Jason Miller - Many of us have been taught, in one way or another, that wants and desires are at odds with our life with God. But why does Jesus ask people to name their desires?

If you’re interested in joining a Table at SBCC, head here!

What's Happening

Becky Ykema, Sonia Yuen, and Bill Born - We had the chance to have two brief conversations with some of our Table Leaders, Sonia Yuen and Bill Born. Sonia and Bill have been leading Table groups with their spouses for several years, and will continue to do so as we re-launch our Tables strategy. They each share about what it was like joining a Table as a participant, what prompted them to become Leaders, and the impact that Tables has had on them.

Express interest in a table here.

Listen to Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 of our The Power of the Table teaching series.

Jason Miller - In our SBCC history, we've frequently turned to two sacred questions from Scripture that help us connect at the table with one another, with ourselves, and with God. This week we're returning to the question "Where are you?"

If you're interested in joining a Table at SBCC, head here to express interest!

What's Happening

Becky Ykema and Jason Miller - If you've been following along with our Sunday teachings, you know we're relaunching our tables strategy this fall. Tables give us the chance to be together for a shared meal and some intentional conversation, but there's so much more to them. In this episode, Jason interviews Becky Ykema, our director of worship and formation, to help you learn more about what our SBCC tables will be like, and to consider whether you'd like to be a part of one. 

View the Tables Group Directory, here (it will go live on Thursday August 20th).

Jason Miller - At a moment in time when so many are longing for deeper connection and belonging, how does the table help us? And what does Christian faith uniquely offer to life at the table?

What's Happening

Jason Miller - We're living in a moment that one journalist described as "The Anti-Social Century." And whether you feel the consequences of our growing disconnection or not, the decline in community and belonging is causing real problems for all of us. But what if this modern problem can be addressed by an ancient solution - a practice that has always been within reach for the Church? 

If you're interested in joining a local Table this fall but have questions, stick around after either gathering on August 16th for an interest meeting. If you're a long-distance community member and want more information on our Table via Zoom, email Becky Ykema.

What's Happening

Beth Graybill - What happens when old identities get stripped and restored to something new? As we wrap up our Jesus Stories series, Beth Graybill explores the story of the bleeding woman and her life-changing energetic exchange with Jesus. And how the same exchange can be true for us, too. 

What's Happening

Becky Ykema - This is the story of Zacchaeus encountering Jesus, and the invitation for all of us to climb down and be with Jesus and among others in community. Seeing can only do so much. Being WITH, is where real formation occurs. 

What’s Happening

Sean Palmer - What would you do if you believed you could not fail, that God and God's kingdom was always near you, especially after failure? In our second week of Jesus Stories, Sean Palmer asks if it could be that God is inviting you to step into a new venture, new season, or new identity and promises to be with you.

What's Happening

Mike Goldsworthy - Our origin stories shape us more than we know, and not always in ways that serve us. As we kick off our Jesus Stories series, Mike Goldsworthy explores the moment Nathanael nearly dismissed Jesus based on his hometown, and what that reveals about the internalized assumptions we carry about ourselves and where we come from.

What's Happening