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. JAN 27

    Acts 2 Why A Healthy Church Feels Like Home

    Send us 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

  2. JAN 20

    1 Corinthians 9:19 Winning Hearts By Meeting People Where They Are

    Send us a text Truth that can’t be heard won’t heal, so we get practical about how to make good news sound like good news. We open with honest stories about miscommunication that land laughs and lessons, then move into Paul’s charge in 1 Corinthians 9: become all things to all people so that some might be saved. We talk plainly about why tone, timing, and translation are spiritual disciplines, not window dressing, and how that conviction shapes a church that chooses mission over comfort. From there, we trace two ditches—rule‑keeping that multiplies burdens and rule‑breaking that shrugs at harm—and show how Paul threads the needle by majoring on the majors. That leads into the heart of contextualization: language access in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole; leaders who reflect the people they serve, like Acts 6’s Greek‑speaking deacons; and a habit of listening that starts with reading, research, and real tables. We ground it all in the incarnation, where Jesus put on flesh, felt our pain, and walked our streets, proving that proximity is the posture of love. We also name the cost. When insiders crowd the doorway, love tears a hole in the roof so outsiders can reach Jesus. That may mean noisy rooms, imperfect programs, or outreach some Christians dislike, if those moments create bridges for neighbors who rarely darken a sanctuary. We won’t bend the gospel, but we will bend our preferences—because people in Mount Hope and beyond are thirsty for life that politics, success, or pleasure can’t deliver. If you’re ready to risk comfort for impact, to translate hope without diluting it, and to join a diverse family on mission, hit play, share this with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the conversation. Subscribe so you won’t miss what’s next. Support the show

    41 min

  3. JAN 11

    Stop Owning People Online And Start Baking Cookies

    Send us a text Rivalries are loud right now—online, at the table, even in the pews. We open 1 Corinthians 1 and see ourselves in Corinth’s mirror: factions, favorite teachers, and a drift toward cultural patterns that slice the church into teams. Then we go deeper, tracing how the gospel doesn’t just save us for later; it remakes us now—tearing down dividing walls and forming a new creation where enemies become family and secondary issues lose their grip. We share four habits that turn listeners into peacemakers: forgive quickly, apologize honestly, communicate clearly, and choose unity deliberately. Along the way, we name the hard stuff—hypocrisy that harms witness, politics elevated over Christ, and the myth that silence equals peace. You’ll hear why unity is not the absence of conflict but the presence of reconciliation, and how to aim for winning your sibling instead of winning the argument. We sit with Ephesians 2 to ground this work in grace, not grind: forgiven people can forgive because they remember the debt that was canceled. This conversation gets practical. From curating what shapes your identity to shutting down gossip by speaking well of the absent, we outline steps for building a diverse, durable community that can hold tension without breaking. A story about patient persuasion—baking cookies instead of throwing bombs—shows what costly love can do over time. The heartbeat is simple and stubborn: Jesus first, essentials held in common, charity everywhere else. Hate divides; unity holds. If that vision stirs you, come build it with us. If this resonated, follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us where you’re choosing unity this week. Support the show

    43 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    Matthew 1:1-17 Genealogy To Gospel: Why Jesus’ Family Tree Matters

    Send us a text A list of names shouldn’t feel this alive, but Matthew’s genealogy refuses to play it safe. We walk through a family tree that breaks the rules of ancient PR, naming women, highlighting outsiders, and refusing to hide the failures of kings. That tension is the doorway to hope: Jesus is both the promised Son of David and the Son of Man who knows our pain, our mixed histories, and our messy homes. Royal credentials meet radical compassion, and the result is a Savior who can both claim the throne and sit beside you in the struggle. We unpack why credentials matter for faith—prophecy, lineage, Bethlehem—and how Matthew presents a receipt for the Messiah’s identity. Then we sit with the hard parts: Manasseh’s violence, Ahaz’s idolatry, Rahab’s stigma, Ruth’s outsider status, and the haunting phrase “Uriah’s wife.” None of it is edited out, because none of it can outmatch grace. If God chose to work through this line, your past, your family’s secrets, and your quiet shame are not dealbreakers. They’re the very places where mercy lands. Along the way, we talk about reading “flyover” passages as nourishment, how testimony turns honesty into courage, and why adoption in Christ gives you a new name and a new future. Jesus steps from a manger into our reality—poor, homeless, compassionate—and carries a light yoke for those worn out by trying to earn what only love can give. If you’ve ever wondered whether you truly belong, this family tree says yes. Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and if this encouraged you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the message of grace. Support the show

