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HOTLCAST
Join the Heart O The Lakes Team as they talk about everything from theology to lifestyle to worldview!
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HOTLCAST[HOTL's Got Questions] Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Send us Fan Mail Is Celebrating Halloween a Sin? In this episode of HOTL's Got Questions, we tackle one of the most debated topics in the church: Should…
HOTLCASTBots, Dragons, and the Devil
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, Cyle, Ryan, and Mark dive into a fascinating conversation about the intersection of faith and technology…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Dragon, the Lamb, and the Lie | Dungeons & Dragons
Send us Fan Mail In the final installment of the "Dungeons & Dragons" series, Pastor Cyle explores the dragon imagery found in the book of Revelation…
HOTLCASTIn the Dungeon: When Faith Meets Doubt
Send us Fan Mail Series Context: This episode continues HOTLCast's "Dungeons and Dragons" sermon series, which moves from an Old Testament dungeon story, to a…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Dungeon of Doubt: When God Feels Silent | Dungeons & Dragons
Send us Fan Mail In week 3 of our "Dungeons & Dragons" series at Heart o' the Lakes Church, Pastor Cyle explores a lesser-known New Testament story: John the…
HOTLCASTRobbed in Rome, Fighting Dragons
Send us Fan Mail Cyle returns from a trip to Rome with an unforgettable story — and it's not the good kind. After being robbed of all his luggage hours before…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Why God Won't Answer Your Question | Dungeons & Dragons
Send us Fan Mail In the second installment of the "Dungeons & Dragons" sermon series, Pastor Cyle Young turns to the story of Job to explore what happens when…
HOTLCASTObedience, Awkwardness, and the McDonald's Follow-Up
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the HOTLCast, the crew kicks off October with some fall-weather banter before diving into the week's theme: obedience. The…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] 400 Yes-Men and the One Guy Who Told the Truth | Dungeons & Dragons
Send us Fan Mail Did you know the creator of Dungeons & Dragons, Gary Gygax, wrote about finding Jesus Christ just one month before he passed away? In this…
HOTLCASTSmall Steps, Big Faith
Send us Fan Mail The HOTLCast crew digs into what it takes to stay spiritually grounded when life never slows down. Matt, Ryan, Cody, and Mark explore the…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Storm Won't Win: Choosing Faith Over Comfort | Vices 3.0
Send us Fan Mail In week three of the Vices 3.0 series at Heart o' the Lakes Church, Pastor Matt Plott explores what comes after the vices are gone — and how…
HOTLCASTThe Way Out
Send us Fan Mail The HOTLCast crew — Matt, Ryan, Carver, and Mark — follow up on Pastor Cyle's "Vices" sermon series, reflecting on the powerful testimonies…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Surrender to Win: When Moderation Isn't Enough | Vices 3.0
Send us Fan Mail In part 3.2 of the Vices series, Pastor Cyle challenges the popular idea that "everything is okay in moderation." Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6…
HOTLCAST[HOTL's Got Questions] Is Masturbation a Sin?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of HOTL's Got Questions, the hosts tackle one of the most taboo topics in the church—masturbation. They break down what the…
HOTLCASTThe God-Shaped Hole: Understanding Addiction in All Its Forms
Send us Fan Mail The HOTLCast crew is back together as Ryan returns from Save a Warrior, a suicide intervention program for veterans and first responders. The…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] You Can't Heal What You're Hiding | Vices 3.0
Send us Fan Mail In the third installment of the "Vices" series at Heart o' the Lakes Church, Pastor Cyle Young tackles the topic of addiction — and not just…
HOTLCAST[HOTL's Got Questions] Is Sex Before Marriage a Sin?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of HOTL's Got Questions, Cyle, Matt, and Ryan tackle one of the most asked — and most avoided — questions in the church today…
HOTLCASTCruise Control Christians: Are You Going the Extra Mile?
