The Damascus Road Podcast

Who would consider limits a gift? Limits hold us back. They keep us from achieving our dreams and accomplishing our goals. They cause us to struggle and can be downright frustrating. But what if they are a gift from God to help us rather than hinder us? When God made us, God gave us gifts and strengths, passions and desires, and yes, limits too. In doing so, God defined who we are and who we are n...

Who would consider limits a gift? Limits hold us back. They keep us from achieving our dreams and accomplishing our goals. They cause us to struggle and can be downright frustrating. But what if they are a gift from God to help us rather than hinder us? When God made us, God gave us gifts and strengths, passions and desires, and yes, limits too. In doing so, God defined who we are and who we are n...

Unforgiveness is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Following the story of Joseph, join us on a transformative journey of forgiveness. Week 5 of Reaching for Forgiveness Teacher: Devynn BrankelForgiveness is not a one time decision. We decide again and again to hold tightly to the forgiveness we’ve received and we’ve given.

Unforgiveness is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Following the story of Joseph, join us for a transformative journey of forgiveness. Week 4 of Reaching for Forgiveness Teacher: Megan MillerWe all have a choice. Will we choose to forgive? Or will we choose to harbor bitterness, grudges, and ill will to our enemy?

Unforgiveness is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Following the story of Joseph, join us for a transformative journey of forgiveness. Week 3 of Reaching for Forgiveness Teacher: Tyler StibrichNo one deserves to be forgiven. It is always a gift. Will we accept the forgiveness of God? Can we give the gift to the person who hurt us?

Unforgiveness is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Following the story of Joseph, join us on a transformative journey of forgiveness. Week 2 of Reaching for Forgiveness Teacher: Megan Stibrich We often excuse our wrongs but judge others by their worst days. What if we began to see through someone else’s eyes? What if we gave them the grace we often give ourselves?

Unforgiveness is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Following the story of Joseph, join us on a transformative journey of forgiveness. Week 1 of Reaching for Forgiveness Teacher: Ryan Miller The journey to forgiveness starts with our memory. How are we remembering our hurts? What if we told ourselves a different story?

Whether you like Christmas music or not, once Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is inescapable. Stores, restaurants, anywhere you go. You know the songs and you can sing along. They are filled with popular ideas about Christmas, from holiday romance, to passionate desire, to how the dark nights and cold weather brings us together with friends and loved ones. But while these songs help some feel t...

Whether you like Christmas music or not, once Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is inescapable. Stores, restaurants, anywhere you go. You know the songs and you can sing along. They are filled with popular ideas about Christmas, from holiday romance, to passionate desire, to how the dark nights and cold weather brings us together with friends and loved ones. But while these songs help some feel t...

Whether you like Christmas music or not, once Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is inescapable. Stores, restaurants, anywhere you go. You know the songs and you can sing along. They are filled with popular ideas about Christmas, from holiday romance, to passionate desire, to how the dark nights and cold weather brings us together with friends and loved ones. But while these songs help some feel t...

It seems like everyone has beef with someone. Dis tracks proliferate, friendships dissipate, and families disintegrate. There’s bad blood poisoning our lives and our relationships, and we need a miracle. Hurting is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Forgiveness is a gift from God and we can become people who give this supernatural gift with Jesus’ help. But where do we start? Bad Blood will exp...

It seems like everyone has beef with someone. Dis tracks proliferate, friendships dissipate, and families disintegrate. There’s bad blood poisoning our lives and our relationships, and we need a miracle. Hurting is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Forgiveness is a gift from God and we can become people who give this supernatural gift with Jesus’ help. But where do we start? Bad Blood will exp...

It seems like everyone has beef with someone. Dis tracks proliferate, friendships dissipate, and families disintegrate. There’s bad blood poisoning our lives and our relationships, and we need a miracle. Hurting is natural. Forgiveness is supernatural. Forgiveness is a gift from God and we can become people who give this supernatural gift with Jesus’ help. But where do we start? Bad Blood will exp...

