Podcasts about reality church

Message originally given April 13, 2025 at Reality Church in Miami, Florida.

In this episode Caleb is joined by Jeremy Treat (PhD, Wheaton College) pastor for preaching and vision at Reality Church in Los Angeles, California and professor of theology at Biola University to discuss the doctrine of the atonement. Together they discuss things like: how the atonement relates to Christ's kingdom mission, how the atonement is a trinitarian accomplishment, how Christ reconciles God and sinners as well as heaven and earth, why theories or models are reductionistic, how penal substitution is at the center, and Scripture's multi-faceted approach to explaining the work of Christ.  Resources:  The Atonement: An Introduction by Jeremy Treat  The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology by Jeremy Treat The Cross of Christ by John Stott On the Incarnation by Athanasius Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ by Herman Bavinck Salvation Accomplished by the Son: The Work of Christ by Robert Peterson

"God is a God who can take us from ruin to restoration." "Hurt people hurt people...and restored people restore people." Tune in to hear more bars as Pastor Jeremy Treat from Reality Church of LA walks us through Nehemiah's story.    April 18th, 2024 Recorded in SAL101

Our world is obsessed with picking a side; especially when it comes to church.  Does God want churches to be missional or deep? Is a church's main job to disciple its people or reach the lost?   The Gospel calls us to do both! But what does that look like? Can you really be both deep and wide? Join me as I sit down with longtime friend and mentor, Lance Burch. Lance is the Pastor of Reality Church in Omaha, NE, and an incredibly gifted communicator and leader. May this conversation bless you as much as it did me!   Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our website and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST), either in-person or online! Chapelgate Young Family Ministry Questions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes? Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking. Editor & Producer – Constantine Hios   LINKS: Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast Google Podcast “In The Fire” Website Music composed by and used with permission of: AlexiAction    

When was the last time you encountered a story so inspiring that it left you reflecting on your own journey of faith and leadership? Gus Hernandez Jr., a catalyst for change in North American church planting, shares his remarkable transition from being his family's first believer to steering them, and countless others, towards ministry. As the Director of Sending Churches at the North American Mission Board and Executive Pastor at Reality Church in Miami, Gus unpacks the SEND Network's vision of fostering kingdom diversity and propelling the growth of new faith communities that aim to engage 1% of North America over the next decade. Venture with us into the inner workings of church dynamics, where we dissect the art of nurturing a sending culture. Hear time-tested strategies for developing potential church planters within your congregation by leveraging sending labs and identifying budding leaders among your members. We also discuss the interplay between multi-site church growth and leadership development, revealing the powerful impact of recognizing and cultivating the potential within those we lead. This conversation is a goldmine for anyone with a heart for empowering the next wave of church leaders.As we navigate the delicate balance of juggling multiple ministry roles, I share my personal strategies for managing a demanding schedule, setting healthy boundaries, and the underestimated value of rest. In the latter part of our conversation, we delve into the nuances of creating a disciple-making culture within home groups and the importance of building a feedback-rich environment. Gus's passion is infectious, and his leadership serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that through dedication and service, one can indeed ignite a renaissance within faith communities. Join us for this episode filled with profound insights and actionable wisdom, tailored to uplift and inspire your own mission.Show NotesThe Nonprofit Renaissance is Powered by Vers Creative. An award winning creative agency trusted by global brands and businesses.Follow @collinhokeFollow @heredesFollow @vers_creativeWork with Vers

Step into the virtual sanctuary with Stuart McPherson, a ministry pioneer from Lakeland Church.    Join us for an intriguing discussion on the emergence of Virtual Reality Church as Stuart provides a firsthand experience of Lakeland Church's journey into the realm of VR in exploring the fusion of ministry and technology.    Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a church leader curious about the evolving landscape of bridging faith and tech, this conversation with Stuart McPherson provides a captivating glimpse into the transformative opportunity of Virtual Reality and discipleship.   Show Notes:   Connect with Stuart McPherson and Lakeland Church  Stuart McPherson LinkedIn  Stuart McPherson Facebook Stuart McPherson Instagram Stuart McPherson Twitter Stuart McPherson Website   Lakeland Church Facebook Lakeland Church Instagram Lakeland Church TikTok Lakeland Church YouTube Lakeland Church Website   Connect with Nils Smith Nils Smith WebsiteNils Smith Facebook Nils Smith Twitter Nils Smith Instagram Nils Smith LinkedIn Social Media Church Discord This episode is brought to you by Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media management for your church

