Passion City Church DC Podcast

What do you do when life doesn’t go your way? In Acts 23, Paul finds himself surrounded by chaos. He’s attacked by a mob, falsely accused, imprisoned, and even targeted by an assassination plot. Yet in the middle of it all, Paul responds with supernatural peace, courage, and confidence.

Why? Because Paul knows that his circumstances don’t determine his story. The sovereign Lord does.

As Pastor Ben Stuart continues our study through the book of Acts, we’re reminded that trusting God doesn’t mean everything will work out the way we hoped. God hasn’t promised us an easy road or a specific outcome, but He has promised His presence, and His purposes will not fail.

When life feels uncertain and the plan doesn’t make sense, we can trust the God who stands with us in the middle of it all.

Key Verses // Acts 23

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In this episode of Further In, Thomas Barr, Landon Lacy, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 20-21. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today.

Key Verses // Acts 21-22

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How do you respond when life hits you hard? In Acts 22, Paul finds himself falsely accused and surrounded by an angry crowd. Given the chance to defend himself, he doesn't fight back or try to win an argument. He simple tells a story.

In this talk by Thomas Barr, we look at the power of sharing your story and how you can be a witness to Jesus in hostile times. The Christian story is not about being the victim or making ourselves the hero. It's about pointing people to the God who is the Hero.

Key Verses // Acts 21-22

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Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com

In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 20-21. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today.

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Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com

What does a life well lived actually look like?

We spend much of our lives chasing the things we think will make them meaningful—success, security, relationships, influence, experiences. But what if a life well lived is measured by something entirely different?

In Acts 20–21, Paul is moving toward a future filled with uncertainty and suffering, yet he refuses to shrink back from where God is leading him. In this message, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us what Paul’s journey reveals about the kind of life worth giving ourselves to and challenges us to consider whether we’re simply building a good life or spending it on the things that matters most.

Key Verses // Acts 20-21

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In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 20. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today.

Key Verses // Acts 20

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What does faithful Christian leadership look like, and how do we live a life worth following? In Acts 20, the Apostle Paul gathers the leaders of the church in Ephesus and gives them a final charge before continuing toward Jerusalem.

In this message, Pastor Ben Stuart walks through Paul’s example of integrity, courage, purpose, and dependence on the grace of God. Paul reminds us that truly following Jesus means more than just knowing the right things. It means demonstrating the message with our lives, declaring the truth, protecting the people God has entrusted to us, and giving ourselves to a mission bigger than ourselves.

In a world that often tells us to prioritize comfort and self-preservation, Paul offers another way: know what is worth living for, trust God even when you don’t know what comes next, and run the course He has given you.

Key Verses // Acts 20

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In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Luke 9. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today.

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What does it actually cost to follow Jesus, and what does He ask of those who claim to? How do we move past treating Him as just a fascinating spiritual figure and instead build a life fully surrendered to Him? And what does it look like to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him every single day?

In this message, Jacob Harkey teaches from Luke 9, where Jesus turns to His disciples in the middle of His most popular moment and asks the question that still confronts us today: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter’s answer changes everything because what you believe about Jesus determines how you respond to Him.

Whether you’re wrestling with who Jesus really is or what it means to actually follow Him rather than just admire Him from a distance, Luke 9 offers a clear and costly vision: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Him.

Key Verses // Luke 9:18-26

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In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jon Harkey, Elizabeth Staggers, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today.

Key Verses // 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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