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Rest isn't just a luxury, it is actually commanded by God. But what does "rest" really mean? Is it different than laziness? Should we only do it once we're tired and exhausted? Join us as we explore what it means to rest in a regular, biblical, and God-honoring way. Speaker: Ben Horseman and Judy West

Discover how to transform your spiritual life through meaningful conversations with God, as we continue exploring spiritual practices in our series Base Camp. Pastors Joel Burke and Nathan Brown share practical tools for navigating anxiety and experiencing the peace of God. Learn how engaging with the Bible just four times a week can lead to lower stress and greater resilience. Finally, we unpack a four-step method—Read, Reflect, Pray, and Rest—to deepen your relationship with Jesus and equip your soul for the faith journey ahead.

Speaker: Joel Burke and Nathan Brown

Welcome to Base Camp, a series about building practical spiritual rhythms that equip us for the journey of faith. Together, we'll explore how transformation happens when we stop being shaped by the world and let God renew our minds. This is not just a resolution for the new year, but a way of letting Jesus shape our lives completely. Along the way we'll unpack some practices that can help us, as well as see why worship is an essential part of this life.

Speaker: Greg Holder

As we enter 2026, join us as we explore how to embrace a life of lasting impact. We unpack how God uses time to create legacies. We'll see how small, intentional choices across generations can lead to a spiritual revival that heals neighborhoods and transforms our city. Now is the time to trust God and invest our lives in what truly matters. Speaker: Greg Holder

In Ephesians 3, Paul prays for believers to grasp the multi-dimensional nature of Christ’s love—wide, long, high, and deep. Join us as we connect this biblical truth to real-life stories, showing how unconditional love brings hope, healing, and lasting change. We'll learn why God’s love is not just an emotion, but the very essence of who God is. We'll explore an invitation to experience a love that surpasses knowledge and fills every aspect of life. Speaker: Dave MacNeill

Join us as we celebrate the miracle of Christ’s birth, the significance of biblical names and titles, and an invitation to experience what only Jesus can offer. We’ll trace ancient prophecies from Isaiah and the wonder of God dwelling among us. As we reflect on what we long for the most this season, we’ll see that the invitation that Jesus offers still resonates deeply today.

Speaker: Greg Holder

As we prepare for Christmas, we contrast the story of two kings: Jesus and King Herod. The importance of this story traces back to Moses in the Old Testament and the longing for a Messiah to the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. We explore the resistance to Jesus’ message, the illusion of control in our own lives, and the enduring relevance of Christ’s kingdom.

Speaker: Greg Holder

We begin to prepare our hearts for Christmas by unpacking a story about Mary from Luke 1. Speaker: Greg Holder

Waiting. None of us like it, though it seems to be an important part of human life. Join us as we explore the spiritual significance of waiting and how it connects us to the greater story of God. Advent is a time to pause and remember the deep longing that preceded the arrival of Jesus the Messiah. We'll unpack the history of the Israelites, who waited thousands of years for deliverance, and discover that waiting is not wasted time but a period where character is formed and trust is deepened. Learn how to "wait well" by actively trusting God, staying connected to community, and surrendering your desire to control outcomes in relationships, work, and finances. Finally, discover how to renew your strength and find hope in Jesus, the promised Savior who understands our struggles and remains with us through every delay Speaker: Angela Beise

Instead of relying on self-sufficiency, what if we learned to focus on the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, who watches over our lives? How would that shape the way we live? This message challenges us to practice generosity and cultivate spiritual health by intentionally working on our memories to recall God's faithfulness. Together, we'll see how trusting in Jesus provides the ultimate hope, and it is He who provides grace, peace, and unshakeable security. Speaker: Greg Holder