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This week we're putting The Tonearm's needle on tenor saxophonist Azar Lawrence.Lawrence is a veteran of Elvin Jones and McCoy Tyner's bands and a leader of his own group, The Azar Lawrence Experience, whose new album, Turn the Music Up, arrives September 25th.We talk about his unique relationship with Pharoah Sanders, dodging McCoy Tyner's broken piano strings, and how the fifty years between the first and latest recordings of his own songs trace his evolution as a musician.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Azar Lawrence's Turn The Music Up)—Dig DeeperArtist and Album:Visit Azar Lawrence at azarlawrence.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeTurn the Music Up (Trazar Records, September 25, 2026) — artist shopDiscography and video — Lawrence's own catalog page, as leader and sidemanShadow Dancing — the 1985 Riza album, reissued by Light in the AtticBridge into the New Age — the 1974 Prestige debut, with cover art by his brother Vincent CollierThe Cookers:The Cookers — the collective he joined alongside Billy Hart, Cecil McBee, George Cables, and Eddie HendersonAzar Lawrence at The CookersDavid Weiss — trumpeter and the band's organizer, who also sat in with Lawrence's group on the West CoastMentors and Collaborators:McCoy Tyner — five and a half years in the band, and the subject of the acoustic-piano argumentAtlantis — the 1974 Tyner album recorded live at Keystone Korner with Lawrence in the group; TALE's version of the title track opens side two of the new recordElvin Jones — NEA Jazz Master profile of the drummer who gave Lawrence his first major gigDark Magus — Miles Davis, recorded live at Carnegie Hall on March 30, 1974, the night Lawrence was called to the stage without warningWoody Shaw — the trumpeter from the after-hours group with George Cables, Larry Gales, and Candy FinchPharoah Sanders:Pharoah Sanders — NEA Jazz Master profileKarma — the 1969 Impulse! album containing "The Creator Has a Master Plan," which Lawrence covers on Turn the Music Up as a tribute"The Creator Has a Master Plan" — background on the Sanders–Leon Thomas compositionLos Angeles Roots:Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra — Horace Tapscott's ensemble, Lawrence's entry into the L.A. sceneHorace Tapscott — pianist, organizer, and the Arkestra's founderThe Lighthouse Café — the Hermosa Beach club where Lawrence first spent time around SandersConcerts by the Sea — Howard Rumsey's Redondo Beach room, 1971–1985, the other place they would go to hear himSpiritual Study:Alfred and Bernice Ligon — the Aquarian Book Shop and Aquarian Spiritual Center, where Lawrence studiedAlfred Ligon obituary — on the country's oldest Black-owned bookstore, opened in 1941 and destroyed in 1992Venues:Village Vanguard — where the line ran out the door for Tyner's band, and where McCoy sat in with Elvin on his birthdayNN North Sea Jazz Festival — where Cecil McBee joined Lawrence's quintetTeaching:UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Global Jazz Studies — where Lawrence has taught since 2024—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before stepping into a new section of Luke's Gospel, MetaChurch pauses to remember what God has already done.Throughout our journey in Luke, we've watched Jesus transform lives—and this week, we celebrate real stories from people whose lives have been forever changed by Him. Just as God instructed Israel to build memorial stones after crossing the Jordan, we pause to remember His faithfulness before moving into what's next. In this message you'll discover: ✅ Why God calls His people to remember ✅ Four powerful testimonies of life change ✅ How urgency, generosity, relationship, and trust shape discipleship ✅ Why your story is never beyond Jesus' reach ✅ How remembering God's faithfulness prepares us for what's next

LET IT GO—IT AIN'T WORTH IT! | Evangelist Beverly TynerYou can have your eyes fixed on Jesus while your hands are still holding onto the very thing slowing you down.In this powerful and much-needed message from Hebrews 12:1–2, Evangelist Beverly Tyner challenges us to lay aside every weight and run the race God has placed before us. Whether it is offense, fear, bitterness, regret, disappointment or something from your past—you cannot run freely while refusing to release it.Jesus wants to take you further, but it may be time to open your hands and LET IT GO!If this message speaks to you:

07/19/2026 - Sunday Morning Message at Pinheads Family Entertainment Center in Fishers, IN

After ten weeks in Jesus' most famous sermon, everything comes down to one question:"Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and don't do what I say?" (Luke 6:46)Jesus closes the Sermon on the Plain with a powerful illustration of two builders. Both experience the same storms. Both face the same pressure. But only one house stands.The difference wasn't the storm—it was the foundation.In this concluding message of The Kingdom Way, Pastor Clayton explains why following Jesus is more than hearing good sermons or agreeing with biblical truth. A life that withstands life's floods is built through daily surrender and obedience to Christ.

