The Pulse Podcast

We conclude The Pulse Podcast with some reflections on the last five years of recording.

We reflect on last night's Ash Wednesday service for Rise Youth, and how we can engage in this season of Lent.

Hear about all of the great opportunities coming up at MVC!

We're back from the ECO National Gathering. Hear some reflections from the trip!

A few thoughts before heading off to the ECO National Gathering.

We all need environments where we can have conversations of faith. What's your context for such conversations?

In 2022 let's grow together in our six areas of discipleship focus. Take a listen to this episode to refresh your memory on what these areas are, and consider what you can do to grow spiritually in 2022.

In our last episode of 2021, we take a look back at some of the wonderful things that have happened at MVC over the last 12 months.

The holidays can be a really challenging time of year for many, but we want to be a church family that provides support and encouragement. Hear about some of the opportunities available to you this season.

Come celebrate Christmas at MVC! We have so many wonderful opportunities to celebrate the birth of Christ that we want to make sure are on your radar.

It is the final countdown to commitment Sunday for the Impact Initiative, and Pastor Pete shares some important thoughts regarding legacy giving and the incredible opportunity for impact in our community.

Considering finding a way to serve at MVC? We have some great opportunities for you!

A lot of great events are taking place at MVC for families. From Trunk or Treat to Gingerbread, get caught up on how we are reaching out to families in Maple Valley.

Our Next Gen Director Sarah Goodale has been fully recommended for ordination. Hear about her ordination retreat experience.

As we get ready to launch our Impact Initiative, we want to give you a little context regarding what has led us to this point.

What is the difference between a capital campaign and MVC's Impact Initiative? Find out in this week's episode.

Hear some of the great insights our Next Gen team picked up at the Orange Conference, that will help you invest in the lives of your children and students.

If you have wondered what NextU is all about, this episode of the podcast will explain it all for you.

An encouragement to talk with your children about being a light to those around them.

Hear about some of the great things taking place at MVC this fall.

Take some time to meditate on God's word through the practice of Lectio Divina.

Sharing a few things we can be praying about in our world today.

Youth Director Joe Phenisee shares some reflections on all the wonderful ministry that has been taking place this summer.

We are halfway through Pastor Pete's sabbatical, but because you might be missing the sound of his voice, this week we take a trip in the way back machine, to a conversation we had with Pastor Pete nearly 100 episodes ago about favorite books on prayer.

Get to know our summer interns and their ministry experience here at MVC.

How would our participation in Communion change if we viewed it as a great feast to which we were invited? 

Meeting in person for worship, preaching, teaching, fellowship, etc. is vital for the Church. However, there are new ways of teaching that allow for ongoing growth and discipleship.

There is a lot of growth taking place in Maple Valley and subsequently, a lot of new opportunities to love and serve our community. 

God is doing a great work in and through MVC. What do you need to do, in order to be prepared for how God wants to use you?

Before Pastor Pete heads off on sabbatical, hear a little bit about the significance of this time away, and how he plans to spend his time.

For our 200th episode of The Pulse Podcast, we have a very special conversation with some of our staff, reflecting on behind the scenes aspects of navigating ministry, family and great loss over the last year. A video version of the podcast is also posted...

It's really easy to only connect with those around us. However, there is great value in connecting with believers in other parts of the country or even world.

What does it mean to view the world with "christian imagination" and how would such a view impact the way we live?

Sometimes opportunities present themselves to plant seeds of faith in the lives of our children. Are we taking advantage of these opportunities or letting them slip by?

Sometimes God gives you the opportunity to share your faith at 30,000 feet. Are you willing take that opportunity?

Get yourself up to speed on some of the great ministry opportunities coming up this spring and summer!

We're not perfect people and as a result we are often in need of grace. Thankfully God extends grace to us even when we fall short.

As a church we care greatly about loving and serving others, and we want you to hear some of the many ways we are doing this both locally and around the world.

Developing healthy spiritual rhythms is so valuable...even if it means getting up really early!

Part of our 20/20 vision is creating more onsite ministry space to love and serve our community. Hear, where we are at in this process.

What has God called you to do, that you need to faithfully "keep working on in the 'corner?'" This is the question we explore in this week's episode.

This week we share a powerful prayer for uncertain times, and encourage you to do the same.

Things are happening with our Foster and Adoption Ministry (FAM) and we want you to hear about them!

Lent is an important time during the year, and a great opportunity for reflection, evaluation and repentance. Here are five concepts to reflect on during this season of Lent.

Sunday School, Ash Wednesday and NextU... learn about some of the great opportunities coming up!

As we head into 2021, we take a look at some of the exciting things planned for this year.

Get to know two of our newest Elders, Barbara Gilbert and Dan Benjamin

As we continue our Knowing God sermon series, here are four great resources to help you know God more deeply.

Take time to consider how 2021 can be a year of observing God's gratuitous beauty.

It's a new year but many challenges still remain. As Christians now is a time to show an abundance of peace, love and charity.

Just a few updates on Advent happenings around the church!