The District Life Podcast

A thoughtful question can be a tremendous gift! This weeks gift came courtesy of our friend Hannah Harden! She asked, What about Christmas or the Christmas Story hits you different as an adult than as a child?Enjoy the conversation, hopefully it will stir some thought and maybe give you some question ideas for your holiday gatherings!

For our final episode of season 3, Travis and Eli sit down and discuss some closing concepts for this eight marks of spiritual formation series. We discuss the vital role of simply focusing our attention has in considering our formation day by day. When we realize that this life is in fact temporary, and that we've been called to be Ambassadors for Christ because of the salvation work of Jesus, then we keep a right perspective on life, eternity, sin, the gospel, and the purpose of our life!

This episode of the District Life Podcast features Brady Roberts and Steve Carter. We sit down and chat about our final mark in this series through the Eight Marks of Spiritual Formation, Missional Living. This can feel like such an intimidating pursuit because of the perceived difficulty of sharing faith with others, but missional living is integral to our living out the mission of Jesus in the world. Why hold onto something so good and not seek to give it away?Episode Links:How do I start conversations about God or Christianity - Youtube VideoSurprise The World - The Five Habits of Highly Missional People by Michael Frost

Every church talks about community — but what does it really take to build it? In this episode, Travis pulls back the curtain on how leaders actually think about community: the slow work, the unseen challenges, and the sacred moments that make it all worth it.Community isn’t a program or a marketing line — it’s people holding each other’s arms up when life gets heavy. It’s not about perfect depth, flawless structure, or fast results. It’s about staying long enough for God to shape something real.If you’ve ever wondered how to create meaningful connection in a culture that’s busy, distracted, and often lonely — this episode is for you.

In this episode, Travis sits down with David Phillips, founder of Brand 316, to talk about the powerful and often challenging journey of helping men re-integrate into life after incarceration. David shares stories of redemption, purpose, and second chances — and how his ministry is helping men rebuild their lives, reconnect with faith, and find meaningful work in our city.