thePorch is a Missional Community from Long Island, New York. We are a group of believers who have a simple vision, that hope looks like home, and revival looks like family. PorchTalks are weekly conversations between friends tackling issues from racial tension, consumer church, missional faith, political ideologies, and more! We hope you'll join the conversation!
In this episode, Jay and Levi wrap-up The Bride series by recapping the three previous weeks, and looking to the future. The Bride is meant to be the place where Heaven and Earth meet, transforming family, culture, and society. YOU are a part of The Bride, and we have some amazing things ahead of us!Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
Hey all! Sorry for the radio silence these past few weeks. There's been a lot going on at thePorch. From babies, to new homes, and a new school year, time slipped away from us. We're sorry!However, we're ready to go with our scheduled podcast releases from this point forward. This week, we're in Part 3 of 4 of our series on The Bride. In this episode, Jay and Levi talk about what it means to be Living Temples of encounter between Heaven and Earth. You don't want to miss this!So click, download, tell a friend, and enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
This week we continue our conversation on the Bride. Following up our talk on Covenant (with Jesus and His Church), we find ourselves looking at the present and future purpose of the Church. Join us for another PorchTalk!Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
This is part 1 of a 4 part series we did LIVE discussing the Bride. This week we talk about Covenant, why scripture uses familial and martial language to describe our relationship with Jesus, and how we've gotten it wrong in the past. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
We all have promises we hold to, but what do we do in the waiting? This week, Levi wraps up our Advent Series by sharing with us the importance of hope in seeing our promises fulfilled.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
We often base our expectations on experience. We know that the sun comes up in the morning, winters are cold, and night is dark. But often times our experience inhibits us from expecting how good God really is. This week, Krista Wurlitzer takes us into our expectations, and asks us to look at how good we actually expect God to be!Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
Ever dream of being a superhero? What if we told you you already were one? What if, instead of being able to fly, or have super strength, you were created to fight injustice with HOPE? Join us this week as we dive into what it means to carry hope and release it to a world in need of it.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
The story of Mary is one of mystery, beauty, hope, and promise. A character study on how to respond to the call of God on our lives. Join us this week as we look at the life of the mother of Jesus, and discover what it means to be pregnant with promise.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
This week we continue the conversation where we left off between Andrew John & Jay. Join us for Part 2 of this conversation, and please go follow Andrew on all of his Social Media platforms:Facebook: Andrew JohnInstagram: @simple_drewFor the original live conversation, watch here:https://www.facebook.com/andrew.john.583/videos/10157473166046680/Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
This week's episode is a really important and profound conversation between Jay and his friend Andrew John. Andrew was kind enough to invite Jay on for a Live discussion on Facebook regarding, race, the Church, and "reaching across the table" to find understanding in the midst of the injustice and chaos. Join us this week for Part 1 of this conversation, and please go follow Andrew on all of his Social Media platforms:Facebook: Andrew JohnInstagram: @simple_drewFor the original live conversation, watch here:https://www.facebook.com/andrew.john.583/videos/10157473166046680/Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
We were all created with purpose and promise. And the purpose and promise of our lives is always meant to go beyond us! This week we look at how when we lean into the journey that our promises send us on, we're formed into the answers others are crying out for. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
We all have dreams, hopes, vision, and desires for our lives. These often play out in the Promises of God for us too! This week, we look at what it means to put on the armor of God and practically live out an empowered lifestyle that brings the Promises of God into the forefront of our lives. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
Throughout the Bible, there's a theme; a promise from God that He will never leave us nor forsake us. But what does it look like to know God is close in all circumstances? This week Erinn shares how His presence is Peace, and it's the promise He keeps!Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
Each of us have been given promises. The things we know we're meant to live for, move towards, and create. But what if the promises on your life are bigger than you? What if that's exactly how it's meant to be? This week we start a new series, looking at Promises, and the partnership they're meant to create in us with God. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
In Matthew 18, we find Jesus being asked a question on leadership and authority. Which, he follows up by answering the question, by not answering the question; he shares on the power of being a forgiving leader. This week, Jay unpacks what it means to carry the authority to give not only for others, but for ourselves as well. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
You were made to be live authentically in freedom. But when we choose to keep things hidden, we choose hypocrisy over freedom. This week Jay takes a look at the Parable of the Wedding Feast and shares how we can move into the authentic freedom that Jesus makes possible for us.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
In this BONUS EPISODE, Krista Wurlitzer gives us some practical insights into what it means to belong as citizens of Heaven.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
You were created to carry the Kingdom of Heaven everywhere you go. This week, Levi Crognale takes us deeper into what it means for Jesus to be our King, and to live out our citizenship every day.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)
There's a war going on all around us trying to gain our attention and tell us that our peace can be bought or achieved through something physical. However, the Bible tells us that Peace is a person and His name is Jesus. This week we'll look at what it means to live from Peace while being honest about the things that give us anxiety, so we can be kind to ourselves and bring those things to community.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/theporchli)