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Have you ever woke up in the morning full of energy and excitement?You had all these goal you planned to get done that day, but then at the end of the day you're asking yourself where the time went as you realize you accomplished none of those things? It probably wasn't a motivation issue, but rather a distraction issue, which is why we are talking the topic, "Don't Let the Enemy Distract You."

Have you ever felt unqualified for your calling? In this message we examine how Moses lived a completely unqualified life, yet was the one chosen to lead Israel out of their captivity in Egypt. For when you realized you're unqualified for the calling, you allow God to do what only he can do in the first place.

Matthew was a disciple of Jesus. He wrote the Gospel of Matthew. However before his name was changed to Matthew he was Levi, the Tax Collector. Tax Collectors were considered the worse of the worse. The question exam in this message is how can you go from being a evil, sinning tax collector to becoming one of the disciples. This is a message of hope. A Message of transformation.

The truth today is harder and harder to come by. However it is critical to know the truth for if you don't you're susceptible to falling for the lies of the devil.

Many people want to be their dream, but are you willing to become your dream? The "becoming" phase is littered with disappointment and failure, but if you can break through all of that, you can walk into the dream and calling God intends for you to have.

In life, it feels we have a limited number of ‘swings’ at the plate. The goal then is to make them count! In Pastor Mike’s last message as the campus pastor, the point and the challenge was simple: Make It Count. Tune in to hear the 3 things that lead to living a life that counts!

Behind every surface behavior is the desire to meet a deeper need. Having needs isn’t weak or wrong, it’s human. But how you go about getting them met determines what kind of human you’ll be. Strangely, we all seem to self-sabotage in exactly the same ways, almost as if it’s encoded in our DNA. History has nicknamed these tendencies the “Seven Deadly Sins”. Where do they come from? Why are we all so susceptible? And what can we do about it?

In this special message, Pastor Mike & Krosby announce their decision to step down as the campus pastors of South Hills San Diego. Tune in to hear about the transition and what’s next for South Hills San Diego.

Ever miss something obvious? We all have. There are these times when we need someone else to help us rediscover what was there the whole time. This is what Jesus does. He comes alongside us and helps us see God’s design and intentions that was there all along. And, this is what Jesus does when it comes to our mission as followers of Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered why Jesus makes us N E W, then this message is for Y O U.

God is calling heroes to follow Him…but the journey doesn’t begin until you cross a threshold: Love your enemies. What?! It’s true. Anybody can love the love-able; your world is watching how you love your enemies. So, go and be the hero in your story because your world needs MORE of them!

There is nothing better than finding that one thing that solves a lot of things. Anything from smartphones, clorox wipes, and Target, just makes life easier. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one thing that could simply our faith? In the story of Jesus, he gives them a new commandment that when applied becomes the one thing that solves many things…

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “new” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, new ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a new covenant, a new commandment, and a new way of living. What do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to make all things N E W?

When was the last time you were lost? Fortunately, many of us have GPS devices that keep us from losing our way. However, there are moments and seasons of life where the way forward is unknown. In this week’s podcast, we unpack a time in King David’s life where he stepped into the unknown. Tune in to discover some key insights as you navigate your unknown season.

Ever have something not go as planned but you pushed through anyways? For many of us, it’s seems easier to do this when it comes to a busy day, but what about when it comes to a hope-less season? How do we respond? In this series finale, we look at the prophet Habakkuk for the ultimate way to respond in a season of hope-less-ness.

It goes without saying that MOM has a huge influence on who we become. The power of MOM shapes our identity, empowers practically, and inspires our faith. Join us this week to laugh, learn, and be inspired by MOM.

What do you do when you’re expecting something positive but it ends up being painful? How do you manage the tension between expectations and reality? In this week’s installment of Hope Rises we look into these questions and more as we discover the journey of hope.

The question that finds its way to all our minds at some point: Is God good? What about when we experience pain? What about when we see terrible things? Check out this installment of Hope Rises as we unpack this fundamental questionl

The Resurrection of Jesus: The ULTIMATE HOPE! But, what if we want to believe…but…it’s kind of hard to believe? The good news is, you’re not alone. The original disciples had trouble believing, too. Here’s some other good news: Your doubt is not failure, your belief is not naïve, and your hope is not misplaced. Tune in to discover how it all can come together.

There are some moments that seem to matter more than others. Some of these moments are obvious —wedding day, birth of a child, etc. — but other moments you have to be prepared and ready for or you miss them. In Jesus’ story, he wanted his disciples to be ready for a moment that would change everything. So, are you ready for the moments that matter? Tune in to discover how these moments not only impact us but also the people around us.

Loving Where You Live means living Life On Mission! This past Sunday, Pastor Ian laid the groundwork for accomplishing both. Tune in to discover insight on how to find purpose where God has placed you.

