The Grove Church

This week in our Hope series, we explored how God’s hope outshines even our deepest struggles. Charlie takes us through Romans 5, showing how hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s faith rooted in a better future with God.Through personal stories, including the unexpected joy of adopting his daughter after years of waiting, Charlie illustrates how life’s trials can lead to

In this week's Cultivate episode, we dive into the weighty reality of sin and its far-reaching consequences. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone unpack how sin not only distances us from God but also leaves a lasting impact on our hearts, minds, and world.They explore the spiritual separation sin causes, the brokenness it fosters within us, and how it damages our relationships and soc

This week in our new series Hope, we explored how faith leads us to a confident hope in God, even when life feels chaotic. Lead pastor Charlie Loften invites us to reflect on the connection between faith, grace, and hope, highlighting how God’s free gift of grace offers us peace and a future beyond life’s disappointments.Drawing from Romans 5, Charlie helps us see that hope isn

In this week's Cultivate episode, we dive deeper into the nature of sin—are we sinners by choice, by inheritance, or by something even bigger? Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone tackle this foundational question, exploring what it means to have a sin nature and how scripture explains our brokenness.Drawing from Romans, Ephesians, and the story of Adam, they unpack the concepts of i

This week in our What is Love series, we explored the power of words and how they shape our relationships. Lead pastor Charlie Loften challenges us to consider how our speech reflects the love God calls us to show, urging us to use our words to build up rather than tear down.Drawing from the book of James, Charlie unpacks the disproportionate impact of what we say—how our words c

In this week's Cultivate episode, we begin a deep dive into the nature of sin—what it is, how it’s defined in scripture, and why it matters. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone explore sin beyond just a list of “do’s and don’ts,” breaking down biblical definitions and theological insights to help us understand its deeper implications.From the concept of missing the mark to

This week in our What is Love series, we explored God’s design for intimacy and how it shapes our relationships. Lead pastor Charlie Loften unpacks 1 Corinthians 7, addressing common misconceptions about sex, marriage, and faith.Charlie highlights how our culture often mishandles conversations about intimacy—either avoiding them altogether or framing them with guilt and shame.

This week on Cultivate, we dive into the impact of the creation story on our understanding of faith, identity, and purpose. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone continue their systematic theology series, exploring how God’s intentional creation shapes the way we see ourselves and the world around us.Charlie unpacks foundational questions like: How did we get here? Why are we here?—

This week in our What is Love series, we explored the emotional depth of love through the parable of the prodigal son. Lead pastor Charlie Loften unpacks how true love involves risk, reconciliation, and celebration.Through the story of the father and his two sons, we see a model of God’s overwhelming love—one that remains open to forgiveness, embraces vulnerability, and rejoice

Ready to peel back the layers of creation and our place within it? This episode of the Cultivate Podcast invites you to join hosts Charlie Lofton and Abigail Boone as they turn the pages of Genesis 1-3, dissecting its timeless truths with a refreshing perspective.Dive deep with Charlie and Abigail as they discuss the Genesis narrative—far more than an ancient text, it's our found