the Church Podcast

Focus: Sharing our faith can be daunting, from fear of harm and danger, to concerns about how it will be received and what others may think of us. God doesn't call us to have it all figured out and to be able to argue others into submission. Active faith believes Him and willingly tells others what He has done. The once blind man responded to a claim that Jesus was a sinner saying, "I don't know w...

Focus: Our lives are full of opportunities to glorify God, and to proclaim salvation in Jesus. Just living as followers of Jesus and loving as He has loved us is a great proclamation and draws people close to us to ask. Active faith prays for and seeks out every opportunity to share Jesus. Colossians 4:2-6

Focus: We teach a way of life, not just doctrinal beliefs—the relational, dynamic nature of living the Jesus Way over static intellectualism. Teaching the Jesus Way happens best as we live our lives. Discipleship is life-on-life, walking with others in the everyday moments where faith is grown and shared. Matthew 28:18-20

Focus: Teaching the Jesus Way means simplifying the message so it can be passed on with ease and confidence. Simplicity leads to multiplication, ensuring the Gospel endures through faithful, passionate, and prepared followers of Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1-15 (esp. 2)

Focus: The message of Jesus' birth is joyous news that frees us and is available to everyone. It is shared by all because such joy cannot be contained—it overflows! Luke 2:8-20

Focus: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, teaching through His presence. And, not just to show us, but to take our place…in life, in death. The evidence of His LIFE is now also experienced in how we live and dwell with others, embodying His grace and truth. John 1:1-14

Focus: Teaching the Jesus Way prepares people to stand strong against the waves of deception and the schemes of the enemy. Rooted in Christ, they are equipped to endure and thrive. Ephesians 4:1-16 (esp. 14)

Focus: Sharing life results in community, especially when we share common space, celebrations, needs, and the unity we have in Christ. Acts 2:42-47

Focus: Loving beyond boundaries requires trust—trust in God's love, trust in His provision, and trust that He is working through us to bless others. Too often, fear holds us back from fully committing—fear of scarcity, fear of the unknown, fear of not having enough. But Scripture reminds us: There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear (1 John 4:18). Today, as we make our financial c...

Focus: The resurrection turns the world upside down—the grave is empty, death is defeated, and love reigns victorious. What seemed like the end was only the beginning. The first witnesses were the least expected, the risen Jesus appeared to the broken and afraid, and His command was not to retreat but to go beyond boundaries and proclaim life to all nations. In the upside-down Kingdom of God, hope...

Focus: From the upper room to Golgotha, Jesus' love remains steadfast. Betrayed, denied, and abandoned, He carries His cross through the suffering of rejection and pain. Yet, even in agony, He extends love beyond boundaries—praying for His enemies, welcoming a criminal into paradise, and surrendering His life for the world. In the upside-down Kingdom of God, power is revealed in sacrifice, and vic...

Focus: In the upper room, Jesus redefines leadership and love—not by taking a throne, but by kneeling under the towel to wash His disciples' feet. As He breaks bread and shares the cup, He invites them into a new covenant of self-giving love. The way of Jesus is not about status but sacrifice, not about being served but serving. To love beyond boundaries means humbling ourselves, washing the feet...