Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does it actually look like to live a Spirit-filled life?

In this episode of the Core Podcast, Pastor Luke Bilberry sits down with Pastor Tyler Perrott, Pastor Brian Ball, Sarah Force, and Ramsay Smith to explore the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Building on Sunday’s message from Pastor Joel, this conversation unpacks who the Holy Spirit is, how He reveals Himself through Scripture, and why understanding Him rightly changes the way we live, worship, and follow Jesus.

Together, the team explores the beauty of the Holy Spirit as more than a force or feeling—but as God dwelling within believers. From Genesis to Acts to the everyday life of the Church today, this episode traces the Spirit’s role in creation, salvation, sanctification, and empowerment to live for Jesus.

As the conversation unfolds, you’ll hear personal stories of following the Spirit’s prompting, practical wisdom for discerning His voice, and encouragement to live with greater dependence on God rather than relying on your own strength.

Most of us acknowledge the Holy Spirit in theory, but many of us struggle to actually walk in step with Him. This episode is designed to deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit, strengthen your trust in His leading, and remind you that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead is alive and at work in believers today.

In this episode:

• Why many believers struggle to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit
• The difference between being Spirit-led and emotionally driven
• How the Holy Spirit brings transformation and sanctification
• What it means to walk in step with the Spirit in everyday life
• Why the Holy Spirit is called our Helper and how He intercedes for us
• How Scripture and the Holy Spirit work together to guide believers into truth
• Practical ways to discern God’s voice from your own emotions or desires
• How the Holy Spirit empowers the Church and the next generation for mission
• Why dependence on the Holy Spirit matters more than trying harder in your own strength
• The challenge to become a church that responds quickly and obediently when the Spirit prompts us

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About this Podcast

This podcast is an 11-week companion to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with our pastors, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of Christianity and apply them to your life.

From the Bible and Jesus to salvation and the church, our prayer is that you don't just grow in knowledge but that you gain a deeper appreciation for the love, grace, and movement of God in your life. Visit chapel-pointe.org/core-series for a full list of resources, including sermons, discussion guides, and more.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

01:06 Holy Spirit as a Person

04:22 Spirit and Truth

08:43 Who Is the Spirit Biblically?

12:04 Holy Spirit Brings New Life

25:36 Holy Spirit Intercedes And Leads

26:15 Illuminating Scripture And Conviction

30:14 Holy Spirit in the Next Generation

45:24 Responding To The Spirit