We've often heard it said that it is important to be evenly yoked. That Christians should marry other Christians - but why? Is this a recommendation from worried parents, or a biblical mandate that we should follow? What about dating a non believer? What about living with your significant other before marriage? Join host Andrew Marcus as he connects with pastor Matt Boga from Reality Church in Stockton California as they unpack what the Bible says and how we ought to navigate dating and marriage in the midst of what today's culture declares acceptable. 

“What does it mean to be Jesus Centered?”   Matt. 10:1-4 John Hau John Hau is the lead pastor at Reality Church in Vancouver — a community centered on the person, life, gospel, and hope of Jesus.  John is a father of three and is married to his wife, Sarah.  John loves to be active and enjoys playing soccer and hockey in his spare time.  

Join Reality Church Miami as Pastor Carlos Lollett takes us through Colossians 1:28-29 to help share the vision for Reality Church in 2023. Pastor Carlos walks us through the diamond of transformation that includes: Gospel Truth, Practices, Community, and Mission. For more information, please check out realitymiami.com and on Instagram @realitychurchmiami

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. I'm talking with Lance Burch from Reality Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He often explores and identifies current cultural phenomena and then tries to find a way to connect them to biblical truth. Listen in as Lance shares how to pay attention to the questions the culture around us is […]

Chestly Lunday isn't intimidated by virtual reality, atheist youth, Metaverse, or the new digital age. He embraces the challenge of finding a way to share the gospel of Jesus using new tools and strategies. Rather than feeling like you need to choose, Chestly encourages churches to get real about who they are called to reach so that discipleship can happen on a day-to-day basis. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. From personal productivity, to team leadership, to leading change, and almost any other leadership challenge you'll face, The Art of Leadership Academy has the answers to your questions—all for the fraction of what a typical conference or consultant would cost. To learn more and to get instant access to every single course, call, and training the Academy has to offer, go to www.theartofleadershipacademy.com. As a member of the Academy, I'd love to see and connect with you there. If you join, just search for my name on the App and send me a message! Resources mentioned in the episode: ChestlyLunday.comREVEAL Study from Willow CreekDigital Church Network Key insights from the episode: The two paradigms are 1) You have to be in a building to connect, and 2) you can connect no matter where you are. - Chestly LundayEverybody having the “church on internet” conversation is over 25. - Chestly LundayOur churches reach who they are perfectly designed to reach. - Chestly LundayNobody is for everybody because everybody doesn't show up to your church. - Chestly LundayIf you are not clear about who you are, then you'll get lost. - Chestly LundayCulture has been making disciples for decades, and it's better at it than the church is. - Chestly LundayInformation, experience, and relationship are the three pieces to transformation. - Chestly LundayIn the digital age, what you are going to see is the primary product of the church is not Sunday morning any more, it's discipleship. - Chestly LundayChestly's weekly Challenge: For the disciple: What is God saying to you, and what are you going to do about it? For the church leader: Figure out a discipleship process for your church. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We did an extensive study of everything that Jesus commanded of us and located 5 key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! Not only will you get results back immediately, but you will also be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Some not-so-key insights: Chestly wants Chris J's wardrobe consultant. Is Chestly trying to bring back four-hour sermons?Zach never got the Taco Bell Mexican pizza.Chestly has been waiting for Rosie, the house robot from the Jetsons, for a long time!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Join Reality Church Miami in celebrating our 1 year anniversary! Pastor Carlos Lollett takes us through Acts 11:19-27 to show that when the hand of God moves in a church, people radically turn their hearts toward him. For more information, please check out realitymiami.com and on Instagram @realitychurchmiami

