web02.fireside.fm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:20:19 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Queen City Church - Episodes Tagged with “Joy” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/tags/joy Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the Queen City Church Podcast! Queen City Church is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and led by Pastors Brian and Heather Cromer. Our mission is to reach all people and teach them to have a relationship with God that gets better and better. We hope these messages encourage and inspire you, and help point you toward your next step in your relationship with God. For more information, visit queencitypeople.com or find us on social media at @queencitypeople. en-us episodic Queen City Church | Cincinnati, OH Queen City Church Welcome to the Queen City Church Podcast! Queen City Church is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and led by Pastors Brian and Heather Cromer. Our mission is to reach all people and teach them to have a relationship with God that gets better and better. We hope these messages encourage and inspire you, and help point you toward your next step in your relationship with God. For more information, visit queencitypeople.com or find us on social media at @queencitypeople. no Church, Queen City, Brian Cromer, Cincinnati, Religion, Message, Christian, Christian Podcast, Queen City Church info@queencitypeople.com Testing https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/369 678159a5-2788-4259-ae08-c345be337451 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church In the book of James, we’re told to consider it pure joy when we face trials and testing. Yet our natural response is often to ask: Why me? Why now? How long will this last? How do we get through it? This week, we’re joined by Pastor Dan Lian, who brings a timely and encouraging message on testing, and how trials, when viewed through the lens of faith, can actually lead us to pure joy. James 1:2 (NLT) "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy." 37:10 no In the book of James, we’re told to consider it pure joy when we face trials and testing. Yet our natural response is often to ask: Why me? Why now? How long will this last? How do we get through it? This week, we’re joined by Pastor Dan Lian, who brings a timely and encouraging message on testing, and how trials, when viewed through the lens of faith, can actually lead us to pure joy. James 1:2 (NLT) "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy." Test, testing, trial, trials, James, Dan Lian, joy, maturity, mature, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian Cromer, Rosslyn In the book of James, we’re told to consider it pure joy when we face trials and testing. Yet our natural response is often to ask: Why me? Why now? How long will this last? How do we get through it? This week, we’re joined by Pastor Dan Lian, who brings a timely and encouraging message on testing, and how trials, when viewed through the lens of faith, can actually lead us to pure joy.

James 1:2 (NLT) "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy."

]]> In the book of James, we’re told to consider it pure joy when we face trials and testing. Yet our natural response is often to ask: Why me? Why now? How long will this last? How do we get through it? This week, we’re joined by Pastor Dan Lian, who brings a timely and encouraging message on testing, and how trials, when viewed through the lens of faith, can actually lead us to pure joy.

James 1:2 (NLT) "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy."

]]> Joy To The World https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/318 a212f559-adcf-49c0-9a2e-62d878cd0897 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Merry Christmas from Queen City Church! In Luke 2:1-11, we read the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth, bringing a message of great joy for all. This week, Pastor Brian shares how we can experience this joy in our lives and how our response brings joy to all of heaven. 21:36 no Merry Christmas from Queen City Church! In Luke 2:1-11, we read the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth, bringing a message of great joy for all. This week, Pastor Brian shares how we can experience this joy in our lives and how our response brings joy to all of heaven. Christmas, joy, Jesus, birth, salvation, saved, gospel, Luke, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school Merry Christmas from Queen City Church! In Luke 2:1-11, we read the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth, bringing a message of great joy for all. This week, Pastor Brian shares how we can experience this joy in our lives and how our response brings joy to all of heaven.

]]> Merry Christmas from Queen City Church! In Luke 2:1-11, we read the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth, bringing a message of great joy for all. This week, Pastor Brian shares how we can experience this joy in our lives and how our response brings joy to all of heaven.

]]> Joy To The World - “The Path To Peace” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/317 5aa2cc8b-f641-4dc2-bd0d-413f138f20c4 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Through Christ, we can do all things—even experience peace, joy, and contentment in our souls, no matter the circumstances. As we conclude our series on Philippians, Pastor Brian unpacks one of the most well-known Bible verses to reveal God’s path to finding true peace. 36:20 no Through Christ, we can do all things—even experience peace, joy, and contentment in our souls, no matter the circumstances. As we conclude our series on Philippians, Pastor Brian unpacks one of the most well-known Bible verses to reveal God’s path to finding true peace. Philippians, peace, joy, worry, pray, Tim Tebow, neuroplasticity, change, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school Through Christ, we can do all things—even experience peace, joy, and contentment in our souls, no matter the circumstances. As we conclude our series on Philippians, Pastor Brian unpacks one of the most well-known Bible verses to reveal God’s path to finding true peace.

