Spiritual Journeys: Weekly Messages from St. Peter's Episcopal Church

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Welcome to "Spiritual Journeys: Weekly Messages from St. Peter's Episcopal Church." Each episode delves into inspiring sermons that offer guidance, hope, and a deeper connection to the divine. Join us as we embark on a journey of spiritual growth, discovering insights that nourish the soul and illuminate the path of faith. Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or a deeper understanding of spirituality, "Spiritual Journeys" provides a sacred space for reflection and enlightenment. Tune in and let the transformative power of these sermons enrich your spiritual life.

  1. 20h ago

    If the World Feels Overwhelming Right Now, Watch This | Mother Paige

    Ready to find a meaningful community?  🧡https://www.stpetersdelmar.net/im-new-start-here 👈 Visit us at one of our 3 weekend services, Spoken, Traditional, or Family. They’re designed to show you exactly HOW you can find faith, community, and a true sense of belonging. If you’ve ever felt like the world is too loud, you need to hear this message. This week, Mother Paige preaches on the Feast of All Saints, and the question at the heart of it is one you may have been carrying for a long time: Who am I, and why do I matter? Her answer is simple. And it changes everything. You are God’s child. Not someday. Not once you’ve earned it. Right now. This week was loud. Halloween in the rain, a big election on Tuesday, and a whole lot of noise that isn’t going away anytime soon. And that’s exactly why this message matters. Because when you know who you are and whose you are, everything else flows from that. This sermon is about so much more than a church holiday. It’s about being here on purpose. It’s about finding God in the busy seasons as well as the quiet ones. It’s about discovering blessings in the places that don’t look blessed at all. And it’s about the work you’re called to do, and the promise that you will never do it alone. You’ll learn: Why it’s not a mistake that you were born into this moment in history How God will wipe away every tear from your eyes What the two Hebrew words for “saved” reveal about how God shows up in your pain Why “that is what we are” may be the most important sentence in 1 John How the Beatitudes turn our ideas of blessing upside down What it means to live in the “already, but not yet” Why the work isn’t finished, and why that’s okay This is a message about holding on to who you are, despite all the noise in the world. And whether you’re grieving, anxious, worn out, or simply trying to make it to Tuesday, here’s the reminder you may need right now: You are not a backup plan. You were placed here on purpose. You are God’s child. And you don’t have to do any of this alone. For more resources related to today’s sermon, visit our website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net. Follow St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Instagram: @stpetersdelmar And remember, we’re your local church. We are not licensed therapists (except for Deacon Pete), and this sermon is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:10 Noise and Distractions 01:06 What All Saints Means 04:04 Revelation Hope 04:57 Psalm 34 Incarnation 06:59 Children of God 08:25 Beatitudes Lens 10:34 Already Not Yet Work 12:36 Remembering the Saints 13:35 Eucharist Preparation — Follow St. Peter’s: Instagram: @stpetersdelmar Facebook: @stpetersdelmar Website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net — Sign up for St. Peter’s newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/stpetersdelmar/weekly-enews-signup A note from us to you, once a week, sharing simple, practical opportunities to deepen your connection with your community. — Subscribe to St. Peter’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpetersdelmar1940 — Listen to Spiritual Journeys – Sermons from St. Peter’s Del Mar 🎧New episode drops every Tuesday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hEkq9Dq6Lm31PWSdIDW2J  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-journeys-weekly-messages-from-st-peters-episcopal/id1737039562  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d3569472-e4c7-4773-8af9-cce22d6627fa/spiritual-journeys-weekly-messages-from-st-peters-episcopal-church

    If the World Feels Overwhelming Right Now, Watch This | Mother Paige

  2. Oct 28

    What Jesus Really Meant When He Said “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”

