Monday Conversations

In this episode of Monday Conversations, our Kids Director Emma Dooley and Next Gen Pastor Danny Hardy join Pastor Chris Dotson to share our heart for parents, unpack our holistic discipleship strategy for families, and offer practical ways you can stack everyday moments to raise kids who authentically follow Jesus.

In this episode, Brie, Chris, and Brian Owen from Grace City Boston discuss the challenges of sharing the gospel in a highly secular culture, emphasizing patient relational ministry, cultural awareness, and the essential role of prayer in helping people gradually move toward faith. Additional Resources Gray Engel Scale Alpha Cultural Apologetics Diary of a CEO w/Wesley Huff

In this episode, Brie, Chris and Shannon discuss living a Spirit-filled life by exploring practical ways to walk closely with God, emphasizing daily awareness of the Holy Spirit, intentional worship, gratitude, and surrender.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie, Pastor Chris Dotson, and Pastor Chris Sullivan discuss Ephesians chapter 5, exploring how Christians imitate Christ by confronting sexual sin and greed through understanding their identity in Christ, setting practical boundaries, rejecting shame-based behavior change, and pursuing lasting heart transformation through the gospel. Additional Resources E...

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie, Seth King and Chris Sullivan unpack Ephesians 4 by exploring how believers must put off the old self and live in light of their identity in Christ, confronting sin’s deception, embracing repentance, and walking in true freedom through renewed minds and unity in the church.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Pastor Chris discuss the shift in Ephesians from identity in Christ to living it out, emphasizing that spiritual growth requires a healthy, united church marked by relational humility, doctrinal clarity, and a shared mission to make disciples.

In this episode of Monday Conversations , Brie, Pastor Chris, and Vivian discuss Ephesians 2–3, exploring how the gospel not only saves us individually but tears down walls of division, calling believers into unity as one family and dwelling place for God.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Pastor Chris Dotson explore Ephesians 2, unpacking how we were spiritually dead in our sins but made alive by God’s rich mercy, and how understanding this truth frees us from pride and shame to live out the unique good works He has prepared for each of us.

In this episode, Brie and Davis Islands Campus Pastor Seth King unpack Ephesians 1:15–22, exploring how knowing Jesus more deeply clarifies our identity and position in Christ, fuels spiritual maturity, and calls us to live with trust, purpose, and responsibility in God’s redemptive story.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson and Residents Nate Roberts and Christian Santos dive into Ephesians 1, exploring identity in Christ, God’s choosing grace, and what it looks like to live free from shame and grounded in the Holy Spirit.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Executive Pastor Chris Dotson explore how the gospel in Ephesus challenges us to bring hidden idols into the light so we can experience real freedom, authentic community, and lasting spiritual transformation.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Pastor Danny Wayne Hardy Jr. explore Jesus as the Prince of Peace, discussing how true peace is found not in control or calm circumstances but in trusting Christ’s presence amid chaos and everyday life.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Pastor Chris Dotson unpack the Advent message of Jesus as Everlasting Father, exploring how earthly relationships shape our view of God and how the Trinity reveals a God who is eternally loving and personally present in our everyday lives. Additional Resources 12-14-25 Sermon Bible Project - Triune God

In this episode, Chris and Brie talk about the Advent theme of Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God, emphasizing that God’s power often looks different than we expect, revealed through Mary’s humility, the incarnation, and our dependence on Him rather than ourselves. Enjoy!

In this episode of Monday Conversations , Brie and Pastor Chris Dotson talk with guest pastor Trevor Lovinggood from Ever Denver Church about living empowered by the Spirit. They emphasize that true empowerment begins with being filled by God’s love so it can overflow into others because people must first believe you’re for them before they’ll believe who God is. The conversation challenges everyo...

In this episode of Monday Conversations , the hosts continue their series on the Holy Spirit, discussing what it practically means to live a Spirit-led life through reading Scripture, talking with God in constant conversation, and applying His truth daily.

In this episode of Monday Conversations , Chris sits down with Shannon and Justin from the creative team to discuss what it means to live a Spirit-led life, sharing personal stories of when the Holy Spirit became real to them and exploring how God’s empowering presence transforms believers from within.

In this episode of Monday Conversations , Brie and Pastor Chris Dotson unpack Pastor J.J.’s message on availability through Colossians 3, exploring how obedience and humility can reflect Christ’s character, emphasizing that true faithfulness starts with simple, everyday submission to God’s leading wherever He’s placed you. Resources Colossians 3:17-25 Ephesians 5:21-25 Destroyer of the Gods: Early...

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Pastor Chris Dotson welcome longtime staff member Chris Sullivan to discuss how authentic spiritual growth means putting sin to death and clothing ourselves with compassion, living out the “CASE” framework—Compassionate, Available, Spirit-led, and Empowering—to bring Jesus into every corner of life. Resources: Colossians 3:6-14

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie, Chris, and Pastor Marc Corradino share that real transformation isn’t about rules or effort, but about loving Jesus—when your heart and mind are set on Him, change flows naturally from love, not obligation.

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Pastors Chris Dotson and Danny Hardy reflect on what it means to authentically follow Jesus—warning against hollow philosophies, reminding us that our unpayable debt of sin has been fully canceled at the cross, and calling believers to live rooted in Christ rather than pretending or striving to measure up. Scripture ⁠ Colossians 2:6-23

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Chris welcome new preschool director Vivian Winston to share her story, passion for families, and discuss how Colossians 1 teaches suffering builds endurance, character, and hope as we live out the reality of Christ in us in everyday life. Scripture Colossians 1:24-29 Romans 5:1-5 Apps Lectio 365 Prayer Wall App

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie, Danny Hardy, and Michael Rivera discuss the importance of living out the gospel and impacting every corner of their community, emphasizing Colossians' message of embracing our identity in Christ to be authentic witnesses and share the hope and authority of Jesus in their daily lives. Additional Resources: Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 How to share...

In this episode of Monday Conversations, Brie and Seth unpack Colossians 1:9–14, exploring how Paul’s prayer calls believers to be filled with God’s will, walk in holiness, embrace redemption from brokenness, and live transformed lives through the Spirit in community.

In this episode of "Monday Conversations," Brie and Chris dive into the book of Colossians, focusing on the transformative power of the gospel, the importance of bearing fruit, and their mission to sow seeds of faith in cultivating authentic followers of Jesus. Additional Resources: STF Church Events