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More of my interview with singer, sitcom star and stage queen Vanessa Williams. Vanessa tells me her memories of working with the late great Cicely Tyson in the 2013 revival of The Trip to Bountiful, what it's like performing for British audiences, and her royal encounters. This episode was recorded at Flute at the Broadwick Soho in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's teaching from Exodus 24, we look at the beauty of Jesus, who fulfilled the old covenant and is the Mediator of the new covenant! Israel enters into a covenant with a Holy God, a covenant they could never perfectly keep. And neither can we. We cannot achieve our way into the presence of God or prove ourselves worthy of His love. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus has already done it. He fulfilled the law on our behalf, paid the debt we could never pay, and through His blood has reconciled us to God. Praise the Lord we don't have to achieve what Jesus has already accomplished. The invitation is to surrender–to trust Him, receive what He has done, and walk with Him. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit

Flexing fortunes across a thousand years. If you've got it, flaunt it. Or, maybe keep it to yourself. In this episode, we continue our Dog Days of Podcasting shows by pairing up two stories that shine a light on wealth and vanity over the last millennium. Why "Bountiful Bye-Bye" Is Pure Gold One of today's Odd News stories took place this year. The other one might have happened a thousand years ago. But both tales touch on the idea of material objects and how they are perceived. It's a witty breakdown of ancient tombs, modern fails, and the eternal desire to show off. Claim Your Treasure Listen to "Bountiful Bye-Bye" and discover why this one is an Odd News gem! >> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.

Pastor Randy Bradley

This week we concluded our series on the Foundations of the Church as Pastor Alex delivered a sermon centered on the crucial responsibility that we as Christians hold in proclaiming the gospel. Faithful evangelism by Christ's church is paramount in advancing God's Kingdom here on earth.

This week on Bountifull, I'm doing something a little different. My guest is Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.After more than 80 conversations exploring what it means to live a Bountifull life, I wanted to ask AI the same central question. Not because AI has lived experience, but because it has been trained on an enormous body of human knowledge, ideas, philosophy and conversation. What would it say makes a life feel rich, meaningful and full?We start there, with Claude's own answer, before moving into some of the bigger questions that have come up through the podcast. What does “enough” really mean? Why do so many of us know what matters but still struggle to live accordingly? Can someone living in poverty experience a Bountifull life? We also explore ideas from Eastern and Western philosophy, the role of community and belonging, self-worth, money, hustle culture, constant self-improvement, and why we are so drawn to productivity and external markers of success.Perhaps most importantly, we ask whether a good life needs to look extraordinary at all. The conversation takes us through relationships, curiosity, rest, nature, slowness, generosity, small rituals and defining what enough means for yourself.A slightly unusual conversation this week, but one that ultimately asks the same question Bountifull always does: what really makes a life feel full?Key highlights from this episodeWhat Claude thinks it means to live a Bountifull lifeWhy defining “enough” for yourself mattersThe gap between knowing what matters and actually living that wayWhether someone living in poverty can still experience a Bountifull lifeWhat different philosophical traditions can teach us about living wellThe role of community, belonging and meaningful relationshipsWhat Claude says about self-worth and why achievement may not be the answerWhether more money really does mean more happinessThe difference between meaningful hard work and hustle cultureWhy constant optimisation and self-improvement can become a trapSome of the most underrated ingredients of a good life, including slowness, rest, nature, boredom and small ritualsWhy a Bountifull life does not need to be extraordinaryAbout ClaudeClaude is an AI assistant created by Anthropic, an AI safety and research company. Anthropic describes Claude as a next-generation AI assistant designed to be helpful, honest and thoughtful.Claude can work across a wide range of conversational and analytical tasks, including writing, reasoning, research, analysis, coding and answering questions. Anthropic's research and training approach is focused on developing AI systems that are useful while behaving safely, ethically and transparently.About Bountifull PodcastBountifull is a podcast about what it means to live a full and meaningful life.Hosted by Sian Simpson, each episode explores the ideas, experiences and small choices that shape how we live, from wellbeing, relationships and community to work, creativity, resilience, curiosity and joy.Through conversations with fascinating people from all kinds of backgrounds, Bountifull asks a simple but expansive question: what does it mean to live a bountiful life?⁠bountifullworld.com/⁠

In this week's teaching from Exodus 19, we look at how God didn't simply to rescue Israel out of Egypt, He rescued them to bring them to Himself. At the Mt. Sinai we stand at the bottom of a mountain climb on our own. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus is the greater Mediator. In Exodus 19 Moses went up and down, and up and down, and up and down the mountain on Israel's behalf, Jesus goes to the cross, opening the way for us to draw near to a holy God. We don't come by proving ourselves worthy, we come because Christ has made a way. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit

In this week's teaching from Exodus 20, guest speaker Josh Gardner walks us through the Ten Commandments not as a list of rules, but as an invitation into the flourishing life God created us for. Before God tells Israel what to do, He reminds them of what He has already done. He rescued them from slavery. He brought them to Himself. The relationship comes before the rules. The Ten Commandments aren't a way to prove ourselves worthy of God's presence. They show us who God is, what we were created for, and ultimately how much we need Jesus. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus has done what we could never do. He fulfilled the law, made a way for us to draw near, and gives us His Spirit to form in us the kind of life we could never manufacture on our own. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visitwww.flourishinggrace.org.

In his sermon, “The Language of a Dependent Church” centered on Colossians 4:2-6, Pastor Josiah shared how a healthy church does not only pray whenever there is a crisis, rather a healthy church continues steadfastly in prayer because she knows that her faithfulness, and her perseverance depends on God. As Christ's church, we must be devoted to prayer, spiritually alert, and thankful for all that God has done. A church that is truly dependent on God, is a church that is fully committed to prayer!

