Tired of reading the Bible and not getting much out of it? In this episode, Pastor Curt shares a simple but powerful way to approach Scripture using the P.A.R.T. method—pray, ask, read, think.

Can peace really exist in a chaotic world? This Christmas, we dive into the tension between peace and conflict, and how Jesus offers both. Featuring Pastor Ray Johnston and Dena Davidson.

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Christmas at Bayside Church

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Christmas—or to experience the service again—you can watch our Christmas service on YouTube! 

📺 Watch online here:
 https://www.youtube.com/@BaysideChurch/

This Advent, we explore the radical love of John 3:16 in its full context—snakes, Nicodemus, and all. Don’t miss this deep dive on true love, light, and the gospel with Kevin Thompson.

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This week, we dive into the Christmas story in Luke 2 and ask: What is true joy, and why does it still matter? Featuring the Founding pastor of Bayside Church, Ray Johnston, and a conversation on the power of good news, wonder, and spiritual defense.

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Christmas at Bayside Church

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Christmas, we’d love to welcome you to Bayside. Join us online on YouTube, or in person at one of our nine campuses throughout California!

🎄 Service times & details: https://www.baysideonline.com/christmas/
📺 Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/@BaysideChurch/

Advent kicks off with a deep dive into HOPE. From ancient prophecy to personal pain, this episode unpacks Isaiah 9 and reminds us why real hope isn’t found in holiday cheer—but in a person.

For this special Thanksgiving crossover episode, Dena sits down with Morgan May Treuil and Leslie Johnston, the hosts behind Am I Doing This Right?, to dive into doubt, hell, prayer, spicy unpopular opinions (The Bachelor included), and why the Bible matters—with plenty of laughter along the way. 

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You can check out the Am I Doing This Right? podcast on all listening platforms or learn more here: https://amidoingthisright.thrivepodcastnetwork.com/

What does it mean to pray in the Spirit? In this powerful episode, Andrew McCourt joins Curt and the crew to unpack Ephesians 6, spiritual warfare, tongues, and why we often treat prayer as a last resort instead of our first move.

A deep dive into Ephesians 6—context, clarity, and how to actually stand strong in spiritual battles. We unpack the armor of God, the power of the gospel, and what “the day of evil” really means with pastors Curt, Dena, and Wesley Towne.

We dive into Ephesians 6 to unpack spiritual warfare, identity in Christ, and why fighting the wrong battles weakens the church. Featuring pastors Jason Dixon and Cameron Wells.

Ephesians 6:1–9 unpacked—kids & parents, slaves & masters, context, deconstruction, and how the gospel confronts injustice.

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Curt and Dena share practical tools and trusted resources for studying passages like this with depth and discernment:

References & Study Tips:

• GotQuestions.org and Stand to Reason (STR) — recommended by Dena for accessible, credible explanations of tough topics.
• The InterVarsity Bible Dictionary (Curt's recommendation) or similar Bible Dictionaries — trusted sources for historical and cultural context.
• ChatGPT — a tool both hosts use thoughtfully:
  • Dena recommends using the keyword “credal” to guide research toward orthodox, historic Christian perspectives.
  • Curt suggests prompting for widely accepted evangelical scholars or experts to ground responses in credible biblical research.