Traders Point is a gospel-centered church that gathers for worship, studies God’s Word, and impacts communities through service in Indianapolis and around the world. To find out more, visit tpcc.org.
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Following Christ can, and should, be synonymous with growth. But the reality is that we all struggle from time to time with stagnation or, worse yet regression, in certain areas of our spiritual journey. This podcast is all about discussing ways in which we can prioritize continuously cultivating growth throughout our walk with Jesus.
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Worry, Anxiety and Depression | Weeds In My Garden | Week 4
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There's no doubt anxiety touches all of us in some way or another, either personally or through a loved one. But in Jesus, we can find peace from even the most crippling fears. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett shares the hope Jesus offers with biblical teachings and practical steps toward healing. Ryan Bramlett • Weeds In My Garden • …
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God's people have always been called to be generous. It's not to be seen by men or to feel good for the kind deeds we have done. Rather, it's in direct response to God's generosity that He has shown to us! When we consider all that God has done and given, how could we not respond in like manner toward others?…
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Patience...something we all recognize the importance of and, at the same time, all recognize a need to have more of! The Bible has a lot to say about patience. We are to be patient with one another, longsuffering, bear with one another. But we're also called to be patient with God as we wait on Him and have faith that He will work in His time.…
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Suicide and Self-Harm | Weeds In My Garden | Week 3
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Everyone is broken and in a battle, and sometimes that brokenness is so crushing that we don’t want to keep going. But God can use brokenness to create something beautiful. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brocket uses biblical examples and practical advice for navigating this difficult topic. Aaron Brockett • Weeds In My Garden CONNECT WITH US! …
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Join us as we discuss cultivating growth in our prayers. Something each and every one of can do, so it is important for us to talk about it. We will talk about what prayer is, some tips that can help our prayers, and some practical ways for us to grow immediately in our prayers to God.
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Lies We Believe | Weeds in My Garden | Week 2
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In our world today, we spend a lot of time pretending we are okay when we aren't. We are content to lie to ourselves and believe the lies that Satan feeds us. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses some practical ways we can overcome Satan's lies by focusing on God's Truth. Aaron Brockett • Weeds in My Garden CONNECT WITH US! Engage …
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Join us as we discuss the importance of growing in our understanding. Our understanding of God, who He is, what He has said, what He has promised, and more. The importance of not just "listening", but understanding.
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I'm Not OK, And That's OK | Weeds In My Garden | Week 1
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Anxiety is a leading issue for people worldwide today. Yet there’s no doubt Jesus wants to heal people who struggle with mental health. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses a few principles that are helpful for how we, as a church, should approach and think about mental health. Aaron Brockett • Weeds In My Garden CONNECT WITH US! E…
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Gentleness, Meekness - attributes that we all could use some growth in. There is a challenge to living life with these kinds of characteristics, but God has asked it of us all. Join us as we talk about these things, what they are, and how to grow in them.
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Generally, we like to talk. We oftentimes feel as if we have something worthwhile to say and contribute. And, perhaps, that may be true! But even when it is, God hi lights the importance of being quick to LISTEN and slow to speak.
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May They Be One | Red Letter Talks | Week 5
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God wants us all to be united. And if God wants it, it can’t be impossible. Nothing is impossible for God. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett shares that Jesus was sent to unite us. Through faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross, we’re unified with God and with everyone else who believes. Ryan Bramlett • Red Letter Talks • Joh…
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This episode isn't just for those that stand in the pulpit on Sundays and deliver sermons. Teaching and preaching God's word is a responsibility that each christians bears in their own particular way. And it's a responsibility that none of us should ever take lightly!
