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Meta Church is a church based in New York City, and we're committed to helping you experience the transformative power of Jesus in your life. In this weekly podcast from Pastors Ricky and Krista Ortiz, you'll hear messages that are encouraging, relevant to everyday life, and that will inspire you to take the next step in your journey with Jesus.
Anna Ortiz-Aragon, CEO & Founder of Align With Anna & The Pachamama Shift, is here to share her knowledge, wisdom & tribe for our collective expansion. As a former classroom teacher turned soulful entrepreneur - Anna talks business, energy, healing & ancestry. Check out the show notes for resources & to connect with our guests. Visit my website to www.alignwithanna.com to work with me 1-on-1. Visit The Pachamama Shift at www.thepachamamashift.com to learn more about our collective community.
What would your life look like if you lived with legendary faith? We read of the heroes of the faith such as Abraham, David, Moses, Paul, Peter, and others and often think that type of faith is impossible for us to have. But what if it wasn't?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
As Christians, we're taught that our lives should revolve around God. That God should be the center of our orbit. He is supposed to be at the center of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. This is what it means to "worship" God. And in this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares three things every Christian ought to know about true worship.…
Download the Prayer Checklist. Within each of us is a desire to connect with the Divine and reach out to a Power higher and bigger than ourselves. That's because God has created us with default settings and one of those default settings is the desire to pray. Sadly, many of us have turned this setting off or we've allowed it to get crowded out by f…
Throughout the New Testament – and especially in the book of Acts – there is one thing above all else that seems to elevate the church and, in the process, completely overhaul the lives of those who engage it.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
When we look back at 2022, we stand in awe of everything God did in and through our church! It's clear that God's hand was actively involved in restoring and reestablishing our church, which is why we're starting this new year by celebrating all that took place in the previous year. But at the same time, we know that God isn't finished! Nor are we …
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The Power of Life and Death | Pastor Krista Ortiz
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Did you know you have the power to bring life or death with your words? With your words, and the things you say, you have the ability to build someone up or tear them down.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Nobody likes a stingy person. Fortunately, Jesus was the opposite of stingy. His life and His actions were marked by generosity. In every situation and interaction, He opted to believe, do, and give the most generous thing possible.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Have you ever felt incapable of living up to God's standards of righteousness? Or does it seem like it's impossible to measure up, even though you've been told that's exactly what a Christian should do?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Did you know you are unlike any other living thing in the whole of creation? You are so distinct and so unique, that nothing in the entire universe comes close to matching your level of design...and that's on purpose!By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
What you believe about God will dictate how you act and engage with God. So, who is God to you? What do you believe about Him? What thoughts and ideas fill your mind? Few questions (and answers) in life matter as much as the answers to these questions.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
What if what God said about Himself is actually way different than the common perception people have of Him. For some people, it's easy to think of God as being angry or jealous or distant. And for others, they want a vengeful god who is just and wiping out anyone that does wrong. But the God of the Scriptures is so much more than that!…
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Blurred Visions of a Loving God | Krista Ortiz
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So many people believe God is always angry. Even more people grew up believing that if they did anything wrong, stepped out of line, or simply messed up – even if it was just once – that God would quickly strike them down in wrath. But this perception or belief couldn't be any further from the truth! The reality is that God does get angry, but not …
For many of us, the only love we have known has come with all sorts of qualifiers, conditions, and timelines. And one of the challenges when it comes to knowing and fully embracing God’s love, is the seemingly fleeting and temporary nature of the love we often experience in this material world. With realities such as these, it’s no wonder why you m…
Have you ever wondered: Will God really forgive me? What exactly does God forgive? Is there anything God doesn't forgive? Or does God's forgiveness have a limit? Then this message from Meta Church is one you absolutely don't want to miss!By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Who is God? Many people have formed beliefs, ideas, and thoughts about without ever considering what God actually said about Himself. You see, God has a name. And when He shared His name with the world, He told us all exactly what that name means and who He is, as well as who He isn't.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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Resume Transformation Talk With Inayah Baaqee
