The Pioneer Assembly
You’re invited to assemble with Bethany Barr Phillips and her friends as they do their best to pioneer faith conversations with honesty, encouragement, and sometimes, no resolve.
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How Do I Know What God Wants Me to Do? | Onward (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered if you're really doing what God wants you to do? So many of us spend our lives searching for God's will, waiting for certainty before we take a step. What if calling isn't about having all the answers? What if God is simply looking for someone who is available? In this episode of ONWARD, Bethany Barr Phillips walks through Isaiah 6 and discovers that God's calling doesn't begin with a plan... it begins with an encounter. Before Isaiah was sent, he saw the holiness of God,
Why is Spiritual Growth Slow? Outlasting the Hype | Onward (opens the original)
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Spiritual growth rarely happens overnight. In Episode 5 of the Onward Series, we explore Galatians 6 and discover how God often does His greatest work beneath the surface. Learn why slow growth isn’t failed growth, how to remain faithful through seasons of waiting, and why the harvest always comes in God’s perfect timing.
Why Am I Still Hungry? Finding God in Spiritual Dryness | Onward (opens the original)
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Why do we still feel spiritually empty, even when life seems full? In episode 4 of the ONWARD Series, Bethany Barr Phillips opens Psalm 42 to explore one of the most honest questions every believer eventually asks: Why am I still hungry? This episode dives into spiritual dryness, disappointment, unanswered questions, and the quiet danger of apathy. You'll discover that your longing isn't something to suppress—it may be God's invitation to know Him more deeply. Drawing on Scripture and insights f
What If I Fail? (Maybe You’re Asking the Wrong Question) | Onward (opens the original)
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Fear has a way of sounding wise. It says things like: “I’m waiting for the right time.” Or “I just need more clarity.” But what if excuses are actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of the Onward series, Bethany Barr Phillips dives into Matthew 14, where Peter steps out of the boat and walks on water with Jesus. It’s a story that isn’t really about water—it’s about trust. Peter’s greatest moment wasn’t that he never sank; it was that he was willing to leave the boat in the first place. We’l
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