    Ready to find a meaningful community?  🧡https://www.stpetersdelmar.net/im-new-start-here 👈 Visit us at one of our 3 weekend services, Spoken, Traditional, or Family. They’re designed to show you exactly HOW you can find faith, community, and a true sense of belonging. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, this sermon will change your life. In this week’s message, St. Peter’s parishioner and former Senior Warden Rick Ochocki dives into Deuteronomy and the Gospels of Matthew and John – and he’s about to flip the script on what you think you know about God’s love. By the end, you are going to know exactly  what is most essential to living a life of faith, what you might be thinking that’s making it harder, and how you can reframe things in a whole new light. You’ll also learn how to help others who are struggling in the same way. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about your importance to God, or you’ve been feeling unloved, what Rick is about to share will change everything. He’s here to share a simple trick to stop those spiraling thoughts, refocus your mind, and finally feel whole.  Rick Ochocki is the Chief Development Officer for the largest local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI San Diego/Imperial Counties. He’s a former vestry member, Senior Warden, and paramedic, and has been a member of the Epsicopal Church for over 30 years. Whether you’re struggling to love yourself, love others, or get bogged down in negative thoughts, this sermon will give you the hope and the inspiration you’ve been looking for. For more resources related to today’s sermon, visit our website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net. Follow St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Instagram: @stpetersdelmar And remember, we’re just your friends. We are not licensed therapists (except for Deacon Pete), and this sermon is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Cool? Cool. We’ll see you next time. 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:13 Testing Jesus 02:51 Two Great Commandments 04:07 Loving God Daily 05:27 Loved and Lovable 08:15 Radical Empathy 11:11 Stewardship Invitation 12:31 Thanks and Benediction — Follow St. Peter’s: Instagram: @stpetersdelmar Facebook: @stpetersdelmar Website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net — Sign up for St. Peter’s newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/stpetersdelmar/weekly-enews-signup A note from us to you, once a week, sharing simple, practical opportunities to deepen your connection with your community. — Subscribe to St. Peter’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpetersdelmar1940 — Listen to Spiritual Journeys – Sermons from St. Peter’s Del Mar 🎧New episode drops every Tuesday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hEkq9Dq6Lm31PWSdIDW2J  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-journeys-weekly-messages-from-st-peters-episcopal/id1737039562  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d3569472-e4c7-4773-8af9-cce22d6627fa/spiritual-journeys-weekly-messages-from-st-peters-episcopal-church

    What Jesus Really Meant When He Said “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”

  3. Oct 21

    You Have More Power Than You Think: How to Reshape Your Life

    Ready to find a meaningful community?  🧡https://www.stpetersdelmar.net/im-new-start-here 👈 Visit us at one of our 3 weekend services, Spoken, Traditional, or Family. They’re designed to show you exactly HOW you can find faith, community, and a true sense of belonging. In this sermon, you’ll learn how to stop feeling powerless in a world that desperately needs to change. Today, Mother Paige Blair-Hubert explores a powerful idea: you have more choices, more influence, and more hope than you may realize. Even when the world feels overwhelming, you don't have to settle for the way things are or accept that nothing can change. Drawing on ancient stories from Exodus and the teachings of Jesus, Mother Paige reveals why the choices you make every day matter more than you think. She’ll challenge you to rethink what it means to live according to your values, from how you spend your money to how you care for the world around you. She’s going to share a practical way to think about the decisions you face every day, including why your mistakes don't have to define you and how each new moment gives you another opportunity to move closer to the person you want to be. Whether you're feeling discouraged by the state of the world, struggling to live up to your values, or wondering if your individual choices really make a difference, this sermon will help you rediscover your power to create change. And stick around until the end because Mother Paige asks a question that might change how you think about everything you own, everything you do, and the future you're helping to build: What if the world you want to live in starts with the choices you're making today? For more resources related to today’s sermon, visit our website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net. Follow St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Instagram: @stpetersdelmar And remember, we’re just your friends. We are not licensed therapists (except for Deacon Pete), and this sermon is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Cool? Cool. We’ll see you next time. 00:00 Opening Prayer and Hymn 00:51 Exodus and Negotiating God 02:29 Humor and Belonging 05:01 Matthew Tax Trap 08:02 Render to God 09:49 Process Theology Choices 11:38 Stewardship and Money 13:38 Vote and Pledge Prayer 14:34 Final Blessing — Follow St. Peter’s: Instagram: @stpetersdelmar Facebook: @stpetersdelmar Website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net — Sign up for St. Peter’s newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/stpetersdelmar/weekly-enews-signup A note from us to you, once a week, sharing simple, practical opportunities to deepen your connection with your community. — Subscribe to St. Peter’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpetersdelmar1940 — Listen to Spiritual Journeys – Sermons from St. Peter’s Del Mar 🎧New episode drops every Tuesday! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music

