Entertaining & inspiring conversational talks on God, life, scripture & what it means to be human. Recorded weekly in front of a live audience at South Hills Church in Burbank, California where No Perfect People are Allowed.
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The Last Sunday. The Last Dragon. The Last Jedi. These are all things we don’t care about. Who cares about “the last one”, it’s really about the next one, the next day and the next day and next day. Life moves on and the earth keeps spinning. On the last weekend of 2020 Pastor Dave […]
Anyone see how close Jupiter and Saturn were over the weekend? Reminded me of the opening shot of an old film 2001: A Space Odyssey where all the planets are lined up and then something changes on earth. In the midst of chaos and early signs of PTSD, this year also brought alignment within our […]
This week Pastor Dave talks about the State of Arizona along with the topic of Joy. snore! Verses Referenced John 3 1-21 John 7: 25-52 John 19: 38-42 Psalm 16: 11 John 15: 11 Social Youtube Facebook Instagram Website
There’s something special in the air, a new energy, it feels powerful and true. I can smell it! it’s my mother, she’s in the kitchen preparing a delicious meal for herself and letting me know theres lunch meat in the fridge if I want something to eat. thanks mom. This Week Pastor Dave talks about […]
Alright we got through the turkey, nobody was trampled at target, and my baby nephew discovered his screaming voice. Good vibes only folks. filled with the spirit, we are taking a stand and declaring Christmas is happening!! Not canceled, not postponed, it’s here, it’s now, it’s you and me and over priced holiday coffee blends. […]
We must fight! We must stand! We must scream at the top of our lungs WE WILL NOT SUBSCRIBE TO HBOMAX, NOBODY NEEDS IT! This week Guest Speaker, Executive Pastor Moses Camacho tells us how to show gratitude. Verses Referenced Luke 17:11-18 Social Youtube Facebook Instagram Website
Tis almost the season and the sugars have been flowing since march. I am so ready for the holidays, even more so this year. I need turkey on the table, the grinch on tv, and my grandfather talking my ear off about why the grocery store should sell more Christmas items and not “holiday” items. […]
Common goals and unity moving forward. Can we please agree that Batman is cooler than Superman!? This week Pastor Dave talks about the never ending/ dead end mindset of putting all of our hope within political leaders. Verses Referenced Matthew 12:13-14 Mark 12:14-15 Mark 12:15-17 2 Corinthians 5:16-20 Social Youtube Facebook Instagram […]
It’s the biggest night in America! Grab your favorite cup, pour your strongest happy drink, and make sure to VOTE…. for the best masked singer in the country. This week Pastor Dave calls for unity, for love, for the people to be one. By The Power Of God, Love Wins. Verses Referenced John […]
Almost Halloween and I haven’t carved my pumpkin yet! When the time comes I will attempt to carve the cutest carving of all carvings. I will carve…..Baby Yoda, may the force be with my knife and fingers. This Week Guest Speaker Pastor Efren Peña from South Hills Santa Clarita wraps up family month with a message […]
Over the weekend I made my first gluten free apple pie with my girlfriend, we gave it a 7/10, she’s a dime though 14/10. This week! Pastor Dave is talking about mentors and how we can have positive influence in our friend circles. Anyone have Gordon Ramsays number? Verses Referenced John 1:4 2 […]
Lakers Lakers Lakers Lakers Lakers Lakers Lakers Lakers Lakers here we go! come on, Coley needs a new pair of shoes!!! This week Pastor Dave talks about our “Default Settings” and how we can improve them, similar to LeBron whenever he feels like winning. Verses Referenced Exodus 20:3-17 Deuteronomy 5:32-33 Deuteronomy 7:6 Deuteronomy […]
2020 is the matrix falling apart, I’m convinced. No question about it, Don’t believe me? Then answer me this question; Why on Gods green earth would ANYONE EVER want to go to jack in the box during a flipping pandemic?, get out of the drive thru people, Carls jr. is such higher quality. This week […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to the NBA Finals! Putting all the good vibes their way, I have money on LeBron. This Week Pastor Dave is breaking down why it is important for us to share our stories. Verses Referenced John 9 John 4:25-30 Social Youtube Facebook Instagram Website
