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Ever feel like life is one long “in-between”? In this Advent message from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22, we talk about how God meets us in the meantime—shaping hearts of joy, prayer, and gratitude, and forming a Spirit-led, Word-rooted, holiness-seeking community as we wait for Christ’s return.

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Do you feel tossed by trials—like life keeps throwing punches you can’t dodge? Are you wrestling with loss, disappointment, or circumstances beyond your control?

On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Luke Metzler opens James 1:1-18 to show us six verbs for the valley...six ways God meets us in hardship and shapes us through it.

This message will help you see trials not as wasted pain, but as opportunities for deeper joy, perseverance, wisdom, and hope in Christ.

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Ever feel like life’s just off-key? That is lacks harmony? Today’s Friday Mood takes us from laughs to lasting hope in Christ.
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At all stages of life, discerning what God's will for your life is can be difficult and frustrating. In this episode, we welcome John Taylor on the podcast to talk about his navigation of that through the vocational change from real estate brokerage to missions. I hope you can be encouraged!

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WE BACKKKKKKK! Happy Friday :)

On today's episode we look at Philemon, where Paul reframes Onesimus’ story—useless to useful, slave to brother. All the while, we'll see Christ in that story: how He pays our debt, changes our identity, and brings us into God’s family.

Enjoy the episode.

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Feeling the weight of a new chapter or the ending of a current one? Join me and my longtime friend Micah as we unpack faith, fear, and following Jesus through endings, uncertainty, and the fresh starts ahead. From high school memories to future dreams, we reflect on God’s faithfulness, the beauty of in-between seasons, and how to walk forward with courage—even when the path feels unclear. Whether you’re graduating, changing jobs, or stepping into the unknown, this one’s for you.

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What’s it like to follow Jesus in college? Freshman Dalton Collins shares his first-year experiences, while I add a senior’s perspective—what I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and how faith shapes it all. Whether you're just starting or about to graduate, this episode will challenge and encourage you!

Check out Dalton’s podcast! Click here

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Happy Friday! WE BACK & WITH A BOOM!

Ever felt unseen by God? Psalm 40:17 says He takes thought for you. Let’s talk about His love, His timing, and how He’s more fixated on you than you realize!

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Welcome to a new series where we're going to have some deep convos about Jesus, and we're going to do so with peers! I'm stoked. Today we have Mr. Luke Edwards on the podcast, an amazing man who loves Jesus & sharing in His holiness, which is the topic of our convo today.

Enjoy!

How do you find confidence when your world feels like it’s falling apart? Can peace exist in the chaos of conflict?

The following is a sermon of Luke Metzler's delivered in Delaware on Psalm 46, which points us to the character, citizenship, cross, and community of God.

'Confidence in the Midst of Conflict'

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