Can you really encounter the living God today—or was that just for Bible times? In this special bonus episode, Becky and Zer sit down with our lead pastor, Jason Paredes, to talk about Encounter—a brand-new Wednesday night gathering designed for one purpose: to meet with God.

Jason unpacks a mind-blowing theory about Moses, Elijah, and the Transfiguration that reveals how God stands outside of space and time—and why that truth changes how we meet Him right now. Together, they explore how God still invites His people to experience His presence, not just learn about it.

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They tackle deep questions:

🔥 What does it actually mean to “encounter” God?

🔥 How is Encounter different from a prayer gathering?

🔥 Can anyone really experience God’s presence—or only the “spiritual”?

🔥 Why does confession matter before worship?

🔥 How do we prepare our hearts to meet with a holy God?

Whether you’ve walked with Jesus for decades or feel too far gone to start, this episode will remind you that God still says, “Come meet with Me.”

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

Matthew 17 — The Transfiguration

Exodus 19 & 34 — Moses on Mount Sinai

1 Kings 19 — Elijah’s encounter on Mount Horeb

Zechariah 12:10 — “They will look upon the one they have pierced”

💡 Key Takeaways:

✨ God is still inviting His people to encounter Him.

✨ Confession prepares your heart for His presence.

✨ You don’t have to be “good at prayer”—you just have to show up.

✨ The same God who met Moses and Elijah wants to meet with you.

🕊️ Encounter is every Wednesday at 6:30pm at our Pioneer Campus (2011 S. Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX 76012). Come hungry for His presence.

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Takeaways:

• The episode emphasizes the importance of encountering God and how it can profoundly transform one's life and perspective.
• Listeners are encouraged to approach God with openness and humility, recognizing their own brokenness and need for forgiveness.
• The speakers discuss the significance of Scripture and how understanding its entirety can enhance one's spiritual journey and connection with God.
• A central theme of the episode is that God invites the broken and weary to come to Him, assuring that no one is too far gone to seek His grace.

What does it really take to see a miracle? And how do you keep praying when God doesn’t answer the way you hoped? In this episode, Becky and Zer welcome a very special guest—Fielder’s lead pastor, Jason Paredes—to talk about prayer, miracles, and why faith is more about taking a step than measuring belief. From Jason’s personal story of instant healing to Becky’s childhood “sun stand still” moment, they unpack how prayer works, what “faith like a mustard seed” really means, and they share how God moves in ways we often don’t expect.

They tackle real questions:

🙏 Does the size of your faith actually matter?

🙏 Should you expect a miracle every time you pray?

🙏 How do you keep praying when you’re discouraged?

🙏 What does “abiding prayer” look like in real life?

🙏 Why is corporate prayer so powerful for a church?

Whether you’re longing for healing, fighting discouragement, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, this conversation will give you hope, clarity, and a fresh desire to pray.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

Ephesians 6:10–18 — The armor of God & praying at all times

Psalm 73:21–26 — “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”

Matthew 17:20 — Faith like a mustard seed

Luke 18:1–8 — The parable of the persistent widow

💡 Practical Takeaways:

✨ Expect miracles—but let God define them.

✨ Abiding prayer should be your steady diet, not just emergency fuel.

✨ Position yourself to receive God’s love and power by making time with Him non-negotiable.

✨ Prayer isn’t about convincing God—it’s about aligning with Him.

✨ The more you pray, the more you’ll want to pray.

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Can you talk theology while your mouth is on fire? 🥵 Things get spicy—literally and spiritually—in this special edition of the Fielder Podcast. Becky and Zer take on increasingly hotter wings (hello 135,600 scovilles 👀) as they answer some of the hardest-hitting questions about faith, culture, and the church. From digital formation and spiritual dryness to sex before marriage, consumer Christianity, and the American dream’s impact on the gospel—nothing’s off limits. It’s hilarious, it’s vulnerable, and it might just melt your face. Grab your milk and tune in.

They ask real questions:

🌶 Is the church too soft—or too silent—on key cultural issues?

🌶 How do you exhort someone without sounding judgmental?

🌶 Is “test driving the car” before marriage really harmless?

