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Welcome to the Transformation Church podcast! Join Pastors Brad, Justin, and Ashley and Khian as they yap about being behind the scenes of a church, play games, and really talk about whatever comes to Pastor Justins mind first. For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com

"Wounds to Scars, Part 1: Joseph;" Genesis 37:23-27, 45:1-5

Matt and Dave discuss Sunday's sermon.

Send us Fan MailTreatment Website:https://ambio.life/Documentary: https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/A lot of people talk about PTSD like it's only flashbacks and bad dreams. Bill describes something darker and quieter: sitting in church, worshiping, and still getting hit with suicidal ideation so loud it feels like a command. He's a professional counselor who works mostly with veterans, and he's also a pastor, which makes his story even harder to ignore. He knows the clinical language, the coping patterns, and the church expectations and he admits what it's like to keep it together at work while falling apart at home. The conversation turns when Bill sees a friend return from Mexico after a medically supervised psychedelic-assisted treatment for PTSD and substance use. That friend looks different: sober, steadier, and more alive. Bill takes us through the questions Christians ask about mind-altering substances, the scriptures he wrestles with, and why “controlled treatment” isn't the same thing as self-medicating. He also talks about spiritual preparation, prayer, and staying grounded in faith inside a space that often mixes New Age ceremony, breathwork, and alternative healing language. From screening, EKGs, and medication restrictions to sweat lodges, ibogaine, and 5-MeO-DMT, Bill breaks down what the process actually looks like and what it cost him emotionally. He shares the trauma that surfaced, the way control kept showing up as the real battle, and the moment he felt God push him to stop hiding who he is. On the other side, he reports concrete changes: no suicidal ideation, better sleep, fewer intrusive images, less anger, and a renewed daily routine that protects his marriage and his mind. If this story challenges you, share it with someone who needs hope, and check the links in the description for the resources we mention. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend: who in your life needs freedom more than quick relief?Support the show

In this message from Matthew 15:29–16:4, Pastor Karl examines two very different groups of people who come to Jesus — and what their approach reveals about how we receive grace.The first group comes from the Decapolis, a Gentile region with no religious standing or covenant claim. They bring broken bodies, unspoken needs, and nothing to offer — and Jesus meets them with compassion, healing, and even provision they didn't know to ask for. The second group, the Pharisees and Sadducees, arrives with suspicion and a demand for proof — and Jesus refuses to perform for them.The contrast surfaces a powerful truth: Jesus has endless compassion for those who come to him needy, but no obligation to satisfy those who come feeling entitled. Unworthiness isn't a disqualification for grace — it's the prerequisite for it.Pastor Karl unpacks why the disciples hesitated to feed the 4,000 (it wasn't that they forgot what Jesus could do — it was that they questioned who he'd do it for), what it really means to "fall from grace," and why the cross is the only reliable lens through which to interpret God's love. When we bring our "not enough" to Jesus, we find that inadequacy is exactly the raw material he's looking for.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Going through trouble and traumatic events is a part of fulfilling the call of God on our lives.

This weeks episode Pastor Alan, Pastor Ed Upton and Pastor Thomas Keys, III discuss 1 John 1:9n and unpack what confession really means, why hiding only keeps us stuck, and how the cross of Christ proves that God's mercy is real and His forgiveness is sure. So come out of the shadows, run to the light, and join us as we talk about the freedom, cleansing, and confidence we have in Jesus.

In Matthew 15, Pastor Karl walks through two encounters that reveal how Jesus responds to very different kinds of people. The first is a confrontation with the Pharisees — religious leaders who had mastered looking clean on the outside while leaving their hearts completely untouched. Jesus exposes their hypocrisy and makes clear that the real issue is never what comes in from the outside, but what flows out from within.The second is a striking contrast: a Canaanite woman from Tyre and Sidon who comes to Jesus with nothing to offer — no credentials, no leverage, no religious standing. She simply cries out for mercy. When Jesus seems silent and even dismissive, she doesn't leave offended. She presses in, clings to grace, and receives what the Pharisees never could: a direct word of commendation from Jesus himself — "Great is your faith."God honors a transformed heart and exposes religious hypocrisy. And he blesses according to his grace — not our worthiness. This message is an invitation to stop trying to leverage God and start crying out for his mercy.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Welcome to the Transformation Church podcast! Join Pastors Brad, Justin, and Ashley and Khian as they yap about being behind the scenes of a church, play games, and really talk about whatever comes to Pastor Justins mind first. For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com

In this weeks episode Pastor Alan, Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys discuss time management and how we can honor the Lord with the time we are given.  To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org The vision of First Naples is to glorify God by being a multigenerational, multiethnic, multiplying church, that raises up the next generation of disciple makers, church planters, missionaries, and world changers, to reach our Neighbors to the Nations.