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The Role of the Holy Spirit | Red Letter Talks | Week 4
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The Holy Spirit – maybe you’ve heard of Him, you’re just not sure what to think of Him or do with Him. Jesus introduces us to the Holy Spirit who He is, what He does, and why He’s so important. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains how the Holy Spirit helps us to never feel like we’re going through this life alone. Aaron Brockett • R…
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Growing in Our Appreciation of the Old Testament
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God introduces Himself to mankind through the pages of Old Testament. Still today, as New Testament christians, we learn about the God we serve in those sacred books. Today we're discussing why we need to cultivate our love for the Old Testament and why it's just as important today as it's ever been!…
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You Will Be Hated | Red Letter Talks | Week 3
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Do you feel the tug to belong? Everyone wants your allegiance, but you can’t fully give yourself to the things of this world because you belong to Jesus. The world hates this. This is when resistance and rejection come. But Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains the beautiful thing that happens when we come to terms with the fact that we don’t belo…
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Rejoice always, and again I say rejoice! Powerful words that are difficult to grasp sometimes when are circumstances don't necessarily feel all that joyful. What does biblical joy look like? Does God want us to have it? How can I grow in it?By Jeremy Bard
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I Am The Vine, You Are The Branch | Red Letter Talks | Week 2
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches on John 15:1-8, when Jesus refers to himself as the vine. By referring to Himself as the vine, Jesus is saying He will do for us what we can’t do on our own. If you’ve ever felt like your worth comes from your progress, productivity or accomplishment, this message is for you. Aaron Brockett • Red …
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God is holy and He has called us to be holy as well. What does that mean? What does that look like? How can I grow in holiness? All those and questions and more will be discussed in this episode of Cultivating Growth
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Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled | Red Letter Talks | Week 1
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In many Bibles, there are large sections written in red (primarily the gospels and Revelation), which indicates these are direct quotes from Jesus. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett guides us through John 14 to see what it is that Jesus expects of us and desires for us as a people and as a church. If you’ve ever felt like things are chang…
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Episode 5 - Bible Study with Andy Cantrell
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We are joined this week by a very special guest, Andy Cantrell, to discuss the importance of studying the Bible, how to approach it, and some practical ways in which each of us can grow in that area. It was joy to discuss this topic with Andy and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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The Hope Of Intimacy | Adventures In Dating And Marriage | Week 3
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We’d all agree that relationships can be exciting and fulfilling as well as challenging and complicated. However, God has a word of help and a word of hope for everyone in this message – specifically on trust in relationships. Pastor Aaron discusses what the Bible says about deciding who to trust, as well as rebuilding trust when it’s been broken. …
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We use the word hope all the time but often in a very different way than the Bible does. When I hope for something I'm conveying a desire combined with a relatively high level of uncertainty. Biblically, hope conveys a desire combined with an expectation and confidence of what lies ahead. We dive into this and more this week so let's go!…
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Sacred Intimacy | Adventure In Dating And Marriage | Week 2
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The Bible says marriage should be something dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of God. In other words, Jesus wants marriage to be sacred. So to understand why marriage is sacred, Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley spends some time looking at elements of marriage. Because at the end of the day, relationships are worth fighting for. Kil…
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This week on Cultivating Growth we will discuss the importance of growing in our love. It is foundational in not just our relationship with God, but also in our relationships with others.
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The Progression Of Intimacy | Adventures In Dating and Marriage | Week 1
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Our culture certainly sees lots of failed relationships. What would it look like to do relationships God’s way? In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett breaks down five bonds that monitor the health and progression of your relationship. We learn that when done in the proper order, these bonds are biblical and promote a relationship that’s healt…
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This week on Cultivating Growth we will discuss the importance of growing in our faith. Why that is important, and also some ways we can do it.
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Rhythms To Cultivate | Re-Imaged | Week 4
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Do you have spiritual rhythms that are helping you live out God’s purpose for your life? Spiritual rhythms help us to be re-imaged into the image of Jesus -- a process that starts inward and moves outward. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains that who we are changes before what we do changes. Ryan Bramlett • Re-Imaged • Genesis 2…
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Welcome to the brand new podcast - Cultivating Growth! Every week we'll discuss different ways in which we can all be growing as followers of Christ. This week we introduce the podcast and establish some basic principles around the idea of growth.
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Relationships To Develop | Re-Imaged | Week 3
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In this message, Pastor Aaron Brockett breaks down Genesis 2 to help us determine our purpose in relationships. A big part of finding our life’s purpose involves the relationships that we develop. And just like everything else that’s been effected by sin, relationships have as well. Join us as we learn how to navigate purposeful relationships – oft…
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Meaningful Work To Pursue | Re-Imaged | Week 2
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Did you know that God cares about our job? We will never find fulfillment in our jobs if we are only doing it for the money. What everyone wants deep down is that sense that we have found not just a career, but a calling, and that we’re doing what God made us for. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett shares that our motivation and reason for…
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When trying to discover God’s purpose for our lives, we often look to external circumstances - factors often outside of our influence or control. The problem with this kind of thinking is that if circumstances don’t go in our favor, we are tempted to think we missed God’s purpose for our life, or He’s punishing us for making the wrong choice. In th…
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When was the last time you heard good news that brought great joy to all people? Our society is so divided that it just doesn’t seem to happen! Thankfully, the Good News in Luke 2 from the Bible is God’s answer to the hurt and hopelessness we all feel. This Christmas message from Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett draws us all into the timeless truth of hu…
