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This podcast explores all things Harbor Church as we talk in-depth about previous weekend messages, leadership, life, and this journey we call “faith.” Join the conversation as we sit down each week to help better resource and communicate with you outside of the traditional Sunday morning experience…

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  • Oct 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 32m AVG DURATION
  • 55 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Harbor Talks

55. Christopher Nolan Is A Time Wizard

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 45:46


What if time travel was real?!? In today's episode, we talk and review Nolan's latest thriller Tenet, explore the possibility of time travel, and walk through how the Kingdom of Heaven expands when we accept the invitation to pray for others. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

54. Wall-E, Farms, and Prayer Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 45:51


We began a brand new series over the weekend called The Invitation and this series is all about prayer! Join the guys as they sit down to discuss week one of the series, among many other topics, and why prayer is so important in our everyday lives. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

53. Institution vs. Movement

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 50:14


On today's show, we're wrapping up our deep dive into the messages from our current vision series, A Beautiful Mess. We also talk about the movie Arrival and the spiritual overtones found in the writing of one of the most interesting scripts from 2016. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

52. What Does "Equip And Launch The Called" Mean?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 41:00


Here we go! We're looking at week three of our current series called A Beautiful Mess as Ryan talks to us about his message from the weekend, Equip And Launch The Called! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you listen to it. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

51. Manicured, Managed, and Masked

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 41:19


We're back again with another week of the Harbor Church Sunday Sequel as we take a deeper look at week two of our current series called A Beautiful Mess. This week, we're unpacking a message called "Welcome Home the Hurting" that Pastor Joel gave over the weekend. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

50. Sanitized, Safe, and Scheduled

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 48:47


We kicked off a brand new series over the weekend called A Beautiful Mess and in this episode, Joel gives us a series overview and also breaks down his opening message titled Embrace The Mess! We also discuss the highs and lows of week one of the 2020 NFL season. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

49. Who's In Charge and Who Wins?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 35:11


Who's ready for some "End Times" talk? This week we're diving into Pastor Ryan's standalone message called When The World Falls Apart from this past Sunday! Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

48. Personal Verses | Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 22:15


We're wrapping up our Personal Verses series this week with a foundational verse in our Christian faith. During this series, we've been looking at passages of scripture that have been impactful and formative in our lives and walks of faith. For our final verse, we're talking about John 3:16. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

47. Personal Verses | Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 43:55


In this episode, we're in week three of the Personal Verses series where we've been looking at passages of scripture that have been impactful and formative in our lives and walks of faith. Next up, Isaiah 6:8. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

46. Personal Verses | Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 30:06


Week two of Personal Verses is here! In this series, we're looking at passages of scripture that have been impactful and formative in our lives and walks of faith. This week we're talking about James 1:22. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

45. Personal Verses | Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 22:56


We're starting a new series this week called Personal Verses. During this series, we'll look at passages of scripture that have been impactful and formative in our lives and walks of faith. First up, 1 John 5:11-13. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

44. We Back!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 22:13


It's been over two months but we are stoked to be back! We'll be here every week again bringing you only the best content from Harbor Church. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

43. A Conversation with Dee Dee Woodman

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 50:33


We recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dee Dee Woodman, a licensed professional counselor, and ask her a few questions about how this current crisis is impacting parents and children. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

42. Wrecked (The Live Show)

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 41:15


We recently recorded a live show on Facebook and YouTube and decided to post the audio from it for this episode! Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this show wherever you listen to it! Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

41. The Pop Culture Podcast AKA Pop Culture Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 35:35


What do Star Wars, The Matrix, and Lord of the Rings all have in common? Find out in this episode as we take a look at some of the movies that shaped our childhoods. Also, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast wherever you're listening to it! Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

40. The Cinco de Mayo Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 35:18


Happy Cinco de Mayo! In today's episode, we talk some yard work, backyard pools, breaking and entering, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast wherever you find yourself listening to it. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

