House Fires Movement podcast, we dive into why the process matters just as much as the calling itself. CJ and Leana unpack the pressure to rush ahead, the impact of social media on calling culture, and the danger of mistaking passion for maturity. They share their own journey through seasons of pruning, hiddenness, correction, and consecration. They also highlight biblical examples like David, Joseph, Moses, and Paul to show how God forms character long before He opens doors.
If you have ever felt behind, impatient, or eager to step into what God...
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HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 25: Blessed are the Peacemakers...(Not the Peacekeepers)What does Jesus actually mean when He says, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9)? In this episode, CJ, Nick, and Leah unpack why peacemakers are not the same as peacekeepers; and why avoiding conflict or stirring it up are both out of step with the heart of God.
Too often, we confuse keeping the peace with making peace. Avoiding conflict instead of restoring what’s broken. This episode dives into the difference between peacekeepers, who fear confrontation; conflict makers, who thrive on drama; and peacemakers, who courageously pursue reconciliation, wholeness, and truth in love.
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2025-11-111h 06HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 24: Set Apart: Holiness in a Culture that Loves DarknessNick, CJ, Leana, and Leah talk about what it means to live set apart in a culture that treats darkness like entertainment. They walk through the roots of Halloween, what Scripture says about the occult and celebrating death, and why some things are a clear no for believers. They also talk about the gray areas, personal conviction, and how to stay in unity without slipping into compromise or becoming legalistic. The goal is not to be “the church that hates Halloween,” but to be a people marked by holiness, love, and the real power of Jesus.
2025-10-271h 08HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 23: Grief, Faith, and Healing: A Conversation on MiscarriageIn this deeply personal and faith-filled episode of the House Fires Movement Podcast, CJ and Nick are joined by their wives, Leana and Kayla, for an emotional conversation about miscarriage, grief, and finding hope through faith. Both couples share their own stories of loss, from the heartbreak of early miscarriages to the long road of waiting and the spiritual wrestling that followed.
Together, they reflect on loss, the ways faith can remain steadfast even in confusion, and how healing often begins when silence is broken. This episode is an honest, raw, and hope-filled reminder that God’s pr...
2025-10-131h 14HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 22: Cracking the Apocalyptic Code...(Or Not)Leah, Nick, and CJ dive into end times and prophecy, exploring what Scripture really says about apocalyptic texts like Daniel and Revelation. Rather than treating them as codes to decode, they point to their true purpose: to stir hope, prepare the Bride of Christ, and call believers to live awake, holy, and kingdom-minded until Jesus returns.
2025-09-261h 03HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 21: How Do We Respond to the Evil Around Us?Nick and CJ confront the rise of violence and murder they see as demonically influenced, reminding us that these are not political issues but spiritual battles between light and darkness. They urge the Church to reject passivity and respond with the truth of the gospel—anchored in Christ’s victory, filled with the Spirit, and bold in love and holiness.
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2025-09-1844 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 21: How Do We Respond to the Evil Around Us?Nick and CJ confront the rise of violence and murder they see as demonically influenced, reminding us that these are not political issues but spiritual battles between light and darkness. They urge the Church to reject passivity and respond with the truth of the gospel—anchored in Christ’s victory, filled with the Spirit, and bold in love and holiness.
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2025-09-1844 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 20: Sin in the Church: Why It Happens and How to Confront ItJoin Leah, CJ and Nick as they examine Matthew 18 and discuss why sin creeps into the church and how to biblically deal with it.
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2025-09-1253 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 19: Out of Context: "Did God Really Say That?" Part 1We’ve all heard verses used like slogans or weapons, but are they really saying what we think? In this Out of Context episode, we dig into three of the most misquoted scriptures: “I can do all things” (Phil. 4:13), “Women be silent” (1 Cor. 14:34-35), and “Don’t touch the Lord’s anointed” (1 Sam. 24:6). Spoiler: they don’t mean what you’ve been told.
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2025-08-2757 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 18: Identity CrisisJoin Leana, CJ, Leah and Nick as they unpack the concept of an identity crisis that is occurring in the world and in in the body of Christ. What happens when our identity is not in Christ? How can we recognize the symptoms? And how can we root ourselves in the identity of sons and daughters of the King?
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2025-08-2159 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. 17: Worship vs. EntertainmentJoin Leah, CJ, Leana, and Nick in this challenging episode where we explore a question the modern church can't afford to ignore: Have we traded worship for entertainment?
We define both worship and entertainment and explore how the lines between the two have blurred. This episode will provoke and inspire you back to the heart of living a lifestyle of true worship to the One who is worthy.
