Passion City Church DC Podcast

In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Elizabeth Staggers, and Jon Harkey sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 17. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 17 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at htt...

What do you say to someone who’s smart, skeptical, and thinks Christianity is beneath them intellectually? In this talk, Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through Acts 17, where Paul stands before the philosophers of Athens and makes his case for God in the middle of a city full of idols. Whether you’re intellectually curious, spiritually skeptical, or just tired of groping in the dark for answers, this...

In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Elizabeth Staggers, and Jon Harkey sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 16. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 16 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at htt...

Who does God put on his team? In this talk, Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through Acts 16, where we we watch the Gospel cross into Europe for the first time, and God assembles His church in Philippi out of the most unlikely crew. Three people. Three completely different stories. And yet, Jesus who meets every single one of them exactly where they are. We learn that whoever you are and whatever you ar...

In this episode of Further In, Thomas Barr, Elizabeth Staggers, Hannah Myer, and Landon Lacy sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 15. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. To download the digital version of our Acts devotional mentioned in this episode, head to passiondc.link/acts13-19. K...

Acts 15 is the hinge point of the entire book of Acts. In this talk, Thomas Barr explains the Jerusalem Council and the one question that changes everything: How can I be saved? Through the debate between early church leaders, we discover that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, and why that matters more than we realize. Whether you’re carrying shame, striving for ap...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Elizabeth Staggers, Thomas Barr, and Jon Harkey sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 14. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. To download the digital version of the Acts devotional mentioned in this episode, head to passiondc.link/acts13-...

Paul and Barnabas traveled to hostile and pagan territory, and yet the good news of Jesus still took root. How? Looking at Acts 14, Pastor Ben Stuart breaks down six ways the door of faith gets opened to the Gentiles and what it actually looks like to share the Gospel in everyday life today. The Gospel is the most impactful movement in human history, not because of impressive people, but because o...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Hannah Myer, Landon Lacy, and Jacob Harkey sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 13. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. To download the digital version of the Acts devotional mentioned in this episode, head to passiondc.link/acts13-19. —...

In Acts 13, we see a turning point in the story of the early church. While most people move through life trying to get something—more success, more comfort, more security—the followers of Jesus were sent to give the world the most important message it has ever heard. As the Holy Spirit sends Paul and Barnabas from Antioch, the Gospel begins moving toward the ends of the earth. Why? Because the gos...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Donna Stuart, Mikado Hinson, and Shaundra Hinson sit down to go deeper into our study of Matthew 28:16-20. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Matthew 28:16-20  — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at ht...

Jesus offers salvation freely, but He also invites you into something more. In this message, Mikado Hinson shares his own story of coming to faith through a friend who loved him right where he was, and what it really means to go all in for Jesus Christ. Drawing from Luke 9:23 and The Great Commission, this talk is a call to move from the sidelines to full surrender. Whether you’ve never stepped fo...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Brad Jones, Thomas Barr, Hannah Myer, and Jacob Harkey sit down to go deeper into our study of Ephesians 4. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Ephesians 4 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncity...

We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. In this talk, Pastor Brad Jones brings a life-giving message from Ephesians 4 on what it looks like to live worthy of the calling we’ve received, not as isolated individuals, but as a people on mission together. As we grow together in humility, unity, and love, we reflect Christ and open ourselves up to being used for God's glory.  Key Verses // Ephesians...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Donna Stuart, Todd Peterson, and Susan Peterson sit down to go deeper into the topic of generosity and Proverbs 11:24. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Proverbs 11:24 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join...

What if the most reasonable thing you could do with your life is give it away? Former NFL player, Todd Peterson, shares his personal journey of generosity and what he’s learned about what it means to stop living a small, self-absorbed life and get in the game God is already playing. God doesn’t want some of us in the game. He wants all of us. Key Verses // Romans 12:1, Philippians 4, Proverbs 11:2...

Pastor Ben Stuart takes a closer look at the life and impact of Tabitha in Acts 9 as she displays the character of Christianity that we are all meant to embody as followers of Jesus. Lean in to discover how what He has done for you becomes the overflow of a life well lived.  Key Verses // Acts 9 — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/dc/give — S...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Thomas Barr, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into Acts 12. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 12 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc —...

Pastor Ben Stuart reminds us that we don’t need perfect faith to come to God. In Acts 12, the early church prays in a moment of fear and uncertainty, not fully believing God will move. And yet, He does. This message is an invitation to bring whatever faith you have, even half-hearted prayers, because God is faithful to meet you there. Key Verses // Acts 12 — Give towards what God is doing through...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into Acts 11. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 11 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc —...

Pastor Ben teaches from Acts 11 and shows what a healthy, world-changing church actually looks like. In this passage, we see that it begins with ordinary people whose lives have been transformed by Jesus and who cannot help but share that hope with others. As the Church lives this out, lives are changed, communities are formed, and the Gospel continues to advance. Key Verses // Acts 11 — Give towa...

In this episode of Further In, Landon Lacy, Hannah Myer, Thomas Barr, and Jon Harkey sit down to go deeper into Acts 10. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 10 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc — Give towards...

Landon Lacy walks us through Acts 10, teaching us how the Gospel isn’t limited by background, status, or story. Through the story of Peter and Cornelius, we see that even seemingly good people still need God’s grace, and that Jesus has made a way for all people, in every nation, through His life, death, and resurrection. Key Verses // Acts 10 — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City C...

Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through Acts 9, showing how Paul went from persecuting Jesus to proclaiming Him after a life-changing encounter with the risen Christ. This is the message of Easter. Jesus is still meeting people, still saving, and still making all things new today. Key Verses // Acts 9 — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/dc/give —...

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Thomas Barr, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into Acts 8. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 8 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc — Gi...