Send us Fan Mail Ryan and Mark are back from youth retreat with 41 kids, kickball wars, and splash pad chaos. The crew unpacks the weekend's vision sermon on…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Extra Mile
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Cyle delivers a passionate message at Heart o' the Lakes Church unpacking the church's "Vision 330" — rooted in John 3:30, "He must…
HOTLCASTPreferences, Convictions & Imperatives — Spiritual Mutts
Send us Fan Mail When is the last time you got upset over something at church — and was it actually worth getting upset about? In this episode of the HOTLCast…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Dogmatic: Holding Tight, Holding Loose, Holding Lovingly | Spiritual Mutts
Send us Fan Mail In part two of the "Spiritual Mutts" series, Pastor Cyle explores what it means to be "dogmatic" as a Christian — and why being dogmatic about…
HOTLCASTFrom Baptist to Brethren: How Every Church Shaped Our Faith
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, Pastors Matt and Ryan are joined by Carver and Mark to unpack the idea of being a "spiritual mutt" — someone…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Stop Picking and Choosing | Spiritual Mutts wk1
Send us Fan Mail In the opening message of the "Spiritual Mutts" series, Pastor Cyle uses the analogy of dog breeds—purebreds, designer dogs, and mutts—to…
HOTLCASTLet God Interrupt Your Plans
Send us Fan Mail This week on the HOTLCast, Matt, Cody, Ryan, and Mark gather to unpack Sunday's message about choosing God's plan — and what that actually…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Following God is the Best Game Plan - Level Up Sunday
Send us Fan Mail On Level Up Sunday, Pastor Cyle celebrates students advancing to the next grade and shares how God is moving in the next generation through…
HOTLCASTHail Mary and the Hope That Never Fails
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, Matt, Pastor Ryan, Cyle, and Mark wrap up their Hollywood series with a look at Project Hail Mary — the story…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] God Isn't Done | HOTLWOOD: Project Hail Mary
Send us Fan Mail In this closing message of the Hollywood series, the sermon uses the film Project Hail Mary to explore the nature of biblical hope —…
HOTLCASTWhat Does Family Really Mean?
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Matt, Cyle, and Carver sit down to talk about one of the most fundamental parts of life — family. Inspired by the Mandalorian: Grogu &…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Right People Change Everything | HOTLWOOD 2026: Mandalorian & Grogu
Send us Fan Mail What does a Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, and Jabba the Hutt's son have to do with your faith? More than you might think. In this message from our…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Sword Isn't Enough: Finding Real Power Through Jesus | HOTLWOOD 2026: He-Man
Send us Fan Mail What do He-Man, the Sons of Sceva, and a plastic sword have in common? More than you'd think. In this message, Pastor Cyle from Heart o' the…
HOTLCAST[HOTL's Got Questions] Did Jesus Go to Hell?
Send us Fan Mail Cyle, Ryan, and Mark tackle one of theology's more provocative questions: Did Jesus actually descend into Hell between His death and…
HOTLCASTDemon Hunters & Field of Dreams: Finding Truth in Unlikely Places
Send us Fan Mail This week on HOTLCast, Pastor Matt, Ryan, Cody, Mark, Nick, and the crew dive deep into a conversation sparked by two very different "At the…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] No More Hiding | HOTLWOOD 2026: K-Pop Demon Hunters
Send us Fan Mail In this message, Pastor Cody uses the Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters as a jumping-off point to explore one of the most important—and often…
HOTLCAST[HOTL's Got Questions] Is Drinking a Sin?
Send us Fan Mail The HOTLCast crew tackle one of the most common faith questions they receive: is drinking alcohol a sin? They dig into what the Bible actually…
HOTLCASTWho's Your Empty Chair?
Send us Fan Mail Cyle, Ryan, and Mark record with a literal empty chair — two regulars are out — but it ends up being the perfect backdrop for this episode…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Empty Chair — Who Are You Reaching For?
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful outdoor worship service at Somerset Beach Campground, Pastor Cyle brings together multiple churches and campuses for a united…
HOTLCAST[HOTL's Got Questions] Who is Cain's Wife?
Send us Fan Mail One of the most common questions skeptics ask about the Bible — and one that Christians sometimes struggle to answer. In this episode, we dig…
HOTLCASTThe Unexpected Plan — How God Rewrites Your Story
Send us Fan Mail Cyle, Ryan, Matt, and Mark, kick things off with a laugh about Mark's fading pink hair from a recent student challenge, then take a detour…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Rewritten: Trusting God When Your Story Doesn't Go as Planned | HOTLWOOD: Solo Mio
Send us Fan Mail Life doesn't always go according to plan — and that's okay. In this message, Pastor Cyle uses the movie Solo Mio as a jumping-off point to…
HOTLCASTDreaming Big God's Way
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, Cyle, Cody, Ryan, and Mark reunite to recap Sunday's sermon from the Holla Woods series, inspired by the…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Dream Big, Surrender Bigger | HOTLWOOD: Goat
Send us Fan Mail What does a basketball-playing goat have to do with your life's purpose? In this week's message from our HOTLWOOD sermon series — where we…
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[SERMON] You Good, Bro?
