As we move from contemplative silence, in order to Give God the first word in prayer, what should be the first thing from our lips? In a word, adoration. Today we explore the Lord's Prayer. Learn how remembering God's true identity as both intimate Father and majestic King can revolutionize your prayer life. Discover the impact of defiant adoration, even in life's darkest moments, and how hallowing God's name brings heaven to earth.

In our frenetic world, this teaching sounds a wake-up call - hurry is crippling our prayer lives and souls. Drawing from King David's poetic prayers, it beckons us to embraces stillness, allowing God to recenter our perspective. As we remember our fragile mortality yet profound worth to God, we're liberated into unhurried love.

Feeling overwhelmed, yet finding prayer daunting? Join us for part one of the Prayer Practice series and discover that God delights in your raw, honest prayers. Learn why fears of imperfection and silence shouldn't hinder your communication with a loving, ever-present Father. "Pray as you can"—a simple practice that unlocks joy, peace, and intimacy with God.

You're invited to Jesus' better party, but it doesn't look like Republican or Democratic conventions. This final teaching in our series on politics crashes through partisan boxes to uncover biblical mentors modeling creative options for faithful political engagement. From the prophet's bold imagination to the monk's countercultural community, you'll be inspired by Kingdom citizens throughout history who pursued human flourishing while resisting idolatry and toxic tribalism. Discover your role in this compelling politics remix.

How do we navigate the polarized world as a faithful follower of Jesus? In this teaching we examine how the rhythms and practices of the Christian faith can form us into mature disciples and citizens of God's Kingdom. From gathered worship to personal spiritual disciplines, these ancient formational practices cultivate a countercultural way of life that moves beyond divisiveness to embody Christ's upside-down wisdom.

Forget surface-level niceness that ignores real conflict. Today we dig into the radical call to be active peacemakers, not passive peacefakers. Unpack the implications of Jesus as the "Prince of Peace" and what it means to join God's reconciling work. Get equipped with a practical process for pursuing justice, restoring broken relationships, and extending forgiveness - even to enemies. As elections near, be inspired to make a countercultural commitment to Christian peacemaking amidst political differences.

Are we consumed by the "selling of news" or living as citizens of God's upside-down Kingdom? Join us as we explore Jesus as the ultimate "party crasher" - disrupting oppressive systems to usher in radical values like loving neighbors and showing kindness amid division. Drawing parallels with America's founding fathers, it inspires us to embody Jesus' countercultural, peacemaking presence.

Fed up with the bitter partisan bickering? Worried about how to engage politics faithfully as a Christian? Part three of our Party Crashers series lays out ten candid "political commandments" from Scripture - like putting ultimate allegiance in King Jesus, loving your neighbor through civic engagement, and speaking with the fruit of the Spirit. Drawing courage from Jesus' response to the devil's corrupt power temptation, you'll be re-centered on your primary identity in Christ amidst this cultural storm.

Does your political leaning ever feel like an unhealthy obsession or false religion? In part two of this series we explore how Jesus called a politically diverse group of disciples to follow him, showing the church is meant to be a reconciled community that brings different perspectives under Christ's Lordship. Like the earliest disciples, we too are invited to bring our various perspectives to the King's reconciling table while submitting our highest devotion to Him alone.

Feeling like you don't fully fit in any political party these days? Welcome to The Party Crasher a series on politics in America. In part one we break down the four major value systems - Progress, Responsibility, Identity, and Security - that are basically becoming political religions for a lot of people today. However, for Christians, full devotion belongs to King Jesus alone. He's the only one who can really fulfill our hunger for a better world.

In the final teaching in this series, we explore the vital role of physical touch for human flourishing and connection. See how God's transformative touches in scripture model his desire to connect with humanity through physical means. We discover the story of "Doubting Thomas" touching the risen Jesus, allowing him to confess "My Lord and my God!" and providing a model for how we can experience God's touch and extend his compassionate, healing touch to others.

Are seeing and believing the same? This Easter we explore the interplay of vision, perception, and faith through Jesus' post-resurrection encounter on the road to Emmaus. We'll unpack how our senses can deceive us, confront the biases clouding spiritual sight, and unveil the divine enablement required to truly "see" Christ. Get ready to have your vision realigned as we journey from the disciples' uncertainty to the burning revelation at the breaking of bread. Discover how believing precedes seeing and how Jesus alone can open our eyes to resurrection reality.

What does it truly mean to hear God? This episode contrasts the sounds of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the jarring noise of the crowd condemning Him before Pilate. As we explore these auditory bookends of Easter, we'll unpack profound truths about spiritual hearing. It's not merely detecting sounds, but understanding and obeying God's voice. Prepare to have your spiritual ears attuned as we learn to separate truth from noise and respond in faithful obedience to the God who lovingly speaks through the resurrection narrative and our daily lives.

Taste the Goodness of God's Gift: From the wedding at Cana where Jesus turned water into fine wine, to the Last Supper where He offered bread and cup as symbols of His body and blood, taste played a pivotal role. In this teaching, we'll explore how the universal experience of savoring flavor invites us to partake of the soul-satisfying gift of Christ's sacrifice. Prepare to have your spiritual taste buds awakened as we unpack the depths of God's goodness revealed through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection - the ultimate feast for our hungry souls.

Experience the profound truths of Easter in a whole new way through this immersive teaching series that explores the resurrection narrative through the lens of our five senses. Join us as we dive deep into the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touches that surrounded Jesus during His final days, death, and triumphant resurrection.

In this final teaching on the Sabbath Practice, we revisit the ancient idea an practice to set one day apart each week for intentional rest and worship of God. Despite its dismissal by much of the modern church and society, Sabbath remains timeless wisdom from God awaiting rediscovery. Join us as we explore the transformative power of embracing Sabbath as a sacred rhythm in our lives, helping us to orient and reorient our lives around God, our Creator and our Center.

In this teaching, we reframe the practice of Sabbath as a joyous invitation to embrace God's goodness. Discover the transformative power of delighting in God, His creation, and our place within it. Uncover the profound joy found in Sabbath, as we learn to embrace this sacred rhythm, cultivating a life marked by gratitude, contentment, and a deepening relationship with God. Join us in exploring the beauty and joy of Sabbath, and the transformative power it holds in our lives.

We continue our series on the Sabbath practice, a counter-cultural and sacred act of resistance against our culture's relentless demands. Unveiling the transformative power of rest as an antidote to never-ending desires, we explore how embracing Sabbath becomes an intentional act of resistance. Join us as we navigate the significance of Sabbath in reclaiming our time, nourishing our souls, and forging a life marked by balance, restoration, and spiritual growth.

In this second teaching in our series, we begin to discover the sabbath practice from one of four movements, the first being to stop. We explore the profound invitation of Sabbath – a sacred pause amidst life's busyness. Reflecting on God's own example in creation, we delve into the significance of stopping and embracing a rhythm of rest. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of Sabbath, discovering its ability to refresh, rejuvenate, and realign our lives with the divine rhythm of creation.

Luke 6:39-40 - In this first teaching in our series on the Sabbath practice, we explore the profound journey of personal transformation. We all follow someone or something, shaping who we become. Delve into the question of becoming like Jesus – is it possible, and if so, how? Join us in uncovering the transformative power of intentional spiritual formation and the practical steps to align our lives with the both the teachings and the lifestyle of Jesus, as we navigate the path of authentic and purposeful transformation.