Encounter Church Podcast

There is joy in suffering for the cause of Christ.

Biblical joy is a deep sense of peace, devotion, and hope that comes from knowing and trusting in God regardless of circumstances. It is not based on fleeting emotions or external situations but is rooted in the presence, purpose, and promises of God.

God is a God of order who commands His people to respect and uphold laws established by governing authorities. God is a God of compassion who commands His people to treat every human being with love, dignity, and respect.

We strive to help victims of sex trafficking find freedom, safety, and healing as a tangible expression of God's love.

Homelessness Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of homelessness by providing support, resources, and hope to those experiencing housing insecurity, as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of the ministry is for every individual to have access to safe and stable housing.

The Lakota philosophy of life, Mitakuye Oyasin, is a worldview that we are all related, to each other and to all creation, human and nonhuman. We have a kinship relationship with earth and are interdependent parts of the “community of creation,” with reciprocal responsibilities.

Foster Care Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of social, material, and spiritual poverty of children in crisis as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of Foster Care Ministry is for every underserved child in crisis in the Seattle area to grow up in a safe, secure, and Christ-centered home.

Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.

Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.

Real change begins with you, not just your circumstances. Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable.

Why Jesus? Because Jesus alone taught with divine authority, lived a sinless life, performed supernatural miracles, prophesied with perfect accuracy, and resurrected from the dead.

When it's hard to trust God with your future, remember how he's been faithful in your past.

Vulnerability isn't weakness, it's an act of trust in God and others.

Goodbyes are inevitable so make every moment count.

There is freedom when you trust God to execute justice on your behalf.

True repentance requires humility and taking responsibility for our mistakes–it leads to renewal and restored relationships with God and others.

Silent sin causes suffering. Honest confession brings healing.

All true disciples have a lifestyle of leading others to Jesus.

Embrace God’s heart for the marginalized and showing compassionate love to those in need.

Loving Jesus is not a triumph of effort but a matter of orientation.

Following Jesus requires surrendering everything—our plans, comforts, and even control—to fully embrace His call.

The church is a hospital for broken people to love, grow, and serve together.

God's power is unleashed in and through a praying church.

True greatness comes from how we serve others not by how many serve us.

It's not about me, it's about God. What does God get out of my life?