Port City Community Church Podcast

Have you ever felt like you were just going through the motions at work, unable to connect with a deeper sense of purpose? The truth is, you can't rush your way to a life of genuine faith. Your perspective on work and the world around you flows out of your underlying posture - the attitude and mindset you bring to each day. When we adopt a posture of faith, surrendering ourselves to be consume...

Faith isn't just about having a list of beliefs—it's about trusting God enough to act on those beliefs in our daily lives. Like a gardener cultivating good soil, we nurture our faith by staying close to God, listening, and following His guidance. This journey isn't always easy; our faith is tested in each challenge we face. But as we learn to trust God step by step, we begin to bear fr...

Truly understanding the way of Jesus requires more than just learning about Him - it demands that we integrate His teachings into the very fabric of our lives. Too often, we try to fit Jesus into our existing routines and priorities, when we should be allowing His reign to shape and define how we live. True understanding goes beyond mere information; it is a formative process that transforms us fr...

In our journey through life, we often find ourselves navigating a complex landscape of emotions and beliefs. It’s crucial to recognize that while our feelings are valid, they don’t always reflect the full truth of a situation. Our emotions, powerful as they are, can sometimes float freely without a solid anchor, leaving us feeling adrift. This is why it’s essential to ground our feelings in someth...

Our minds naturally categorize the world around us, shaping how we view life and our expectations of it. We often approach faith and God's Kingdom with this same mindset, hoping for predictable outcomes if we follow the right formula. However, the Kingdom of God operates in mysterious ways that challenge our desire for control. It invites us to embrace a more open, receptive stance—one where w...

We are all on a journey of becoming, shaped by what captures our attention and the encounters we experience. The Gospel—the good news of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection—offers more than just a moral roadmap to an eternal destination. It invites us into a transformative process of redemption, where forgiveness paves the way for renewal. As we explore questions of faith, whether thr...

Life moves quickly, and we often rush from one thing to the next without pausing to reflect. But taking time to honor what has happened, to mark endings, and to find closure is crucial for our well-being. Just as seasons naturally transition, we too need to embrace the rhythms of beginnings and endings. By deliberately stopping to rest, like observing a Sabbath, we create space to process our expe...

Spiritual practices, when done consistently, become habits that keep us connected to Jesus. Over time, these habits shape our desires, gradually transforming us into individuals who naturally want to live more like Jesus. This process shows how our daily practices can have a profound impact on our spiritual growth and character. Our desires guide our actions, but these desires are influenced by ou...

Where we invest our time and attention shapes who we become. Designed for relationships with God and others, the depth of these connections hinges on our willingness to invest time. If we're too busy for God, we're busier than He intends. To live as God designed, we must reassess our priorities and intentionally invest our time where it truly matters. Resetting our connections means consci...

Mike and Clay sit down for a conversation about their reflections on Sabbath Sunday, and how we as a community can make the Sabbath a deliberate and rhythmic reset amid the pressures and demands of our busy lives. 

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring what it means to "leverage your life." Today's reading centers around 1 Corinthians 15:58 and Galatians 6:9. Living fully and dying empty isn't about grand gestures or momentous achievements. It is abo...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring what it means to "leverage your life." Today's reading centers around James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5. How do we leverage these heavy things? It starts with our response. Will we let disappointment have the f...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring what it means to "leverage your life." Today's reading centers around Matthew 5:13-16. In Jesus' time, it was a preservative, a purifier, and a flavor enhancer. When Jesus calls us the "salt of th...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring what it means to "leverage your life." Today's reading centers around Proverbs 20:5 and Ephesians 1:17. The way to find "your thing" is by first doing "a thing." Start somewhere. Lean i...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring what it means to "leverage your life." Today's reading centers around Romans 12:1-2. The path of leverage isn't one of striving or manufacturing results through self-effort. It's a journey of trust...

In a world desperately seeking hope and healing, we have been given a new identity and a divine calling that surpasses our wildest dreams. This calling isn't just a gift; it's an invitation to participate in God's kingdom. By offering our lives to God, we unlock the power to leverage them for His purposes. Grace becomes our fuel, empowering us to contribute meaningfully to God's re...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "active in service." Today's reading centers around 1 John 3:18 and Hebrews 6:10. When we avail ourselves to serving inside the church, something profound happens. Our imagination awakens to how our...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "active in service." Today's reading centers around Philippians 2:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 12:9. On the journey of grace, there are no grades, only lessons learned. Grace covers every imperfect performa...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "active in service." Today's reading centers around Romans 12:3-5. We all struggle with making excuses at times, don't we? Excuses for avoiding things that are good for us, like exercising. Or ex...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "active in service." Today's reading centers around 1 Peter 4:10. Each of us has been drawn to God and placed within this church for a reason. We are not mere spectators but active participants, each...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "active in service." Today's reading centers around Mark 10:45. Over and over, Jesus flips our human values on their head. "You have heard it said, but I say to you..." He takes our cultura...

Following Jesus is not about putting on a show or just going through the motions - God wants the real you, with all your thoughts and feelings. He's not interested in fake spirituality. When you open up and make yourself available, God can use every part of your life in amazing ways. But here's the thing: it all starts in your heart. If your heart is in the right place, you'll naturall...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "engaged in community." Today's reading centers around Romans 15:7 and Revelation 7:9. Imagine a big dinner table with lots of chairs and all kinds of delicious food. People laugh and catch up. As co...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "engaged in community." Today's reading centers around John 13:34-35. Jesus unveiled the mark by which his followers would be known - a radical, sacrificial love for one another. It would not be thei...

You are listening to our weekday Summer Podcast series where we are using this summer as a RESET — an opportunity for us to return to what matters most! This week, we are exploring being "engaged in community." Today's reading centers around Ephesians 4:14-16. Our shared identity as a community comes with a profound responsibility to care for, uplift, and support one another. Christ-...