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. 4D AGO

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

    Send a text 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

  2. MAR 1

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

    Send a text 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

  3. FEB 24

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

    Send a text 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

  4. FEB 19

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

    Send a text 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

  5. FEB 17

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

    Send a text 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

  6. FEB 10

    Holiness And Justice Belong Together Or Both Fail

    Send a text Outrage is easy. Obedience is hard. We open the gap between those two with a candid look at why God rejects empty worship and how real justice begins with small, faithful acts right where we live. Anchored in Jeremiah 7 and Amos 5, we wrestle with performative faith, the burnout of nonstop news, and the illusion that posting, marching, or chanting can substitute for loving our neighbor. Then we get practical: how tutoring a student, serving in a food pantry, joining a local rec council, or showing up for oversight work can reshape a neighborhood—and our own hearts. We also hold a line that our culture loves to split: justice and holiness. James 1 ties care for widows and orphans to a life unstained by the world, and Matthew 5 insists reconciliation is part of true worship. We explore Jesus cleansing the temple—not as permission to indulge our anger, but as a mirror for protecting the vulnerable from exploitation. Humility becomes essential in a fog of misinformation; we learn to slow down, verify, accept nuance, and act with integrity even when the internet begs for instant certainty. Throughout, we return to the everyday, costly choices that make faith credible: forgiving a brother or sister, setting wise boundaries without hate, serving refugees with rides and presence, and committing to long-haul local work that rarely earns applause. Matthew 25 provides the closing thread: the King recognizes himself in the hungry, the stranger, the sick, and the prisoner. If we want prayers God hears, our hands must match our words. Join us as we trade hot takes for holy patience, loud virtue for steady love, and spiritual noise for a life that lets justice flow and righteousness endure. Support the show

    46 min

  7. FEB 10

    2 Peter 1:1-15 Tools For Godly Living

    Send a text God has given us everything required for life and godliness, and the difference between drift and growth is whether we pick up those tools. Humility anchors it all. If Peter can call our faith equal to his, the ground truly is level at the cross. That frees us from performance and invites us into steady, Spirit-powered effort that bears fruit over time. Life is short, hope is real, and today still counts. If you’re new to faith, returning after a long gap, or hungry for more than spiritual motion, this conversation will help you take the next right step with courage and joy. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a short review so more people can find the show. Tell us: which tool are you picking up this week? Support the show

    40 min

  8. JAN 27

    Acts 2 Why A Healthy Church Feels Like Home

    Send a text What if church felt less like a weekly lecture and more like a living room where people actually carry your burdens, share your meals, and fight for your hope when your arms get tired? We dive into Acts 2 to rediscover koinonia—real fellowship that is public, messy, joyful, and life‑giving. We start by flipping the common “minimum vs maximum” questions on their head and ask a better one: how do we best honor God and each other? From there, we unpack the early church’s rhythms—devotion to Scripture, shared tables, persistent prayer—and why they still change lives. You’ll hear stories of ramps built for accessibility, food pantries stocked by surprise generosity, rides given, and neighboring churches stepping in to support one another. This is tangible discipleship: time, tools, homes, and money treated as gifts from God to be stewarded for the good of the whole. We also talk about rebuilding trust after years of isolation, and why daily presence matters more than perfect programs. Think integrated community: invite coworkers to the game with your small group, turn dinner into prayer, and let friends “irritate” you toward love and good deeds. Underneath it all is the gospel—Jesus accomplishing what we could not, forming a people who confess, forgive, and live visibly different. If you’ve longed for a church that feels like family and mission all at once, this conversation will give you language, courage, and next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs community, and leave a review with one practice you’ll try this week—meal, prayer, or invitation. Your story might be the nudge someone else needs. Support the show

    47 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
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 City Life Church San Diego
  • Show Website
    City Life Church San Diego