The Advent of Joy – Week 3 Description: When most people think of joy, they think of happiness tied to circumstances—comfort, ease, and escape. But the joy announced by the angels in Luke 2 is something far deeper and far more durable. In The Advent of Joy, we discover that biblical joy isn’t found in thrill, novelty, or avoiding responsibility. Instead, joy is born in faithfulness—showing up where God has called you, even when it feels ordinary, unseen, or uncelebrated. In this message, we explore: Why joy is often misunderstood as circumstantial happiness How God revealed joy not in a palace, but in a field to faithful shepherds Why responsibility is not a burden but a gift that produces meaning and joy How faithfulness in the mundane prepares us for God’s greater purposes Why joy is rooted in obedience, not escape Joy doesn’t wait for mountaintop moments. Joy breaks into the ordinary when God’s people stay faithful.

The Advent of Peace – Week 2 Description: In a world where peace feels impossible, Jesus promises something deeper: perfect peace. In Week 2 of our Advent series, we look at Isaiah’s prophecy, Jesus’ teaching, and Stephen’s martyrdom to discover that peace isn’t a feeling — it’s the presence of a King. In this message, we explore: – Why the world’s version of peace always fails – How darkness whispers lies that steal our peace – Why Jesus is the promised Prince of Peace – What “perfect peace” really means in the life of a believer – How Stephen’s story shows us peace that even death can’t steal Peace doesn’t come when life gets easier — it comes when Jesus rules your heart.

In the first week of our Advent series, we discover the true meaning of Christian hope. Hope isn’t fragile, vague, or sentimental—hope has a name, perfect timing, and a promised future. This message explores: – Why hope is hard, even for strong believers – What “hope deferred” does to the human heart – How God confronts hopelessness through Isaiah’s prophecy – Why Jesus is not just the giver of hope—He is our Hope – How God works behind the scenes in our waiting – Why Advent points not only to Jesus’ birth, but His return Whether you’re in a season of waiting, disappointment, or longing, this message reminds you: your hope is not lost—your hope is alive.

Grateful — Week 2: Hospitality Description: In a world marked by pressure, fear, and disconnection, God calls His people to something radically different: hospitality. In this message, we explore 1 Peter 4:8–10 and discover that hospitality isn’t about hosting, decorating, or entertaining—it’s about making room. Peter writes to believers who were scattered and suffering, yet he calls them to love deeply and offer hospitality without grumbling. Why? Because hospitality is spiritual warfare. It resists isolation and makes space for people the same way God made space for us. In this episode, you’ll discover: – Why hospitality begins with receiving God’s love yourself – How your “inner child” can affect your ability to love others – Why small groups are one of the purest expressions of biblical hospitality – What it means to live with an “Open Heart Policy” – How grace was meant to flow through you, not get stuck in you Hospitality is what happens when the love God pours into you gets poured out of you.

Podcast Title: Grateful – Week 1: I Am Grateful Description: Gratitude is what makes peace possible. In Week 1 of our Grateful series, we see how the Apostle Paul, writing from prison, could overflow with joy and thanksgiving despite uncertainty. In this message, we explore: – Why gratitude isn’t tied to circumstances but to God’s presence – How to fix your focus when anxiety rises – The surprising connection between gratitude and peace – What it means to learn contentment in every season Even in the middle of what you can’t control, you can choose to be grateful—and that choice leads to peace that surpasses understanding.

Rooted – Week 10: Do We Really Need the Church? Description: We live in a culture that loves Jesus but is skeptical of His church. In the final week of Rooted, we’re reminded that following Jesus apart from His body is impossible. The church isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this message, we explore: – Why the church is God’s plan for community and mission – What it means to be the “called-out ones” (ekklesia) – How belonging to the church shapes our faith and character – Why baptism and communion are not rituals but reminders of family The church may be imperfect, but it’s God’s perfect plan to reveal His love to the world.

Rooted – Week 9: The Story of All of Us Description: This week we discover that the Bible isn’t just a story—it’s our story. From creation to redemption, God has been writing a story that collides with our lives and continues through the church today. In this episode we explore: God’s story — Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration My story — How Jesus changes everything Our story — How the church lives out God’s mission together Your life is not random. It’s part of something eternal. God is writing something beautiful—and He wants to do it through you.

Rooted – Week 8: Kingdom Currency Description: You can’t serve two masters. Jesus made that clear. In this final message of the Rooted series, we learn that money is not just a financial issue—it’s a heart issue. In Kingdom Currency, we explore: – Why money is magnetic—it pulls at our hearts and priorities – The danger of loving money instead of using it – How generosity becomes worship, not obligation – What it means to store up treasure in heaven instead of on earth Every time we give, we declare who our true master is. This week’s message challenges us to loosen our grip, trust God fully, and live open-handed for His Kingdom.

Rooted – Week 7: Shalom Description: This week, we close our Rooted series by exploring what it means to embody mercy and live as agents of God’s peace—His shalom. In this message, Nate teaches through the parable of the Good Samaritan and shows how Jesus flips the story: we’re not the hero; we’re the broken traveler in need of rescue. And only when we receive His mercy can we extend it to others. Discover: – Why mercy is the foundation of true justice – How God calls His people to seek the peace of the city – What it means to live as peacemakers in a divided world – How God’s mission is renewal through His people God’s call isn’t comfort—it’s contribution. It’s not escape—it’s engagement. Let’s go and do likewise.

Rooted – Week 6: Leverage Your Life (Part 1) Description: You were created for more than comfort—you were created for calling. In Week 6 of Rooted, we unpack what it means to leverage your life for God’s purpose. In this message, we explore: – How you were created, gifted, and called to serve – Why your story, passions, and skills reveal your purpose – The difference between volunteering and living out your calling – How serving isn’t beneath you—it’s the path to joy and freedom When you step into what God made you for, you don’t just help the church—you find your purpose.

