Dayspring Fellowship Podcasts

This Easter, we invite you to join us as we retell the most inconceivable, unbelievable story of all time. And not just a story, but His story. The story of the Lamb of God who gave His life to satisfy a debt He did not owe, to purchase freedom from sin for you and me. It’s unimaginable! Who would do that? But wait… there’s more… Having paid the price in full, Jesus rose to life again, conquering...

Good Friday is a quiet, powerful moment to pause and remember the cost of the cross. Through worship, Scripture, and reflection, we’ll trace the story of the blood—from the garden to the cross—where Jesus gave His life for ours. This is not a somber gathering without hope, but a sacred space to sit in the weight of what was given… and the love that made it possible. Come and prepare your heart for...

We're at the end of our series, Sound Doctrine in a Noisy World.  For the past six weeks we've looked at Paul's letter to Timothy, the young leaders to whom he had entrusted the shepherding of the church in Ephesus. Along the way we've discovered that much like our world today, the culture in which this church was planted was full of noise. Competing voices, differing opinions and perspectives and...

Most of you know of my love of Diet Coke. And most likely, you also know that DeeDee and I love to travel.  But when we venture outside the US, finding real Diet Coke is a problem. In South America, all you can find are Diet Coke wannabe's - Coca Light or Coke Zero - but they are definitely posers. Same bubbles, same cola color, but the taste in my mouth? It might be close, but there's nothing lik...

It was our first mission trip to Peru. In 2015, I led a team to Lima to do a Spanish version of Worship Northwest. Working with a local church, we prepared for the challenges we would face as we took an event we do here at home to a culture and country that is very different. But, as hard as we worked, we weren't prepared for everything.  Because as the saying goes, you don't know what you don't k...

Most of you know that when the sun is out and the weather is warm, I like to run. Well... 'like' might be a bit of a stretch, but I do work out regularly. Even though I run almost daily when the days are nice, I'm not up for running any marathons. Been there, done that... and once was enough. It takes a lot of training - strengthening, increased lung capacity, and endurance to do a marathon. You d...

Do you wear glasses? Or maybe you have a family member who does? Being able to see clearly impacts everything about daily life. And if your lenses aren't quite right, it can create significant difficulty!  Looking at things through the correct lens makes all the difference. We're in week 2 of our series titled, Sound Doctrine in a Noisy World. And we'll be taking a look at one of the most challeng...

We live in a world that is full of noise. It's all around us - from traffic to television, notifications and conversations. And if the external noise isn't noisy enough, the voices in your head can add another layer to the mix of noise swirling around you. Our world can be loud, distracting and confusing. But we don't have to get swallowed up by it. This Sunday we're beginning a new series we've t...

revisiting the values we share as a church family - the beliefs that define who we are and shape how we live. We've titled this series of messages, This Is US. We've looked at our values of Biblical Truth, Grace, Spiritual Growth, Excellence, Evangelism, and Service. We wrap up the series this week with a deeper look at Worship. What did you do today? Perhaps you changed diapers and chased toddler...

Since the beginning of the year, we've been on a journey together- a family road trip, so to speak. We're revisiting the values we share as a church family. The beliefs that define who we are and shape how we live. We've titled this series of messages, This Is US. So far, we've looked at the values of Biblical Truth, Grace, Spiritual Growth, Excellence and Evangelism. This week we're taking a look...

I enjoy cooking and baking. I love to play piano and sing. I read every day. And Lexi and I have fun doing a jigsaw puzzle every now and then. But I’ve never been into gardening. It’s just not my thing. But Avery is, and she likes berries, so a few years ago, I planted a few strawberry starts in my backyard. Those few strawberry starts slowly began to grow. Eventually those little plants had littl...

We're taking the first few weeks of 2026 to remind ourselves of who we are as a church family. Being part of a family is about belonging and becoming; about the journey that we're on together, and the shared values that define who we are and shape how we live. We've titled this series of messages, This Is US. So far, we've looked at the values of Biblical Truth, Grace, and Spiritual Growth. Now in...