🌶 Has the American dream infected your discipleship?

🌶 Why do so few people actually share the gospel?

Through laughter, tears, lots of ice cream, and gospel truth, they challenge believers to rethink comfort, calling, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a culture of convenience.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

Matthew 28:18–20 — The Great Commission

Ephesians 5 — Love like Christ; submit like the church

Luke 8:19–21 — "Who are my mother and brothers?"

1 Thessalonians 2:8 — Sharing not only the gospel, but our lives

Romans 12:1 — A living sacrifice, not a comfortable one

💡 Practical Takeaways:

🔥Die daily to your comfort and convenience

🔥Don’t just attend—pursue, serve, and sacrifice

🔥The Great Commission is for every believer

🔥Spiritual dryness isn't failure—it's an invitation to intimacy

🔥You can’t build God’s kingdom while chasing your own

🔥 Pro tip: Ice cream works. Peanut butter doesn’t.

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Ever feel like butter scraped over too much bread? In this episode, Becky and Zer sit down with special guests Tony Aviles and Erick Sostre to get real about burnout—the exhaustion we all feel but rarely talk about. With honesty, humor, and vulnerability, they explore how burnout shows up in work, ministry, relationships, and even our spiritual lives.

They ask important questions:

• How do you know when you're approaching burnout—or already there?
• Can people-pleasing push you past your limits?
• What practical rhythms can protect you from exhaustion?
• Is your "yes" to others secretly a "no" to God?

Sharing personal stories and biblical wisdom, they unpack the traps of burnout and offer practical tools for setting healthy boundaries, embracing God-given rest, and finding freedom in your identity in Christ. Whether you're currently feeling stretched thin or just want to stay healthy, this conversation is your reminder that rest isn't something you earn—it's something you receive.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

• Matthew 6:11 – "Give us this day our daily bread."
• Luke 10:38-42 – Martha and Mary's encounter with Jesus
• Genesis 2:2-3 – The rhythm of rest was established by God
• John 1:12 – Our identity as children of God

💡 Practical Takeaways:

• Prioritize Sabbath and intentional rest
• Listen to your body’s physical cues
• Allow trusted voices to speak into your limits
• Recognize burnout as an invitation to deeper spiritual health

Feeling overwhelmed or overcommitted? You're not alone. Join the convo, catch your breath, and discover how true rest can restore your soul.

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Takeaways:

• In this episode, we delve deeply into the intricate concept of burnout, emphasizing its multifaceted nature and the various ways it can manifest in our lives.
• Our discussions illustrate that burnout is not solely an occupational hazard but can occur in various life domains, including personal relationships and spiritual practices.
• We underscore the significance of establishing boundaries and recognizing one's limitations in order to mitigate the risk of burnout effectively.
• The episode advocates for a holistic approach to well-being, highlighting the importance of rest and intentional spiritual engagement as vital components of a healthy lifestyle.

What does the Bible say about money, budgeting, debt, and generosity?

In this honest and hope-filled episode, hosts Becky and Zer sit down with Chance and Tesea Coleman to talk all things finances—from student loan debt and fast food habits to support raising, tithing, and building a Christ-centered budget. Whether you’re struggling with shame, living paycheck to paycheck, or trying to grow in generosity, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

💬 What You'll Hear:

• Real stories about financial struggles and spiritual growth
• Practical steps for creating a God-honoring budget
• How debt, discipline, and discipleship are more connected than you think
• Why generosity is always worth prioritizing
• How to fight shame, pride, and comparison in a consumer culture

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ This episode is for:

• Christians trying to honor God with their finances
• Young adults navigating money for the first time
• Couples learning to budget together
• Anyone who’s made financial mistakes—and wants to grow from them

📖 Scripture References:

• Acts 2:44–45
• Proverbs 27:23
• Luke 16:10
• Galatians 6:2

📱 Tools & Resources Mentioned:

• EveryDollar budgeting app
• Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover (with caveats!)
• Biblical community & financial transparency

You don’t need to have it all figured out—just be willing to take the next faithful step. Watch now and discover how God uses your finances to shape your faith and bless others.