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Tune into this episode featuring Inayah Baaqee, Career Transformation Enthusiast and owner of Chrysallis Lab Career Consulting, as we discuss how to build the ideal resume. The do’s & don’t of resume writing, best practices & how to act like you’re dope & hold yourself to a higher standard. Reach out to Inayah & learn more about her services at htt…
God has given five gifts to the church – Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher – to equip us for the work and ministry He has called us into. It's up to us live and walk in those gifts, and this week's message offer practical steps to help you do exactly that!By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
This episode is all about basking in your magic, your wisdom & your greatness!!! Tune in for a simple practice to amplify your abundance & some practical tools tools to set you up for long-term success. We have some major Pachamama Shift updates including our new Board of Directors!! We also share a brilliant family trip with Ujima STL - visit www.…
Do you ever dream of what could be? For you life? For your finances? For your future? Our dreams usually start with some form of "What if...?" As in, "What if this came true? What if this really happened?" We all have dreams and hopes for what could be, and at Meta Church we're no different. We dream and believe for every person to experience and e…
Tune into this episode as we discuss how to be your best personal brand. The daily routine, the “tap in,” the grounding & preparation. Understanding your history, ancestors & gifts. Connect with Kesha Kent at https://www.mrskeshspeaks.com. Check out her books Networking It’s Your SUPERPOWER & Stuck.Stressed.Strained. Real stories about shifting you…
Chemistry can be a tricky thing to figure out and keep, but there is one thing that can help cultivate and accelerate the chemistry in a community faster than anything else. This one thing is essential if harmonic chemistry is what's desired in our church community.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
If you've ever suffered a broken bone or if you've ever lost the function of one of your body parts, then you know how much of an impact that disability can have on your entire body. Each body part is not only necessary, but vital, in allowing your body to fulfill and accomplish all that it's supposed to. In the same way, that's how it is with the …
We're living in a busy and hurried world. We're constantly on the go, moving from one thing to the next. On top of it all, most of us are either thinking about what could have been or where we will be next. But when we live this way, we miss out on the power of the present which has the power to radically transform people's lives!…
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The End Times, Scripture Contradictions, & Suffering
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Why does God allow evil to occur? Are we living in the end times? How do we deal with scriptural contradictions? These questions and more are what we're talking about on this week's "You Asked For It" message.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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Injustices, Women's Rights, Abortion, and Social Unrest
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What are we to make of all of the cultural and social issues taking place? From women's rights and abortion, to racism and injustice, what does the Bible have to say about these things? And what should we say and do about them?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Who defines sexual immorality? What does the Bible say about living together before marriage? Does God approve of divorce?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
We're kicking off our brand new series, YOU ASKED FOR IT, by answering questions like, "Can you lose your salvation?" "Does the Holy Spirit leave you?" How do you know if you have strong faith?" and many more!By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Few things are as frustrating or disappointing as seeing someone squander or spoil their purpose. Your purpose is such a gift – a privilege, really – and it should be stewarded in that way.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Have you ever struggled to know what your purpose is? Does it feel like everyone else easily, or naturally, walks in their purpose while your purpose seems to elude you? Maybe you've even been frustrated by the fact that hardly anyone can tell you exactly *how* to find your purpose. All of this has made you wonder: "Is God playing some sort of cosm…
Have you ever considered who you need to be in order to fulfill your purpose? So much time, energy, thought, and resources are expended on finding one's purpose, but very little consideration is given to who a person needs to become in order to fulfill their purpose.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
What am I here for? Is there more to life than this? What is the point of life? What is my purpose? Everyone has asked these questions and searched for the answers. We all want to believe there is more to this life and that who we are and what we do matters. There is something within our human existence that points to something greater.…
We all know what it feels like to not want to lose something that we've worked so hard to obtain. The satisfaction of stepping into that moment, or experiencing that achievement, is so rich and so sweet that we don't want it to be lost.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Learning something new about yourself is always surprising. But have you ever been surprised by something negative within you that you weren't previously aware was there?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Stepping into God's promises doesn't come easy. If you want to take hold of the promises of God for your life, then you're going to need some resilience and perseverance to fight the battles that will inevitably come before you. In fact, in some cases, you'll have to even chase down the enemy that's seeking to rob you of the things of God in your l…