]]> Through Christ, we can do all things—even experience peace, joy, and contentment in our souls, no matter the circumstances. As we conclude our series on Philippians, Pastor Brian unpacks one of the most well-known Bible verses to reveal God’s path to finding true peace.

]]> Joy To The World - “Reminders” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/316 b626dd9b-8e58-45a5-95a3-0b85238edfe3 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church As the fast pace of the Christmas season begins, it's easy to feel like you have lot your joy. The Book of Philippians focuses on the theme of joy in every circumstance. In week three of the series, Pastor Brian shares four of Paul's reminders that can guide us toward experiencing true joy. 37:48 no As the fast pace of the Christmas season begins, it's easy to feel like you have lot your joy. The Book of Philippians focuses on the theme of joy in every circumstance. In week three of the series, Pastor Brian shares four of Paul's reminders that can guide us toward experiencing true joy. Philippians, joy, reminders, righteous, righteousness, past, future, heaven, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school As the fast pace of the Christmas season begins, it's easy to feel like you have lot your joy. The Book of Philippians focuses on the theme of joy in every circumstance. In week three of the series, Pastor Brian shares four of Paul's reminders that can guide us toward experiencing true joy.

]]> As the fast pace of the Christmas season begins, it's easy to feel like you have lot your joy. The Book of Philippians focuses on the theme of joy in every circumstance. In week three of the series, Pastor Brian shares four of Paul's reminders that can guide us toward experiencing true joy.

]]> Joy To The World - “The Mindset Of Jesus” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/315 8017a3fc-a5b8-4eaa-9294-8d9467f4acc9 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church During week two of our series on the book of Philippians, Lauren Sheppard shares a message of what it means to have the mindset of joy, and that Jesus is our ultimate source of joy. 34:10 no During week two of our series on the book of Philippians, Lauren Sheppard shares a message of what it means to have the mindset of joy, and that Jesus is our ultimate source of joy. Philippians, joy, mindset, serve, serving, humility, humble, obedient, obedience, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school During week two of our series on the book of Philippians, Lauren Sheppard shares a message of what it means to have the mindset of joy, and that Jesus is our ultimate source of joy.

]]> During week two of our series on the book of Philippians, Lauren Sheppard shares a message of what it means to have the mindset of joy, and that Jesus is our ultimate source of joy.

]]> Joy To The World - “Context Is King” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/314 5431a7a2-e0a1-439b-9097-f98501550c8e Sun, 24 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church The book of Philippians is a letter from Paul reminding us that, through Jesus, we can experience joy regardless of our circumstances. This week, Pastor Brian starts a new series on Philippians, helping us better understand the context and meaning of Paul’s letter. 33:22 no The book of Philippians is a letter from Paul reminding us that, through Jesus, we can experience joy regardless of our circumstances. This week, Pastor Brian starts a new series on Philippians, helping us better understand the context and meaning of Paul’s letter. Joy, Paul, Philippians, circumstances, happiness, Philippi, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school The book of Philippians is a letter from Paul reminding us that, through Jesus, we can experience joy regardless of our circumstances. This week, Pastor Brian starts a new series on Philippians, helping us better understand the context and meaning of Paul’s letter.

]]> The book of Philippians is a letter from Paul reminding us that, through Jesus, we can experience joy regardless of our circumstances. This week, Pastor Brian starts a new series on Philippians, helping us better understand the context and meaning of Paul’s letter.

]]> The Cave - “What Got Him In” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/312 e2b151c6-e853-4e0f-b9b5-cea14450e480 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Sickness isn’t a sin, and it’s okay not to be okay. In week one of our two-part series on mental health, Pastor Brian uses the story of Elijah to highlight the struggles that can lead us into a 'cave' of depression. 39:48 no Sickness isn’t a sin, and it’s okay not to be okay. In week one of our two-part series on mental health, Pastor Brian uses the story of Elijah to highlight the struggles that can lead us into a 'cave' of depression. Mental health, depression, Elijah, Baal, temptation, isolation, comparison, exhaustion, freedom, healing, joy, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school Sickness isn’t a sin, and it’s okay not to be okay. In week one of our two-part series on mental health, Pastor Brian uses the story of Elijah to highlight the struggles that can lead us into a 'cave' of depression.

]]> Sickness isn’t a sin, and it’s okay not to be okay. In week one of our two-part series on mental health, Pastor Brian uses the story of Elijah to highlight the struggles that can lead us into a 'cave' of depression.