Ever think, ‘Someone should do something about that…’? For many of us, we come across something that bothers us or maybe even breaks our hearts and we wish someone would do something about it. But, what if that “thing” is some thing that God is wanting us to notice so we can be ones to do something about it? There’s a story in the scriptures where the disciples faced a similar situation. And, Jesus’ response? It’s something we should all do some thing about…

What’s the one thing you need to Love Where You Live? Good schools? Fun places to eat? A fireplace? While there might be a few different options, the Gospel of Luke tells a story about how Jesus highlighted this one thing we need to not only love where we live but also to make a difference with our lives. As we launch this new series, don’t miss this most needed thing to actually Love Where You Live.

Ever assume if something comes to me, then it must be for me? Why is it that we make this assumption? And, is there something we should be aware of when making this assumption? There’s a story in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus pivots to tell this pointed parable about how many of us are tempted to fall into this familiar trap. But, Jesus also tells us how to overcome it with something better.

Life is full of “must have” things: Coffee in the morning, naps for small children, Chic-Fil-A on a weekly basis, etc. Money is also a “must have” thing in life but the question is, ‘Do we have money?’ or ‘Does money have us?’ In Matthew 6, Jesus gives us some helpful insight into those questions that can help us learn how to be Masters of Money rather than Mastered by Money.

Many of us wrestle with money stuff, especially when it comes to how it relates to our relationship with God and each other. But, in Matthew 25, Jesus makes it clear what he will ask all of us: ‘What did you do with what you had?’ Tune in to discover some fundamental pieces to the conversation and prepare to give God a great answer…

Ever wonder if you have an anger problem (asking for a friend…)? When Jesus showed up and invited people to live a new way of life, the first thing he addresses is…anger. Really? Why? Here’s Jesus’ point? You have an anger problem. We have an anger problem. Our culture has an anger problem. And, the only way to begin to live in God’s Kingdom is to deal with the anger in our hearts. Fortunately for us, Jesus shows us the way…

Many of us pursue things or people with the belief that it we can find the right thing or person then everything will be all right. However, a better approach is to focus on becoming the right person. How do we do that? This week, we unpack one of the most famous passages in the scriptures to discover how this one choice can help us become the kind of person we’ve wanted to be all along.

When it comes to “things I regret in life”, they often include the way we’ve responded, stuff we’ve said and done. But, what if there was a mechanism that could not only help us respond differently, but respond lovingly? And, what if this mechanism could create better marriages, families, workplaces, etc.? It’d be worth exploring, right? Tune in to this week’s podcast….

Success in life often requires you to ignore the immediate reward in favor of the imminent reward. In other words: Find a way to delay gratification. Instant gratification is the biggest challenge to overall success. But, how do you overcome it? In this week’s podcast, King David faced the temptation of instant gratification. And, his story has a lot of helpful stuff for us to overcome this common trap so that we can achieve better results.

Accomplishing big goals begins with automating small actions. This is different than our usual approach of trying to accomplish big goals with big actions. The reality is big actions don’t (always) equal big results. Rather, small routines can lead to accomplishing some Goliath-sized goals. This week, we discover how a shepherd boy defeated a giant warrior with God’s help, but also by deploying small, routine actions.

If you could’ve designed a better 2018, what would you have changed? Ironically, the same recipe is used to to create a great year and a not-so-great year. So, the question is, ‘What is the recipe and how can we change the ingredients to create a better 2019?’ Tune in to discover how King David intentionally architecting his environment to become who God called him to be. And, how you can Architect Your Environment to design a better year, too.

Ever have a From That Day On moment? You know, she said ‘Yes!’ or he broke your heart. You made a wise investment or made a decision to never be broke again! Many of us have experienced a From That Day On moment, but what really changed? Like, if you could package it, what was the main ingredient? This week, we learn how a subtle change could lead to a powerful From That Day on moment.

Ahhhh…the New Year!? The time when we reflect on who we’ve been and dream about who we could be. However, without this one ingredient, we will find ourself with little only a little change. Tune in to discover to what you’re missing and how it could be the difference maker in your 2019.

Why is light so significant at Christmas? God could’ve used a number of images and metaphors to describe the arrival of Jesus but God chose light to be synonymous with Christmas. Tune in to discover why we celebrate The Light of Christmas.

Ever been a part of a gift exchange? Sometimes it’s fun. And, let’s be honest, sometimes it’s awkward. Isn’t this the tension we feel at Christmas with God’s gift of Jesus? Scripture tells us, “God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son…” How do you compete with that!? Well, God doesn’t want us to compete with his gift but there is a way to receive his gift and somewhat reciprocate His gift. Tune in…

What is joy? We see it printed on cups and hear about it on the radio. But, what is it? And, why is it so important? Tune in to discover not only what the scripture teaches us about joy but also why it can be a tremendous source of strength in your life.