Jeff Williams is the former mayor of Arlington, Texas, a civil engineer, business leader and author of The Unity Blueprint. After leading one of the most diverse cities in America, he believes a richer life begins not with what we accumulate, but with what we contribute.In this episode, Jeff shares why generosity, service and helping others are central to a flourishing life. We explore how friendships are built by reaching out first, why kindness requires intention and what can happen when we become curious about people instead of relying on our assumptions.Jeff also offers a powerful reminder that unity does not mean agreeing on everything. It means creating enough trust and respect to remain connected through disagreement. That requires us to listen to understand, make room for people to be imperfect and resist writing someone off because they disappoint us once. Drawing on his time as mayor, Jeff explains how ordinary people can shape the places they live. A community becomes stronger when people feel valued, see where they can contribute and take pride in building something together. But that kind of belonging does not happen automatically. Someone has to extend the invitation, begin the conversation or offer the first act of kindness.We also talk about humility, character, celebrating our wins and the importance of having people in our lives who keep our egos in check. For Jeff, that person is often his wife, Karen, who reminds him that no matter how important his work becomes, he still needs to take out the rubbish.This is a conversation about choosing to participate in life: reaching out, helping others and contributing to the people and places around us. Because a bountiful life is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we help create.In this episode, we exploreWhy generosity and helping others are central to a bountiful lifeWhat being mayor taught Jeff about peopleWhy kindness requires intentionHow assumptions prevent us from connectingWhy unity does not require agreementListening to understand rather than respondMaking room for people to be imperfectWhy forgiveness matters when people fall shortHow to disagree without becoming hostileWhat makes a place worth belonging toHow ordinary people can strengthen their communitiesWhy trust requires action, not simply wordsThe importance of celebrating our winsHow character and humility keep leaders groundedWhy a bountiful life is something we help create through contributionGuest Bio W. Jeff Williams is a civil engineer, business leader, author and former three-term mayor of Arlington, Texas, serving from 2015 to 2021. He is President and CEO of Graham Associates, where his work spans infrastructure, transportation engineering, urban planning, public engagement and economic development.During his time as mayor, Jeff helped secure a new ballpark for the Texas Rangers, supported the development of the Texas Live! entertainment complex and led Arlington's successful bid for the National Medal of Honor Museum. He also launched a citywide kindness campaign and helped introduce an innovative rideshare-based public transport model.About BountifullBountifull is a podcast hosted by Sian Simpson exploring the stories, ideas and experiences that shape a rich, meaningful and interesting life.

This week, as part of our sermon series on the Foundations of the Church, Pastor Alex preached a message centered on Acts 6:1-7, in which he explained the important role that Deacons play both in supporting the Elders and in helping to serve the local church.

The current chapter heading for Moroni chapter 2 says these events happened around AD 401–421. We think that's incorrect.In this episode, we make the case that Moroni chapter 2 is not Moroni speaking in the 5th century. Instead, it is a direct record of Jesus Christ speaking to His twelve Nephite disciples during His post-resurrection ministry at Bountiful (around 33–34 AD).We explore:Why the chapter heading date is likely wrongHow this passage matches the style of early Christian texts about the risen Lord's ministryWhy the sacrament prayers we use today come directly from the resurrected JesusWhat this means for how we understand Moroni's additions at the end of the Book of MormonWhen you bless the sacrament on Sunday, you're repeating words first spoken by the risen Savior to His disciples in the Americas.What do you think — should the chapter heading be updated?#BookOfMormon #Moroni2 #Sacrament #LDSChapter Markers / Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Another Chapter Heading Might Be Wrong02:01 - Previous Chapter Heading Corrections (Abraham 3 & Moses)03:03 - How Early Christian Texts Introduce the Risen Christ's Words05:48 - Moroni Chapter 2 in the Original Manuscript07:34 - The Current Chapter Heading Says ~AD 40108:34 - Why This Should Be Dated to ~33–34 AD09:30 - This Is Jesus Speaking, Not Moroni11:03 - The Sacrament Prayers Come From the Risen Lord13:50 - Moroni Inserted This Because It Was Too Important to Leave Out15:53 - Should We Also Quote This When Ordaining Priests?18:18 - Final Thoughts on Updating the Chapter HeadingJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah's Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 2020, Cheryl's Bagels brings authentic East Coast bagels to Utah through its brick-and-mortar storefront in Bountiful. Every day, the team serves handcrafted bagels made fresh using traditional methods and time-honored recipes. Founder, Cheryl Mignone, joins us with more. Cheryl Mignone: I started making bagels because I couldn't find the East Coast-style bagels I grew up with. What began as a personal mission turned into a business built on tradition, quality and connection. At Cheryl's every bagel is rolled, kettle-boiled and baked fresh each morning — never day-old. We make our sandwiches fresh to order, serve house-made cream cheeses, cater special events and focus on delivering a great experience with every visit. Our purpose goes beyond the food. We strive to be a neighborhood gathering place where customers feel welcomed, recognized and appreciated. Whether it's a busy commuter grabbing breakfast, a family enjoying a weekend tradition or friends meeting over coffee, we believe small businesses help create stronger communities. Our goal is simple: share authentic East Coast bagels and create places where people connect, one bagel at a time. To learn more visit CherylsBagels.com. Derek Miller: Small businesses help make Utah's communities stronger by creating local jobs, supporting families and bringing people together. Through a focus on quality, service and community, Cheryl's Bagels continues to build meaningful connections and contribute to the places its customers call home. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 7/23/26

In today's teaching text Pastor Benjer walks us through Exodus 16, where beneath Israel's complaint about bread was a deeper longing for safety, predictability, and control. Yet instead of simply satisfying their hunger, God gives His people daily manna—revealing that beneath every need is an even deeper need. The manna in Exodus points us to Jesus, the true Bread of Life, who meets the need beneath the need: Himself. The invitation of the gospel isn't to place our trust in predictable circumstances, but in the God who faithfully provides exactly what we need, one day at a time. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit

The best part of church happens when we gather together! The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Through Christ's death and resurrection, he has brought us near to God, and now as he gathers us together, we must help encourage one another to endure as the day of his glorious return approaches!

