What do you do when everything around you feels uncertain?

In this episode, Pastor David Flores explores what it means to “walk by faith, not by sight.” Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, the example of the Bereans, and Peter stepping onto stormy water, he reminds us that faith does not require us to deny the storm—it teaches us where to fix our attention while the storm is still raging.

Peter’s fear caused him to lose focus, but that moment of sinking was not the end of his story. He called out, “Lord, save me,” and Jesus was already close enough to reach him.

If life feels unstable, fear has become louder than faith, or your circumstances have shaken your confidence, this message will help you return your focus to the faithfulness of God.

In this episode:

• What it means to walk by faith in everyday life
• How Scripture gives us a firm foundation
• Why biblical faith should be examined and grounded in truth
• What Peter teaches us about fear, distraction, and failure
• Why one difficult moment does not mean you have been defeated
• The three-word prayer we can pray in any storm: “Lord, save me”

Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:6–8; Acts 17:10–12; Matthew 14:22–33

Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to keep trusting God—even when life feels unsteady.

We tend to imagine that joy lives on the other side of resolution—after the grief has passed, the questions have been answered, and life finally resembles the plan we made.

But what if God wants to meet us before everything is fixed?

In this message, Charity Shelton speaks honestly about disappointment, uncertainty, church hurt, disrupted plans, and the temptation to interpret hardship as evidence that we missed God. She reminds us that difficulty is not proof of God’s absence and that our need for him is not a spiritual defect.

We can believe before we understand, surrender the outcome without surrendering hope, and allow pain to produce maturity rather than bitterness. Mature faith is not the ability to control every outcome. It is learning to grieve without losing joy, hurt without losing hope, and trust God without having every answer.

“Joy doesn’t have to wait for the morning. God can meet me in the middle of the night.”

IN THIS MESSAGE

• Why “I should have” leads to shame rather than freedom
• How to believe God when you do not know what outcome to ask for
• What it means to surrender the details of restoration
• Why sadness is not spiritual failure
• How trials produce perseverance and mature faith
• How to recognize God’s provision in unresolved seasons

SCRIPTURES

Mark 9:24
Romans 8:38–39
2 Timothy 2:13
John 16:20, 33
James 1:2–4
1 Peter 5:10

REFLECTION QUESTION

Where can you recognize God’s provision today, even while something in your life remains unresolved?

You can leave the old life—and still hear it calling you back.

In John 5, Jesus healed a man who had been trapped in the same condition for 38 years. But standing up was only the beginning. He also had to stop seeing himself as the man who would always be left beside the pool.

In this episode of the Family of Faith Podcast, Pastors David and Doris Flores explore the lie that often comes after the breakthrough:

“It was too good to be true.”
“I’ll never be able to sustain this.”
“Nothing has really changed.”
“I’m going to end up right back where I started.”

The enemy’s greatest weapon isn’t power—it’s deception. That’s why transformation requires more than a changed circumstance. It requires a renewed mind.

Every step forward is also a step away from who you used to believe you were.

In this conversation:

• Why Jesus asked, “Do you want to be healed?”
• How old beliefs keep pulling us toward old patterns
• The difference between acknowledging pain and surrendering to it
• Why spiritual strength must be practiced before the attack comes
• How to train your mind to respond with truth
• What it means to protect the work God has begun in you

If you’ve experienced progress but keep waiting for everything to fall apart, this episode is for you.

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📖 John 5:1–9
📖 Romans 12:2
📖 1 Peter 5:8–9

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THE LIE THAT KEEPS YOU STUCK

Sometimes the most powerful lie is the one that has been repeated for so long it begins to sound like your own voice.

“You’ll never change.”

“You are permanently damaged by your past.”

“God is disappointed in you.”

“This situation will never get better.”

In John 5, Jesus meets a man who had been lying beside the Pool of Bethesda for 38 years. His physical condition had also shaped his identity, expectations, and understanding of the future. Even with Jesus standing directly in front of him, the man could only explain why change seemed impossible.

In this episode, Pastors David and Doris Flores have an honest conversation about shame, disappointment, painful diagnoses, rejection, spiritual resistance, and the lies that keep people from moving forward. They explore what happens when God changes your condition, but your mind is still accustomed to living beside the pool.

The miracle may happen in a moment. Learning to live as someone who has been healed, forgiven, and set free often requires the continuing renewal of the mind.

In this episode:

• How shame causes people to hide what they are experiencing
• Why difficult circumstances are not proof that God has abandoned you
• The danger of allowing a wound to become your identity
• Why healing and renewed thinking must work together
• How old lies attempt to pull us back into former patterns
• The importance of seeking help and taking practical action while believing God
• Why your history does not have to determine your future

This is Part One of the conversation. Follow the Family of Faith Podcast so you don’t miss Part Two.

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking:

"I knew it was too good to be true."

"I always mess things up."

"Nothing ever works out for me."

Those thoughts may feel normal, but what if they're rooted in a false identity?

In this episode, Pastor David Flores walks through Galatians 3:13-14 and explores one of the most powerful truths in the Christian faith: Jesus took the curse so that we could receive the blessing.