Send us Fan Mail In this Father's Day message, Pastor Ryan — a Marine combat veteran and new pastor at Heart o' the Lakes Church — delivers a raw and personal…
HOTLCASTNew Faces, Big Updates, & Staying Grounded in Faith
Send us Fan Mail In this week's HOTLCast, Pastor Matt is joined by Pastor Mark and Sarah — the Brooklyn Campus's new secretary — for a special introductory…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Peace That Doesn't Make Sense | Philippians 4
Send us Fan Mail In this sermon from Philippians 4, Pastor Cyle explores the biblical antidote to anxiety — a topic more relevant than ever in our…
HOTLCASTWhat Do You Treasure? Faith, Time, and Summer Camp
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, Pastor Matt sits down with Ryan and Carver to unpack the previous Sunday's sermon on treasure from the Book…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Rubbish or Riches: What Are You Really Chasing? | Philippians 3
Send us Fan Mail In this message from Philippians 3, Pastor Cyle Young of Heart o' the Lakes Church asks a simple but piercing question: Are you knowing about…
HOTLCASTThe Mind of Christ: Choosing Others Over Yourself
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, Cyle, Ryan, Matt, and Mark dig into Philippians 2 and the concept of the "mind of Christ" — what it really…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Crown or Cross? — the Humility That Changes Everything | Philippians 2
Send us Fan Mail In this message from Heart o' the Lakes Church, we dive into Philippians 2 and the countercultural concept of humility. In a world that…
HOTLCASTIs Masturbation a Sin? | Faith Questions
Send us Fan MailIs masturbation a sin? It's one of the most avoided questions in the church — but Cyle, Cody, and Ryan tackle it head-on on this episode of…
HOTLCASTChains or Joy? — Philippians & the Choice That Changes Everything
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cody, Ryan, and Mark talk about Cyle's new series through the book of Philippians — one of the most joyful letters in all of…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Joy in Chains | Philippians 1
Send us Fan Mail • In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Cyle explores one of the most counterintuitive truths in Scripture: the gospel travels well in…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] Viz. — Clarifying What Matters Most
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be clear about what you believe? In this message, Pastor Cyle Young of Heart o' the Lakes Church dives into one small but…
HOTLCASTIs it a Sin to get a Tattoo? | Faith Questions
Send us Fan Mail Is getting a tattoo a sin? Cyle, Cody, and Ryan tackle one of the church's most debated questions on this episode of Faith Questions. From…
HOTLCASTBack on the Main Quest: Living for What Actually Counts
Send us Fan Mail Cyle, Cody, Ryan, and Mark wrap up the Side Quest sermon series by tackling the ultimate Main Quest — knowing Christ and making Him known…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Main Quest — Knowing Jesus and Making Him Known | Side Quest Life
Send us Fan Mail In this concluding message of the "Side Quest" series, the speaker uses the world of video games as a lens to examine life's ultimate purpose…
HOTLCASTDo Pets Go to Heaven? | Faith Questions
Send us Fan Mail Do dogs go to heaven? It's one of the most personal questions people ask about faith — and in this episode of Faith Questions, we dig into…
HOTLCASTPeople Quest: How NPCs in Life Point Us to Jesus
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, Cyle, Matt, Ryan, and Mark dive deep into the "Side Quest Life" series — exploring how the people around us…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] People Are the Quest: Seeing Others the Way Jesus Did | Side Quest Life
Send us Fan Mail In this third installment of the Side Quest Life series, Pastor Cyle uses the concept of non-playable characters (NPCs) from video games to…
HOTLCASTSide Quests, Main Quests, and Following the Light of God
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, hosts Cyle, Ryan, Carver, and Mark celebrate some exciting church milestones — new leadership roles, a…
HOTLCAST[SERMON] The Light: Living on the Main Quest with Jesus | Side Quest Life
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Cyle uses the video game metaphor of a "quest line" to challenge believers to stop wandering through life's side quests — hobbies…