Overtime with Jim Putman

In this episode of Real Life Overtime, we launch into the new series titled "Unbelievable," starting with a foundational discussion on the existence of God. Jim Putman, together with Lance Wigton, Communications Director at Real Life, dig deeper into the faith dynamics between naturalism and theism, wrestling with scientific, philosophical, and biblical perspectives. This conversation aims to equip L...

Welcome back to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! In this deeply moving episode, Jim Putman, Pat Lessard, Jim Blazin, Gabe Cleave and Christian Putman revisit the final week of Jesus’ life—especially the tension and uncertainty of "Silent Saturday." The conversation centers around the confusing and painful moments the disciples faced, drawing parallels to our own seasons of waiting and silence. Each of the pastors shares personal sto...

In this episode of the Real Life Overtime podcast, Pastor Jim Putman and campus pastors Craig Miles, Jim Blazon, and Gabe Cleave gather to explore the kickoff of the new sermon series, The Weight of Glory. As Easter approaches, the team delves into the deeper meanings behind the events of Holy Week, the importance of living with eternal perspective, and how the resurrection transforms every aspect of our lives. It’s a conversation ...

This episode wraps up the “Five Questions” series by focusing on the home sphere, particularly the role of grandparents in the family’s discipleship mission. It challenges the idea that parenting ends at adulthood and explores how biological and spiritual families can form a powerful home team to raise mature disciples of Jesus.

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In this episode, Blake Whiteman, Jim Blazin, and host Jim Putman dive into the essential ro...

This episode continues the Real Life series on God's design for the home sphere, focusing on the biblical call to honor parents and raise children rooted in faith and purpose. The team unpacks Ephesians 5 and 6, diving into the complexities of parenting, childhood, and spiritual leadership within the home.

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Welcome back to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! This week, the sermon team unpacks one of the most heartfelt and ...

5 Questions: What Do We Do With Them Now? Parenting

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In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we continue our discussion from the Home Sphere series, tackling the question: What do I do with them now? Parenting is a journey filled with different seasons, challenges, and blessings. Our speakers dive into the biblical call to raise godly offspring and share practical insights on how to be present, intentional, and Christ...

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In this episode of Real Life Overtime, we dive deeper into the weekend’s message about marriage as part of The Five Questions series. This conversation explores God’s design for marriage, how two become one, and what it means to live in a covenantal relationship rather than a contractual one. The discussion also touches on practical challenges like divorce, infidelity, and abuse, offering biblical wisdom on navigating ...

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In this episode, Craig Miles is joined by Wayne Burnham, Sam Meredith, and Blake Whiteman as they unpack the final piece of the armor of God—the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17)—and its connection to prayer (Ephesians 6:18). They explore how knowing and wielding God’s Word is essential in spiritual battle and how prayer aligns us with God’s power. If you’ve ever wrestled with staying in the Word, praying with confi...

Protecting Our Minds with the Truth of the Gospel

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In this episode, our speakers unpack the significance of the helmet of salvation from Ephesians 6, a crucial piece of the armor of God. The battle of spiritual warfare takes place in the mind, and our salvation gives us the confidence to stand firm against the enemy’s attacks. Whether it’s doubt, fear, shame, or discouragement, we must continually remind ourselves of th...

Welcome back to Real Life Overtime! This week, we continue our series, The Real War, by exploring the Shield of Faith from Ephesians 6:16. Faith is more than belief—it’s an active trust in God that protects us from the enemy’s attacks. The enemy uses doubt, deception, and discouragement like fiery arrows, aiming to shake our confidence in God. But when we take up the sh...

Podcast Show Notes: The Real War – Week 4: The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

In this episode of Real Life Overtime, our speakers dive deeper into this weekend’s message on spiritual warfare, focusing on the shoes of the gospel of peace from Ephesians 6:15. They unpack how this piece of God’s armor helps us stand firm in faith while also being ready to advance with the good news of Jesus.

This conversation challenges us to rethink wh...

In this episode of Real Life Overtime, Sam Meredith, Christian Putman, and Titus Ledger dive deeper into this weekend’s message on spiritual warfare, focusing on the breastplate of righteousness from Ephesians 6. They discuss how this vital piece of God’s armor protects our hearts from the enemy's deception and accusations, encourages us to live out our new identity in Christ, and helps us stay grounded in truth during life’s battl...

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Overtime Podcast, where we dive deeper into our series, The Real War. This week, we explore spiritual warfare and the essential role of the "belt of truth" in the armor of God. As believers, we’re called to stand firm against the enemy's lies, and this episode unpacks what it means to live in truth—both intellectually and practically. We discuss how truth anchors the full ...