The Boomshakalaka Podcast https://iamheritage.org Heritage Church alexandrab@heritageagchurch.org Heritage Church Our mission is to love One More to Jesus and encourage each other to grow. One way we do that is by breaking down our best boom shaka laka moments at Heritage so we can grow in knowledge of God's word together. Our mission is to love One More to Jesus and encourage each other to grow. One way we do that is by breaking down our best boom shaka laka moments at Heritage so we can grow in knowledge of God's word together. en © 2026 Heritage Church no Fly Your Kite: Taking Responsibility for Your Faith Episode 8 Pastor Heath Beard <p>What if the next step God has for you starts with taking responsibility?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Pastor Heath and Larry talk about why every believer is called to lead, why perfection isn’t a prerequisite for influence, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our faith every day.</p><p><br></p><p>Great things rarely happen overnight. They start with a small step of obedience—and build over time.</p> <p>What if the next step God has for you starts with taking responsibility?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Pastor Heath and Larry talk about why every believer is called to lead, why perfection isn’t a prerequisite for influence, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our faith every day.</p><p><br></p><p>Great things rarely happen overnight. They start with a small step of obedience—and build over time.</p> What if the next step God has for you starts with taking responsibility?


In this episode, Pastor Heath and Larry talk about why every believer is called to lead, why perfection isn’t a prerequisite for influence, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our faith every day.


Great things rarely happen overnight. They start with a small step of obedience—and build over time.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1537 1 1e5b33f4c8a5329d405b71bd804caf6b no Getting in the Dust: What Real Change Looks Like Episode 7 Pastor Heath Beard <p>In this episode, we dive deeper into the Gospel of Mark. Mark begins his Gospel with “the beginning,” intentionally echoing Genesis 1:1 and showing us that the arrival of Jesus was nothing less than a world-changing moment. Just as God created the world in Genesis, He was now bringing transformation to the world through His Son.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark’s Gospel is action-packed, focusing heavily on what Jesus did. And if we want to experience real, lasting change, we have to do more than admire Jesus, we have to follow Him closely, get in His dust, and live like He lived.</p> <p>In this episode, we dive deeper into the Gospel of Mark. Mark begins his Gospel with “the beginning,” intentionally echoing Genesis 1:1 and showing us that the arrival of Jesus was nothing less than a world-changing moment. Just as God created the world in Genesis, He was now bringing transformation to the world through His Son.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark’s Gospel is action-packed, focusing heavily on what Jesus did. And if we want to experience real, lasting change, we have to do more than admire Jesus, we have to follow Him closely, get in His dust, and live like He lived.</p> In this episode, we dive deeper into the Gospel of Mark. Mark begins his Gospel with “the beginning,” intentionally echoing Genesis 1:1 and showing us that the arrival of Jesus was nothing less than a world-changing moment. Just as God created the world in Genesis, He was now bringing transformation to the world through His Son.


Mark’s Gospel is action-packed, focusing heavily on what Jesus did. And if we want to experience real, lasting change, we have to do more than admire Jesus, we have to follow Him closely, get in His dust, and live like He lived.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1461 2 a4ec48f4fedfb109bd6fadb1fc5a12a4 no Faith Through the Hardest Seasons Episode 6 Pastor Heath Beard <p>What is life really like behind the scenes of ministry?</p><p>In this episode of the Boom Shakalaka Podcast, Pastor Heath is joined by his wife, Rachel, for one of their most honest conversations yet. Together, they share the realities of marriage in ministry, navigating criticism, raising children in the spotlight, overcoming seasons of loneliness, and learning to trust God's calling through every challenge.</p><p>Rachel opens up about the unique struggles of being a pastor's wife, balancing leadership in her own career, and how grit, grace, and God's faithfulness have sustained their family through difficult seasons.</p><p>Whether you're in ministry, raising a family, leading others, or simply walking through a challenging season, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope.</p> <p>What is life really like behind the scenes of ministry?</p><p>In this episode of the Boom Shakalaka Podcast, Pastor Heath is joined by his wife, Rachel, for one of their most honest conversations yet. Together, they share the realities of marriage in ministry, navigating criticism, raising children in the spotlight, overcoming seasons of loneliness, and learning to trust God's calling through every challenge.</p><p>Rachel opens up about the unique struggles of being a pastor's wife, balancing leadership in her own career, and how grit, grace, and God's faithfulness have sustained their family through difficult seasons.</p><p>Whether you're in ministry, raising a family, leading others, or simply walking through a challenging season, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope.</p> What is life really like behind the scenes of ministry?

