THE MOUNTAIN CHURCH

Often times the subject of church as a business is taboo. Is the church also a business? Should the church establish a business model? Today the guys are joined by Miles Loupe who is an entrepreneur and close friend of Donovan and Samuel. The three discuss what business looks like in the church currently and discuss what's really the important thing to emphasise when it comes to church and business.

The Word continues at The Mountain. Pastor Samuel talks about our words with one another and how they impact one another.

On this special episode of the podcast we are having you take a listen to the debut episode of the, "I Love My City Podcast." This podcast is designed with the intention of helping answer one simple question. How do you love a city well? The show is hosted by Samuel Goulet and Mike Hatch. The two are local pastors and leaders in the city of Las Vegas. Weekly they are joined by city officials and influencers trying to answer how to love the city and how others can have a heart for theirs as well.

Today on the pod the guys welcome in friend of the show and Sam's wife Jessica.The three reminisce and mainly talk about commitment. what does it look like to be committed to Christ? They discuss what it means to be committed to One another as well as what it is that God has intended for us.

We are back for another discussion here on the pod. Donovan and Sam Welcome back their friend, Tim Rowland, to talk about different church camps. So many times we see different churches have different expressions but how do we learn to live in harmony with one another even when some camps don't get along. The three explore this topic and how its pertain to their experiences and give insight as to how we approach one another daily.

In the final episode of the series, 'Plastic,' Pastor Samuel dives into seeing others through their perspective. We explore the nature of what and how others experience Jesus by highlighting the four Gospels of; Matthew, mark, Luke, and John.

We continue the series of Plastic here at The Mountain Church. Pastor Samuel discusses what means to live in truth and not be deceived by what makes us comfortable in our walks with Jesus.

It was an All In Sunday at The Mountain Church. Our All In services are always a treat for us as we welcome in people to the kingdom with love as they get baptized. Our friend, Tim Rowland continues the tradition of speaking about going All In with Jesus and one another.

We are back with another discussion and joined by fourth time guest and great friend Tana Whitton. The three talk about the structure and hierarchy specifically in the church and how it has and is impacting churches across the world.

Another discussion hot and ready here for you. This time the guys welcome back friend of the show and the most handsome French Canadian you'll ever know, Nick Paulhus. The three discuss living a life that is sold out for God and ask the question; Is it possible to be a christian and not practicing every tradition in the culture? A thoughtful discussion were sure you will enjoy.

We are back with a discussion here on the pod and with a good friend, and first time guest of the show, Wayne Lee. Wayne, is the Pastor of Worship Life Church in Alabama and has stopped by to talk to the guys all about prophetic legacy. We see the prophetic talked about from past present to future. The three begin to dissect the importance of establishing the culture as well as its necessity.

We are in a new month which means a new series here at The Mountain. Our new series entitled, "Plastic," is all about what it means to be a genuine Christian and how we can get out of the mire of appearing fake, artificial, or plastic.

We wrap up the series here on the pod and discuss what it means to be obedient. While on the mountain top we hear from the Lord about our cities and cultures but to really practice what we hear it requires great faith and obedience. Pastor Samuel talks to us about what it means to be obedient to the encounters we have with God.

Our series Mountain Top continues here on the pod and this week its all about obedience. Pastor Samuel talks to us about hearing the voice of God and how we learn to obey His voice in our lives.

Its a season and new year here at The Mountain Church and we have a new series for youI Have you wondered what it would be like to experience God fully in your life? What does that take? This series entitled, "Mountain Top," will explore how we go up to God and really have a transformative experience with Him that's full of thoughts and ideas that we bring down to shape narratives and cultures.

It's another discussion here on the pod. Donovan and Samuel welcome their a life long friend Grant Garcia. The three discuss Grant's journey from a young man to now and how God made an impact on him in his battles with addiction and how he continues to over come it.

Our final episode on family and the final series of 2019 is here. Pastor Samuel wraps up what has been an amazing series on Family Culture by discussing our pursuits and where to go from here!

Today on the podcast we welcome back Jebron Thompson as he discusses the victories and trials of Family Culture. He explores the grieving process of loss and when it comes to family its always too soon to quit.

