Menlo Church Podcasts

Brett Koerten and Mark Morinishi sit down to close our Formation Machine series, chatting about spiritual formation, how the impacts the next generation and the importance of having people in your life to help guide you. We also get a guest appearance from Tim Wong to share excitement for the For The Bay 5k Race ! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

In the final week, we will focus on the role of the church as a counter-cultural community. Living as a creative minority will inform our understanding of how the church can influence culture rather than merely being influenced by it. We'll explore the call to love, not like the world (1 John 2:15-17) but how living distinctly as followers of Christ can impact our broader community. Connect with U...

In this episode of Menlo Church's Missions Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nikum Pon to hear his incredible story of resilience, faith, and impact. From his journey through adversity to becoming a transformative leader, Dr. Pon shares how his passion for education is driving reform in Cambodia. Discover how he is shaping the future of Cambodian communities through innovative educational initiatives...

This week Mark is back after welcoming his baby boy into the world, and is joined by Rachelle Summers to chat baby things, discuss the message, and deep dive into all things spiritual formation. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

We’ll delve into the importance of spiritual practices in resisting cultural pressures and being formed by Christ. We'll discuss practices such as Sabbath, solitude, and community as essential for slowing down and creating space for God. Colossians 2:8 will guide us in understanding the importance of being rooted in Christ rather than in hollow and deceptive philosophies. Connect with us | Text Us...

We get the honor to sit down with the founder of Rise Against Hunger , Ray Buchanan, to talk about how it got started, how Menlo has been a tremendous help for so many, and how to continue in our partnership. Text us: (650)600-0402

We live in a culture that feels like the terms and service agreement; we don’t read it before we accept it, and before we know it…it’s too late to change our mind. This week will focus on the subtle and pervasive ways culture shapes our thinking and behavior. We’ll explore the daily systems around us as major forces of spiritual formation; we'll explore how media, technology, and societal norms in...

This week we recap Baptism Sunday and our recent Rise Against Hunger meal kit event with Phil EuBank and Tim Wong, Director of Missions and Outreach. If you ever had questions about committing to Jesus, or the importance or serving others who desperately need it, this is for you!  Connect with us | Need prayer? Text us (650)600-0402

At a time when separation between groups of people based on their religious customs and traditions was normal and embraced, the early church saw God moving in everyone, regardless of their background. We will be challenged to see God’s capacity for that change in all of us today. Connect with us Need prayer? Text Us: (650)600-0402

In our last week of our Startup Faith Series we chat about the importance of having diverse voices in our life, what it means to listen to God, Bonhoeffer, and cook outs. Text Us: (650)600-0402

Focus on the deployment and expansion of the early church through expansion. Highlight the importance of taking faith into the world and making a lasting impact. Sure, we can let our faith stay contained in our relationships and community, but aren’t we glad the early church didn’t do that? We can sellout to pressures around us and settle back into an earlier phase of development, or we can releas...

This week we record from a redesigned studio, Phil gets a gift that makes him feel like he went into a time machine, and we talk about how there were things in Phil's message that Mark originally did not like. Text Us: (650)600-0402

Startups can hit plateaus and so can we; the choice to stagnate or innovate is always ours to make. Examine the growth of the early church, including overcoming obstacles and expanding their reach. Emphasize the importance of perseverance, adaptation, and continued development in faith. What would happen if we weren’t willing to settle for safe in our pursuit of life and faith? Text Us: (650 600-0...

We shake things up this week to hear from members of our congregation about their experiences in StartUps and how it mimics the early church. Huge shout out to Aishe and Jennifer as our volunteer interviews as well as Diane, Norman, Andrew, and Milo for their honesty and willingness to share their stories with us. Text US: (650)600-0402

Startups can hit plateaus and so can we; the choice to stagnate or innovate is always ours to make. This week we spend time to examine the growth of the early church, including overcoming obstacles and expanding their reach and emphasize the importance of perseverance, adaptation, and continued development in faith. What would happen if we weren’t willing to settle for safe in our pursuit of life...

Happy 2025! The first podcast of the year features Allison Li, Menlo Park Campus Worship Leader, to spark a conversation about dreaming, setting up the right goals and intentions for the year, as well as solicited and unsolicited parental advice. Text Us: (650)600-0402

Discover how unshakable faith can spark hope and transformation in this inspiring message based on Acts 16:25-34. Learn from the story of Paul and Silas, whose worship in the midst of adversity led to a life-changing encounter for a Roman jailer and his household. Find encouragement to live out your faith boldly and see how your actions can impact others.

Thanks for joining us for the last Menlo Midweek of the year where we get holiday movie recommendations, chat Christmas traditions and further explore how to find and share hope! Reminder that we will not be having in person service this weekend, so see on online for our last service of 2024! Text us: (650)600-0402

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, join us for the final message in our series, Hope is Born. This week, we explore the story of the Magi, wise seekers who followed a star to find the true King. Their journey reminds us of an important truth: There is only one King worth worshipping. See you at our Christmas Eve Services !

This week we talk morning routines, how hope came to the lowest people of society first, and underscore the importance of relationship with God. We hope to see you for our Christmas Eve Services ! Text us: (650)600-0402 

This week, we continue our Advent series, Hope is Born, by exploring the remarkable story of the shepherds. These ordinary workers experienced an extraordinary encounter that forever changed their lives—and offers us a timeless lesson: We can find the remarkable in our routine. Through their story, we’ll discover how God chooses the humble and unexpected to be His witnesses, breaking into their or...

This week we are gifted Hallmark Christmas movie recommendations from our resident expert Brett Koerten as well as insights into Joseph and finding hope when life makes hope hard to find. Text Us: (650)600-0402

Even in Joseph’s initial attempts to break off the engagement, he was trying to save Mary’s reputation and future. Then, when he had his own angelic visit he was willing to put his expectations aside to pursue God’s call on his life and protection for his wife. Joseph is a shadow of the greater protection God offered to us by leaving Heaven to experience what we deserve to redeem mankind. Text Us:...

This week Matt Summers, Campus Pastor at our Mountain View Campus, and Josh Robertson, Campus Pastor at Saratoga, join us to dive deeper into the story of Mary, talk about childhood memories, the Sears Wish Lish Book, and the immaculate conception. Text Us: (650)600-0402

Mary’s faith and willingness to serve God exemplify a heart ready to embrace God’s plan, despite uncertainties. Guest Speaker Cheryl Fletcher shares with us the story of Mary to encourage us to say "yes" to God’s calling in our lives. What are the times in your life where you pursued God in the face of uncertainty? If you believed that God had your best in mind, what would you change about your li...