Why do we keep trying to change our behavior without changing our hearts?In Luke 6:43–45, Jesus teaches that every tree is known by its fruit. The problem isn't the fruit we produce—it's the root from which it grows.In this message from The Kingdom Way, Pastor Clayton explores Jesus' powerful illustration of trees, fruit, and the human heart. Our words, actions, and habits don't create who we are—they reveal who we are. Real transformation doesn't happen by trying harder; it happens when Jesus changes us from the inside out.The Kingdom of God isn't about behavior modification. It's about heart transformation.

Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by award-winning filmmaker, actress, writer, choreographer, editor, and now feature film director Breton Tyner-Bryan to discuss her highly anticipated feature directorial debut, Rhythm or Smooth. Set in the fiercely competitive world of ballroom dance, Rhythm or Smooth follows Ava, a young dancer chasing greatness while navigating ambition, class, sacrifice, and unexpected partnerships. Blending stunning choreography with emotional storytelling, the film is a powerful look at what it truly costs to pursue excellence. Before making her feature directing debut, Breton built an incredible reputation through award-winning short films including West of Frank, Bloom, Let Her Go, and Delusione, earning more than 150 international awards for her visually striking, character-driven storytelling. As an actress, she's appeared in hit series including The Penguin, Manifest, Gossip Girl, Billions, Divorce, The Knick, and Manhattan Love Story, while continuing to develop exciting new television, film, and stage projects. In this episode we discuss:

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Why is it so easy to see someone else's flaws—but almost impossible to recognize our own?In Luke 6:41–42, Jesus gives one of His most memorable illustrations: a person trying to remove a speck from someone else's eye while ignoring the log in their own. His words aren't simply about hypocrisy—they're an invitation to humility, repentance, and spiritual transformation.In this message from The Kingdom Way, Pastor Clayton explores how self-righteousness blinds us, why Jesus always begins with our own hearts, and how genuine transformation enables us to lovingly help others.The Kingdom of God doesn't begin by changing everyone around us—it begins by changing us.

Who is shaping your life?In Luke 6:39–40, Jesus tells two short parables that reveal one powerful truth: every one of us is becoming like someone.The question isn't whether you're being formed—it's who is forming you.In this message from The Kingdom Way, Pastor Clayton explores Jesus' warning about spiritual blindness, the danger of following the wrong voices, and what it truly means to become a disciple of Christ. If we're not careful, we'll spend our lives following blind guides instead of the One who gives sight.Jesus doesn't simply want better behavior—He wants transformed people who reflect His character.

Jesus' teaching in Luke 6:37–38 may be one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible.What does it really mean to "judge not"? Does Jesus forbid discernment? Why do we find it so easy to excuse our own failures while condemning the failures of others?In this message from our Kingdom Way series, we explore how judgment, condemnation, forgiveness, and generosity reveal the true condition of our hearts. Jesus exposes our tendency to demand mercy for ourselves while withholding it from everyone else—and then invites us into a radically different way of living.The Kingdom of God is built on mercy, forgiveness, and grace. The question is: will we live that way?

What if everything you believe about success, happiness, and blessing is backwards?In this episode of the MetaChurch Podcast, Pastor Clayton and Sherri Richard (Everyday Truths) dive deep into Luke 6 and Jesus' Sermon on the Plain. Together they unpack the Beatitudes and Woes, exploring why Jesus calls the poor, hungry, grieving, and rejected "blessed" while warning those who place their security in wealth, comfort, and approval.They discuss:✅ Why Jesus turns worldly values upside down✅ The hidden danger of seeking approval and status✅ Social media, identity, and the need to be liked✅ Finding security in God instead of circumstances✅ Living with a "Pilgrim's Perspective"✅ How the Kingdom of God changes life right nowIf you've ever struggled with fear, control, comparison, or wondering where true fulfillment comes from, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Send us Fan MailCompetitive ballroom dance just got a whole lot more intense. This week on Entertain This!, we're hanging out with award-winning creator Breton Tyner-Bryan to dissect her brilliant new feature film, Rhythm or Smooth.Breton gives us the inside scoop on directing, editing, and acting in her own feature debut, which tracks a rising dancer (Kiree Brooks) partnered with a prodigy champion who is secretly moonlighting as an escort to support his family. We talk about the intersections of ambition and class, the grueling choreography, and why this visually stunning drama needs to be next on your watchlist.  Support the show