Join us as we welcome Residential School Survivor, Frances Carlick for a conversation on healing and reconciliation. Presented in partnership with Reality Church @realitychurchvancouver , Artisan Church @artisan_church and Kitsilano Christian Community Church Frances Carlick “Ceene” is from the Tahltan and Kaska people from northern BC. She was born in a small village called Lower Post, BC alongside the Liard River. Frances is a second generation Residential School survivor. Her mother went to Lejac Residential School in the 1940's. Frances and her siblings attended Ed Lower Post Indian Residential School from 1957-1963, then moved to Coudert Residence (also a Residential School) in Whitehorse, Yukon. Frances is a retired teacher who taught Elementary School on Vancouver's Eastside for 24 years. Frances has been a member of the Vancouver Eastside Vineyard since 1993. Frances shares her journey of Healing and Reconciliation from her time in Residential Schools to now and how she was set free through the Gospel.

This is week one of a vision series at Reality Church of Santa Barbara. In this sermon Stephen Posey talks about the power of dreaming God-size dreams with God and partnering with God for their fulfillment—for His glory and our joy!

Psalm 126 is a song of ascents—an epic road trip song—a reminder that God was so good “back them” and God will continue to be good in the future, and that goodness is available to Him right now. Psalm 126 invites us to sing along, to remember dreams God gave us, dreams He's fulfilled, and dreams yet to come. Reality Church of Santa Barbara, it's time to dream again.

Virtual Reality is growing more popular, and recent news of a church offering a Virtual Reality attendance option has been spreading. Can Virtual Reality be successful for the church? Will the next step for apologetics' be Virtual Reality? Find out what Jon and our summer interns have to say.  

We're talking to global pioneer of Virtual Reality Church D.J. Soto about Church in the Metaverse. Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Godfrey shares with us the importance of transition moments in our lives, and to look out for what God is doing in these times. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 30 January 2022.

Ps Luke explores the role fear plays in how we relate to God who is 'perfect love', and why we need to learn to read the bible the way Jesus did. This message is an invitation to transform how you view your bible, and a challenge to consider afresh how we understand the story of God, humanity and the cross. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 23 January 2022.

Diane shares about how God is inviting us to step into the next chapter that He has for His church and our city. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 16 January 2022.

Brooke shares on the importance of not just living for God, but living with him, learning the unforced rhythms of grace, the power of the pause and not worrying about tomorrow. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 9 January 2022.

Dan shares that at Christmas we celebrate a very special baby, born supernaturally, for a very special purpose. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 19 December 2021.

Ps Leon shares from Acts 26 about the three archetypes that represent how we engage an encounter with God. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 12 December 2021.

Ps Brooke shares an impassioned word about having a dependence on God. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 5 December 2021.

Our good friend Andrew Stone preaches on the importance of bringing to mind the better covenant we have in Jesus, over all our circumstances. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 28 November 2021.

Ps Dan continues the Crazy Favour series today, encouraging us to put on maturity, wisdom and childlikeness in our faith in Christ. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 14 November 2021.

Special guest, Steve Scrimgeour, encourages us to step into God's joy even in the midst of troubling circumstances. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 7 November 2021.

Ps Dan Sheikh challenges us to embrace the problems that come with the promises of God. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 31 October 2021.

Ps Dan shares that God wants you to know and believe that God's favour is for you. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 24 October 2021.

Ps Gareth from Nations Church Belmont, shares a word based out of Matthew 7 about judgment. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 17 October 2021.

Ps Dan shares a word about being good stewards with our lives - our time, talents and treasure doesn't belong to us, but rather Christ. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 10 October 2021.

Ps Dan shares a message about Jesus being Lord and Saviour of our lives. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 3 October 2021.

Ps Luke shares a challenging message to see the world not through an us vs. them lens - but to take heed Jesus' words as found in Luke 4. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 19 September 2021.

Ps Dan shares with us an important word about asking, seeking and knocking on the door of God's heart so that the desires of our heart change in line with His will. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 12 September 2021.