In today's teaching from Exodus 15, we walk through the first song recorded in Scripture. Before God gave Israel the 10 commandments or led them into the Promised Land, He gave them a new refrain: "The Lord is my strength, my song, and has become my salvation." The song of Moses reminds us that worship isn't just expressing what we feel it's rehearsing what is true. God replaces the songs that our past, our culture, and the enemy sings over us, by becoming our strength, our song, and salvation. Like every story in Exodus it points us to Jesus, the greater Deliverer who leads us into His healing. Come and Seek the Lord With Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit

A church cannot be healthy without sound doctrine! Church unity and Christ-like love are dependent on it, and the church is protected by the dangers of false teachers by holding fast to the truth of scripture. We must never separate what God has joined together – biblical love flows from biblical truth. There is joy to be had by those who have built the foundation of their faith on the sound doctrine of God's word.

In today's teaching from Exodus 12, guest speaker Josh Gardner walks us through how Passover is not only about Israel's rescue from Egypt, but points us to Jesus and the greater Passover.. In Exodus the blood of the spotless lamb was the sign of God's mercy, foreshadowing Jesus, the true Lamb of God, whose sacrifice delivers us from sin and death. The invitation of the gospel isn't to trust in our own strength, but to trust in sufficiency of Christ. Josh closed the sermon by invited us to examine in our hearts if our lives are marked it's marked by gratitude and worship. One of the ways we can practice cultivating this is by being a community of believers who encourage one another to practice daily gospel rhythms that keep our hearts anchored in Christ, who has rescued us. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit

The Lord's Table is a vital part of the life and worship of a healthy church. It is at the Lord's Table, that Christ's church gathers to remember Christ's sacrifice, proclaim his saving death, and anticipate his coming kingdom. Therefore, we should receive the bread and cup with sincere hearts and deep gratitude for all that Christ has done! The Lord's Supper is not a funeral for a defeated Savior. It is a covenant meal prepared for us by our Risen King!

In today's teaching text from Exodus 7:1-7, Pastor Benjer walks us through the first nine plagues and reminds us that beneath every act of judgment is the heart of a God who is pursuing His people. The Lord reveals Himself as the One who cannot be ignored, the One who draws near and calls a people His own, and reveals there is none like Him. Every false king, every competing allegiance, and every idol eventually will fail to deliver, but the Lord invites us to lay down our own rule and surrender to His. Often in our lives, what feels like disruption is, in reality, God's mercy awakening us to the freedom, life, and rest that can only be found under the loving reign of Christ. www.flourishinggrace.org.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Bountiful Summer: Laia's Unforgettable Family Feast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu brillava a través de les finestres amples de la gran casa de la família de Laia.En: The summer sun shone through the wide windows of Laia's family's large house.Ca: Al pati, l'herba es movia amb la brisa suau, perfecta per al gran dinar que s'acostava.En: In the yard, the grass swayed with the gentle breeze, perfect for the big meal that was approaching.Ca: Laia, Pau i Martí estaven envoltats del bullici de la cuina, mentre Laia revisava la seva llarga llista de compres.En: Laia, Pau, and Martí were surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the kitchen as Laia checked her long shopping list.Ca: Ella volia que tothom gaudís d'una barbacoa perfecta.En: She wanted everyone to enjoy a perfect barbecue.Ca: Per a Laia, era important impressionar els seus sogres.En: For Laia, it was important to impress her in-laws.Ca: No obstant això, el pes de les expectatives li pesava fortament a les espatlles.En: However, the weight of expectations weighed heavily on her shoulders.Ca: Després d'un fort sospir, va decidir portar Pau i Martí al supermercat.En: After a deep sigh, she decided to take Pau and Martí to the supermarket.Ca: Mentre recorrien els passadissos, Laia va començar a notar que faltaven algunes coses clau: no quedaven botifarres ni pebrot escalivat, ingredients essencials per als plats tradicionals.En: As they moved through the aisles, Laia began to notice that some key items were missing: there were no botifarres or pebrot escalivat, essential ingredients for traditional dishes.Ca: La seva preocupació creixia, però va respirar profundament i va pensar amb rapidesa.En: Her concern grew, but she took a deep breath and thought quickly.Ca: Comprarien altres ingredients i crearien plats diferents.En: They would buy other ingredients and create different dishes.Ca: "Confieu en mi", va dir amb un somriure forçat als seus germans.En: "Trust me," she said with a forced smile to her brothers.Ca: Van omplir el carret amb verdures fresques, pollastre, i a més, unes quantes botelles de vi català.En: They filled the cart with fresh vegetables, chicken, and a few bottles of Catalan wine.Ca: En tornar a casa, van col·locar tot sobre el taulell i van començar a tallar, marinar i preparar amb energia.En: Returning home, they placed everything on the counter and began chopping, marinating, and preparing energetically.Ca: Laia va decidir implicar Pau i Martí en la cuina.En: Laia decided to involve Pau and Martí in the kitchen.Ca: La música sonava de fons mentre tots treballaven junts.En: Music played in the background as they all worked together.Ca: Tot semblava anar bé, fins que Laia es va adonar que havia oblidat comprar el pa de pagès per a la pa amb tomàquet, un element bàsic que sempre agrada a tothom.En: Everything seemed to be going well until Laia realized she had forgotten to buy the pa de pagès for the pa amb tomàquet, a staple that everyone loves.Ca: Va sentir un pànic passar per ella, però no volia que la seva inseguretat la dominés davant la seva família.En: She felt a wave of panic, but she didn't want her insecurity to take over in front of her family.Ca: Amb decisió, va agafar alvocats i va improvisar amb unes torrades que havien trobat a l'armari.En: With determination, she grabbed avocados and improvised with some toast they had found in the pantry.Ca: Els va untar amb all, oli i alvocat, creant un nou plat inesperadament sabrós.En: She spread them with garlic, oil, and avocado, creating a surprisingly tasty new dish.Ca: Poc després, la família va començar a arribar.En: Shortly after, the family began to arrive.Ca: L'olor del menjar omplia l'aire, i Laia va sentir que tot aniria bé.En: The smell of the food filled the air, and Laia felt that everything would be fine.Ca: El moment culminant va arribar quan els sogres de Laia van provar les seves creacions.En: The climax came when Laia's in-laws tasted her creations.Ca: Van aplaudir la seva creativitat i van admirar l'esforç posar en el dinar.En: They applauded her creativity and admired the effort put into the meal.Ca: A mesura que la tarda avançava, els riures i les converses alegres van omplir el pati.En: As the afternoon progressed, laughter and cheerful conversations filled the yard.Ca: Laia es va adonar que, sense importar els errors, el que comptava era l'estima i l'esforç posat en el dia.En: Laia realized that, no matter the mistakes, what mattered was the love and effort put into the day.Ca: Al final, va comprendre que no necessitava ser perfecta per ser acceptada.En: In the end, she understood that she didn't need to be perfect to be accepted.Ca: La família valorava més l'amor i el treball compartit.En: The family valued love and shared work more.Ca: Amb un somriure alliberador, va gaudir d'aquell moment màgic amb la seva família, sabent que ja ho tenia tot.En: With a liberating smile, she enjoyed that magical moment with her family, knowing she already had everything. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisathe hustle: el bullicithe expectations: les expectativesto weigh: pesarthe shoulders: les espatllesthe supermarket: el supermercatthe aisle: el passadísthe cart: el carretto chop: tallarto marinate: marinarthe mistake: l'errorthe creativity: la creativitatthe climax: el moment culminantthe smile: el somriureto sigh: sospirarthe yard: el patithe bottle: la botellathe pantry: l'armarithe garlic: l'allthe toast: la torradato spread: untarthe effort: l'esforçto admire: admirarthe laughter: els riuresto improvise: improvisarsurprisingly: inesperadamentto realize: adonar-seto accept: acceptarthe love: l'amorthe air: l'aire

