Best Storyline Church Podcasts (2025)

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Do You Want To Be Made Well? 43:09

3h ago43:09

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In this message, Jeffrey Rosario revisits John 5 to reflect on the story of Jesus’ encounter with the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.By Jeffrey Rosario

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Most of the revolutionary leaders of history were counter-cultural. They fixed something most people knew was wrong. Jesus did something very different, and nothing illustrated that more than what was explored at Storyline's Gathering. The band performed songs by Phil Collins, Carly Simon, Ben Rector, and May Erlewine.…

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Chapter 9-Sherman Douglas HS, Parkland, FL 27:52

4h ago27:52

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Send us a text The warning signs were there; the kid had complaints against him in 2016 and 2017. Yet he was deemed ready and able to buy an AR-15 and kill students at a high school with it. This is the story of a talented young woman drawn unwittingly into the killer's Circle of Hell because of her amazing ability, and her determination not to let…

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Logos 41:00

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The ancient Greeks believed that all of reality is undergirded by one essential principle of truth that forms the basis for all rational thought. They called it “the logos.” The bold claim of the New Testament is that the logos became flesh in Jesus Christ.By Ty Gibson, Nathan McKee

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The Map to the 2nd Ring

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Jesus said a lot of things that didn't seem to make sense. This week, we looked at one of the most confusing... that becomes an absolute beauty when we realize what He was inviting us into. The band performed songs by Bruce Springsteen, Stephen Wilson Jr., David Ramirez, and more.By Mike Gathright

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The Upward Spiral

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How we start something often determines our trajectory moving forward. Jesus seemed to be thinking about this as he began his public ministry. This past Sunday, we considered how Jesus started and what it means for us. The band performed songs by Adele, Florence and The Machine, and more.By Mike Gathright

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Church is Changing: Episode 63 – Dan Pezet 42:02

12d ago42:02

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Dan Pezet is district superintendent in Charlotte, North Carolina, with urban, suburban, and rural churches. Paul Nixon considers this district a microcosm of American Methodism east of the Rockies. In this episode, Paul poses many of the same questions to Dan that he and Beth Estock explored in the year end episode of 2024. This is a conversation …

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Church is Changing: Episode 64 – Wayne Grewcock 30:32

20d ago30:32

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What is possible with twelve elderly people in an old church building? Listen to this conversation with Wayne Grewcock, who led this group of bright-eyed people to reimagine sacred community online. Listen to Shoreline’s origin story and the impact this ministry is having as it ripples out on multiple platforms.Click here to learn more about Shorel…

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Chapter 8-PULSE Nightclub, Orlando, FL 53:18

12d ago53:18

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Send us a text At the time the largest mass shooting in U.S. history; and who should be there but two very successful young men, celebrating their birthdays on the same day, with dreams of travelling the world. Those dreams are shattered; in its place a new family, a new purpose, and a chance to, if not right this hideous wrong, at least to doing s…

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The Path of Peace to Us

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Christmas promises one thing over and above everything else. What is it? Why did we need it? What was it for? These are the questions we explored together at Storyline's Gathering. The band performed songs by The Eagles, U2, Kacey Musgraves, Sia, Lauren Daigle, and more.By Mike Gathright

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Chapter 7-Emanuel AME Church Charleston SC 28:20

25d ago28:20

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Send us a text Samuel Ronald Terrance. No school after 7. Numbers runner from 7-15. Impregnates 2 13 year old girls and kills his first 2 men at age 15. Contract killer, making millions by age 36. Convicted, sent to Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta for 20 years...Yet it's when he gets OUT that the story gets interesting! He'll meet someone who'll ma…

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Receiving the Gift

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Many times receiving a gift is much more difficult than giving one. This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, they considered the gift of Christmas and how to receive it. The children sang some Christmas carols, and the band performed songs by Leon Bridges, Joan Osborne, and Aundrey Assad.By Mike Gathright

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Chapter 6-Inland Regional Center, San Bernadino, CA 22:12

