Spiritual Growth
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DSCPL | Counting the Cost | Angelo Grasso
Define the commitment and reprioritization that discipleship requires with Angelo Grasso. Angelo uses the call of Jesus’s first disciples and the story of a would-be disciple who wanted to say goodbye to his family before following Jesus to illustrate the need for putting Christ first. Discipleship necessitates an exclusive commitment to Christ, similar to the…
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The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon | Ty Gibson
Uncover the “Jordan Peterson Phenomenon” and his assertion that knowledge of the Bible is vital for psychological health. Ty Gibson analyzes Peterson’s concept of a hierarchy of values, culminating in religious values, and his view of the Bible as the “best answer we have” to the human condition, despite being an unbeliever himself.
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Final Revolution (Part 4) | Ty Gibson
Dive into God’s pursuit of humanity and the source of true strength with Ty Gibson as he uses the story of David and his mighty men to illustrate God’s relentless pursuit of us. True might come not from physical prowess but from the spirit of grace and supplication poured out at Calvary.
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DSCPL | Born Again | Angelo Grasso
Angelo Grasso explains the concept of being “Born Again” (John 3:1-3) through the lens of marriage, examining discipleship as both a death to an old self and a new beginning. The contrast of Nicodemus’s focus on physical details with Jesus’s call to spiritual rebirth emphasizes the importance of recognizing a reality beyond our limited perspectives.
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DSCPL | Wounded Healers | Angelo Grasso
Angelo Grasso explores Jesus’s parable of the Good Samaritan, focusing on the encounter with the expert in the law and the question, “Who is my neighbor?” He delves into the concept of love as attachment and identity, contrasting it with mere action, and highlights how our treatment of others reflects our relationship with God. Discover…
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DSCPL | You. Follow. | Angelo Grasso
Angelo Grasso’s message shows Peter back to the place where his journey began—by the lake. After failure and denial, Jesus meets him with love, restoring him with the simple yet profound call: “Follow Me.” The message? True discipleship is rooted in Christ’s faithful love, not our perfection.
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Christ and the Covenants (Part 1) | David Asscherick
Unpack the covenants and their central role in the gospel with David Asscherick. The Bible is not just about doctrine but about a Person—Jesus Christ. Using the “Table of Truth” illustration, David challenges believers to rethink their theological foundations, ensuring their faith is rooted in the biblical covenant promise rather than tradition or cultural expectations.
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The Joy Sessions | The Why of Joy | Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer
Joy is more than a fleeting emotion it’s a deeply rooted reality grounded in truth. In this session, explore how theology and psychology intersect to help us cultivate lasting, meaningful joy in a broken world. Through the lens of theodicy, Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer describes how God’s plan of redemption turns suffering into something purposeful, demonstrating…
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Kingdom Manifesto | Blessed are the Unblessed | Ty Gibson & David Asscherick
Dive into the beatitudes with Ty Gibson and David Asscherick. Jesus pronounced His covenant blessing upon the most unlikely people. Suddenly and unexpectedly, those at the lowest level of the social hierarchy were acknowledged by none other than God Himself as the very ones who would turn the world upside down with the gospel.
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Christ and the Covenants (Part 5) | David Asscherick
Explore the foundational themes of creation, conflict, and covenant as they shape the entire biblical narrative. David Asscherick explains how God’s covenant with Adam and Eve was broken through distrust, yet restored through Jesus, reconnecting humanity to the divine family. God’s grand plan of salvation that brings redemption and reconciliation.
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Grasping Galatians | Beautiful Scars | Ty Gibson & David Asscherick
Join David Asscherick and Ty Gibson as they explore the powerful conclusion of Galatians, unpacking Paul’s call to empathy, restoration, and living out the law of Christ. This study reveals how bearing one another’s burdens reflects Jesus’ own sacrifice and fulfills the gospel’s mission of grace and transformation. Discover what it truly means to live…
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Kingdom Manifesto | But I Say (Part 1) | Ty Gibson & David Asscherick
Ty Gibson and David Asscherick dive into the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus reenacted the giving of the Law by Moses on Mount Sinai. The religious leaders imagined He was destroying the Law, but the fact is they were destroying the Law by reducing it to a legalistic list of rules that must be…
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The Joy Sessions | Dealings with Feelings | Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer
Explore the intersection of psychology, theology, and emotional well-being with Jennifer Jill Schwirzer. She unpacks how being made in God’s image means embracing emotional complexity, offering biblical insights and practical tools to navigate feelings through faith, scripture, and mental health principles.
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Kingdom Manifesto | The Narrow Gate | Ty Gibson and David Asscherick
Explore the powerful message of Jesus’ kingdom teachings as Ty Gibson and David Asscherick unpack the Sermon on the Mount in this deep and thought-provoking session. Focusing on Matthew 7:13-14, they examine the meaning of the narrow and wide gates, challenging common interpretations and revealing how Jesus’ words fit into the broader context of His…
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Kingdom Manifesto | Keep it Real | Ty Gibson & David Asscherick
Jesus calls for a shift away from performative acts of righteousness and towards genuine relationships with God and others. Ty Gibson and David Asscherick explore themes like prayer, charitable deeds, and fasting, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and humility. Drawing from Matthew 6, this session unpacks how true spiritual growth comes from seeking God’s will…
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The Joy Sessions | Such a Shame | Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer
Dr. Jennifer Schwerzer discusses her own experience with shame, the biblical account of humanity’s fall in Genesis, and the role of shame in the human condition. She contrasts guilt and shame, showing how guilt can be healthier while shame often leads to negative coping mechanisms. God provides a solution to shame through repentance, the righteousness…
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Christ and the Covenants (Part 7) | David Asscherick
David Asscherick shares the foundational story of Genesis, emphasizing the continuity of God’s covenant throughout history. By tracing the narrative from creation, through Noah, to Abraham, he highlights God’s ongoing commitment to restore humanity’s broken relationship with Him and among themselves. Central to the message is the idea that God’s covenantal promises—centered on trust, love,…
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Kingdom Manifesto | Money Matters | Ty GIbson & David Asscherick
Jesus calls for a kingdom-centered approach to money, emphasizing the temporary nature of material wealth and the importance of directing resources toward God’s purposes. Ty Gibson and David Asscherick unpack how instead of accumulating possessions for selfish ends, believers are encouraged to use their resources in ways that align with kingdom values.
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The Joy Sessions | Growth Mindset | Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer
Explore the concept of a “growth mindset” through a biblical lens with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer. Drawing from personal stories, biblical examples, and psychological principles, she encourages reframing life’s disappointments as opportunities for growth, expanding one’s capacity for joy, and embracing active acceptance in order to thrive spiritually and emotionally.
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Kingdom Manifesto | Juggling Judging | Ty Gibson & David Asscherick
Join Ty Gibson and David Asscherick as they turn to Matthew 7, exploring Jesus’ call to “judge not.” Through engaging dialogue, they examine how Jesus challenges cultural biases, encourages mercy, and highlights the need for grace-filled interactions. Along the way, they discuss the practical implications of these teachings, especially in a world that often rushes…
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Words | Logos | Ty GIbson & Nathan McKee
Ty Gibson and Nathan McKee delve into the Greek term logos—the word behind “word” in the New Testament. John’s Gospel identified Jesus as the ultimate logos: the eternal, rational principle made flesh. By examining the term’s philosophical roots and its use in Scripture, they highlight how this profound concept connects ancient reasoning to the personal…
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The Joy Sessions | Post Traumatic Growth | Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer
Everyone’s talking about trauma these days. Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer notes that the increased understanding of its impact upon human functioning has been largely helpful, with one caveat–it can sometimes leave us feeling permanently damaged. This is why in this message we will turn to a body of biblical and scientific data showing the benefits that…
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Words | Agape | Ty GIbson & Nathan McKee
Our culture is obsessed with “love.” But often what the world calls “love” is little more than temporary attraction. Ty Gibson and Nathan McKee explain what the New Testament mean when it says, “God is love.” The answer lies in the Greek word agape.
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Kingdom Manifesto | The Coming Crash | Ty Gibson & David Asscherick
Jesus closes His Sermon on the Mount with a parable that encapsulates the contrast between the two structures of life we can build. The wise man built his house on the rock and the fool on sand. Ty Gibson and David Asscherick dive into important questions such as: What are these two foundations? And which…