May 20, 2026

Baptism Weekend | From Almost To Arrival | Menlo Midweek Podcast

33 minutes

Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! This week, host Matt Summers and Phil EuBank sit down to reflect on a truly special standalone weekend across our campuses: Baptism Weekend. Whether faith feels deeply familiar to you, totally unfamiliar, or honestly a little complicated right now, we hope this conversation meets you right where you are.

We’re diving deeper into the weekend message, looking at baptism not just as a church tradition or a religious box to check, but through the epic biblical story of Joshua 3 and 4. Israel is standing on the edge of a promise, facing a flood-stage river, and stuck in the heavy tension of "almost."

📍 In This Episode:

The Weight of "Almost": What is it about the word "almost" that carries so much emotional and spiritual weight? We discuss what it feels like to be stuck on the edge of where you are and where you want to be.

Getting Your Feet Wet: Phil and Matt unpack the profound reality that the Jordan River didn't part until the priests actually stepped into the floodwaters. We explore the deep connection between hope, faith, and the obedience required to just get your feet wet.

Memorial Stones: A look at why Israel built a monument of twelve stones after crossing the river. Why do we as humans desperately need visible, physical markers—and how does baptism serve as that kind of anchor in our own lives?

What Baptism Is (and Isn't): A clarifying conversation on the theology of baptism. If it isn't an act of salvation, why does it matter so much?

Hesitating on the Banks: Encouragement for the person who believes, but has been lingering on the shoreline for a long time.

📢 Upcoming at Menlo:

Worship Night: Join us for a powerful night of worship on May 29th at our San Mateo campus!

Next Week: We are kicking off our brand-new series, GLITCH. You won't want to miss it!

💬 Discussion Question:

Phil mentioned that "Faith is what you believe enough to get your feet wet with." What is one practical way you can step off the bank and get your feet wet in your faith this week?

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