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Send us a text Remmy Ramirez was a very shy man, until he got behind the lens of a camera; then he was friendly, confident, brilliant. That all changed one morning at a training for City of San Bernardino employees, when a "Mutt and Jeff" husband/wife team came in with AR-15 automatic weapons..... "Somehow this has become routine! The reporting is …

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The Hope of Christmas

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It's officially the Christmas season! This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, they explored why Christmas is the season of hope and what that could mean for our everyday lives. The band performed songs by Bob Dylan, Pink, James Bay, and more.By Jill McNabnay

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Church is Changing: Episode 62 – 2024 Year in Review 32:01

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In this final episode of 2024, Church is Changing hosts Paul Nixon and Beth Estock reflect on trends and issues of parish ministry that marked the year now ending.By Church is Changing

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Turning Tables

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In the Sunday prior, we explored how Jesus' first public act speaks louder than words in revealing who God is and what He offers us. Now, we consider Jesus' second public act and what it signifies about who we are and what we need. The band performed songs by Shania Twain, Adele, Lauren Daigle, and more.…

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Church is Changing: Episode 61 – Samuel Lacher & Moritz Mosebach 36:16

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In this episode, host Paul Nixon interviews two young German United Methodists, Samuel Lacher and Moritz Mosebach. Samuel and Moritz reflect on shifts happening in German Methodism that are leading to more success in engaging young adults. The key is a re-emphasis on encounter – an idea as old as the Gospels and prominent in evangelism theory acros…

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The God of the Feast

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This Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, a new series began about the actions of Jesus and what they "say" about who God is. The band performed songs by Taylor Swift, Adele, Coldplay, John Legend, and more.By Mike Gathright

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Chapter 5-Virginia Tech-April 16, 2007 26:08

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Send us a text Gerry Peters was the son of THE broadcasting Power Couple in Washington, DC. He had brains, looks, and was progressing toward a summa cum laude degree in Journalism. At Virginia Tech. In 2007. Where Gerry found himself in the wrong classroom at the wrong moment. "Somehow this has become routine! The reporting is routine, my response,…

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Are You Sure?

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In a world full of questions, unmet expectations, and doubt, it's natural to seek answers. Many sought guidance toward a promised land where uncertainties fade away. However, if that desire is inherent, why did it often feel so elusive? In this episode, the band plays songs by Matisyahu, The Avett Brothers, Tenille Townes, and Will Reagan.…

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Church is Changing: Episode 60 – Storyline Community PDX 42:38

2M ago42:38

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How does transformation happen? Anna Hoesly and Stori Long would say – one story at a time, especially when you believe that everything that is needed can be unearthed and nurtured through listening deeply to our sacred stories in community.If you are interested in the inherent simplicity in building beloved community through story, you won’t want …

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Chapter 4-Readiness Processing Center, Fort Hood TX Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 22:32

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Send us a text Stacey McClure loved the U.S. Army; it was her dream to be an American soldier. The path she took was very different from most volunteers, including being one of the best markspersons in the country, as well as the best weapons instructor in the Army. Her life as a Staff Sergeant McClure was overturned on November 5, 2009, living wit…

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Jesus and Politics, pt. 3

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This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wrapped up our series on Jesus and politics. The band performed songs by Joni Mitchell, Audrey Assad, Drew Holcomb and Mary Gauthier.By Mike Gathright

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Chapter 3-First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs 45:10

3M ago45:10

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Send us a text Chapter 3 is about a man, born in Georgia, with a very special gift. He travels all over the South, finally ending up in a small Texas town, passing a beautiful little church. This chapter covers the man, the church, and the horrifying results of someone entering that church, just before services, with a semi-automatic rifle. It's al…

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Jesus and Politics, pt. 2

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There have been many revolutions throughout history, but only one revolutionized revolutions. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we continued our series on Jesus and Politics. The band performed songs by The Beatles, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, The Cranberries and more.By Mike Gathright

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Church is Changing: Episode 59 – David Teel & Karen Jones 31:07

