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Send us Fan MailWhat if doubt isn't the opposite of faith?What if it's where faith actually begins?In Mark 9, a desperate father looks at Jesus and says one of the most honest things ever recorded in Scripture: “I believe; help my unbelief.”He isn't certain. He doesn't have his theology figured out. He's scared, exhausted, and standing in the middle of chaos.And Jesus doesn't reject him.In this message, Pastor Dan Minor challenges the version of Christianity that confuses certainty with faith. The mountaintop may give us beautiful experiences, but Jesus keeps leading us back down the mountain, into the mess, the questions, the suffering, and the lives of people who need healing more than they need another theological argument.Because faith isn't about having every answer.It's about what we do when the answers stop working.And when religion becomes more interested in winning arguments than helping hurting people, we've missed Jesus entirely.Maybe the question was never, “Who's right?”Maybe Jesus keeps asking us, “Who's hurting?”#HarvestSarasota #DanMinor #FaithAndDoubt #ProgressiveChristianity #FaithDeconstruction #ProgressiveTheology #Mark9 #IBelieveHelpMyUnbelief #FaithReimagined #ChurchHurt #InclusiveChurch #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #Deconstruction #SpiritualJourney Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-32) by Harvest Church

How the Gospel Works (Colossians 1:1-8) by Harvest Church

What does it look like to invest your life in the Kingdom of God? In his final sermon as Lead Pastor of Harvest Church, Steve Henry reflects on 1 Peter 1:3–9 and the life of Peter—a regular man, imperfect and sometimes reckless, whom God called, changed, and used for His purposes. Peter's story reminds us that God gives ordinary people a purpose, meets us in our failures, and works through those who trust Him. Peter's words point us to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Even through trials and suffering, our faith is being refined, our salvation is secure, and our future inheritance is kept by God. Because of who Jesus is and what He has done, our lives are worth investing in His Kingdom. Jesus is worthy of a life invested in His Kingdom: 1. We are regular people with God-given purpose. 2. We are far from perfect, but we repent and keep going. 3. We don't seem like people God can use, but we trust God to work through us anyway. The hope of the gospel is that Jesus changes lives. Through His death and resurrection, He offers forgiveness, new life, and a living hope to all who trust in Him. Though we have not seen Him, we can love Him, believe in Him, and rejoice in the salvation He provides. Join us at Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande as we grow in God's Word, experience authentic community, and worship Jesus together. We would love to have you with us. This Christian sermon is a verse-by-verse study through 1 Peter 1:3–9, with an emphasis on expository preaching, following Jesus, living with eternal hope, and investing our lives in His Kingdom. Sunday services are at 9am & 11am. Learn more at harvestarroyogrande.com.

About the Guest(s): John Paledino is a pastor at Harvest Church of Tampa and hosts the "True Lasting Change" podcast. Known for his engaging preaching style, John has a profound ability to connect biblical teachings with practical life applications. His ministry focuses on encouraging believers to combat fear and anxiety through faith and scriptural understanding. With a background that blends theological studies and pastoral leadership, John has dedicated himself to guiding his congregation through personal growth and spiritual empowerment. Episode Summary: In this episode of "True Lasting Change," Pastor John Paledino delves into the biblical approach to overcoming fear and anxiety. With a focus on scriptural teachings, John addresses the detrimental effects of fear and the importance of arming oneself with the Word of God to defeat anxiety. He navigates through various scriptures, including 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, and Ephesians 6, emphasizing the spiritual nature of fear and how believers can harness the power of faith, prayer, and a sound mind to combat its influence. John explains that fear is a spirit, not just an emotion, and therefore must be tackled with spiritual tools. He relates the story of David and Goliath to illustrate how confronting challenges with faith and the spoken Word can lead to victory over intimidating circumstances. Throughout this sermon, Pastor John encourages listeners to embrace God's peace, reminding them that divine rest and assurance are attainable through trust and obedience to the Lord. The episode concludes with a motivational prayer reinforcing the message of liberation from fear and anxiety. Key Takeaways:Fear and anxiety are spiritual battles that require spiritual solutions rooted in the Word of God.Scriptural passages like 2 Timothy 1:7 and Philippians 4:6-7 offer practical guidance on maintaining a sound mind.Believers are called to guard their minds with the "helmet of salvation" which protects against the lies and deceptions of fear.Regular meditation on and acceptance of the Word of God facilitate personal growth and fruitful living.God's promises of peace, provision, and strength are accessible to all who seek and trust Him.Notable Quotes:"God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.""The helmet of salvation protects your mind from the attacks of the enemy.""The truth shall make you free. It's the truth that you know that you are with that makes you free.""If God is for us, who can be against us?""Who the Son sets free is free indeed."Resources:Harvest Church of Tampa website: hcot.orgEncouraged by biblical teachings, listeners are urged to engage with this enriching episode to gain insights into mastering spiritual peace and resilience against fear. Stay tuned for more empowering messages from "True Lasting Change" to nourish your spiritual journey.