Jesus said:“Blessed are you when people hate you…”That may be one of the most difficult teachings in the entire Sermon on the Plain.Jesus isn't saying you're blessed simply because people dislike you. He's asking a deeper question:Whose approval matters most?In a world obsessed with validation, acceptance, popularity, and influence, followers of Jesus face a constant temptation to compromise truth in exchange for approval.In this message, we explore: • what Jesus meant by being hated for His name • why approval is often the reward of compromise • the danger of living for validation • how Daniel stood firm under pressure • and how to follow Jesus without compromise

Jesus said:“Blessed are you who weep now…”and“Woe to you who laugh now…”Was Jesus against joy?Not at all.In Luke 6, Jesus isn't talking about emotions on the surface—He's talking about the condition of your heart.Can you still feel what God feels?Can you still grieve over sin?Can you still be moved by suffering?Can you still hear the conviction of the Holy Spirit?In this message, we explore:• what Jesus meant by weeping and laughing• how hearts become hardened• the dangers of cultural drift• how King David lost sensitivity to God• and how God restores a broken heart

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Do you think AI will have an impact on science? You are wrong. It will not–it already does. The annual International Conference on Information Systems received over 1,000 more paper submissions this year. Our main journals report a 20%, 40%, or even 100% increase in submission numbers. This could be great if these papers were good, if we simply saw more and better research being produced. Problem is: We don't. What we see is an AI slop tsunami of less readable papers, hastily produced, with marginal insights if any. How should we handle this situation? We discuss a few possible levers on the supply and demand side of research that we as a field could implement. References Gartenberg, C., Hasan, S., Murray, A., & Pierce, L. (2026). More Versus Better: Artificial Intelligence, Incentives, and the Emerging Crisis in Peer Review. Organization Science, 37(3), https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2026.ed.v37.n3. Ho, S. Y., Recker, J., Tan, C.-W., Vance, A., & Zhang, H. (2023). MISQ Special Issue on Registered Reports. MIS Quarterly, https://misq.umn.edu/call_for_papers/registered-reports. Liang, W., Zhang, Y., Cao, H., Wang, B., Ding, D. Y., Yang, X., Vodrahalli, K., He, S., Smith, D. S., Yin, Y., McFarland, D. A., & Zou, J. (2024). Can Large Language Models Provide Useful Feedback on Research Papers? A Large-Scale Empirical Analysis. NEJM AI, 1(8). https://doi.org/10.1056/AIoa240019 Saunders, C. (2005). Editor's Comments: Looking for Diamond Cutters. MIS Quarterly, 29(1), iii–viii. Tyner, A. H., Abatayo, A. L., Daley, M., . . . Errington, T. M. (2026). Investigating the Replicability of the Social and Behavioural Sciences. Nature, 652(8108), 143–150. Dennis, A. R., Valacich, J. S., Fuller, M. A., & Schneider, C. (2006). Research Standards for Promotion and Tenure in Information Systems. MIS Quarterly, 30(1), 1–12.

What if the people we think are “winning” are actually losing?Jesus begins His most famous sermon by completely flipping the scoreboard upside down.“Blessed are the poor…”“Woe to the rich…”But Jesus is not teaching a poverty gospel.He's exposing where we place our security.Do we trust:• money?• success?• comfort?• influence?• ourselves?Or are we completely dependent on God?This message explores:• what “poor in spirit” really means• why self-reliance is spiritually dangerous• Abraham's radical dependence on God• Paul's shocking perspective on life and death• and why the Kingdom of God belongs to those who trust Jesus completely

We all hunger for something.Approval. Comfort. Success. Relationships. Pleasure. Escape.But Jesus says:“Blessed are you who are hungry now…”and“Woe to you who are full…”Why?Because hunger is not just about your stomach.It's about your soul.In this message from Luke 6, we explore:• what Jesus meant by spiritual hunger• why exhaustion makes us vulnerable• how Esau traded his destiny for temporary satisfaction• why instant gratification destroys purpose• and how only Jesus can truly satisfy the human soul

