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The Grove Church
Weekly Teachings from The Grove Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Please visit our website at www.thegrovechurch.org Fully Devoted, World Changing, Followers of Christ.
Episodes
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It is Finished
This week in our Easter series, we discussed the real significance of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection—moving beyond misconceptions to understand who Jesus…
The Grove ChurchThe Parable of the Good Samaritan
This week on Cultivate, we dug into the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25–37—a story you’ve probably heard, but maybe haven’t considered from every…
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Be Prepared
This week in our Easter series, we discussed what it really means to follow Jesus when life gets unpredictable and overwhelming. Charlie walked us through John…
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Connected to the Vine
This week in our Esster series, we discussed what it means to thrive in the midst of life’s challenges through staying connected to Jesus. Drawing from John…
The Grove ChurchParable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
This week on Cultivate, we explored Jesus’ Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18. Charlie Loften and Bagel Boone dove into the story’s…
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The Promise of the Holy Spirit
This week in our Easter series, we discussed what Jesus meant when He told His disciples that it was actually to their advantage for Him to leave so the Holy…
The Grove ChurchThe Parable of the Debtor
This week on Cultivate, we explored the parable of the debtor from Luke 7:36–50. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone dug into the story where Jesus is invited to…
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Jesus is the Way
This week in our Easter series, we discussed what it means to find hope and peace in uncertain times by focusing on the person of Jesus. Charlie Loften…
The Grove ChurchThe Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
This week on Cultivate, we dove into the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant from Matthew 18:21–35. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone unpacked Jesus’ conversation…
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Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
This week in our Easter series, we discussed what it means to truly know and follow Jesus, especially in the moments leading up to His betrayal. Drawing from…
The Grove ChurchParable of the Lost Son
This week on Cultivate, we discussed the Parable of the Lost Son from Luke 15 and the incredible depth of God’s love for all of us—no matter how far we’ve…
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The Blessing of Love and Service
This week in our Upper Room series, we discussed Jesus’ powerful act of service during the Last Supper, as recorded in John 13. Spencer walked us through the…
The Grove ChurchThe Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin
This week on Cultivate, we explored the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin from Luke 15:1–10. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone unpacked how Jesus…
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The Joy of Generosity
This week in our Philippians series, we discussed what it really means to trust God’s promises—especially those found in Philippians 4. Focusing on well-loved…
The Grove ChurchHow Should We Study Parables? Context, Culture, and Application | Q&A Pt.2
This week on Cultivate, we dove into how to faithfully approach Jesus’ parables and what it means to study them today. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone…
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The Joy of Living for Christ
This week in our Philippians series, we discussed what it means to truly thrive in the Christian life. Drawing from Philippians 3:15–4:7, Charlie Loften…
The Grove ChurchThe Context Behind Jesus’ Parables | QA Pt.1
This week on Cultivate, we kicked off a special Q&A conversation exploring the context into which Jesus stepped and the big questions that shaped His ministry…
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Rejoice in the Lord
This week in our Philippians series, we discussed how real joy is found not in our achievements, status, or past—but in a relationship with Christ. Mark shared…
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The Joy of Obedience
This week in our Philippians series, we discussed what it truly means to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling,” looking closely at Philippians…
The Grove ChurchThe Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
This week on Cultivate, we explored the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl from Matthew 13. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone dove into these simple…
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The Joy of Being Selfless
This week in our Philippians series, we discussed how joy is made complete through unity and selflessness in the body of Christ. Drawing from Philippians…
The Grove ChurchThe Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
This week on Cultivate, we explored the parable of the mustard seed and the yeast from Matthew 13. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone unpacked how Jesus used…
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Joy on Purpose
This week in our Philippians series, we discussed what it means to choose joy, even when life is uncertain or difficult. Building from Philippians 1:18–30…
The Grove ChurchParable of the Weeds
This week on Cultivate, we dug into the Parable of the Weeds from Matthew 13, exploring what Jesus really meant when He described the kingdom of heaven as a…
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Joy on Purpose
This week in our Philippians series, we discussed the powerful theme of finding true joy and purpose regardless of our circumstances. Mark introduced the book…
The Grove ChurchThe Parable of the Sower
This week on Cultivate, we kicked off our Parables series by diving into the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone explored…
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Responding to Jesus
This week in our 1 off 2025 series, we discussed how Jesus calls us to respond to Him with genuine humility and childlike faith. Drawing from Luke 18:9–17, Ben…
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The Promise of the Prince of Peace
This week in our Christmas series, we discussed the promise of hope and light found in Isaiah 9, as Charlie Loften shared how God meets His people in seasons…
The Grove ChurchThe Heart of Parables: Big Truths in Simple Stories
This week on Cultivate, we kicked off our new series exploring the parables of Jesus—those simple yet profound stories that invite us to dig deeper into who…
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Jesus the Righteous Branch
This week in our Advent Promises series, we discussed what it means to trust God’s promises even when fulfillment feels far off. Drawing from Jeremiah 23…
The Grove ChurchGuiding Kids Toward God: Balancing Truth, Freedom, and Fun
This week on Cultivate, we dove into the practical and sometimes tricky questions around teaching kids about faith and theology. Charlie Loften and Natalie…
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The Promise of a Forever Kingdom
This week in our A Promise Kept series, we discussed God’s covenant with King David and what it means for us today. Charlie Loften walked us through 2 Samuel…
The Grove ChurchTeaching Kids Big Truths: Making Everyday Moments Count
This week on Cultivate, we dove into practical ways to teach theology to our kids, especially if we didn’t have it modeled for us growing up. Charlie Loften…
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Blessed to Be a Blessing
This week in our Promises series, we discussed how God’s blessings are meant to flow through us—not just to us. Charlie Loften led us through Genesis 12 and…
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The Promised Annihilation of Evil
This week in our xmas w1 series, we discussed the power of God’s promises and what it means to live with hope in the midst of spiritual battles. Guest speaker…
The Grove ChurchTeaching Kids Theology: Making Big Ideas Simple
This week on Cultivate, we dove into the practical side of teaching kids theology—where to begin, what essentials matter, and how to make faith accessible in…
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Elijah and the Chariot of Fire
This week in our Elijah series, we discussed what makes Elijah such a significant figure in the Bible—and why his story still matters today. Drawing from 2…
The Grove ChurchFinding Peace in the End Times: A Guide for Curious Christians
This week on Cultivate, we dove into the different perspectives Christians have about the end times by exploring premillennial, amillennial, and postmillennial…
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Where Do We Turn in Tough Times?