Send us Fan Mail“If my theology costs me nothing but costs my neighbor everything, I ought to examine it very carefully.”In The Bible Says. Now What?, Dan Minor tackles one of the hardest questions in modern faith: what do we do when a biblical interpretation seems to produce harm instead of love?Dan explores the humanity behind Scripture, the layers of culture, language, history, translation, and bias that shape how the Bible has been written and understood, and the way Jesus repeatedly reframed what people had “heard it said” by pointing them back to the heart of God.The message is not an invitation to throw the Bible away. It is an invitation to read it through the clearest lens we have: Jesus.Because having a Bible verse does not automatically mean we have the heart of God. And if our theology produces less dignity, less belonging, less freedom, less safety, or less humanity for someone else, maybe the question is not, “Can I defend this verse?”Maybe the question is, “Does this look like Jesus?”This is a message about Scripture, interpretation, harm, humility, and the radical idea that love is not a loophole. Love is the commandment.#HarvestSarasota #HarvestSarasotaPodcast #DanMinor #TheBibleSaysNowWhat #LoveIsNotALoophole #FaithReimagined #ProgressiveChristianity #InclusiveChurch #BiblicalInterpretation #JesusIsTheLens #LoveGodLoveNeighbor #ChurchHurt #Deconstruction #FaithAfterDeconstruction #Theology #Scripture #BibleStudy #JesusAndJustice #ChristianPodcast #SermonPodcast #SpiritualFormation #FaithAndDoubt #ReligiousTrauma #LoveLikeJesus #Sarasota Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the faith you were certain about starts falling apart?Guest speaker Stan Mitchell shares a deeply personal and moving allegory of his spiritual journey, from growing up believing his religious tradition had reached the top of the “mountain of truth,” to discovering that the mountain was far bigger and more mysterious than he had ever imagined.Stan talks honestly about certainty, deconstruction, religious trauma, grief, losing faith, trying desperately to rebuild it, and eventually discovering something better on the other side.At the bottom of the mountain, certainty gives way to humility. Conviction makes room for curiosity. Comfort is replaced by courage. Doctrine opens into wonder.And instead of spending his life trying to conquer the mountain, Stan discovers what it means to build a humble cottage in the valley and explore the mystery of God without needing to own it.This is a message for anyone who has questioned what they were taught, lost the faith they once knew, or wondered whether there is still something beautiful waiting on the other side of certainty.Maybe losing the mountaintop isn't the end of faith.Maybe it's where a different kind of faith begins.#HarvestSarasota #StanMitchell #FaithDeconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #FaithReimagined #ChurchHurt #ReligiousTrauma #InclusiveChurch #Christianity #SpiritualJourney #FaithAndDoubt #ProgressiveTheology #Jesus #ChristianPodcast Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