In this episode of the Boom Shakalaka Podcast, Pastor Heath is joined by his wife, Rachel, for one of their most honest conversations yet. Together, they share the realities of marriage in ministry, navigating criticism, raising children in the spotlight, overcoming seasons of loneliness, and learning to trust God's calling through every challenge.

Rachel opens up about the unique struggles of being a pastor's wife, balancing leadership in her own career, and how grit, grace, and God's faithfulness have sustained their family through difficult seasons.

Whether you're in ministry, raising a family, leading others, or simply walking through a challenging season, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1672 3 839e295236bdc807676cfa6145acb9ba no Rebellion to Redemption Episode 5 Pastor Heath Beard <p>In this episode, Pastor Heath and his son Judah have an honest conversation about family, faith, and ministry. Judah shares how growing up in church didn't automatically make his faith personal, why he walked away from God, and what ultimately brought him back. Together, they discuss lessons learned from parenting, the challenges of ministry life, and practical ways families can build a lasting legacy centered on Jesus.</p> <p>In this episode, Pastor Heath and his son Judah have an honest conversation about family, faith, and ministry. Judah shares how growing up in church didn't automatically make his faith personal, why he walked away from God, and what ultimately brought him back. Together, they discuss lessons learned from parenting, the challenges of ministry life, and practical ways families can build a lasting legacy centered on Jesus.</p> In this episode, Pastor Heath and his son Judah have an honest conversation about family, faith, and ministry. Judah shares how growing up in church didn't automatically make his faith personal, why he walked away from God, and what ultimately brought him back. Together, they discuss lessons learned from parenting, the challenges of ministry life, and practical ways families can build a lasting legacy centered on Jesus.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1830 4 faebfc2ac4fe334d6d7eccb246741954 no Servanthood Over Status Episode 4 Pastor Heath Beard <p>This podcast segment reflects on the powerful example of Watchman Nee and how true spiritual leadership is rooted in humility and service, not status. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching that greatness comes from serving others, the conversation challenges listeners to live out their faith beyond Church settings, especially in everyday relationships like marriage and work. It emphasizes that authentic discipleship means choosing selflessness over recognition and embodying a lifestyle of service in all areas of life.</p> <p>This podcast segment reflects on the powerful example of Watchman Nee and how true spiritual leadership is rooted in humility and service, not status. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching that greatness comes from serving others, the conversation challenges listeners to live out their faith beyond Church settings, especially in everyday relationships like marriage and work. It emphasizes that authentic discipleship means choosing selflessness over recognition and embodying a lifestyle of service in all areas of life.</p> This podcast segment reflects on the powerful example of Watchman Nee and how true spiritual leadership is rooted in humility and service, not status. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching that greatness comes from serving others, the conversation challenges listeners to live out their faith beyond Church settings, especially in everyday relationships like marriage and work. It emphasizes that authentic discipleship means choosing selflessness over recognition and embodying a lifestyle of service in all areas of life.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1169 5 eaddbb65db4e11767b5f52f6e7dc3672 no Church Hurt Is Real—But So Is Healing Episode 3 Pastor Heath Beard <p>What do you do when the place meant to bring healing is where you were hurt the most? In this episode, we dive into the reality of church hurt: sharing raw stories, hard truths, and the spiritual battle behind offense and betrayal. But this isn’t where the story ends. We also talk about how, through Scripture and real-life experience, we explore a path toward healing: choosing to bear with one another, extend forgiveness, and move forward in freedom the way Christ has forgiven us.</p> <p>What do you do when the place meant to bring healing is where you were hurt the most? In this episode, we dive into the reality of church hurt: sharing raw stories, hard truths, and the spiritual battle behind offense and betrayal. But this isn’t where the story ends. We also talk about how, through Scripture and real-life experience, we explore a path toward healing: choosing to bear with one another, extend forgiveness, and move forward in freedom the way Christ has forgiven us.