The virtuoso pianist, Ruth Slenczynska was the last living student of Sergei Rachmaninoff. She began performing at the age of four, and was once reputed to be the greatest child prodigy since Mozart.From the Australian outback to the forefront of British science, Dame Bridget Ogilvie was the daughter of sheep farmers who went on to help make the UK a leader in biomedical research.Labour MP, Tony Worthington, survived a violent ambush in Somaliland and played a role in the Northern Ireland peace talks.Crown prosecutor, Russel Tyner KC, was a pioneer in the prosecution of cyber-crime.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Ben Mitchell Assistant Producer: Lowri Morgan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea KennedyArchive: BBC News, 12/01/2019; BBC, Hunting the Lorry Killers, 03/11/202; BBC, Eureka, 08/01/1997; BBC, Newsnight, 25/10/1999; BBC, Current Account, 16/10/1979; BBC, Reporting Scotland, 11/02/1994; BBC, Newsline, 06/05/1997; BBC, Panorama, 18/03/2003

In this concluding episode of their conversation, Jeff shares with Brett about personal experiences he has had since pursuing life in the power and gifting of the Holy Spirit.

We devote enormous time and effort to developing a research idea, crafting a research design, executing a study, and then writing and polishing a paper – only to then find out that the reviewers do not find our contribution interesting enough to publish the paper. Years of work—wasted. There must be a better way. Thankfully, Murat Tarakci has an idea - flipping the script: deal with demand uncertainty first and with empirical uncertainty second. But before you do that you still need to ask one key question: Is this project worthy of me? Tune in to find out. References Pienta, D., Vishwamitra, N., Somanchi, S., Berente, N., & Thatcher, J. B. (2025). Do Crowds Validate False Data? Systematic Distortion and Affective Polarization. MIS Quarterly, 49(1), 347–366. Fewer, T. J., & Tarakci, M. (2025). CEO Political Partisanship and Corporate Misconduct. Academy of Management Journal, 68(2), 357–379. Sting, F. J., Tarakci, M., & Recker, J. (2024). Performance Implications of Digital Disruption in Strategic Competition. MIS Quarterly, 48(3), 1263–1278. Christensen, C. M. (1997). The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail. Harvard Business Review Press. Schumpeter, J. A. (1934). The Theory of Economic Development. Harvard University Press. Utterback, J. (1994). Mastering the Dynamics of Innovation: How Companies Can Seize Opportunities in the Face of Technological Change. Harvard Business Review Press. Christensen, C. M., McDonald, R., Altman, E. J., & Palmer, J. E. (2018). Disruptive Innovation: An Intellectual History and Directions for Future Research. Journal of Management Studies, 55(7), 1043–1078. Tyner, A. H., Abatayo, A. L., Daley, M., Field, S., Fox, N., Haber, N. A.,. . . Errington, T. M. (2026). Investigating the Replicability of the Social and Behavioural Sciences. Nature, 652(8108), 143–150.

How do you keep score in life?Money?Success?Comfort?Approval?Status?In Luke 6, Jesus begins His most famous sermon by completely flipping the scoreboard upside down.The people everyone thought were “winning”… Jesus warns.The people everyone pitied… Jesus calls blessed.Because the Kingdom of God operates differently.This message explores:• Why we don't naturally know how to “win” in life• How culture trains us to keep the wrong score• The difference between revelation and religion• Why Jesus focuses on the INSIDE before the outside• And what it means to live with a Pilgrim's PerspectiveIf you don't know how to keep score…you don't know how to win.

When Jeff Tyner went trekking in the Himalayas with a friend, he had no idea he was about to learn about the power of the Holy Spirit in a way he had never dreamed of. In this, part 3 of Brett's interview with Jeff, we learn how this propelled him forward in his pursuit of the convergence of Word and Spirit.

This moment in Luke 6 isn't random…It's the turning point of human history.Jesus goes up a mountain.Prays all night.Chooses 12.Comes down—and everything changes.This is where the mission shifts.This is where the Church begins.This is where God's plan expands beyond one nation to ALL nations.In this message, we unpack:• Why Jesus chose exactly 12 disciples• The connection between Moses and Jesus• How this fulfills God's promise to Abraham• The shift from demonstration → declaration• And how YOU fit into this story todayThis isn't just history.This is your invitation.