Rev. April Blair Spears, speaker; "Our Hope, Our Future;" Isaiah 40:28-31

Rev. April Spears, morning speaker; "From Functioning to Freedom: God Wants You Whole;" Isaiah 53:3-7, Psalm 147:3

What do you do when the storms of life hit? Our instinct is to hunker down, strain at the oars, and just try to survive. But what if the storm isn't just an obstacle — what if it's an invitation?Guest speaker Jeff Stemple walks us through one of the most familiar stories in Scripture: Jesus walking on water. And while the story is familiar, the truth buried inside it is anything but comfortable. By looking at the accounts in Mark, John, and Matthew side by side, Jeff unpacks why Matthew is the only gospel writer who includes Peter's attempt to step out of the boat — and why that "screw up" might be the most encouraging part of the whole story.The storms of life are invitations to step out in faith.Fear says stay put. Faith says step out. And what Jesus says to Peter in the middle of that storm, he says to all of us — come. The very place we least want to go may be the exact place Jesus is already standing, waiting for us to trust him.Whether your storm started last week or last year, this episode is for you.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Welcome to the Transformation Church podcast! Join Pastors Brad, Justin, and Ashley, Linny, and Khian as they yap about being behind the scenes of a church, play games, and really talk about whatever comes to Pastor Justins mind first. For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com

This weeks episode Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys discuss Sunday's message, “Blessed Assurance in Jesus,” from 1 John 1:1–4. In a world full of uncertainty, John reminds us that real confidence in salvation doesn't rest on our performance, but on the eternal, knowable, life-giving person of Jesus Christ. 

Hello and welcome to our message of the week podcast. We are busy with a new series called "Held" and our second session is based on Galatians 2 entitled "Bon Voyage Bondage".  Follow Along on the YouVersion Bible App Event: http://bible.com/events/49609908 Please prayerfully consider partnering with our church. Visit www.lovekey.church/partner Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 https://lovekey.church info@lovekey.co.za

Matt and Dave discuss the sermon from Sunday.

In this message from Matthew 14, Pastor Karl explores two seemingly separate events — the beheading of John the Baptist and the feeding of the five thousand — and reveals how they are deeply connected as a portrait of two contrasting kingdoms.Drawing on the parallel between Herod's banquet and Jesus's meal in the wilderness, Pastor Karl shows what sets the kingdom of the world apart from the kingdom of God: one ends in death, self-service, and corruption; the other in life, compassion, and abundance. Through the stories of Elijah, Elisha, and Moses, he demonstrates that the disciples had all the history they needed to trust Jesus in the moment — and yet, like us, they forgot.At the heart of this teaching is a simple but powerful truth: you are insufficient, but you are not useless. The kingdom of God doesn't have a supply problem — it has a distribution problem. God has never asked how much you have. He only asks what you have — and what you place in his hands, he multiplies.Discipleship, Pastor Karl argues, always involves cost, courage, compassion, commands, and cooperation. The good news is that the Good Shepherd is more than sufficient for all his sheep.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

This Lord's Day on the The Shepherd's Church Podcast, we continue our Proverbs series by asking one of the most important questions any parent, church, or civilization can answer: Who determines the canon of knowledge that shapes our children? In a world drowning in counterfeit wisdom, shifting truth claims, and educational confusion, Proverbs calls us back to the only perfectly refined curriculum that has never failed, never changed, and never once led God's people astray: the Word of God. Join us as we explore why every home, every classroom, and every culture is handing down a canon, and why only Christ and His Word lead to life. 

