Pastor Mike Perks and CRCF's Worship Minister Luke Nielsen discuss Sunday's sermon, while providing theological insight and personal stories that allow the listener to grasp a deeper understanding of the bible and see Sunday's message with a 360 degree view. The podcast will include questions from congregants and special guests to provide a deeper look into what is being discussed. Unpacking Sunday is a production of Revive City Church located in Burnaby, BC.
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Welcome to The Overflow—the bonus round of faith and real-life conversation with Brandon and Susan Thomas. Every week, they unpack the powerful insights, behind-the-scenes experiences, and personal reflections that didn’t quite fit into Sunday’s sermon. This is where the conversation gets practical, honest, and a little bit unscripted. Whether it's an encouraging word, a deeper dive into Scripture, or a hilarious moment from their week, Brandon and Susan bring fresh perspective and spiritual ...
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Tell Me More is a weekly podcast hosted by Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr, where they unpack the Sunday sermon with Dr. Dennis Wiles. This podcast is designed on the premise that Dr. Wiles always has more to say than can fit in a 35 minute sermon - so we have fun discussing it here each week. We hope that in listening you are educated, encouraged and more connected to the pastor and his teaching!
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When the Sunday sermon isn't enough. Join us as we unpack what was spoken about on Sunday with all the extra stuff that didn't make it.
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At South Fellowship Church, we know there’s only so much we can cover in a Sunday morning gathering, so we invite you to dive deeper with us through our podcast, Red Couch Theology – Sermon Conversations with Alex and Aaron. Recorded live every Thursday at 11am, Pastors Alex, Aaron, and occasional guests engage in casual, insightful conversations that unpack and explore the ideas from the previous Sunday’s teaching. If you want to go further into the texts and subjects we discuss in our Sund ...
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Miracles In Our Mess (Acts 3:1-10) -Jeevan Edward (Sermon)
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38:34For 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.By Revive City Church
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Can Deconstruction Grow Your Faith?
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1:02:22Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. This week we have a guest because Sean Switzer brought the sermon, and we talked about some really fun topics like how do you know when deconstruction is actually dangerous for you, what bricks in our, our, the walls of our lives should be removed and replaced, and whic…
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This week on Tell Me More, we welcome a dynamic duo—Curt Grice and Luke Stehr—for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about Sunday’s sermon, “The Engaged Church.” Drawing from Acts 11:19–30 and 13:1–3, Curt and Luke unpack what it means for the Church to live as God’s global community—His new temple—and how we’re called to step into His Great …
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We dive into what it means to bring our best to God as an act of worship in every part of life. Excellence is not about perfection but about honoring God with gratitude for His greatest gift, Jesus. We explore the “best-bandits” that keep us from wholehearted worship and how to live as image bearers who reflect God’s character. QUESTIONS: What are …
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The Church On Mission (Acts 3:11-16) - Reg Clayton
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44:56For 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.By Revive City Church
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Aaron and Alex Share Stories of when they felt like they Heard from God
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47:48Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week, Alex and I just told some stories. Someone asked us what is it like or when have we experienced the presence of God in our lives? And so we share some stories about our lives and how God has shown up in unique ways, spoken to us, or given us a sense of H…
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In this week’s episode of Tell Me More, host Ryan Chandler sits down with Dr. Dennis R. Wiles and Ashley Berryhill to talk about Engagement Month at First Baptist Church of Arlington — a season that celebrates living as a sent people. Together they discuss what it means to live missionally every day, highlight the church’s local and global partners…
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We explore the power of communication in shaping family culture and discipling children. Drawing from the Shema in Deuteronomy 6, we emphasize speaking God’s truth intentionally and consistently in everyday life. When parents prioritize authentic faith and regular conversations, they set their children up to love God deeply and walk in His ways. QU…
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Unpacking Sunday - Life In The Spirit | A New Beginning (Acts 2:42-47)
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26:38This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike get real about the early church believers and what life looked like as they adapted to the brand-new reality of holding the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 might almost read like the perfect ending—“and they lived happily ever after”—but really, it marks a whole new beginning. They unpack how the early church learne…
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It’s Engagement Month at FBCA, and the team goes deep on what “everyone to everywhere” actually looks like. Luke, Katy, and Dr. Wiles swap stories from Sunday’s multi-language communion (Arabic, Spanish, English), celebrate a campus bursting with nations and flags, and spotlight the behind-the-scenes leaders who make global engagement tangible—like…
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What if one truth about money could change your life and your marriage? In this episode of The Overflow, Brandon and Susan open up about how learning God’s design for money transformed their family and deepened their faith. Together, they unpack the biblical principle of the tithe, the difference between obedience and sacrifice, and why generosity …
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The Sanctity Of Community (Sermon Nov 2) - Mike Perks
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48:20For 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.By Revive City Church
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Does Jesus Contradict Himself in the Gospels?