</p> What do you do when the place meant to bring healing is where you were hurt the most? In this episode, we dive into the reality of church hurt: sharing raw stories, hard truths, and the spiritual battle behind offense and betrayal. But this isn’t where the story ends. We also talk about how, through Scripture and real-life experience, we explore a path toward healing: choosing to bear with one another, extend forgiveness, and move forward in freedom the way Christ has forgiven us.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1559 6 d6eea35344e6209e84824f11c7ab4263 no Winning the Battle Within: Staying Strong in Christ Episode 2 Pastor Heath Beard <p>This conversation explores the often-overlooked challenge every believer faces: ourselves. Pastor Heath emphasizes that while the devil and the world are commonly blamed for spiritual struggles, true growth comes from self-mastery and intentional focus on Christ. Using analogies of sports and the race of faith, he encourages believers to press on toward God’s calling, engage deeply with Scripture and in community. The discussion also highlights the dangers of complacency in prosperity, the power of communal reflection on God’s Word, and the necessity of making decisive choices in following Christ.</p> <p>This conversation explores the often-overlooked challenge every believer faces: ourselves. Pastor Heath emphasizes that while the devil and the world are commonly blamed for spiritual struggles, true growth comes from self-mastery and intentional focus on Christ. Using analogies of sports and the race of faith, he encourages believers to press on toward God’s calling, engage deeply with Scripture and in community. The discussion also highlights the dangers of complacency in prosperity, the power of communal reflection on God’s Word, and the necessity of making decisive choices in following Christ.</p> This conversation explores the often-overlooked challenge every believer faces: ourselves. Pastor Heath emphasizes that while the devil and the world are commonly blamed for spiritual struggles, true growth comes from self-mastery and intentional focus on Christ. Using analogies of sports and the race of faith, he encourages believers to press on toward God’s calling, engage deeply with Scripture and in community. The discussion also highlights the dangers of complacency in prosperity, the power of communal reflection on God’s Word, and the necessity of making decisive choices in following Christ.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1720 7 ffcd0495d265da7a7aa24147fe1024a8 no Truth, Persecution, and Standing Out Episode 1 Pastor Heath Beard <p>Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Boom Shakalaka Podcast. In this maiden voyage, we unpack the meaning behind the name, why it matters, and what kind of conversations this podcast exists to host. Boom Shakalaka became a way to say, “This is important—pay attention.” And that tone carries throughout the episode.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation dives into a topic that is rarely preached, rarely welcomed, but deeply biblical: persecution.</p><p><br></p><p>Check us out on the web: <a href="http://iamheritage.org/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">iamheritage.org/podcasts</a></p><p>Facebook: Heritage Church-Baxter</p> <p>Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Boom Shakalaka Podcast. In this maiden voyage, we unpack the meaning behind the name, why it matters, and what kind of conversations this podcast exists to host. Boom Shakalaka became a way to say, “This is important—pay attention.” And that tone carries throughout the episode.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation dives into a topic that is rarely preached, rarely welcomed, but deeply biblical: persecution.</p><p><br></p><p>Check us out on the web: <a href="http://iamheritage.org/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">iamheritage.org/podcasts</a></p><p>Facebook: Heritage Church-Baxter</p> Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Boom Shakalaka Podcast. In this maiden voyage, we unpack the meaning behind the name, why it matters, and what kind of conversations this podcast exists to host. Boom Shakalaka became a way to say, “This is important—pay attention.” And that tone carries throughout the episode.


This conversation dives into a topic that is rarely preached, rarely welcomed, but deeply biblical: persecution.


Check us out on the web: iamheritage.org/podcasts

Facebook: Heritage Church-Baxter

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