There are moments in life that mark us forever. Acts 9 tells the story of one of the most dramatic transformations in Scripture: Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters the risen Jesus and is completely changed. What began as Saul pursuing the followers of Jesus becomes the story of Jesus pursuing Saul. This passage reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of Jesus. Saul went from being the greatest adversary of the early church to proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God. His story gives hope for those who feel far from God—and for those who have loved ones who seem resistant to Him. God's Word is powerful, Jesus is transformational, and we should never lose hope for the person who is far from God. As we walk through Acts 9:1–22, we see Saul confronted by Jesus, Ananias called to step out in faith, and Saul transformed into a witness for Christ. The same Jesus who pursued Saul still pursues people today, calling us to trust Him, follow Him, and surrender our lives to His purposes. If you're in the Arroyo Grande area, we'd love to have you join us at Harvest Church. Come grow in God's Word, experience authentic community, and worship Jesus with us. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. For more information, visit harvestarroyogrande.com. This Christian sermon is a verse-by-verse study through Acts 9, centered on following Jesus and the transforming power of God's Word through expository preaching and Bible teaching.

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're continuing to shine a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. This week, we're joined by Assistant Worship Director Daniel Roberts and Worship Associate Kim Boeving to learn more about our Worship Ministry and the Harvest Collective. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind each of these areas, get info on how to plug in, and understand how these ministries contribute to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

Honor and Shame (1 Corinthians 11:1-16) by Harvest Church

The Christian life is a race that requires endurance. Hebrews 12:1–3 calls us to lay aside every weight and the sin that entangles us so that we can run faithfully and finish well. What is weighing you down or keeping you from running with the freedom God desires? Guest speaker Paul Berry walks through Hebrews 12 and challenges us to examine what may be hindering our walk with Christ. We are reminded that Jesus has dealt with our sin, and through His forgiveness and the work of the Holy Spirit, we can run with endurance and keep our eyes on Him. Join us at Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande as we seek to grow in God's Word, live in authentic community, and worship Jesus together. Sunday services are at 9am & 11am. This Christian sermon is a verse-by-verse study through Hebrews 12:1–3, offering practical Bible teaching and expository preaching for those seeking to grow in their faith and keep following Jesus. For more information, visit harvestarroyogrande.com.

What happens when we give God our yes? In Acts 8, Philip shows us that following Jesus often means being willing to go where God leads—even when we don't have all the details. When we make ourselves available to Him, God can use our simple obedience in ways we never expected. In Acts 8:26–40, we follow Philip as the Holy Spirit leads him to an Ethiopian official reading the prophet Isaiah. Philip meets him right where he is, opens the Scriptures, and shares the good news about Jesus. This passage reminds us that God is at work in the details, and our role is to listen, obey, and make ourselves available. Join us at Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande as we grow in God's Word, live in authentic community, and worship Jesus. Our Sunday services are at 9am & 11am. This Christian sermon is part of our verse-by-verse study through Acts, offering practical Bible teaching and expository preaching for those seeking to grow in faith and follow Jesus. For more information, visit harvestarroyogrande.com.

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're continuing to shine a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. This week, we're joined by Young Adults Director Julius James, Adult Ministries Pastor Kent Austell, and Women's Internship Director Tiffany Cummins to learn more about our College/Young Adult Ministry and the Harvest Internship. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind each of these areas, get info on how to plug in, and understand how these ministries contribute to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

What do you do when you're waiting on God to move? In While You Wait, Pastor Hope Goodman shares an encouraging message about trusting God in the seasons between the promise and the fulfillment. Even when you can't see what God is doing, He is still working—strengthening your faith, shaping your character, and preparing you for what's ahead. Waiting doesn't have to be wasted time. It can be a season to strengthen your faith, develop your character, grow in love for others, and abound in hope. God is faithful to finish what He started. Hold tightly to His promises and trust Him while you wait. Recorded at Harvest Church's North Turlock Campus.