What would it take for the church to be the type of place where people felt secure and safe to share their questions, struggles, or troubles? What if the church – our church, Meta Church – was actually the type of place people wanted to come to in times of uncertainty? What would it take for that to be possible?…
All the juicy details about what Align With Anna has been up to, the birth of The Pachamama Shift, our love of Ujima STL & the Rover App. Check out my website www.alignwithanna.com to work with me 1-on-1, The Pachamama Shift for our conscious collective at www.thepachamamashift.com, my favorite nonprofit Ujima founded by Nick & Nikia Speed www.ujim…
We've all been privy to certain performances that have been so compelling, so moving, and so awe-inspiring that it's caused us to respond with applause and enthusiasm. This is where we find ourselves in today's message from Joshua Chapter 6. - Complete the FIRST & BEST Inventory here: https://forms.gle/A9s77TBxg4LS5g6L8…
If the only difference between experiencing 60% of something good versus 100% of that thing was your level of self-preparation, would you prepare yourself? This is often the difference between seeing or hearing about the promises of God versus experiencing them for yourself.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
In every new season and every new venture, it's important that you know what you're getting yourself into before you get yourself into it. There are things you must account for and things you must consider if you want to ensure you will have success in this new territory.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
If God is calling us into a new season that's filled with potential and excitement, then why do we feel afraid and uncertain? And if it's God's promise to us, then why do we experience trouble or difficulty obtaining it? Shouldn't it come easily and without problems? These questions (and more) are the questions we often find ourselves asking as we …
Normal is such an easy thing to accept in our lives. Most of us would prefer to settle for normal and even be accepted as normal. But normal is not who we're called to be as followers of Jesus nor is it what we're supposed to return to. Jesus has called us and invited us into so much more.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Welcome to Easter Sunday at Meta Church! Today we're celebrating the resurrection with a message about something we all long for, yet struggle to find: HEALING! Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares a message this Easter about the healing and resurrection Jesus has offered to us all.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
The Palm Sunday is a story filled with expectation! People were hopeful and excited that Jesus had arrived to claim His crown and role as King. But just a few days later, when those expectations weren't met, they became disappointed and eager to have Jesus crucified for His perceived letdown.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Have you ever felt unprepared? Like wholly unprepared? Maybe you've felt that way in work or school; or maybe you've felt unprepared in a much more serious life situation where you felt like you had no idea how to navigate the situation before you. Feeling unprepared can create both fear and paralyzation. Jesus knew this, which is why He chose to p…
What if the Easter story was meant to be more than a once-a-year occurrence in our lives? What if the events leading up to Easter weren’t meant to remain isolated to that period of time, but rather serve as metaphors for how we engage the Easter message in our everyday lives? What if the lead up to Easter is actually a blueprint for how faith is li…
We wrap up our Kingdom Come series with a final exhortation to live out Jesus' Kingdom principles in this world. Prior to His death, Jesus said He would give us the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, meaning it's up to us to access it and unlock it in our world.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, there was one thing He told His followers they would need if they were going to live out His Kingdom principles. In fact, He even went as far as to instruct them *not* to leave until they had received this one thing… What was it that they needed? It was the Holy Spirit! According to Jesus, His followers needed the H…
Our Heavenly Father is proud of His children when they live and abide by His Kingdom principles. The challenge is that His Kingdom principles are often paradoxical in nature. On the surface, they seem contradictory, but when exercised we see that they lead to His Kingdom growing and advancing just as He intends. CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: On Instagram…
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*BONUS* Finding the Pearl | Interview with Dave Thompson
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"I would rather be led by God and live a life that isn't always going to be easy, but as long as stay close to God and His Kingdom, I have the best opportunity for living a successful life and reaching my full potential." – Dave Thompson In this conversation, Pastor Ricky Ortiz interviews Dave Thompson, a husband, father, business-owner, and entrep…
Whenever Jesus repeats Himself, and uses words like "Again" or "truly, truly" we ought to pay attention. There's a reason Jesus is saying the same thing over again and there's something that He wants us to know. And as He talked about our role in His Kingdom – how we pursue it and what we give up in search of it – He wanted us to know one major thi…
