Imago Dei Church

In this special episode, Pastor DJ sits down with church leaders Emily and Joe Garcia, Memo Parra, and Dave Van Lant to have a heartfelt and honest conversation about the recent immigration raids and protests impacting our city and neighborhoods. With tensions high and emotions deep, this panel offers thoughtful reflection, biblical insight, and practical ways for our church to process what's happening around us. This is not a performative moment—but a grounded, community-centered response aimed at helping us think, pray, and act with clarity and compassion.

DJ and Crista chat with Joe Garcia around the richness of Ecclesiastes. An often misunderstood book in the Bible, the three discuss major themes, big life questions, the gospel hope that Ecclesiastes offers.

DJ and Crista interview Pastor Dave Van Lant on the major themes we can expect to uncover as we read through Deuteronomy this month. From laws to remembrance, Deuteronomy will continually point readers to the covenant love of God.

This month DJ interviews Crista Jansson on her reflections of Matthew 6:25-34. Listen as she shares what Scripture reading looks like for her and how God's Word has helped guide her on how to deal with her own anxieties.

DJ sits down with church planting resident Joe Garcia to talk about the Gospel of Matthew and the unique voice that Matthew brings to the witness of Jesus. Specifically, Matthew is keen on helping readers see that Jesus is the long awaited promised Messiah of the Old Testament writings.

To kick off the month of March, DJ and Crista help readers prepare for 2 Samuel. From recapping major events from 1 Samuel to discussing major themes to look for in 2 Samuel, they help highlight how God sovereignly established his nation Israel and specifically David's throne that would eventually lead to the King of all kings - Jesus!

DJ and Crista interview Carla Logie as she shares how she studied Ephesians 4:17-32. The three discuss how Paul writes of the gospel's transformative power for those who believe in Jesus.

DJ and Crista kick off Imago Dei's 2025 reading plan with an overview of Paul's prison letters. They discuss major themes found within this collection of four books and share some of their favorite verses that have shaped their lives.