]]> Dare To Hope https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/267 660b5e5a-669b-4415-8bd8-c3651f717d0a Sun, 07 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church When you find yourself in a perpetual struggle of some kind, the choice to give in and give up hope can be so tempting. But as followers of Jesus, we know we are not going to lose our hope, because we have not lost our God. This week, Pastor Jason Laird joins us with a message teaching what to do in a seemingly hopeless situation. 35:12 no When you find yourself in a perpetual struggle of some kind, the choice to give in and give up hope can be so tempting. But as followers of Jesus, we know we are not going to lose our hope, because we have not lost our God. This week, Pastor Jason Laird joins us with a message teaching what to do in a seemingly hopeless situation. Lamentations, hope, hopeless, joy, future, discouraged, encouraged, portion, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school When you find yourself in a perpetual struggle of some kind, the choice to give in and give up hope can be so tempting. But as followers of Jesus, we know we are not going to lose our hope, because we have not lost our God. This week, Pastor Jason Laird joins us with a message teaching what to do in a seemingly hopeless situation.

]]> When you find yourself in a perpetual struggle of some kind, the choice to give in and give up hope can be so tempting. But as followers of Jesus, we know we are not going to lose our hope, because we have not lost our God. This week, Pastor Jason Laird joins us with a message teaching what to do in a seemingly hopeless situation.

]]> Emotionally Healthy Relationships - “Care For The Soul” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/236 c0b7ffd3-b746-44f5-bade-eddca6cfe0e5 Sun, 14 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church As we finish our series, we are joined by Dr. Tammy Smith as she teaches how we can achieve emotionally healthy relationships by properly caring for our soul. 41:00 no As we finish our series, we are joined by Dr. Tammy Smith as she teaches how we can achieve emotionally healthy relationships by properly caring for our soul. Soul, value, recognize, reject, replace, grief, joy, anger, anxiety, depression, goal, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school As we finish our series, we are joined by Dr. Tammy Smith as she teaches how we can achieve emotionally healthy relationships by properly caring for our soul.

]]> As we finish our series, we are joined by Dr. Tammy Smith as she teaches how we can achieve emotionally healthy relationships by properly caring for our soul.

]]> First Conference - "You're Getting Your Joy Back" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/217 7aab26f8-ebfb-476b-8e57-5925e43efe49 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church During night two of First Conference, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lian for a message of restoring joy in 2023 and the rest of our lives. 40:15 no During night two of First Conference, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lian for a message of restoring joy in 2023 and the rest of our lives. Joy, happiness, restoration, new, happy, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school During night two of First Conference, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lian for a message of restoring joy in 2023 and the rest of our lives.

]]> During night two of First Conference, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lian for a message of restoring joy in 2023 and the rest of our lives.

]]> This Is Us - "Joy Is Our Choice" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/208 63e0e13f-a8aa-4e33-8c3f-336c5624dc18 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church When we realize that joy, biblical joy, is more than an emotion, we can start to choose joy regardless of circumstance. During week seven of our series, Lauren Sheppard shows the things we can practice in order to allow us to always choose joy. 35:42 no When we realize that joy, biblical joy, is more than an emotion, we can start to choose joy regardless of circumstance. During week seven of our series, Lauren Sheppard shows the things we can practice in order to allow us to always choose joy. Joy, pray, anxiety, practice, emotion, circumstance, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school When we realize that joy, biblical joy, is more than an emotion, we can start to choose joy regardless of circumstance. During week seven of our series, Lauren Sheppard shows the things we can practice in order to allow us to always choose joy.

]]> When we realize that joy, biblical joy, is more than an emotion, we can start to choose joy regardless of circumstance. During week seven of our series, Lauren Sheppard shows the things we can practice in order to allow us to always choose joy.

]]> Make Room - “Make Room for Peace” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/162 1cddafd6-1900-4000-a585-57e03b80e347 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:30:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Christmas season is busy. With parties, shopping, gifts, school, and jobs, there’s rarely room for anything else. As we try to make room for everything this season, it’s easy to not leave room for what we really need. Pastor Jason Laird joins us for two weeks to share the necessity of making room for Jesus this Christmas, and what Jesus brings to our lives when we invite Him in. 36:02 no Christmas season is busy. With parties, shopping, gifts, school, and jobs, there’s rarely room for anything else. As we try to make room for everything this season, it’s easy to not leave room for what we really need. Pastor Jason Laird joins us for two weeks to share the necessity of making room for Jesus this Christmas, and what Jesus brings to our lives when we invite Him in. Christmas, holiday season, peace, joy, freedom, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school Christmas season is busy. With parties, shopping, gifts, school, and jobs, there’s rarely room for anything else. As we try to make room for everything this season, it’s easy to not leave room for what we really need. Pastor Jason Laird joins us for two weeks to share the necessity of making room for Jesus this Christmas, and what Jesus brings to our lives when we invite Him in.