Welcome to the Transformation Church podcast! Join Pastors Brad, Justin, and Ashley, and Khian as they yap about being behind the scenes of a church, play games, and really talk about whatever comes to Pastor Justins mind first. For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com

On today's episode Pastor Alan, Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys, III discuss 2 Timothy 1:1-7, we're we are challenged to live for more than success—we're called to leave a legacy of faith that shapes the next generation. Through Paul's words to Timothy, this sermon reminds us that real faith is personal, intentionally passed down, and courageously lived out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

"Mama Saw Something In You;" Exodus 2:1-10

Co-hosted and produced by Joey Svendsen, Mental Health + Mission of the Church Podcast regularly has discussions on how the scientific community and the church can work better together in helping people find soundness of mind.  In this recent episode, Dr. Baron Short schools listeners on some science pertaining to mental health specifically sharing about his specialized field of brain stimulation.  Perhaps most noteworthy is the story of his recent encounter with Jesus, in his words literally seeing through His eyes.  He walked away from that encounter completely changed, healed in some broken areas of his heart and now has new lenses for his scientific practices of helping people by studying and stimulating the brain. Mental Health + Mission of the ChurchVideo of this Episode Joey's SubstackE-mail Joey here.Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo)PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc): Apple MusicClosing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River. 

 "Bigger, Better, Greater and counting......" 1 Corinthians 2:9 

In this episode, Pastor Alan, Ed Upton and Peter Ku discuss believers baptism and what that is according to the Bible. We also will discuss how many believers around the world follow Jesus' example in baptism, even when it can sometimes cost them everything. 

Peace is something we all want, but it often feels just out of reach. In a world where peace is usually tied to circumstances, things going right, conflict staying away, life staying predictable, it doesn't take much for it to disappear. In this message from John 14, we're invited to consider a different kind of peace. Not a fragile peace built on control, but a lasting peace rooted in the presence of Jesus. Jesus tells his disciples, “My peace I give to you… not as the world gives.” This is a peace that holds steady even when life doesn't. It doesn't remove trouble, but it meets you in the middle of it. If you've been searching for peace in places that keep falling short, this message is an invitation to receive what Jesus is already offering, a peace that can't be produced, controlled, or taken away.

In this episode, we explore the profound “Great Exchange” in 2 Corinthians 5—where Jesus takes on human sin so that we can be reconciled to God. Discover how, as believers, we are freed from our old, shame-filled identities and no longer need to hide from God, but instead are called to live as new creations, carrying the message of reconciliation into the world.

"Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner;" Luke 24:13-35, John 21:1-13, Revelation 3:20

Scripture Passages: Mark 4:35-41; James 1:2-3; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Psalm 73:21-23; Hebrews 13:5; Psalm 46:1-3

"God Knows Your Name;" Proverbs 22:1-6

 "Are You Ready To Live;" Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

We're living in a world full of noise. Every day, thousands of voices compete for our attention, podcasts, news, social media, and opinions, all shaping how we think, feel, and respond. In this message from John 10, we're reminded that there is one voice that cuts through the noise, the voice of the Good Shepherd. Jesus reveals that we don't have to wander through life guessing who to trust. He calls, leads, goes before us, and even lays down His life for us. This message is an invitation to slow down, tune out the noise, and learn to recognize His voice through Scripture, silence, and prayer. Because the voice you follow will shape the life you live, and there is only one voice that will truly lead you where you need to go.

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Welcome to today's episode as we kick off our new sermon series, Live Alive. Because Jesus is risen, we're called to live with purpose, peace, and power—not weighed down by fear, distraction, or spiritual drift. In this conversation, we explore what it means to join Jesus on mission, live with eternity in view, and make our lives count for what truly matters.

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Welcome to today's episode, where we discuss one of the most important questions anyone can face: Do you believe that it is finished? In this episode, we'll look at the powerful words Jesus spoke from the cross, the proof of His resurrection on Sunday, and the personal decision each of us must make today about who Jesus is and what His finished work means for our lives.

Maundy Thursday - This service is a meaningful and sobering prelude to the Easter weekend, commonly called Maundy Thursday. It is solemn and focuses on Jesus' last supper with His disciples and His subsequent arrest, rejection, and death. It's a truly different kind of worship experience that allows us to live out the teaching that Jesus gave His followers to “remember”. This service encourages us to celebrate the Resurrection with greater joy and deeper thankfulness!