We're taking the first few weeks of 2026 to remind ourselves of who we are as a church family. Because being a family is about more than just hanging out together once or twice a week. Being part of a family is about belonging and becoming; about shared values that define who we are. This week we're unpacking our value of Spiritual Growth. This is week 3 of our series: This Is Us. We live in a ver...

"Have you ever heard of grace?" That's the question a friend of mine received from a frustrated parent. She was working in Christian higher ed, overseeing a community service program - the completion of which was a requirement for students to walk at graduation and receive their diplomas. This particular student had not completed the requirement and had lied about it, and been caught. So, no pomp...

We are kicking off 2026 with a brand new series we've titled This Is Us. Over the next 7 weeks, we're going to focus on reminding ourselves of who we are—and who we're becoming—together. Our values as a church family aren't just nice ideas printed on a wall or published on our website; they’re the shared identity we live out as a spiritual family. Each week, we’ll explore a core value that shapes...

As one year closes and another begins, we’re often tempted to rush ahead with resolutions while ignoring what needs to be settled first. In Before the Clock Strikes Midnight, we’ll explore the spiritual significance of this in-between moment—looking honestly at what we’re carrying, what needs to be released, and what God may be inviting us to step into next. This message isn’t about hype or quick...

This Christmas Eve, join us for a magical, hope-filled celebration as we discover the quiet victory God launched in the most unexpected way—a baby in a manger. Through story, Scripture, and candlelight, we’ll remember that the Light has come, the darkness cannot extinguish it, and that God’s rescue plan still moves through ordinary people like us. Bring the whole family for a moment of wonder, lau...

It's week 3 of our December series, The Christmas Conspiracy: Heaven's Secret Plan to Overthrow Darkness. And in case we needed a real-life object lesson in just how dark total darkness is, we were provided with a classic Pacific Northwest opportunity this week. Perhaps you weren't affected, but for thousands of people in western Oregon, Tuesday night's windstorm took out their electricity.  You d...

Connecticut father of four, Abe Donsky is credited with inventing the first modern electric nightlight in 1965. Fear of the dark is one of the most common childhood fears. But it's not just the kids who are afraid of darkness; many adults - though they may not want to admit it - are also afraid of the dark. Darkness robs us of our strongest and most valuable sense - our ability to see. And when yo...

It started about three months ago - and I was (almost) completely in the dark. There were forces plotting and scheming behind my back. Secret meetings were held, and covert communiques were happening. There was even some deception involved. Eventually, ALL of YOU were pulled into the scheming. And I? I had no idea what was going on. It was a carefully crafted conspiracy - of kindness and love - de...

It's turkey time! Or, maybe in your household it's ham or prime rib, or maybe enchiladas or pizza. Whatever you eat, wherever you are, whoever you're with, I hope your heart is filled with gratitude.  And speaking of gratitude, what are you grateful for this year? The answer to that question is often linked to people we love, things we have, or memories we've made. And we should absolutely be grat...

When my friend turned 30, her parents began a tradition of celebrating that milestone birthday with an extended family gathering at a resort or vacation home somewhere. That year, her celebration was held at a resort on the Oregon coast. Growing up on the east side of the Cascades, she didn't vacation at the coast. Why drive that far when there were lakes and campgrounds galore in her own backyard...

"Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing unto the Lord." Colossians 3:20  It was one of the first verses I memorized as a child. And it was quoted often around our house, with emphasis on the word 'obey.' I know the intention was good, but somehow the message my young heart received was more about performance and perfection. But obedience isn't merely about following r...

Blessed. It seems to be the new catchword. You see it and hear it all the time. And while Scripture does tell us that every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father, I wonder if somehow we've misunderstood what it means to be 'blessed.'  Over the next four weeks, we're going to unpack what it means to live a life that God blesses. Because being blessed is about more than go...

Being thirsty is a signal; it's your body's way of telling your brain that you need water. Water is essential for over a dozen major bodily functions - essential processes that keep your body breathing, moving, and functioning properly.  Your body is designed to require water. Over the past couple of months, we've been looking at a different - and equally essential - thirst that we experience as h...