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2025-08-1357 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #16: Biblical Illiteracy: The Silent Crisis in the ChurchJoin CJ, Leah, and Nick in this eye-opening episode as we confront one of the Church’s most overlooked threats: biblical illiteracy. While passion and excitement may be high in many churches, there's a critical need for fresh grounding in how to properly read and interpret the Scriptures.
We unpack some of the root causes behind this growing disconnect and offer practical, actionable solutions for believers at any stage. Whether you're a new Christian or a seasoned leader, this conversation will challenge and equip you to grow in your hunger for God’s Word and your ability to r...
2025-08-0657 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #15: Elevated and Unqualified: The Danger of Ignoring God's StandardsJoin Leah, CJ, and Nick as they discuss the Biblical principles of qualifications for church leadership and the necessity of aligning with God’s standards—not just for effectiveness, but for the health and protection of the church. In this episode, they unpack what Scripture actually requires of leaders, why charisma can’t replace character, and the real-world messes that happen when those standards are ignored.
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2025-07-301h 05HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #14: Breaking the One-Man Model: Restoring the FivefoldJoin CJ, Leana, and Nick as they discuss the fivefold ministry and God's blueprint for the church that has been ignored.
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2025-07-2254 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #13: Why CJ Wrote His New Book "Counter-Culture Church"Join CJ and Nick as they come back from a break to discuss CJ's new book "Counter-Culture Church." Hear the heart behind how God spurred a prophetic message in CJ to His people.
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2025-07-1647 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #12: Why the Church is Full but Empty: The Discipleship CrisisJoin CJ, Nick and Leah as they discuss the current discipleship crisis in the Church and examine barriers to Biblical discipleship as well as how we can remedy.
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2025-06-251h 02HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #11: "Another Jesus People Movement?" with Mason and Tessa PiperJoin CJ and Nick as they welcome special guests Mason and Tessa Piper of the EveryHeart Movement. In this episode we discuss all that the Lord is doing with Gen Z and how we can see multigenerational revival together.
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2025-06-191h 14HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #10: How to Hear God's VoiceJoin us for this week's discussion on how to hear the voice of God and, in doing so, avoid some of the traps of immaturity on the topic.
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2025-06-1058 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #9: Grow Up!Join us for our discussion as we talk about the epidemic of spiritual infancy and how we can grow from hype to deep roots of lasting maturity.
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2025-06-031h 05HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #8: The State of the Church and the Gospel with Lincoln MurdochJoin us for our discussion with special guest Lincoln Murdoch of Step Up To Life Ministries. In this episode, we discuss the current state of the church and the gospel. Lincoln Murdoch has walked with the Lord, and in ministry, for decades and has a spiritual lineage with names such as A.W. Tozer, Paris Redhead, and Leonard Ravenhill. It was a blessing to be able to pick his brain and hear his heart on an array of topics.
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2025-05-211h 27HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #7: An Open Letter to the Church of OmahaJoin us as we answer the question, "If God were to write a letter to the church of Omaha, what would it say?". We believe this charge to the church of Omaha would be applicable across the nation as an essential for these times.
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2025-05-1658 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #6: The Gospel According to Jesus: Is Your Good News God's News?Join us as we ask the question, "Is the Gospel that I am preaching the same Gospel that Jesus preached?" In this episode we take a look at the the Gospel of the Kingdom that Jesus, the disciples, and the early church proclaimed and wrestle with how that matches up with what we observe today.
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2025-05-081h 07HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #5: Deliverance Part 3: Staying FreeJoin us for part three of our discussion on Biblical deliverance as we examine how to stay free. If you have experienced powerful initial freedom through Jesus, what happens next? How do we stay free and not go back to bondage?
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2025-04-1758 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #4: Deliverance Part 2: Dos and Don'tsJoin us as we continue our discussion on Biblical deliverance. In this episode, we begin to unpack some practicals of how, and how not, to engage in freedom for yourself and others.
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2025-04-101h 08HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #3: Deliverance: Can Christians Have Demons?Join us for the first of a multi-episode discussion on what it looks like in scripture when someone was freed from the demonic and its continual application for the church today. In this episode, we primarily unpack a question that we get asked a lot on whether Christians can have demons.
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2025-04-021h 03HouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #2: The Spirit of MammonJoin us as we discuss the spirit of Mammon and how it has gripped the church. Looking to the book of Matthew, we will examine how greed and self promotion have influenced much of what we do as and provoke solutions to how the church can be revived in this area.
2025-03-2151 minHouseFires Movement PodcastEp. #1: The StoryWelcome to the launching episode of the HouseFires Movement Podcast! Join us as we look back at the story of how we got here and all of the ways in which God has been moving. We will also lay out where we are going and what to expect from the podcast.
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