Coastal Church Podcast

Many of us carry a deep, often hidden sense that we’re not enough, rooted in shame, comparison, and striving for approval. This message explores how shame distorts our identity, leading us to live from a “false self” built on image, achievement, or performance. Drawing from Scripture, especially Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3, we’re reminded that true freedom and identity come not from trying harder or doing more, but from deeply experiencing the unconditional love of Christ.

As we’ve discussed managing various aspects of managing our lives—our hearts, priorities, thoughts, choices, mouths, and relationships—there’s a crucial footnote: putting these into action will present challenges. To overcome, we must actively manage our faith.

When we hear God’s word and our faith begins to build, and our adversary emerges. Satan seeks to steal this precious gift from us. That’s because faith is the most precious thing we have. Don’t sell it. Protect it.

There is no perfect father except God the Father. Whatever we may have lacked in our earthly father, God will restore. God not only sees the pain of the fatherless—He personally takes it in hand.

Healthy relationships are foundational to a flourishing life, and managing them well begins with understanding their divine design, prioritizing their different types, making wise choices, and actively investing in others with grace.

In this message, Pastor Dave Koop explores four keys to managing your relationships so you can experience the fullness of life God designed for you.

Your words reveal the true condition of your heart and cannot be separated from your inner character. They carry immense power to either build or destroy, guiding the direction of your life and reflecting your level of faith. When aligned with God’s Word, your mouth becomes a tool to activate His nature in you and live out your new identity in Christ.

One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her children is train them to anchor to the Rock and dare to trust that it will hold them through all the storms in life.

In 2 Kings 18 we are introduced to Hezekiah. He began to reign as king at the age of 25, and followed God’s ways despite his dad’s life of deception and bad decisions. Not only is his father’ name recorded in the genealogy, but also his mother’s.

What you prioritize reveals the condition of your heart—and ultimately shapes the course of your life. Drawing from the Parable of the Sower and the words of Jesus, this message outlines four key relationships that must be kept in proper order to produce lasting fruit. When Jesus is first, and your foundation is strong, everything else finds its rightful place.

Your heart determines the direction and quality of your life. If you guard what comes in, what comes out, and what surrounds it, your path will be secure and become brighter and brighter.

Across Canada (and the USA), Easter for many is just another long weekend—a time for chocolate eggs, bunnies, and family dinners. But Easter is far more than a just a few days off or a cultural tradition. This weekend is a time to rethink what Easter truly means. It’s not just about what happened—it’s about what is happening and what is yet to come.