City Life Church San Diego

Dale Huntington
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Welcome to the City Life Church Podcast, where faith meets action in the heart of Mt. Hope. We are a diverse family of God, united by Jesus, led by Scripture, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to caring for both the spiritual and tangible needs of the lost and hurting. Through inspiring messages and practical lessons, we seek to equip and encourage you to live out God’s calling in everyday life. Join us as we grow in faith, serve our community, and share the hope of the Gospel with the world.

  1. 1d ago

    Matthew 5:1-5 Jesus Calls The Spiritually Bankrupt Blessed

    Send us Fan Mail Greatness is easy to talk about and hard to define, until Jesus sits down on the mountain and calls the unlikely people “blessed.” We walk through the opening Beatitudes and get uncomfortably honest about what they demand: self-awareness, repentance, and a humility that stops ranking ourselves above the people around us. If you’ve ever felt stuck in conflict, tired of church drama, or frustrated by your own patterns, this message names the real issue without leaving you in shame.  We start with “poor in spirit” as spiritual bankruptcy and explain why joy doesn’t come from pretending we’re fine. Then we dig into meekness as power under control, the kind of strength that doesn’t pop off, doesn’t intimidate, and doesn’t need to win. That runs straight into the real-life stuff: harsh words, half-apologies, gossip, and the slow way relationships rot when we forget how much grace we’ve received.  From there we move to mourning, not only personal loss but grief over sin and the wreckage it creates in families, churches, and our communities. We talk about the God of all comfort and why he comforts us so we can comfort others. Finally, we unpack what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, both personal holiness and the justice God loves, and why the Word of God is not busy work but daily nourishment for a malnourished soul.  If this connects with you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find City Life Church San Diego. What’s one area where you want Jesus to reshape your definition of greatness? Support the show

    41 min

  2. May 19

    The Demands Of Discipleship: 1 Kings:19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-15

    Send us Fan Mail Something is discipling you right now. If it is not Jesus, it is still shaping your instincts, your attention, your fears, and what you think is normal. We wrestle with that reality and then turn to a vivid discipleship story in 1 Kings 19 and 2 Kings 2 where Elijah calls Elisha with a simple act that changes everything: the mantle lands, and a new life begins.  We walk through three clear demands of Christian discipleship: initiation, dedication, and replication. Initiation means defining the relationship and choosing an intentional path instead of drifting, whether that looks like asking for a mentor, stepping into recovery, or committing to practices that form spiritual maturity. Dedication means staying close when it gets repetitive, awkward, or costly, learning Jesus in the unscheduled moments where character is revealed and faith is tested. Replication means the journey cannot stop with us, because God builds an enduring work through people who pass the mantle, multiply community, and trust the Lord as the true source of power.  Along the way we talk about spiritual growth, mentoring, church community, city groups, practical training, and how to quiet the voices that only discourage. If you want a deeper faith that holds up under real pressure, this is a roadmap worth sitting with. Subscribe, share this with someone you want to grow with, and leave a review, then tell us: who has discipled you, and who are you being called to disciple next? Support the show

    46 min

  3. May 10

    1kings 19: What If God Speaks Softer Than You Expect

    Send us Fan Mail Fear has a way of turning the volume up on everything, and that’s exactly where Elijah finds himself in 1 Kings 19: exhausted, hiding, and convinced he’s the only one left. We walk through the cave scene where God isn’t in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, and then comes the surprise that changes everything: a soft whisper. If you’ve been waiting for a loud, undeniable sign, this is a different kind of hope, the kind that meets you when your nervous system is shot and your faith feels thin. We talk honestly about trauma and fear, how they can erase a whole history of God’s faithfulness in our minds even when the truth hasn’t changed. We unpack “trauma colored glasses,” the way one negative moment can derail you, and why love in real church community means choosing to believe the best rather than keeping a record of wrongs. We also share practical ways to “filter the noise” so you can hear God again, from stepping back from constant media to checking what you sense with trusted believers instead of social media hot takes. From there, God sends Elijah back with purpose, people, and a future, including new leaders who will carry the work forward. We end with the gospel: Jesus pursues us while we’re still messy, gives forgiveness, and stays gentle with the weary, making us new over time by His Spirit. If you need Christian encouragement, spiritual burnout support, and a grounded look at the still small voice of God, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this message. Support the show

