Best Issaquah Podcasts (2025)

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Love

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10d ago

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Love is the heartbeat of Advent. This week, as we sit with John 3:16–17, we’ll trace the story of a God whose love is eternal (“chosen before the foundation of the world”), visible in Jesus—the Word made flesh, and receivable, a love so wide and long and high and deep that it can actually take root in our hearts. In a world starving for real love, …

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Peace

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On our monthly Discipleship Sundays, we gather as one church family—ages 1 to 103—and this month we gather to explore the Advent theme of peace. Through the story of the shepherds in Luke 2:8–15, we’ll see how God speaks peace right into the middle of fear and uncertainty. Our morning will be interactive and engaging: we’ll explore together, reflec…

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Hope

23d ago

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This Advent, we begin a new series called Go Tell It, a journey into the good news worth sharing. In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, the prophet Isaiah speaks a surprising word: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” This week, we explore the theme of Hope—not as wishful thinking, but as the arrival of God’s light i…

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Community

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At the last supper, Jesus ate a meal with his best friends. They shared many meals together, and this was no different than any of the others, except that it would be his last. Even then you can see Jesus gathering his friends together to share love words of encouragement and deeper trust in him. We are called to do what Jesus did. To sit down with…

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Justice

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In a world where injustice separates and labels, Jesus meets a marginalized woman with dignity, truth, and grace. This encounter is more than a conversation about worship; it’s a confrontation with systems of exclusion and a picture of divine justice in action. Jesus doesn’t just talk about justice — he embodies it. He meets the one pushed to the m…

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Hospitality

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God welcomes us, so we welcome others. This Sunday we’ll explore the radical, boundary-crossing hospitality of God—from Eden to Bethlehem to the great last banquet in heaven. Scripture reminds us that we were once strangers whom God welcomed home, and now we are sent to reflect His heart to those who are on the outside looking in. Come discover wha…

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Compassion for the Poor

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This Discipleship Sunday we’ll explore what it means to share in the compassion of Jesus—a compassion that sees, feels, and moves. In a world that often pushes the poor to the margins, Jesus brought them front and center. His compassion didn’t stop at sympathy—it led to action. Together, as a learning and discipling community, we’ll reflect on how …

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Visitation

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Jesus didn’t just talk about compassion—He embodied it. He entered the homes of the sick, touched the untouchable, and stood beside the condemned. In doing so, He showed us that love is not loud or convenient; it is often quiet, faithful, and costly. Following Jesus means showing up where pain lives—hospital rooms, lonely places, and even the margi…

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Deliverance

2M ago

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Deliverance isn’t just something God does for us — it’s something He does through us. When Jesus taught us to pray, “Deliver us from evil,” He wasn’t inviting passivity but participation. Jesus came proclaiming freedom for the captives and breaking the chains of sin, fear, and oppression — and He calls His followers to do the same. In a world still…

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Healing

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Jesus met broken bodies with healing hands and a compassionate heart. Through our call to do what Jesus did, we’ll explore how Jesus still heals today—sometimes instantly, sometimes through process, and sometimes not until eternity. God can heal; God does heal; and even when He doesn’t, He is still good. As disciples, we’re invited to carry His hea…

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Teaching

3M ago

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Jesus gathered people in homes, in the temple courts, and along the roads, turning everyday spaces into classrooms of the Kingdom. Following Him means both learning and teaching His words—and we practice His way together. Sunday we’ll explore what it looks like to be deeper disciples by doing what Jesus did—learning in community, teaching one anoth…

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Demonstrating the Gospel

3M ago

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Jesus declares His mission: to bring good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, sight for the blind, and release for the captive. These words were not just spoken—they were embodied in His life and ministry. The gospel is not only something we proclaim, but something we live. What does it mean to demonstrate the gospel in both word and deed,…

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Preach the Gospel

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God has poured His love into our lives—not for us to keep, but for us to share. As disciples of Jesus, it is imperative to discover what it looks like to take the love we know and bring it to those who haven’t experienced it yet. Join us as we learn how simple acts of love and courageous words can point others to the hope we hold in Christ. 1 Peter…

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Space for the Gospel

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Jesus didn’t just preach the gospel—He practiced it at the table. In Luke 19, salvation came to Zacchaeus’ house not through a sermon, but through a meal. By breaking bread, Jesus broke barriers, and by sharing tables, He shared the gospel. Join us as we explore how hospitality isn’t just a good idea—it’s a gospel practice. The challenge is simple …

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Do What Jesus Did

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Each month we intentionally set the stage for learning as a community, from 1-101 years old. Together we learn what it means to be disciples who follow Jesus, and this month we are asking the question What Did Jesus Do? It seems like a simple question, but it gets complicated when Jesus says his disciples will do what he did! Join us as we learn to…

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Psalm 62

4M ago

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“Save us! Save us!” The world cries for deliverance as evil prospers and our anxieties rise. We long for refuge—yet too often seek it in the wrong places. Where can we find true and lasting rescue? This week in the Psalms, we are reminded who is our true defense and protection: “My salvation comes from God. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he …