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What does it mean to honor your parents when you're no longer a kid? In this episode, Becky and Zer are joined by Bethany Rondon and her dad, Rafi, for a vulnerable conversation about the — often messy—journey of navigating parent-child relationships in adulthood.

They wrestle with real questions:

• How do you set boundaries without breaking connection?
• Can obedience and independence coexist?
• What do you do when your parents weren’t perfect… or weren’t present?

Through laughter, reflection, and the wisdom of lived experience, the group unpacks how family dynamics shape our faith—and how the gospel brings healing, hope, and a new legacy. Whether your relationship with your parents is sweet, strained, or somewhere in between, this episode will remind you that redemption is always possible.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

• Ephesians 6:1–3 – “Honor your father and mother… that it may go well with you”
• Proverbs 1:8–9 – “Do not forsake your mother’s teaching”
• Psalm 68:5 – “A father to the fatherless”
• Proverbs 13:1 – “A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline”

💡 Practical Takeaways:

• Honoring your parents doesn’t always mean agreeing with them
• You don’t have to repeat the patterns you were raised in
• Healthy conflict is possible—so is healing
• God is the perfect Father, even if yours wasn’t

If you've ever wrestled with your role as a child or a parent—or both—this one’s for you!

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How caring for your body helps you show up for your life, your family, and your mission.

Is physical health just about looking good—or is it part of living on mission for God? In this episode, Becky, Zer, and special guests Tony and Carlos dive into the surprising connection between physical fitness and spiritual formation. They unpack the joys and challenges of stewarding the body God gave you—through sleep, diet, and exercise—with honesty, humility, and humor.

They tackle practical questions 👇👇

• Is physical health a response to the gospel?
• How do you treat your body as a temple and a vessel to be used for God's kingdom?
• Why is being "healthy" a big deal?
• How to talk about fitness with your spouse?
• Is meal prepping a spiritual discipline?
• How do you break free from the shame, idolatry, or laziness that holds you back?

With biblical truth and real-life stories, they challenge listeners to view health not through a lens of vanity, but as a form of worship. Whether you're a gym rat, a couch critic, or just trying to drink more water, this episode will help you rethink how you care for your body in light of the gospel.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

• 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 – “You are not your own…glorify God in your body.”
• Romans 12:1 – “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice…”
• Hebrews 12:11 – “No discipline seems pleasant at the time… but it produces a harvest of righteousness.”
• 1 Timothy 4:8 – “Physical training is of some value…”
• Galatians 5:22–23 – Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit

💡 Practical Takeaways:

• Steward your sleep like it’s sacred
• Think of food as fuel, not just comfort
• Find a rhythm of rest, movement, and Sabbath
• Don’t let shame—or pride—drive your health decisions
• Let your health journey flow from your identity in Christ
• You don’t have to have it all together to start—just take the next faithful step.

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Trapped in the Scroll: Social Media, Sanctification & the Search for Real Connection

Is social media just a tool—or a trap? In this episode, Becky, Zer, and special guest Marty get honest about their personal struggles, convictions, and boundaries around social media. From doom scrolling and digital addiction to ghost notifications and algorithmic rabbit holes, they unpack how social media affects our minds, hearts, and spiritual lives.

They ask real questions:

• Can Christians redeem social media?
• How do you know when it’s time to take a break—or quit completely?
• Are you chasing analytics or changed lives?

With biblical wisdom and vulnerable storytelling, they offer practical ways to stay grounded, set healthy rhythms, and use social media for God's glory—not your own. Whether you're all in, off the grid, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you scroll, post, and engage.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

• Hebrews 10:22–25 – “Do not neglect meeting together…”
• Matthew 6:1 – “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others…”
• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God.”
• 1 Corinthians 13 – Love over performance
• John 13:35 – They will know you by your love
• John 3:30 – “He must increase, I must decrease”

💡 Practical Takeaways:

• Create more than you consume
• Set screen time limits (and stick to them!)
• Don’t let vanity metrics drive your message
• If it steals your peace, it might not be worth your attention

Is it time to unplug or repurpose your feed? Join the convo and find out.

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