39. The Unanticipated Consequences of Sheltering In Place | Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 49:04


In this episode, we continue looking at some of the side effects of sheltering in place during this pandemic and how being open and honest about this new reality can help us strengthen our minds and bodies to get us through to the other side. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

38. Chief of Police Tim Carlson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 59:57


We had the opportunity last week to interview Westminster Chief of Police, Tim Carlson. Tim sat down with us via video chat to talk through a variety of topics as well as discuss the changing needs of the current Covid-19 situation in our local community. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

37. The Unanticipated Consequences of Sheltering In Place | Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 47:57


Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be looking at some of the side effects of sheltering in place during this pandemic and how being open and honest about this new reality can help us strengthen our minds and bodies to get us through to the other side. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

36. The Greatest Miracle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 50:53


What is the greatest miracle of all? In today's episode, we recap our latest message from the weekend in our new series called We Will Believe. Be sure to check out the links below for resources and more great content from Harbor Church. Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://bit.ly/2yxqfJf | https://harborchurch.life/give

35. The New Normal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 50:28


Will life ever get back to normal? What might our lives look like moving forward with all that has changed around us? On today's show, we discuss the new normal we're all facing and how to navigate maintaining relationships and keeping connected to the ones we love.   Links: Web - https://harborchurch.life/FB - https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/ Sheridan Album - https://bit.ly/2XKCEEe

34. The Hope of Easter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 5:45


Happy Easter from Harbor Church! We change things up a bit on today's show with a shorter episode celebrating our Easter At Home service over the weekend and taking a closer look at what Easter really means for us as believers. 

33. Good News, Pizza, and Will Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 43:19


On today's show, we cover everything from our Meals For Heroes event this last week to Joel's Will Smith experience at the GRAMMYs. Trust us, this is a good one.  Social Links: https://harborchurch.life/ | https://www.facebook.com/harborchurch.life/ | https://www.instagram.com/harborchurch.life/

32. Celebration Chases Back The Darkness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 29:46


In today's episode, we talk about the power of celebration in our lives and how in the face of evil, pain, fear, and uncertainty, we can use it to help us rise up and get through difficult times. 

31. Three Zones

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 41:58


How are you processing everything that has been going on in the last few weeks? On today's show, the guys sit down to talk about how to learn and grow in this new season of life we find ourselves in. 

30. Speak It. Write It. Walk It.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 42:10


In today's episode, we recap the final message from our Set Free series and look at a few practical ways we can remind ourselves of the real hope we have in Jesus. 

29. Physical Distancing ≠ Social Distancing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 39:32


Physical distance does not equal social distance. Now, more than ever, is the time to stay connected and close to the people we love and normally do life with. In today's episode, we talk through the importance of social connectivity and reaching out to show love and compassion toward one another. 

28. A.K.A The Sun Covers A Multitude Of Sad

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 40:34


In today's episode, we sit down with our special guest, Julie Thomas, and recap the message from the weekend! 

27. Seeing The Opportunity Before Us

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 37:14


In this episode, the guys talk about the incredible opportunity we have as believers to lean into the challenging season in front of us by being the hands and feet of Jesus to a world desperately in need of hope.

26. Trusting God In The Face Of Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 48:38


Joel, Ryan, and Jordan sit down to talk through and process the unprecedented time we find ourselves living in and discuss what our response as believers should be in the midst of confusion and fear. 

25. Free To Dream (Rewind)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 29:17


In this episode, Jordan and Ryan catch up and sit down to talk through and recap the first two weeks of our new series, Set Free. 

24. Vision. Discipline. Connection.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 27:32


In this episode, we recap the weekend and all the events we had going on as well as take a closer look at some of Joel's message points from our final week in our latest series called Distorted.

23. Keep Your Options Open (Rewind)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 33:59


In today's episode, we catch up with Joel and talk about his trip to Estonia and dive a little deeper into his message called Keep Your Options Open from week three of our current series, Distorted.

22. Follow The Crowd (Rewind)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 21:52


In today's episode, we sit down with our new Associate Pastor, Ryan Ingram, and hear a bit of his story and how he came to Harbor. We also take a deeper look into his message he shared over the weekend called "Follow The Crowd" from our current series, "Distorted."