Rob Tyner's Best Friend. Lester Bang's confidante. One of Townes VanZandt's favorite songwriters. Motown's Bob Babbitt played for him. The one and only Gil Clark has breached the Michigan Music enigma, as a folk musician, rock and blues bassist, first call vocalist, record store owner, and friend to rebel-rousing stars. From the late '70s to now, Clark has immersed himself as a musician and Michigan music touchstone for all of his adult life. His stories are unmatched and his music is still being sought after. Now he wants to share his story.     Here in part 1 of 2, Clark takes us to Tyner's house, gigs a the Old Miami with Tyner and Rodriguez, guitar lessons from Mike Skill of the Romantics, hangs with Dennis 'Machine Gun' Thompson, Cub Koda inspiration, tours with Destroy All Monsters/Niagara and Ron Asheton, Rockets love, and tours with Michael Katon. That's just the tip of the iceberg here. Did we mention he is in the Jim DeRogatis book, Let It Blurt: The Life and Times of Lester Bangs? Do yourself a favor and hit play, NOW!

Pastor Clayton and Pastor Tony reflect on Luke 4–6 and the tension between religion and relationship. From personal stories of faith to Jesus' radical teaching in the Beatitudes, this conversation challenges how we view church, purpose, and the Kingdom of God.Key Topics:Religion vs relationship with GodWhy Jesus challenged religious systemsThe Beatitudes explainedWhat it means to live the “Kingdom Way”Your role in the mission of Jesus

Jeff Tyner returns to Sound of Truth to share about his journey to a convergence of Word and Spirit.

Religion saw a problem to use.Jesus saw a person to heal.In Luke 6, a man with a shriveled hand walks into the synagogue looking for hope—but the religious leaders see him as leverage.They don't care about healing.They care about control.And Jesus?He walks straight into the trap… and flips everything.This message explores:• How religion uses people instead of loving them• Why legalism misses the heart of God• What the Sabbath was actually meant for• The moment that pushed Jesus toward the cross• And why Jesus still chooses you over the systemJesus didn't avoid the trap…He stepped into it—because you were worth it.

Jeff Tyner joins Brett to share his conversion story at 15. He also shares about his time as a student at Texas A&M, which coincided with the tragic bonfire collapse of 1999 and a growing hunger for God among the Christian students.

The problem wasn't the Sabbath… it was authority.In Luke 6, religious leaders accuse Jesus' disciples of breaking the rules—but Jesus reveals something deeper:They didn't misunderstand the law…They misunderstood Him.This message explores:• Why religion gets stuck in the details• How we miss God by focusing on the wrong things• What the Sabbath was really about• Why Jesus didn't come to fix religion—He came to replace it• And what it means to live under His authorityThis isn't about rules.It's about who's in charge of your life.

We're hoopin this week on The Disness as we talk about the original Air Bud film! Kaylee, Smalltown, and Jordan are joined by Keegan "Keke" Tyner as they discuss the film, the cast and crew, the life of Buddy the dog, they share their opinions and reviews, and so much more!Follow us on Instagram: @DisnessPodcast

What if the moment that changed everything… came down to one word?In John 20, Mary Magdalene stands in a garden, overwhelmed with grief, believing that Jesus is still dead. The tomb is empty, hope feels lost, and nothing makes sense.Then Jesus speaks.“Mary.”In this Easter message, we explore one of the most powerful and personal moments in the resurrection story—when Jesus reveals Himself not through spectacle, but through relationship.This message will help you understand:Why we all long for “paradise”How pain and brokenness shape our livesWhy Jesus was buried in a gardenWhat the resurrection really means for YOUAnd how Jesus is still calling people by name todayNo matter where you've been or what you're carrying—this message is an invitation for you.---

