The Echo Church Podcast

Echo Church
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The Echo Church podcasts exist to equip disciples to make disciples. It's the official podcast of Echo Church in Orange County, California.

  1. 4d ago

    One Purpose, Many Callings | Pastor Jason Polk

    Taking a break from The Gospel According to John, Pastor Jason Polk shares an encouraging message from Jeremiah 1 about God's purpose and calling for every believer. Using Jeremiah's commissioning and personal stories of faith, Pastor Jason reminds us that while every Christian shares the same mission—to glorify God and make disciples—God uniquely calls each person to fulfill that purpose in different ways. If you've ever felt unqualified, insignificant, or uncertain about God's plan for your life, this message will encourage you to trust that you are known by God, significant to God, and called by God.   Jeremiah 1:4-10 Jeremiah 1:17-19 Psalm 139:1-18 2 Corinthians 5:17

    51 min

  2. 4d ago

    The Gospel According to John | "The Real World" John 15:18–16:4 | Ray Machen-Grey

    In this powerful message from John 15:18–16:4, Ray Machen-Grey challenges believers to look beyond comfort and consider the reality of the global Church. As Jesus prepares His disciples for persecution, we are reminded that following Christ has always come at a cost. Through stories of courageous faith and a call to bear witness through the power of the Holy Spirit, this sermon encourages us to love God deeper, love our brothers and sisters further, and love the world wider.

    47 min

  3. 4d ago

    The Gospel According to John | What Is Love? John 15:12-17 | Pastor Jason Polk

    In this message from John 15, Pastor Jason explores what true biblical love really looks like. While the world often defines love as a feeling, Jesus reveals that genuine love is self-sacrificial, rooted in obedience, strengthened through fellowship with God, and lived out through a mission to others. Discover how Christ's example of laying down His life transforms the way we love God, our neighbors, and even our enemies.

    46 min

  4. May 15

    The Gospel According to John | "There's Fruit on the Other Side" John 5:1–8 | Pastor Jason Polk

    In this powerful Mother's Day message from Echo Church, the Gospel of John takes center stage as the sermon explores what it truly means to "abide" in Christ. Through John 15:1–8, this episode unpacks the imagery of the vine and branches, revealing how God lifts, prunes, and grows believers through every season of life. Whether you're in a season of growth, struggle, or refinement, this teaching offers encouragement, biblical insight, and a reminder that true fruitfulness comes from staying connected to Jesus.

    49 min

  5. May 6

    The Gospel According To John | What Would Jesus Do? John 14:12–31 | Pastor Jason Polk

    In this powerful sermon from John 14, Pastor Jason Polk explores how the Holy Spirit is not a "backup plan," but the very presence of Jesus working in and through believers. Using the familiar question "What Would Jesus Do?" Pastor Jason explains that following Christ isn't about guilt, shame, or trying harder—it's about loving Jesus and being empowered by the Holy Spirit to live in obedience. He reminds listeners that God's Spirit gives believers peace, confidence, and the ability to continue the work of Christ in the world today.

    44 min

  6. Apr 27

    The Gospel According to John | "Loving Like Jesus in the Face of Betrayal" John 13 | Pastor Jason Polk

    In this message from Echo Church, we step into Gospel of John chapter 13, during the final night before Jesus' crucifixion—a moment filled with deep teaching, raw emotion, and ultimate love. Focusing on the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, the sermon flips the usual perspective. Instead of centering on Judas' failure, it highlights the overwhelming love of Jesus Christ. Even knowing betrayal was coming, Jesus continues to honor, serve, and extend grace to Judas—revealing a love that isn't based on worthiness, but on His unchanging character. The message unpacks three key ideas: The heart of Jesus: He feels the pain of betrayal deeply, showing that sin doesn't just break rules—it breaks relationship. A new commandment: Love one another as Jesus has loved us—a radical, sacrificial, and unconditional standard. How we respond: The defining mark of a Christian isn't success, status, or perfection—it's love. A love that is patient, unified, and visible even across differences. Ultimately, the sermon challenges listeners to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to truly knowing Him—and to reflect His love in a way that the world can't ignore.

    45 min

  7. Apr 16

    The Gospel According to John |The Power of Christ's Love John: 13-17 | Pastor Jason Polk

    In this sermon, Echo Church explores the transformative power of God's love, emphasizing that true change begins within. The message reflects on the themes of identity and love, drawing from John chapters 13 to 17, where Jesus's actions and teachings during the Passion Week are highlighted. The sermon challenges listeners to consider whether they feel changed by Christ's sacrifice and to embrace their new identity in Him. It underscores the importance of love as an action, a gift to receive, and a force to extend to others, even those who may oppose us. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, the sermon invites believers to live out their faith with humility and love, embodying the agape love that Jesus demonstrated.

    51 min

  8. Apr 3

    Graves Into Gardens | From Palm to Resurrection John: 12 | Pastor Jason Polk

    In this episode, we explore the profound truth that true spiritual growth requires the death of old ways, selfishness, and comfort, much like a grain of wheat must fall to the ground to bear fruit. Jesus' journey to the cross exemplifies how sacrifice leads to a greater harvest, inviting us to follow His path of daily self-denial. We discuss how hardships and waiting are not setbacks but necessary soils for resurrection and abundance. Embrace the call to die to self today for a richer life tomorrow, discovering how God's greatest blessings often grow from the dirt of sacrifice.

    34 min
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The Echo Church podcasts exist to equip disciples to make disciples. It's the official podcast of Echo Church in Orange County, California.

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