Root Issues

This episode explores the struggle between pride and humility in hearing God’s voice, inspired by Romans 1:16-17 and Martin Luther’s personal journey. Discover how pride can block us from receiving God’s message, while humility opens our hearts to the gospel’s power. Just as Luther humbled himself to accept that righteousness comes by faith—not by our own efforts—we’ll discuss how embracing humility allows us to truly hear and respond to God in our own lives.

What does it really mean to love our neighbor? In this episode, we explore C.S. Lewis’s iconic 1941 sermon, “The Weight of Glory,” where he challenges us to move beyond mere unselfishness and embrace true, active love. Drawing on the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10, we see how Jesus redefines neighborly love—not as avoiding harm or simply denying ourselves, but as compassion in action, crossing boundaries to care for those in need.

In this insightful episode, Daniel and Pastor Derek dive into the Parables of Jesus, with a special focus on the Parable of the Lost Sheep from Luke 15. Join us as we explore the profound spiritual lessons behind this beloved story, uncovering themes of God's relentless love, redemption, and the value of every individual. Through thoughtful discussion, we reflect on how this parable speaks to our lives today and challenges us to embody grace.

The Book of Malachi, the final book of the Old Testament, delivers a powerful message to the people of Israel after their return from exile, confronting spiritual apathy, corrupt leadership, and social injustice. Structured as a series of dialogues between God and His people, Malachi challenges both priests and laypeople to renewed faithfulness, sincere worship, and ethical living. Despite stern warnings, the book ultimately offers hope, promising that God’s love endures and that restoration awaits those who return to Him.

The Book of Zechariah, a powerful prophetic text from the Old Testament written between 520-470 BC, brings a message of hope to Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem. Through striking visions and divine messages, Zechariah urges them to rebuild the temple and renew their faith, while revealing captivating prophecies about a humble king and savior. Highlighting God’s supreme power, judgment, and the ultimate triumph of His Kingdom, it’s an inspiring source of insight into divine promise and redemption.

Join us as we root our hearts in the prophecy of Zechariah and answer the question: How do we truly seek first the Kingdom of God?

1. Recognize God’s unfolding kingdom across history.
2. Let prophetic insight shape present faith and action.
3. Align daily living around Kingdom-first priorities.

In this episode, we journey through the book of Habakkuk—a prophet who wrestled with doubt, frustration, and fear in the face of injustice and an uncertain future. Yet, in the middle of his questions, Habakkuk discovered a joy rooted not in circumstances, but in God Himself. Join us as we unpack how his honest dialogue with God led him from complaint to confidence, and how his story invites us to find hope and joy even when life feels overwhelming.

Continuing our series in the minor prophets teaching out of the book of Nahum and the big question of whether we are praising God or playing God.

This Easter Sunday we look at the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and how that power unites and integrates our mind, body and spirit making us whole, knowing who we are and who we are becoming for eternity.

Palm Sunday, Today we are reading out of John 12 discussing Jesus’ actions and teaching leading up to Passover and our great need today to show people Jesus and our resurrected life.