Imago Dei Church

Episode 23 - Introduction to 2 Corinthians w/ Lauren Smart 01.08.2025 47:44 ↓

Lauren Smart sits with Dj and Crista in this episode to set the table for what readers can expect as they read through 2 Corinthians. The trio discuss the purpose for this letter’s authorship and what major themes we can glean from its writing - taking on the culture battles of the past and bringing them to today’s American context.

Episode 22 - Judges Intro w/ Kent Hirano 01.07.2025 39:32 ↓

Welcome to the spiral of darkness. DJ sits down with Kent to chat around the book of Judges (with a sprinkle of Ruth). They discuss the themes of evil, deliverance, and hope. No Philistines were killed with an oxgoad in the making of this podcast.

Episode 21 - Special Episode - Grounded Conversations: Immigration, Faith, and Our Community 12.06.2025 1:17:20 ↓

In this special episode, Pastor DJ sits down with church leaders Emily and Joe Garcia, Memo Parra, and Dave Van Lant to have a heartfelt and honest conversation about the recent immigration raids and protests impacting our city and neighborhoods. With tensions high and emotions deep, this panel offers thoughtful reflection, biblical insight, and practical ways for our church to process what’s happ...

Episode 20 - Introduction to Ecclesiastes 01.06.2025 40:31 ↓

DJ and Crista chat with Joe Garcia around the richness of Ecclesiastes. An often misunderstood book in the Bible, the three discuss major themes, big life questions, the gospel hope that Ecclesiastes offers.

Episode 19 - Deuteronomy Intro and Overview 01.05.2025 38:54 ↓

DJ and Crista interview Pastor Dave Van Lant on the major themes we can expect to uncover as we read through Deuteronomy this month. From laws to remembrance, Deuteronomy will continually point readers to the covenant love of God.

Episode 18 - Matthew Reflection with Crista Jansson 23.04.2025 39:10 ↓

This month DJ interviews Crista Jansson on her reflections of Matthew 6:25-34. Listen as she shares what Scripture reading looks like for her and how God’s Word has helped guide her on how to deal with her own anxieties.