Belay Church Podcast Belay

Jared German candidly shares his life journey from being a missionary kid in the Philippines to struggling with addiction, depression, and a tumultuous relationship with faith. Born into a small-town Missouri family, his story is a heartfelt testament to his battles and the turnarounds that shaped him. From the streets of Manila to a jail cell in Missouri, Jared's tale embodies resilience and the transformative power of faith, ultimately leading him back to community and redemption. His narrative invites you to witness the raw and redemptive moments that define his ongoing walk with God.

In this message by Pastor Paul Durbin, he explores the question, 'What do I do if I am sinking?' through the story of Peter walking on water from Matthew 14. He emphasizes that being in difficult situations does not always mean a mistake has been made, and reassures listeners that Jesus is always interceding for us. Pastor Paul encourages recognizing God's presence, discerning between valid and invalid doubts, and embracing worship as a lifeline during tough times.

Pastor Paul Durbin explores the story of Jesus feeding thousands with five loaves and two fish from Matthew 14. He outlines five key ingredients for experiencing miracles: God's constant compassion, facing impossible situations, taking steps of faith, being thankful in advance, and having a willingness to share. Durbin emphasizes that while faith doesn't guarantee an automatic miracle, it is essential in opening the door for God's intervention. The message encourages practicing gratitude, faith, and community support as believers seek and recognize divine interventions in their lives.

Nolan and Kami Sanders share their heartfelt journey and experiences as disciples of Jesus. They highlight the concept of discipleship, drawing from their personal stories of awakening to God's call from childhood and throughout adulthood. Together, they emphasize the importance of being apprentices to Jesus, sharing the gospel, and fostering simple church movements. Kami recounts her inspirational moments, including a lifelong mission sparked by a missionary map and culminating in missionary work across various cultures. Nolan shares his upbringing as a pastor's kid and his commitment to ministry. They discuss the significance of every believer embracing disciple-making and using technology, like mobile apps, to spread the gospel efficiently and effectively, especially in restrictive regions. They encourage the audience to think beyond local contexts and take ownership of the Great Commission through prayer, sharing Jesus' stories, and building loving, obedient communities. The talk concludes with a call to action, urging the listeners to pray over specific locations in Boulder, seeking God's guidance to spread His word.

This message by Paul Durbin delves into the warning from Jesus to beware of the influence of Herod and links it to contemporary culture. Through a study based on Matthew 14 and other biblical passages, Paul identifies five characteristics of Herod's influence: perceiving fear as fact, resisting anointed preaching, seeking ultimate cancellation, fearing people, and following the flesh. He uses personal anecdotes and historical context to illustrate how these traits manifest today and guides listeners on how to counteract them by living a life led by the Spirit rather than the flesh, fostering unity, and placing faith in God's truth.

Paul talks about the final section of Matthew 13: the Parable of the Net and Jesus's return to His hometown, Nazareth. This message addresses common lies that hinder belief in God's work: that it couldn't happen here, now, or to oneself. Emphasizing that faith is essential for experiencing God's miracles, the speaker encourages listeners to recognize God's power to work in their lives here and now, despite their doubts.