This week in our Elijah series, we discussed how the life of Elijah offers practical wisdom for our everyday faith, especially in moments of discouragement…
The Grove ChurchUnderstanding the End Times: Revelation and Real-Life Faith
This week on Cultivate, we dove into the question, “Why should we study Revelation?” with Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone. Drawing from the final book of the…
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Looking Up: Finding Faith and Contentment in a Distracted World
This week in our Elijah series, we discussed the story of Elijah’s confrontation with King Ahab from 1 Kings 21, diving into themes of jealousy, justice…
The Grove ChurchDenominations, Podcasts, and the Bride of Christ | Q&A Pt. 2
This week on Cultivate, we dove into questions around what it means for a church to have structure, tradition, and accountability—especially as a…
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Faith on the Mountain and in the Valley: Elijah’s Journey
This week in our Elijah series, we discussed the highs and lows of following God, through the lens of Elijah’s journey in 1 Kings 18 and 19. Mark helped us…
The Grove ChurchWhy Church Matters Ancient Roots, Modern Life | Q&A Pt.1
This week on Cultivate, Charlie and Abigail kicked off a Q&A conversation exploring big questions about the church—what it is, why we gather, and how ancient…
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Rediscovering the One True God
This week in our Elijah series, we discussed one of the Old Testament’s most dramatic showdowns—Elijah versus the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18. Charlie…
The Grove ChurchWhy Baptism Matters
This week on Cultivate, we took a deep dive into the topic of baptism—why it matters, what it means, and why it’s been so controversial throughout church…
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Faith in the Drought: Trusting the Provider
This week in our “Elijah” series, we looked at what it means to have faith in the Provider and Giver of life—even when the creek runs dry. In 1 Kings 17…
The Grove ChurchWhy Communion Matters
This week on Cultivate, we dove into the often-overlooked but deeply important topic of ecclesiology—the study of the church. Charlie and Abigail (a.k.a…
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The Powerful Prophet from Nowhere
This week in our “Elijah” series, we explored how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Almost nothing is known about Elijah before he suddenly…
The Grove ChurchTracing Church History: How We Got Here and Why It Matters
This week on Cultivate, we dove into the rich history and diversity of the church in our ongoing ecclesiology series. Charlie and Abigail traced the journey…
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Kingdom First: Finding Unity in a Divided World
This week in our Unity series, we discussed what it really means to live as citizens of God’s kingdom—together. Guest speaker Mark guided us through Matthew’s…
The Grove ChurchWhy Do We Do Church This Way? Rethinking Traditions
This week on Cultivate, we continued our deep dive into ecclesiology—the study of what it means to be the church. Charlie and Abigail tackled some big…
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Challenges to Unity
This week in our Unity series, we discussed the challenge of finding true unity in a world full of divisions—be they racial, cultural, political, or economic…
The Grove ChurchWhat Is the Church?
This week on Cultivate, we kicked off a new series on ecclesiology—exploring what “the church” truly is and why it matters. Charlie and Abigail dug into the…
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Holding Together: Navigating Conflict with Grace and Truth
This week in our Unity series, we discussed what it truly means to be united as followers of Jesus, especially during turbulent times in our culture. Drawing…
The Grove ChurchGrowing with the Spirit: Fruit, Gifts, and Everyday Faith - Pneumatology Q&A | Pt. 2
This week on Cultivate, we wrapped up our series exploring the Holy Spirit by tackling some of the big questions Christians often wrestle with: How do we truly…
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Why Unity Matters: Overcoming Division in the Church and Embracing Our Differences
This week in our Unity series, we discussed the challenges and beauty of living out genuine unity in the church. Charlie walked us through several key…
The Grove ChurchUnderstanding the Spirit’s Work: Then, Now, and in Us - Pneumatology Q&A | Pt. 1
In this week’s Cultivate episode, we continued our pneumatology series with a special Q&A on the Holy Spirit. Abigail brought both practical and theological…
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What is Oneness?
This week in our Unity series, we dug into the question: what is oneness? Mark helped us see that unity is not simply a nice idea but a powerful, God-given…
The Grove ChurchHow Different Traditions See the Holy Spirit
In this week’s Cultivate episode, we continued our pneumatology series by exploring the differences between evangelical and charismatic traditions…