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett uses biblical truths to teach us how we, as Christians, should consider and approach the conflict happening in the world today. We always want to respond with a perspective that points to who God is – He’s constant, unchanging, and in control – even when things in this world seem out of control. Aaron Bro…
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In this message on Commitment Sunday, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett calls us to take action with our Awaken commitments, realizing that the commitments we make today shape who we become tomorrow. What we do today matters. It doesn’t just matter for the ministry that will happen through our giving – it matters for the ministry that will happen IN our g…
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This message, taught from 2 Corinthians chapter 8, shows us how Paul of the Bible urged the church at Corinth to be inspired to give. Pastor Aaron breaks down the characteristics Paul talked about in the Bible – the ones that overflow out of heartfelt giving. If we really realize what Jesus has done for us, we can’t help but respond in grateful gen…
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Greed is a different kind of sin. It blinds us. We can’t see it in ourselves, but we can certainly see it in others, can’t we? But we all have room to grow. That’s what this Awaken series is all about. We’re asking ourselves, how do I take a step in becoming more generous with everything God has given me? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Braml…
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Money is amoral—it’s not good or bad but what we do with it that makes it good or bad. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches what Jesus says about money. In one parable, Jesus puts it this way: “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil—not money itself.” Pastor Aaron calls us to wake up to the right perspective about money s…
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett will look at how we become awakened to the moment we have in front of us. We’ll learn what exactly faith is, discovering that God wants to show us and provide evidence that He is working - it’s just that we’ve first got to step into it. Aaron Brockett • Awaken • Hebrews 11 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with thi…
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Can you remember the precise moment you fall asleep? If you’re coasting through life, settling into mediocrity, resting in complacency, or living in apathy, now is the time to maximize the life God’s given you. In this message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett, he teaches that God has uniquely positioned and prepared us as a church for this moment in t…
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In this message, we’re looking in the Bible at the letter Jesus wrote to the church in Laodicea. It’s a tough letter to read - the harshest letter that Jesus writes. Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett shows us that Jesus has one big problem with this church. We’ll also see that He has a God-sized solution. Ryan Bramlett • Asleep • Revelation 3:14-22 CON…
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Following Jesus doesn't mean that life will be free of suffering, and He knows it can be tough to remain faithful during hard times. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett will show us that there is purpose behind every opened and closed door in life, and encourage us that God will give us the power to overcome, endure and persevere when su…
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Remember Your First Love | Asleep | Week 1
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Join Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett as we start a new series: Asleep. Often as Christians, we can fall into a passive belief, similar to sleep. This message will share how we can reignite the fire for God and become more active in our faith. Ryan Bramlett • Asleep • Revelation 2:1-17 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messag…
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What About Church Hurt And Hypocrisy? | Deconstruct | Reconstruct | Week 6
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A common reason people have deconstructed their faith is because of church hurt. This is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of experiences in which someone was let down and wounded, or trust was broken within the church. This message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses this very real hurt, where we can reduce who God is to the worst…
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What About the Oppression of Minorities, Women, and Others? | Deconstruct | Reconstruct | Week 5
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett unpacks what the Bible really says about the oppression of women and minorities. For many who leave the church, their deconstruction of the faith is due to the way some Christians treat the people who fall into these groups. Pastor Aaron explains the difference between authentic Christianity and those who…
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What About Gender Dysphoria and the Transgender Movement? | Deconstruct | Reconstruct | Week 4
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We are living in a cultural moment where lots of questions are being asked about what it means to be a man or a woman that just haven’t been asked at this scale in human history. And so often this discussion digresses into an “us” versus “them” thing. But what motivates this message from Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett is helping hurting and broken peop…
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Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? | Deconstruct | Reconstruct | Week 3
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One of the most common thoughts that get the “gears of deconstruction” moving has to do with human sexuality. More specifically, reconciling what God’s Word declares about sex with our desire as human beings for sex. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches us that God created our bodies, cares deeply for our well-being, and created sex …
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How Can Jesus Be the Only Way | Deconstruct | Reconstruct | Week 2
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In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett guides us though how Jesus can be the only way. In our pluralistic society, this might be the most controversial and offensive claim in the Christian faith right now. But Ryan breaks down how and why Jesus being the only way is as true as ever. We've curated a list of resources to help you dig deeper i…
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Isn’t the Bible Interpreted to Fit An Agenda? | Deconstruct | Reconstruct | Week 1
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We are all looking for a story to center our lives around. A story to give your life meaning. The Scriptures provide the best story. It’s God’s story of you and for you. Check out this message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett as he leads us through the reconstruction of our belief and trust in the Bible. Aaron Brockett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct • He…
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Fill Up Before You Go | Summer Road Trip | Week 4
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Have you ever felt like you are running out of fuel in your life? In this message, Midtown Campus Pastor Alex Diaz teaches about a power, or a fuel, that cannot run out or cannot be extinguished. We’ll look at one of the stops that Paul from the Bible took along the way where the believers received a power and were “filled up” in a way that turned …
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Tell the Story | Summer Road Trip | Week 3
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One of the best things about trips is when you get to tell the story afterward. In this series, we have been looking at a trip taken by a guy named Paul from the New Testament. We’re looking specifically at one of his three missionary journeys, found in the book of Acts. And on these trips, he’s telling a story. In this message, Downtown Campus Pas…
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