    You Have More Power Than You Think: How to Reshape Your Life

  4. Oct 14

    This Invitation Could Change Everything

    Ready to find a meaningful community?  🧡https://www.stpetersdelmar.net/im-new-start-here 👈 Visit us at one of our 3 weekend services, Spoken, Traditional, or Family. They’re designed to show you exactly HOW you can find faith, community, and a true sense of belonging. What if the things you already have – your time, money, talents, and relationships – aren’t just meant to make your life better, but to make a difference in someone else’s? In this thought-provoking sermon, Deacon Pete Martin explores a powerful question at the heart of faith, purpose, and how we live: What will you bring to the table? Drawing on the story of the golden calf in Exodus and Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew, Deacon Pete reveals how easily we can let our possessions, careers, and everyday distractions take the place of what matters most. The problem isn’t what we have. It’s what we trust to give our lives meaning. You’ll discover why the gifts we’ve been given can become either things we cling to or tools we use to make a difference. Through these two powerful Bible stories, Deacon Pete challenges us to rethink what it means to live generously, serve others, and respond to God’s invitation to be part of something bigger than ourselves. You’ll learn: Why the things you own can become distractions from what matters most How to recognize when something good has taken the place of something greater What Jesus’ wedding banquet teaches us about belonging, generosity, and serving others Why stewardship is about more than money – it’s about how you use everything you’ve been given How your time, talents, relationships, and everyday acts of kindness can change lives Your life isn’t just about what you accumulate. It’s about what you do with what you’ve been given. If you’ve ever wondered whether your everyday choices matter, or what it really means to live out your faith, this message offers a fresh perspective. Because the invitation is already here. The gifts are already in your hands. The banquet is ready. The question is: What will you bring? For more resources related to today’s sermon, visit our website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net. Follow St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Instagram: @stpetersdelmar And remember, we’re just your friends. We are not licensed therapists (except for Deacon Pete), and this sermon is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Cool? Cool. We’ll see you next time. 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:21 Baby Shower Mixup 02:45 Why Invitations Matter 04:39 Exodus and the Golden Calf 06:10 Parable of the Banquet 07:39 We Are the Invited 08:10 Stewardship and Mission 09:22 What Will You Bring — Follow St. Peter’s: Instagram: @stpetersdelmar Facebook: @stpetersdelmar Website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net — Sign up for St. Peter’s newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/stpetersdelmar/weekly-enews-signup A note from us to you, once a week, sharing simple, practical opportunities to deepen your connection with your community. — Subscribe to St. Peter’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpetersdelmar1940 — Listen to Spiritual Journeys – Sermons from St. Peter’s Del Mar 🎧New episode drops every Tuesday! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music

    This Invitation Could Change Everything

  5. Oct 7

    What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From God’s Happiest Saint (arguably)

    Ready to find a meaningful community?  🧡https://www.stpetersdelmar.net/im-new-start-here 👈 Visit us at one of our 3 weekend services, Spoken, Traditional, or Family. They’re designed to show you exactly HOW you can find faith, community, and a true sense of belonging. — What if having more isn’t the secret to a better life? Today, you’re getting the answer to a powerful question: What does it actually mean to have enough? Because the way we think about abundance could be keeping us from experiencing the very thing we’re looking for: joy. In this sermon, Rev. Madeline explores the surprising contrast between two very different approaches to life. One man has wealth, success, and more crops than he knows what to do with. His solution? Store it all away. Relax. Eat. Drink. Be merry. St. Francis of Assisi chose almost the exact opposite path. Born into wealth, Francis eventually gave up a life of privilege to embrace simplicity and care for people living on the margins. And yet, remarkably, his life wasn't defined by deprivation. It was defined by joy. So what did Francis understand that the wealthy man in Jesus' parable missed? You’ll discover what Jesus means when he tells us to be “rich toward God,” why gratitude can completely change the way we experience abundance, and what the earliest Christians understood about sharing what we have. You’ll also hear a radically different vision of wealth from the Book of Acts—a community so committed to caring for one another that “there was not a needy person among them.” And perhaps most importantly, you’ll be challenged to consider one life-changing question: What if everything you have is a gift—and your greatest joy comes from sharing all of it? This sermon will make you think differently about wealth, generosity, gratitude, and what it means to live a truly abundant life. Because maybe a rich life isn't about accumulating more. Maybe it's about learning to love what you already have. Maybe it's about turning outward instead of constantly asking, “What can I get?” And maybe the life you're looking for begins when you trust that you already have enough. For more resources related to today’s sermon, visit our website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net. Follow St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Instagram: @stpetersdelmar And remember, we’re just your friends. We are not licensed therapists (except for Deacon Pete), and this sermon is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Cool? Cool. We’ll see you next time. In this sermon: 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:20 Francis Finds Simplicity 01:10 Joy in Creation 01:49 All Creatures Hymn 02:51 Rich Fool Parable 04:16 Being Rich Toward God 04:57 Acts Community Sharing 06:24 Stewardship Call — Follow St. Peter’s: Instagram: @stpetersdelmar Facebook: @stpetersdelmar Website: https://www.stpetersdelmar.net — Sign up for St. Peter’s newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/stpetersdelmar/weekly-enews-signup A note from us to you, once a week, sharing simple, practical opportunities to deepen your connection with your community. — Subscribe to St. Peter’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpetersdelmar1940 — Listen to Spiritual Journeys – Sermons from St. Peter’s Del Mar 🎧New episode drops every Tuesday! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music

