//podcastplus.net/feed/real-life-church-podcast~a7cf7fd4 Welcome to the weekly podcast of Real Life Church in Kansas City led by Pastor Sean Petrie. To learn more, visit our website. https://reallifechurchkc.com Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:03:50 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/107976412/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-7%2F4ea4f960-9f08-2361-27df-98f69f29d53a.m4a We all feel it at times—the pull to go through life alone. Maybe it feels safer. Maybe past hurt makes you hesitant. Maybe it just feels easier to keep to ourselves. But here’s the truth: You weren’t made to do life alone. This Sunday at Real Life, we’re asking the question: “Do I really need to do life together?”  We’ll be looking at God’s design for community, and how some of the most powerful words we can ever hear are simply: “Me too.” Here’s what’s happening: A message that meets us in the tension of isolation vs. community—and why God’s first action for the church was to be together. Real stories from Life Group leaders about the power of finding healing and strength in relationships. Opportunities to connect and step into a Life Group this fall—don’t wait for someone to find you; come discover the gift of being known. This could be your season to move from isolation to community. Don’t miss it. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:08:07 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/107976412/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-7%2F4ea4f960-9f08-2361-27df-98f69f29d53a.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/107608734/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-31%2F043d371a-9a1a-b0fa-6f2f-793661746d03.m4a This Labor Day weekend, if you’ve ever wondered if all your hard work really matters, you’re not alone. Solomon wrestled with it. The disciples wrestled with it. And maybe you have too. Jesus gives us a greater purpose that turns the mundane into meaningful. Join us this weekend at Real Life as we continue our series “The Elephant in the Room”—where we’re talking about the tough questions most people are afraid to ask.  You’ll discover: • Why your job alone can never satisfy your soul. • How God uses even the ordinary parts of your life to display His glory. • The greater purpose you were created for that can change everything. Don’t miss this powerful and practical message! Come in person and experience what God is doing in the room—or watch online with your family. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:14:19 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/107608734/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-31%2F043d371a-9a1a-b0fa-6f2f-793661746d03.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/107608563/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-31%2Fe397b431-e77d-c66b-d775-141504298a02.m4a If God is really good, why does He allow so much pain? Why does it feel like some prayers go unanswered? Why do I still feel broken, lonely, or unseen? These are the questions we carry in secret, but here’s the good news:  God is not afraid of your questions. In fact, His Word shows us that He is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm34:18), He hears our cries, and even our tears are like prayers before him. This message you’ll discover: Why God doesn’t waste your pain How His patience and kindness are designed to lead us to Him, not push us away What to do when God feels silent or distant How to join Christ’s victory procession and let Him give your pain a purpose Don’t carry your questions alone  -The Elephant in the Room is a safe place to wrestle with doubts, find hope in Jesus, and discover you are never alone. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:07:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/107608563/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-31%2Fe397b431-e77d-c66b-d775-141504298a02.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106987199/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-17%2Fa27433c3-fed9-1971-0cd2-ac2ae4c04f9a.m4a Come together to celebrate something eternal. We’ll be sharing the powerful stories of Youth Camp and Kids Camp — moments where the Gospel was heard, hearts were opened, and lives were forever changed. Students gave their lives to Jesus. Kids discovered God’s love in a real and personal way. Seeds of faith were planted that will grow for years to come. This isn’t just about a summer highlight — it’s about heaven rejoicing, and us joining in.It’s about seeing the faces of the next generation lit up with hope and purpose. It’s about believing that the best is still ahead for them… and for us as a church. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:57:15 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106987199/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-17%2Fa27433c3-fed9-1971-0cd2-ac2ae4c04f9a.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106987199/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-17%2Fa27433c3-fed9-1971-0cd2-ac2ae4c04f9a.m4a Come together to celebrate something eternal. We’ll be sharing the powerful stories of Youth Camp and Kids Camp — moments where the Gospel was heard, hearts were opened, and lives were forever changed. Students gave their lives to Jesus. Kids discovered God’s love in a real and personal way. Seeds of faith were planted that will grow for years to come. This isn’t just about a summer highlight — it’s about heaven rejoicing, and us joining in.It’s about seeing the faces of the next generation lit up with hope and purpose. It’s about believing that the best is still ahead for them… and for us as a church. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:57:15 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106987199/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-17%2Fa27433c3-fed9-1971-0cd2-ac2ae4c04f9a.