Check out Episode one of Leading by Following, a new podcast hosted by Pastor Jody Flowers. This podcast is for leaders, and we all are leaders. For episode one, Pastor Jody sits down with Pastor John Dukes for a conversation about transitioning to Lead Pastor at Chapin Christian, discussing John's vision, and a bit of his personal testimony. Give it a listen!

This podcast will be available on all streaming platforms as audio only.

Watch on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvgjgkb2AR8

Pastor Jody's Blog: https://jodyflowers843.org/

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a parable about two builders who both heard His words but made different choices about their foundations. The wise builder constructed his house on rock through obedience, while the foolish builder chose sand by hearing without acting. When storms inevitably came, only the house built on rock remained standing. The difference wasn't in the storm's intensity but in their foundations. True hearing means more than just listening to sermons or reading scripture—it requires knowing God personally, recognizing His voice, and acting on what He says. Building on the rock means choosing obedience over convenience in daily life, while sand represents anything unstable we might build our lives on like our own strength, financial security, or religious activity without surrender.

Resources: 5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kingdom-Stories_-Week-2_-What-Are-You-Building-Your-Life-On_-5-Day-Devo.pdf

Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kingdom-Stories_-Week-2_-What-Are-You-Building-Your-Life-On_-Disscussion-Guide.pdf