This week Nicole Smithee dives into one of life’s most challenging questions: "why am I suffering if I’m doing what’s right?" As Job’s pain deepens, we’ll look at what it means to keep turning toward God when life doesn’t make sense.

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Daybreak | March 1, 2026
Y? | Week 2
Why Am I Suffering If I'm Good? | Nicole Smithee

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0:00 - Updates and Prayer for a Miracle
3:18 - Introduction of Guest Speaker Nicole Smithee
5:26 - The Power of "Why?": A Child’s Inquisitiveness vs. God’s Heart
8:09 - The Story of Job: Blamelessness in the Midst of Tragedy
11:10 - Job’s Lament: "Why Am I Even Alive?"
15:42 - Jesus at the Tomb of Lazarus: The God Who Weeps
20:59 - The Man of Sorrows: Finding Hope in Christ’s Scars
23:54 - Romans 8:28 Re-examined: How God Works Suffering for Good
30:36 - Practical Ministry: Being a "Piglet" to the "Poohs" of the World
34:44 - Closing Prayer and Call to Response

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Scripture Referenced:
Job 1-2: The introduction of Job’s character and his initial losses.
Job 3.11-13: Job’s lament regarding his birth.
Job 3.20-26: Job’s questioning of the purpose of life in misery.
John 11: Jesus raising Lazarus and the shortest verse in the Bible, "Jesus wept."
Isaiah 53.3-5: The prophecy of the Messiah as a "man of suffering and familiar with pain."
Matthew 27.46: Jesus crying out on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Romans 8.28: The promise that God works all things together for the good of those who love him.
Romans 8.18: Comparing present sufferings with future glory.
Romans 8.29: Defining "the good" as being conformed to the image of Christ.
Revelation 21.3-4: The eternal promise of a world with no more death, mourning, or pain.
Romans 12.15: The command to "weep with those who weep."

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Special guest Davey Blackburn shares a story of loss, faith, and hope - revealing how God brings purpose from pain and light from broken places, reminding us that nothing God redeems is ever wasted.

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Daybreak | February 22, 2026
Y? | Week 1
Why Do I Care About God? | Davey Blackburn

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0:29 - Chaos of the Farm
2:34 - Why?
4:16 - Debunking the "More Than You Can Handle" Myth
8:12 - The Night Everything Changed
10:35 - Lessons from Job
23:36 - The Four Perpetrators of Pain
30:33 - Running Toward the Roar
40:46 - From Loss to Redemption

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Scripture Referenced:
Job 1.1-22
1 Corinthians 10.13 – (Referenced) 
Genesis 1-3
Psalm 23
John 6.66–68
1 Peter 5.8
John 10.10
Genesis 50.20
Ephesians 6

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In the sixth and final week of the Strong series, Pastor Geoff explores the vital importance of building a strong social life in an increasingly isolated world. While technology advances, our relational health often regresses, leading to isolation that impacts our mental and spiritual well-being. Discover how inviting people into your home, leaning into the body of Christ, and allowing others to speak into your blind spots can unlock a level of strength and wholeness you simply cannot achieve by yourself.

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Daybreak | February 15, 2026
Strong | Week 6
My Social | Geoff Eckart

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0:00 - Introduction: The Problem of Isolation
1:54 - Guest Interview: Nate & Allison Jasperse
5:48 - Marriage-First vs. Kids-First Families
8:29 - The Lost Art of Hospitality
12:53 - The Wheel of Strength: Living Wholy
16:21 - Creation & Community: It is Not Good to be Alone
21:28 - Why Your Vision is Too Small if You Can Do it Alone
24:14 - One Body, Many Parts: The Value of Complementary Gifts
31:48 - The Power of People Who Challenge You
35:12 - The Johari Window: Unlocking Your Blind Spots
40:55 - Closing Prayer: Stepping into Strength

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Scripture Referenced:
1 Timothy 4.8 – The value of physical training vs. godliness.
Genesis 2.15-24 – The creation of humanity and God’s declaration that it is not good for man to be alone.
1 Corinthians 12.7-27 – The manifestation of the Spirit and the metaphor of the Body of Christ.
Proverbs 27.17 – As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
James 5.16 – Confessing sins to one another for healing.
Ephesians 5.21 – Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

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In week 4 of Strong, Pastor Geoff explores what it means to be financially strong. By focusing on the principles of returning the first fruits, diligent saving, and finding true contentment, the message provides a practical roadmap for moving from financial stress to spiritual strength.

