Pathfinder Church Messages

Pathfinder Church | June 22, 2025 | Dion GarrettIt seems like it's easier than ever to offend other people. Meaningful relationships are even harder to come by. It's rare to find marriages or friendships that can go the distance. Even families are not the bond they once were. As our relationships break down from a whole host of complicated modern assaults, how can the ancient, simpler setting of the Bible possibly improve the longevity and quality of our relationships?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | June 15, 2025 | AJ MasticFor financial advice, we most naturally turn to investment reps or accountants. We follow conventional wisdom about financial best practices, and we spend our money in ways that maximize our comfort and security. As a result, consumer debt is at an all-time high, and theaverage American is living paycheck to paycheck. As bad as things may be economically, what would happen if I trusted the Bible's advice around money? Would I end up broke and even more miserable?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | June 8, 2025 | Doug MaussThe field of mental health is becoming more widely discussed all the time. Sociologists observe the astronomical rise of anxiety in our society. More and more people seek out mental counseling each year, and mental health experts proliferate online. Some of these experts blame the Bible, with its focus on guilt and shame, as the source of our collective mental un-health. But is that accurate?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | June 1, 2025 | Dion GarrettThere's never been more (or more varied) advice for how to be physically healthy. Every year brings new medications and procedures that can help you lose weight, be more attractive, or stave off sickness. With such a plethora of medical wisdom, what more could the Bible have to say about health? Isn't it more concerned with our souls than our bodies?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | May 25, 2025 | AJ MasticChristian Psychologist M. Scott Peck says that human beings struggle to make a “map” of the world that helps them understand and wisely navigate life. It can be tempting to be like Peter Pan and never grow up. Or to rely only on our own wisdom. But if we do, we will always be struggling to “reinvent the wheel,” or be bedeviled by obstacles that other people long ago solved. How can we increase our wisdom and ability to navigate the world? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | May 18, 2025 | Doug MaussFor most people, as we get older, our frame of reference narrows. Our daily experiences and hobbies become more restricted, and our ability to make new relationships withers. With the shrinking of our sphere comes a shrinking of joy. Is there a way out of this inevitable spiral?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | http://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.orgWebsite | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | May 11, 2025 | Dion GarrettSadly, because of sin, the world is broken. The world is always going to be broken. For many people, this is cause to embrace a pessimistic outlook! If life is “nasty, brutish, and short,” is there anything else to do but bide our time in cynicism while we wait for heaven?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | May 4, 2025 | Doug MaussOur culture tells us that we should be able to take care of ourselves. We value being independent and competent. It can feel like failure to rely on other people. But should it really be our goal to become so capable that we don't need anybody else?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | April 27, 2025 | AJ MasticWe all crave to be fully known, but it's so hard to find and maintain truly deep, intimate relationships. It's hard to risk vulnerability, and without vulnerability, how can we ever be fully known?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

The Recipe for No Regrets | No Abandonment | 1Pathfinder Church | April 20, 2025 | Dion GarrettThe world is constantly changing. It might feel like we can keep up with it for now, but eventually we all slow down, and we'll increasingly feel left behind. What are we supposed to do when technology and society start to pass us by? When friends and family forget about us?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | April 18, 2025 | AJ MasticWebsite | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | http://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org In Pursuit Podcast | https://m.youtube.com/@InPursuitPodcastPathfinderWebsite | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | April 13, 2025 | Doug MaussAn athlete's legacy is measured by wins and losses, championships won, or lifetime earnings. But what is the ultimate scorecard for Christians? What gets us into the heavenly “Hall of Fame”?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | April 6, 2025 | Dion GarrettPractice is extremely important, but ultimately what matters is how an athlete performs on game day. What is the Christian's version of “game day,” and how should we show up for it?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 30, 2025 | AJ MasticEven though we pay disproportionate attention to superstars, the fact is that even the greatest players can't win without a team around them. Some athletes get a reputation as a “locker room cancer,” and are therefore frequently traded or have short careers. The athletes who have the most sustained success are the ones who invest in teammates and are willing to learn from the veterans around them. How can Christians live out “team player” principles in real life?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 23, 2025 | Dion GarrettAll the natural talent in the world isn't enough, by itself, for an athlete to be competitive. They have to train, undergo conditioning, and hone their techniques. What does it look like for Christians to train for a life of Kingdom impact?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 16, 2025 | Doug MaussProfessional athletes must submit to grueling and unflinching evaluations of their strengths and weaknesses. In what way are Christians called to be self-examining, and how does that affect our game readiness?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 9, 2025 | Dion GarrettWhen a young athlete is drafted onto a professional sports team, there is an expectation that they will contribute to the ultimate success of the team. What expectations are there for Christians once they've become a follower of Jesus?