In Week 5 of Rooted, we’re reminded that following Jesus means recognizing the reality of spiritual warfare—but also resting in His victory. Evil is real, but it’s not ultimate. In this message, Daniel unpacks: – The reality of Satan and his counterfeit kingdom – The enemy’s tactics: temptation, lies, and persecution – What it means to take every thought captive and reject false agreements – How to stand firm in the armor of God – Why Christ’s triumph at the cross guarantees our victory This isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom. You have authority in Christ. You are protected, covered, and equipped to stand firm.

Rooted – Week 4: Where is God in Pain and Suffering? Description: We all ask it: If God is good, why does He allow suffering? In Week 4 of Rooted, we see that suffering is not evidence of God’s absence but the very place we can encounter Him most deeply. In this message, we explore: – Why suffering is expected—not a surprise to God – How God uses pain to shape perseverance, character, and hope – What it means to be fragile “jars of clay” carrying God’s power – The promise that suffering will not have the final word The cross and resurrection prove that God enters our pain, redeems it, and will one day remove it forever. Until then, He gives us His peace in the midst of it.

Podcast Title: Rooted – Week 3: God Speaks, Are You Listening? Description: God is not silent. He has spoken most clearly through Jesus Christ, the living Word, and He continues to speak through His Spirit and His people. In this week’s message, we explore: – Why Jesus is the ultimate Word of God, the center of Scripture and revelation – How the Holy Spirit convicts, guides, and glorifies Jesus in our lives – Why we need the voices of wise counsel, encouragement, and community to hear God more clearly The question isn’t whether God is speaking. The question is: Are you listening?

The most important question you will ever answer is this: Who is God? In Week 2 of Rooted, we discover that God is not distant, abstract, or unknowable. He is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love, and just. Through Moses’ encounter on Mount Sinai and Paul’s message in Athens, we see how God reveals Himself—not as an idea to study, but as a presence to encounter. In this message we explore: – Why God defines Himself—not us – The tension and beauty of His compassion and justice – Why God is near and relational, not far and abstract – How Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God’s love and glory Rooted is about building your life on the truth of who God really is. And He is inviting you to know Him personally.

Podcast Title: Welcome Home – Week 5: Welcome to the Party Description: Forgiveness may feel private, but restoration is always public. In Week 5 of Welcome Home, we discover that God doesn’t just quietly forgive our sins—He runs to us, covers our shame, and restores our dignity in front of the community. Through the story of the prodigal son, we’ll see: – Why shame isolates us, and how God’s love breaks through it – How grace doesn’t flinch at your past—it redeems it – Why restoration requires community, not secrecy – The cost the Father paid so you could be free This is the gospel: your past no longer defines you. God has clothed you with honor and invited you to the feast. The only question is—will you join the party?

Welcome Home – Week 5: Welcome to the Party Description: Forgiveness may feel private, but restoration is always public. In Week 5 of Welcome Home, we discover that God doesn’t just quietly forgive our sins—He runs to us, covers our shame, and restores our dignity in front of the community. Through the story of the prodigal son, we’ll see: – Why shame isolates us, and how God’s love breaks through it – How grace doesn’t flinch at your past—it redeems it – Why restoration requires community, not secrecy – The cost the Father paid so you could be free This is the gospel: your past no longer defines you. God has clothed you with honor and invited you to the feast. The only question is—will you join the party?

Welcome Home – Week 4: The Reckless Love of the Father Description: When Jesus told the parable of the prodigal son, the spotlight was never just on the sons—it was on the Father. In Week 4 of Welcome Home, we see what God is really like: a Father who runs to close the distance, covers our shame with righteousness, restores our dignity with authority and freedom, and celebrates our return with reckless joy. In this message we explore: – Why the Father ran toward His son (and what it means for us) – How God covers our shame with a robe of honor – The meaning of the ring and sandals — restored sonship and freedom – Why grace doesn’t whisper—it celebrates This is the reckless, restoring love of the Father. And it’s for you.

This week we unpacked the story of the older brother in Luke 15. While the younger son was lost in rebellion, the older son was lost in religion. Jesus showed us that pride can keep us in the Father’s house, yet far from His heart. We discovered how pride turns obedience into slavery, fuels comparison, and creates distance — but the Father still comes out to invite us in. The challenge is left open: will we step into the celebration of grace or stay outside in bitterness?

Freedom is one of the most desired things in life—but when we try to find it apart from God, it always ends in bondage. In Week 2 of Welcome Home, we look at the younger son in Jesus’ parable who traded the Father’s house for the illusion of freedom—only to end up in a pigpen. Through entitlement, reckless living, and a loss of identity, his story reminds us that “freedom without the Father always ends in filth.” But rock bottom can also be the turning point. In this message: – Why entitlement disconnects us from gratitude and real relationship – How “wild living” promises pleasure but delivers emptiness – The danger of building your identity apart from the Father’s love – How God’s grace meets us in our lowest moments

This message kicks off our Welcome Home series by digging into one of Jesus’ most iconic parables—but not the way you’ve always heard it. It’s not just about the wayward younger son. It's about two lost sons—and a Father whose love flips everything upside down. Jesus tells this story to show that rebellion and religion can both keep us far from God. But no matter which ditch you’ve fallen into, the Father is waiting with open arms. In this message: – What if you’re more like the older brother than the younger one? – Why Jesus redefines what “lost” really means – How the Father’s love reaches both the rebellious and the religious – What it looks like to truly come home Whether you’ve wandered far or have been “doing all the right things” but missing the heart of God, this story is for you.