Unpacking Sunday

In what may be Luke’s final episode of Unpacking Sunday, he and Mike reunite after a short break to unpack this past Sunday’s “Out of Context” message from Matthew 18:19.

The guys explore how taking this familiar verse—“where two or three are gathered”—out of context can unintentionally diminish the personal work of Jesus and the incredible access we have to God through the Holy Spirit. They look at what Jesus is actually addressing in Matthew 18: church discipline, difficult conversations, and the pursuit of restoration.

In a culture where “cancel culture” can make cutting people off feel easier than pursuing reconciliation, the church has a unique opportunity to model something different. What does it look like to approach conflict with grace, humility, truth, and a genuine hope for restoration?

It’s a thoughtful and timely conversation about Scripture, community, conflict, and what it means to pursue biblical unity—even when the conversations are hard.

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Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

This week, Luke is joined once again by Pastor Jeevan Edward as they wrap up Acts 9 by looking at two remarkable miracles that highlight the ministry of Peter. First, they explore the healing of Aeneas, a man who had been paralyzed for eight years. In the name of Jesus, Peter commands him to get up, make his bed, and walk—and the miracle becomes a powerful testimony throughout the region.

They then turn to the moving account of Tabitha (Dorcas), a beloved disciple whose life is restored after Peter prays for her. Together, these stories paint a compelling picture of God's power at work in the early Church.

Luke and Jeevan also discuss how easy it can be to feel disconnected from the pages of Scripture, as though these events belong to a different era. But the book of Acts reminds us that we are still living in the same age of the Church, empowered by the very same Holy Spirit. The God who moved then is still moving today.

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

This week, Luke welcomes Pastor Jeevan back to the podcast as they continue their journey through Acts chapter 9. After catching up on what's been happening in life, they dive into the tension between God's unmistakable calling on Paul's life and the very human response of the apostles.

Despite Paul's dramatic conversion, the disciples initially refuse to accept him—and understandably so. His past as a persecutor of Christians made trusting him incredibly difficult.

Enter Barnabas, whose name means "son of encouragement." Luke and Jeevan explore the vital role Barnabas plays as the one who bridges the gap, bringing peace, balance, and trust into a situation marked by fear and doubt. Together, they reflect on what it means to be people who, like Barnabas, help others find belonging and make room for God's redemptive work.

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

This week, Mike and Luke unpack Sunday’s Father’s Day message, as  Jerome Lambatin shares a heartfelt look at the Father’s love through Psalm 104.

The guys reflect on how fatherhood has shaped their own journeys with Jesus, sharing stories of the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons that come with raising children. Together, they explore how God’s character as a loving Father is revealed throughout creation and how His faithful care transforms the way we parent, lead, and follow Him.

Join Mike and Luke for an honest conversation filled with laughter, personal stories, and a fresh appreciation for the heart of our Heavenly Father.

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

This week, Luke sits down with Pastor Jevan Edward to discuss the last couple of sermons from the Divine Reversal series.

Before diving into the text, the guys catch up on life—including the frustrating reality that homes and appliances eventually break down. They reflect on learning to roll with the punches, pay the bill, move forward.

From there, they turn to Acts 9 and the dramatic moment when Saul encounters the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. They unpack the remarkable transformation that begins in that moment and the ripple effects it has on the early church.

The conversation then shifts to Ananias, whose trust in God and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit lead him to do the unthinkable: pray for a man known for persecuting Christians. Luke and Jevan explore how fear often competes with faith, and how learning to recognize God's voice and trust His leading can help us take steps of obedience even when they seem risky.

Join the conversation as they discuss transformation, trust, courage, and the faithfulness of God in both the extraordinary and the everyday moments of life.

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada. 

This week, Luke welcomes special guest Pastor Mark Gordon to unpack his sermon, “Going Off Script: When God Calls Us Beyond the Boundaries We’ve Created.” Together, Luke and Mark dive into real-life moments where God has called them beyond their comfort zones and straight into Kingdom business.

Through laughter, honest stories, and personal experiences, they reflect on what it looks like to trust Jesus when the path ahead feels uncertain. From unexpected opportunities to moments that stretched their faith, this conversation explores the beauty of our willingness to step out—and how Jesus faithfully steps in when we do.

It’s a fun, honest, and depth-filled conversation about obedience, discomfort, faith, and the surprising places God leads when we stop playing it safe.

For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.ReviveCity.ca
Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada.