The MCC Podcast

Every name you carry (and every "name" you've made for yourself) is either a mirror, reflecting attention back to you, or a sign, pointing past you to Jesus. Acts 13 shows us both, and the gospel doesn't just clean up our old name, it hands us a brand new one through adoption into God's family.

Opposition couldn't stop the gospel—God used it to spread it. In Acts 11–12, we see the early church grow through persecution, experience both loss and miraculous rescue, and remain faithful because God's mission is unstoppable. No matter the obstacles, God's plan moves forward, and every believer has a part to play.

Peter's encounter with Cornelius reveals a powerful truth: God shows no favoritism. In Acts 10–11, we see barriers of prejudice, tradition, and personal agendas fall as the Gospel reaches the Gentiles. Through Peter's obedience, the preaching of God's Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit, we are reminded that salvation, grace, and the Spirit's seal are available to everyone who be...

The wall between "us" and "them" already came down at the cross. God isn't asking us to be generally open to people; He's asking us to stop calling impure what He has made clean, and to go discover where He's already working.

God reaches the people nobody would reach — and then sends ordinary people to go get them. The story of Saul's conversion isn't just about what Jesus can do; it's about whether we'll be the Ananias who shows up.

When pressure came against the early Church, the gospel didn’t disappear — it spread. In Acts 8, Philip shows us a simple but powerful model for sharing Jesus: follow God’s lead, be with people, listen well, ask questions, speak truth, and walk alongside others in their next steps of faith. This message explores how ordinary obedience can create extraordinary impact as we carry the good news beyon...

Acts 8 reveals that God often advances the gospel through disruption, not comfort—and that the greatest danger is not open rebellion against God, but a heart that stays near Jesus while remaining fundamentally unchanged. The gospel doesn’t just relocate us; it reorders us from the inside out.

The resurrection didn’t just secure life after death—it awakens us to life right now. The empty tomb is an invitation to step out of numb, sleepwalking existence and into a fully alive, wonder-filled life in Jesus.

We assume we’d stand with Stephen—but apart from Jesus, we’re often closer to the crowd than we think. The Spirit doesn’t just give us bold moments; He forms us over time into people who recognize truth, receive it, and reflect Jesus when it matters most.

Acts 6:1–7 highlights a growing challenge in the early church: as the number of believers increased, so did tensions, specifically over the fair distribution of food to widows. The apostles responded by appointing seven trusted, Spirit-filled leaders to oversee this need, allowing them to stay focused on prayer and teaching the Word. This moment shows the importance of wise leadership, shared resp...

Seth, MCC’s youth minister, shares updates on student ministry and dives into Acts 5, exploring how people responded to the early church and the message of Jesus. From fear and curiosity to anger and skepticism, this passage shows the many ways people react to the gospel. Seth challenges us to consider our own response and encourages believers to live with joy, boldness, and faith, continuing to s...

Acts 4:32–5:11 shows two powerful and sobering moments in the early church. First, we see a community united in heart and purpose, generously sharing what they have so that no one is in need. Then the story shifts to Ananias and Sapphira, whose deception reveals that God cares deeply about honesty and integrity among His people. This passage reminds us that the church is called to radical generosi...

When pressure rises, the church doesn’t panic—it prays. Anchored in God’s sovereignty, shaped by Scripture, and aimed at mission, Spirit-filled prayer produces bold obedience instead of fearful retreat.

The miracle at the Beautiful Gate isn’t just about a healed body—it’s a sign pointing upward to the risen Jesus, forward to full restoration, inward to our deepest need, and downward to a life of humble, costly witness. He did act decisively at the cross—and He will finish what He started.

The early church didn’t grow because they chased results—it flourished because they devoted themselves to formative rhythms that shaped a resilient, joyful people. When devotion precedes outcomes, God produces fruit that lasts.

When truth finally outweighs our excuses, the gospel invites us to change our mind, turn toward Jesus, and receive life through repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 shows that real transformation begins not with information, but with a heartfelt response.

Pentecost isn’t a strange spiritual detour—it’s the fulfillment of God’s long-unfolding plan to move His holy presence from a place to a people. Because of Jesus, we now live from Pentecost, empowered by the Spirit for God’s mission in the world.

What we’re waiting for shapes how we wait. Waiting is not wasted time—it’s a season where God shapes our trust and prepares us for power. In Acts 1, the disciples wait not for something, but for Someone: the Holy Spirit, who doesn’t just dwell in us but longs to work through us.

Acts is not the story of what Jesus finished , but what He began —and continues today through ordinary people empowered by the Holy Spirit. The same risen Jesus is still at work, inviting us to live as faithful witnesses right where we are.

In this episode, we look back at the steps of faith God led us through in 2025 and look ahead to where He’s calling us in 2026. It’s a conversation about growth, obedience, and stepping into the next chapter with hope and expectation.

The glory that came near—and the glory that revealed God’s heart—is also the glory that transforms us. Christmas isn’t a cozy memory; it’s an invitation. God comes close so He can change us from the inside out. Just as the manger was an unexpected place for glory to rest, our lives—our schedules, relationships, fears, and hidden corners—become places where His presence wants to dwell. Jesus doesn’...

Christmas isn’t just about what we receive—it’s about who came near. In this message, Seth explores how God didn’t send hope from a distance but arrived personally in Jesus, remained with us through the Holy Spirit, and promises a future where His presence is fully experienced. From “God with us” at Christmas, to “God within us” today, to “God among us” for eternity, this episode invites us to slo...

Christmas is not just about a baby in a manger; it’s about heaven bringing the full weight of God’s glory—His presence, character, and saving love—into our ordinary lives through Jesus. God’s glory moves from dangerous and distant to near and transforming, inviting us to let Him invade every corner of our lives.

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount by calling for a decision. After revealing the way of the kingdom, He places four pairs in front of us—two gates, two trees, two disciples, two foundations—and invites us to choose the path of surrendered, obedient, intentional discipleship that leads to life.

Kingdom life always shows up in relationships. Jesus calls His followers to reject hypocritical judgment, depend completely on the Father, and actively love others with the kind of creative, intentional goodness that mirrors God’s own heart.