We continue to discuss family Culture here on The Mountain Podcast and welcome back Tim Rowland! Tim discusses the importance of Family Culture by discussing the topic of marriage. He explores Mary and Jospeh's journey as well as his own and how we can continue to have our marriages flourish and be successful.

The podcast machine rolls on and we continue to talk narrative journeys here on The MTN pod. This week Donovan and Sam are joined by their friend and spouse of last weeks guest, the wonderful Scott Little. Scott attends The Mountain Church and is a creative revivalist who shares what God has done in his life as well as what his current role in community looks like as a man here to do the will of God.

We continue the series of Family Culture here at The Mountain Church. Pastor Samuel delves into what it means to have wisdom in a family setting. Sam, takes you on his own personal journey on wisdom and how to apply wisdom to family dynamics in and out of the church and into the home.

On this special episode of the podcast, we are exploring what we like to call, "Narrative Journey's." We will bring on guests to talk about their journeys and walks with Jesus and how it has impacted their lives and role it plays in their story. Our first Narrative Journey guest is Beth Little. Beth is a member of the Mountain Church community. She has an amazing creative heart of gold and shares with Samuel and Donovan how she arrived to the place she's at today.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Its a special episode of the podcast on this wonderful day and were with our good friend of the show Lawrence Ana. The guys talk about their family traditions around the holidays and discuss the topic of tradition and how it plays a part in our everyday lives.

Today Pastor Samuel continues his sermon series on Family Culture. Specifically he focuses on making things new. At times families may be stuck in their ways or adjust circumstances to the pattern of a family members past behaviors. Instead, what if we championed a narrative of having courage to look past those circumstances and start to begin to make things new in our family dynamics.

Family Culture is moving right along here on The MTN podcast. Today we discuss the topic of approach. Mainly, how do we approach and engage in others with a lens of Jesus. Its essential to sustaining a healthy church and practice family.

Today on The MTN podcast we continue our series on Family Culture. Pastor Samuels discuss and focuses on who we are in relation to a family and how we approach to fitting in. It's a thoughtful discussion on identity and how God shapes our hearts to find who we are thorough him.

It's a new series here at The MTN. Going into the holiday season we are moving from Church Culture to Family Culture. What does it mean to be in or to establish a family? Pastor Samuel kicks off this dynamic series focusing on family and what kind of culture we develop with one another.

Its time to wrap up the theme of Church Culture. Pastor Samuel discusses and encourages the phrase of, "Do not be conformed." At the heart of most church cultures the goal in our transformation is to not be conformed but to be renewed in mind and in spirit.

We continue with church culture here at MTN with our very own Pastor Samuel. He discusses the church cultures we grew up in and how they played an impact on our walk with Jesus. We ask the question; What does it looks like to adopt a culture of loving like Jesus did?

Today on the podcast we are back at it with a very interesting discussion. Kayne West has recently come out with a brand new gospel inspired album. Christians have flocked to what the album says and loves the transformation of Kayne. The guys discuss the churches desire to be relevant with pop culture and bring on staff member and local Kayne expert Andrew Gonzalez to discuss.

Today on the show Samuel welcomes Pastor Mike Hatch. He is a Pastor in Las Vegas who has dedicated his ministry to unifying churches and people in the city through gatherings and prayer. The two discuss what church unity looks like in the current culture were in and how we can get better by learning to unify and be one as God intended.

On this episode the fellas continue their talk on Church Culture but specifically ask the question of why are we here on a regular basis at church? This question can seem a little risky but necessary. Why do you go to church? Is it the speaker? The worship? The community? We all have our reasons but figuring it out the true reason for all we do helps shape culture! Turn up and tune in with the guys right here on The Mountain Podcast!

Today we present episode two of our theme here at The Mountain. This time we focus on the topic of behavior in Church Culture. Shaping behaviors has looked a certain way in the church but have we gone about it all wrong? How do we look at the behavior of others and how it relates to making impact in our current landscape? Thought provoking stuff that is sure to make you look at people in a whole new light.

