Park Hill Church Podcast

Unshakable Courage for Difficult Times

From our series “Acts.” As the book of Acts nears its end, Paul finds himself in difficult times. Though repeatedly beaten and on trial for his life, Paul somehow remains courageous, humble, and clear thinking. In our modern moment of uncertainty, we crave Paul’s level of confidence. The good news is, this unshakable confidence is available to all who trust in the God who loves being fully present to his children, especially when they suffer.

How Money Can Become Communion

What if something as simple as swiping our credit card can become a moment of deep intimacy with God? Guest speaker and pastor Steven Cooper presents a compelling case for how we can spend money in ways that make God happy. This teaching kicks off a four-week Community conversation around practicing generosity in the way of Jesus.

The Cost of Discipleship

From our series "Acts." In chapter 20, Paul says goodbye to the church that he built for 3 years. Missy Bell shares insights from this passage on how we can learn what it means to be a disciple maker, one who counts the cost to live in the Way of Jesus.

The Way to True Power

From our series “Acts.” In chapter 19, the kingdom of God comes in direct conflict with the kingdom of darkness. This is a power encounter we should pay attention to. As we watch this story unfold, we see how God is the Master of repurposing evil for good. He then graciously invites his children to repent of our sin and renounce our agreements with darkness. As we do so, we get to walk in the power and light of heaven on earth together as family.

We Need the Spirit

From our series “Acts.” At the beginning of chapter 19, Luke (the author of Acts) wants us to remember the identity of the main character of the story. It’s not Paul or Peter or any of the other Apostles. The main character is the Person of the Holy Spirit. And that same Person is with us today, ready to fill us with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead and animated the first Christians to turn the world upside down with the love of God. The only question we need to honestly answer is, are we ready and willing to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

How to Hear (and Obey) God’s Voice

From our series “Acts.” As followers of Jesus, we believe God is a speaking God. In Acts 18, we see God speaking powerfully to the Apostle Paul in his time of trouble. But does God still speak to us today in that same way? Why can it be so difficult to hear God speak? When we think we’re hearing God speak, what if we’re wrong? What about seasons of dry spirituality, when we’re longing to hear God’s voice, but only seem to hear silence? All of us can relate to these questions. Last Sunday, we considered these questions and more as we asked — what does it look like to be a community that hears (and obeys) the voice of God?

Married and Single, Together in Ministry

From our series “Acts.” In chapter 18, we discover a beautiful picture of married couples and singles partnering together for the kingdom in the most beautiful ways. Married couple Priscilla and Aquila not only work alongside the unmarried Paul and Apollos, but they welcome them into their home and become a base of support for their powerful ministries. In our current epidemic of loneliness and isolation, Acts 18 lights the way for the church to become the community of longing and intimacy the world is desperately longing for.

The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, plus Q&R with Justin Brierley

Author and broadcaster Justin Brierley visits Park Hill for the last stop of his ‘Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’ West Coast tour. Justin has hosted interviews and dialogues with many of the world’s leading intellectuals, both skeptical and believing alike. In this talk, Justin outlines how the conversations around skepticism, belief, and faith have developed over the past two decades. After the talk, Evan Wickham interviews Justin with a mix of audience questions.

How To Prepare for Another Jesus Revolution, with Special Guest Justin Brierley

From our series “Acts.” Justin Brierley visits Park Hill Church with a timely message. He believes we could be on the cusp of another Jesus Revolution in our time. How should we prepare? According to Justin, we would be wise to follow the example of Paul in Acts 17. By the way we live and in the words we say, we should make the watching world wish that Christianity were true.

On Doubt, Faith, and Evidence

Pastor and professor Guy Gray visits Park Hill with a timely message about the intersection of doubt, faith, and evidence in our relationship with God.