What does it look like to be a member of Christ's church? What are the benefits of church membership? How does church membership relate to faithful discipleship? In his message, “The Keys & The Kingdom” centered on Matthew 16:13-19, Pastor Alex answers these questions and more as he shares how Christ has given the Keys of the Kingdom to His church.

What does God do with a broken spirit? As we make our way through the book of Exodus this summer, Pastor Benjer walks us through chapters 5 and 6. Moses and the Israelites discover that the road to freedom and God doing what He's promised often go through a deeper disappointment. Yet it's in the middle of their grief, and Moses complaints to the Lord that God reminds them who He is, what He has done, and what He has promised. Ultimately this story points to Jesus, who invites every weary and burdened soul to come to Him and find the rest our hearts have been searching for.

It has been another scintillating week of action at the 2026 World Cup, where the final round of group games is about to get under way.Algeria are preparing to exact revenge against Austria for the ‘Disgrace of Gijón' 44 years ago, in what may be the biggest grudge match of the tournament, while the Dutch royal family has been groundhopping to watch the Netherlands and Curaçao on the same day.Elsewhere, Hervé Renard and his crisp white shirts have failed to salvage Tunisia's campaign, a marriage proposal went wrong at the Uruguay-Cape Verde match and Senegal have resorted to ordering takeaways to their team hotel in the absence of a proper chef.Plus: Borja Iglesias struggles to get into the Spain training base, an Iranian player has his celebrity aunt to thank for his call-up, German fan Freddy sparks a bidding war from North American airlines and Montevideo tops the all-time World Cup birthplace table.Chapters00:00 – Intro01:10 – Shocking scandals11:18 – Famous fans16:58 – Crazy call-ups21:55 – Miscellaneous mayhem26:09 – Bountiful birthplaces

What role does baptism play in the life of a new believer and what does it signify? How many times does someone have to be baptized? Are we required to be baptized before we can partake in the Lord's Supper? In his sermon, “United In Death, United In Life: Baptism As the Sign of Union With Christ” centered on Romans 6:1-5, Pastor Alex Trotter answers these questions and more as he shows how baptism is one of the two ordinances of the church, and he explains how believer's baptism is one of the first commandments required of every new follower of Christ.

Pastor Geoff Alfassa preaches on Psalm 112.

