Columbia View Podcast

What if the biggest obstacle to experiencing more of God isn’t effort—but space? In week two of our year-long journey through the Gospel of Mark, we explore Mark 1:1–8 and the surprising way God begins His work: not with miracles, crowds, or even Jesus himself—but with preparation. Drawing from Israel’s story in Exodus, Isaiah, and Malachi, we see that before God moves powerfully, He prepares a pe...

Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-mark/ What if following Jesus isn’t about arriving—but about learning how to fail forward? In this opening message of our year-long journey through the Gospel of Mark, we confront a deeply held assumption many of us carry:: Follow Jesus → get better → stop failing → arrive. But if that were true, Mark’s Gospel would be deeply discouraging—beca...

Why do New Year’s resolutions fail every year? It’s not a lack of effort—it’s a misunderstanding of how change actually works. In this message, we explore why real transformation isn’t about willpower, but habit formation—the small, repeated rhythms that shape who we become. Grounded in Moses’ final words in Deuteronomy 30, we discover that God’s invitation to grow isn’t distant or overwhelming—it...

Most of us think of Christianity as a ticket out of a broken world—something that matters later, not now. But what if that assumption is quietly reshaping how we live, love, and hope? In this week’s Advent teaching, Jesus as Conductor, we explore why Jesus didn’t come to help us escape earth—but to train us to bring heaven into it. Using the imagery of The Polar Express and Luke’s Christmas story,...

We all say we want a God who brings justice—but usually for other people’s sins, not our own. We imagine a God with a gavel, ready to strike down abusers, corrupt leaders, violent people, broken systems, and yes… even the people who’ve wounded us personally. But the God who comes at Christmas—Jesus—doesn’t arrive with a sword in His hand. He comes with mercy. Instead of crushing His enemies, He ca...

Most of us love a good rescue story, but what do you do when the ground gives way beneath your life and God doesn’t seem to pull you out? This week’s teaching explores why Jesus doesn’t always remove our hardships—but why He never, ever leaves us buried. From a real Gorge rescue to Job, Esther, Moses, and Mary, we’ll see how God meets His people in the struggle, not just after it’s over. And in a...

This Advent, many of us feel rushed, stretched thin, and weary before the season even begins. But what if the arrival of Jesus wasn’t meant to speed us up, but to slow us down? In this message, we explore Jesus’ invitation to find rest—not through earning or performing, but through grace. We’ll look at the biblical rhythm of Sabbath, the Hebrew idea of Shabbat (“to stop” and “to delight”), and how...

This week in our Community of Practice series, we turn to the power behind every spiritual discipline: Grace. In 2 Peter 3:17–18, we’re called to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” But how do everyday practices— Scripture, prayer, fasting, sabbath —actually become means of grace that form us? Join us as we explore how grace fuels our spiritual practices, shapes...

This Sunday we step into Part 3 of our Community of Practice series and explore the practice of Prayer through Ephesians 6:10–20. Paul reminds us that life is more than what we can see—there’s a spiritual battle underneath everything. And prayer isn’t just a discipline; it’s our lifeline, our armor, and our power source. Join us as we learn how to pray with confidence, courage, and perseverance, a...

You can have everything — comfort, convenience, abundance — and still feel empty. So what do you do when you feel full but not fulfilled? In this second message from our Community of Practice series, Pastor David unpacks the ancient practice of fasting through the story of Esther — a young woman who faced crisis, fear, and calling in the middle of an indulgent empire. Fasting isn’t about self-puni...

You weren’t made to just survive the grind. Psalm 1 paints a vision of a rooted, flourishing life — one that stays steady even when everything else feels uncertain. In this opening message from our new series Community of Practice, Pastor David invites us to slow down and rediscover the beauty of Scripture as a lived experience, not just something to study. Through a simple and practical rhythm ca...

In this episode, Pastor David explores what it really means to become like Jesus—not just in belief, but in everyday mission. Through Scripture, story, and real-life examples, he reminds us that formation always leads to mission: we’re shaped by Jesus to be sent with Jesus. Discover how ordinary moments in work, family, and community can become sacred spaces where God’s kingdom breaks in. To becom...

Have you ever made a decision that changed everything? Marriage, a move, a new job — each choice reshapes your life in ways you couldn’t see at first. But no decision carries more ripple effects than the decision about who Jesus is to you. In this message, Pastor David unpacks what it means to “believe in Jesus” — not as a one-time choice, but as an ongoing reorientation of your entire life around...

Belong: Holy Spirit–Filled Community What does it really mean to belong in the family of God? Jesus’ invitation has always been wide open — there’s a seat at His table for anyone willing to come. From Sarah, who laughed at God’s promise, to the disciples who constantly misunderstood Jesus, Scripture is full of stories of ordinary, imperfect people finding belonging in God’s extraordinary family. I...

The two lies around worthiness trick us into believing we r not worthy of Jesus love or that we need to earn His approval so we can be loved. There is nothing farther from the truth we have been fully loved since conception!

We use tape measures to make sure what we build is straight, square, and solid. But what’s the measuring tape for our spiritual lives? Jesus makes it clear: the ultimate measure of maturity isn’t knowledge, busyness, or even ministry activity — it’s love. In this message, we explore how the New Testament word teleios (maturity, completeness) points us to love as the end goal of spiritual growth. F...

The Full Armor of God

Marriage in our culture feels fragile—divorce, busyness, past wounds, and cultural confusion weigh heavy. Yet Scripture paints a better vision: a covenant where husbands love sacrificially and wives honor with trust, all under the banner of mutual submission in Christ. In Ephesians 5:21–33, Paul shows us that marriage isn’t just about happiness—it’s about holiness, a living picture of Christ and H...

What if the biggest change God wants for your life isn’t about trying harder—but putting on a whole new self? In Ephesians 4:17–24, Paul shows us how to leave behind the old patterns that keep us stuck and step into a renewed life shaped by Jesus.

Who has added value to your life—and whose life are you adding value to? In this episode, we dive into Ephesians 4:7-16 and uncover the radical truth: God’s greatest gifts aren’t things—they’re people. From growing believers who guide us to friends who walk alongside us, God uses relationships to shape our hearts, strengthen our faith, and grow the church. Through stories of discipleship, family m...

Have you ever longed for a closer relationship with Jesus, but wrestled with how to actually get there? This week at Columbia View, we’re taking discipleship out of theory and into real life. Instead of a sermon, you’ll hear from five voices in our church who piloted a new initiative we’re calling Everyday Disciples. These aren’t pastors or professors—they’re everyday people who said “yes” to walk...

In a world obsessed with information, Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 offers an alternative vision— we don’t need more information about God, we need a deeper, more intimate experience of His love. In this message, we explore what it means to be strengthened in our inner being, rooted in love, and filled with all the fullness of God. Because when you truly know His love—not just in your head, but in...

What if the greatest mystery in history has already been revealed—and it changes everything? In Ephesians 3:1–13, Paul unpacks the mind-blowing secret God had been keeping for ages: that all followers of Jesus, no matter their background, are united in Christ. From a prison cell, Paul declares that the Church is now the stage where this radical plan is put on display to the world—and even to the p...

What if there were no VIP lounges in God’s Kingdom—no insiders, no outsiders, just one new humanity under Jesus? In this message from Ephesians 2, we explore how the blood of Jesus tore down walls of division and built a new family where anyone who follows Jesus has a seat at the table.

“God's grace rewrites your story—from mess to masterpiece.”