Union Church Podcast

Some Things Don’t Change | Pastor Stephen Chandler | Union Church

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If the fight is big, so is the call.

Just because life gets turbulent doesn’t mean your position has changed. Pressure doesn’t cancel your calling. And the temperature around you doesn’t get to determine who you are.

In this message, we’re reminded that you are not defined by the climate. You are defined by the covenant. There will be natural turbulence and spiritual turbulence, but turbulence cannot drop you from the altitude God has already placed you on.

Your position doesn’t change.

Your identity doesn’t change.

And God’s provision doesn’t change.

No matter the pressure. No matter the fight. Some things don’t.

 

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We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Sleeping With a Lion | Pastor Zai Chandler | Union Church

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So you did the right thing… and still ended up in a pit. Make it make sense. In Daniel 6, obedience didn’t keep Daniel out of opposition. It actually put him in the den. And if we’re honest, that’s the part that frustrates us. You expect obedience to protect you, not position you for pressure. But here’s what we don’t always see. The lions aren’t always the real threat. Sometimes it’s the wrong perspective. The wrong people. Or slowly losing sight of your purpose that steals your joy before anything ever touches you. Your circumstances don’t dictate your happiness. You do. Joy anchors you. Happiness is just what shows on the surface. In this message, we unpack how to keep your happiness when you’ve been thrown into the den by focusing on the right perspective, the right people, and the right purpose. The den does not get the final say. And no, God is not sleeping on you.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Daniel 6:16–23
Psalm 1:1
Psalm 127:5
Ephesians 2:10

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Love Gets Better With Age | Pastor Stephen Chandler | Union Church

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Is your relationship actually falling apart… or is it just overdrawn?

In Love Gets Better With Age, we unpack how most relationships don’t collapse overnight. They slowly deplete when withdrawals outpace deposits. Busyness creeps in. Extended anger lingers. Small issues start to feel bigger because you are already running in the red. Through Song of Solomon and practical biblical wisdom, this message explores how laughter, friendship, communication, and shared vision refill what feels empty. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, you’ll be challenged to guard your heart, close the windows that let division creep in, and stop building on conflict instead of agreement. Before you assume it’s over, check the balance. Love does not just get better with time. It gets better with intention.

 

ABOUT UNION CHURCH

We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation

 

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Worth The Drama | Pastor Stephen Chandler | Union Church

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Is the drama really worth it when it comes to relationships? In Worth the Drama, we get honest about why relationships can feel exhausting, complicated, and sometimes more work than we expected. This message explores how distorted perspectives, unresolved baggage, and a “me first” mindset can quietly weaken connection. Scripture reminds us that no one enters relationships traveling light, but healing, clarity, and unity are possible when we invite God into the process. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or navigating relational tension, this message challenges us to decide if we’re willing to do the work that leads to healthier, God-aligned relationships.

ABOUT UNION CHURCH
We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation

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I've Got Options | Pastor Stephen Chandler | Union Church

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Having options doesn’t automatically mean you’re moving in the right direction. In Hopeless Romantic: I’ve Got Options, we take a look at relationships through God’s original design and are called back to discernment over attraction. From the very beginning, Scripture shows us that connection was intentional, not accidental. This message challenges the habit of chasing what looks good and invites us to choose what’s truly God-aligned. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or figuring it out, this message points toward a kind of love that lasts beyond attraction.

ABOUT UNION CHURCH
We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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No More A Mystery | Pastor Stephen Chandler

Have you ever wondered why the Word feels powerful one moment and distant the next? Why some promises seem to take root while others fade under pressure? This message invites you to lean in again. To bring the Word back to your real life. To discover what happens when faith is tested, when distractions compete, and when God’s truth is given room to grow. It’s a reminder that what God plants in you is meant to produce over time, through tension, and beyond what you can see right now.

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Make It Move Yourself | Pastor Stephen Chandler

Scripture shows us that the Word of God is living, powerful, and active, not just something we read, but something we speak. From spiritual battles to everyday challenges, this message invites us to see how declaring God’s Word can push back the enemy, shift atmospheres, and bring heaven into our everyday lives.

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The One Word I Don’t Deserve | Pastor Stephen Chandler | Union Church

What if the word you think disqualifies you is actually the one that frees you? In The One Word I Don’t Deserve, Pastor Stephen Chandler walks through John 8:2–12 and reveals how Jesus responds to sin, shame, and accusation with grace and truth. This message challenges common assumptions about the Bible and shows how God’s Word lifts burdens, strengthens us for the journey, and transforms hearts. You’ll be reminded that grace is often offered before it’s ever requested and that following Jesus leads us out of darkness and into life.

Let The Word Rebuild | Pastor Stephen Chandler

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Let The Word Rebuild is a message from the series When The Word Walks that reveals how God’s Word restores what has been broken when it is rediscovered and honored. Through the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22, we see that true rebuilding begins with conviction, repentance, and a return to God’s truth. This message challenges us to examine whether we are shaped by broken culture or transformed by Kingdom culture through the renewing of our minds.

ABOUT UNION CHURCH  

We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe that  heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives,  submitted to God’s word. We fulfill our mission by helping people know God, find freedom,  discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations  throughout Maryland, Virginia and Charlotte North Carolina. Find a Union location near you:  www.theunionchurch.com/findalocation  

  

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How Did You Get Here? | Kels Johnson

How do you get excited about a future you can’t see, especially when your past tells a different story? We all want faith for what’s next, but doubt creeps in when life hasn’t gone the way we planned. What if the very thing you’re resisting is the instruction that will build the faith you’re asking for? A life that lasts isn’t built on feelings, certainty, or comfort; it’s built on trust.

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