Counterculture Church

The road to becoming like Jesus isn’t smooth. It’s full of detours, breakdowns, and restarts. In the start of the series, Liquid Gold, Peter’s story reminds us that our sanctification is a work in progress -- but Jesus is there every step of the way. 

Our guest, Pastor Mike Dean, shows us God’s brilliant design for His church: unity without uniformity. Just like a pot of gumbo, the body of Christ is made richer and stronger through its differences.

How did Peter go from cowering in the courtyard to confronting Jesus' murderers in the courtroom? This episode shows us how real power is found in the name of Jesus, why His resurrection changes everything, and how the gospel frees us from pride, counterfeit faith, and the world’s obsession with power.

In a world filled with fear, violence, and uncertainty, it's easy to turn to the quick fixes of this world. But in Acts 2, what looked like drunkenness was actually the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples courage, fullness and hope, which was everything they needed. The best part about it? He offers the same to us! 

What happens after failure? In John 21, Peter denies Jesus three times—and yet Jesus meets him with breakfast on the beach, not condemnation. This powerful story shows us the God of second chances and the true source of fulfillment.

What if your worst nightmare came true instead of your dreams? Joseph dreamed of greatness but ended up betrayed by his family, a victim of slavery and a prisoner in Egypt. But even when life was a nightmare God was with him and was working a purpose. Listen and learn how hope and faithfulness is possible in the painful parts of life. 

In this episode, our guest Carolyn Lu takes us into Luke 12:38, where Jesus paints a picture of servants waiting for their master to return. But this story isn’t just about what we should do, it’s about who God is. Carolyn helps us see this passage through a new lens and asks a deeply personal question: What kind of God do you want to be in relationship with?

Peter swore he’d never deny Jesus — but within hours, he did it three times. In this message from Luke, we look at what things can lead us to crash and burn, and how -  even in our failure - Jesus looks at us with love and invites us back into forgiveness, purpose, and community.

In this episode, we dive into the Transfiguration where Jesus’ glory was revealed, not just to the world, but to His closest friends. Discover why real transformation comes from both mountaintop moments and steady, everyday faith — and how the Holy Spirit still moves today.

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ bold claims about himself, his surprising mission, and the question that every person eventually has to answer: Who do you say that I am? If Jesus is who he says he is, the only logical response is to follow him with everything. But is he really worth it?

When life blindsides you, when the diagnosis comes, the relationship ends, or the ground beneath your feet starts to shake: what then?  Storms sometimes come out of no where. But what if they have a purpose? This episode dives into a moment where Jesus meets his followers in the chaos and shows us how to walk through the waves of live with faith. 

What does it look like to leave the shallows and follow Jesus into the deep? In the kickoff message to a fresh series, Wild Frontier, we explore the moment that God called Peter to do exactly that. God is calling us into a greater life -- what will our answer be? 

Everyone wants a village but not everyone is willing to be a villager. In this message, learn about God's true intention for community and how you can help stop the culture of loneliness. 

When fear casts its shadow on us, it can be completely overwhelming. Something important to us is under threat, and our minds can begin to question if God is really there and if He has our best interests at heart. In this iconic story, we see the different responses we are so prone to—and are offered a better way forward, through the sea and into God's promise. Exodus 14:5-22

When anxiety over life's difficulties hit, Jesus invites us to live with open hands—not clenched fists. In this message from Matthew 6 , we share real stories of God's provision and why seeking His Kingdom first brings peace this world can’t offer.

What you believe about the future shapes how you live today. In this message, we unpack Revelation 18-22, explore the fall of Babylon, the return of Jesus, and the hope of God’s eternal Kingdom. Discover how Christians can endure trials, resist evil, and find unshakable hope in a world falling apart.

Have you ever had an authority figure hurt you?  News headlines glow with stories of nations and people struggling for dominance. These power trips can also hit close to home, with parents, spouses, and bosses often misusing or even abusing their authority. This is the way of Babylon. Today, a different ruler finally arrives on the scene and brings a total revolution to our ideas of greatness. Jes...

In Daniel’s apocalyptic vision, empires rise like monsters from the deep—violent, boastful, inhuman. This episode explores what happens when we trade God's wisdom for our own, becoming like beasts—and how the Son of Man shows us a way back to who we were always meant to be.

We all face pressure to blend in, sell out, and go numb. But Daniel and his friends didn’t rise up or cave in– they played the long game. They took Babylonian names, learned the system, but drew a hard line when it mattered. Their story can teach how daily integrity in the small things can prepare for the face the blazing furnace when everyone is watching. 

In a world that feels like exile, we’re not called to become like Babylon or withdraw from Babylon—but to be a light within it. This episode explores how to live faithfully and seek the good of the city, even when it’s broken. 

Solomon started with wisdom but ended in ruin. This episode unpacks how small compromises lead to collapse—and why only Jesus offers true treasure.

When fear rules our lives, we build fragile kingdoms. But in Exodus, two midwives show us that fearing God leads to courage, freedom, and an unshakable purpose.   Scripture: Exodus 1: 8-22

Modern day slavery is still taking place right here in Oregon and throughout the world. Listen to Esther Garrett share her own story as a survivor and her work from  over 20 years of fighting human trafficking as the founder of Safety Compass.

In our series "Fallen Empire" we begin by looking at the founding of Babylon and its infamous tower.  We see the the deeply human tendency to strive to "build a name for for ourselves," how it is often done at the expense of other people and in utter defiance to God's wisdom.  We examine why so many societies collapse into violence and dysfunction and learn about the alter...

The gospel of Luke contains a story where Jesus astounds two dejected and hopeless followers and takes them on an Easter Egg hunt through the Hebrew Bible. He shows them that crucifixion was always planned and predicted beforehand. When we actually take time to examine the historical data for the resurrection and see the big picture of scripture we are offered joy, peace and amazement. Listen and...