In today's episode we discuss Pastor Alan's sermon on John 19:28-29; Matthew 27:45-46 and how Jesus' love for us held Him to the cross. 

 "Are You Ready To Die?;" Matthew 21:1-11, 27:45-54

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In today's episode we discuss Pastor Alan's sermon on John 19:23-27 and how Jesus on the cross was the Savior for His closest family members and ultimately all of us.

The discourse at hand delves into the intricate dynamics of church unity as illuminated by the multifaceted narratives of the gaming franchise "Mass Effect." The esteemed hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell, engage in a profound dialogue with Christian Ashley, wherein they explore the vital lessons that can be gleaned from the game's thematic elements. The central thesis posits that, akin to the diverse races within the "Mass Effect" universe, the Church must strive for unity amidst its inherent differences. This episode elucidates how the principles of collaboration, mutual respect, and understanding can facilitate a more harmonious ecclesiastical environment. We invite listeners to contemplate the parallels between the complexities of intergalactic diplomacy in "Mass Effect" and the contemporary challenges faced by the Church in fostering unity among its varied denominations.Church unity remains a pressing concern and is a topic that resonates deeply within the modern Christian community. In a compelling crossover episode of The Whole Church Podcast and Systematic Geekology, Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with Christian Ashley, exploring the intricate relationship between church unity and the gaming franchise, Mass Effect. The discussion delves into the profound themes of collaboration, community, and the importance of shared goals, drawing parallels between the dynamics of the Mass Effect universe and the contemporary church. As the hosts reflect on the narrative of Mass Effect, they articulate how the struggles faced by Commander Shepard and their crew mirror the challenges encountered within Christian congregations. The concept of diverse alien races working together to combat a common threat serves as a poignant metaphor for the Church's need to unite against the adversities of the modern world. Christian Ashley elaborates on the significance of embracing differences and fostering cooperation among various denominations, emphasizing that, similar to the alliances forged in Mass Effect, the Church must strive for unity amidst diversity. Throughout the episode, the speakers draw on biblical references, particularly from John 17, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of unity among believers. They argue that just as the characters in Mass Effect learn to work together for a greater cause, the Church must cultivate an environment where members can engage in meaningful dialogue, overcome differences, and build relationships founded on mutual respect and understanding. This discussion serves as a call to action, urging listeners to reflect on their role in promoting church unity and to take tangible steps toward fostering collaboration within their communities. The episode concludes with an encouragement for listeners to consider how they can actively participate in fostering unity within their own congregations. By identifying individuals who are eager to contribute and empowering them to take on leadership roles, church members can create a more inclusive and supportive environment. The overarching message is clear: the journey toward church unity is not just an ideal but a necessary pursuit that requires intentional effort, collaboration, and a shared commitment to embodying the love of Christ in a divided world.Takeaways:In John chapter 17, Jesus emphasizes the significance of unity among his followers, paralleling it with the perfect unity found within the Trinity.Christian Ashley draws an insightful comparison between the interactions of the Trinity and the ideal relationships within the Church, advocating for a model devoid of conflict and division.The concept of church unity is likened to the collaborative efforts seen in the Mass Effect franchise, where diverse species must unite against a common enemy to achieve a greater good.The conversation highlights the necessity of addressing historical and systemic issues within the Church, akin to the political complexities faced by characters in the Mass Effect narrative.Participants discuss the challenges posed by differing beliefs and practices among church denominations, stressing the importance of ecumenical dialogue and understanding.Ultimately, the episode calls for a collective effort to foster unity within the Church, recognizing that shared goals can transcend individual differences and biases..You can leave a donation, buy podcast merchandise, check out previous series that we've done, or become an official member of The Whole Church Podcast on our website:https://the-whole-church-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/.Check out all of the other shows in the Anazao Podcast Network and find merch to support some of your favorite podcasts on the network's website:https://anazao-podcasts-shop.fourthwall.com/.Listen to Christian Ashley on Let Nothing Move You:https://let-nothing-move-you.captivate.fm/listen.Check out TJ on Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Hear more from Joshua on Be Living Water:https://be-living-water.captivate.fm/listen

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