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  • Episode 7: James 1:13-15

    Episode 7: James 1:13-15
    Dec 11 2025
    In this week's episode of The High Places, we talk through James 1:13-15 and take a clear, honest look at where temptation really comes from--and where it leads. We unpack how desire, when left unchecked, can pull us away from God and give rise to sin, and how sin ultimately leads to spiritual death. But within these tough verses, we also find hope: God is never the source of our temptation, and He always provides a better way. Join us as we explore how to recognize temptation early, guard our hearts, and faithfully pursue holiness even in the everyday struggles.
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    Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.
    🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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    Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known.

    Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
    Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast
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    27 min
  • Episode 6: James 1:9-12

    Episode 6: James 1:9-12
    Dec 4 2025
    In this episode of High Places, we explore James 1:9–12—a passage that flips our ideas of status, success, and struggle upside down. James reminds both the lowly and the wealthy that earthly positions are temporary, but the testing of our faith has eternal value.

    We’ll look at what it means to stay steadfast under pressure, how trials reveal where our true confidence lies, and the incredible promise God gives to those who endure: the crown of life.

    Join us as we unpack these challenging but hope-filled verses and learn how to keep our eyes on eternity, no matter our circumstances.
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    📖 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.” — James 1:12 (KJV)Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.

    🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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    Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known.

    Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
    Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast
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    29 min
  • Episode 5: A Biblical Look at Thanksgiving

    Episode 5: A Biblical Look at Thanksgiving
    Nov 27 2025
    In this Thanksgiving special, we explore what Scripture teaches about gratitude—both in seasons of joy and in times of deep struggle. Joined by special guest Pastor Steve Smith from Good News Baptist Church in Candler, NC, Pastors Guy Roberts and Bryan Harwood walk through key passages that show what it means to thank God in every circumstance. Whether you're facing a valley or celebrating His blessings, this episode will encourage you to reflect, refocus, and remember the faithfulness of God.
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    Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.🌄
    The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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    Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known.

    Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
    Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast
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    45 min
  • Episode 4: James 1:5-8

    Episode 4: James 1:5-8
    Nov 20 2025
    In this episode, Pastors Bryan Harwood and Guy Roberts look at James 1:5-8 and what it really means to ask God for wisdom "in faith, without wavering." We'll talk about God's generous promise, the danger of being double-minded, and how to seek wisdom with confidence in every situation.
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    📖 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.” — James 1:12 (KJV)

    Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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    Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known.

    Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
    Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast
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    27 min
  • Episode 3: James 1:2-4

    Episode 3: James 1:2-4
    Nov 13 2025
    Episode 3 – Count It All Joy
    In this episode of The High Places Podcast, Pastors Guy Roberts and Bryan Harwood dive into James 1:2-4, where believers are challenged to find joy in trials. How can hardship produce spiritual maturity? What does it really mean to have faith that endures?

    Join us as we unpack these verses and discover how God uses testing to shape us into steadfast followers of Christ.

    📖 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” — James 1:2-4 (KJV)
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    📖 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.” — James 1:12 (KJV)

    Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.

    🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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    Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known.

    Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
    Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast
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    27 min
  • Episode 2: James 1:1

    Episode 2: James 1:1
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode of The High Places Podcast, Pastors Guy Roberts and Bryan Harwood dive into the opening verse of the book of James — a short line packed with powerful truth.

    Who was James writing to, and what does it mean to call himself “a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ”?

    This verse sets the tone for the entire book, reminding us of humility, identity, and steadfast faith — even in the face of trials.

    📖 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.” — James 1:1 (KJV)

    Join us as we unpack this simple greeting that carries a world of meaning, and discover how it speaks directly to believers today.

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    Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.

    🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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    Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known.

    Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
    Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast
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    27 min
  • Episode 1: The Backstory of James

    Episode 1: The Backstory of James
    Nov 1 2025
    Welcome to the very first episode of The High Places Podcast!

    In this episode, Pastors Guy Roberts and Bryan Harwood take us through the incredible transformation of James — from skeptical brother of Jesus to a bold believer and leader in the early church. Discover how his journey of faith, perseverance, and humility sets the stage for one of the most practical books in the New Testament.

    📖 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.” — James 1:12 (KJV)

    Join us as we climb higher together through God’s Word.

    🌄 The High Places Podcast is a ministry of Concord Baptist Church — where we seek to grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ, one step at a time.
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    Concord Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located in Pickens, South Carolina. We exist to love God, love people, and make Jesus known.

    Website: www.concordbaptistministries.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbcpickens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/highplacespodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concordtoday
    Instagram: @thehighplacespodcast
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    30 min