Park Hills Podcast

Pastors Alex and Chris begin to explain our new mission statement and the desire to help the church become "everyday disciples." They look at Jesus' teaching in Luke 9 and how immersive this idea throughout Jesus' teaching. He calls us to live for Him everyday by denying ourselves, taking up our cross DAILY and following Him. Key thought from this episode : Be a disciple every day. We look forward...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about where Jesus talked to the disciples and ends with a discussion about how to experience the Holy Land without ever going to the Holy Land. Key thought from this episode : We are called to make disciples. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris have a tough discussion about Judas and all the nuances of the text concerning him and his eternal damnation. A brief discussion about "the people of God" and the curses called down by the crowd follows. This episode ends with a talk about "the other Mary" and why Chris is pretty sure it's Mary, mother of Jesus. Key thought from this episode : Dig in the text, but let the te...

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into the topic of ordinance vs sacrament and explain why the EFCA lands where we do. Then a discussion about curses and digging into the Greek ensues. Hope you enjoy! Key thought from this episode : We love Jesus and follow His commands/ordinances as we walk closer with Him. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@pa...

Pastors Alex and Chris urge people to not make the parables more complicated than they are. Jesus is a master teacher who does a terrific job guiding people to think about life and the kingdom of God in practical and helpful ways. Then we get involved and try to make them more (or less) than they are supposed to be. Key thought from this episode : See the point or purpose of the parable and live t...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the woes and the end. Be careful with our thinking in the end - we know enough - we know what we ought - but we don't know it all and to think we do is not accurate or helpful. Key thought from this episode : Christ will return in a glorious way. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check o...

Pastors Alex and Chris walk through the gathering storm brewing around Jesus. Then they dive into love how it is all-encompassing to who we are and what we should surrender to the Lord. Key thought from this episode : Love Him with everything you've got. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the ways Jesus gets in trouble in Matthew 21. He stirs the crowds, clears the temple and takes on the religious establishment. Key thought from this episode : Jesus is the new temple. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris start with idols vs stumbling blocks and then move onto some thoughts in the beginning of Matthew 20. There is a discussion of Israel as vineyard and then a brief and likely unsatisfying discussion of replacement theology. Key thought from this episode : Yahweh deserves our believing loyalty. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris...

Pastors Alex and Chris work through the topic of singleness and the issue of churches seemingly only dealing with marriage and family. A few imperfect and incomplete explanations are given, but we would welcome your feedback! Some terms are used that may cause you some pause. Please hear our heart and understand the pastoral implications of what we are discussing. There is a brief discussion on th...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss Matthew 18 and some ideas with stumbling blocks as well as considering how our actions affect others. Conviction can be an interesting topic and this episode presses on a few aspects and invites you to think carefully. There is also a short insight to the interesting usage of "church" in various Matthew passages. Key thought from this episode : Let's avoid stumbling...

Pastors Alex and Chris wander into some interesting territory when discussing the Transfiguration. This one is quite long, but some useful tidbits are there to be found if you would liketo take in the entire episode! Key thought from this episode : Jesus proves He is God and so much more. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.or...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss various aspects of Peter's confession - the keys, the rise and fall (so quickly) of Peter, and a fun discussion of hasatan. Enjoy! Key thought from this episode : Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more in...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the signs of the times and how we often get these things wrong (and have throughout history). May we be people who focus on the right things (discipleship), trust Jesus with the future and do not get riled up at every single change. Key thought from this episode : Focus on what we can do, not what we cannot predict well. We look forward to hearing from you for future...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss locations and times in the Bible (and how we have less than we'd like!). They also try to have a charitable discussion about the Pharisees and dive into some of the political climate in the 1st century. Key thought from this episode : Care about the text, but don't be a Pharisee. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stuk...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk Jesus' deity and how Matthew 14 implies that Jesus knew He was God (and He was, no doubt!). We also dive briefly into the idea of kingdom theology and why it does not work in our world today. Key thought from this episode : Worship the King and remember everything is not "on you." We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stuken...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk parables and reality. Then a brief foray into the space called hell and its implications for us. Key thought from this episode : Let's focus together on the kingdom of heaven over everything else. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into rest as a concept in our world today. While many of us remember the Lord on Sunday, the day of rest is not what we practice (at least not in the way the Law of Moses commands).  Key thought from this episode : You need to find rest today - but not necessarily in the way "everyone" expects - follow your King. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we m...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Jesus' "homebase" throughout the Gospels and try to describe a day in the life of Jesus with His disciples. Then, they entertain a brief foray into the biblical theology of rest and our modern misunderstandings of it. Key thought from this episode : Rest is only found in Christ our King. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email...

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into shepherds and how it applies to pastoral ministry. Thank God He is our Good Shepherd. Key thought from this episode : The Good Shepherd leads His sheep and guides His shepherds. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris have a far-reaching and wide-ranging conversation about healing/prophecy/continuity-discontinuity/Matthew and the Chosen. If you've got the time, this 40 minutes will make you think. Key thought from this episode : Jesus is Messiah - even if others' expectations are not fulfilled by Him. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stuk...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a bunch of topics that cover Matthew 8 - enjoy. Key thought from this episode : Follow the Son of God and Son of Man. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris work through the rest of the Sermon on the Mount and discuss judgment, forgiveness, and final thoughts on the greatest sermon ever preached. Key thought from this episode : The Sermon on the Mount is terrific. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss "Purple Time," liturgy and "high church/low church" while interacting with the Lord's Prayer and Matthew 6. Key thought from this episode : We desire you to worship and follow Jesus as He leads you. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris think about the Sermon on the Mount and some of the popular opinions that exist surrounding it. Key thought from this episode : Jesus' manifesto is world altering. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.