An Introduction to Galatians
Pastor Craig Hadley offers a commentary on the book of Galatians, and discusses how these first two chapters set up the theology which fills the rest of the book.
Living With Our Thorns
Christian Barrera-Sandri takes an in-depth look at the life of Paul and explores how these writings impact our lives today.
My Journey Towards Trans Affirmation
Braeden shares his journey through deconstruction when his friend came out to him as trans.
Letting Love Echo
Allura shares her story about learning to love the person God created her to be. She then goes on to challenge each of us to let love echo in all of our lives.
Poetry and Prophets
Christian discusses the humanity at the heart of the poetry in Song of Songs, and compares it to other erotic poems throughout church history.
A Commentary on 3 John
Pastor Craig Hadley opens the book of 3 John and discusses how this book doesn't provide a lot of answers... which is why it's perfect for us to discuss in the year 2025.
The Story of Jonah
Cortez, Ellie, Kai, Elliot, Everett, and Pastor Craig lead the congregation through the story of Jonah and discuss how this story impacts our lives today. This conversation comes to a close with a secret being revealed at the very end.
The Hassle of Humility
Pastor Craig Hadley leads a conversation on the bizarre and unsettling fourth chapter in the book of Jonah in which Jonah begs for his death because a worm ate a plant.
The Consternation of Change
The third chapter of Jonah contains a plot twist so dramatic, that it even catches the Creator of the universe by surprise. This part of the story invites us to reflect on our own belief about how we respond to our enemies.
Resilience
Pastor Kim Krogstad tells the story of Peter and Jesus Christ, and how she has experienced resilience firsthand through heartache and joy.
The Belly of the Beast
While in the belly of a fish, Jonah prays a predictable prayer...until you get to the end of Jonah's story. Pastor Craig Hadley highlights this tension, and then discusses how Jonah's story contains two VERY different journeys.
The Faith of Forgiveness
Pastor Craig Hadley kicks off our four part series in the book of Jonah with a discussion on our focus on the fish in this story has distracted us from what this book is all about.
Darkness & Light
Pastor Craig Hadley discusses how unitive consciousness, young adult romance novels, how grief and love are actually the same thing, and how resurrection is meaningless without death.
This Is Healthy Church
Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the thesis statement of 1 Timothy, and talks about what a real, functioning church looks like when its healthy.
This Passage Is Sexist
Pastor Craig Hadley discusses 1 Timothy 2:8-15 which is one of the most offensive passages of scripture in the entire Bible.
The Power of Repair
Pastor Donna Burkland, from Safe Harbor OC, discusses a firsthand experience of receiving repair from a religious community, and then shares how we can offer that same repair to others.
This Isn't Anti-LGBTQ
Pastor Craig Hadley looks closely at 1 Timothy 1:10, a verse which has been used over and over again to clobber people of queer sexual orientations, and discusses why this verse is talking about something else entirely.
Paul Did Not Write This
Pastor Craig Hadley dives into the controversial book of 1 Timothy and discusses how much more enriching these words are when we accept that the Apostle Paul did not write them.
Esther Part 5: Haman and Our Enemies
Pastor Craig Hadley talks about the terrifying part of Esther's story that is often skipped and then shares how it speaks to our lives today.
Esther Part 4: Truth to Power
Pastor Cheryl Raine talks about the inspiration of Esther and how her story challenges all of us to speak truth to power (no matter how difficult it may be).