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Psalm 84

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Psalm 84 invites us into a holy longing—a deep desire to be near God and dwell in His presence. In a world full of distractions and quick fixes, this psalm teaches us that true fulfillment isn’t found in what we achieve, but in whom we pursue. Learning the art of yearning means shaping our hearts to crave God above all else—turning our restlessness…

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Psalm 1

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Psalm 1 paints a vivid contrast between two ways of life: one rooted by streams of living water, the other blown away like chaff in the wind. In a world full of noise and shallow distractions, this psalm invites us to a life that flourishes through nourishing—anchored in God’s Word, bearing fruit in every season. Join us as we discover how to starv…

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Psalm 121

5M ago

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Psalm 121 teaches us that God is in control. Even though we may be far from the destination in our health, our jobs, our families, or our desires, we can come under God’s authority and look to the hills from whence comes our help on the journey. This Psalm shows us that the Maker of Heaven and Earth sees us. He will not abandon or forsake us. He sl…

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Psalm 91

5M ago

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Psalm 91 is a powerful declaration of God’s protection, presence, and peace for those who trust in Him. It paints a vivid picture of refuge under God’s wings, safety in the face of fear, and strength amid trials. Whether facing danger, disease, or distress, this psalm reminds us that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High can live with cou…

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Psalm 103

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This Sunday, we will take a reflective walk through Psalm 103 where we are called to remember—not just with our minds, but with our souls. Psalm 103 calls us to preach to our own hearts: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” – and then walks us through remembering: who God is, what God has done, and who we are—and whose we ar…

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Psalm 139

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In Psalm 139, we discover the beauty of being fully known by God — every thought, every fear, every joy — and invited to truly know Him in return. This week we’ll explore how God’s intimate knowledge of us is not something to fear but to embrace, and how knowing Him shapes our identity and purpose. Come find rest in the God who searches, knows, and…

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Psalm 23

6M ago

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From day to day, we make most of the decisions about where we go and what we do. In David’s life we get a glimpse of how the Lord was the guiding force of his life. What can we learn from a familiar psalm that might transform our everyday lives? The Shepherd does not tend the flock to give them what they want, but to lead them to what they need. Ps…

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A Generous Heart

6M ago

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God wants our hearts, and this world wants to deceive our hearts. Jesus says that we cannot serve two masters. Generosity is the antidote to set us free from the poison of materialism. It is the key to putting our trust in God, to placing our hope in the Kingdom and not in things of this world. For where our treasure is, there our heart will be als…

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Your Gift

6M ago

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Ever feel like what you have to give isn’t enough? You’re not alone. This week, we’re looking at a powerful moment where Jesus shows us that it’s not about how much we give, but how we give it. Everyone has something to offer, even if it’s small. Real generosity isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. Come discover how you can live generously,…

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No Return Necessary

6M ago

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I’ll hold the door for you, if you will hold the door for me. Just pay it forward. These are a couple of ways our culture can operate in generosity, but the way of Jesus offers another, more meaningful way to bless others. A culture of generosity is not just for those who’ve earned it or are worthy of it, but also for those who can offer nothing in…

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The Practice

7M ago

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Abram was told to leave his land, his home, his people, and start something new, centered around a new identity and a new culture. God chose Abram, giving him a new family and purpose. They were God’s people whose purpose was to be a blessing, but they needed to learn the practice of generosity. Join us as we begin our new series on living A Life o…

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Confirmation Sunday

7M ago

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This week is Confirmation Sunday! Come celebrate all that God has done and continues to do in the life of our 8 students who have journeyed through the confirmation experience this year. This is not only a huge step in these students’ faith journey, but an opportunity to celebrate God’s faithfulness as a church. Watch HereWatch on Facebook / YouTub…

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With Your Time

7M ago

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Jesus shows us that loving our neighbor means giving our time. He pauses for the desperate, listens, and brings healing. When we slow down, see others, and share our time, we reflect His compassion. Love isn’t rushed—it’s present, patient, and available. Mark 5:21-43 Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman 21 When Jesus had again crossed ov…

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Forgiveness

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Jesus sums up the law and the prophets in two commands: love the Lord and love your neighbor as yourself. As we love our neighbors, we must do this in relationship, and anyone who has been in relationship knows forgiveness is essential. In Matthew 18, Jesus gives us an example of how to forgive others, so that we may be forgiven. So, come and join …

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Lavish

8M ago

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What does it mean to love God and our neighbor lavishly? We are going to explore a powerful moment from Luke’s gospel, where we witness a forgiven woman pour out her love for Jesus in an extravagant display of devotion. In this story, we too are challenged to consider the depth of our own love in how freely we welcome and love others with our whole…

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The Love Command

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Jesus said the whole law could be summed up by these two commands: to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself. The latter of the two was such a hot-button issue that he was asked what the minimum requirement was to love one’s neighbor and still enter into eternal life with God. Jesus did not say that one is greater than the other, or that th…