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106684395/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F0cf00170-0ac5-3b60-c2c7-c35b00d49783.m4a This week’s message is exactly what your heart needs if:  • You’re stuck waiting for answers that haven’t come  • You're unsure how to follow God when the road ahead is foggy  • You’re wrestling with a calling that doesn’t seem to make sense  We’re diving into The Chosen – Season 4, Episode 1 ("Entry") and unpacking a powerful moment from John 12—Jesus' Triumphal Entry. What looked confusing at first became crystal clear after the resurrection. And the same might be true for you. You’ll walk away with 3 practical tools to help you follow Jesus when life feels uncertain: 1. Muscle Confusion – Why God allows trials to strengthen your faith 2. Unorthodox Methods – How God uses strange and unexpected paths to fulfill His purpose 3. You’ll Know More Later – Why clarity often comes after obedience Come hear how God uses foolish things, murky moments, and even you—to fulfill His greater story. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:56:10 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106684395/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F0cf00170-0ac5-3b60-c2c7-c35b00d49783.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106684395/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F0cf00170-0ac5-3b60-c2c7-c35b00d49783.m4a This week’s message is exactly what your heart needs if:  • You’re stuck waiting for answers that haven’t come  • You're unsure how to follow God when the road ahead is foggy  • You’re wrestling with a calling that doesn’t seem to make sense  We’re diving into The Chosen – Season 4, Episode 1 ("Entry") and unpacking a powerful moment from John 12—Jesus' Triumphal Entry. What looked confusing at first became crystal clear after the resurrection. And the same might be true for you. You’ll walk away with 3 practical tools to help you follow Jesus when life feels uncertain: 1. Muscle Confusion – Why God allows trials to strengthen your faith 2. Unorthodox Methods – How God uses strange and unexpected paths to fulfill His purpose 3. You’ll Know More Later – Why clarity often comes after obedience Come hear how God uses foolish things, murky moments, and even you—to fulfill His greater story. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:56:10 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106684395/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F0cf00170-0ac5-3b60-c2c7-c35b00d49783.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106683532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F80fe805f-cf18-f09c-1dc5-d379dc66fc6d.m4a If you’ve ever struggled with:  • The need to control everything • Constant anxiety • Pleasing everyone around you. • Feeling like you need to earn God’s love by doing more …then this message is for you.  We’re unpacking Luke 10:38-42, the story of Mary and Martha, and learning how to find The Rhythms of a Healthy Soul in a world that won’t slow down. You'll walk away with 4 practical truths that can reset your soul and refresh your relationship with God. Learn how to stop confusing good things with God things Discover why rest is not laziness—it’s worship Learn how to stop confusing good things with God things Discover why rest is not laziness—it’s worship  Don't miss it—your soul needs this. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:24:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106683532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F80fe805f-cf18-f09c-1dc5-d379dc66fc6d.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106683532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F80fe805f-cf18-f09c-1dc5-d379dc66fc6d.m4a If you’ve ever struggled with:  • The need to control everything • Constant anxiety • Pleasing everyone around you. • Feeling like you need to earn God’s love by doing more …then this message is for you.  We’re unpacking Luke 10:38-42, the story of Mary and Martha, and learning how to find The Rhythms of a Healthy Soul in a world that won’t slow down. You'll walk away with 4 practical truths that can reset your soul and refresh your relationship with God. Learn how to stop confusing good things with God things Discover why rest is not laziness—it’s worship Learn how to stop confusing good things with God things Discover why rest is not laziness—it’s worship  Don't miss it—your soul needs this. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:24:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106683532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F80fe805f-cf18-f09c-1dc5-d379dc66fc6d.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106067115/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-27%2F1f96fdb3-f53d-d922-af14-b94d7e7fcd4f.m4a Have you ever felt like God didn’t answer your prayer? This message is one you can’t afford to miss. Whether you’re walking through disappointment, waiting on healing, or feeling like your faith is worn thin, “The Miracle You Never Saw Coming” is a powerful reminder that God is at work even when it doesn’t feel like it. We’ll take a deep dive into the story of “Little James” from The Chosen, unpacking what it means to trust Jesus even when you still walk with a limp. You’ll walk away with 3 biblical truths that will help you face pain and suffering with faith and courage. If you’ve ever wondered: • Why didn’t God heal me? • Can God still use me if I’m broken? • What’s the purpose in this pain? Come hear how God does His deepest work in the hardest seasons—and how your greatest miracle might be the one He’s doing in your heart. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:44:05 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/16b2968c/podcast/play/106067115/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-27%2F1f96fdb3-f53d-d922-af14-b94d7e7fcd4f.m4a