Story Church Podcast

We all place our hope in what, or who, we depend on the most. But what do you do when you’re left disappointed? One of history’s most famous kings offers a way to move forward. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

This week, Lead Pastor and Church Planter Brandon Kelley of Venture Christian Church shared about what God is doing in and through their community. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Summer is a natural opportunity to slow down and change our rhythms, but if we aren't careful, it can fly by before we know it. This season, we're challenged to not waste the opportunities in front of us. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Our picture of Jesus can often feel distant, mild and detached from every day life. And yet Jesus was the most human person who ever lived. By discovering how Jesus was fully alive we can learn to live the full life he calls us to. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Our picture of Jesus can often feel distant, mild and detached from every day life. And yet Jesus was the most human person who ever lived. By discovering how Jesus was fully alive we can learn to live the full life he calls us to. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Our picture of Jesus can often feel distant, mild and detached from every day life. And yet Jesus was the most human person who ever lived. By discovering how Jesus was fully alive we can learn to live the full life he calls us to. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Before we can talk about being known by God, we have to get honest about the fact that most of us are barely known by ourselves. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Before we can talk about being known by God, we have to get honest about the fact that most of us are barely known by ourselves. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Before we can talk about being known by God, we have to get honest about the fact that most of us are barely known by ourselves. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

The resurrection of Jesus is not a story to simply believe in, but as an event that was seen, recorded, and testified to. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Following Jesus can be inconvenient, costly, and even embarrassing. Even Jesus' earliest followers wrestled with this tension. But one of his disciples asked a question that put everything in perspective: "To whom shall I go?" Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Jesus leveraged his authority for the benefit of those under his authority. Following Jesus means that when we find ourselves in positions of authority, we do the same. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Jesus offers us the choice of denying ourselves now or losing ourselves later. But you'll find that when you pay the price for following Jesus, you'll be glad you did. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

What do people who follow Jesus look like? What do they wear? If we want to be like Jesus, we have to train like Jesus. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Religion says, Change and you can join us. Jesus says, Join us and you will change. There's a huge difference. Following always begins by taking one small step. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Jesus didn't invite people to become Christians—He invited them to follow Him. Following isn't about doing what Jesus says; it's about being WITH Jesus, becoming LIKE Jesus, and doing WHAT Jesus did. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

This week, we explored fasting as a spiritual practice for our upcoming Awaken Indiana 40-day initiative. Fasting isn't about earning God's favor but creating space to notice His presence by training our desires and revealing what controls us. It's a way to "walk by the Spirit" and become more aware of God's activity in our lives. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

We're often taught that church health equals attendance numbers. But God designed each person as a unique "masterpiece" with a specific calling in their everyday life. We should learn to see our regular world—work, neighborhood, family—as our real mission field, not just Sunday morning programs. It's about getting off the bench and into the game God already designed for you. Connect with us furthe...

Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don’t put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don’t put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

Generosity is informed and fueled by the acknowledgment that God owns it all. We are simply managers. When we adopt that posture, we view everything we “own” as a potential tool to further the agenda of our King. Connect with us further at storyperu.com

This message addresses the "now what?" question we face when standing at the edge of a new beginning. Rather than falling into the exhausting cycle of trying harder with the same old approaches, we discover that new beginnings in God's economy aren't about self-improvement—they're about participating in the resurrection life that Christ has already initiated. Just as Jesus didn't improve the old o...

As we approach the new year, this message challenges the typical "add more" mentality by asking a different question: what if the best thing you could do for 2026 is to end something that's holding you back? Through Jesus's teaching on pruning in John 15, we discover that God cuts off not only dead branches but also fruitful ones—because He sees something better is possible. Whether it's a dead br...

Through the story of the first Christmas—announced to confused parents, lowly shepherds and born in a barn under Roman occupation—we discover that God didn't wait for the world to become joyful, but brought joy into the world Himself. Joy isn't the absence of difficulty, it's the presence of hope: a courageous choice to trust that God is still at work, even when we've considered all the facts. Con...

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the one who embodied the way back to God. He's the same one who's also the way through our differences and the way forward for the world. Connect with us further at storyperu.com