Reality LA Podcast: The Drop In

Fiona and Saz drop in to chat about love as friendship, needing people in our lives different from ourselves, desiring the best for one another, saying yes to one another, being on mission together, and complementary partnership.

Cody and Lindsay drop in to discuss ways to healthily adjust our expectations for friendship, how idealizing community actually kills it, community groups as places we welcome and love one another, how to join a Reality LA community group, and curiosity as the way into deeper friendship.   Want to join a community group? Visit reality.la/community . Want to message Cody and Lindsay? Email cg@reali...

Nathan's wife Stevie drops in to join him for a conversation with Mike about love as intimacy, reimagining romantic passion around God's word, not being afraid of our desires but submitting them to the Lord, and building meaningful, non-romantic friendships through expressing fondness and admiration. CONTENT WARNING: While not explicit, this week's episode covers such topics as sex and pornography...

Ben Chung drops in to chat about how God created not just a functional world but a beautiful one, intimacy with God through art, and the grace of our identity resting in God and not depending on anything we create.

Reality LA elder Philip Chew drops in to discuss love as grace, the love that other loves point to, experiencing agape in the little things of life, and learning to receive love that hasn't been "earned."

The Burnells drop in to discuss love as intimacy, how it relates to friendship and brokenness, the role of prayer and communication, and some of the ways love can evolve over the course of a 45-year marriage.

Love is supremely important, but the  word  "love" can be extremely overused. This is where we can learn something from ancient Greek, which had four words to distinguish between different types of love: friendship, affection, intimacy, and charity. Inspired by C.S. Lewis'  The Four Loves , starting next week we'll invite various people from our church family to help us explore one of the four lov...

Drop In producer Heather Fischer joins Nathan this week and, in place of a full episode, they offer a few Easter reflections to encourage us to continue to rest in the confidence graced to us through the resurrection of Jesus.

Our Worship Leader, Graham, drops in to discuss music as something first created by God, its role in his journey to Jesus, recognizing when music is worshipful, and music as a formative practice and extension of Sunday's preaching of the word.

Reality LA elder Erich Lee drops in to discuss being discipled in our money habits, the connection between the gospel and giving, and the relationship between generosity with wise financial planning. Listen to Pastor Jeremy's recent teaching on money within our Everyday Discipleship teaching series at reality.la/money .

Macie and Tyler drop in to chat about Cru, the burden created by misunderstanding our role in evangelism, relational boldness, and praying for the people in our lives.

Our Community Group Director, Cody Weston, drops in to discuss the radical importance of rest, how we should practice it not just as individuals but as a community, and learning both to sit still and to trust God to keep things going as we do. Listen to Pastor Jeremy's recent teaching on rest within our Everyday Discipleship teaching series at reality.la/rest .    

Cristina and Pastor Jonathan drop in to discuss how God created work as a good thing before sin, how it plays out now in a redeemed and fallen world, how calling is usually simpler than we think, and how our work can be a place to commune with God and a tangible outworking of his eternal kingdom. Learn about upcoming events on the topic of faith and work at events.realityla.com . Listen to Pastor...

A.C. drops in to share his story, discuss the difference between big spiritual highs and following Jesus day to day in every context, explore some of the unique challenges facing teenagers today, and encourage our entire church in ways to equip and disciple youth, regardless of our life roles or contexts.

Lauren drops in to discuss dwelling deeply on the words of God, wrestling with Scripture together in community, how every new season of life evolves our living relationship with the Bible, and the ultimate reason we were given a book—so we can develop intimacy with the God who loves, protects, and sustains us.

Our regular cohost Michael shares how he first came to Reality LA, his story of releasing spiritual baggage and learning to trust a church's leadership once again, and the way Jesus uses healthy relationships to heal us from the relational wounds of our past.

Our church's planting pastor, Tim Chaddick, drops in to share the story of the birth and growth of Reality LA, the utter necessity of prayer in the process, and the ongoing cycle of desperation for and deliverance by God.

This year we're learning to live "all of life, all for Jesus." Pastor Jeremy drops in to share the process we use to discern yearly direction, what it means for a church family to share a joint vision together, and remind us that vision is not a burden of things to do, but an invitation from the God who meets us where we are.

This week, Drop In producer Heather Fischer joins Michael to cohost a group discussion with returning guests Chaundra Hitchens, Milla Nieminen, Maggy Wong, and newcomer Suzy Frankian sharing hopes and encouragements for the coming year (no matter what it may bring!).

Elder candidates Alex and Kevin drop in to share their stories of meeting and growing with Jesus, their calls to eldership, and what they long to see Jesus do in our church.

Goodwin drops in to share about his early spiritual formation, how God shaped his story through a long-term injury, his years working and traveling with Cru, and an encouragement he has for our church today.

Our new Kids Ministry Director, Tim Siregar, drops in to discuss growing up second generation Indonesian American; his journey in childhood development studies, through directing and owning preschools, to joining the Reality LA staff; Advent faith; doubt; and connecting with Jesus as God in the flesh after the death of his father.

Our Events and Sundays Operations Director, Majena Alvarez, drops in to share her story and discuss making tamales at Christmastime, joy as strength, the difference between God's joy and our joy, and the mirth of Jesus. This episode touches on the topic of divorce. If you're struggling with your marriage, considering divorce as an option, or have any questions about this topic, please contact our...

Stevie Potter drops in to discuss Advent traditions, practicing peace as parents, operating from the Holy Spirit, and how "peace" is far more than a synonym for "quiet" or "serene."

Composer Alex Hitchens drops in to discuss hope through God's presence with us, formative Advent and Christmas practices, God's provision through other people, giving out of discomfort, and new fatherhood.