We sit down with Brian Medaglia (Community Life Pastor) and Jen Schmid (Community Groups Associate Director) to chat about Jacob's fateful night wrestling with God, and how our pain often meets God's purposes. What does this wrestling match signify about Jacob's journey and his relationship with God? How does this story reflect broader themes of struggle, identity, and divine intervention? We’ll discuss the historical and theological perspectives, and consider how this ancient story resonates with contemporary spiritual struggles.

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Preacher: Rod VanSolkema

Passage: Genesis 32-33

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Do you want to know more about how to stay grounded in your faith in the chaos of our 24/7 media cycle, and polarizing politics?

In this 2 week elective with Dr. Scott Gustafson, we will explore the stories and liturgies that shape us in this polarizing cultural moment and discuss the politics of the Kingdom. How can we be spiritually formed after the pattern of Jesus and resist the polarizing politics, idolatries, and ideologies swirling around us? We will draw upon church history, geek out a little on theology and philosophy, and discuss practical resources for thriving in the Jesus way and embodying "The City on a Hill" in our challenging times.

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We sit down with Jason Botbyl (Pastor of Multiplication) to talk about Paul's conclusion of his letter to the Ephesian church. As Christians, we are in a war. Even though we may rarely think about it, and at times hardly notice it, we must be aware of it. We break down what it means to stand in the face of spiritual battles every day, and how God has equipped us to handle them. Think of it like gearing up for a fight—only this time, with truth, faith, righteousness, and the Word of God as your protection and weaponry. We’ll take a fresh look at Ephesians 6 and how the Armor of God can help you stay strong, grounded, and victorious in your faith journey.

Preacher: Jason Botbyl

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-24

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