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52:17Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week we're diving into John chapter 5 and looking at all of the fascinating little nuggets there. And then we're also trying to understand why Jesus doesn't teach more explicitly in the Bible. Instead, he tells parables and stories, and doesn't he want us to u…
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Unpacking Sunday -Cut To The Heart (Acts 2:37-41)
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26:40This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike look at Acts 2:37–41—the people’s powerful response to Peter’s monumental sermon on the day of Pentecost. They unpack the truth that news this good demands a response, and explore what genuine repentance and transformation look like today. Of course, it’s not all heavy—there’s plenty of laughter as Mike …
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In this week’s episode of Tell Me More, Luke, Katy, and Dr. Wiles dive deeper into Sunday’s sermon, “I Want to Know What Love Is!” based on 1 Corinthians 13. Together they unpack what true, Christ-centered love looks like—love that is foundational, powerful, enduring, and more than just a feeling. The conversation explores why love is essential to …
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We unpack about the difference between a Bible study and a church, emphasizing how the seven marks of a local body of Christ set it apart from small groups or friendships. When we minimize God’s plan for the church, we miss the life-changing work of His people gathered together. QUESTIONS: Which of the seven marks of a church do you see most clearl…
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Sunday's Sermon - Big News Requires A Response (Acts 2:36-41) - Mike Perks
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51:54For 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.By CRCF CHURCH
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Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week on our episode, we're talking about some miracles. We're talking about the strange statement that Jesus makes to a healed man, about, hey, if you keep sinning, worse stuff's gonna happen to you. And so you better stop sinnin,g otherwise worse things than …
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Unpacking Sunday- This Jesus. (Acts 2:22-25)
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34:22This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike find themselves (once again) talking about butter tarts — but this time, Mike uses the sweetest transition ever, connecting Acts 2:22–35 to “food for your spirit and sweetness for your soul.” From there, they dive deep into the heart of the gospel, reflecting on how Jesus’ work on the cross was always pa…
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In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Luke Stehr, Katy Reed Hodges, and Dr. Dennis Wiles dive into the Flourishing Survey, the wisdom of ants, and Dr. Wiles’ Sunday message, “Working 9 to 5,” based on Proverbs 6:1–19. Dr. Wiles unpacks how God designed us to live as relational, productive, and purposeful beings — created in His image and called to…
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We sit down with our friends Kevin and Sheila Gerald, pastors of Champion Center Church in the Pacific Northwest and leaders of TEAM Church. We talk about honor, marriage, and having a big, bold, biblical truth. This conversation reminded us that lasting love, spiritual authority, and truth-telling all start with the heart and a deep commitment to …
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Ep. 167 - A Beautiful Day In. The Neighborhood
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44:29In this week’s episode of Tell Me More, Katy and Dr. Wiles dive deeper into what’s happening in the life of our church and unpack Sunday’s message, “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Drawing from Matthew 5:13–16, Dr. Wiles explores what it means to live as salt and light—to bring influence, inspiration, and truth into our relationships and…
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Unpacking Sunday - Holy Spirit Poured Out (Acts 2:14-21)
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30:24This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike continue their journey through the book of Acts, diving into Acts 2:14–23—Peter’s famous sermon that moved the hearts of thousands. They unpack what made that moment so powerful and how the Holy Spirit worked through Peter to reach over 3,000 people from all over the world. The conversation also turns pe…
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In this episode, we unpack how to recognize what’s good, what’s neutral, and what’s broken when it comes to what we're being fed by our culture. From music and movies to concerts and comedy, Christians often live between two extremes: mindlessly consuming or harshly withdrawing. But the Bible gives us a better way. God is the giver of joy, creativi…
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What Does "Worshipping in Spirit and Truth" Mean?