In Killer Cravings, Pastor Alex Meadows shares a powerful message about the danger of unchecked desires and the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. Suppression isn't deliverance, and discipline alone isn't death to self. The cravings we refuse to confront can lead us further from the freedom God has for us. Discover the five killer cravings—pleasure, possession, position, power, and payback—and how surrendering our flesh to Jesus leads to true freedom. You either bury your flesh, or your flesh will bury you. Recorded at Harvest Church's Downtown Turlock Campus

Are you following Jesus from the sidelines, or have you stepped into the game? In Get in the Game, Pastor Marcus Moreno shares a challenging and encouraging message from 2 Corinthians 5 about what it means to live as an ambassador for Christ. When we give our lives to Jesus, we receive more than a new life—we receive a new purpose and a new calling.  Church isn't just about showing up and being fed. It's about taking what God has done in us and sharing the hope of Jesus with the world around us. Your neighborhood, workplace, family, and relationships are opportunities to represent His Kingdom. Don't sit on the sidelines when God is moving. It's time to get in the game. Recorded at Harvest Church's Hatch Road Campus.

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "Harken to My voice says the Lord, for this day I woo you to Me. For behold I do love you and I know the enemy is trying to confuse your mind and your heart and cause you to veer away from Me. But I challenge you this day forget your past, forget your people, forget the place where you came from and let Me give you a future that is beyond this life. Surrender yourself to Me says the Lord and I will cover you with the anointing that I carry says the Lord."

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! This week, we're continuing to shine a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. Today, we're joined by our Student Ministry team, made up of Dyllan Smith and Grace Pearson, who serve our high-schoolers, as well as Jackson Munyon and Mattie Hughes, who serve our junior-high students. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind StuMin, get info on how to plug in, and understand how StuMin contributes to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

What should we expect as followers of Jesus Christ? Acts 8 shows us that following Jesus is not simply about believing a message—it is about being changed by the Holy Spirit and becoming available for God to work through us. As the Gospel reaches Samaria, we see God bringing together people who had been divided by generations of hostility. Through Philip, Peter, and John, we see that God is in His people, God changes His people, and God works through His people. We also see a warning in Simon's response to the work of the Holy Spirit: the things of God cannot be reduced to personal power or gain. The call is to repentance, faith, and a heart surrendered to Christ. Join us at Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande as we grow together in God's Word, experience authentic community, and worship Jesus. We'd love to have you with us. This Christian sermon is part of our verse-by-verse study through Acts, with Scripture-centered Bible teaching and expository preaching designed to help us grow in faith and follow Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9am or 11am. For more information, visit harvestarroyogrande.com.

Who is in Control? (James 4:13-16) by Harvest Church

Send us Fan Mail“What if Jesus never told us to be flawless, but to become fully ourselves?”In this honest, funny, and deeply human message, Dr. Essence Deming-Rivers unpacks the difference between perfection and purpose. Starting with her own reluctance to step into the calling in front of her, she reflects on Matthew 5, the pressure to “get it right,” and the ways religion can turn love into rules, performance, and policing.But what if “be perfect” was never about never making mistakes?Dr. Essence reframes perfection through the word teleios: becoming whole, fully developed, and aligned with your intended purpose. Through the life of Jesus, she reminds us that purpose is not discovered by performing flawlessly, but by stepping away, listening deeply, being tested, finding community, missing the mark, adjusting, and trying again.This is a message for anyone who has been afraid to move forward because they might mess it up. The point is not perfection. The point is becoming. Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "For behold I know your weariness. I know the long hard trial. But this day I've sent My word to you, I am the One that keeps you, I am the One that sustains you, I am the One that loves you, I am the One that cares. Your adversary says you'll never make it. But behold I am the One that rules your life I set as King and sovereign over you, and I declare victory says the Lord for you even today, victory for you." "For I've never promised you an easy way I just promised you I'd be with you all the way. I've never promised you there'd be no fight I just promised you you would overcome. This day hearken to Me in My voice hold fast to Me, for behold I say you will make it because I love you, you will make it because I have invested My very life into you and this day I call you to victory to overcome, for behold the enemy that has lied to you is defeated before you even now says the Lord of Hosts. "