In this inaugural episode of the Future Church Podcast, host Todd Wilson (President & CEO, Exponential) talks to DJ Soto about Virtual Reality Church.  The immersive capabilities of virtual reality have created a unique opportunity to create loving spiritual communities for a new type of mission field the world has never seen before. In 2016, DJ Soto experimented with church in VR. In 2017, he established the first church to exist in VR. The heart of his ministry is church planting, therefore they continue to plant churches in various “virtual reality cities.”  It is important that the Church is the first to technology, to spread the love of Jesus to the ends of the earth. As Christians, we need to allow ourselves to explore and experiment with new technology so we can create new avenues for people to meet Christ. Future Church Insights: 1. DJ talks about what the “metaverse” is: He defines the “metaverse” as a virtual reality digital universe that exists online. DJ notes that the uniqueness is that people can completely live their lives online in the metaverse community - it is the idea of collective virtual shared spaces and which is different from things that we've seen in the past.  2. DJ also addresses if community can be formed in VR: DJ points out that when you experience community in a VR type of way, it is at a different level of connection than other online platforms. There's this real relationship, real community.  3. How does VR add to the church experience? DJ points out that while church has typically been operating out of the information age, VR allows for church to become more experiential. Through VR church, he notes that scriptures have been able to imprint at a different level. “Particularly with new believers” who have doubt in their experience with scripture, VR  allows for a more experiential tactical way to experience their faith because “the scripture is all around them and the stories all around them”.  Goals and Desired Outcomes of Virtual Reality Church 1. To be a church-planting movement in the metaverse. 2. Empower people with their spiritual gifts and think of creative ways to express those gifts virtually. 3. Move the “church” from the Information Age to the Experience Age. Links:  VR Church This Pastor Is Putting His Faith in a Virtual Reality Church, Wired Magazine Article More of a reader? Download the transcription here. Quotes from DJ Soto: “There's a sense of authenticity that I've never experienced before. And I think that has been a very powerful part of the ministry of VR church is people have been able to come in to be who they are not be judged by, let's say weight or, you know, race or whatever, and they're able to interact in their authentic selves...They try to keep who they are in the physical world.”  “Well, I think about that verse where it says where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them. And at the core, if we have two or three in some remote virtual city gathered in the name of Christ and worship and prayer, discipleship and all those things and, we've just formed a church there.”

Tania Milic talks about walking and praying in the authority that we have in Christ. Recorded live at Reality Church, Sunday 29 August 2021.

As virtual reality becomes increasingly prominent throughout society, churches must assess how to respond thoughtfully and biblically. In this episode of the Grow Center's Entrepreneurial Ministry Leader's Podcast, our guest host Tracey Bianchi sits down with Darrell Bock to talk about the Virtual Reality Church. They talk about the risks (compromising the meaning of tangible worship) and opportunities (safely reaching persecuted churches) of integrating revolutionary technologies into the Christian life.

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/402303-dj-soto-virtual-reality-church-legitimate.html "It's not a little side thing that we're doing," says DJ Soto. "This is the body of Christ in the metaverse.”   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online! ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.comFind ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

From the printing press to radio to television, technological advancements have advanced kingdom work for centuries. Most of us have participated in virtual worship services or Bible studies. What’s coming next? As virtual reality becomes increasingly prominent, churches must assess how to respond thoughtfully and biblically. Dr. Darrell Bock walks us through a critical, theological, and pastoral evaluation of new technologies like virtual reality so that we can faithfully advance the gospel into the future. EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is on May 6!  REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX.  Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today!

In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Ed and Daniel are joined by Dr. Darrell Bock. Dr. Bock is a renowned New Testament Scholar, and currently holds positions as Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary. He has written over 40 books, the most recent of which is Virtual Reality Church: Pitfalls and Possibilities (Or How to Think Biblically about Church in Your Pajamas, VR Baptisms, Jesus Avatars, and Whatever Else is Coming Next), with Jonathan Armstrong, the topic of this week's episode; How do we respond thoughtfully and biblically to virtual reality technology and the changes it may bring?

