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One of the many challenges of a global pandemic is isolation. We realize that we need people, yet sometimes we don’t like people. Therein lies the tension. It’s tempting to try to be a solo act, and many of us have reasons to do just that. However, Paul shows us how to lean on our teammates in Romans 16.

In a world where it has become increasingly easy to not commit, or feel disconnected, what does it look like to truly flourish & grow? It starts with becoming established deeply & firmly in Jesus, to become rooted in Him. Recorded live during our Galentines 2021 Flourish event.

We celebrate Black History Month by pointing us all to the College Hill Podcast. You can find this podcast on your podcast store, and we encourage you to listen and learn!

Many of us struggle with identity as we ask ourselves, “Who am I?” Today we discuss a better question to start with, which is “Whose am I?” Knowing whose we are helps us discover who we are.

This week on Embracing the Journey, Whitney and Jade give some sneak peaks of what is to come this Sunday for our Virtual Galentines Event! Ladies, we can’t wait to see you Sunday afternoon! You can find more info on our Flourish Instagram.

When it comes to prayer, we often overcomplicate it and underemphasize it. Yet, the Psalms contain raw prayers that can and should serve as a model for how we communicate with Jesus. The Psalms also reveal the impact of these prayers on those who prayed them, which reminds us of the necessity of our second rhythm.

Matt Moore and Todd continue to dive into the messiness of life in Part 2 of their conversation. If you missed last week, we encourage you to go back and watch or listen.

Why is it so hard for us to do what’s good for us? We know the vinaigrette is healthier than the ranch, yet we pour the ranch on our salad. This struggle applies to our relationship or lack there-of with the Word, and it’s an issue addressed by the author of Hebrews in chapters 3 and 4.

We often tell stories with a pretty bow on top when everything resolved, but what about all the other unresolved situations? What happens when the bow unravels in the next chapter  of our story? Matt Moore shares about the messiness of his life and challenges us to dive into the mess with others in Part 1 of his conversation with Todd.

How would you describe your spiritual health prior to March 2020 versus now, January 2021? Also, think back to a time you experienced real change. Was your path to change marked by a haphazard or an intentional mindset? Considering those two answers, we discuss improving our spiritual health, no matter what our circumstances.

Whitney shares how her word for the year keeps impacting her in her daily life!

Whether big or small, fear is an aspect of life that we all face. If we are not careful, our fears will stop us from experiencing the fullness of a relationship with Jesus that He desires for us. Looking at Exodus 14, we see the Israelites filled with fear in what seems like a hopeless situation as the Egyptian army pursues them. Letting go of their fear allows them to step forward on a highway th...

Have you ever realized the image you portray doesn’t match the reality of who you are? This type of duplicity happens in “big” and “small” ways, and Todd shares about how he dealt with this issue in one area of his life.

 There are clear benefits to upping the intensity: Consider our relationships—what happens when you up the intensity? Perhaps that means spending time with a good friend where you both set your phones at the door to prevent distraction. Is there not a deeper level of conversation? When we up the intensity, we find a richness, a deepness that is unavailable without higher levels of effort and...

Starting in 2019, Todd and Whitney began picking a word, or phrase, for the New Year. To kick off 2021, they share theirs, and we encourage you to leave a message and let us know your word for 2021! https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

It would be easy for us to place our hope in 2021. After all, it’s a new year, so life must improve—2021 can’t be as bad as 2020. This is a real temptation, but the start of a new year is not a solid source of hope. To prove this, we simply return to this time last year – not just the start of a new year but the start of a new decade. Remember the anticipation, the joy…look how that turned out. Do...

For the past two years, we discussed rest on the last Sunday of the year. As we end 2020,  mental health issues are rising quickly due to all the uncertainty and tragedy that we have faced. Therefore, we discuss the intersections between rest and mental health, and we believe this is a conversation that we need to end the year. Cindy Boler leads our discussion, and she is a Licensed Clinical...

As we approach Christmas, many of us are feeling more negative emotions than positive ones. What does the Christmas story communicate during such heavy times? We invite you to lean in because we believe that in 2020, we need the Christmas story more than ever.

This Christmas season is heavier than typical because we face everything that makes the holidays hard plus Covid-19. Today, we look at two people who faced immense adversity, and we see their response to receiving God’s generosity. 

In the chaos and uncertainty of 2020, many of us have a list of answers that we want. Todd shares about a time over a decade ago when he went for a run to get answers, and the life-changing Scripture that God gave him.

We end our series by discussing two specific intersections in our lives: interpersonal conflict and the fight for justice. In both of these situations, it is very easy and sometimes even natural for us to retaliate. However, Paul challenges us with a better way in Romans 12:19-21. Will we take the high road?

Nolan Pelfrey, our Public Students Director, explores the pillar of identity and the importance of a proper view of Jesus and ourselves in His story.

Interpersonal conflict is a part of our daily lives, so we return to what we call Front Door Conversations to discuss how we navigate tense and delicate issues. Romans 12:17-18 gives us a road map for how to walk through the Front Door as Creators of Peace.

Medical experts tell us that good posture has health benefits, and many believe it communicates self-confidence. Posture matters and sends a message, so how we carry ourselves as Jesus followers reveals what’s going on inside of us and impacts how we interact with others. By digging into Romans 12:14-16, we see the posture of a Jesus follower.

Why do you serve? Why do you endure? Why do you give generously? Or why don’t you? In Romans 12:11-13, Paul (the author) speaks to what drives Jesus followers to do these things. Whether or not you follow Jesus, his insights can help us wrestle with why we sacrifice to benefit others or why we don’t.