What is your place of peace? You know, that perfect place that gives you a sense of peace. It could be grandma’s house or a coffee shop. It’s so great, right?! But, what do you do when you can’t access your place of peace? Is there an alternative? Tune in to discover how your place of peace can be accessible in any location or circumstance.

Christmas is supposed to be the best time of year. We place such enormous expectations on the Holiday season to fill our lives with the hope, peace, joy, and love we’re longing for. But, what if things don’t go according to plan, and you’re not where you want to be, and people don’t do what you want them to do, and you don’t get what you asked for? These are the questions the Christmas story confronts. Jesus’ birth radically reframed for humanity where hope, peace, joy, and love truly come from and how we go about experiencing them. What if Christmas isn’t what you thought it was, what if it’s something so much bigger and better?

Psalm 100 teaches us that our praise and thanksgiving is the passport to getting to a good place, which is what many of us are after. But, if it’s so simple, then why do we miss it or mess it up? Tune in as we discover the power of gratitude and the traps that often keep us from it…

Many of us have experienced a performance review at work but what would a performance review of our faith reveal? Would it say: Outstanding, exceeds requirements, meets requirements, needs improvement, or poor? And, how would we be evaluated? Tune in to discover some biblical insights on the quality of your faith…

Those who give most freely [get to] live most fully (let that sink in for a minute). This is the secret access to The Good Life (that’s not so secret). If this is true, then the Not-So-Good Life principle would be: those who give most stingily get to live most scarcely. So, then, how you give correlates to the life you [get to] live. This week, we investigate where we are giving and ask: Is it building The Good Life as God defines it?

We’re all looking for people and places that are positive, encouraging, life-giving, and accepting of us regardless of where we’ve been and what we’ve done. But where do we find these kinds of places? There never seem to be enough. What if instead of finding a place like that, you wanted to form a place like that? How would you do that? What would it take? And once you found out, would you think it’s worth the effort?

Why is it easier to solve someone else’s relational issues than our own? You know how it goes: You are an expert at what other people need to do but it gets complicated and cloudy when it comes to your own path. And, what is the cost of our unresolved relational issues? Answer: Peace. We were designed to be at peace within our relationships. But, how do we get there? You might be surprised to discover one biblical author’s teaching for the path to peace…

We all want to have happy, healthy, life-giving families. But how do we get there? How can we stop comparing ourselves to the lives we imagine everyone else is living, and instead focus on becoming the best family we can be? What would that look like? How would you even start that conversation? We’re going to tell you. And we believe what you’ll learn in these 4 short weeks just might change the course of your family forever.

It’s amazing how so many of our significant life experiences can be traced back to a simple invitation. A lunch lead to a friendship, which lead to pursuing a career that connected you to the person that is now your spouse…is not an uncommon story. But, it all started with a simple invitation. Interestingly, the way Jesus intersects our lives—and the lives of others—is not much different. The tension? What if the invitation was never extended? Tune in to discover how your invitation is a lot more impactful than maybe even imagined.

Ever struggle to see the purpose in where you feel placed? It could be a job, a relationship, a city, or a season, that has struggling to see its purpose for our life. Here’s the thing, though: If you want to love where you live, we must be able to find purpose in where we’re placed. Fortunately, there’s a great story in the scriptures that can help us find purpose where God has placed us. Tune in…

“Somebody should do something about that…” How many of us have thought or uttered these words? Whether it’s the dishes in the sink, a need at the church, or a humanitarian issue, many of us hope somebody steps up. And, we have our reasons for staying on the side lines. But, what if God is asking us to Think BIG but ACT small in addressing the challenges around us? You might be surprised what God can do with small acts of obedience.

You may have an idea of where you’d love to live, but a lot of us struggle to love where we live. We imagine taking more responsibility if (and when) we find the perfect community. It’s something we think about doing in the future somewhere else, not in the unimpressive here and now. But what if we decided to do things differently? What if we decided to invest the best of who we are into the people, places & problems we’re living in the midst of right now?

If you've ever been to London and rode subway, then you've heard the voice and seen the sign: "Mind The Gap". It's a helpful reminder to watch your step as you move from the platform to the train. It's also helpful in life as many of us want to move from where we are to where God is calling us to be. But, that "Gap" between those two places in our lives is often scary to cross. Tune in this week as we explore what it could look like to "Mind The Gap" and get to where we want to be.

Why is it that we stop short & settle for just good enough? Whether it's an exercise class or something significant, many of us have settled for good enough. But, what's at stake when we settle for less than what's best for our lives? Don't miss this week's episode as we gain a powerful word and vision for our lives collectively and individually.

Nobody likes dealing with identity theft issues. You know the drill; there's a questionable charge, followed by phone calls, and then months later it gets resolved (hopefully). Identity issues are just disorienting and disruptive. But, here's the irony: Jesus want to disrupt and disorient our (perceived) identity because who you are determines who you'll be. Don't worry, you don't have to make any phone calls. Just tune in...