A new year often brings new goals—but it can also surface old wounds, familiar patterns, and unanswered questions. In this episode, we invite you into a thoughtful, grace-filled conversation with Rachelle Roberts and Albert Martinez from Wellspring Counseling Center.

Together, we explore what healthy change actually looks like, why relationships can be both the source of our pain and our healing, and how faith and counseling can work together to bring real restoration. With honesty, compassion, and clinical wisdom, Rachelle and Albert help us rethink habits, name obstacles, and move toward hope—one step at a time.

This episode isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about helping people find renewal, resilience, and trust in a God that is still at work in the places we feel stuck.

INFORMATION & RESOURCES:
The Wellspring Counseling Center:
- Call or text (760) 200-2024 for an appointment or consultation.
- Visit https://www.swcounselingcenter.com/

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In this episode, CJ sits down with Elizabeth Witte to hear an incredible story of faith, survival, and resilience. At just 16 years old, Elizabeth survived a devastating plane crash that could have ended everything—but instead, it reshaped her faith, her future, and her purpose. This is a story about pain, perseverance, and learning how to trust God when life takes an unexpected turn.

INFORMATION & RESOURCES:

• BOOK:
  • https://www.crashedthebook.com/product-page/crashed

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In this episode, we are joined by none other than Southwest Church's very own, Kenna McMillan! Kenna is an individual of extraordinary talent, serving & leading in some capacity in almost every area of the church! For the past few years, she has had the privilege to both care for & led the charge in hospitality for Southwest Church as director of our Guest Services team. Kenna is an energetic, high-capacity & compassionate leader with a heart to serve & desire to so people use their gifts and talents to further the gospel through the local church.

Information & Resources:

• SCRIPTURE:
  • Hebrews 13:2, Leviticus 19:34, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 2, Luke 10, Romans 12:13, Galatians 5:22-23 
• BOOKS:
  • Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara (https://a.co/d/0jeSmTO)
  • The Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical Hospitality as a Way of Life / Written by Dustin Willis and Brandon Clements https://a.co/d/9Ze2q4y
  • The Power of Hospitality by Chuck & Kathie Crismier (https://store.iblp.org/the-power-of-hospitality.html)
  • The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield 
  • https://a.co/d/4oIRKgf
  • The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door by Jay Pathak (Author), Dave Runyon (Author https://a.co/d/bQqlCJp
• PODCASTS:
  • TGC - Let’s Talk: Hospitality in Different Contexts - Jasmine Holmes • Melissa Kruger • Jackie Hill Perry - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/lets-talk-podcast/lets-talk-hospitality-in-different-contexts/

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In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Ricky Jenkins as we dive right in to a "Big" discussion megachurches, the in's & outs, advantages, disadvantages, challenges & opportunities. Wether small, medium or large, localized or decentralized... our goal is to help equip our listeners to navigate this ongoing topic with conversations marked by unity, charity & love.

• BOOKS:
  • Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples by Thom Rainer & Eric Geiger (https://a.co/d/5knKIXU)
  • I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom Rainer (https://a.co/d/iQPvMZy).
    • Focus on attitudes and responsibilities rather than function & theology
  • Mark Sayers - Disappearing Church: From Cultural Relevance to Gospel Resilience (https://a.co/d/4v7Dyyq)
  • Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City by Tim Keller (https://a.co/d/c4xvZ8W)
  • Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend by Andy Stanley | Creating Churches Unchurched people love to attend(https://a.co/d/3t9nBG2)
• PODCASTS:
  • JOBY MARTIN | How to Build a HEALTHY Megachurch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joby-martin-how-to-build-a-healthy-megachurch-ep-371/id1326692289?i=1000582380958
  • The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast (Good conversations) 
  • Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

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Pastor Ricky Jenkins joins us on this episode for a conversation around gratitude, the in's and out's & few of the things that get in it's way. In the busyness of life, gratitude is one of the greatest ways we can put the joy of the gospel on display for all to see during the holidays.

- BOOKS:
 - The Joyful Christian by CS Lewis (https://a.co/d/dnDEF0v)
 - Max Lucado - How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations (https://a.co/d/6KMLz3R)
- SCRIPTURE:
 - Read through the Psalms!

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In this episode, we are are joined by Jason Johnson — husband, father, writer, and speaker who shares his wisdom & insight from years of equipping churches and encouraging families in their foster care and adoption journeys. We discuss some current stats & information surrounding foster care & adoption as well as cultural & societal trends toward childlessness. We touch on God's heart for children and some practical ways we can participate & engage in those things. We wrap it up some helpful resources that help us engage the topic at hand. 

