HouseFires Movement Podcast

In this roundtable conversation, Nick, CJ, and Tyler Schenzel gather without a script or agenda, allowing the discussion to unfold naturally as they reflect on what God has been doing in and through their churches. Drawing from recent experiences of joy, grief, repentance, and renewed hunger for the Lord, they explore what it looks like to pursue genuine holiness, remain rooted in Christ, and faithfully endure through seasons that ...

There are moments in Scripture when the call is simple: Wake up. Stay watchful. Be ready. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles repeatedly warn the Church to remain awake, endure to the end, guard against deception, and keep our lamps full of oil. In this episode, CJ and Leana share the heart behind Housefires Movement, a burden that has shaped their ministry from the very beginning: preparing the Bride for the ret...

What does biblical unity actually look like in a culture shaped by isolation, convenience, and individualism?

In this episode, Nick and CJ sit down with Tyler Schenzel to explore the challenges facing the modern Church and the invitation to something deeper. Together they discuss devotion, discipleship, spiritual maturity, and the kind of unity that is forged not through agreement alone, but through commitment, humility, and a shar...

In this episode of the HouseFires Movement Podcast, CJ, Leana, and Kayla have an honest conversation about the realities of postpartum...the struggles many mothers silently carry, the spiritual and emotional weight that can come with motherhood, and the hope found in Christ through it all.

From postpartum anxiety and overwhelm to community, healing, and learning to receive grace in difficult seasons, this episode is a reminder that...

Familiarity isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it’s what draws us closer to people, and it builds trust, connection, and intimacy. The longer you walk with someone, the more comfortable and known you become.

But what happens when that same familiarity starts to work against you?

In this episode, CJ and Nick unpack how familiarity with God, people, and even spiritual environments can slowly turn from something healthy in...

Jesus didn’t say “Go and make converts.” He said, “Go and make disciples.” Somewhere along the way, we started settling for decisions instead of transformation and for moments instead of lives that are actually formed.

In this conversation, we get honest about what discipleship really is and why so many of us have missed it. Not because we don’t care, but because we’ve overcomplicated it, o...

In this episode, Halie sits down with CJ and Leana to share her powerful testimony.

What began as a life marked by anxiety, addiction, broken relationships, and the adult entertainment industry became a story of radical transformation through an encounter with Christ. Halie opens up about the reality behind that lifestyle, the pull of identity and money, and the tension of walking out conviction when God began calling her out.

This...

Nick and CJ sit down with John Duncan to talk about men, discipleship, and the call to biblical responsibility. They unpack why many men feel disengaged in the Church today, how fatherlessness and culture play a role, and why discipleship and spiritual fatherhood are essential for the next generation.

This conversation isn’t meant to condemn men, but to encourage and equip them. Together, they point toward a deeper understand...

In this episode of the House Fires Movement Podcast, we respond to questions from people who feel called to start gatherings, ministries, or new expressions of church. Rather than offering a formula, we share lessons we’ve learned about heart posture, preparation, and obedience when stepping into something God may be leading.

We talk about the importance of examining motives, letting God prepare you in hidden seasons, and sur...

From viral sermons to prophetic accountability to Christian freedom, this episode covers several topics shaping today’s church culture. We discuss grace and surrender, testing what we hear, the importance of fear of the Lord, and how to speak truth in love without drifting into judgment or compromise. It’s a wide-ranging conversation, but the heart is simple: helping the church stay rooted in Scripture, humility, and re...

In this episode of the HouseFires Movement Podcast, CJ, Nick, and Mason talk about a kind of revival that does not rely on hype or constant excitement. They explore how boredom, stillness, and spiritual discipline are often where God does His deepest work.

The conversation challenges revival culture that chases emotional highs and asks a harder question. What happens when the room is quiet and it is just you and Jesus? Drawing from...

In this episode of the House Fires Movement Podcast, we talk honestly about modesty in the church - for women and men.

CJ, Leana, Leah, and special guest Niah share how Jesus reshaped their view of beauty, worth, and identity, and why modesty is less about strict dress codes and more about the heart and reflecting Christ.

We cover:

• Why modesty feels triggering & misunderstood

• How culture & social media shape our vie...

In this episode of the House Fires Movement podcast, we dive into why the process matters just as much as the calling itself. CJ and Leana unpack the pressure to rush ahead, the impact of social media on calling culture, and the danger of mistaking passion for maturity. They share their own journey through seasons of pruning, hiddenness, correction, and consecration. They also highlight biblical examples like David, Joseph, Moses, ...

What does Jesus actually mean when He says, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9)? In this episode, CJ, Nick, and Leah unpack why peacemakers are not the same as peacekeepers; and why avoiding conflict or stirring it up are both out of step with the heart of God.

Too often, we confuse keeping the peace with making peace. Avoiding conflict instead of restoring what’s broken. This episode dives into the diffe...

Nick, CJ, Leana, and Leah talk about what it means to live set apart in a culture that treats darkness like entertainment. They walk through the roots of Halloween, what Scripture says about the occult and celebrating death, and why some things are a clear no for believers. They also talk about the gray areas, personal conviction, and how to stay in unity without slipping into compromise or becoming legalistic. The goal is not to b...

In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode of the House Fires Movement Podcast, CJ and Nick are joined by their wives, Leana and Kayla, for an emotional conversation about miscarriage, grief, and finding hope through faith. Both couples share their own stories of loss, from the heartbreak of early miscarriages to the long road of waiting and the spiritual wrestling that followed.

Together, they reflect on loss, the ways faith...

Nick and CJ confront the rise of violence and murder they see as demonically influenced, reminding us that these are not political issues but spiritual battles between light and darkness. They urge the Church to reject passivity and respond with the truth of the gospel—anchored in Christ’s victory, filled with the Spirit, and bold in love and holiness.

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