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What is sanctification? How can we be filled with grace, rather than grumbling? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Lead Pastor of Mariners Mission Viejo, Erin Kerr, discuss the way we grow as Christians through God's work in us and through our active pursuit of Him!

How does Mariners select an annual church verse? What did Jesus "empty Himself" of when He came to Earth? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Teaching Pastor Ines Franklin discuss the incredible humility of Jesus described in Philippians 2:1-11 and the new church verse for our next ministry year. 

Why did Paul say, "to live is Christ and to die is gain"? What is Christian Hedonism? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and the Lead Pastor of Mariners Oceanside, Van Ibasan, discuss Philippians 1:20-30 and the amazing pleasure of pursuing God.

How do we have joy amidst challenges? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Pastor Emeritus Kenton Beshore discuss Philippians 1:12-20 and the supernatural joy we can find in Christ.

Where do you find your joy? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Jorge Molina, Lead Pastor of Mariners Tustin, discuss Philippians 1:1-11 and the powerful joy of an "I Believe" moment. 

Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and his mom, Ruth Geiger, discuss the impact of prayerful motherhood and our incredible identity as daughters and sons of God.

Why does God call us to participate in His mission to reach people of every nation? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Global Movement Pastor Christian Mungai discuss their Faith Adventures and the personal impact of seeing Jesus' miraculous work performed in the lives of people around the world.

Do you have storms in your life? Join us as Christine Caine and Women's Pastor Esther Chung discuss Mark 4:35-41 and 6:45-52, reflecting on the way Jesus steps into our storms and brings His miraculous peace.

God wants you to participate in His miraculous work! Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Santa Ana Lead Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez discuss John 2:1-11 and 6:1-15 and the way Jesus invites us to partner with Him to do great things.

Why does God work miracles at certain times and not others? Do God's miracles rely on our faith? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Multiplication Pastor Steve Bang Lee discuss Matthew 9:18-34 and Jesus' miraculous power to heal and reverse.

Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Content Pastor Liz Powers reflect on Easter weekend and discuss the beginning of our next teaching series, I Need A Miracle .

What does it look like for us to be kept by God? John Thomas, Irvine Discipleship Pastor, joins Senior Pastor Eric Geiger to discuss Jude 24-25 and how God keeps us as we keep ourselves in His love!

When we talk with people who are struggling in their faith, what should we say? Jared Kirkwood, Irvine Lead Pastor, joins Senior Pastor Eric Geiger to discuss Jude 12-23 and how we can encourage others to return to God and to keep in His amazing love.

How do we remain steadfast when our faith is challenged? Tiffany Lyons, Next Step Pastor, joins Senior Pastor Eric Geiger to discuss Jude 5-11 and what it looks like to grow in dependence on Jesus and His Word.

Kenton Beshore, Pastor Emeritus, joins Senior Pastor Eric Geiger to discuss Jude 3 & 4, what it means (and looks like) to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints once for all, and moments where each has seen someone live this out faithfully.

Kaye Geiger joins Eric this week to discuss the start of this new series as well as personal experiences they've both walked through in wrestling towards Jesus in faith. 

Steve Bang Lee and Jared Kirkwood further discuss the message “How does Hell Exist if God is Love” and the implications of the truth that God is both just as well as forgiving.  

In this episode, Eric and Steve Bang Lee discuss the question answered in this weekend’s sermon, “what does God say about marriage, singleness and same sex attraction?” The authors and resources Eric mentions in his sermon are listed below.  David Bennett, War of Loves Rebecca McLaughlin, Confronting Christianity Becket Cook, A Change of Affection Jackie Hill Perry, Gay Girl, Good God  Sam Allberr...

In this episode, Eric, Liz and John Thomas discuss different worldviews of sex, how they lead us astray, and God's beautiful design for sex within the covenant of marriage.

In this episode, Eric mentions a few resources that have been helpful to him in answering the question "What does God say about gender dysphoria and the transgender movement?” Names of authors, resources, and links to purchase are below!  Mark Yarhouse, Understanding Gender Dysphoria Andrew Walker, What Does the Bible Say About Gender Identity Nancy Pearcey, Love Thy Body Mark Yarhouse and Ju...

In this episode, Ed Stetzer, Mariners Church Scholar in Residence, and Eric Geiger dive deeper into this weekend's message and share personal experiences related to the question "how can a good God allow suffering?"

In this episode, Eric mentions a few resources that have been helpful to him in answering the question "Does Christianity oppress minorities, women, and others?” Names of authors, resources, and links to purchase are below! Let The Nations Be Glad, John Piper Is the Bible Good for Women? Wendy Alsup

In this episode, Eric mentions a few resources that have been helpful to him in answering the question "is there only one way to God?" Names of authors, resources, and links to purchase are below! Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Reason For God by Tim Keller

In this episode, Eric mentions a few resources that have been helpful to him in answering the question "Can I trust the Bible?" Names of authors, resources, and links to purchase are below!  1. Rebecca McClaughlin, Confronting Christianity  2. Lee Strobel, Case for Faith and Case for Christ 3. A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible