In this powerful House Church gathering, Rachel Stalker invites us into the deeper call of the Gospel—not just to believe it, but to follow Jesus wherever He leads. Building from the invitation of Jesus in John 1 to “come and see,” Rachel walks through the journey of surrender, discipleship, and perspective-shifting faith.

This episode challenges us to ask honest questions: What am I seeking? Will I follow Jesus even when it doesn’t look the way I expected? Do I love Him enough to keep saying yes? Through Scripture, reflection, and a call into deeper waters, Rachel reminds us that the Gospel is not just an answer we hold—it is a Person we follow.

Come sit with us as we explore what it means to surrender our stumbling blocks, follow the Rabbi, and step into the deeper life Jesus is inviting us into.

00:00 Opening Prayer

01:31 Gospel Victory Recap

03:15 Signs Wisdom Stumbling

07:38 What Are You Seeking

11:23 Naming False Gospels

14:11 Surrender And Follow

16:58 Come And See John 1

22:39 King And Lamb Tension

26:27 Deeper Roots Ongoing

29:11 Are You Really King

31:32 John Needs Gospel

33:04 Peter Declares Christ

34:52 Rebuking the Cross

36:59 Follow Me to Death

38:29 Denial and Restoration

41:26 Love and Obedience

43:31 Naming What You Seek

44:51 Breaking the Self-Protection Lie

49:23 Surrender and Listen

51:54 Closing Prayer for Depth

In this first episode of Around the Table, Russ unpacks the Gospel as more than a message to believe—it is the very power of God that brings us out of sin, death, striving, and heaviness, and into the abundant life of the Kingdom. Through Scripture, testimony, and a passionate call to experience the presence of God, this conversation invites us to see salvation not just as forgiveness, but as transformation: becoming sons and daughters of God, filled with His Spirit, renewed by His grace, and awakened to the life Jesus made available to us.

Join us as we explore the “too-good-to-believe” good news of Jesus, the reality of Zoe life, and the invitation to walk in freedom, righteousness, peace, and the overflowing presence of God. 

00:00 Why Jesus Came

01:51 Born Again Kingdom Life

02:24 Power of the Gospel

04:43 Heaven Invading Iran

07:05 Zoe Life and Revelation

08:53 Rhema Words Wash You

10:44 Goodness Leads Repentance

13:24 Identity and Inheritance

17:28 Riches of Love and Glory

23:01 Reconciled One Spirit

27:15 Seated and Reigning

30:00 Grace Through the Ages

30:58 Worthy by the Blood

32:00 Salvation Includes Healing

32:57 Inheritance Within You

34:24 God’s Ongoing Workmanship

37:45 Paths Prepared for You

39:02 Living the Good Zoe Life

41:10 Come to Jesus for Rest

44:57 Yoked Up Like Horses

46:32 Miracle Stories of Revivalists

52:47 Abundant Life of the Kingdom

54:58 Grace Reigns Over Sin

56:59 Final Prayer and Amen

Welcome to Around the Table, a new discipleship podcast from The Porch launching July 6th.

In this short intro episode, we share the heart behind Around the Table and cast vision for what this podcast is all about: creating space for teachings, Bible studies, House Church messages, and meaningful conversations that help us become more deeply formed in the way of Jesus.

This podcast exists to help believers shape their worldview around Christ, understand Scripture more faithfully, recover their identity as followers of Jesus, and engage in conversations that challenge the status quo of cultural Christianity.

At The Porch, we believe discipleship doesn’t just happen in rows — it happens around tables. So whether you’re listening in your car, at home, on a walk, or with your community, we invite you to pull up a chair and join us as we learn, wrestle, grow, and follow Jesus together.

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