Episodes

  • Chosen, Sealed, and Scattered (Ephesians 1:11-23)

    Chosen, Sealed, and Scattered (Ephesians 1:11-23)
    Nov 3 2025

    Our identity, sense of belonging, and purpose are all found in Jesus.



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    26 mins
  • That Great and Terrible Day

    That Great and Terrible Day
    Oct 28 2025

    Farmers can't make it rain, but they can make sure their fields are ready when it does. So should we.



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    21 mins
  • Keep Praying (Luke 18:1-8)

    Keep Praying (Luke 18:1-8)
    Oct 19 2025

    When the powerful refuse to listen, God still does. The prayers of the powerless are the seeds of God’s justice.



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    17 mins
  • Unchained! (2 Timothy 2:8-13)

    Unchained! (2 Timothy 2:8-13)
    Oct 12 2025

    God’s plan isn’t dependent on our ability, only our willingness.



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    21 mins
  • The Voice of Grief

    The Voice of Grief
    Oct 5 2025

    Shame over our strong emotions gets in the way of an authentic relationship with God.



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    16 mins
  • Leaving a Legacy (2 Timothy 2: 14-16, 22-26)

    Leaving a Legacy (2 Timothy 2: 14-16, 22-26)
    Sep 28 2025

    An anxious world will keep barking like dogs without calm leadership. Christians don’t need to bark the loudest.



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    18 mins
  • The Power of Blessing (Titus 2:11-15a)

    The Power of Blessing (Titus 2:11-15a)
    Sep 22 2025

    Because of Murphy, two injured eaglets could recuperate and soar. When the church is faithful to its task, and not distracted by the world, it looks a lot like Murphy.



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    14 mins
  • Gifts are Ageless (Romans 12:1-8)

    Gifts are Ageless (Romans 12:1-8)
    Sep 15 2025

    Jesus told Peter to sheath his sword in the Garden of Gethsemane. We combat the world’s violence by doing the same.



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    22 mins