Equipped to Rebuild Podcast

In this final episode of Equipped to Rebuild , Pastor Van wraps up the series with the theme “No Shame Here” from 2 Timothy 2:15. Looking back on the journey through the images of the soldier, athlete, farmer, and worker, this episode calls us to present ourselves to God as faithful, unashamed workers in His Kingdom. As Willamette steps into its next chapter, we are invited to walk on both legs of...

In Session 3 of Equipped to Rebuild , we continued exploring how God shapes each of us for meaningful service and spiritual growth. This session focused on how our unique gifts, passions, personalities, and thinking styles can work together as part of the body of Christ. Through teaching, table discussion, and a hands-on team challenge, we looked at the importance of understanding how God has wire...

In Episode 3 of Equipped to Rebuild: Follow Up and Forward Motion , Pastor Van and Larry reflect on Session 3’s focus on Paul’s image of the hardworking farmer in 2 Timothy 2. They unpack how spiritual growth and ministry fruit require hidden work, patience through seasons, and dependence on God for the growth. The episode also revisits the tennis ball challenge, where teams experienced the value...

In Episode 02 of Follow Up and Forward Motion , Van and Larry revisit the second night of Equipped to Rebuild , focusing on Paul’s image of the athlete in 2 Timothy 2. Together they explore what it means to run the race God has marked out for us, why training is more about consistency than intensity, and how our passions can become clues to our God-given design. This episode also helps listeners t...

This is week two of the live event. Because the camera had an issue, we are only offering the audio version.

Night One: Learning to Reflect, Not Just Receive What if spiritual growth isn’t about getting more answers—but learning how to think with God? In Night One, we step into Paul’s challenge to Timothy in Second Epistle to Timothy 2:7 and discover that real insight doesn’t come from rushing—it comes from reflection. Through the images of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, we explore how God forms us...

In this first episode of Follow Up and Forward Motion , Pastor Van and Larry unpack the heart behind Equipped to Rebuild —moving from activity to purpose. Together they revisit the “soldier” mindset from 2 Timothy and explore what it means to live with clarity, focus, and commitment to something bigger than ourselves. They also walk through how to approach the Personal Mission Map in a simple, pra...