City Life Church San Diego

Dale Huntington
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  • CHRISTIANITY

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. 5D AGO

    1 Kings 17 God Often Leads With The Next Right Step

    Send us Fan Mail Your “next step” might feel too small to matter, but that’s often where God starts. We open 1 Kings 17 and follow Elijah into a season where the water literally runs dry, the easy provision ends, and God doesn’t hand him a five-year plan. Instead, God sends him to Zarephath, a place that feels like enemy territory and a crucible all at once, and tells him to stay.  We walk through three anchors for anyone facing spiritual drought, burnout, fear, or constant bad news: God sometimes sends us into painful places for our good and his glory, God uses our faith to strengthen other people, and God does what he says he will do. Along the way we connect Elijah’s story to real life trust issues, the temptation to run from hard places, and what it looks like to be planted for the sake of a hurting community. We also talk candidly about church being a hospital, making room for people who are messy, loud, and struggling, because that’s the kind of welcome many of us desperately need.  The widow at the gate has almost nothing, just a little flour and oil and a plan for a last meal, yet God meets her with daily provision and a direct word: “Do not be afraid.” That same thread leads us to the gospel, where our hope isn’t wishful thinking, it’s rooted in Jesus’ death and resurrection and God’s proven faithfulness. If you’re tired, scared, or down to “a couple sticks,” we’re praying this message helps you take the next faithful step.  Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone in a dry season, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s the next step you feel God asking you to take? Support the show

    38 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Matthew 21:1-13 What If The Savior You Want Is Not The Savior You Need

    Send us Fan Mail A cheering crowd. Palm branches on the road. A humble donkey. Then, almost immediately, an uproar in the city and a confrontation in the temple. Palm Sunday is not a soft-focus Bible moment for us; it’s a test of what we really want from Jesus. We open Matthew 21:1–13 and walk through three surprises for the “flaky crowd” and, honestly, for us too. First, Jesus rides into Jerusalem knowing exactly where it leads. The triumphal entry isn’t Jesus getting caught in a trap; it’s Jesus choosing the cross on purpose. We talk about why the donkey matters, what meekness actually is, and why the Savior we want is often different from the King we need. Next, we dig into worship and the meaning of “Hosanna.” We explore the gospel as the only bridge across the gap our sin creates, and why Jesus deserves our full worship beyond a Sunday song. We also address the quieter places faith gets shallow: trying to control God, trying to earn love, or refusing to see ourselves as God’s image-bearers. Finally, we watch Jesus cleanse the temple and refuse shallow expectations. That moment is about holiness, repentance, and a church that does justice with real presence, not just posts. We end with a call to return to our first love and hold fast to Jesus in both victory parades and dark nights. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review. What part of Palm Sunday feels most like your story right now? Support the show

    45 min

  3. MAR 18

    1 Kings 16 Your Real Enemy Is Not People

    Send us Fan Mail Ahab looks powerful on the outside, but 1 Kings paints a different picture: spiritual compromise, idol worship, and leadership choices that poison a whole nation. We start there because many of us know what it feels like to live under pressure, to carry anxiety, trauma, or depression, and to wonder if we are the only ones. Elijah shows up in the middle of that mess with a simple but explosive message, and it forces the question: what happens when God calls ordinary people to speak truth to power? We walk through Ahab, Jezebel, Baal, and the drought, then slow down to talk about the real battleground. The fight is not against flesh and blood. The devil’s best strategy is division, isolation, and getting us to treat people like enemies. We talk about how Christian love, reconciliation, and refusing to assume the worst can be a punch in the face of those lies, while also clarifying that abuse is different and requires wise boundaries. Then the story turns personal: Elijah obeys God and ends up hiding at a wadi that dries up, relying on ravens for food. Faithfulness does not always feel good. Sometimes suffering comes from disobedience, and sometimes suffering comes from obedience, but God uses both to form endurance and hope. We close with Romans 5 and the gospel of Jesus Christ, anchoring real hope in the presence of God and the gift of the Holy Spirit. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s tired or discouraged, and leave a review so more people can find this series on Elijah and anxious faith. Support the show

    44 min

  4. MAR 10

    2 Peter 3:14-18 Don’t Miss Your Number At In-N-Out: Stay Ready For God

    Send us Fan Mail We unpack 2 Peter 3:14–18 to show why Christian waiting is active, attentive, and hopeful. We call our church to chase holiness, introduce friends to Jesus, and keep growing in grace while guarding against destructive teaching. • making every effort toward holiness and peace • God’s patient delay as salvation for many • sharing faith with urgency and tenderness • setting honest boundaries to flee temptation • discerning false teaching and cheap grace • practicing Scripture-soaked, Spirit-led growth • living alert, not distracted or numb • closing with prayer for a hurting world Give your life to God, be baptized, walk with a church you can trust Support the show

