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What does it mean to stop celebrating a caged, stuffed, or sketched version of Jesus—and instead encounter Him in the wild?

In this episode, we talk through the process of writing our Easter message for Corner Church. From the early church’s explosion in Jerusalem to Philip’s strange road trip and the parable of the bear (yes, that’s a thing), we unpack the heart behind this year’s theme: Jesus in the Wild.

This episode dives into the heart of our 2025 Palm Sunday UNITED service—a message that broke from tradition to retell the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem through the lens of the Prodigal Son.

Why Luke 15? Why multiple readers? Why such an emotionally immersive approach? We unpack the questions, creative decisions, and conversations that led us to connect Palm Sunday not just with celebration, but with tension, misunderstanding, grace, and the long road home.

Whether you were there or not, this is your chance to step behind the curtain and reflect on why the story still matters—and why how we tell it matters just as much.

In this episode, our pastoral team sits down to unpack the conversations that shaped our final message in the Isaiah series. We explore the tension between rescue and responsibility, the imagery of being clothed in righteousness, and what it really means to live in response to God's generosity. From Paul’s letters to Jesus’ parables, we wrestle with the beauty and complexity of faith, asking how salvation and righteousness shape not just what we believe—but how we live.

In this episode, we unpack the conversations that led to our message on Isaiah 58 and 61. From the tension between ritual and relationship to the deeper questions about what God truly values, we explore how justice, mercy, and humility aren't just spiritual ideals—they're everyday invitations. Join us as we reflect on what motivates real generosity, how religious practices can go hollow, and what it means to become people shaped by what truly matters.

In this episode, we talk through the conversations and reflections that shaped our message on Isaiah 55. We dig into how God’s invitation to “Come” shows up again and again in scripture—and in our own lives. From ancient prophecy to Jesus’ call to follow, to the real-life complexity of saying yes, this is a conversation about responding to God’s invitation with faith, even when we don’t have it all figured out.

We also wrestle with what keeps people from accepting or extending that invitation—our doubts, fears, and even past church baggage. And we tell some stories along the way that remind us how even the things that don’t make sense in the moment might just end up mattering the most.

We say we want help, but do we really? In this episode, we unpack the conversation behind the message on Isaiah 53, diving into the tension between needing rescue and resisting it. Why is asking for help so hard? What changes when we actually do? And how does Jesus’ suffering challenge our expectations of what real rescue looks like?

Join us as we explore the unexpected beauty of Isaiah 53, connect it to our everyday struggles, and wrestle with what it really means to be rescued by Jesus.

This week, we’re unpacking Isaiah 37-39—where a king’s faith shines, then stumbles, and God’s hope still breaks through. We dive into how prayer can turn crises around, how pride can trip us up, and why doubt lingers even after miracles. It’s a messy, real look at trusting God now versus later, and how His kingdom shows up in the everyday. Join us for a convo that hits home, then come explore it live Sunday at Corner Church!

In this episode, we unpack the conversations that shaped our message on Isaiah 24–27. We wrestle with the tension between consequences and hope, exploring how God, as a skilled gardener, uses both to refine us. We discuss the difference between a harvested vine and a trampled branch, the role of connection in spiritual growth, and Jesus’ powerful words in John 15. What does it mean to be pruned for something better? And how do we embrace both grace and growth in our own lives? Join us as we dive into the process behind the message.

In this episode, we unpack the conversations that shaped our message on Isaiah 13–23. From the discomfort of hearing warnings—whether they’re for us or not—to how pride can block growth, we wrestle with what it means to truly listen. We also explore how Jesus’ teachings challenge our assumptions and invite us into something deeper. It’s a raw, honest look at how these ancient words still speak to us today.

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Ever felt tempted to patch your biggest problems with a quick fix? In this behind-the-scenes podcast, we talk through the raw conversations, hidden tensions, and lightbulb moments that shaped our upcoming message. Join us as we explore what happens when real life collides with faith—and why ditching the duct tape could be your best move yet.