What are you giving your attention to? In a world filled with competing voices, distractions, worries, desires, and spiritual ideas, what captures our minds has a profound impact on the direction of our lives. Acts 8 shows us people who “paid attention” to both the truth of the Gospel and to deception, reminding us that we must be careful about what we allow to shape our hearts and minds. As Philip proclaims Christ in Samaria, the crowds listen to the Word and witness God's power at work. At the same time, they are captivated by Simon the magician, who presents himself as someone great. Through this passage, we are challenged to recognize worldly and spiritual deceptions, guard what we give our attention to, and remain anchored in the truth of God's Word. The Gospel calls us to more than simply adding Jesus to the list of things we believe or pay attention to. Jesus is worthy of our wholehearted devotion. Rather than allowing the worries of life, sinful desires, worldly priorities, or false teaching to dominate our minds, we are called to set our minds on things above and fix our attention on Christ. Join us at Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande as we grow together in God's Word, build authentic community, and worship Jesus. We would love to have you with us. This Christian sermon is part of our verse-by-verse study through Acts and is rooted in Scripture-centered Bible teaching and expository preaching. As we follow Jesus, we want to remain anchored in the truth of God's Word and discerning about what we give our attention to. Sunday services are at 9am & 11am. Visit harvestarroyogrande.com for more information.

Confession and Forgiveness (Psalm 32) by Harvest Church

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! For the next several weeks, we are shining a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. Today, we are joined by Preschool Director Jessica Vandagriff and Elementary Children's Director Sam Killion to learn more about our Preschool and Kids Ministries. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind each of these areas, get info on how to plug in, and understand how our Preschool and Kids Ministries contribute to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "Behold I know the way of satan among you I know the way He makes you feel abandoned and afraid. But this day you are reminded I am your King and you live under the jurisdiction of My grace and My goodness. Behold I declare unto you do not go by what you feel or what you see. Trust in Me trust in My word and you shall have a firm sure foundation on which to stand, for I am the Lord who keeps My people with a strong and loving hand saith God." "Why would you give up now? For behold I've kept you through much. Many days of trouble and issues of life I've been faithful to you. Do not turn loose of your faith strengthen your hold and your grip on your faith for it will have a great recompense of reward if you will hold on and believe Me you shall see My goodness in the land of the living and in the world to come saith God."

Send us Fan Mail“What if you've spent your whole life living inside a biography someone else wrote about you?”In this powerful message, Dr. Jekeyma Robinson asks one of the most honest questions of faith: Who are we becoming when we stop conforming and start being transformed?Drawing from his own story of church hurt, rejection, and finding his way back to his calling as his authentic self, Dr. Robinson challenges the labels we've inherited, the identities others have placed on us, and the religious systems that confused sameness with unity.Through the stories of Zacchaeus, the Samaritan woman, Peter, and the radical love of Jesus, this message reminds us that transformation does not begin with conformity. It begins with being seen, loved, and invited closer.This is a message about rewriting the story, dropping the labels, loving better, and becoming people who see others the way Jesus sees them. Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Send us Fan Mail“Jesus didn't center marginalized people because they lacked value. He centered them because the world refused to recognize it.”In Part 1 of What Are We Becoming?, Dan Minor invites Harvest Sarasota into a deeper conversation about the kind of people, church, and community we are becoming.Moving beyond the old religious scoreboards of attendance, giving, volunteering, and performance, this message asks a better question: not what are we doing for God? but what is love making of us?Through the life of Jesus and the work of Harvest Sarasota and Harvest House, Dan challenges us to reimagine inclusion, belonging, service, and dignity. Because true belonging is not just letting people into a space that still belongs to us. True belonging means allowing their presence to change what the space becomes.This is a message about moving closer, listening better, recognizing the value society has tried to strip away, and becoming a community where love forms us into people who look more like Jesus.#HarvestSarasota #HarvestSarasotaPodcast #WhatAreWeBecoming #DanMinor #InclusiveChurch #ProgressiveChristianity #FaithReimagined #Belonging #Dignity #MarginalizedVoices #JesusAndJustice #LoveLikeJesus #SpiritualFormation #FaithInAction #HarvestHouse #Sarasota #ChurchForAll #CommunityCare #SocialJustice #EveryoneBelongs Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Send us Fan Mail“We do not build community with marginalized people because they need the church. We build community with marginalized people because the church needs them.”In Part 2 of What Are We Becoming?, Dan Minor continues the conversation about the kind of church Harvest Sarasota is becoming, one shaped not by rescue, pity, or religious scorekeeping, but by proximity, humility, and mutual transformation.This message challenges the idea that the church exists to “fix” people from a distance. Instead, Dan invites us to move closer, listen better, and recognize that every person carries the image of God, including those society and religion have too often labeled, excluded, or discarded.Through Philippians 2, 1 Corinthians 12, Luke 4, and the radical mission of Jesus, this message reminds us that the people often treated as weak, unseen, or outside are not optional to the body of Christ. They are indispensable.This is a message about belonging, dignity, justice, and becoming a community that doesn't just make room for people, but understands we cannot become who Jesus dreamed we would be without them.#HarvestSarasota #HarvestSarasotaPodcast #WhatAreWeBecoming #DanMinor #InclusiveChurch #ProgressiveChristianity #FaithReimagined #Belonging #Dignity #ProximityChangesUs #ChurchForAll #JesusAndJustice #MarginalizedVoices #Indispensable #ImageOfGod #FaithInAction #SpiritualFormation #CommunityCare #HarvestHouse #Sarasota #LoveLikeJesus Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Trenton shares powerful testimony from his life of how God has called him back and freed him from a life of addiction, sorrow, and loneliness. What has God done in your life? He is so good and faithful! Share a testimony with someone today. -- If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and experience authentic biblical community. We'd love to have you worship with us. If you're looking for Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study, expository preaching, and a Christ-centered Christian sermon that helps you grow in following Jesus, we invite you to join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more about Harvest Church at www.agharvest.org.

What am I to God? (Psalm 8) by Harvest Church

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "Hear My voice says the Lord. Though your enemy call you to bow down before him in compromise, you stand for Me. Be strong in Me and in the power of My might. Listen to My voice and heed Me for I will bless your vineyard and you shall see it burst forth with that spiritual wine from heaven that the soul of man needs. Do not bow down in this late hour, for I will bless your vineyard says the Lord." "Though the enemy spy upon what I've given you, keep tending to it, keep working it, keep pruning it, keep giving it your best. For I am the Lord that will send the rain upon it and it will produce in its season. Do not be weary in well doing, for there is a reaping that shall come because you've been faithful to Me says the Lord. "

Prayer as a Spiritual Battle (Ephesians 6:10-20) by Harvest Church

Pastor Ralph Sigler of Harvest Church joins Ken for this episode of the Love In Action Ministries Podcast to discuss the upcoming prayer event, Pray 4 Dothan. Also, this year there will be a Pray 4 Ozark. For more information, visit www.pray4dothan.com Please follow and share the Love In Action Ministries Podcast. Thank you and God bless you.

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "For I am the Lord that heals you and strengthens you and revives you and helps you. Behold I know the struggles I know the battles with the enemy, but I have sent my word this day to you to let you know I am not finished with your life that I am at work even now  though it seem I'm far from you. I am near says the Lord. Humble yourself and I will lift you up at the proper time and you will know that I the faithful Lord have kept you through the darkest hours." "This battle is not forever. It is not meant to go on as long as you live. But I declare to you that you will have victory over it, you have a conquering spirit over it. Trust in Me, for I have kept you by an unfailing hand and I will continue to hold you and bless you. This day, I call you to come, roll upon me the things that have you anxious, have your vision blurred, and know that I will not fail you in the hour of temptation, come says the Lord of hosts."  

Stephen's final sermon wasn't designed to win applause—it was a bold call to repentance. In Acts 7:23–60, we see the tragic pattern of humanity rejecting God's messengers while discovering the unchanging faithfulness of God. This passage challenges us to ask an uncomfortable question: Am I resisting God's voice, or responding to it with a softened heart? Whether you've faithfully followed Jesus for years or you're wrestling with questions about faith, this message reminds us that God's grace continues to pursue people who have rejected Him. Stephen defends himself against accusations by walking through Israel's history, showing how God's people repeatedly rejected the very leaders He sent to rescue them. Through the lives of Moses, the temple, and the Law, Stephen reveals a deeper problem—not ignorance, but hardened hearts resisting the Holy Spirit. This sermon explores the progression of spiritual resistance and the hope found in repentance before our hearts grow cold. Even as Stephen is rejected and ultimately martyred, he reflects the heart of Christ by praying for those who are killing him. His life points us to Jesus, who bore our sin on the cross, offered forgiveness to His enemies, and remains faithful even when humanity rejects Him. The invitation of the gospel is still the same today: repent, believe, and receive the grace God freely offers through Christ. If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and experience authentic biblical community. We'd love to have you worship with us. If you're looking for Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study, expository preaching, and a Christ-centered Christian sermon that helps you grow in following Jesus, we invite you to join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more about Harvest Church at www.agharvest.org.

A Praying Church (Acts 13) by Harvest Church

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "I see you weak, tired, covered in ashes because the fires have been so difficult. But behold I have passed by you this day with a hand outstretched, I reach to you and I redeem you to myself. And I say to you I have purpose for you yet. I have a reason for the rescue and I will bring change this day if you will accept it says the Lord, I will bring you change, and you will know that it is I the Lord that has done it in you."      

Brought In, Built Up, Sent Out (Acts 11) by Harvest Church

Truly following Jesus is to be Akin to him. Akin = family, closely related, aligned.  In Acts 7, Stephen stands before the Sanhedrin and, instead of defending himself, boldly points to God's faithfulness throughout Israel's history. His message reminds us that following Christ means choosing truth over comfort and belonging to Jesus above all else. Pastor Scott Goodman walks through Acts 7:1–22, showing how the lives of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses all point to Christ and call us to trust God's Word, keep moving in faith, and become more like Jesus. If you're looking for a church home in Arroyo Grande, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church. Join us as we grow in God's Word, worship Jesus, and build authentic community together. Harvest Church is committed to Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study, and expository preaching that helps people grow in following Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more at www.agharvest.org.

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "For I am here says the Lord. I am here to give you that which you need, I'm here to encourage you, I'm here to liberate you, I'm here to raise you up and to give you victory. For behold I know every step. I see every weary word that has come from your lips, and behold this day I am among you I am with you and I call you this day My people of valor My people who are champions, the enemy may seem to be greater, but your Lord is with you." "What are you doing here? Why are you hanging out in a place you're not meant to be? I'm calling you out of that dark place, I'm calling you to a future, to a work to carry out before Me. Behold the enemy has done his best to dampen your spirit and to extinguish your fire, but I say I am with you, come out of this place of darkness says the Lord, and I will renew you and give you greater ministry than what you've known in the past."