    41 min

  5. MAR 1

    2 Peter:1-13 Why God’s “Delay” Is Mercy And How To Live While You Wait

    Send us Fan Mail What if God’s “delay” isn’t delay at all, but mercy with your name on it? We open 2 Peter 3:1–13 and wrestle with a hope that doesn’t wilt under headlines, mockery, or unmet timelines. From the tender way Peter addresses “dear friends” to his urgent call to remember what we already know, this teaching reframes waiting as a sacred assignment—one that forms our character while God forms His family. We trace the logic Peter lays out: the world has never been God-free. By His word He created, by His word He judged the flood, and by that same word He will intervene again. Scoffers will always sneer, but their confidence often masks a deeper motive—autonomy that refuses accountability. Instead of getting hypnotized by sarcasm and volume, we anchor in Scripture, renew our minds, and let the truest story shape our inner narrative. Patterns in history don’t prove God’s absence; they showcase His patience. Patience, though, isn’t permission to drift. Because the day of the Lord will come like a thief, holiness matters now. We talk about what set-apart living looks like in the real world: Scripture-saturated thinking, Spirit-led restraint, honest confession, and public integrity that matches private life. We get practical about resisting “algorithm discipleship,” cultivating sturdy hope, and sharing the gospel with courage and kindness—trusting that God’s mercy is creating space for repentance for people we love. If your faith has felt like coping more than hoping, this conversation is for you. Come be reminded that Jesus isn’t late; He’s saving. And when He returns, you’ll be glad you remembered, resisted, and lived holy with steady hope. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s waiting on God, and leave a review to help others find the message. Support the show

    37 min

  6. FEB 24

    2 Peter 2:1-18: Guarding Your Heart From False Teachers

    Send us Fan Mail Evil rarely kicks down the door; it smiles, flatters, and asks for your ear. We walk through 2 Peter 2 to expose how false teachers operate, why their promises feel so good, and what it takes to stay anchored in Jesus when every feed and microphone is offering an easier way. From ancient heresies to modern algorithms, the patterns repeat: exclusive secrets, identity hype, legalistic performance, and smooth talk that tells you you’re already enough. We name those patterns plainly and then offer a better path that runs through Scripture, honest community, and the steady voice of the Shepherd. Together we look at the Bible’s sober pairing of judgment and rescue. God did not spare rebellious angels, nor the violence of Noah’s generation or the corruption of Sodom, yet he preserved Noah and Lot. That tension—justice and mercy—frames our moment. Delay is not indifference; it is patience that leaves the door open for repentance. We also revisit Balaam’s story, a warning against doing spiritual work with a heart bought by money. Hypocrisy hollows out witness, but God is not content to leave us there; he confronts, surprises, and delivers. Expect practical takeaways throughout: how to spot “springs without water,” why church family must sometimes say the hard thing, and how algorithmic flattery can turn into a quiet idol that isolates you from real love. You’ll hear candid pastoral stories of spiritual pushback and God’s nearness, and a clear invitation to come home if you’ve wandered. If you’re hungry for discernment, hope, and the kind of truth that heals, press play and lean in. Support the show

    37 min

  7. FEB 19

    Ash Wednesday: Psalm 13:1-6 How Long, O Lord

    Send us Fan Mail Hope doesn’t begin where pain ends; it begins where honesty does. For our special Ash Wednesday Service, We open the door on weariness from a broken world, and let Psalm 13 teach us how to bring unfiltered grief to God without losing our grip on joy. Along the way we sit with Job’s protest, David’s hunted years, and Jesus’ own cry of abandonment to confront a hard truth: faithfulness doesn’t exempt us from suffering. It shapes us through it. You’ll hear why escapism and cynicism both fail the soul, and how lament can coexist with resilient action: planting gardens though weeds will come, serving neighbors though systems disappoint, loving enemies though hatred seeks a louder stage. This is not about plastered smiles or denial; it’s about learning a deeper song that can be sung in the dark. We also reflect on mortality through the lens of Ash Wednesday, not as a morbid detour but as a clarifying gift. Life is brief; eternity is real; and that clarity frees us to spend our days on what lasts—worship, justice, mercy, and a joy rooted in Christ rather than outcomes. If you’re asking “How long, O Lord?” and wondering how to keep going, this conversation offers Scripture, story, and a path toward steadfast hope. Support the show

    23 min

  8. FEB 17

    2 Peter 1:16 Why Peter Staked His Life On Jesus

    Send us Fan Mail Myths are fun until they ask for nothing and change no one. We’re taking a hard look at why Peter refused to call Jesus a legend, staking his life on what he heard and saw: the transfiguration’s blinding light, a voice from heaven, a crucified teacher sharing meals after death. Eyewitness courage matters, especially when it costs everything and pays in persecution rather than fame. If it were a hoax, it would be the worst one ever devised. We also follow the long arc of Scripture that points straight to Jesus. From Genesis to Isaiah to Zechariah, the details stack: birth in Bethlehem, ministry in Galilee, a flight to Egypt and return, miracles promised and delivered, betrayal for thirty silver coins tossed into the temple and funding a potter’s field, hands and feet pierced centuries before Rome’s crosses shadowed the land. Taken together, these prophecies don’t read like convenient edits; they read like a map God drew long before the road was walked. But evidence alone won’t carry a life that stays lukewarm. We challenge the habit of “digging potatoes” at the edge of commitment—the endless almost of waiting to jump in. Faith is not half-measures. It looks like surrender that reshapes desire, like serving when applause fades, like forgiving enemies because the Spirit refuses to let bitterness rule the heart. We share real next steps into community, ways to ask honest questions, and a bold invitation to move from safe spectatorship to a living relationship with Jesus that has weight, risk, and joy. If this stirred you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more conversations that build resilient faith, and leave a review with your biggest question or next step—what will your jump look like? Support the show

    37 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
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 City Life Church San Diego
  • Show Website
    City Life Church San Diego