We are diving into a new theme here at The Mountain all about Church Culture. What is Church Culture? This is a question we are constantly asking. Church has been around for thousands of years but how did we get to where we are now? Pastor Sam dives right in and entices us with bold ideas and concepts on Church Culture.

On this episode of the pod the fellas discuss "Church Culture." Specifically the ideology and the theology of different church cultures around the world. The two talk about the general structure of a church service, to what is being talked about from platform and how did we get to the formula were at today! Tune up and tune in on this interesting episode of The Mountain Podcast.

It's All In Sunday at The Mountain. This week we continue the theme of 'Our Story,' and how living an All In lifestyle coincides with it. Our friend Tim Rowland brings a great message full of heart and inspiration for us as we continue to share our stories.

On this episode of the podcast the guys welcome back long time friend of the pod Tana Whitton. The three discuss the narratives of the leadership models that are vision driven vs community and locally driven. Which one is the right and which is the one needing improvement? This discussion is one that tackles local and large scale churches as well as business and even house holds. So turn up and tune in right here on The Mountain Podcast!

We are three weeks into our series here at The Mountain called, "Our Story." Pastor Sam continues this week and shares on Ambition and Conflict. Do our ambitions sometimes ruffle feathers or cause conflict if so how do we manage it? This one is a doozy!

Pastor Sam continues his series here at The Mountain on 'Our Story.' This episode Sam talks with us about learning to partner with other people's stories and how to include others narratives into our own.

We are in a brand new sermon series here at The Mountain entitled, "Our Story." Pastor Sam dives into this interesting topic of our story by starting with how we look at telling our story with a me vs. we mentality. What does it look like to be healthy in the management of self and still having the impact of many?

We wrap up the sermon series, 'Change,' here at The Mountain. Pastor Samuel concludes the last five weeks on Change with the topic of 'Limits.' What is your limit? How do you manage it? How do you grow it? Knowing the answers to these and many other questions regarding our limits are essential to change. Here Sam will break it down for us and guide us to finding, owning, growing, and handling our limits for change.

We continue the topic of Change this month and focus on this episode is on the topic of Confession. Change also occurs when there is confession but how, when, what, and who do we confess to? Pastor Sam breaks down what confession looks like in our lives and how it impacts the change we desire.

The boys are here with a new discussion and this time it's all about discipleship. Throughout history discipleship has been the cornerstone of the church but how is the practice evolving today? The two discuss what has worked over the years and what is changing in gathering, connecting, and discipling. So turn up and tune in right here on The Mountain podcast.

The Mountain continues its series on, "Change." This week, Pastor Sam talks about how change can come through the form of healing. Whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual, healing can be a step to help you continue the change you need for your life.

On this episode of the podcast the guys welcome their friend, first time guest (kind of) and lead Pastor of Jesus Culture, Banning Liebscher. The three dive right into a good time with one another but narrow in on what it means to be relevant while authoring the culture of Jesus. This one is sure to make you laugh and be the perfect pick up for the day. So tune up and tune in right here on The Mountain Podcast.

The theme of, 'Change,' continues here at The Mountain. Samuel continues with his sermon entitled, "Its not you, it me." We explore the concept of how there's a way that we explore and there's a way God explores concepts and how to marry the two.

Its time for a new sermon series here at The Mountain. This month we're exploring the concept of, "Change." Samuel discusses with us what the patterns of change look like in our lives and pursuit to love others and Jesus well.

On this episode of the podcast the guys welcome first time guest and renowned speaker from Bethel Church, Kris Vallotton. The guys begin to discuss how, as a society, we learn to embrace those who have come before us and those who come after in shaping culture and enhancing narratives. Its a thoughtful discussion that delves into themes of learning to overcome insecurity and practicing an authentic lifestyle. So turn up and tune in right here on the Mountain Podcast.

Pastor Sam is back at The Mountain fresh off of spending time with his new baby daughter and with a great word for loving our city. Samuel shows us what it means to daily love everyone you come in contact with in your city and how religion kills the possibility of learning to love a city.

This truly is a special sermon from a very special person of the house, Pastor Denise Goulet. She lays it all out, real and raw for us on what loving Las Vegas has looked like for her for the last 26 years and what it means to truly love a city.