Worship with us at 9am + 11am 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010 https://flourishinggrace.org/plan-you... In this Sunday message, guest speaker Dave Nelson opens Exodus 3:1-12 to explore one of the most significant questions a person can face: what does it mean when God calls you? Drawing from the account of Moses and the burning bush, Dave traces the nature of God's calling with biblical depth and personal honesty, sharing stories from his own journey of faith that span nearly four decades of pastoral ministry. Dave begins with his own conversion at eleven years old, sitting in a Methodist church in a small Michigan town. He had not come expecting anything unusual, but God showed up. Something pulled at his heart with a force he could not explain, and despite his embarrassment, he made his way to the altar and gave his life to Christ. That moment anchors the entire sermon: you did not choose God. He chose you. The calling is never something we manufacture or manipulate. It comes from Him, in His timing, often when we least expect it. The first truth Dave draws from Moses' story is that God's call comes out of the blue. Moses was not on a spiritual retreat or seeking a divine encounter. He was tending flocks in the wilderness on an ordinary day. The disciples were fishing. Matthew was sitting at his tax booth. Paul was walking to Damascus to persecute Christians. God interrupted every one of them in the middle of the routine. Dave adds his own story of being called a second time at nineteen, sitting on a city lawnmower, when God's voice redirected a life heading in the wrong direction. God will meet you wherever you are. The second truth is that God's call is personal. From the burning bush, God did not issue a general announcement. He said, "Moses, Moses." He called him by name because He knew him. Scripture teaches that God knit each of us together in the womb, ordained our days, and designed us with specific gifts, personalities, and purposes. From Abraham to Paul to Peter, the pattern repeats throughout scripture. God meets individuals where they are, calls them by name, and reveals the life they were created to live. That same personal call belongs to every person alive today. Third, Dave draws a distinction that cuts to the heart of Christian living: God's call is an invitation to join Him in what He is already doing, not a commission to do things for Him. God told Moses He had come down to rescue the Israelites, and then He sent Moses to go. Both are true. God is always working, and He invites us to participate. When we stop striving in our own strength and start following Him into what He is doing, the pressure lifts and the burden becomes light. Jesus modeled this perfectly: "I do nothing on my own, but whatever the Father shows me, I do." Fourth, God's call is gracious. Moses was a murderer in exile. Gideon was the least member of the weakest clan in Israel. Paul called himself the worst of sinners. And yet God called every one of them with confidence and purpose. If you have ever believed that your past or your inadequacies disqualify you from God's purposes, this message speaks directly to that lie. God consistently calls the broken and the weak because His strength is made perfect in human weakness. Nothing you have done places you beyond the reach of His redemption. Finally, God's call is always a call to Himself. When Moses asked who he was to stand before Pharaoh, God did not answer the question. He said simply, "I will be with you." That is the only answer that matters. Jesus defined eternal life as knowing the one true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. He calls us not merely to a task but to a relationship, to the intimate, daily experience of walking with Him. There is nothing like knowing Jesus this way, and it is available to every person in every circumstance.

As we continue in our new series on the Foundations of the Church, Pastor Josiah built on what we looked at last week, as he examined the supernatural change that comes from the proclamation of God's word. No matter who you are or where you've come from, we all must be born again in order to be part of God's family and gain access into his Kingdom. In his exposition of John 3:1-21, Pastor Josiah showed us how Christ's church is made up of sinful people who have been born from above and are being made new by the power of the Holy Spirit!

Worship with us 9 + 11 AM 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010. For more information or to get connected, please visit: www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit. What is the story of Exodus really about? Is it simply a story about Moses, the plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea, or is there something much deeper taking place? In this opening message of our Exodus series, we discover that the book of Exodus is ultimately not a story about human heroes. It is the story of a faithful God who draws near to rescue His people and claim them as His own. Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals Himself as a God who takes the initiative. He is the one who pursues, rescues, and restores. The story of Exodus begins by introducing us to this central truth. God draws near to Israel to rescue them and claim them as His own. This theme not only shapes the entire book of Exodus but also reveals the heart of the gospel and the story of the entire Bible. In this sermon, we trace the origins of God's covenant people through the promises made to Abraham. God called Abraham out of his homeland and promised to make him into a great nation through whom all the families of the earth would be blessed. Despite impossible circumstances, waiting, uncertainty, and generations of challenges, God remained faithful to His promises. Even when His people could not see what He was doing, God was working behind the scenes to accomplish His purposes. The message then takes us into the opening chapters of Exodus where we encounter a heartbreaking reality. The descendants of Abraham have multiplied just as God promised, but they are now living under oppression and slavery in Egypt. A new Pharaoh rises to power and begins to fear the growing population of Israel. What follows is one of the darkest moments in Israel's history as God's people suffer under brutal oppression and experience unimaginable loss and suffering. As we examine these difficult chapters, we are confronted with an important question. What happens when God's promises seem impossible to reconcile with our circumstances? Many believers have experienced seasons where they know God is faithful, yet life feels overwhelming, painful, or confusing. Exodus reminds us that God is still working even when we cannot yet see the rescue He is preparing. This message also introduces us to Moses, one of the most significant figures in Scripture. Born into impossible circumstances and rescued from death as an infant, Moses grows up with a complicated identity. He is born Hebrew but raised in the household of Pharaoh. He belongs to both worlds and yet feels at home in neither. His struggle with identity becomes a powerful reminder that lasting identity can never be found in status, success, background, accomplishments, or earthly labels. As Moses attempts to take matters into his own hands, he discovers the limits of human strength and self reliance. His efforts to bring justice through his own power lead to failure, isolation, and exile. Yet even in Moses' mistakes, God is preparing him for a greater purpose. The story reminds us that God's plans are not dependent upon our perfection. God often works through flawed, broken, and unlikely people to accomplish His purposes. One of the most encouraging moments in this message comes as we see Moses wrestling with God's calling. When God invites Moses into His rescue plan, Moses immediately focuses on his weaknesses, failures, and limitations. His response is one many of us can relate to. “Who am I?” Yet the story of Exodus continually points away from human ability and back toward God's faithfulness. The focus is never on what Moses can accomplish. The focus is on what God will do.

A longtime soccer correspondent tells us he's ready to cover this year's big tournament — but worrying that a never-ending list of FIFA controversies might just drain the World Cup of its magic.The organization that represents Inuit in Canada launches a new poverty-reduction strategy — and calls on Ottawa to scrap a federal food-subsidy program our guest says simply isn't working. The long delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan may finally be set to open — even as the U-S President keeps throwing up road blocks.Elections Alberta says finding enough staff to work this fall's referendum is a huge undertaking. We'll talk to the woman in charge of organizing the manual counting of up to 45 million ballots. At an exhibition of terrible album art in England, you can see aesthetic disasters that might change your feelings about particular musicians — and perhaps even all human life. Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan is not pleased to be facing a challenge from a new rival whose name is Dan Sullivan — and wants to boot his namesake for his name's sake.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that wonders if we're seeing the Dan of a new era.