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In this episode, host Paul Nixon interviews two pastors who have helped birth new, vital UMC congregations after predecessor churches disaffiliated from the denomination. David Teel of North Alabama and Karen Jones of South Carolina share what they have learned on their planting journeys!By Church is Changing

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THE ASSAULTED-Prologue, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 1:05:16

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Send us a text In Chapter Two we meet Maxine Timmons, a brilliant CPA who rose from one of the worst neighborhoods in the country. She is wounded during the Naval Yard Shooting in 2013, discovers The Assaulted.com, and changes her life dramatically. She also meets up with Ray Wilson at a very unlikely location, with shocking and long term results. …

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Jesus and Politics, pt. 1

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Jesus has been called many things - even a revolutionary. But, that isn't altogether fair, especially when you consider all He could have done, but didn't. When it came to politics Jesus revolutionized what it meant to be a revolutionary. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we began a three part series on Jesus and politics. The band perfor…

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Prologue and Chapter One--Waffle House, Antioch TN, April 22, 2018 33:31

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Send us a text Raymond J Wilson was happy. Wealthy, with a wonderful wife and beautiful home, he was living the American Dream. And then an AR-15 toting lunatic turned his happy life into a nightmare. Based on an actual mass shooting. "Somehow this has become routine! The reporting is routine, my response, here at this podium ends up being routine,…

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A New Deck of Cards

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This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we explored the term Christian; what it means, what it meant. What it could mean? The band performed songs by Coldplay, William Matthews, Bethel and more.By Jolene DeJong

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THE ASSAULTED: Prologue-Columbine 4:31

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Send us a text In the beginning, there was Columbine; out of that immense tragedy came a website. Small at first, in honor of a murdered teacher, it grew until there were over 30,000 members; victims' families, wounded, friends, co-workers, anyone touched by the searing madness that is a mass shooting. How and why it grew is the story of this prolo…

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What’s Your Favourite?

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This past Sunday, we wanted to explore some of your favorite and least favorite things. We could have been fans of so many different ideas, people, flavors, teams, and music. If that was just the way the world worked, who were God’s favorites? Who did he cheer for? The band performed songs by Randy Newman, Echosmith, Drew Holcomb, and more.…

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Question and Response

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We wrapped up our series on "Questions God Asks Us" by looking at questions from Storyliners (shared during that week and shared during the Gathering - live, and anonymously) about God, faith, church, and Storyline. In addition, Mike Cook performed a couple songs for us.By Mike Gathright & Paul Knapp

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Church is Changing: Episode 58 – Elizabeth LeMaster 34:03

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What would you do if you had five grieving people and an entire church campus as your canvas for starting something new? Listen to my hope-filled and energizing conversation with Rev. Dr. Elizabeth LeMaster, pastor at Sedona United Methodist Church in Arizona.The church has a beautiful campus set against the red rocks, but ended up with five member…

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Questions God Asks Us, Pt. 2

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Life generates a lot of questions. Mystery and complications abound. But, it is not as if we weren't a part of all of that. We too, were complicated and even mysterious. And every once in a while, it was a good idea for us to allow God to ask us some questions. Last Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, we continued our series on the questions God asked…

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Questions God Asks Us, Pt. 1

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It is not unusual for each of us to have questions about God and even questions for God. But did you know that God has questions for us? This past Sunday morning at Storyline’s Gathering, we began a new series about the questions God asks us. The band performed songs by Post Malone and Lainey Wilson, Death Cab for Cutie, Fleetwood Mac, and more.…

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Church is Changing: Episode 57 – Jessica Taylor 33:52

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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Jessica Taylor, Associate Director of Fresh Expressions United Methodist (FXUM). Paul and Jessica explore the basics of the FX movement, ponder the difference (or lack of difference) between Fresh Expressions and new churches. Jessica comes to ministry as a laywoman, a 20-something, a young mom, and a person w…

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Turning the Page: What's next for the Valley Network with Brian Taylor 34:33