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Daybreak | February 8, 2026
Strong | Week 5
My Money | Geoff Eckart

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0:30 - We think about money from an early age
3:12 - The Holy Wheel
5:40 - A legacy of faith and service
8:14 - Guest Interview: Financial Advisor Jordan Alvarez
11:58 - The First Step: Tracking finances and the "B-word"
16:35 - Strong people are Returners
24:20 - Strong people are Savers
29:30  - Strong people are Satisfied
37:40 - Preview of Y? series with guest Davey Blackburn

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Scripture Referenced:
1 Timothy 4.7-8: Training for godliness and its value for all things.
Exodus 22.29: Bringing the best of the first fruits to the house of the Lord.
Proverbs 3.9-10: Honoring the Lord with wealth and first fruits.
Proverbs 11.24-25: The contrast between generosity and withholding.
Luke 6.30-31: Jesus’ teaching on giving and the Golden Rule.
2 Corinthians 9.7: Giving cheerfully and not under compulsion.
Proverbs 21.5: The diligence of the disciplined leading to profit.
Proverbs 10.4-5: The value of hard work and planning for the harvest.
Proverbs 13.11: Gathering money little by little to make it grow.
1 Timothy 6.6-10: The relationship between godliness, contentment, and the love of money.

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In week 4 of Strong, we examine why our bodies are not separate from our faith, but are intentionally formed to reflect God's image and purpose. This message explores how to shift from viewing your body as a project to seeing it as a temple, which provides the energy and focus needed to serve others with joy.

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Daybreak | February 1, 2026
Strong | Week 4
My Body | Geoff Eckart

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0:00 - Welcome
1:15 - Flipping the Food Pyramid
2:37 - Lessons from the "Mighty Men of Medicine"
4:34 - Live Wholy
5:50 - Training for Godliness
8:32 - The Strategy of Babylon
11:06 - Faith Over Culture
13:13 - The Link Between Fitness and Faith
15:24 - Health Trends and Statistics in America
18:18 - Following Jesus in a Modern Culture
20:30 - Spiritual Dry Seasons
22:21 - Your Body as a Temple 
24:04 - Practical Health Rhythms for Daily Stewardship
28:15 - Dr. Angela Andrews on Lifestyle Medicine
30:34 - Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
33:27 - Breaking the Cycle: Emotional Eating & Dopamine Hits
36:49 - Stewardship: Financial Fitness & Closing Prayer

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Scripture Referenced:
Psalm 139.13-17
1 Corinthians 6.18-20
Daniel 1.8-16
Ephesians 2.8-10
1 Timothy 4.7-10

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This week, Pastor Rachel puts the focus on friendships and how the people we walk with shape our growth, our choices, and our faith.

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Daybreak | January 25, 2026
Strong | Week 3
My Friends | Rachel Reigard

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0:00 - Celebration of Reset 2026
0:55 - Trip to the Beach
5:55 - Proverbs 22.24-25
12:03 - Reclaiming biblical friendship in a comfort-obsessed and frictionless culture
16:23 - Kids’ Perspective: Lessons on inclusion and the "Buddy Bench."
21:02 - Q&A with Scott Bos: Overcoming obstacles to friendship 
29:04 - If you are feeling Lonely

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Scripture Referenced:
Proverbs 22.24-25: Warning against befriending hot-tempered people.
Proverbs 13.20: The benefits of walking with the wise versus the danger of fools.
Proverbs 17.17: Definition of a friend who loves at all times.
Hebrews 10.24-25: The importance of meeting together and motivating one another.
1 Samuel 18.1: The "knit" souls and covenant friendship of David and Jonathan.
John 15.14-15: Jesus calling His followers "friends" rather than servants.

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In the second installment of our "Strong" series, titled "My Mind," Pastor Geoff explores the essential role of mental health in the life of a believer. Featuring guest Lily Lintemuth, a licensed mental health professional, this message bridges the gap between clinical wisdom and biblical truth.