This week, Pastor Josiah kicked off our new series “Foundations of the Church” with a sermon entitled, “A Firm Foundation,” centered on 2 Timothy 4:1-8. In his message, Pastor Josiah shares how a faithful church is built on the Word of God, guarded by his Word, and sent out with his Word to reach the nations with the hope of the Gospel. The only way for a church to persevere until Christ's return is to be built on the firm foundation of God's word.

What if the strength you are looking for is found in surrender rather than self reliance? In this powerful message from Romans 8, we conclude our Ordinary Time series by exploring one of the most challenging truths of the Christian life. God calls His people to dependence, not independence. While our culture celebrates self sufficiency, achievement, and personal strength, Scripture points us toward a different path. The Holy Spirit grows our dependence on God and reveals His power in our weakness. Drawing from Romans 8:26–27, this sermon examines how the Holy Spirit helps believers in seasons when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, and beyond their control. Paul acknowledges a reality that every follower of Jesus experiences. We are weak. We do not always know what to pray. We do not always know what to do next. Yet in those moments, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God, reminding us that we are never alone in our struggles. This message continues the theme of Ordinary Time by addressing the everyday realities of following Jesus. While many people remember major milestones, spiritual breakthroughs, and defining moments of faith, most of life is lived in ordinary days. Monday follows Sunday. Responsibilities remain. Challenges persist. Questions linger. The Christian life is not primarily built on extraordinary moments but on daily dependence upon God through the Holy Spirit. One of the central themes of this sermon is the tension between independence and dependence. From an early age, many of us are taught to value independence. We want financial independence, personal success, and the ability to solve our own problems. Yet when that mindset shapes our relationship with God, it can create distance between us and the One who is our true source of life. Scripture reminds us that we were created to live in dependence upon God, not apart from Him. This teaching also explores Jesus' invitation to abide in Him. In John 15, Jesus describes Himself as the vine and His followers as the branches. Apart from Him, we can do nothing. Abiding is not merely a spiritual discipline. It is a posture of dependence. It is learning to remain connected to Christ as the source of our strength, wisdom, peace, and purpose. Through simple acts of prayer, Scripture reading, surrender, and trust, believers learn what it means to live daily in the presence of God. Another powerful section of this sermon focuses on weakness. In a culture that rewards strength and celebrates achievement, weakness often feels like something to hide. Yet the Apostle Paul teaches that God's power is made perfect in weakness. Through personal limitations, suffering, unanswered prayers, anxiety, grief, physical struggles, and difficult circumstances, God often reveals His strength most clearly. Rather than being obstacles to faith, our weaknesses become opportunities for the power of Christ to rest upon us. The message also highlights the importance of surrender. Using Jesus' teaching about a seed falling into the ground and dying, we are reminded that spiritual fruitfulness often comes through letting go. Following Jesus means entrusting our lives, dreams, careers, relationships, resources, and futures to God. It means choosing His purposes over our own and believing that His plans are greater than anything we could accomplish on our own. Throughout this sermon, listeners are encouraged to examine what they may be holding onto too tightly. What areas of life are being controlled by fear, self reliance, or the pursuit of independence? What would it look like to surrender those things to God and trust Him completely? These questions challenge believers to move beyond simply believing in God and into a deeper dependence upon Him.

James tells us that “Faith without works is dead,” and in the conclusion of Paul's letter to Titus we see that God's people must devote themselves to fruitful good works that meet real needs and serve the gospel mission. In his sermon, “Grace In Action” Pastor Josiah shows us how the church is not simply an organization of useful workers, but a family of grace. Christian good works flow from the grace that we've received from Christ and move us toward his love. It is the grace and love that we have for Christ first and foremost and then for each other that binds us together and builds us up for the work that God has prepared for us to while we await his glorious return.

This episode is part 36 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.This episode covers chapters 11 of the book of 3 Nephi. The surviving righteous people gather outside a temple in the land Bountiful and recollect their recent experiences. Suddenly, a voice from heaven says something twice but they don't understand it. The third time a voice says something that sounds like God the Father at Jesus' baptism. Then, Jesus in a white garment descends from the sky and lands among the people.Jesus tells the people who he is and invites them to feel the wounds in his resurrected body. Then, he teaches them the correct form of baptism so that there would be no disputations among his followers. Let's see what the Jesus of the Book of Mormon says that sounds similar to verses in the New Testament and what sounds like intentional edits.Sources cited:"Appendix 3: 'Articles of the Church of Christ,' June 1829," The Joseph Smith Papers.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: 3 Nephi [chapter 11]Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

