The Renovation

ZealHouse

The Renovation is a weekly podcast from ZealHouse where honest questions meet biblical truth. In 20 minutes or less, we’ll answer real questions, explore Scripture, and discover what it looks like to let God remove what doesn’t belong and rebuild what does.

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S1 · E15
Yesterday · 18 min
Is It Possible to Love Our Neighbors as Ourselves?
Jesus tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Easy enough… until our neighbor is someone we disagree with, someone who annoys us, or someone who has hurt us. So what does loving people actually mean? Does it require agreement? Does it mean being nice no matter what? In this episode of The Renovation, we're digging into one of Jesus' most famous commands, exploring the story of the Good Samaritan, and discovering why loving our neighbors might have less to do with finding lovable people and more to do with becoming people who love. SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE! ⁠ ⁠Find out more about ZealHouse here!
S1 · E14
October 27 · 19 min
James 4
Buckle up, grab your Bible, and let's dive into James chapter 4 together! On this podcast we are all about taking small daily steps to become more like Jesus, and the book of James is an incredible way to do just that! SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE! Find out more about ZealHouse here!
S1 · E13
October 20 · 16 min
Why is cussing as a Christian wrong?
This week on the renovation we are getting into cuss words. Are they always wrong? Do they matter that much? What do our words say about us? Submit a question for an episode by clicking HERE! Find out more about ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E12
October 13 · 17 min
James 3
This week on The Renovation we are getting into James chapter 3 and the power of the tongue! Buckle up and lean in. Find out more about ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E11
October 6 · 17 min
Why Can't I Control My Thoughts?
Sometimes it feels like our minds have a mind of their own. In this episode of The Renovation, we’re talking about what Scripture means when it tells us to renew our minds, why what we allow into our lives matters, and what we can actually do with the thoughts that show up uninvited. You may not be able to control every thought that enters your mind, but you can become more intentional about what you feed, what you believe, and what you allow to stay. Connect with us on ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E10
September 29 · 17 min
James 2
Are you ready to walk through James chapter 2 together? Let's see what God may want to renovate in our lives through this powerful Scripture! Find out more about ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E9
September 22 · 18 min
How do I Choose Christian Friends?
Not everyone should have the same level of influence in your life. In the first listener-question episode of The Renovation, we’re asking how to choose Christian friends without becoming judgmental, exclusive, or unrealistic. We’ll look at what Scripture says about the people closest to us, why the direction of a friendship matters more than perfection, and how to find people who will help you keep moving toward Jesus. You should love everyone, but you also need to choose your inner circle wisely. Learn more about ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E8
September 15 · 18 min
James 1
This week on The Renovation we are walking through James chapter 1 verse by verse and pulling out little changes that we can make in our own lives in order to follow Jesus better. Find out more about ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E7
September 8 · 7 min
The Attic
What if you’re not bad at connecting with God, you just haven’t discovered all the ways you can connect with Him yet? In this episode, we’re climbing into the attic: the place where we collect and store the things worth keeping. We’ll look at the different ways people throughout Scripture encountered God and talk about building your own collection of practices, rhythms, and habits that help you know Him. Your relationship with God doesn’t have to look exactly like someone else’s. Explore. Experiment. Try something new. And have some fun getting to know your Creator. Check out ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E6
September 1 · 9 min
The Upstairs
Who are you when nobody else is watching? In this episode, we’re heading upstairs into the bedrooms and private spaces of our living house, the places where there’s no audience, no performance, and usually just us and the glow of a screen. We’ll talk about what our alone time is actually doing to us, why constantly chasing comfort can leave us emptier than we expected, and why a life with Jesus needs a quiet place where we can simply be with Him. Because before the noise of the world tells you who to be, you need space to hear from the One who made you. Check out ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E5
August 25 · 9 min
The Kitchen
Who’s cooking up your opinions? In this episode, we’re heading into the kitchen, the place where ingredients get mixed, tested, and turned into something you actually consume. Every day, we’re handed headlines, hot takes, controversial opinions, and endless voices telling us what to think. But following Jesus means learning to slow down, think critically, and pay attention to what’s shaping our minds. We may not solve the world’s biggest issues in 15 minutes, but we can learn how to approach them with more wisdom, truth, and Jesus. Check out ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E4
August 18 · 9 min
The Living Room
Who have you actually let into your life? In this episode, we’re stepping into the living room, the part of the house built for shared experiences, relationships, and community. Our culture has convinced us that faith is personal and following Jesus is something we can do mostly on our own, but we were never designed to live that way. We’ll talk about why letting God renovate your life also means letting other people in, and why sometimes saying yes to God starts with saying yes to community. Check out ZealHouse here! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E3
August 11 · 7 min
The Basement
What is your life actually built on? In this episode, we’re heading into the basement, the foundation underneath everything else in the house. We’re talking about worldview, the big questions that shape how you see God, yourself, truth, and the world around you, and why it’s worth examining whether what you believe is actually yours or something you’ve simply inherited. You don’t have to have every answer figured out. But if we’re serious about letting God renovate our lives, we can’t be afraid to let Him into the foundation. Check out ZealHouse! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E2
August 4 · 8 min
The Front Porch
Before God transforms the rest of your life, He has to be welcomed in. In this episode, we’re stepping onto the front porch, the place where every renovation begins. We’ll talk about what it really means to call Jesus “Lord,” why so many of us keep Him at arm’s length, and how genuine life change starts the moment we stop standing at the door and invite Him into every part of our lives. Check out ZealHouse! https://www.thezeal.house
S1 · E1
July 1 · 8 min
The Renovation
Before any renovation begins, you have to know why it matters. In this short introduction, you’ll hear the heart behind The Renovation, what to expect from the podcast, and why following Jesus is less about self-improvement and more about letting God rebuild your life from the inside out. https://www.thezeal.house

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