Vineyard Manhattan Podcast

Living a holy life is much more than an exhausting religious checklist or avoiding people with different morals. Instead, true holiness begins when you recognize how God actively sets you apart. Living a holy life means letting His Spirit guide you into practical, God-honoring behavior every single day. Trade the heavy burden of legalism for true freedom today. Invite God to completely transform y...

In modern faith culture, we sometimes sideline the first person of the Trinity. While we rightfully love and worship Jesus, we often completely overlook honoring God the Father. However, Jesus perfectly modeled a life entirely centered on glorifying and obeying His Heavenly Father. This special Father's Day message reveals the limitless love, astounding generosity, and radical forgiveness waiting...

We often fear that physical intimacy is shameful or bad, but God's design for sex is actually meant for good. In this message from Deuteronomy 22, we explore why secret, faithless intimacy deeply damages our souls and relationships. Fortunately, Jesus offers complete forgiveness instead of crushing condemnation for our past mistakes. Step out of hiding today, receive His restorative grace, and dis...

We all follow hyper-specific personal rules that reveal our true values. However, we often resist God's rules because living by a code requires difficult effort. In this message from Deuteronomy 12, we explore how biblical boundaries protect the good life God wants for you. When you inevitably fail, Jesus offers radical forgiveness instead of shame. Receive His empowering grace today and start bui...

Do you ever feel like good things only happen to other people? We often think blessings are random, and just wait for luck. But God has actually put opportunities right in front of you to start choosing a blessed life today! In this message from Deuteronomy 11, we explore how God makes blessing a matter of our daily choices. However, evil sneaks in whenever we fail to deliberately choose the good....

Do you find yourself making the same mistakes year after year? We often try to run from the pain of our past by blaming others or avoiding hard truths. However, doing so keeps us stuck in a cycle of self-deception and pain. In this message from Deuteronomy 11, we explore what it means to live a truly "considerate" life. Discover how honest reflection on your past—and deep consideration of what Jes...

We all have areas in our lives where we know we need to change, but why is it so hard to actually become different? We often find ourselves stuck in the same destructive patterns because we don't want to pay the cost of real transformation. In this message from Deuteronomy 10, we explore the spiritual reality of stubbornness, the necessity of aligning our willpower with our faith, and how Jesus ha...

We often view God as a strict rule-maker who withholds our deepest desires - but He actually wants to give you exactly what you want. In this message from Deuteronomy 9, we explore the deep longings of the human heart, the path of wisdom, and how Jesus paid the ultimate price for what you could never earn. Stop settling for bitterness and step into the unmerited grace God has waiting for you today...

Do you ever start to panic, scheme, or manipulate when you face the unknown? The seasons where you feel lost are actually golden opportunities to learn more about yourself - and God. In this message from Deuteronomy 8, we see how God tested the Israelites in the desert to see what was in their hearts, and invited them to know a life beyond bread alone. Step into the unknown and experience God's ul...

Being "special" doesn't mean others should roll out the red carpet for us. Instead, it means receiving the unshakeable love of Jesus, which empowers us to become mature, grace-filled people who serve others first. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s minis...

We use the word "love" to describe everything from our favorite foods to sports teams - but when it comes to relationships, why does love often feel like it's falling apart? Our cultural obsession with "falling" in love leaves us lacking a solid foundation; God calls us to a love that is whole, enduring, and undivided. Through the sacrificial love of Jesus, we can start loving God and others with...

Have you ever wished you could live in a world completely free of rules and limits? We often view God's laws as restrictive burdens designed to ruin our fun, which can cause us to become defensive and hard-hearted. In this message from Deuteronomy 4, we discover that God's rules aren't about control—they are actually loving boundaries meant to protect us from self-destruction and lead us into a tr...

In this Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15, we discover that Christianity is rooted in three powerful realities: natural, historical, and personal. The resurrection is a true historical event that overthrew the natural order of death. Jesus has the power to strip away the false identities we hide behind, and raise us into the real, eternal beings God created us to be. ⛪ Looking for a church in...

Faith Thinks is a new interview series with people in the Vineyard Manhattan community who experience a high degree of integration between the life of their mind and the life of their faith. Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/uNDLR6TuF8I In this episode, geographer Alex De Sherbinin discusses his career examining climate mobility, human vulnerability mapping, and global environm...

Lent Reflections is a six-part podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Over the last six weeks, different leaders in our community have shared about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this final episode, Chris Harral reflects on Luke 23:42-43. This series was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture readings in this episode were taken from the English Standard Version. Music by Low Light...

Culture tells us to be the boss of your own life - but if we're honest, being your own boss usually ends in anxiety, burnout, or broken relationships. In this Palm Sunday message from Luke 4, we explore why we naturally push back against authority—whether it’s due to past hurts from misused authority, or our own stubborn independence. Discover why Jesus is the only one who has the right, the power...

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Ethan DuBois reflects on Proverbs 13:12. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture reading was taken from the English Standard Version. Music by Low Light.

We all know we should help others - so why is it so hard to actually do it? Often, it's because we feel like our own cups are empty. True power to help others comes from gratitude. Learn how overcoming the spiritual sickness of "needing more" and embracing the proximity of God's family can equip you to show up for others with real power, preparedness, and courage. ⛪ Looking for a church in New Yo...

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Andrew Gordon reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:7-11. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The main scripture reading was taken from the World English Bible translation and three verses in the reflection were taken...

Whenever you start moving in a clear, God-given direction, opposition is inevitable. Do you respond with mature peacemaking, or just avoid conflict? In this message from Deuteronomy 2, we explore how to courageously face pushback by initiating peace, speaking to underlying fears, and building trust. See how God's justice ultimately points us to the final, cycle-breaking sacrifice of Jesus Christ....

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Sara Harms reflects on Psalm 23. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

Ever feel like your life is just one giant roundabout, repeating the same mistakes and relational conflicts over and over? In this message from Deuteronomy 2, we explore the exhausting reality of going in circles and the internal obstacles—like fear and the temptation to settle for "good enough"—that keep us stuck in the wilderness. Discover how God provides a clear, simple direction to lead you o...

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Kimberley Marumahoko reflects on 1 John 3:16–18. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

Have you ever felt like you missed your moment? In this message from Deuteronomy 1, we see how unbelief kept Israel from entering the Promised Land—and how fear, disappointment, and hardened hearts can still cause us to miss out today. Discover why faith helps you see clearly, move forward courageously, and trust that Jesus will not let you miss out on the good things God has prepared for you. ⛪...

This Lent, Vineyard Manhattan is releasing a mini podcast series to help us reflect on God’s Word. Each week, different leaders in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Ann DuBois reflects on Psalm 1. This episode was also produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.