Worship with us 9 + 11 AM 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010. For more information or to get connected, please visit: www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit. What does it actually look like to follow Jesus in everyday life? Not just during the big spiritual moments, but in the ordinary rhythms of work, family, uncertainty, relationships, and daily routines. In this powerful message from John 14 and Romans 8, we begin the Ordinary Time series by exploring one of the most important and often misunderstood realities of the Christian life. The Holy Spirit grows our intimacy with God. As Jesus prepares His disciples for His death, resurrection, and ascension, He tells them something shocking. It is actually better for them that He goes away because the Holy Spirit will come. For the disciples, this would have been difficult to understand. They had walked with Jesus face to face. They had watched Him teach, heal, perform miracles, and transform lives. Yet Jesus promises that the Helper, the Holy Spirit, will now dwell within His followers and continue His work in them. This sermon unpacks what it means to live with the Holy Spirit in the ordinary seasons of life. From graduations to career changes to moments of uncertainty, life often moves from anticipation into reality very quickly. We all experience moments where we realize, “This is my life now.” The question becomes, how do we continue following Jesus faithfully in those ordinary moments? One of the central themes of this message is intimacy with God. Many believers are comfortable seeing God as authority, leader, or boss, but struggle to experience Him as Father. Through the work of Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit, believers are adopted into the family of God as sons and daughters. Romans 8 reminds us that we have not received a spirit of fear or slavery, but the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.” This sermon also addresses several common misunderstandings about the Holy Spirit. Following the Holy Spirit is not reserved for elite Christians or spiritual experts. There is no secret formula, advanced level, or hidden knowledge required. Every believer receives the Holy Spirit at salvation, and the Holy Spirit works in every follower of Jesus to increase intimacy with God, illuminate Scripture, and shape us into the image of Christ. Throughout this teaching, we are reminded that the Christian life is not sustained through human effort alone. The fruit of the Spirit is not the result of self improvement, achievement, or performance. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control are produced through the Holy Spirit working within us. God has a vision for our lives, and through the Spirit He lovingly shapes us as His children. This message also offers hope for those carrying wounds, especially wounds connected to fathers, authority, shame, or fear. Many people struggle to trust God because of painful experiences in earthly relationships. Yet through the Holy Spirit, God patiently teaches His people what it means to truly know Him as a loving Father whose acceptance and love are secure through Jesus Christ. If you have ever felt distant from God, unsure how to grow spiritually, confused about the Holy Spirit, or exhausted from trying to earn God's approval, this sermon will encourage you. It points back to the truth that intimacy with God is not something we achieve. It is something God grows in us through His Spirit. Join us as we begin the Ordinary Time series and discover how the Holy Spirit helps us follow Jesus faithfully in the everyday moments of life.

How should we handle disputes in the church? How do we properly respond to people in the church who are arguing with one another over secondary issues? In his sermon, “Divide to Unify” centered on Titus 3:9-11, Pastor Alex shares how sometimes the church needs to divide over certain areas in order to unify around the gospel. Listen to this week's message to see why Biblical unity is not the absence of conflict, but shared submission to Christ.

Worship with us 9 + 11 AM 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010. For more information or to get connected, please visit: www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit What is your life proclaiming? Whether we realize it or not, every life points to something. Our priorities, passions, decisions, and responses all communicate what we believe is most important. In this final message of the Why Church series, we explore 1 Peter 2:9–10 and discover one of God's greatest purposes for His church. We are called to proclaim the excellencies of Jesus Christ, the One who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. This powerful sermon walks through the identity of God's people and reminds believers who they truly are in Christ. Peter writes to Christians facing suffering, persecution, uncertainty, and displacement. Many had lost homes, relationships, careers, and security because of their faith in Jesus. Into that pain and instability, Peter speaks truth about their identity. They are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people belonging to God. This message reminds us that our identity is not rooted in our performance, success, background, or achievements. Followers of Jesus are chosen because of God's faithfulness and grace, not because they earned His love. In a world where identity constantly shifts and people search for belonging, this sermon points us back to the unchanging truth of who we are in Christ. Throughout this teaching, we see that the church is not a building or an event. The church is a people united by Jesus. No matter our background, nationality, culture, or story, believers share a new heritage and citizenship through Christ. This sermon beautifully highlights the reality that followers of Jesus belong to a greater kingdom and a greater family than anything the world can offer. One of the central themes of this sermon is understanding what it means to proclaim the excellencies of God. Proclaiming the gospel is more than simply talking about Jesus occasionally. It is living a life transformed by Him. A life radically changed by Jesus naturally points back to the One who changed it. Through our words, our actions, our relationships, our worship, and our perseverance in suffering, we testify to the goodness and grace of God. This message also provides a vivid picture of salvation through the gospel. Just as trapped people in darkness cannot rescue themselves, humanity cannot save itself from sin. Jesus came to rescue us completely. He carried us out of darkness and brought us into His marvelous light through His death and resurrection. Salvation is not something we achieve on our own. It is entirely the work of God's grace. As this sermon unfolds, we are challenged to examine our own lives. What are we proclaiming through the way we live? Are our lives pointing to comfort, success, politics, approval, or ourselves? Or are they pointing to Jesus and the transforming power of the gospel? You will also hear a compelling encouragement to remain faithful in suffering. Peter's audience faced hostility for following Jesus, yet they continued proclaiming Him with hope and joy. This message reminds believers that even in hardship, disappointment, grief, or uncertainty, God still has purpose for His people. The church exists to proclaim who Jesus is and what He has done. This sermon also celebrates the beauty of worship and community. God's people gather together not out of obligation or performance, but because praise overflows from hearts changed by grace. As we remember the darkness Jesus rescued us from, worship becomes a joyful response to His mercy and love. If you are struggling with identity, carrying suffering, wrestling with sin, or searching for purpose, this message will encourage you to look to Jesus. He is faithful. He rescues. He restores. And He calls His people to proclaim His goodness to the world.

In his sermon, “The Mercy That Makes Us Useful” centered on Titus 3:1-8, Pastor Josiah shared how we as believers should live in light of God's incredible mercy. Since God has saved us by his mercy, believers must devote themselves to good works before all people so that God can use us to advance the gospel and bring him glory!

Welcome to the grand finale of Season 9 (2025-2026) of the Nichel Anderson Short Stories And Beyond podcast!