Babylon was the great empire of the Ancient Near East. It was a center of cultural, military, and political power, and conquered numerous nations, assimilating them into the empire. This included the Judeans who were taken into exile and struggled to maintain their distinct identity as the people of God amidst the captivity. Today we face a similar struggle. The United States is a center of milita...

Babylon was the great empire of the Ancient Near East. It was a center of cultural, military, and political power, and conquered numerous nations, assimilating them into the empire. This included the Judeans who were taken into exile and struggled to maintain their distinct identity as the people of God amidst the captivity. Today we face a similar struggle. The United States is a center of milita...

Babylon was the great empire of the Ancient Near East. It was a center of cultural, military, and political power, and conquered numerous nations, assimilating them into the empire. This included the Judeans who were taken into exile and struggled to maintain their distinct identity as the people of God amidst the captivity. Today we face a similar struggle. The United States is a center of milita...

Babylon was the great empire of the Ancient Near East. It was a center of cultural, military, and political power, and conquered numerous nations, assimilating them into the empire. This included the Judeans who were taken into exile and struggled to maintain their distinct identity as the people of God amidst the captivity. Today we face a similar struggle. The United States is a center of milita...

In a hot dry climate, like ours, we endure months on end without rain. As temperatures rise we wait for the relief of rainfall and we long to see the city turn green once more. We live in a hostile spiritual climate as well, longing to see the holy spirit dwell in our city. We long to see hearts changed and lives transformed by the living water. But we know that rain is coming, and we know what to...

In a hot dry climate, like ours, we endure months on end without rain. As temperatures rise we wait for therelief of rainfall and we long to see the city turn green once more. We live in a hostile spiritual climate as well,longing to see the holy spirit dwell in our city. We long to see hearts changed and lives transformed by theliving water. But we know that rain is coming, and we know what to do...

In a hot dry climate, like ours, we endure months on end without rain. As temperatures rise we wait for therelief of rainfall and we long to see the city turn green once more. We live in a hostile spiritual climate as well,longing to see the holy spirit dwell in our city. We long to see hearts changed and lives transformed by theliving water. But we know that rain is coming, and we know what to do...

What car do you drive? How big is your house? Do you own an iPhone or a Stanley mug or genuine Birkenstocks? There’s a lot of status attached to our things, and that status we hope transfers to us. But does our stuff really make us worth it? How can we embrace lives of simplicity around our things and trust that we’re still worth it? Week 4 of Worth It Teacher: Brad Miller

“What do you do?” is often one of the first questions we ask when we meet someone. “I am a doctor.” “I’m a student.” “I’m a stay-at-home mom.” Our identity easily gets wrapped up in our profession. But we are not human-doings, we are human-beings. How are we fully worth it before we do anything? Week 3 of Worth It Teacher: Megan Stibrich

In our “you do you” and “does it make you happy?” age, we have gotten hijacked by believing it is our feelings that determine reality. So what happens when your feelings lead you astray? If I feel terrible about myself, does that make it true? If it feels too hard, does that make it not worth it? How can we establish a worth that is less fickle than feelings? Week 2 of Worth It Teacher: Devynn Bra...

In our social media age, we are approval-addicted. Did anyone like my post? Did anyone laugh at my jokes? What will people think if I do this or do that? Do people like me? When our worth is tied to what others think of us, our worth is fragile. How can we break out of the prison of others’ opinions of us and discover we’re worth it on our own? Week 1 of Worth It Teacher: Tyler Stibrich

We believe in something a little strange -- zombies. Well, not actually. But we do believe in a Savior who rose from the dead, and that we too will one day -- bodily -- rise from the dead. What’s up with this kind of weird idea of resurrection? And why does it matter so much to our faith? Week 3 of Raised Up Teacher: Bob Lehman Join us as we dive into this oft-overlooked topic of resurrection, and...