The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Guest Preacher Tim Russell | Psalm 118:1-4, 24 | Summer Streaming Topics: Present, Thankful, Memories

Kyle Meier | Habakkuk 1:2-4 and 2:1 | Summer Streaming Topics: Suffering, Theodicy, Presence

We continue the conversation with a brief discussion on biblical authorship. Should we be concerned that very few books of the Bible are named after their actual authors? Additionally, Pastor Kyle walks us through some of the BEST vs WORST things to say to someone whose life feels really unfair. Apparently trying to explain other people's suffering back to them is not a great move.  Finally, Kyle...

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Philippians 1:9-11 | Summer Streaming Topics: Insight, Decisions, Change

Kyle Meier | Lamentations 3:17-24 | Summer Streaming Topics: Process, Presence, Honesty

You can run, you can hide, but grief comes for us all. In today's episode, Kyle does a deeper dive into his sermon on the topic of grief. For starters, we learn some really important background on some of your favorite worship songs. Spoiler alert...some of these stories are super sad. Then, we explore several strategies for actually dealing with our losses. Some people like to listen to music; so...

Kyle Meier | Ephesians 4:17-24 | Summer Streaming Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Made New

Today, we are jumping into our brand-new series, "Summer Streaming" where will explore how God is showing up in our favorite TV shows! In this episode, Kyle discusses his love for Severance and how this show connects therapy and theology. Kyle shares about a pretty vulnerable encounter he had with his spiritual director several months ago. Finally, we wrestle with the question posed at the start.....

Lily Eddy, Siena Reddy, Cale White, and Caitlyn Polasik | Isaiah 43:1-2 | Youth Sunday 2026 Topics: Waiting, Passion, Weird, Hardship

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Acts 2:1-4 | Pentecost Sunday 2026 Topics: Connection, Conversation, Holy Spirit

Kyle Meier | Matthew 5:13-16 | What Would Jesus Say 2.0 Topics: Salt, Light, Politics

In this episode, we look back at yesterday's sermon, "What would Jesus say about our political divide?" Naturally, this leads to a conversation on the different uses for salt in the 1st century. But seriously, Kyle explains why Jesus thinks Christians should be the LEAST boring person in the room. Additionally, they should be the LEAST problematic in the room, so we move on to talk about practical...

Kyle Meier | Mark 6:30-32 | What Would Jesus Say 2.0 Topics: Rest, Passion, Challenge

Kyle is back this week to continue the conversation around BURNOUT! Returning to Mark 6 once more, we open the possibility that what if in addition to exhaustion, grief, and rejection...Jesus felt guilty about what happened to John the Baptist. Additionally, Kyle offers some tips for how we might aim for rhythm (not balance) for our everyday lives. Finally, we open up a major can of worms asking w...

Today's topic is a hot one. As a follow up to her sermon on Luke 18, Katie does a deep dive on Judgment Day. What does the Bible actually say about hell? Where do our ideas about heaven and hell come from? And why does the afterlife matter for this life right now? Katie also suggests a prayer practice that involves making God the main character of your prayers instead of you. Finally, Katie wrestl...

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Luke 18:9-14 | What Would Jesus Say 2.0 Topics: Heaven, Hell, Prayer

Kyle Meier | Matthew 12:33-37 | What Would Jesus Say 2.0 Topics: AI, Fruit, Technology

Today, we dive into a topic that is on everyone's mind...artificial intelligence. Following up from Kyle's sermon, we take a look at what God thinks about technology in general. We revisit the story of the Tower of Babel to gain some insight on what versions of technology God can and cannot support. Additionally, Kyle gives some tips for how Christians should use AI in their own spiritual life. Fi...

Kyle Meier | Luke 3:21-22 | What Would Jesus Say 2.0 Topics: Generations, Baptism, Confirmation

This past Sunday was Baptism Sunday at The Peak, so this episode is packed full of questions and topics that emerged out of our story from Luke 3. For starters, it makes sense why WE get baptized, but why did Jesus get baptized? What was the point? Isn't he God after all? We also get into some practical advice for those of us who feel overly burdened and worried about our lives lately. Finally, Ky...

Kyle Meier | Matthew 28:16-20 | What Would Jesus Say 2.0 Topics: Belief, Foundation, Jesus

To the person who has ever gone through doubt, questioned their faith or reconsidered what they believe in, this episode is for you. Kyle sits down to discuss his sermon from April 12 where we are told that even after the resurrection, "some believed, but some doubted." Is all doubt bad? Is doubt the same thing as "blasphemy?" We also discuss how to remodel our relationships with others and with G...

Kyle Meier | John 20:11-18 | Easter 2026 Topics: Resurrection, Love, Value, Purpose

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Matthew 21:1-11 | Influencers (Lent 2026) Topics: Palm Sunday, Approval, Being

Kyle Meier | 1 Samuel 15:13-24 | Influencers (Lent 2026) Topics: Honesty, Truth, Provider