Real Life Church Podcast

Sometimes the world can seem like a dark place. In the book of Daniel, we are introduced to a time when a few followers of God found themselves in a foreign land with foreign gods, but they didn't allow themselves to be pulled away. Jake talks about the parallels to today and how we can be a light in the darkness.

God loves a good party! Don’t believe it? Just read the Bible. In Week 4 of Homecoming, Jake explores one of the most famous parties Jesus talks about and gives us insight into the importance of baptism.

In Luke 15, Jesus shares three parables about things that were lost. In week three of our Homecoming series, Pastor Jake dives into the stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin, revealing that even when we feel lost, we may be closer to being found than we realize

The story of the prodigal son is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. In Week Two of Homecoming, Jodi explores what both the younger and older sons can teach us about being lost.

What does the kind of people Jesus had around him tell us about the kind of people we should have around us? Mike Breaux kicks off Homecoming week one with the idea that who you eat with matters.

One conversation with Jesus has the power to change everything, Donte explores some of the lessons he's gathered from an incredible conversation Jesus has with the woman at the well.

If Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever what does that mean for our lives? Jake Barker wraps up our series Some Things Never Change by focusing on the idea that Jesus still saves.

When you decide to become a Christ follower, you get a special gift! Jake Barker in week three of Some Things Never Change, helps us navigate what those gifts are and what we are supposed to do with them.

In week two of Some Things Never Change, Jake Barker reminds us that God is still in control and that if we are wise, we will trust Him over our circumstances.

Does it feel like the world is ever-changing? As a church, we've been through a bunch of changes over the past 12 months, yet there are some things that never change. For the next four weeks, we explore what those things are with our new Lead Pastor, Jake Barker.

We only have one life to live, and it's shorter than we think. So how do we make the most of it? Jake Barker walks us through the reality of a finite life and what steps we can take today to live our lives better.

In our final week of Resonate Mike Breaux shares what's been on his heart when it comes to impacting people around us, and why we shouldn't be afraid of what society deems as untouchable.

Sometimes our desire for control can be the thing that is holding us hope; in the second week of Resonate, Taylor Hunt from Mission Church Ventura takes a look at the idea of control and how we can break free from its control.

Has something ever resonated with you? In week one of our series Resonate, George Ross talks about a few things God has placed on his heart that he hopes will also resonate with you.

As we conclude our series on living a life with fewer regrets, Donte reflects on his own journey and purpose, sharing moments where he wishes he had shown a bit more courage.

Ever find yourself there but not really there? How about easily annoyed with people? In week three of our No Regerts series, Conor helps us see how Jesus modeled being present and, if we are going to live like He did, why it's so important.

In week two of No Regerts, Jodi Hickerson looks at the importance of knowing what God says about you and why that should always outweigh what 'they' say about you.

In week one of No Regerts, Kyle Idleman talks about how busyness, often our fix for having no regrets, may exactly be the reason why we have so many.

In our final week of The Story, Mike Breaux looks beyond this world into the eternal and why, if we shift our focus, we can live this life with hope!

Why should one attend church? In Chapter 30 of The Story, Jake Barker walks through Paul's reasoning on why church is essential on how immaturity in the church may be a great sign in the church.

As the early church begins, God employs an unlikely individual to foster its growth. His story is brimming with grace and should motivate us to share our own stories. Donté delves into Chapter 29 of The Story.

The early church experienced wildfire-like growth after Jesus left. Mike Breaux breaks down three things we can apply to our lives today that will help us in our own spiritual walk, as we explore Chapter 28 of The Story.

Jesus didn't just come to make your life better; he came to make your life new! Peter denied Jesus three times, and he hit rock bottom, yet he finds redemption and teaches us three things along the way. Thank you for joining us for Easter at Real Life Church!

Does Jesus still save? And if He does, what does that mean for our life? Mike Hickerson from Mission Church in Ventura, CA breaks down this question as we enter Holy Week.

Jesus asks an all-important question in the Bible. Who do you say I am? In chapter 25 of The Story, Jake Barker from Eastside Church in Anaheim, CA, helps us navigate how to answer that question.