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 2, 2025 | AJ MasticHave you ever referred to yourself as a ‘disciple' of Jesus? Maybe that word sounds nebulous, or a bit weird. The labels we choose for ourselves say a lot about how our faith identity is constructed. Perhaps you prefer to call yourself a ‘believer,' or ‘follower,' or simply a ‘Christian,' but what if there's a really good reason to claim the label ‘disciple?'Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | February 23, 2025 | Dion GarrettIf Jesus had a stump speech, it was “The Kingdom is near.” The Jews didn't understand it, and Christians today still struggle to connect with the idea. We usually speak of Jesus bringing the Gospel and salvation, but why did He prefer to speak of bringing ‘the Kingdom?'Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | February 16, 2025 | Doug MaussIt sounds lovely and nice; but what exactly IS grace? There are lots of different uses of the word, in culture and by Christians. Does it describe the beneficial rules and instructions God has given us? A power given to us by God for holy living? Is it a reward? What is grace, and what makes it one of the most important words in the scriptures?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | February 9, 2025 | AJ MasticTo sin is to do something that God doesn't approve of, that much we know; but if God made everything, why are we even capable of sin, and what's the rhyme or reason behind the things that offend Him? Is the Christian faith about becoming ok with our sinfulness or trying to root it out?  Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | February 2, 2025 | Dion GarrettAccording to Marcus Buckingham, love is not a feeling but “the deep and unwavering commitment to the flourishing of another human.” In this way, generosity is the outward sign of inner love. But how do we learn to love in this way while trying to survive in a dog-eat-dog world? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | January 26, 2025 | Doug MaussCynicism is rampant today. To not be cynical feels like you must not be paying attention. But hope is described in the Bible as the thing that will not disappoint us. What does it look like to be hopeful but not naïve? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | January 19, 2025 | Dion GarrettIn today's world, you may be only one viral video away from a life of fame. That's not, of course, how things worked for most of human history.  Heroism and fame were reserved only for great contributions to society (usually) long after the contributors were dead! With technology providing new opportunities for instant gratification and ever-increasing shortcuts to success, what's the harm in taking the path of least resistance?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | January 12, 2025 | AJ MasticIf the point of Christianity is to get into heaven, which only happens by grace through faith, then why does it matter how we live our lives? Should we even try to live ethical lives? What good does it do if all our righteousness is like ‘filthy rags' before God? Why risk temporal comfort if there's no promise of eternal gain? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | January 5, 2025 | Dion GarrettSay what you will about them; the proud and the arrogant sure seem to go further and faster in our world. So, in a world where everyone is “loud and proud,” shouting back and forth, armed with their own sets of “alternative facts,” how can Christian humility do anything to help the cause of Christ, let alone a lost world?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | December 29, 2024 | Doug MaussWebsite | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | December 24, 2024 | Dion GarrettYou are invited to join us here at Pathfinder for Christmas worship! We can't wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus with you.Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | December 22, 2024 | AJ MasticIn this Christmas season, we long for peace in our world. But it seems that there will never be an end to all the conflict in the world around us. How, then, can we find peace?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | December 15, 2024 | Doug MaussWhat is the point of our lives? This is an age-old question, and humanity has attempted to answer it in a variety of ways. How do we figure out the meaning of our existence?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | December 8, 2024 | Dion GarrettWhat is the source of our strength? Sooner or later, we reach the limits of our own perseverance. Do we despair,  give up, or find restoration of our strength from somewhere? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | December 1, 2024 | Dion GarrettDeep down, we all have a sense that there is something wrong, or incomplete, or “less than” in our life. Everywhere we turn, someone is promising a cure for what ails us, to make us a new person—for a price. But is there a promise that actually works, and lasts?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | November 24,2024 | AJ MasticIt's become a meme to talk about the difficulties of “adulting.” It's hard to provide for ourselves all that we need to survive and thrive in life. Where do we turn when our resources fall short of what we think we need to get through the day?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | November 17, 2024 | Doug MaussThe world is a big and overwhelming place. People are sometimes trying to harm us. It's scary to feel like we're on our own. In times of persecution or threat, can we count on anybody to be reliably, helpfully on our side?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | November 10, 2024 | Dion GarrettWhen hard things happen around us, it can seem like God himself is absent or indifferent to what's going wrong in the world. Can we trust God when evil seems to be winning?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | November 3, 2024 | AJ MasticWe're constantly striving for good outcomes. We learn that we're rewarded for success, and punished for failure. But if favorable outcomes are conditional on our worth and effort, the consequences of our possible failures are enormous.Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | October 27, 2022 | Dion GarrettThere's no doubt that God is at work at Pathfinder. We've prayed for it, and he has been faithful. The Inspired Service is a special weekend we hold every year to share stories of life change happening RIGHT HERE in our congregation. These stories never fail to inspire all of us to seek God's direction in our lives. No two life stories are the same–but they are all God-Directed and filled with provision and impact. Your story is never over. Join us and be inspired as we give God praise for all He is doing in our midst. Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | October 20 | Doug MaussWhen it comes to what's right, we often think that the end justifies the means. After all, as long as the “right side” wins, or we prevail in the argument, it shouldn't matter how we got there. Since we're fighting for Jesus, it's okay if we use slander, dirty tricks, and loopholes! Or is it?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | http://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.orgWebsite | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | October 13, 2024 | Dion GarrettIt often seems like there is a sharp dividing line between the righteous and the unrighteous. People on the other side of an issue from us can seem shockingly immoral. How can we engage in loving discussion or collaboration with people who hold such opposing values, without watering down what we believe is true and right?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | October 6, 2024 | AJ MasticWe all naturally have a bonding identity, meaning we group with people most similar to us. However, by retreating into this form of identity, we tend to increase our resentment and hostility, and we become less capable of weathering adverse conditions. How can we find a more robust form of identity for ourselves?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | September 29, 2024 | Doug MaussAs the movie Inside Out shows us, Disgust and Anger are both primal feelings. But when they are joined together, it creates contempt. Contempt feels really good—it reinforces our basic need to feel righteous. In fact, we'll naturally seek out circumstances and people that outrage us, just for the pleasure of feeling contempt. But is that actually a healthy way to live?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | September 22, 2024 | Dion GarrettPlanted deep within all humans is a desire to live forever because that's what we were created to do! But ever since we were thrown out of the Garden, we've had to face the unkind reality of death—something that we know is inevitable, but nevertheless feels unnatural. As technological advances have reignited the possibility that we might be able to cheat death, should we buy into the promises that with enough advancement, we'll never have to say goodbye to our loved ones??Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | September 15, 2024 | AJ MasticWhat does it truly mean to connect with another person? Can it happen on a FaceTime screen or by following each other's newsfeeds? Is a 90 day snapchat streak a surefire sign of a real connection? In a world where people are considered “friends” because we click a button and we “do church” online, how do we know if technology is serving our relationships well or working to their detriment? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | September 8, 2024 | Dion GarrettThe natural world used to give us cues of when it was time to work or rest, sow or reap, sleep or wake, wear shorts or sweaters the rhythms of creation demanded and almost guaranteed that there would be no overindulgence in anything and we would find abundance in all the rich states of our existence. With advancements in technology, however, we've thrown off nature's rhythms, but in so doing, have we become masters over Creation, or have we been mastered by what we've created?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | August 25, 2024 | Doug MaussWe've been long promised that technology will make our lives easier, reduce the number of hours we work, remove unpleasant labor from the equation, and deliver us into lives of greater leisure. Despite those promises, for the last 70 years, life has moved in the other direction. But now, with new advances in robotics and AI, it finally seems that there could be a world where the machines do all the work, and we simply enjoy life! But is work really what stands in the way of our enjoyment of life? And what do we stand to lose in such a world? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | August 18, 2024 | AJ MasticOver time, people have defined what it means to be human in different ways (rationality, creativity, ethics and morals). For Christians, we have looked to the Book of Genesis to understand the place of honor we're given in and over creation. But in a world where artificial intelligence is quickly encroaching on territory that once only belonged to us, how do we understand and maintain our uniqueness in creation?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | August 11, 2024 | Dion GarrettWhy doesn't God take us to heaven right away? What's the point of our sojourn on earth? On the journey we discover more about God's grace and power, his transformative hand through all the things that feel challenging, tragic, and pointless. It's about what God does in the journey, not the destination… and setbacks become the means by which we grow and discover the power of God's providential hand with us.Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | August 4, 2024 | Doug MaussMost stories are about a protagonist overcoming obstacles due to his own strength, perseverance, and wisdom. But the Christian story relies on God's supernatural wisdom and guidance, not our own. And we all have access to a divine power, the Holy Spirit in us.Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | July 28, 2024 | Dion GarrettThere's one final step to living with a deep sense of gratitude that too few of us experience: paying forward our blessings to others. How can giving to others enrich us, when the math says it will only deplete us? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | July 21, 2024 | AJ MasticWhen you experience something really good, it's natural to want to talk about it. Except sometimes, whether because of modesty or self-protection, we do the opposite. In life, we're encouraged to keep life's good things to ourselves; after all, no one likes a braggart. But what do we miss out on when we fail to tell others about the good things in our lives? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | July 14, 2924 | Doug MaussWhile we may say “thank you” to the person at the counter who serves us, things like thank you notes are a challenge. When seen through the lens of etiquette, formal “thank yous” seem burdensome, antiquated, and pointless, and perhaps they are? But what do we miss when we fail to take time to express our thanks, intentionally and specifically? (Notes not required ;-)Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org