Andrew Huberman Biography Flash a weekly Biography. In the past few days, Andrew Huberman's public story has revolved around a blend of high-profile media, ongoing business activity, and a few tantalizing hints to his fiercely guarded personal life, all of which continue to shape the long arc of his biography. The most biographically significant development is the continued impact of his marathon appearance on The Tim Ferriss Show, episode 876, titled “Dr. Andrew Huberman — Peptides, Performance, and Protocols.” Tim Ferriss and summary outlets like Shortform report that Huberman laid out detailed, protocol-level guidance on peptides, stress, and performance, emphasizing his core principle that “high morning cortisol, low evening cortisol” should anchor every health routine. This episode, released this week, is already being widely clipped and shared, reinforcing Huberman's position as a leading public architect of evidence-based health protocols and broadly expanding his influence into peptide and longevity culture. Closely tied to that is the ongoing circulation of his YouTube content, including recent episodes such as “Accelerate Learning & Increase Cognitive Capacity,” where he elaborates on new, hard, and social activities as the best evidence-backed tools for building cognitive capacity, a point echoed by neuroscience-focused accounts like BetterBrain on LinkedIn. These appearances and shares are consolidating his reputation not just as a sleep-and-focus guy, but as a broad systems thinker about brain optimization and learning. On the business and ecosystem front, Fortune reports that billionaire Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Foundation has purchased a massive Manhattan site to build the Ackman Oxman Institute for brain research. While Huberman is not named as a principal in the project, the institute's planned focus on rehab, longevity, and nutrition sits directly in his domain, and industry observers are already informally speculating that figures like Huberman could be drawn into advisory, collaborative, or visiting roles over time. That speculation remains unconfirmed; there is no verified reporting yet that Huberman is involved. Huberman's own platform continues to evolve: his Instagram reel inviting listeners to submit audio questions at HubermanLab.com/myquestion underscores his shift toward a more interactive, community-driven model, potentially influencing the future format of Huberman Lab episodes and deepening his relationship with a global audience. Meanwhile, a cluster of online commentary pieces, including Glam Fame Monitor and Harvest Church blogs, describe him as married to a partner in academia and explore his “quiet presence” of a wife or girlfriend. These posts rely on public records and limited disclosures but are not backed by major news outlets, so details of his relationship status and partner's identity should be treated as lightly sourced and partly speculative, consistent with his long-standing effort to keep his private life off the main stage. There are no widely reported major negative headlines, scandals, or career reversals about Huberman in the past 24 hours from primary news organizations; the current narrative is one of steady expansion of his protocols into mainstream performance and wellness culture, with growing entanglement between neuroscience, media, and high-end philanthropy. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Andrew Huberman, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Trouble is inevitable wherever people gather—even in the church. Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and conflict can threaten unity if they aren't handled biblically. In Acts 6, we see that the early church faced both internal challenges and external opposition, yet God continued to work powerfully through His people. In this message, Pastor Steve Henry shows how believers can respond to conflict in a way that honors Christ, preserves unity, and keeps the mission of the gospel at the center. Acts 6 records a complaint within the growing church as widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. Rather than ignoring the problem or allowing division to grow, the apostles responded with wisdom, appointed qualified servants, and remained devoted to prayer and the ministry of God's Word. The sermon also follows Stephen's faithful witness as he faced false accusations and persecution, demonstrating what it looks like to honor God even under intense opposition. Together, these events teach us three biblical principles: expect trouble, work through it, and honor God as you navigate it. Because of Jesus Christ, the church has hope even in seasons of conflict. As we submit to the Holy Spirit, pursue reconciliation, and remain faithful to God's Word, He can use even difficult circumstances to strengthen His people and advance the gospel. If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and experience authentic Christian community. We'd be honored to have you worship with us. At Harvest Church, we are committed to faithful Bible teaching through verse-by-verse study and expository preaching that helps people grow in following Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am, or learn more at www.agharvest.org.

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Opposition doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path. Sometimes faithfulness to Jesus leads directly into conflict, requiring us to decide whose voice we will ultimately obey. In Acts 5, the apostles face growing persecution, yet their response reminds us that God's calling is greater than the fear of man. As the early church continues to grow through miraculous healings and bold preaching, the religious leaders become consumed with jealousy and imprison the apostles. After God miraculously frees them, they don't run or hide—they return to the temple and continue proclaiming the gospel. This message explores what it means to obey God rather than men, why believers have been rescued for a purpose, and how God calls every Christian to boldly share "the words of this Life," even when it comes at a cost. Jesus not only forgives our sins—He frees us from the prison of sin and gives us a new purpose. Like the apostles, we are called to be witnesses of what we have seen and experienced in Christ, trusting Him to strengthen us as we faithfully follow wherever He leads. If you're looking for a church family in Arroyo Grande, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and build authentic community centered on the gospel. Whether you're looking for faithful Bible teaching, a verse-by-verse study through Acts, expository preaching, or a Christian sermon to encourage you in following Jesus, we pray this message strengthens your faith. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more at www.agharvest.org.

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "Set your eyes upon Me, for behold there is much trouble before you and a world that is set for My judgment. But you are My people and the sheep of My pasture I am your refuge and I will keep you. Behold I say unto you the hour grows late, hold fast, and I will keep My strong hand upon you and you shall prevail says the Lord."

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