SAY THAT AGAIN with Pastor Jason

In Episode 3 of Say That Again, Pastor Jason Britt sits down with Angela Buckland and Chevas Phillips for a powerful, candid conversation about the relentless pursuit of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever felt like God was a distant concept or someone you were actively trying to avoid, this episode is a must-listen.
The team dives back into the "Familiar Stranger" series to explore how the Holy Spirit doesn't just wait for us to find Him—He actively seeks us out. From Angela’s intellectual quest for truth through philosophy to Chevas’s journey from resisting the "abrasive" presence of God to total surrender, this episode highlights the beautiful, diverse ways the Spirit "woos" us toward Jesus.
In this episode, we cover:
The Divine Hunter: Understanding how God pursues us before we even have the language for it.
Intellect vs. Revelation: Moving from studying religion as a "viable option" to experiencing the living Christ.
The "Chocolate Syrup" Reality: The difference between the Spirit being with us (Old Testament) and the Spirit being in us (New Testament).
Witnessing Transformation: How seeing a spouse or friend changed by the Spirit is the greatest evidence for faith.
📌 Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to this mid-week resource for the Bethlehem Church family.
01:03 – Meet the Guests: Introducing Angela Buckland and Chevas Phillips.
02:20 – Life Updates: Senior nights, "Ring Pops," and the journey toward an empty nest.
04:50 – The Familiar Stranger: Why we are camping out on the third Person of the Trinity.
05:25 – Seeking vs. Being Sought: How Christianity differs from every other world religion.
06:45 – Angela’s Story: From an agnostic quest for truth to John 10:14.
09:55 – C.S. Lewis and the "Click": When the intellectual search meets the Holy Spirit.
12:20 – Resisting the Presence: Chevas’s journey of feeling "uncomfortable" in worship.
15:45 – The Power of a Changed Life: Watching a husband move from "boyfriend" to "follower of Jesus."
18:45 – Chocolate Syrup & Milk: An illustration of the Holy Spirit's indwelling power.
20:40 – The Solomon Dilemma: Why wisdom without the Spirit lacks the power to obey.
26:10 – The Truest Voice: Learning to listen to the still, small voice of God.
29:40 – Fruit of the Spirit: Why rage is not a sign of the Spirit’s leading.
31:20 – Microwave Discipleship: You can't speed-run character formation.
33:17 – God Sounds Like His Word: Using Scripture as the primary tool for discernment.
42:30 – Access to the Father: We are as close to God as we choose to be.
44:40 – Pop Culture & Jesus: Navigating "Content Christianity" and celebrity faith.
47:35 – The Litmus Test: The Holy Spirit exalts Christ; false spirits use Him.
50:35 – Following Jesus over Personalities: Why your faith shouldn't be in a “basket of eggs."
50:57 – The Separation of Spirit and Truth: Why the church struggles to balance both.
51:50 – The Church Landscape: Defining Doctrinal, Missional, and Spirit-Filled churches.
54:10 – Living at the Center: Moving from suspicion of other traditions to curiosity and synergy.
55:40 – The Beauty of Mystery: Why the older you get, the fewer things you are "ironclad" on.
57:00 – Bethlehem Church's Mandate: Unity, Liberty, and Charity.
58:24 – Final Thoughts: Using this conversation as a tool for your spiritual growth.
Episode Resources: 
Bethlehem Church Familiar Stranger Series
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis 
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In Episode 2 of Say That Again, Pastor Jason Britt and Pastor Matt Piland sit down to discuss the "Aftermath" of the sermon series "Familiar Stranger." If you've ever felt like the Holy Spirit is more of a vague force than a present friend, this conversation is for you.
Jason and Matt pull back the curtain on the theology of the Trinity, moving past the "weirdness" often associated with the Holy Spirit to find the biblical truth of His personhood. They discuss the vital role the Spirit plays in the life of a believer—from conviction and comfort to empowering us for the mission of the Church.
In this episode, we cover:
The "Forgotten God": Why we struggle to relate to the Holy Spirit compared to the Father and Son.
Theology vs. Experience: Balancing biblical study with a real, felt relationship with God.
Practical Discernment: How to know when the Spirit is truly leading you.
📌 Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to Say That Again Episode 2.
01:45 – The "Aftermath" of the Familiar Stranger Series.
05:10 – Why we call the Holy Spirit a "Familiar Stranger."
09:30 – Is the Spirit a Person or a Force? Defining the Trinity.
14:20 – The "Tension" of the Spirit: Moving past the fear of the unknown.
19:55 – How the Holy Spirit speaks to us in daily life.
26:15 – The difference between "Emotionalism" and "Spirit-led" worship.
32:40 – Final Thoughts: Living a Spirit-filled week.
 Episode Resources: 
Athletes for Christ - Instagram
The Rise of Christianity by Rodney Stark
Bethlehem Church Familiar Stranger Series
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Say That Again with Pastor Jason," a new podcast from Bethlehem Church. In this episode, Pastor Jason Britt is joined by Pastor Jeremy Curtis to dive deeper into the weekend messages and explore what God is doing in our lives mid-week.
Together, they discuss the "Familiar Stranger" series and the often misunderstood role of the Holy Spirit. Is the Holy Spirit just a force to be wielded, or a person to be known? They unpack startling statistics about modern theology, the impact of the "Age of Reason" on our faith, and why the world today values spiritual experience over expertise.
Join the conversation as they tackle current events through a biblical worldview, discuss the reality of spiritual warfare behind cultural issues, and define what true Christian leadership looks like in a chaotic world.
Key Topics & Keywords:
Holy Spirit & Theology: Understanding the Spirit as a person, not a force.
Faith & Culture: Navigating the "Age of Reason" and a post-truth society.
Spiritual Warfare: Identifying the spiritual roots behind modern identity and cultural battles.
Leadership: Leading with a non-anxious presence and the Fruit of the Spirit.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Welcome
01:27 Introducing Jeremy Curtis
02:59 Why are we in a series about the Holy Spirit?
05:09 Familiar Stranger
07:31 Surveys on the Holy Spirit
09:20 The Spirit as a force we command vs. a Person we walk with
12:42 A shift in recent generations
16:15 Everything Jesus calls us to do is the opposite of our flesh
19:49 Bible churches & Spirit churches
27:01 The spiritual battle of our culture
33:28 The Spirit at work in the life of a leader
37:48 Final thoughts for the future
 
Episode Resources:
The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton
Bethlehem Church Familiar Stranger Series
CTAs:
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Like this video if this conversation encouraged you or gave you a new perspective on the Holy Spirit.
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Comment Below: What is your biggest question about the Holy Spirit? Let us know!

Jason Britt has been the Lead Pastor of Bethlehem Church in Winder, GA since 2011. His heart, along with the heart of Bethlehem Church, is to lead people to discover new life in Christ.
There are certain things Pastor Jason says during his weekly sermons that deserve to be discussed in greater depth - and this is the space to do it. Twice a month, we'll join Pastor Jason as he unpacks the implications and applications of the Scripture he preaches during a weekend at Bethlehem Church. The reality is that all of us are being discipled by something - our culture, our society, the people around us. We want to be discipled by Truth.