Dwell Church La Mesa Podcast

This Sunday is going to be a good one! We are continuing our series on Gratuitous Grace Givers this week. Our very own children's pastors and church planting intern, John Shippam, will be sharing. We will open the stage to a couple people to give testimony to their experience with grace.

Grace, grace, grace. We can't stop God's grace from invading our lives. Even more so, it is being poured out lavishly into our lives. Join us this Sunday to hear about how this grace has touched people's lives and how to participate in it. See you there at 8111 Orange Ave, La Mesa @10:30am. All are welcome home!

Week Two of Gratuitous Grace Givers coming this weekend to Dwell! We are so pumped. Come join us as we open the stage to a couple of our friends to share their experience with the ultimate grace Giver.

When you hear the word “grace”, what do you think of? Does it encourage you? Does it discourage you? Does it empower you? Does it provoke you? Well, it should -understandably- invoke a myriad of feelings, thoughts & convictions. Dwell will wrestle with the reality of grace over the next couple months with the new fall series "Gratuitous Grace Givers". The series is kicking off with special guest speaker, pastor & author- Brian Orme!!!!

Aaron Henderson brings a close to our summer Ephesians series.

Do you believe God can do infinitely more than you can imagine? Really? We know, it's hard to imagine that He can do more than we can imagine; it's a process. Dwell will be talking more about this truth this week as we continue the amazing summer series on the book of Ephesians.

This week we seek God's leading into His fulfillment of love and direction for our lives as we continue the summer series on Ephesians at Dwell's Sunday Gathering.

Aaron Henderson shares the WHY, HOW, and WHAT of Dwell's new phase to fulfill the vision God has given us. Please listen carefully and feel free to ask, call, or email questions and your IDEAS!!

Guest Speaker

Guest: Robbie Dawkins. What happens when Jesus interrupts a miserable night's work with a fisherman? Hear Robbie's entertaining and powerful rendition of Jesus and Peter's first encounter and what it could mean for Jesus and you. Song track by United Pursuit/Iris Ministries

Rafee Jajou

Guest: Paul Dabdoub asks, "$20 million in your bank acct- what 10 things would you do starting tomorrow?" Your answers could reveal what your God-given dreams are and what your next steps could be to step into that destiny.

Bruce Henderson asks, "How can we move from fear of people's opinions towards a healthy relationship and identity in God?"

Aaron Henderson: How can we live in God's goodness despite the 'weeds' of life's circumstances that grow around us?

Mark 4:4-25 What if God is very much present in this world but not how we expect it to be? Aaron Henderson shares on the mysterious and powerful stories (parables) that Jesus spoke.

Rafee Jajou shares on the reality that Jesus wants to stretch the boundaries of what we think God is up to in our lives. It does involve a Party! What if we let go of old mindsets and boundaries, what then?

Mark 1.21-45 Jesus is bringing the kingdom of God into the present- evil, sickness, and distortion is healed and whole. How does this translate to us?

Aaron Henderson speaks on this final episode of a series of talks on faith journeys with God.

Rafee Jajou: What faith does God have when he is rejected and betrayed? How can I discover who I am through union with Jesus?

Guest: Michelle Wilson, pastor of Coast Vineyard: How does God reflect his love to us through motherhood? How can I experience the loving nature of God?

Aaron Henderson: How does Jesus relate to us in our major disappointments? Especially when we thought he would meet our expectations?

Aaron Henderson: What does Jesus do for us in the midst of fear that locks up our lives? How can I experience the presence of Jesus when my fear becomes greater than my trust in what he's done?

Includes Amanda Glass' story of her relationship with Jesus.

Rafee Jajou: How does Jesus approach situations in which there's a struggle for power? Why does Jesus take the un-forced approach in his kingdom? How does the world's versions of control shut down relationship with people and God? How does Jesus set people free from struggles of power and control?

Aaron Henderson: Is there a "home" we can call our own in life's journey? What does grace giving look like, especially in the face of opposition? How can we continue the legacy of grace that Jesus started?

Guest: Pep Robe of Iris Ministries What does it mean to worship outside of a Sunday gathering? How can I experience the benefits of what Jesus has done for me in my daily life?

Britt Midgette: What motivates someone to worship God? How can we worship God honestly and freely?

