The weekly podcast of Resurrection Church, Bakersfield, CA
Are you living a faith so quiet that people who know you best would be shocked to discover you're a Christian? Do you mistake political arguments for gospel proclamation, confusing cultural battles with the call of Christ? This convicting message confronts the stark reality that most American Christians face zero persecution - not because we're blessed, but because our faith is invisible. Discover why Jesus promised persecution to His followers, why we should actually pray for it, and what it reveals about whether our faith is genuine or just comfortable lip service.
Are you tired of knowing what's right but constantly doing what's wrong? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns where good intentions repeatedly crash into poor choices? This powerful message tackles the universal struggle of wanting to make good decisions but feeling powerless to follow through. Discover why a life coach isn't enough - you need a heart surgeon. Learn the difference between checking boxes on a spiritual to-do list and experiencing real transformation through falling deeper in love with Jesus Christ.
Stop letting the chaos around you steal your peace and discover why the brokenness you see everywhere is actually pointing toward hope. If you're overwhelmed by wars, division, homelessness, and violence - wondering if God is real and why He allows such suffering - this message will transform how you see current events and personal struggles. Pastor Daniel reveals how the Garden of Eden's perfection was lost, why we experience pain now, and most importantly, how God's rescue plan was in motion before humanity even fell. Whether you're questioning faith because of world events, struggling with personal suffering, or simply exhausted by the negativity around you - find out why the fixer has already come and how that changes everything.
Break the cycle of self-sabotaging decisions and finally create the life you've been wanting. If you're tired of repeating the same mistakes, struggling with career direction, or wondering why your choices keep leading to frustration instead of fulfillment, this message will give you a clear framework for change. Pastor Vance reveals three foundational choices that successful people make consistently - choices that can transform your career, relationships, and personal growth starting today.
Discover how changing your perspective on money can transform your financial stress into peace and purpose. Pastor Daniel addresses the real reason most people struggle with money decisions - we've been asking the wrong questions. Instead of "How can I maximize this for me?" learn to ask "How can I honor God with what He's entrusted to me?" Using Proverbs 3, he shows how biblical stewardship offers a practical framework that protects your heart from money's destructive power while creating margin for generosity. Whether you're drowning in debt, blessed with wealth, or skeptical about religious motives around money - this message provides clarity for modern financial decisions and freedom from the anxiety that comes with trying to control what was never yours.
What if everything you've been told about sex and religion is backwards? The Bible commands married couples to "be intoxicated always in her love" - a passage most churches won't touch. Using Proverbs 5, Pastor Daniel looks at two cultural assumptions: that religious people are repressed prudes, or that sexual freedom means no boundaries, and how they both miss something profound about human design. For married couples struggling with intimacy, singles navigating desire, or skeptics curious about what Scripture actually teaches - this honest conversation challenges conventional thinking about what leads to real satisfaction.Â