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New name, same vision and values! We have Brian Taylor, the executive director of the Valley Network, on the podcast today! We’re talking about leadership shifts, the recent merger, and the vision for the Treasure Valley in this next year around the 4 R’s: relationship, resources, residency, and reproduction. Plus, stay tuned to hear how you can wi…

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Finding Grace in Esther

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This Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we continued our tour through the Old Testament and the Grace of God. The band performed songs by Miley Cyrus, Gotye, Andra Day, and more.By Mike Gathright

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Church is Changing: Episode 56 – Sam Parkes 32:54

5M ago32:54

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In this episode of Church is Changing, host Paul Nixon interviews Rev. Sam Parkes, the new pastor of FUMC Mesa, Arizona, about the challenges of getting started in a new pastoral appointment in the 2020s.By Church is Changing

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Finding Grace in Ruth

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This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we considered the surprising relationship between God's Grace and our grit as we continued our series on finding the Grace of God in the Old Testament. The band performed songs by Coldplay, Chris Stapleton, The Band Camino and The Pretenders.By Mike Gathright

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Finding Grace in Jonah

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It's easy to experience God's grace when life is good and everything is going as planned. But what about when things don't go how we want or expect them to? This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we took a look at how to find God in the midst of unexpected and unwelcome circumstances. The band performed songs by Fleetwood Mac, Peter Bradley Ad…

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Finding Grace in Joshua

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What is life for? There is no bigger question. And no easy answers. But what if there is a direction? A path to follow? These are the questions we considered together, at Storyline's Gathering, this past Sunday. The band performed songs by The Steve Miller Band, Needtobreathe, Will Reagan and more.By Mike Gathright

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Finding Grace in Deuteronomy

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This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we continued our search for the Grace of God in the hardest places by looking at Moses' farewell address to his people and the impact his legacy has had on history and our lives. The band performed songs by John Legend, Lady Gaga, Michael Koch and more.By Mike Gathright

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Church is Changing: Episode 55 – Danielle Buwon Kim 28:05

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Who doesn’t like Asian food? Why not gather Asian American and Pacific island second generation young adults to eat spicy Asian food as a way to create communities of radical acceptance, solidarity, and hospitality?Meet Danielle Buwon Kim, an ordained elder in the North Texas Conference who leads a AAPI focused dinner church in the Dallas/Fort Wort…

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Finding Grace in Numbers

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To say we live in a time of change is to put it mildly - everything is changing and faster than ever. Yet, there are episodes in the bible that recount settings very similar to ours; enormous upheaval, dislocation and unclear paths forward. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we continued our search for the Grace of God in the Old Testament…

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The Importance of Our Stories Connecting with God's Story: Launching Storyline Church with DJ Marx 36:11

6M ago36:11

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Today's episode of the City Network Podcast features church planter DJ Marx, who is launching Storyline Church on September 22nd. Listen in to hear DJ's story, from pastoring in California to Boise to church planting here in Meridian. We talk about recovering from church hurt, trusting God to provide resources, the importance of planting with netwo…

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Finding Grace in Exodus

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All summer, we have been looking at ways to find the Grace of God in the most difficult parts of the Bible. This past Sunday, we continued to do the same by exploring how God's deliverance of the Israelite people could surprise us in ways we never expected. The band performed songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cat Stevens, Michael Koch, and mor…

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Church is Changing: Episode 54 – Beth Estock 37:27

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In this episode of Church is Changing, Paul Nixon interviews co-host Beth Estock about a new ministry of her church: community dinners. Why would a church throw a community-wide dinner where there is absolutely no recruiting for church participation? Among the many reasons, it is making Joseph United Methodist Church in northeastern Oregon a legend…

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On Surprises, Dreams, and Wild Faith: Planting Rapha Church with Samuel and Marina Mendoza 45:18

6M ago45:18

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"Don't argue for your limitations, and keep dreaming." We had a great conversation with Samuel and Marina Mendoza on the podcast this week! They're planting Rapha Church, officially launching on September 22nd, with the mission to bring the gospel of Jesus to all, and empower believers to disciple others. They have a passion for seeing people's sou…

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