    38 min

  4. May 6

    1 Kings 19:1-10 When You Are Tired Enough To Quit

    Send us Fan Mail One day you’re brave, clear, and full of faith. The next day, one text, one threat, one setback, and you’re whispering, “I’m done.” That swing is exactly where 1 Kings 19 takes us, and it’s exactly where God meets Elijah, not with disgust or distance, but with patience, mercy, and real care for a worn-out human being. We walk through Elijah’s crash after Mount Carmel, the fear that hits after a big victory, and the way despair can start rewriting your story until you believe the lie that you’re alone and finished. We talk about what it looks like to bring unpolished prayers to God, why church culture can train us to fake it, and how honest lament is not the opposite of faith but often the doorway back to it. If you’re carrying spiritual exhaustion, Christian burnout, anxiety, depression, or deep disappointment with God’s timing, there’s language here for what you’re feeling and hope for what comes next. Then we slow down and notice the tenderness in God’s first response: sleep, bread, and water. Before a lecture, God provides ordinary mercy and reminds Elijah that the journey is too much to carry alone. We also explore wise next steps, from staying connected to community and trusted leaders to getting the right support when mental health is at stake. The message lands on God’s restoring question, “What are you doing here?” not as shame, but as invitation, and points us to Jesus as the greater prophet who holds weary people steady. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who’s running on empty, and leave a review so more people can find hope. What’s one “temporary exhaustion” decision you’re tempted to make right now? Support the show

    49 min

  5. Apr 28

    1 King 18: There are no other Gods

    Send us Fan Mail One man stands on a mountain and asks a question that still exposes us: how long will you keep wavering between God and whatever else you’re trusting? We walk through 1 Kings 18 at Mount Carmel, where Elijah faces 450 prophets of Baal and sets up a test that makes the outcome unmistakable. It’s not a story about religious hype. It’s a story about the God who answers, the danger of divided allegiance, and the mercy that keeps pursuing people who keep drifting. We get painfully practical about modern idolatry and why it never stays “harmless.” When sex, pornography, substances, money, work, rest, family, sports, or entertainment become ultimate, they start to hollow out our joy and warp our loves. Elijah’s words push us to choose, not because God wants control, but because idols kill and God wants our whole heart. Along the way, we talk about what it looks like to hold boundaries with compassion during real-life disruption, and why the church must be both safe and honest about addiction, weakness, and need. Then the sermon turns to two promises we all need: God specializes in the impossible, and God works on his timeline. From water-soaked sacrifices to long seasons of waiting for rain, the pattern is the same: God often acts in ways that leave no doubt it was him. We close with the hope of the gospel, where we don’t cut ourselves to earn attention, because Jesus has already given himself for us. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s on the fence, and leave a review if it helped you trust Jesus more. Support the show