As the economy faulters, socialists are getting elected, promising free goods and services and an end to the chaos. Even when they make things worse, however, they will still gain political power.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/socialists-are-reaping-bountiful-political-harvest-while-they-create-havoc

As the economy faulters, socialists are getting elected, promising free goods and services and an end to the chaos. Even when they make things worse, however, they will still gain political power.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/socialists-are-reaping-bountiful-political-harvest-while-they-create-havoc

Worship with us 9 + 11 AM 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010. For more information or to get connected, please visit: www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit What was Jesus' vision for His church and why does biblical community matter so much? In this powerful message from Ephesians 4, we continue the Why Church series by exploring one of the most important and challenging callings for followers of Jesus. Unity in the body of Christ. In a world shaped by division, isolation, and individualism, this sermon reminds us that Jesus did not design His people to follow Him alone. He calls us into deep spiritual community centered on Him. This teaching begins with a profound question. Is the version of Christianity we are living closer to Jesus' vision for His church or closer to a private and isolated faith shaped by culture? Drawing from Jesus' prayer in John 17 and Paul's words in Ephesians 4, this sermon reveals that God's desire is not simply individual spirituality but a people united together in Christ. Throughout this message, we see that unity is not something we create through personality, preferences, or agreement on every issue. True biblical unity is rooted in Jesus Himself. There is one body, one Spirit, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father over all. This changes how we see one another and how we live together as the church. This sermon also addresses the tension many believers feel when they hear about unity. It can seem impossible. People are different. Relationships are difficult. Pride, fear, selfishness, and hurt often stand in the way. Yet Paul reminds us that the Christian life is impossible apart from the power of God. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is at work in His people, making possible what feels impossible to us. As the message unfolds, we are challenged to examine our posture toward others. Are we living with humility, gentleness, patience, and love? Are we eager to maintain unity or are we allowing culture to shape the way we relate to people? This teaching honestly confronts the reality that many Christians have unknowingly embraced an individualistic faith that stands in contrast to the vision Jesus prayed for. One of the central themes of this sermon is that the church is not meant to be a performance or a weekly event. It is a people being formed together into the likeness of Christ. God uses community, prayer, worship, communion, Scripture, and shared burdens to shape His people. Spiritual growth was never intended to happen in isolation. This message also provides practical encouragement for how believers can move toward deeper community. Read Scripture together. Pray with others. Invite people into your life. Move toward relationships instead of withdrawing from them. As believers gather together around Jesus, the church becomes a powerful witness to the world of God's love, grace, and reconciliation. You will also hear powerful reminders about identity in Christ. Followers of Jesus are chosen, redeemed, forgiven, adopted, and filled with grace. Before any role, career, title, or achievement, believers are sons and daughters of the Most High God. This truth reshapes how we live, work, love, and serve. If you have ever felt disconnected, isolated, frustrated with church, or unsure of where you belong, this sermon will encourage you to rediscover God's design for His people. Jesus is not building isolated individuals. He is building a united family that reflects His love to the world. Join us as we continue the Why Church series and discover the beauty, challenge, and hope of unity in the body of Christ.

What is the difference between passively waiting for Christ's return and actively waiting for his second coming? In his sermon centered on Titus 2:11-15, Pastor Josiah outlines the key elements in waiting well for Christ's return.

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What does God ask of us as believers? How should we act as members of the church? In this week's message we get a snapshot or a small window into what it looks like to be a member of God's family. In his sermon, “Rules for Living in God's House,” centered on Titus 2:1-10, Pastor Alex unpacks Paul's specific instructions to the church and shows us the effects these rules have not only on believers, but on the unbelieving world around us as we seek to understand who God is and what his word demands of us as members of God's household.

Worship with us 9 + 11 AM 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010. For more information or to get connected, please visit: www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit Why does the church exist and what is its purpose in our lives today? In this opening message of the Why Church series, we explore Matthew 4:18–22 and uncover the heart behind Jesus' call to His first disciples. This sermon challenges us to rethink what the church truly is and why it matters, not just as a place we attend, but as a people called into a shared mission. As Jesus walks along the Sea of Galilee, He calls ordinary fishermen to follow Him. With just a few words, everything changes. They leave behind their nets, their livelihoods, and their plans to step into something far greater. This moment is not just a historical event. It is a picture of what it means to follow Jesus today. His call is not simply to believe something, improve our lives, or participate in a religious routine. His call is to Himself. In this sermon, we unpack three powerful phrases from Jesus' invitation. First, follow me. This is a call into relationship, not performance. Jesus does not ask for credentials or perfection. He calls people as they are and invites them to walk with Him. This reminds us that the foundation of the church is not built on what we do for God, but on being with Jesus. Second, I will make you. This is a promise of transformation. In a world that constantly tells us we must earn acceptance through achievement, success, or self improvement, Jesus offers something radically different. He takes responsibility for our growth and change. Transformation is not something we manufacture. It is something we receive as we surrender to Him. This is the heart of the gospel. Third, fishers of people. This is a call to purpose. Jesus does not separate following Him from living on mission. He gives His followers a new identity and a shared calling to invite others into relationship with Him. This is not a task reserved for a few. It is a defining part of what it means to be the church. As we follow Jesus, we help others encounter Him as well. This message also clarifies what the church is and what it is not. The church is not a building, a program, or a weekly event. It is the community of people who have surrendered their lives to Jesus across all time. When we understand this, everything changes. Church is no longer something we attend. It is who we are. Throughout this sermon, we are reminded that God's mission is to draw people to Himself, and He has chosen to work through His people to accomplish that purpose. This includes both our individual lives and our life together as a church family. Whether it is through everyday relationships, serving others, or creating opportunities for people to encounter Jesus, we are invited to participate in what God is already doing. If you have ever wondered why church matters, struggled with feeling disconnected, or questioned your purpose as a follower of Jesus, this message will challenge and encourage you. It calls us to move beyond passive faith and step into a life of intentional discipleship and mission. Join us as we begin this series and rediscover what it means to follow Jesus, be transformed by Him, and live on mission together as His church.

What would make someone not a Buddhist?? Life is fleeting, unsatisfying, & essentially empty, and are we into, and ready to reckon with that? Or so the argument goes. Is the road to joy beyond our wildest beliefs paved with cynical expressions? Why can't Buddhism say something nice? Is this the answer to every question anyone has about Buddhism and every issue we have in life?? Find out here!