Wow okay so I’ve seen TENET three times now, peak Nolan, Spies, Russians, time…inversion?, it’s not time travel, its inversion. Thats how I’m going to approach all the worlds problems now, its inversion. Don’t know how to think about the election? It’s inversion! Stressed about the future? It’s inversion! Don’t like the way you look?… […]
Football is back! and so is my asthma, please God protect our lungs. This week Pastor Dave talks about how we can navigate our stories while in the middle of chaos. Similar to George Clooney in the perfect storm…you are George Clooney. Verses Referenced Genesis 50:15-21 Genesis 37-50 Romans 5:3-5a James 1:2-4 […]
wow everyone in the world is seeing TENET, except for California, no movies here, no need to go out, no need. NO NEED! – THIS WEEK! we enter into a new beginning, Pastor Dave talks about how your story connects you with everyone around you. Verses Referenced Luke 8:26-39 Social Youtube Facebook Instagram […]
Theaters across the globe have been finally reopening!…except for California (sad face). Perseverance is the theme of this year I guess. The theme of this week, Pastor Dave talks about the connection between life and yeast. Verses Referenced Luke 16:10 Matthew 25:23 Matthew 13:33 Ephesians 2:10 Social Youtube Facebook Instagram Website
Lots of movie trailers dropped this weekend, The Batman, The Suicide Squad, The Snyder Cut of Justice League. I’m releasing a movie too! An epic of sorts, very excited, it’s called “THE” its a Space Odyssey meets Passion of the Christ meets friends. This is my moment! This week Pastor Dave shows us all of […]
The one thing that will survive anything you throw at it, are the taco stands around LA. The governor could “decrease unwanted contact locations” but those stands won’t stop! 24/7, 365 Tacos stay on my mind! Your Apocalyptic Menu: Tacos & Poverty. This week Pastor Dave is talking about a question we should ask ourselves; […]
Personally I’m excited for the Mulan remake. But I absolutely condemn both Disney and Eddie Murphy for not getting Eddie Murphy to come back for a fresh new oddly realistic looking CGI Mushu. Twitter would break, the resistance would stand together! #NotMyMushu…but thats another podcast. This Week Pastor Dave talks about the impact of the […]
Editing this in the late evening, reflecting on the week. I experienced my first earthquake! very interesting vibe, not sure if I’ll do it again, the service was shaky. got em! This week Pastor Dave is talking about how every church has their own identity. Verses Referenced John 1:12-13 John 1:12-13 (Message Translation) […]
I’m low key enjoying how all the months have little “2020 sucks this way” themes. Julys theme was nothing new or too crazy though, it was deeply American while also being out of this world. Will Smith dealing with his relationship entanglements and the pentagon confirming they have a craft “not made on this earth”. […]
Show Recommendation: Star Wars The Clone Wars Animated Series created by George Lucas – Phenomenal! It’s pure star wars, first season is like okay what are we doing here? but the story begins in season two! Just like all the trilogies. I am expecting this final season to end with an explosion and someone getting […]
Excited to announce that my chronic optimism has entered into remission with little flare ups. I’m only happy every other week now, very blessed, praise God. This week Founding Pastor Chris Sonksen talks about the churches values coming from the story of Moses. Verses Referenced Exodus 17:10-13 Group Questions Social Youtube Facebook Instagram […]
This is the first year I totally forgot to watch Independence Day for the 4th of July. Please forgive my Mr. Goldblum, I’m not worthy. This Week Pastor Dave is talking about how stories can inspire change and how your story matters. Verses Reference Mark 4:33-34 Luke 8:26-39 John 20:14-18 John 4:1-42 Matthew 28:19-20 […]
From the Director of Inception comes a mind bending, action thriller, spy noir, no other person could possibly make! TENET!… is pushed back again! God be with this film, it’s my only hope. This week Pastor Dave talks about the holy spirit and how it impacts our lives. Verses Referenced John 14:12 John 14:16-17 […]