    37 min

  5. 12/21/2025

    What Changes When Jesus Sits On Your Throne

    Send us a text Power makes noise; true kingship makes hearts kneel. We open Matthew 2 and watch two paths unfold—Herod gripping a fragile throne and the Magi crossing borders to bow at the feet of a child. That collision sets the tone for a message about surrender, honest devotion, and the kind of life that begins when we finally step out of the seat we were never built to occupy. We walk through three anchoring truths. First, Jesus only reigns where we relinquish control, and that means more than spiritual talk—it means handing Him the decisions, desires, and identities we’ve guarded. Second, God loves to work through what the world calls small: Bethlehem’s obscurity, Nazareth’s accent, the outsider’s story. If you feel hidden, weak, or written off, this is your invitation to see how grace turns lowness into light. Third, life with Jesus is an adventure. The Magi arrive with treasures, leave by a new route, and show us that real encounters change directions. We even trace a dramatic scene of deliverance to reveal how Christ’s authority silences what terrifies us and then sends us home as witnesses. Along the way we pray for a weary, violent world, name the difference between struggling honestly and pretending piously, and challenge ourselves to worship when it costs us time, comfort, and pride. Expect clear takeaways on surrender, hope for those from “small” places, and a fresh vision of worship that’s more than a song—it’s a new way of walking. If you’re ready to trade a shaky throne for durable joy, press play, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us what seat you’re giving up this week. Subscribe for more messages that make Jesus big and bring hope home. Support the show

    42 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    1 Peter 5:6-14 Radical Humility: Trusting God Above The Fog

    Send us a text What do you hold onto when life feels like fog and you are in the dark? We turn to Peter—the impulsive fisherman who stumbled, denied, and then led—because his words were forged in failure and refined by grace. Walking through 1 Peter 5:6–14, we explore how humility becomes a strategy for survival, a posture of courage, and a pathway to joy when pressure rises. We start with the kind of humility that trusts God in the mess. “Cast your cares” is more than a slogan; it’s a fisherman’s motion repeated until worry finally leaves your hands. With the scattered church of Asia Minor in view, we talk about real costs: lost status, broken ties, thin livelihoods. Then we press into the challenge of submitting our desires and opinions to Scripture, even when culture claps for compromise. Job’s hard questions help us frame our own, and God’s answer from the whirlwind reminds us why wisdom begins with awe. From there we face spiritual warfare without flinching. Peter’s lion imagery made sense to believers who knew arenas and fear. Our response is sober, not sensational: deepen community, keep the word close, and wear the armor of God. We call out the accuser’s favorite move—isolating believers—and answer with global solidarity and local friendships that hold. We also clear up common doctrinal pitfalls that blunt our resistance, pointing listeners back to coherent, historic, Bible-shaped faith. Hope rises as we anchor to the “God of all grace” who will restore, establish, strengthen, and support after a little while. Rome looked immortal; it crumbled. The kingdom of God felt small; it endures. We borrow the patience of wise investors: don’t sell low when life dips, hold the promise because the Promiser is faithful. If you’re weary, anxious, or wrestling with compromise, this conversation offers sturdy courage and practical steps to stand firm in grace. If it helps you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review to help others find the show. Support the show

    39 min

  7. 11/30/2025

    He’s All We Got, He’s All We Need

    Send us a text What if the restless ache you keep trying to fix with busyness, success, or even family devotion is really a hunger for Christ’s supremacy? We walk through Colossians 1 and confront our habit of adding to Jesus—mixing the gospel with performance, mysticism, or self-help—and show why only Christ can carry the full weight of our identity, purpose, belonging, security, and hope. This isn’t about nice ideas; it’s about a new center of gravity that steadies your soul. We begin with a tender family story of faithfulness and longing, then look at how a scarcity mindset pushes us to hoard control while promising rest that never comes. From there, we open the text: Jesus as the image of the invisible God, firstborn over creation, the One who holds all things together and reconciles enemies into family through His blood. We explore how grounding your life in this truth changes your daily choices, your relationships, and the way you face pressure and disappointment. Finally, we talk about maturity and mission. Gospel ministry is costly and often inconvenient, but Paul’s joy in suffering reframes our expectations. We labor together, not in our own strength, but in His. The goal is a church that grows up into Christ: worshiping weekly, practicing community, reading Scripture, praying, and discipling with patience and courage. He’s all we got—and He’s all we need. If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more teaching rooted in Scripture, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s one “add-on” to Jesus you’re ready to lay down this week? Support the show

    38 min

  8. 11/23/2025

    1 Peter 4:12-19 What If Pain Is The Path To Glory

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    42 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
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 City Life Church San Diego
  • Show Website
    City Life Church San Diego