The Apostle Paul reminds believers that righteousness does not come through perfect performance or religious rule-keeping. It comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Because of the cross, we no longer have to define ourselves by our failures, fears, mistakes, or past disappointments.

In this message, you'll discover:

• What Paul means when he says Christ became a curse for us
• Why many Christians still live as though they're condemned
• How faith replaces fear as the foundation of the Christian life
• What it means to be blessed and highly favored by God
• Why your past may explain your story but does not define your identity
• How to walk confidently in the promises God has for your future

Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're still figuring out what faith looks like, this conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone tired of carrying burdens that Christ already carried to the cross.

Family of Faith is a Christ-centered church in Orange County, California, committed to helping people grow in faith, discover biblical truth, and experience the transforming love of Jesus.

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What God Put In You Will Come Out Of You

In this message, Pastor David Flores explores Acts 1:15 and the moment Peter stood up among the disciples.

Peter's courage didn't appear out of nowhere. It was the result of years of Jesus pouring truth, faith, and purpose into his life.

This message is a powerful reminder that God is working in us even when we don't see immediate results. The seeds He plants through His Word, prayer, worship, and community are producing something beneath the surface.

If you've ever wondered whether your faithfulness matters, this message will encourage you to keep trusting God's process.

Key Themes:

• Peter's restoration
• Faith that doesn't fail
• The power of God's Word
• Sowing and reaping
• God's grace in our imperfections
• Being ready when God calls

📖 Scripture: Acts 1:15

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What happens when your relationship with God stops being about performance… and starts being about grace?

In this powerful episode of Family of Faith, Pastor David Flores walks through Galatians 2:20–21 and explores what it truly means to live by faith in Jesus Christ. This conversation tackles shame, striving, condemnation, identity, failure, grace, and the freedom found in knowing that God’s love for you does not disappear when you fall short.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to “earn” God’s approval… this episode will challenge and encourage you deeply.

In This Episode

• What it means to be “crucified with Christ”
• Why many Christians live trapped in performance and fear
• The difference between striving for God’s love and living from it
• How grace empowers transformation instead of excusing sin
• Why failure does not disconnect you from God
• How the enemy uses shame and condemnation
• Learning to live daily by faith instead of fear
• Why religion creates fault-finders but grace produces freedom
• The importance of receiving God’s mercy and love

Key Scripture

📖 Galatians 2:20–21

Memorable Moments

• “You are loved if you succeed, and you are loved if you fail.”
• “Stop striving to earn God’s love.”
• “Grace is not permission to quit — grace is empowerment to keep going.”
• “The enemy wants you focused on your failures instead of God’s faithfulness.”
• “You’re not living life alone. Christ lives in you.”

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Join us for our midweek Bible study as we dive into the book of Galatians! Join Pastor David as he explores the depth of the Word of God in this rich New Testament letter from the Apostle Paul.

In this episode of Family of Faith, Pastor David Flores begins a powerful, verse-by-verse journey through the book of Galatians—addressing a challenge that is just as real today as it was in the early church:

👉 Not every message that sounds spiritual is the true Gospel.

As Paul writes to the churches in Galatia, he confronts the rise of distorted teaching that was confusing believers, troubling their minds, and pulling them away from the truth of Jesus Christ.

This message will help you recognize the difference between truth and deception, guard your faith, and stay rooted in the Gospel that brings freedom—not confusion.

In This Episode

• Why Paul strongly defends the true Gospel
• The difference between the true Gospel and a distorted one
• How false teaching creates confusion and “trouble” in your mind
• Why God is not the author of confusion
• The danger of people-pleasing over God-pleasing
• What it means to live in true spiritual freedom (Galatians)
• How to stay grounded in truth in a noisy, confusing world

Key Scriptures

• Galatians 1:1–10 – Paul confronts distorted teaching
• John 17 – In the world, but not of it
• 1 John 2 – Jesus as our advocate

Key Takeaways

• Not every “gospel” is aligned with the truth of Jesus Christ
• The true Gospel brings clarity, freedom, and peace
• A distorted gospel produces confusion, doubt, and pressure
• You are called to please God—not people
• Spiritual discernment is essential in today’s world

Reflection Questions

• Have I allowed outside voices to “trouble” my faith?
• Do I recognize the difference between conviction and confusion?
• Am I living to please God or to please people?
• What truth do I need to hold onto more firmly right now?

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Closing Encouragement

Truth doesn’t confuse you—it anchors you.
Stay grounded in the Gospel that brings life, freedom, and peace.

On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with praise and celebration—but many misunderstood who He truly was. They expected a political deliverer, while Jesus came as a spiritual Savior.

In this episode, we explore Matthew 21:1–17 and unpack the deeper meaning behind Palm Sunday, the danger of following the crowd without understanding, and the importance of answering one critical question: “Who is this?”

This message challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level faith and into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Christ.

Key Themes:

• The difference between hype and truth
• Misinterpreting Jesus based on expectations
• The spiritual significance of Palm Sunday
• The cleansing of the temple
• Becoming a house of prayer

Key Scripture:

Matthew 21:1–17
Zechariah 9:9

Takeaway:

Don’t just get caught up in the moment—know who Jesus really is.