Multiply Church Podcast

Jesus established His church on the solid foundation of Peter's confession that He is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. This declaration at Caesarea Philippi wasn't chosen randomly. Jesus traveled to this center of pagan worship, where temples to Caesar, Pan, and Zeus stood, to make His point about the church's mission. In this place of darkness and evil practices, including c...

After celebrating eight years of God's faithfulness in building a thriving church community, it's time to reflect on the deeper calling beyond mere church attendance. The journey from a small group of 20 people to a flourishing congregation has been marked by trials, blessings, and answered prayers, but celebration should prepare us for what God has ahead, not keep us where we are. Being...

The question of why a loving God allows suffering has troubled believers and skeptics for centuries. From a biblical perspective, suffering entered the world through humanity's rebellion against God, as described in Romans 5:12. When humans chose to push God aside, His goodness no longer resided with mankind in the same way, introducing sin, death, and suffering into creation. This affects ev...

Marriage requires more than romantic feelings or grand gestures - it demands following biblical principles that create lasting relationships. The Bible distinguishes between different types of love, with agape representing the selfless, sacrificial love that God demonstrates toward humanity. This divine love serves as the foundation for marriages that endure through all of life's challenges....

Despite living in the most information-rich era in human history, mental health struggles like anxiety, depression, and confusion are reaching unprecedented levels. The paradox reveals that our problem isn't a lack of knowledge but rather polluted minds that desperately need spiritual cleansing. The noise in our lives has become deafening, and we're consuming more content than any previo...

The familiar parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 contains profound truths that go far beyond a simple story of family reconciliation. Jesus told this parable to address two distinct audiences: tax collectors and sinners who gathered to hear Him, and religious leaders who criticized Him for associating with the wrong people. The story reveals two dangerous ways to be distant from God. The younge...

In our fast-paced, constantly connected world, many believers struggle to hear God's voice, not because they lack desire, but because they lack margin in their lives. We live like jars filled to the brim with marbles - work, family, social media, and endless commitments - leaving no room for anything else, including God. The solution isn't becoming more efficient or multitasking better,...

In today's fast-paced, hyperconnected culture, countless believers find themselves caught in a frustrating paradox: desperately seeking God's direction while living lives that are too loud to hear His response. We crave clarity, peace, and divine purpose, yet we've unknowingly constructed barriers that prevent us from receiving what we're earnestly requesting. The problem manif...

Many people navigate life feeling lost and overwhelmed, not because they lack intelligence, but because they don't realize God has provided clear guidance through His Word. Imagine if God had simply placed us on earth and said figure it out, then held us accountable for our mistakes - that would be incredibly unfair. Thankfully, that's not how God operates. The Bible serves as our compre...

In this episode, Good and Great , we unpack the simple childhood prayer that carries life-changing truth. What does it really mean that God is great —all-powerful and fully in control—and that He is good —loving, compassionate, and close to us? We explore how God's power gives us confidence, His goodness brings us comfort, and together they produce unshakable peace. Through Psalm 145, the wor...

Authentic worship demands more than emotional experiences or Sunday morning rituals—it requires costly sacrifice that transforms every aspect of our lives. King David's story in 2 Samuel 24 reveals this profound truth when he refused Araunah's offer of free land, oxen, and wood for building an altar. David declared he would not sacrifice to the Lord burnt offerings that cost him nothing,...

Parenting presents a unique challenge unlike any other responsibility in life. While we can control outcomes in work, exercise, or finances, parenting involves investing in human beings who will ultimately make their own choices, creating both reward and heartache for parents. The rapid pace of parenting decisions means we need wisdom and principles already embedded in our hearts rather than time...

Marriage presents unique challenges because it unites two imperfect people who are still growing in their faith and struggling with sin. Rather than viewing marriage as a path to personal completion or happiness, God designed it as a tool for spiritual growth and holiness. The difficulties in marriage aren't signs of failure but opportunities for transformation into Christ's image. Scrip...

The phrase In God We Trust appears on every dollar bill, yet money often challenges our faith more than it strengthens it. Our culture promotes a seemingly logical approach to finances: earn more, spend more, and save whatever remains. However, this method leads to constant stress, worry, and endless comparison with others. We find ourselves perpetually thinking that just a little more money would...

Life offers no easy paths, only different kinds of difficulty. We can choose to live God's way, which requires discipline and intentionality, or we can live contrary to His design, which ultimately leads to destruction. Both paths are challenging, but only one leads to a full and meaningful life. Many Christians struggle with the concept of self-care, viewing it as selfish or contrary to bibl...

Life is inevitably difficult for everyone because we live in a fallen, sin-broken world. As Jesus said, 'In this world you will have troubles.' The key insight is that we don't get to choose between easy and hard; we only get to choose which hard we're going with. Every day, we face choices between what's easier now and what's better later. Scripture reveals two disti...

Everything we have—our talents, resources, relationships, and opportunities—isn't actually ours but has been entrusted to us by God. As 1 Peter 4:10 reminds us, we should use whatever gift we've received to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace. These gifts vary widely from mechanical abilities to communication skills, leadership talents to creative capacities, financial...

The journey of following Jesus involves transformation through immersion in God's Word, which serves as our standard for living. As believers draw closer to God, areas of their lives that don't glorify Him become increasingly apparent - similar to how a home inspection reveals flaws not visible in photographs. This awareness isn't meant to condemn but to convict us of needed changes...

In a world that feels increasingly broken and overwhelmed by evil, prayer offers more than just a way to ask God for help—it provides a pathway for personal transformation. Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer not merely as words to recite but as a template for becoming people who bring hope to a fractured world. Prayer transforms us in four significant ways. First, it makes us humble by reminding...

Prayer isn't about using God like a vending machine but building a relationship with a Father who deeply cares about His children. Many believers struggle with bringing their needs to God because they think their problems are too small, too big, or they feel unworthy of God's help. However, Jesus taught us to ask for three important things: physical needs (daily bread), spiritual needs (...

Most of us live with schedules and habits that are completely maxed out, leaving no margin for what truly matters. Thankfully, God isn't asking us to pile more onto our overloaded lives. Instead, He invites us to replace corrupting rhythms with transformative ones that draw us closer to Him. In Ephesians 4:22-24, Paul outlines this process: put off the old self, be renewed in your thinking, a...

Finding Your Rhythm delves into the powerful impact of daily habits on our spiritual journey, revealing the often-overlooked truth that direction, not intention, determines our destination. Many of us experience a disconnect between our spiritual aspirations and our actual trajectory because our daily rhythms contradict our stated values. We desire peace but create chaos, want closeness to God but...

Joshua, after leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, delivered a final message that resonates powerfully today: faithfulness to God must be intentionally chosen. Despite all their victories and blessings, Joshua was concerned the people would drift away from God now that they were comfortable. He reminded them that not one of God's promises had failed, but warned that violating His co...

In this message, “Bold Faith, Bold Prayers,” you’re invited to step into a deeper kind of faith—one that doesn’t settle for small, safe prayers but dares to believe God for the impossible. Drawing from Joshua 10, where Joshua boldly prays for the sun to stand still, you’ll be challenged to live a life aligned with God’s will and to pray with courageous confidence. You’ll hear how bold prayers aren...

In Joshua 6, we find a powerful illustration of how God's instructions often defy human logic. The Israelites faced the impossible task of conquering Jericho, a city with walls so thick and high that victory seemed unattainable. God's battle plan - marching silently around the city once daily for six days, then seven times on the seventh day before blowing trumpets and shouting - made no...