Guest Crystal Hadidian & Rafee Jajou: How can God redeem my Story and for what purpose? How can my story fit in with what God is doing in the world? How can my past not have power over or define my present and future? Crystal then gives us a practical example of how she is living her story through artistic expression and forgiveness to join God in healing people around her.

Guest: Jason DePinto- How can I experience long-term benefits in my relationships? What does it look like to be "in it for the long-haul"? Why not give up? How does Jesus reveal the meaning and power of consistency in life?

Rafee Jajou: How can I meet the needs of people around me? What if I don't have enough time, energy, or money? How much is enough? What does God think about world's problems? How can I give generously and without shame or guilt? What does Jesus say about giving money and charity?

Guest: Jon Huckins shares stories from San Diego and overseas that reveal the power of reconciliation between people and with God. How does living out reconciliation impact our relationships? What does it mean to be Jesus' representatives of reconciliation to people?

Aaron Henderson: What is the nature of God's commitment to us? Why does God's trustworthiness make such an impact in life? What about people who decide to act outside of what God wants?

How can Jesus help me with the heavy stuff in life? How can I help others with the heavy stuff? Am I on my own to make stuff happen in life or is there more to this journey? Pastor Rafee shares a few personal stories and Jesus' approach to the heavy stuff in life.

Britt Midgette: How can a community of Jesus followers make a difference in my life? How can I benefit from other's journey with Jesus? How is the role of a spiritual family important? How can I leave a legacy to the next generation?

How do we follow Jesus? What isn't following Jesus? What are the benefits of following Jesus? Pastor Aaron shares a few perspectives that hopefully gives us a healthy foundation to approaching our union with God in Jesus. This is part 1 of a series on Discipleship foundations.

Does God offer us a re-do in life? How can we start off on the right foot or even start over? Is there a source of fulfillment and satisfaction that we don't have to work or wait to get a hold of? Pastor Rafee explores the vintages of a Happy God brewed, stored, and served to us in Jesus.

Pastor Aaron Henderson gives a recap of Dwell's journey in 2013 and hopes going into the new year.

What kind of Love does the Christmas story reveal? How does this certain kind of Love affect us and lead us into more richer and fulfilling lives in God?

Bruce Henderson shares: Why is "joy to world" a reality of the Christmas story? How do we connect with this joy and it's source?

How can peace rule in our lives in the midst of the conflict we experience in life? Why is "peace on earth" a famous Christmas phrase and does it still apply?

Pastor Aaron asks 'How can I relate to God with my expectations in life? Is there a freedom to live in expectation of goodness and yet not know everything God has for us? How does God reveal himself in human life and this world?'

Guest speaker Mads Lauridsen from Denmark: What if I fail? What does God believe about it? Is there a way to be free from regrets? Mads shares his insights into the ironic life of Peter- an apprentice of Jesus.

Wk 4: Am I living in the "I AM" or the "I AM NOT" ? How does the temptation and loss in the Eden story apply to our lives? What is the lie of the serpent and how does it play out in this world?

wk 3: Why do people experience anxiety and un-rest? Why is sleeplessness and anxiety at all-time highs in America? How can God's goodness help us experience the benefits of true rest and recreation?

wk 2 Pastor Rafee Jajou: Where is God in the midst of darkness, chaos, emptiness? How can I experience his goodness in that kind of environment? What has God always believed about me? How can I help people experience God and his goodness?

Wk 1 What is the design of our life? How do we reflect our original design in life? Pastor Aaron kicks off a series on experiencing a God and Goodness that was from the very beginning.

Guest Speaker/Artist: Will Rosenberg encourages the artist in us as a reflection of the Master Artist. He shares about a bit of his life journey and then comments on the Creation story in Genesis. [There's a few silent parts because he's painting live while speaking :-) ]

How can communities, especially faith communities, stay centered in all the good things Jesus has for us? How can relationships in a faith community be nurtured towards peace and wholeness?

Is it possible to experience the life of Jesus in my occupation? Is God for or against people accumulating wealth? How can Jesus empower me to best serve my boss or employees? Pastor Aaron shares some stories and insights on our work life.

How can I get stress relief in the deep relationships in my life? How can we experience the life of Jesus in our friendships and family? What is a healthy perspective of our identity as a parent or friend? Pastor Aaron points to the power of these everyday miracles of relationship.