Welcome to the Discover Church Podcast — here you will find our weekend and special messages filled with truth, hope, and purpose. Whether you’re catching up on a recent message or tuning in for the first time, each episode is designed to stir your faith, challenge your perspective, and help you experience the presence of Jesus in a real and personal way. You can expect practical teaching, grounded in God’s Word, that speaks directly to everyday life.
Discover Church is a life-giving church in Decatur, Illinois, passionate about helping people discover who Jesus really is and who He’s created them to be. Led by Pastors Noah & Tricia Upton who value authenticity, spiritual growth, and bold vision, Discover is committed to creating an atmosphere where people from all walks of life can encounter God, grow in their calling, and impact the world around them.
Two very different people—both encounter Jesus in their desperation. Along the way we see that what feels like an interruption or a delay is really an opportunity for God to show His perfect timing a…
In Mark 5, the people of an entire town watched as Jesus set a demon-possessed man free, yet instead of celebrating, they begged Him to leave out of fear. Why? Because freedom disrupted their normal.…
This week Pastor Noah explores Mark 4:21-41. Jesus gives parables that point to faith—living unashamed, planting with harvest in mind, trusting God’s process, and holding onto hope. But when the stor…
In this powerful message Pastor Noah explores the Parable of the Soils. Jesus reminds us: we can’t change someone’s heart, but we can sow faithfully, keep our own soil pure, and trust God for the gro…
God’s design for the church has never been about one age group—it’s about every generation running the race side-by-side. In this message Pastor Noah talks toward the youngest dreamers and the oldest…
In this episode Pastor Noah explores the importance of unity on a level that surpasses just simply agreement and answers the question of "How do we get to be of One mind, One Thought, and One Purpose…