    What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From God’s Happiest Saint (arguably)

  6. Sep 30

    You Can Say All the Right Things—But Are You Living Them?

    Ever had a moment when you wondered, Is God actually here? Not as a theological question. A real-life question. When the headlines are overwhelming. When people disappoint you. When your prayers seem to go nowhere. When you’re trying to do the right thing—and you’re still wondering whether any of it matters. The ancient Israelites asked the same question: “Is the Lord among us or not?” And their question becomes ours. In this sermon, Mother Paige looks at three powerful passages from Exodus, Philippians, and Matthew to explore what faith looks like when life gets messy—and why the answer to “Is God among us?” isn't simply something we say. It's something we live. Paul gives us a surprisingly practical answer: live with humility, compassion, sympathy, and concern for others. Jesus takes it even further, reminding us that what we do matters more than simply saying all the right things. Because faith isn't just about having the right words. It's about what those words turn us into. Why the question “Is God among us?” is one we all ask—even when we have faith. What the story of Moses and the Israelites can teach us about doubt, frustration, and uncertainty. Why Paul connects a life of faith with humility, compassion, and looking out for other people. The difference between saying the right thing and actually living it. Why Jesus' story of the two sons isn't about being perfect—it's about what we ultimately do. How to bring your faith, values, and beliefs into the way you actually live. You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to get every word right. The invitation is simpler: align your life with what you say you believe—and go do some good in the world. Because God is among us. And God is at work in us. So the question isn't only “Is the Lord among us or not?” The question is: What will we do about it? Watch the sermon and then take that question with you into your week. 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:11 Quarrel Town Question 02:25 Living Worthy Lives 04:24 Christ Hymn Why 06:41 Matthew Parable Context 09:23 Two Sons Story 11:35 Words Versus Actions 13:08 Sent Into Vineyard

    You Can Say All the Right Things—But Are You Living Them?