In Luke 23, Jesus is on the cross—the center of human history, the turning point of all creation.And yet, in this moment, Luke draws our attention to two unexpected characters: two criminals hanging beside Him.Why?Because in their responses, we see ourselves.Both men are at the end of the road. No escape. No future. No second chances.  But they respond in completely different ways.One mocks Jesus.  One humbles himself before Him.One demands rescue from consequences.  One asks for mercy for his soul.This repentant thief—known in history as Dismas—shows us something powerful:The end of your road can be the beginning of God's plan.In this message, we explore:- why pain and brokenness trace all the way back to Eden- how every human tries to “cope” their way back to paradise- why our strategies always fall short- the difference between immaturity and true repentance- what it means to come to Jesus with humility at the end of yourself- and the shocking promise Jesus makes: “Today you will be with me in paradise”The word “paradise” doesn't just mean heaven.  It means the King's Garden.And through the cross, Jesus makes a way back.---

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In Luke 5, Jesus makes a startling claim through two simple parables: new cloth does not belong on old garments, and new wine does not belong in old wineskins.At first, the religious leaders were trying to figure Jesus out. Was He just a reformer? A contrarian? A teacher with some fresh ideas? Could His movement fit inside the old religious system they already knew?Jesus' answer is clear: no.He did not come to patch up an old system. He came to replace it.The Kingdom Way cannot be squeezed into old frameworks. You cannot cut out the parts of Jesus you like and patch them onto the life you already want to keep living. You cannot pour the life of Christ into the containers of culture, pride, self-rule, or religion and expect it to hold.Jesus offers more than spiritual fixes.  He offers an entirely new life.In this sermon, we look at:- why old garments and new garments are incompatible- why new wine bursts old wineskins- how culture and self-righteousness distort the voice of Jesus- why many people prefer what is old, even when Jesus offers something better- how the cross makes us into a completely new creationJesus did not come to improve your old life.  He came to give you a new one.---

In Luke 5:33–35, Jesus is asked a question that reveals something massive about who He is and how His followers should live.Why do the Pharisees fast?  Why do John the Baptist's disciples fast?  And why don't Jesus' disciples fast?Jesus answers with a metaphor that would have stunned His audience: He calls Himself the Bridegroom.In the ancient Jewish world, a wedding worked very differently than today. A groom would leave to prepare a home for his bride. The bride would wait, staying ready for the day he returned. When he came back—with shouting and the sound of a trumpet—the wedding feast would begin.Jesus tells them: you don't fast while the groom is present. You celebrate.But then He gives a prophetic warning: the time will come when the groom will be taken away.This moment points directly to the cross, the ascension, and the age we live in right now. The Church is the bride waiting for the return of the Bridegroom.That's why fasting matters.Fasting confronts our comfort.  Fasting reminds us this world is not the feast.  Fasting trains us to stay watchful.  Fasting fuels the mission of inviting others to the wedding feast of the Lamb.One day the trumpet will sound.  The Bridegroom will return.  And the feast will begin.The question is: will we be ready?---

Luke 5:17–26 is the passage that launched MetaChurch and gave us our mission: WE DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET PEOPLE TO JESUS.In a packed house filled with religious leaders, four friends refuse to let a blocked door stop them. They unroof the roof, lower their paralyzed friend to Jesus, and watch Jesus do what only God can do—forgive sins and restore a life.This is a collision of kingdoms: empty religion that occupies space vs. faith that fights for people. And it's a reminder that the greatest miracle isn't legs that work again—it's a soul made new.When religion blocks the door, love comes through the roof.---

Israel spent 400 years in Egypt. Even after God rescued them, Egypt was still in them.In Luke 5:15–16, Jesus models a different rhythm. As His popularity explodes and the crowds grow, He withdraws to the wilderness to pray.Why?Because the wilderness is not punishment. It's purification.God empties His people of Egypt and fills them with faith. And if Jesus needed time in the wilderness to resist the temptation to “skip the cross and take the crown,” how much more do we?If you are never intentionally emptied, you will be accidentally filled by the world.The wilderness is not where we retreat.The wilderness is where we get ready.---

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In Luke 5:12–14, Jesus does the unthinkable—He touches a leper.Leprosy wasn't treated as a sickness. It was treated as death. Isolation. Exile. Shame. The living dead.But when this man falls before Jesus and says, “If you are willing…,” Jesus responds with both power and compassion: “I am willing.” And immediately, everything changes.This message reveals the Kingdom Way—Jesus doesn't just restore people FROM death. He restores them TO community. Grace brings us back to life, and it brings us back home.

This week we spent one long day in Capernaum—from the synagogue to a home to sunset and into the next morning.

