In Week 7 of When God Shows Up, Pastors RJ & Mary Ciaramitaro explore the story of Isaac and Abraham in Genesis 22.

Isaac carried the wood up the mountain without knowing the full story. His obedience and surrender point us toward Jesus, the greater Son who willingly carried the cross and gave His life for us.

This message challenges us to trust God when we don't have all the answers, to surrender what He places in our hands, and to keep our eyes on Christ.

Sometimes faith isn't about knowing where the road leads. It's about trusting the One who is walking with us.

Scripture: Genesis 22

Series: When God Shows Up — Week 7

Message: Isaac: The Son Who Carried The Wood

Pastors: RJ & Mary Ciaramitaro

In this message, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro challenges us to pay attention when God tells us it’s time to move on.

Through Hebrews 3:7–15, we see the warning against hardening our hearts when God speaks. There are seasons, places, mindsets, and patterns that God may be calling us to leave—but moving forward requires faith, obedience, and a willingness to let go.

Don’t keep living in a place God has already called you out of. Listen to His voice, trust His leading, and move forward.

📖 Scripture: Hebrews 3:7–15

🎙️ Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro

In Week 6 of When God Shows Up, Pastors RJ Ciaramitaro & Larry Loewen explore the story of Gideon and what it means to experience God’s peace even when fear surrounds us.

Gideon wasn’t fearless when God called him—he was afraid and hiding. Yet God met him right where he was and reminded him that His presence was greater than his circumstances.

Fear doesn’t have to disappear before we can have peace. When we know that God is with us, we can find courage, confidence, and peace even in the middle of the battle.

Listen and be encouraged to trust God’s presence when fear feels overwhelming.

Before the battle of Jericho, Joshua encountered the Commander of the Lord's army—a moment that reshaped his understanding of leadership, surrender, and victory. In this message, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro and Ciaran Coghill explore how God calls us to stop asking Him to bless our plans and instead align ourselves with His.

Listen in as we discover that true victory begins when we surrender to the authority of the True Commander and trust Him to lead every step.

God often meets us in the middle of ordinary moments to reveal extraordinary purpose.

In this message from Week 4 of our When God Shows Up series, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro unpacks Moses' encounter with the burning bush and God's powerful declaration: "I AM." Discover how God's presence overcomes our excuses, empowers our calling, and reminds us that He is everything we need for every assignment He gives.

Listen today and be encouraged to answer God's call with confidence—not in yourself, but in the One who is "I AM."

Join Pastor RJ and Pastor Larry as they continue our When God Shows Up series by exploring Jacob's unforgettable encounter with God.

Through Jacob's wrestling, we discover that our greatest transformations often begin with surrender. Rather than relying on our own strength, God calls us to trust Him, embrace the identity He has spoken over our lives, and allow Him to shape us from the inside out.

Listen in and be encouraged that when God shows up, He doesn't just change our circumstances—He changes us.

God's presence often comes in ways we don't expect.

In this week's message from our When God Shows Up series, we look at Abraham's encounter with a mysterious Visitor and discover a God who chooses to come near to His people. Rather than remaining distant, God invites us into relationship, calls us to trust Him, and meets us in the midst of everyday life.

Join us as we reflect on what it means to recognize God's presence and respond with faith when He draws near.

In this first message, Hagar: The God Who Sees, we reflect on the story of Hagar and discover a powerful truth: God sees us in every season. Even when life feels uncertain, painful, or unnoticed, His presence meets us right where we are.

Listen in and be reminded that you are never outside of God’s care or attention.

What happens when your story feels overlooked?

In *Shobab: The Son You Didn’t Notice*, Pastors RJ and Mary Ciaramitaro reflect on a hidden name in Scripture and uncover a powerful reminder: God notices what people miss.

Recorded on Father’s Day, this message explores identity, fatherhood, and the invitation to live from being known by God rather than needing recognition from others.

If you’ve ever questioned your significance or wondered if your quiet faithfulness matters, this conversation is for you.

Many of us carry identities shaped by disappointment, insecurity, past experiences, or the voices around us.

In *Mephibosheth: Identity at the Table*, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro walks through one of Scripture’s quieter but powerful stories—a man who expected rejection but received restoration.

This message invites us to consider what changes when we stop defining ourselves by what was lost and begin living from the place God has prepared for us.

Listen in and reflect on the invitation of grace, belonging, and a renewed identity.