Park Hill Church Podcast

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.
 

Matt Pursley shares out of 2 Kings 5 on the story of Naaman—a respected commander whose healing came not through power or wealth, but through humility and obedience. A young servant’s quiet faith sets him on a path to encounter God’s grace, reminding us that we don’t earn God’s love—it’s freely given. In a world that prizes self-reliance, this story invites us to embrace our limits and trust in the God who heals and restores. Grace meets us not when we’ve done enough, but when we’re ready to receive.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.
 

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

Luis Mellado—one of the elders at Park Hill Church—shares a powerful message from 2 Kings 2 on Traits of a Resilient Person. Through the life of Elisha, we see that true resilience is marked by perseverance, the ability to hear God’s voice, a hunger for more, and owning our own faith. Luis invites us to press in, not give up, and take personal steps toward a deeper relationship with God—especially when we face our own “Jordan River” moments. It’s a timely call to step forward with courage, trust, and a faith that is truly our own.

Pastor Dan Braga from Neighbor's Church shares a vulnerable and powerful message about how God forms us in the painful, uncertain places—between a rock and a hard place. Drawing from Elijah’s journey in 1 Kings 19, he unpacks the cycles of orientation, disorientation, and reorientation, showing how God meets us not with quick fixes, but with quiet presence. In seasons of doubt, dryness, or deep loss, we’re invited to stop striving and surrender fully, trusting that God is still at work even when we can’t feel Him. The invitation is to let suffering shape us, trusting that joy and transformation are waiting on the other side.

Erika Mellado, one of the elders at Park Hill Church, shared a heartfelt message from Psalm 8 about the majesty of God and the surprising worth He places on each of us. She reminded us that the God who created the galaxies with His fingers is also the Father who sees, values, and loves us deeply. In our weakness, He reveals His strength—and our identity as image-bearers of God gives us purpose, dignity, and hope. Even when we feel small, the Creator of the universe draws near—because we matter to Him.

Special guest Pastor Tim Chaddick brought a timely and heartfelt message about the greatest obstacle facing the Church today—not the culture around us, but trying to do ministry without the Holy Spirit. He reminded us that God’s work isn’t meant to be done in our own strength, but through a deep, daily connection with the Spirit who empowers, guides, and refreshes us. We’re called to receive from the Spirit, rely on Him, and relate to Him personally. If you’re feeling tired or spiritually dry, this message is a reminder: your need is God’s invitation to fill you.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.