Sonrise Pastors Podcast

This episode of the Pastor's Podcast recounts the experiences of our team who recently returned from an incredible mission trip to Brazil with Global Awakening! Our team of 20 from Sonrise joined over 140 others to witness God's power in action: • Deaf ears opened • Tumors disappeared • Marriages restored • Lives transformed We saw over 1,200 physical healings and nearly 2,000 people touched by th...

Join Pastor Herb Marks, Pastor Jason Gibbons, and Pastor Noma Hedman in this episode and exploration of church hurt, where they uncover profound truths about forgiveness and growth. The central message reminds us that while pain within the church community is real, it's often part of our spiritual journey. We're called to view these challenges through the lens of Christ's love and sacrifice. The s...

This discussion addresses the relevant challenges faced by the charismatic and Pentecostal church in dealing with leadership failures, particularly sexual sin and false prophecies. Pastor John Hammer is joined by Pastor Herb Marks and Dr. Dan Hammer to discuss the importance of biblical accountability, public repentance, and proper restoration processes. They stress the need for grace and truth in...

In this podcast, Pastor John Hammer is joined by Dr. Leif Hetland as they discuss altars over thrones, and roaring lambs. The discussion emphasizes the importance of slowing down, spending time in God's presence, and cultivating a heart of repentance and humility. It highlights the transformative power of abiding in Christ, the significance of vulnerability in leadership, and the need for a reset...

In this podcast featuring a panel discussion from The Way Conference, Pastors John and Grace Hammer are joined by Pastor Jason Gibbons to discuss the importance of authentic worship and creative ministry in the church. This discussion emphasizes the need for worship to be focused on exalting Jesus rather than performance or entertainment. The speakers share their experiences with songwriting, the...

Pastors John and Grace Hammer are joined by Dr. Stephen List, Bishop Joseph Mattera, Dr. Leif Hetland, and Dr. Dan Hammer for a discussion about spiritual fathers, sons and daughters. This was recorded live from The Way Conference 2025. We hope you enjoy and are encouraged!

Join Pastors John and Grace Hammer, and Bishop Joseph and Joyce Mattera as they discuss ministry stories! Listen and be encouraged!

Join Pastor John Hammer and Pastor Jason Gibbons as they discuss Pastor John's new book coming out April 2nd, "Altars Over Thrones."

Join this discussion with Pastors John Hammer, Grace Hammer, and Noma Hedman as they explore the evolving role of women in ministry and society, current societal issues, the importance of family, the rising spiritual hunger among younger generations, and more! We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this discussion, we explore the vital importance of creeds in Christianity and how they safeguard the core truths of our faith. We're reminded of Jude 1:3, which urges us to 'contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people.' This passage underscores the significance of preserving and passing down the unchanging truths of our faith. As we delve into church history, we...

Join Pastor John Hammer and Pastor Herb Marks as they talk about receiving the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues.

Join Pastor John Hammer, Pastor Craig Gorc, PastorJason Gibbons, and Ryan Danley in a discussion and insider's look into the upcoming Sonrise Worship Album!

Join Pastor John Hammer, as he talks with Pastor Herb Marks, Bob McGowan and Kevin Johnson to discuss their recent missions trip to Brazil. You will hear powerful testimonies of healing, highlights from the trip and upcoming opportunities here locally and abroad.

Pastors John and Grace Hammer are joined by Pastor Jason Gibbons and Diane Fink for an episode about spiritual impartation and Diane's mission work.

Pastors John and Grace answer questions submitted by Sonrise Christian Center on the 2024 election to help people think Biblically about voting, politics and government. They cover issues like the border, abortion, safety, global relations, family challenges, the economy and more.

Pastor's John Hammer, Dan Hammer, and Herb Marks have a discourse about martial arts being demonic or not, should a woman be a homemaker and a mom, and the influence ideas have on culture and spiritual warfare and mainly deliverance from demons, and unclean spirits. Deliverance from demonic spirits is nothing new, as it was executed most successfully by Jesus himself, as well as the apostles in th...

Sonrise Senior Pastors John/Grace Hammer and Executive Pastor Dr Craig Gorc team up with Dr Bill Hogg and Pastor Ben Dixon to tackle the topic of The Mission of the Church.

Sonrise Senior Pastors, John & Grace Hammer, pair up to discuss family, parenting, and the next generation.

Pastor John Hammer is joined by Paul Martini, the Lead Pastor at New Life City in New Mexico, as they discuss both multiplication in the church, and restoration of the church through the simplicity of small groups.

Sonrise Senior Pastors John/Grace Hammer along with Dr Dan Hammer and Pastor Herb Marks join long-time friend and missions evangelist, Dr Stephen List, in this collaboration about living a life of faith.

Pastors Dr Craig Gorc, Jason Gibbons, Noma Hedman, and James Lemley briefly discuss the Mark Driscoll and James River Men’s Conference controversy, along with the importance of the spiritual disciplines: fasting, scripture reading and meditation.

Senior Pastors John & Grace Hammer meet with marriage counselors Jim and Eva Johnson to discuss dating, marriage, divorce dangers and the power of prayer in christian marriage. Jim and Eva also encourage with some amazing stories of breakthrough they've seen in couples of all ages. Then, discuss some very practical marriage precursors: how does someone find the right person to marry? Is attraction...

Pastor's John Hammer, Jason Gibbons, Dr Dan Hammer, and Dr Craig Gorc explore the significance of the recent solar eclipse, and the questions it raises about the end times and the second coming of Christ. As well as the intriguing remarks of Richard Dawkins, a renowned atheist who surprisingly acknowledges the value of Christian culture while rejecting its foundational beliefs.

Senior Pastor's John & Grace Hammer, Dr Dan Hammer, and Pastor Noma Hedman discuss the importance of reaching/impacting the next generation to live for Jesus and how, as parents, to encourage children to believe in Christ and follow him wholeheartedly. Special guest Amber Cantu join towards the end of the podcast and along with her husband Arnold, share about their call to be a foster mother and f...

Pastors John & Dr Dan Hammer sit with evangelists Diane Fink and Chris Ward to discuss God's amazing work across the nations and throughout their missions travels! Other topics include the Seattle area being rated the least-churched area in the nation according to recent surveys, in conjunction with a strong, remnant of PNW church's persevering and seeing amazing witness in their communities.