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• BOOKS:
  • ReFraming Foster Care (for families and support groups) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/reframing-foster-care
  • Everyone Can Do Something (for church and ministry leaders) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/everyonecandosomething
  • ALL IN Orphan Care (small group based study for those considering) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/allin
  • Effectively Engaging Churches (for organizational leaders and advocates) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/engagingchurches
• BLOG:
  • Jason Johnson's Blog - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/
• ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES:
  • Night Light Christian Adoptions - (https://nightlight.org)
  • Olive Crest - (Foster to Adopt, Fostering and Strong Families temporary hosting) https://www.olivecrest.org/coachella-valley/
  • Mamas House (Support for Single or pregnant Mothers) - https://www.themamashouse.org
  • Foster All - https://fosterall.org
  • National Resources - (https://www.standsunday.com/)
  • Help for Domestic Violence - Shelter from the Storm (https://shelterfromthestorm.com/)

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The eucharist is, at the same time, one of the most unifying features of Christian life and worship and one of the most divisive. In this episode we talk through through some of the biblical, historical & differing views on practice & participation in the sacrament of Holy Communion.

SHOW NOTES & LINKS:

• Scripture Reference:
  • 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, 1 Corinthians 10:16, 1 Corinthians 10:21, Matthew 26:26-29 , Mark 14:22-25 , Luke 22:19 Luke 22:20, Acts 2:42.
• Articles:
  • The Bible Project | Why Is the Lord’s Supper Significant in the Bible? \ https://bibleproject.com/articles/lords-supper-in-the-bible/
  • The Gospel Coalition - (Articles, Books, podcasts, etc.)
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/?s=communion
• Podcasts:
  • Knowing Faith (The Lord’s Supper episode) | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-the-lords-supper/id1274228164?i=1000485600894
  • When Communion Becomes Dangerous. (1 Corinthians 11: 17-34)
  • | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-communion-becomes-dangerous-1-corinthians-11-17-34/id1570210433?i=1000721154848
• Books:
  • The Meal Jesus Gave Us by N.T. Wright | https://a.co/d/iM22rlq
  • John Owen | Communion with God | https://a.co/d/h1PSvKX
  • The Lord's Supper: Answers to Common Questions by Keith A. Mathison | https://a.co/d/aLCWKm3

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In this episode of the podcast, we continue back in our "Overcoming" series with another powerful & personal story. Our guest is Jay Hewitt—husband, father, pastor, speaker, author, and Ironman triathlete—shares his incredible journey of faith and perseverance following a life-changing brain cancer diagnosis. Jay invites us into his story with vulnerability and wisdom, showing how he continues to pursue a Christ-honoring life in the face of adversity. His story is a reminder that our weakness is often the greatest display of God's strength.

🎧 Show Notes & Links:

• jayhewitt.org
• I Am Weak, I Am Strong (Book)
• Follow Jay on Instagram
• Ironman Official Site

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In this episode, Pastor Ricky helps tackle a biblical vision for the topic of singleness & the Church. We unpack the pro's & con's as well as practical do's and don'ts for those both unmarried & married alike.  

RESOURCES & STUFF:

• Sun Valley Church Sermon- How to Follow Jesus as a Single Person - https://youtu.be/jcQBR24oIVs
• Cultivate Series Coming Up? (2023) 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qppegwn1c4g
• Southwest Events & Opportunities (Groups) - https://southwestchurch.com/get-involved/groups/
• The Gospel Coalition - Articles, Books, Podcasts & Essays on Singleness - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/?s=singleness

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He's back! In this episode, we are joined again by Pastor Ricky Jenkins as we catch up on some of the things he was up to during his sabbatical & time away. We then jump into a conversation surrounding friendship in the attempt to help better understand what it means to give & receive value from close life & relationship with others. 

SHOW NOTES & LINKS:
- Kenny Luck - Friendship
- Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter (https://a.co/d/fYDCbuN)
- No Greater Love: The Story of Michael Crescenz, Philadelphia's Only Medal of Honor Recipient of the Vietnam War (https://a.co/d/fWHDm8H)
 - saved the life of fellow soldiers bye laying down his own life
- The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship by Jonathan Holmes (https://a.co/d/cgEWUfc)
 - Friendship informed by scripture rather than pop culture & social media
- TGC Article from Christine Hoover: How to Be the Friend You’ve Always Wanted (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-to-be-friend-youve-always-wanted/)

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