Acton Line brings you a conversation with theologians Darrell Bock and Jonathan Armstrong, and Dan Churchwell — Acton’s director of program outreach. In this episode, they discuss the pros and cons of virtual reality and its impact on Christian worship. Bock and Armstrong recognize that the world is changing faster each day as we discover […]

Acton Line brings you a conversation with theologians Darrell Bock and Jonathan Armstrong, and Dan Churchwell -- Acton’s director of program outreach. In this episode, they discuss the pros and cons of virtual reality and its impact on Christian worship.Bock and Armstrong recognize that the world is changing faster each day as we discover new ways of navigating this seemingly infinite digital space. According to the World Economic Forum, we are entering into a Fourth Industrial Age. This age is characterized by a fusion of technologies that blur the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres. In their book, Virtual Reality Church, Bock and Armstrong layout a strategy on how to joyfully communicate the teachings of Jesus Christ through disruptive technologies in this new digital age. They examine how this can affect how we worship in person, but also how we can leverage virtual reality to evangelize the Christian faith where many are persecuted. Virtual Reality Church is a guide on how to integrate revolutionary technologies into our everyday Christian life to be better evangelizers. Virtual Reality Church Subscribe to Acton Institute Events podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there a role for virtual reality in church? New technologies continue to emerge and will become more prominent, but what are some of the risks and benefits of applying virtual reality for ministry purposes? Monday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, theologian Dr. Darrell Bock will have us considering the church’s relationship with revolutionary technologies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Dominic and Emily Balli. Dominic is a well-known Christian artist and currently pastors Reality Church in Ventura, California. In Part 1 of this interview, Dominic and Emily share the story of the pregnancy and birth of their son Nehemiah, and how God prepared them for their sons birth date and death date.

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Dominic and Emily Balli. Dominic is a well-known Christian artist and currently pastors Reality Church in Ventura, California. In Part 2 of this interview, Dominic and Emily share how God comforted them after the loss of their son Nehemiah and how God has used their story to comfort others.

My fellow INFJ, book loving friend, Chris Lazo shares the power of practicing Spiritual Disciplines.  Chris (or Lazo as most people call him) pastors Reality Church in Santa Barbara, CA.  Listen In.Links + Resources From This Episode:Follow Chris on InstagramGet Chris Lazo's FREE Training on Public SpeakingWatch His Sermons OnlineFind me on InstagramGet Our FREE Training On How To Find Profitable Amazon FBA ProductsQuestions, Feedback & Hello's: Email Me at Justin@FaithPlusBiz.com

Andrew Baughen from Reality Church, London poses Glen Scrivener questions about the faith gathered from many enquirers. 1. Is the God that Jews and Muslims believe in the same as the Christian God? 2. Is it possible to be a Christian and believe in evolution? 3. What would you have said to Charles Darwin? 4. Is the whole of scripture relevant today? 5. How can we trust that the entire Bible was breathed out by God? 6. Why would God allow the Coronavirus? 7. How should we think about all the different denominations of Christianity? 8. Should we pray to "Our Father...", or Jesus or the Holy Spirit, or...? 9. How do you pray? 10. Especially during lockdown married relationships are under strain. What help does Christianity give to maintaining good relationships.Support the show

Travis Weber of the Family Research Council on the Supreme Court non-decision on same-sex marriage.◾Russell Moore of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Council talks about Christians staying engaged in the public square.◾Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, addresses the problem with today's young people and their views on homosexuality and sexual sin.◾Merrill Matthews of the Institute for Policy Innovation calls out the IRS.◾Reggie Littlejohn of Women's Rights Without Frontiers talks about abortion in China.◾Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute refutes mainstream Darwinian arguments.◾Jerry Bridges talks about his new book “God Took Me by the Hand.”◾Britt Merrick of Reality Church in Southern California shares thoughts from his latest book, “Godspeed: Making Christ's Mission Your Own.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.