This week, we began Luke 5 with one of the most familiar scenes in the Gospels: Jesus calling His first disciples. But we slowed down to see what we usually miss.

JOIN US as we discuss the contract killing of Rudolph Tyner, by the “Meanest Man in America”. RIP to the victims

In this message from our FULFILLED journey through Luke, Pastor Clayton teaches Luke 4:38–39, where Jesus heals Simon Peter's mother-in-law in a quiet, intimate moment after the synagogue.We see the Kingdom Way on display—not spectacle, but compassion. Jesus stands over the vulnerable, rebukes sickness with authority, restores what was lost, and calls people back into purpose. This passage reveals a powerful pattern for every believer: Healing, Rising, and Serving.If you've been healed by Jesus but hesitant to fully rise and follow, this message calls you to step out of the sickbed and into the life God restored you for.

This week, we continued our FULFILLED journey as Jesus began demonstrating the Kingdom Way with His first recorded miracle in Luke—driving out a demon in the synagogue at Capernaum.Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see how God is moving at MetaChurch.Support the show

Most of us know the words of the Lord's Prayer… but very few of us know how to actually pray like Jesus.In this message, Pastor Clayton walks through Matthew 6:9–13 and shows why this is not just “The Lord's Prayer” or a rote “Our Father,” but a MODEL PRAYER Jesus gave to teach His followers *how* to pray, not just *what* to say.Clayton connects this to MetaChurch's new focus on corporate prayer and our conviction from last week: if we want Acts 2 power, we need Acts 1 inputs—waiting, praying, and making space for the Holy Spirit to move.We walk through the prayer in four movements:RELATIONSHIP – “Our Father in heaven…”  Before anything else, Jesus teaches us to approach God as a perfect Father who is both closer than close and bigger than big. Prayer starts with identity and relationship, not performance or formulas.REVERENCE – “Your name be honored as holy…”  We realign around who is at the center. In a culture obsessed with building our own name, Jesus teaches us to refocus on *His* name. God is set apart—there is no one like Him in character, power, or love.REIGN – “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…”  This is the collision point: God's Kingdom versus our little kingdoms. Prayer is where we surrender the crown, lay down our attempts to be our own god, and align our lives with His will and purposes. This is where real power and freedom begin.REQUESTS – “Give us… forgive us… lead us… deliver us…”  Only after relationship, reverence, and reign does Jesus move to requests—provision, forgiveness, reconciliation, protection, and deliverance from the evil one. Our needs absolutely matter to God, but Jesus shows us *where* they belong in the conversation.Clayton reminds us:Prayer is not primarily about moving God to us.  Prayer is primarily about moving us to God.As MetaChurch steps into a new season of making space for corporate prayer in every service, this message is meant to equip you to step into those moments with confidence—not as a spectator, but as a son or daughter talking to your Father.— CONNECT WITH METACHURCH  Join us in person or online every Sunday:  https://metachurch.tvGIVE TO THE MISSION  Your generosity fuels our mission to do whatever it takes to get people to Jesus.  https://metachurch.tv/giveSTAY CONNECTED  Subscribe for weekly messages and updates:  https://www.youtube.com/metachurch?sub_confirmation=1  Follow MetaChurch on Social Media:  www.instagram.com/meta_church  www.tiktok.com/@metachurch_officialSupport the show

This week, we celebrated seven years of MetaChurch and looked at how God is leading us into 2026. The message centered on a spiritual rhythm seen throughout Scripture: WORK FOR 6 — REST ON 7.Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see how God is moving at MetaChurch.Support the show

We are eight short days away from celebrating Jesus' birth, and we have the perfect story to focus your eyes on the gift of our Savior!   Joy Tyner, from our Trussville, Alabama community, shares her story of God's pursuing love and overwhelming strength as she walked through the devastating loss of her two daughters. While Joy's journey is one of unimaginable heartbreak, it is also one that will leave you filled with hope and gratitude this Christmas season as Joy challenges you to live with intentional obedience towards God and love towards others. ________________________________________________     VERSE OF THE WEEK: "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." 1 John 4:9   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: During the Christmas break, begin each morning with intentionality, asking the Lord what you can do for Him.    Links:   Thank you to King Cotton for being one of StoryTellers Live's ministry sponsors! Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Joy and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a bonus story from Dina Long, who shared at our Trussville live gathering.   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.