Sacred City Life Podcast

We've said it since the beginning of our church, "The only way to make disciples is in community and on mission." In this episode we talk about that statement, where it comes from, and how we might live it light of its reality today.

We’re starting something new on the Sacred City Life Podcast! Every other week Pastor Justin and some of the Pastoral Residents at SC are going to sit down in a segment called “Theology For Everyone”. Together, we will be working our way through the Westminster Confession of Faith. The WCF is one of the clearest, most succinct, historically approved, biblical confession of faith...

Today we are talking about the book "Divided By Faith" by authors Michael Emerson & Christian Smith.

On August 29th, 2020, we gathered the men of Sacred City Church to talk about manhood and taking responsibility for our own discipleship and the discipleship of others. This bonus episode is from that gathering and we hope it serves you well! Theme music by Austin Charles Vallejo

We're back with another episode after taking a short break while Pastor Justin was on vacation. Today we're talking about the Church and culture. Theme music by Austin Charles Vallejo

We're continuing the conversation from the past few weeks, and zeroing in on issues surrounding black lives matter. Theme Music By Austin Charles Vallejo

Pastor Justin continues the conversation from last week surround issues of race. Theme music by Austin Charles Vallejo

In this episode, Pastor Justin wants to get the conversation started around some of the current issues we are seeing in our nation and cities in regards to personal and systemic racism, violence, white privilege, and more. Theme music by Austin Charles Vallejo

Would you know how to define the elements of a good sermon? In this episode, Pastor Justin breaks down what he thinks are the 5 key ingredients to a good sermon. Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

Pastor Justin breaks down some ideas from the book "The Boy Crisis", and talks about the lost ritual of a "right of passage" and some ideas of how to disciple our boys, and give them something to aim at in life. Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

In this episode, Pastor Justin talks about the dichotomy of the two halves of our life and how to navigate the transition from the first half to the second half well. Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

On this episode Pastor Justin opens up the Proverbs and speaks to the important role that Fathers play in the discipleship of their kids. Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

We're back with another episode. Pastor Justin gets asked quite often just what it is that he does every day as a pastor. This episode he breaks down his weekly schedule and gives insight into the life of your pastor. Enjoy! Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

We're talking all things money, finance, and what those things have to do with the Gospel. We're joined by John Deere Executive and Sacred City's Deacon of Finance Brent Norwood this time! Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

In this episode Pastor Justin reviews Cal Newport's book "Digital Minimalism" Theme music by Austin Charles Vallejo

Helpful resources from this episode: PDF - https://bit.ly/2VUuhTb Paul Maxwell - "How To Crush Any Goal" https://bit.ly/2CwJbG6 James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/3-stages-of-failure

We're back with another episode! This time around Pastor Justin is flying solo and talking about the idolization of youth sports. Theme music by Austin Charles Vallejo

On this episode we discuss what Biblical Manhood looks like. Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

Continuing through the our discussion on the Lord's Prayer, we talk sit down to talk about the topic of forgiveness and answer your questions! Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

We're continuing our conversation on prayer, answering your question and digging into more of The Lord's Prayer. Specifically Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

We're back after a short summer break, and were talking about the topic of prayer. We've been fielding your questions as both SC Davenport and Moline preach through the Lord's Prayer. On this episode Pastor Sam and Pastor Justin help give deeper insights and answer your questions! Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

On this episode, Pastor Justin sits down with Joel Bickford (Deacon of Worship at Sacred City Church) to talk about the various ways music shapes our souls for good or ill, and how music can play a key role in your discipleship. Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

On this episode we talk about the pervasive social media platform of Facebook and wether or not you should consider quitting it. We talk about it's positives and negatives, and how scripture might inform how you go about using or not using Facebook. Music by Austin Charles Vallejo

Pastor Joshua Ngao is a member of Sacred City Church and Director of Fishers of Men Ministries in Kenya Africa. Joshua got to talk about his upbringing, how that lead him to start FOM, where the ministry is at today, how you can be involved with FOM, and much more! Music by Austin Charles Vallejo