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Daybreak | January 18, 2026
Strong | Week 2
My Mind | Geoff Eckart

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0:00 – Introduction to Mental Strength & The Strong Series
3:59 – Defining Mental Health: Suffering vs. Flourishing
7:09 – The Six Pillars of Mental Health (Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition, and more)
11:11 – Guidance on Seeking Professional Help & Finding a Therapist
13:26 – Avoiding Pitfalls: Identity, Technology, and Resilience
18:10 – Connecting Holiness with Holistic Health
20:18 – Cultivating Intimacy with God
22:35 – Overcoming Anxious "Recordings"
33:54 – Taking a Bold Step of Faith

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Scripture Referenced:
John 15 - the Vine and the Branches
Psalm 9.7-10 - the Lord is a refuge for the oppressed
Matthew 11.28-30 - rest for the weary and burdened
1 Peter 5.7 - cast all your anxiety on Him
Philippians 4.6-7 - the peace of God transcends understanding
Philippians 4.8 - whatever is true, noble, and right

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Pastor Geoff opens the 'Strong' series by emphasizing that true spiritual strength is built through consistent, everyday choices rather than momentary surges of willpower. 

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Daybreak | January 11, 2026
Strong | Week 1
My Spirit | Geoff Eckart

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0:00 - Introduction
4:02 - Strong Series Overview
7:27 - Defining Spiritual Health with Tim Way
14:21 - What is a Healthy Spirit?
19:00 - The Foundation of Spiritual Life
22:15 - How Spiritual Muscles Grow Through Pain 
27:37 - Practicing Spiritual Disciplines
37:04 - The Essential Role of Church & Community 
40:42 - Your 2026 Transformation Challenge

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Scripture Referenced:
John 1.9-13 – Receiving the right to become children of God.
2 Corinthians 5.17 – Becoming a new creation in Christ.
1 Timothy 4.7-10 – Training yourself for godliness.
Matthew 22.37-39 – The Greatest Commandment.
James 5.16 – The power of confession and community.
Psalm 100.1 – Making a joyful noise in worship.

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As we step into a new year, Pastor Geoff shares a foundational "Vision Sunday" message for 2026. Looking ahead to an action-packed year, Geoff outlines six core values that define the heart and mission of Daybreak.

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Daybreak | January 4, 2026
Vision Sunday | Geoff Eckart

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Scripture Referenced:
Matthew 22.37-39 - Love God and Love Others
John 3.16 - For God so loved the world
John 10.10 - The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy
1 Thessalonians 5.23 - May the God of peace sanctify you
Ephesians 3.20-21 - To Him who is able to do immeasurably more
Acts 4.31 - After they prayed, the place was shaken
2 Corinthians 9.6-8 - God loves a cheerful giver
Mark 8.34-35 - Deny yourself, take up your cross
Mark 9.23 - Everything is possible for him who believes
Hebrews 11.1 - Faith is confident in what we hope for an assurance about what we do not see


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In week 4 of Nomen Dei, Pastor Ethan speaks about what it means that Jesus is the Son of the Most High. We reflect on what that title means, why it matters, and how it invites a response from each of us today.
  
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Daybreak | December 28, 2025
Nomen Dei | Week 4
Son of the Most High | Ethan Lintemuth

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0:00 – Welcome and Introduction
1:55 – The Angel’s Announcement (Luke 1:26–38)
5:05 – Jesus’ Most Controversial Title
8:30 – Defining the "Son of Man"
10:50 – Authority to Forgive, Heal, and Save
17:40 – The Confession Before the High Priest
19:40 – The Prophecy of Daniel
23:18 – The Fork in the Road
27:30 – Closing Prayer and Call to Commitment

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Scripture Referenced:
Luke 1.26-38 (The Annunciation to Mary)
Luke 5.20-24 (The Son of Man has authority to forgive sins)
Luke 19.10 (The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost)
Matthew 8.20 (The Son of Man has no place to lay his head)
Luke 9.22 (The suffering, death, and resurrection of the Son of Man)
Matthew 3.17 / Luke 3.22 (The Baptism of Jesus)
Matthew 17.5 (The Transfiguration)
John 5.24-27 (Life in the Son and authority to judge)
Mark 14.61-64 (Jesus’ trial before the High Priest)
Daniel 7.13-14 (The vision of the Son of Man in the clouds)

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