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1:03:38Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. This week, we are talking about the passage where Jesus talks to a woman at the well. One, we give a summary of some really interesting interpretations of that passage. Second, we explore what Jesus means by saying we should worship in spirit. In truth, the woman at the…
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Unpacking Sunday - The Wait Is Over (Acts 2:1-13)
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26:52This week on Unpacking Sunday, Mike and Luke dive into Acts 2:1–13 and the powerful moment when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the early Church. Centered around the sermon “The Wait Is Over,” they unpack what it means to foster a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit and the importance of gathering together as the Body of Christ. They reflec…
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This week on Tell Me More, hosts Dennis Wiles, Katy Reed Hodges, and Ryan Chandler sit down to talk about Dr. Wiles’ sermon, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” from 1 Samuel 18–20. Together, they explore the power of Christian friendship—how love, unity, loyalty, and intimacy shape our lives and strengthen the church. From the story of David and Jonathan t…
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of abuse and other mature topics. We talk about the intimate and sacred gift of sex. Our culture tells us all kinds of lies about sex, and we need to replace those lies with the beauty of God’s design for sexuality within marriage. Our goal isn’t shame—it’s healing, clarity, and joy in following God…
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We walk through the seven values that shape life at Keystone Church. Culture happens by default or by design, and we choose to design ours around biblical truths like Jesus changing lives, living in community, and embracing both reverence and celebration. We don’t believe you have to choose between deep theology and vibrant worship—or between serio…
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The Overflow is a place for discipleship through conversation as we go deeper into Scripture, stories, and struggles. We’re committed to loaves-and-fishes faith and jars-of-oil obedience. We dive into relationships, current events, worldview, theology, church culture, and soul care, with plenty of surprises along the way. QUESTIONS: What does the w…
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How the Love of God Can Change How You Live
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57:12There’s only so much we can cover in a Sunday morning gathering! Each week, you’re invited to tune into our podcast, “Red Couch Theology – Sermon Conversations with Alex and Aaron.” We record our podcast live every Thursday at 11am. What can you expect? Pastors Alex, Aaron, and the occasional guest have a casual conversation, diving deeper into ide…
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In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Dr. Dennis Wiles and Katy Reed Hodges sit down with special guest Chris Backert, Senior Director of the Ascent Movement. Together, they unpack Ryan Chandler’s recent sermon, explore the vision behind the Ascent Network, and discuss how this partnership is shaping the future of missional work both locally and g…
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Unpacking Sunday| Acts: The Church On Mission - Born In The Waiting
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32:44Unpacking Sunday is back for a brand new season! This week, Luke and Mike catch up after a full summer and settle into the rhythm of fall. With our church launching a new series in the book of Acts—The Church on Mission—they unpack the introductory message and what it means for us today. From the tension of trusting God’s timing (the “secret sauce”…
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Sunday's Sermon - Sept 21 (Acts 1:1-11) - Mike Perks
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43:52For 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.By CRCF CHURCH
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Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week we dealt with some of the tragedies that we faced over the last several weeks as a nation. And as a state with school shootings and immigrants being murdered and Charlie Kirk and all of these sorts of things. So without any further ado, let's dive in.…
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Answering Your Questions: Chronology in the Bible & Toxic Masculinity
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40:13Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week we actually predominantly deal with questions from you all. We had a question about the chronology of the book of John and the synoptic Gospels, and why they do things with chronology that don't make sense. We had a question about some comments Alex made …
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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.By CRCF CHURCH
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Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr for another engaging episode of Tell Me More as they welcome special guest Curt Grice for a lively discussion about the latest happenings at First Baptist Arlington. In this fun and informative episode, the trio dives deep into Dr. Wiles' recent sermon "What Happened?" from Genesis 3, exploring the foundat…
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Well, hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. This week, we went short for you. Because it just felt appropriate to stop on the subject of joy that Alex was talking about, because Jesus seems to prioritize joy even in the midst of a situation that's so embarrassing in the text that he preached about, but it s…
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On this week’s episode of Tell Me More, Luke Stehr and Katy Reed Hodges are joined by a very special guest — Chelsea Judkins! You may have seen her recognized in Sunday’s service, and now you’ll get to hear more of her story. Chelsea shares about her journey at First Baptist Arlington, her passion for leading youth ministry, and what life at FBCA l…
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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.By CRCF CHURCH
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Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week we have a guest, and not so much of a guest, Angela Dunn, who's actually hosted the show in the past, joins us because she brought the message on Sunday, and she talks about not only her own journey, but also the journey of these first followers of Jesus …
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In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr sit down with special guest Brad Echols to unpack everything that happened at FBCA over the summer. From exciting updates to behind-the-scenes stories, Brad shares insights that you won’t want to miss. It’s an informative and engaging conversation that sets the stage for a vibra…
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Is It true? Worship is more than Sunday morning?
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27:54This week on Unpacking Sunday, Mike and Luke record live with a special audience during our annual staff retreat. Continuing the conversation on ordinances and sacraments, they turn their focus to worship and liturgy. Too often, worship gets reduced to a 20-minute set on a Sunday morning—but as Luke and Mike remind us, true worship is so much more.…
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Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week we go deep. We discuss the nature of Jesus and his deity versus his humanity, the Trinity, and what that means, as well as how it affects our everyday lives. And then we also get into, John the Baptist and John, the author of the book of John, and what ar…
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Ep. 160 - You Can’t Control Everything, But You Can Control Some Things!
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43:26In this episode of Tell Me More, Luke Stehr sits down with Dr. Dennis R. Wiles and special guest Ashley Berryhill to unpack this week’s sermon from Matthew 11. Together, they explore the tension between what we can’t control—and the peace that comes from trusting God—and the personal responsibility we do have in shaping our lives and faith. They al…
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Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. Hey, this week we are actually going to, catch up with the last series that we went through on forgiveness and reconciliation because it was a heavy topic that so many of you wrote in questions about and we could just sense that there's pain under the surface there. And…
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This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike wrestle with a hard but honest reality: sometimes God doesn’t answer our prayers for healing the way we hope He will. What does that mean for how we see Him at work? They talk about how God often uses these moments to lead us deeper into relationship and dependence on Him. Yes, God still heals today—but …
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