    41 min

  6. Apr 22

    1 kings 18: Faithful Under Fire

    Send us Fan Mail Fear doesn’t disqualify you from obedience. We open in 1 Kings 18 with Elijah walking straight toward King Ahab, the man trying to kill him, while famine and failed leadership choke the land. The pressure is real, the stakes are high, and the takeaway is surprisingly practical: courage in the Bible is often faithful movement while you still feel anxious.  From there we zoom in on Obadiah, a God-fearing leader planted inside a palace that hates God. His story forces a question most of us avoid: what if your influence, job title, resources, or platform isn’t a reward but an assignment? We talk about why God elevates people for service, not self, and how quiet righteousness can be more dangerous than loud defiance. We also unpack “speaking truth to power” and why chasing outrage, applause, or a dopamine hit is a dead giveaway that we’ve lost the plot.  Finally, we trace a thread that runs through Scripture: food, tables, and grace. Ravens feed Elijah, Jezebel feeds false prophets, Obadiah feeds God’s people, and Psalm 23 pictures a table in the presence of enemies. That story lands at Jesus’ Passover table, where he offers agape love to friends who will betray and abandon him, then goes to the cross to make forgiveness possible. If you’re tired, defensive, ashamed, or stuck, there’s an honest invitation here to repent and come home.  Subscribe, share this with someone who needs courage without hype, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of your life is God asking you to trust him with right now? Support the show

    39 min

  7. Apr 15

    1 Kings:17-24 When Life Gets Worse After The Miracle

    Send us Fan Mail Life has a way of pulling the rug out right after a breakthrough. You finally kick the habit, rebuild the relationship, or see God provide what you thought you would never have, and then something else hits. That whiplash can make you wonder whether God is close, whether you are being punished, or whether faith is even real when the pain keeps coming. In todays sermon, we look at  sin, relapse, and why Christian accountability is not “extra,” it is normal. Temptation does not disappear because you had a victory, and shame loves to isolate you from the very people who can help you heal. we open 1 Kings 17:17–24, the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. After God multiplies food, the widow’s son dies, and she assumes her suffering is God calling out her iniquity. We name the tension many of us feel: if God won the war, why do the battles keep happening? Three expectations guide the message: brokenness remains this side of heaven, God still listens to the cries of the faithful, and God keeps giving reasons to trust Him. We talk about honest prayer that sounds desperate, the power of community prayer and confession from James 5, and the hope of Romans 8 that the Holy Spirit intercedes when we do not know what to pray. Finally, we connect the widow’s “Now I know” to the center of the gospel: Jesus meets us on the road, walks with us through grief, and proves in the resurrection that darkness is not the end. If you are tired, stuck, or questioning, come listen and take one step toward the light. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one area where you need to ride with God instead of blaming Him? Support the show

    37 min

  8. Apr 7

    John 21:1-14 Why Do We Keep Looking For Life In Dead Places

    Send us Fan Mail Peter had already seen the resurrected Jesus and still defaulted to the old script: “I’m going fishing.” We get it. When shame sticks, when hope feels abstract, when rent is due and relationships are messy, we reach for whatever used to numb the ache. This message from John 21 meets that moment head-on and asks a question that refuses to stay theoretical: why run back to old things when the Creator of the universe is waiting for you? We talk about what we’re really chasing when we chase everything else. The Bible calls it shalom, not just “calm,” but wholeness, resolution, and a life put back together. We trace how empty nets show up today through overwork, money, approval, sex, substances, scrolling, or the next big win that never lasts. Then we turn to the shoreline where Jesus speaks, guides, provides, and repeats the same grace Peter first experienced in Luke 5, proving that failure doesn’t cancel calling. The scene ends with something disarmingly personal: breakfast. Jesus builds a fire, shares bread and fish, and invites imperfect friends close. That table becomes a picture of the gospel, Jesus conquering sin and death, knocking at the door, and offering real friendship with God without forcing his way in. If you’ve been running, stuck, or tired of pretending, press play and come sit by the fire with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with one line: where are you fishing for peace right now? Support the show

    32 min
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Welcome to the City Life Church Podcast, where faith meets action in the heart of Mt. Hope. We are a diverse family of God, united by Jesus, led by Scripture, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to caring for both the spiritual and tangible needs of the lost and hurting. Through inspiring messages and practical lessons, we seek to equip and encourage you to live out God’s calling in everyday life. Join us as we grow in faith, serve our community, and share the hope of the Gospel with the world.

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  • Creator
    Dale Huntington
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 City Life Church San Diego
  • Show Website
    City Life Church San Diego