  7. Sep 23

    How to Cultivate a Mindset of Gratitude: The Theology of Grace

    What if the person who showed up at the very last minute received exactly the same grace as the person who had been there all day? That’s the uncomfortable question Jesus puts in front of us in this week’s Gospel. And honestly? We don’t like it. We live in a world that keeps score. We believe people should get what they earn. Work longer, get more. Show up first, get rewarded first. Do more, deserve more. But Jesus tells a story that completely disrupts that logic. A landowner hires workers throughout the day—at dawn, at 9, at noon, at 3, and finally at 5 PM. When it’s time to get paid, every single person receives the same daily wage. The people who worked all day are furious. And Jesus seems to say: That’s the point. Mother Paige connects this strange and uncomfortable parable with the story of manna in the wilderness and Paul’s words to the Philippians: “Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” What does that actually mean? Maybe it means remembering that none of us earned our way into God’s grace. We all showed up at 5 PM. We are all living in the generosity, mercy, and love of a God who keeps coming back for us. Again and again. The landowner in Jesus’ story doesn't give up on the people who haven't been hired yet. He keeps going out—morning, noon, afternoon, even at 5 PM—to make sure no one is left behind. God never stops seeking us. And once we recognize that, something changes. We can stop keeping score. We can stop asking who belongs and who doesn't. We can stop deciding who deserves grace. And we can start noticing the moments when we're called to be grace for someone else. Grace isn't something you earn. The good news is that God's love isn't a paycheck for good behavior. God keeps coming back for us. The landowner's persistence is a powerful picture of a God who never gives up seeking us. Pay attention to your own reactions. Who do you instinctively think deserves more—or less? Everyone belongs. Jesus challenges our assumptions about who is “in” and who is “out.” Gratitude changes the way we live. Instead of resenting someone else's grace, we can become grateful for the grace we've already received. The question isn't whether you showed up early enough. You showed up. And at 5 PM, God was still there—with more than enough grace to go around. Amen. 00:00 Opening Prayer and Welcome 00:07 Manna and Daily Provision 01:11 Why Philippians Matters 02:35 Live Worthy of the Gospel 03:37 Matthew Parables Get Prickly 04:28 Why This Parable Offends Us 05:46 Context in Matthew 19–20 07:01 Not Anti Jewish but Anti Presumption 08:25 The Landowner Who Never Quits 09:29 Living Gratefully at Five O Clock

    How to Cultivate a Mindset of Gratitude: The Theology of Grace

  8. Sep 16

    The Exodus, the Red Sea, and the God Who Sets You Free

    You are not stuck. You are not forgotten. And you are not alone in the water. That's the energy Rev. Madeline brings to this week's sermon, and here's why it matters to you, right now, today. Rev. Madeline takes you back to one of the most famous stories ever told — the Israelites, trapped between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea, terrified, exhausted, and out of options. And then the water parts. That's the moment everyone remembers. But the real teaching? It's about everything that happens after. Because freedom isn't just a one-time event. It's a practice. It's a choice you have to keep making. Liberation is God's whole thing. Not a side project. Not a bonus feature. Rev. Madeline makes the case that a God who frees people from bondage is the core identity of the divine — not an isolated miracle. This story didn't stay in the Bible. It became fuel. Harriet Tubman was called "Moses" for a reason. Dr. King stood in a pulpit in 1956 and said the Supreme Court just opened the Red Sea. Rev. Madeline traces how this story has been showing up in real human courage for centuries. Ask yourself: where are you in the story right now? Are you on the far shore, singing? Are you mid-crossing, with freedom in sight but danger still breathing down your neck? Or — and this is the uncomfortable one — are you still in Egypt? Here's the plot twist that keeps this honest: sometimes you're not the Israelites. Sometimes you're Pharaoh. Rev. Madeline doesn't let you off the hook — she points out that the oppressed can become the oppressors the second they forget the point was never just their own freedom. It was freedom for everyone. The celebration is allowed — and it's complicated. When the Israelites sing about their enemies drowning, Rev. Madeline doesn't sanitize that discomfort. She sits in it. Because real liberation stories aren't clean. They're human. "God's dream is to free people from the bonds of oppression." Not your bonds. Not "some people's" bonds. Everyone's. Whatever you're pinned against right now — a situation, a fear, a system, a version of yourself that's keeping you small — Rev. Madeline is telling you: the water can part. It has before. And the people who believed that hardest were usually the ones who had the least reason to. Ask yourself one question this week: Am I still standing at the edge of my own Red Sea — or am I ready to walk? 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:22 Setting the Exodus Scene 02:07 Red Sea Deliverance 03:10 Exodus as Liberation Story 04:29 Exodus in Black History 08:09 God of Liberation Today 08:47 Who Are You in the Story 10:10 Wrestling with Violence 11:29 Go Down Moses

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Welcome to "Spiritual Journeys: Weekly Messages from St. Peter's Episcopal Church." Each episode delves into inspiring sermons that offer guidance, hope, and a deeper connection to the divine. Join us as we embark on a journey of spiritual growth, discovering insights that nourish the soul and illuminate the path of faith. Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or a deeper understanding of spirituality, "Spiritual Journeys" provides a sacred space for reflection and enlightenment. Tune in and let the transformative power of these sermons enrich your spiritual life.

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