Encounter Church Podcast

The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat 05.07.2026 54:56 ↓

Why does God allow good and evil to exist side by side? Jesus speaks directly to this tension, offering both a surprising perspective for today and a hope-filled promise for the future.

The Parables of the Workers and Vineyard 28.06.2026 43:12 ↓

Jesus challenges our assumptions about fairness and reveals the surprising generosity of God's kingdom. Grace levels the field and rewrites our definition of fairness.

The Parable of the Friend at Midnight 21.06.2026 40:01 ↓

God is a loving Father, so we can approach Him with confidence, persistence, and trust—knowing He hears us and delights in giving what is truly good to His children.

The Parable of the Field, Pearl, Net 07.06.2026 43:48 ↓

Whatever sits at the center of our hearts, shapes the order of everything else in our lives.

The Parable of the Rich Fool 31.05.2026 53:10 ↓

A heart attached to possessions cannot be attached to God.

Parables 24.05.2026 49:53 ↓

Jesus' parables are meant to challenge our understanding. If our interpretations do not accomplish this, then they must be reexamined.

Created Equal 10.05.2026 59:30 ↓

Jesus promoted women's equality.

Who Me? 03.05.2026 45:12 ↓

You are placed in this moment on purpose—courage, not silence, is the faithful response.

Love your Neighbor 26.04.2026 1:03:25 ↓

In God's kingdom, your neighbor is not defined by proximity, similarity, or agreement. Your neighbor is defined by need. Anyone in need is your neighbor.

The Ministry of Reconciliation 19.04.2026 1:03:34 ↓

Reconciliation is a witness to new creation because it is established in Christ's death, Christ's return, and Christ's love.

The Intersection of Faith & Justice 12.04.2026 1:13:23 ↓

Biblical justice is expressed through fairness, affirming the equality and dignity of every person, and protecting and advocating for the vulnerable.

Fully Known Fully Accepted 05.04.2026 58:27 ↓

Belonging is being fully known and fully accepted, without needing to earn it or hide.

Loving God, Loving Prayer 29.03.2026 52:30 ↓

Every time we pray, we pause the world to be with God.

Surrendered Prayer 22.03.2026 52:55 ↓

God’s answer to our prayer may look differently than what we ask for

Groaning Prayer 15.03.2026 50:31 ↓

When suffering silences your prayers, the Holy Spirit speaks for you.

Humility and Prayer 08.03.2026 36:59 ↓

Prayerlessness is a form of pride. The opposite of prayer is not silence; it’s self-sufficiency.

Shaped by Scripture 22.02.2026 48:10 ↓

God’s hand of blessing rests on those who devote their hearts to studying, obeying, and sharing God’s Word.

Securing God’s Word 15.02.2026 55:28 ↓

Be proactive to secure God’s Word in your heart so that the enemy cannot take it away from you.

Lie Detector 08.02.2026 51:09 ↓

Satan’s strategy is to introduce his thoughts into your mind and deceive you into believing they are your own.

God's Voice 01.02.2026 37:02 ↓

God speaks to us today primarily in written words: the Bible. The Bible is God’s voice. When we open the Bible, God opens his mouth.

The Permanence of Love 25.01.2026 51:54 ↓

Ultimately, love is the only thing that matters because love is the only thing that never ends.

The Practice of Love Part 2 18.01.2026 56:12 ↓

Love is proven by how you treat others and the attitude you have towards them.

The Practice of Love Part 1 11.01.2026 53:52 ↓

Love sees others as equals to be honored, not people to boast over or look down on.

The Greatness of Love 04.01.2026 49:38 ↓

Pursue God and love will follow because God is love.

Voices of Apathy 28.12.2025 1:02:01 ↓

To fear God is to have awe and reverence for God because of his infinite greatness.