21. Kindness Is Key

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 29:12


In this episode, we chat about the impact that the act of kindness has on those around us and how our witness can be affected by the words we choose to say...or not say.

20. Death Is Unnatural

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 33:52


There is an inherent "wrongness" to death that every one of us feels. The profound feeling of "this is wrong" is a marker in our lives reminding us that this was never the way it was supposed to be. In this episode, we talk about death, the way it affects us, and how it was never the plan from the beginning. 

19. Reproducing Your Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 28:24


As Christ-followers, we are called to reproduce our faith in the next generation. But what does that look like in today's culture and how do we normalize living out our faith for younger generations to see? All this and more in this week's episode of Harbor Talks. 

18. The Work Of God Is Simply To Believe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 28:21


Happy New Year! 2020 is here and we're hitting the ground running with an all-new episode of Harbor Talks. In this episode, we catch up a bit from the holiday break and also talk about what the Bible says the "work of God" is.

17. Do You Hear What I Hear?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 13:49


Each week during the month of December, we'll unpack a classic Christmas hymn and explore the origins and deeper meanings of the traditional songs we all know and love. "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is our song this week.

16. Joy To The World

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 15:33


Each week during the month of December, we'll unpack a classic Christmas hymn and explore the origins and deeper meanings of the traditional songs we all know and love. This week we're taking a look at Joy To The World.

15. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 17:50


Each week during the month of December, we'll unpack a classic Christmas hymn and explore the origins and deeper meanings of the traditional songs we all know and love. First up: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.

14. The Kobayashi Maru

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 23:41


When it comes to addressing sin in our lives, we continue to play a game we have no chance of winning. Why? Because the rules are forever stacked against us. But what if the rules were changed in our favor so that we could win against sin and live in freedom forever?

13. Inviting Jesus Into Your Mess

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 20:05


In this week's episode, we talk about inviting Jesus into those messy parts of your life that you don't want anyone to see and how instead of guilt and shame, He offers grace and love. Every single time.

12. The Blessing of Boredom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 25:29


So oftentimes we view boredom as negative and something to avoid. But can having nothing to do be good for our minds and spiritual lives? In this episode, we look at what the Bible has to say about removing distractions and waiting on the Lord in the silent, still, and what can seem like boring moments of our day.

11. The Discipline of Joy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 25:35


How do we find joy in the midst of pain and despair? In this episode, we talk about how to develop greater joy in our lives in the face of the hardships we all encounter in this life.

10. The Crown of Character

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 24:20


In today's episode, we discuss the topic of character and how important it is to own your mistakes, learn from them, and move on knowing your character has been strengthened - especially in a world where the importance of character seems to have been forgotten. 

9. The Freedom To Move Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 20:45


The paralysis of analysis can be overwhelming. Sometimes we can feel stuck and we hesitate to make decisions in life because we fear we will make the wrong decision. In this episode, we talk about the freedom Christ has given us to move forward in making decisions, knowing ultimately that He is with us at every crossroads we may come to in life.

8. The Importance of Kindness

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 18:25


Why is kindness so important in the life of a believer? It may seem like a small gesture, but it speaks volumes to who we are and what we believe. In this episode, we talk about the importance of kindness and how powerful and life-changing it can be.

7. Lectio Divina

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 23:33


On this week's episode, we engage in the ancient exercise of Lectio Divina, a monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer that is intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's word. We take a look at the words Jesus gives us in Matthew 11:28-30 and how we can apply them in our daily lives.

6. Forever An Archer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 24:57


We never get to stop being archers. We never get to "tag out" of pointing the next generation towards Jesus and the calling He has on their lives. In this episode, we discuss what we do when the children we've raised to follow Christ choose to walk the opposite direction of the target we've been aiming them at their entire lives.

5. Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 21:52


In this episode, we talk about tragedy and our response as Jesus followers to the horrific mass shootings we've recently faced in our country. 

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