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A lot of people today say, “I don’t need to go to church… I am the church.” And while there’s truth in that statement, Scripture shows us that following Jesus was never meant to happen in isolation.

In Episode 7 of the Ask A Pastor Podcast, Pastor Todd Barham unpacks what the Bible really teaches about being the church, biblical community, and why gathering with other believers still matters. From Romans 12 and Hebrews 10 to the example of the early church in Acts 2, this conversation challenges the modern mindset of disconnected Christianity and reminds us that the Body of Christ only functions properly when it’s connected together.

Whether you’ve experienced church hurt, struggled with organized religion, or questioned the importance of attending church, this episode offers biblical truth, encouragement, and practical wisdom for living out your faith in authentic community.

You may be able to pray alone, worship alone, and read your Bible alone—but you cannot fully live out the New Testament alone.

If you truly are the church… then live connected like the church.

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There’s something life-changing about being truly seen—not for who you’ve been, but for who Jesus is calling you to become. In Luke 5, Jesus walks up to Levi, a tax collector rejected by society, and speaks two simple words: “Follow me.” And in that moment, everything changes.

In this message from Hope Church Cleburne, we explore how Jesus calls us out of our old life, into His mission, and through a complete transformation that can’t fit inside old ways of thinking. This sermon challenges us to examine what we’re still holding onto, who’s missing from our table, and whether we’ve truly surrendered every part of our lives to Christ.

Through the powerful truths of Luke 5, we’re reminded that:
• Jesus calls us to leave behind what’s keeping us from fully following Him
• Jesus builds tables for the overlooked, broken, and hurting
• Jesus came to bring healing, not religion
• Following Jesus should produce joy, not just duty
• God wants to make us new—not simply improve the life we already planned

This message is both challenging and hope-filled, reminding us that transformation begins when we respond to the call of Jesus with complete surrender.

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This week on the Hope Church Cleburne Ask A Pastor Podcast, Pastor Todd Barham tackles one of the most talked-about and tension-filled questions Christians are asking today: “Should the church be involved in politics?”

In a culture where everything feels political and division seems louder than ever, this episode brings a biblical perspective to the conversation. Pastor Todd unpacks what Scripture says about government, political engagement, and the role of the church in today’s world—without compromising truth or losing sight of Jesus.

You’ll hear honest discussion about:

• The difference between being biblical and being political
• Why government has authority—but not ultimate authority
• The church’s role in speaking truth without becoming partisan
• How Christians can engage politically without idolizing politics
• The dangers of political apathy and political idolatry
• Practical ways believers can stay grounded in Scripture while navigating today’s culture

This episode is a reminder that our hope is not found in political parties, candidates, or elections—but in Christ alone.

“No election will save the world—Jesus already did.”

If you’ve struggled to know how faith and politics should intersect, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and help you think biblically in a divided world.

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