]]> Christmas season is busy. With parties, shopping, gifts, school, and jobs, there’s rarely room for anything else. As we try to make room for everything this season, it’s easy to not leave room for what we really need. Pastor Jason Laird joins us for two weeks to share the necessity of making room for Jesus this Christmas, and what Jesus brings to our lives when we invite Him in.

]]> Unstuck - "Help - I'm Stuck!" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/145 4bdbe10b-68ff-44e4-bb74-b11b4e9abd8a Sun, 08 Aug 2021 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Everyone gets stuck from time to time, but if you’re still breathing, there is still hope. God has the power, wisdom, and vision to help you get unstuck. In the first week of our new “Unstuck” series, Pastor Brian outlines the topic we’ll be discussing over the next several weeks. 40:45 no Everyone gets stuck from time to time, but if you’re still breathing, there is still hope. God has the power, wisdom, and vision to help you get unstuck. In the first week of our new “Unstuck” series, Pastor Brian outlines the topic we’ll be discussing over the next several weeks. Stuck, lost, hurt, depression, anxiety, peace, joy, purpose, mission, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, memorial hall Everyone gets stuck from time to time, but if you’re still breathing, there is still hope. God has the power, wisdom, and vision to help you get unstuck. In the first week of our new “Unstuck” series, Pastor Brian outlines the topic we’ll be discussing over the next several weeks.

]]> Everyone gets stuck from time to time, but if you’re still breathing, there is still hope. God has the power, wisdom, and vision to help you get unstuck. In the first week of our new “Unstuck” series, Pastor Brian outlines the topic we’ll be discussing over the next several weeks.

]]> When The Unexpected Happens https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/139 e17134cb-9358-494f-a323-a06703188d19 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church When the unexpected happens, it can leave us feeling broken and discouraged. But discouragement is not where we have to stay, and not what God calls for our lives. This week, we are joined by Pastor Steve Blair of Church of the Highlands to learn how to respond when the unexpected happens. 31:52 no When the unexpected happens, it can leave us feeling broken and discouraged. But discouragement is not where we have to stay, and not what God calls for our lives. This week, we are joined by Pastor Steve Blair of Church of the Highlands to learn how to respond when the unexpected happens. Steve Blair, highlands, chase, pursue, truth, joy, relationship, service, faith, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, memorial hall When the unexpected happens, it can leave us feeling broken and discouraged. But discouragement is not where we have to stay, and not what God calls for our lives. This week, we are joined by Pastor Steve Blair of Church of the Highlands to learn how to respond when the unexpected happens.

]]> When the unexpected happens, it can leave us feeling broken and discouraged. But discouragement is not where we have to stay, and not what God calls for our lives. This week, we are joined by Pastor Steve Blair of Church of the Highlands to learn how to respond when the unexpected happens.

]]> Can't Steal My Joy - "The Number 1 Thief of Joy https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/88 e1aefe08-28de-4255-ba67-e6670149e8d8 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Jesus promises that we can have peace and joy, even during times of worry, stress and anxiety. In the final week of our series, Pastor Brian looks at Philippians Chapter 4 to teach what should do to combat the number one thief of joy. 31:28 no Jesus promises that we can have peace and joy, even during times of worry, stress and anxiety. In the final week of our series, Pastor Brian looks at Philippians Chapter 4 to teach what should do to combat the number one thief of joy. Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, church at home, thief of joy, joy, worry, stress, anxiety, practical, pray, promise, peace Jesus promises that we can have peace and joy, even during times of worry, stress and anxiety. In the final week of our series, Pastor Brian looks at Philippians Chapter 4 to teach what should do to combat the number one thief of joy.

]]> Jesus promises that we can have peace and joy, even during times of worry, stress and anxiety. In the final week of our series, Pastor Brian looks at Philippians Chapter 4 to teach what should do to combat the number one thief of joy.

]]> Can’t Steal My Joy - “Don’t Forget” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/87 7a98166f-daaf-46cb-8575-a41343bd0ef8 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church We all need reminders, the most important being that through knowing Jesus, we will always know joy. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the three things Paul writes about in Philippians Chapter 3 that will help us remember to always have joy. 27:48 no We all need reminders, the most important being that through knowing Jesus, we will always know joy. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the three things Paul writes about in Philippians Chapter 3 that will help us remember to always have joy. Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, church at home, joy, Philippians, know God, forget the past, future We all need reminders, the most important being that through knowing Jesus, we will always know joy. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the three things Paul writes about in Philippians Chapter 3 that will help us remember to always have joy.

]]> We all need reminders, the most important being that through knowing Jesus, we will always know joy. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the three things Paul writes about in Philippians Chapter 3 that will help us remember to always have joy.

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