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New

8M ago

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God is doing something new; can you see it? We might not be able to see it in the world or in our day-to-day, but we long for the new God is doing. We desperately need the new life Jesus is offering through his death and resurrection. How do we get Jesus’ new life? What difference does it actually make? Join us as we seek the new life Jesus longs f…

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On Earth as It Is in Heaven

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When we pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven,” this is not a passive prayer while we wait for Armageddon! When we pray this—earnestly, fervently—we become participants with God in the Kingdom that has arrived NOW in Christ Jesus. This Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry. What does his entry say about…

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Confession

9M ago

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There are so many feelings around the subject of confession. For some, it makes us squirm in our seats. And for others, they have found great solace in the practice. For each of us, we cannot debate the fact that acknowledging and confessing our sins is central to the work of redemption. So, what does confession look like for the current church? Wh…

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Labor of Love

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When we share and respond to prayer requests, there’s often an unspoken assumption that a one-time prayer will suffice. But what happens when you face a Jericho-sized issue, and a one-time prayer won’t do? We need to be people who learn how to pray without ceasing as a labor of love; how to “pray through”! Join us as we learn together how to labor …

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Ask, Seek, Knock

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So often, we come to prayer with a request or an answer in mind. Jesus tells us to ask, and it will be given; seek, and we will find; knock, and the door will be opened to us. But how many times have we pounded at a door in prayer for something, only for it to remain shut? This passage gives us a framework by which we might seek the kingdom of God …

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Be Still

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In a world where we are constantly moving and listening to the noise around us, we unfortunately give in to consuming the world. In prayer, we are invited to switch posture and learn the intricacies of stillness. It is not our natural posture, but when we are still, we clear the way for the Lord to speak and move in our lives. Watch HereWatch on Fa…

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Holy Ground

10M ago

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If you’re committed to following Jesus, it’s not a matter of if you pray, but when you pray. Jesus’ disciples asked him to teach them how to pray—not because they wanted to know just in case they felt like doing it, but because they wanted to become like their rabbi. When we pray, our relationship with Jesus deepens, and we are formed to become mor…

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Money

10M ago

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This Sunday is our monthly Discipleship Sunday, when we take time to learn as a community and together be formed in the way of Jesus. What does the way of Jesus look like when it comes to the subject of money? Does Jesus have relevant teachings for us to follow in our current age or are his teachings outdated? We are formed by our relationship with…

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Healing and Brokenness

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We know we need to be reformed more into the image of Christ when it comes to our healing and brokenness. But how do we do that in the midst of pain and loss? We will explore the profound journey of learning to wait on God, weeping in our brokenness, and bearing witness to His redemptive healing. God’s grace can transform our deepest wounds into te…

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Sexual Wholeness

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Sex sells, but the narrative we are sold these days is a broken one. Even though it’s broken, it’s the one many have accepted as the best option afforded to us. Why settle for a broken paradigm when God wants to exchange the broken for the whole? As disciples, we want to be reformed in the way of Jesus when it comes to our sexual wholeness. Genesis…

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Friendship & Community

11M ago

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True friendship has the power to uplift, encourage, and bring joy. In the context of the church community, these friendships are not just a blessing—they are vital, and the church functions as a place where deep, meaningful relationships can grow. Together, let’s explore how we are called to cultivate a community of believers where love, accountabi…

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Worship

11M ago

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Have you walked into a worship service and felt like there were expectations or boundaries around your expression of worship? Jesus reorients our worship away from only the temple, away from specific locations, into worshiping in Spirit and Truth. As disciples, we are called to be worshipers of God at all times, leading to lifestyles of worship whe…

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Mental Health

11M ago

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In our deepest struggles with anxiety and mental health, God’s presence offers true comfort and peace. This weekend, we will explore how our theology of mental health can be re-formed to recognize God’s compassionate care for our emotional well-being. Rather than ignoring mental health, we are called to be a church that offers both spiritual and pr…

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Guilt and Shame

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Guilt and shame have a dramatic effect on human beings, and just because we follow Jesus does not mean we are immune to the effects. Join us as we learn how to let go of the ways we’ve been de-formed and how to be re-formed in new ways, leading to new growth around our understanding of guilt and shame. Hebrews 9:11-14 11 But when Christ came as hig…

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Identity

12M ago

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What would it be like to add beautiful icing on a cake, only to find out when you cut into the cake it was a moldy mess? Sometimes our formation as disciples can happen just like this. We need to be de-formed from the destructive patterns in order to live into healthy patterns. In this series, we will explore how we are de-formed and re-formed into…

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How will this Be? May it Be

12M ago

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As we step into a new year, we may be facing uncertainties, embarking on new adventures, encountering challenges, or experiencing grief. This Sunday, we will turn to Mary’s response of faith to equip us with the tools we need for all that 2025 may bring. The Lord invites Mary to be a Christ-bearer in the world, providing her with what she needs to …