We're a church on Zoom, based in Southern California, who want to follow Jesus into the world together.Here you'll find:-Our weekend sermons from Church on Zoom-The Backdrop: bonus episodes where Curtis dives into the Bible passage beyond the sermonAnd, if you're getting to know our church, seasons 1 and 2 walk through our vision and values for this new community.
Curtis Miller & Meredith Miller
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The Pomona Valley Church podcast is an incredible platform that showcases the authenticity and intelligence of Curtis and Meredith, two of the most remarkable individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. This podcast not only provides listeners with valuable insights and wisdom, but it also allows them to witness the pure faith and deep-rooted beliefs that Curtis and Meredith possess. As someone who has personally benefited from their teachings, I am thrilled that others now have the opportunity to learn and grow through this podcast.
One of the best aspects of The Pomona Valley Church podcast is the sheer authenticity that radiates from every episode. Curtis and Meredith are undoubtedly genuine in their discussions, sharing personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs with a level of transparency that is rare to find. This honesty creates a strong connection between the hosts and listeners, making it easy for anyone tuning in to relate and engage with their message. Furthermore, their intelligence shines through as they tackle important topics with depth and thoughtfulness. It is evident that they have done extensive research and contemplation before presenting their ideas, which adds great value to each episode.
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While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, there are very few negatives worth mentioning. Perhaps one minor flaw is the occasional lack of structure in some episodes. While spontaneity can be refreshing at times, there are moments when a more organized approach would enhance the overall listening experience. However, this is a trivial critique when considering all the knowledge and inspiration that The Pomona Valley Church podcast provides.
In conclusion, The Pomona Valley Church podcast is a phenomenal resource for anyone seeking wisdom and inspiration. Curtis and Meredith's genuine nature, intelligence, and down-to-earth demeanor make each episode a joy to listen to. Their faith is palpable, and their teachings are both profound and relatable. I am confident that through this podcast, God's work will be magnified in the Pomona Valley community and beyond. Personally, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow alongside Curtis, Meredith, and their family as they embark on this incredible journey. Even from a distance, I will continue to support and engage with The Pomona Valley Church podcast.

In this sermon, Curtis looks at the famous story of Paul on Mars' Hill in Athens

In this sermon, Meredith looks at Paul's core message to his fellow Jews: the Messiah had to suffer.

Curtis looks at what Luke's stories about Paul in Acts tell us about how we as Christians can engage with the political world

In this sermon, Meredith looks at the....um...delicate issues that threaten to split the early church in Acts

In this sermon, Curtis looks at the themes that arise in Paul's first missionary journey

In this sermon, Meredith considers the type of Church Luke shows us in Acts and the type of church we want to be today

In this sermon, Curtis looks at why Luke places the long story of Peter and Cornelius right at the heart of the book of Acts and what themes emerge from it.

In the midst of major stories of conversion, Luke turns our attention to what the story is really all about

In this sermon, Meredith looks at the story of Paul's conversion, and particularly the character of Ananias

In this sermon, Curtis looks at the remarkable story of the Ethiopian Eunuch

In this sermon, Curtis looks at the intersection of power and life in the story of Acts

A prayer practice to accompany Meredith's sermon on trusting God

This week, Meredith looks at Stephen's prayer during his stoning and the ripples it had in the life of his killer

In this sermon, Meredith uses the story of Stephen to ask the question, "What do we mean when we say we trust God?"

In this sermon, Curtis looks at the miraculous and the mundane of the early church

In this sermon, Curtis looks at the confusing, troubling story of Ananias and Sapphira

In this sermon, Meredith looks at what healing is all about in the opening chapters of Acts

In this sermon, Meredith looks at how the disciples in Acts interact with those in "authority"

In Acts 3 we have the story of a healed man, and in this sermon we consider what that story might tell us about who we are and what is available to us.

In this sermon, Meredith looks at the main elements of the earliest church, and what they might mean for our church today.

Curtis considers what the events of Pentecost mean for us today

Meredith continues our Acts series looking at Pentecost and what happened after

Curtis continues our Acts series looking at the reason the early Christians did what they did

Meredith kicks off 2026 and our new Acts series looking at the beating heart of the book and the Church

In this sermon, Curtis looks at our rhythm of solitude and relationship

Meredith continues our Rhythm of Life series, looking at how we can joyfully and sustainably be both open to God and open to the challenges of the world around us.

Curtis kicks off our new series, where we are going to look at the practices and habits that can contribute to life-giving rhythms in our day-to-day.

Meredith closes out our series on loving our neighbor by looking at the extent of Jesus' love for us.

In this sermon, Meredith looks at the many times God's people are commanded to love the foreigner.

Curtis looks at Jesus' answer to the question: Who is my neighbor?

Curtis looks at how wide the command to love your neighbor might extend

Meredith looks at the inevitable: loving your neighbor might cost something

Curtis asks if loving your neighbor has anything to do with politics

Curtis considers the connection between the ideas of loving our neighbor and being a blessing

Meredith looks at Jesus' command to love our enemies

Curtis kicks off our new series with an exploration into how "love your neighbor" is the second greatest commandment

In this final sermon of our Samuel series, Curtis looks at the message of grace threaded through it all

In this sermon, Curtis looks at David's response to the injustices he faced

In this sermon, Curtis looks at two more characters and their response to the moment of crisis in Israel: David and Jonathon

In this sermon, Meredith looks at the time Abigail stopped David in his murderous tracks

Curtis looks at two out of four main characters and how they react to a crisis that threatens their reality.

This week, Meredith looks at the famous story of little David defeating a giant.

Curtis looks at a cluster of times in 1 Samuel when God seemingly breaks the rules

In this Easter sermon, Meredith looks at how you celebrate Easter in the midst of empire.

In this sermon, Curtis looks at the difficult story of Saul and the Amalekites to draw some lessons in how we can read hard stories in the Bible.

Meredith looks at the contrast between Saul -- who makes it all so hard -- and Jonathan -- who just acts.

In this sermon, Curtis looks at how God reacts when we get on the wrong path

In this sermon, Curtis looks at how God takes even the most horrific things and brings life and redemption out of them.

Curtis looks at how the highly ambiguous character of Saul is introduced, and how God's Spirit can make even a man like him into a king.

Meredith looks at Israel's demand for a king, to be like all the other nations. (Sorry for the audio quality on the second half!)

Curtis looks at the words of Samuel, and the paradox that choosing to trust Yahweh alone leads not to constraint, but to freedom