Hosted by Dr. John DelHousaye, Director of Surge School+, this episode explores one of the three transcendentals— beauty —and why it may be the most compelling doorway in our current cultural moment.

Joined by guests Charith and Michael Denson, the conversation examines how truth, goodness, and beauty are deeply connected, and why beauty has a unique power when a culture grows resistant to arguments about truth. When debates stall, beauty has a way of holding everything together, awakening desire, inviting reflection, and opening hearts where logic alone may no longer persuade.

Our vision begins and ends in prayer.

In a time when polarization runs deep, we continue to pray that the Church — in all its diverse expressions — would stay anchored in Christ and committed to one another.

Our first All-Surge Gathering centered on vision and prayer. We revisited our shared commitments and launch into a guided season of prayer for our city, our churches, and our communities — both online and in neighborhoods throughout the Valley.

Alignment is not achieved by strategy alone but by shared surrender to the presence of Christ. These five prayers will shape our hearts, guide our actions, and unite our churches as we seek to live from the center of Jesus.

History is clear: Whenever the church has aligned itself with worldly, coercive power, it ends up on the wrong side of important justice issues.

But when the church cooperates with God's power through his presence among the least powerful, its witness for Jesus transforms the world into a better place.

Every quarter Surge Network holds a gathering for anyone in Phoenix to attend. This quarter, we had the honor of hearing from David Fitch with Gavin Linderman.

Every quarter Surge Network holds a gathering for anyone in Phoenix to attend. This quarter, we had the honor of hearing from John O. with Dennae Pierre on the essential practice of solidarity.

We wanted to get under the hood of what we mean when we say Jesus Centered. Dr. Meghan Good and missiologist Alan Hirsch join Gavin in a discussion on this, and much more.

On September 28th, 2024, Surge hosted an All-Surge Lunch featuring special guest speaker Ronnie Lillard, also known as Reconcile. Ronnie delivered an inspiring presentation about We the Revolt and the impactful work they are doing in South Florida to drive criminal justice reform.

He challenged us here in Phoenix to not only engage in this critical movement but also to mobilize together as a united force for change.

Here is the presentation from that day for those who could not attend or want to revisit the powerful message shared.

Surge had Renee Worcester Speak at the All surge event this podcast is a recap and a recreation of the event. Renee is a Spiritual Coach and has a heart for developing people and cultures. She is a retreat speaker and mentor to men and women in leadership positions.

On January 11, 2023 Robert Guerrero shared a powerful message to our all Surge event.  It was speaking to the power of the spirit to confront the powers of this world.  Asking How do we do life and mission in the midst of the powers of this world? 

This episode is the recording from our All-Region gathering in the first week of May 2022 when Dr. Christina Edmondson shared with us on Disciplining the Church: The Bottom Up Perspective of Accountability. Christina holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State University, an M.S. degree from the University of Rochester in Family Therapy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Hampton University. 

Winn Collier from the Eugene Peterson Center

The road before us is beautiful, yet treacherous. Though there will be many joys and graces, we will inevitably face vexing questions, oppressive enemies, and unexpected seductions. We will be assaulted by suffocating shame and hidden fears---and when things go well, we will tangle with oversized ego and the allure of success. What words do we need for this arduous journey? What words did Jesus need?

Winn Collier, a pastor for 25 years, was the founding pastor of All Souls in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is now the director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Winn is the author of multiple books, including Love Big, Be Well: Letters to a Small town Church and A Burning in My Bones, the biography of Eugene Peterson.