Flourishing Disciples

Mountain View Presbyterian Church
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Welcome to Flourishing Disciples, a podcast for those committed to living as apprentices of Jesus. Hosted by Pastor Kirk Sexton, this series dives deep into what it means to follow Jesus and his way. With special guests from various congregations, we explore best practices for cultivating a vibrant, intimate relationship with Jesus through daily prayer, scripture reading, and thoughtful contemplation. Our hope is to inspire you to reflect God’s love in your life, so others may come to know and love Jesus. Join us as we grow together as Flourishing Disciples.

  1. 11/14/2025

    Standing Strong in Battle

    Welcome to the Flourishing Disciples Podcast! Today, Kirk Sexton, Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care, and Jennie Smith, Caring Ministry Assistant, we wrap up our Ephesians series with a powerful call — to stand strong in the battle. Paul reminds us that a healthy church isn’t just loving and unified but equipped — ready to stand firm in the Lord’s strength. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it means to put on the full armor of God, to pray for one another, and to face life’s battles together as the body of Christ. So, grab your Bible and join us as we discover how to stand strong in the battle — not in our own strength, but in His. Here now as Pastor Randy Bare reads from Ephesians 6:10-20.

  2. 11/07/2025

    Spirit-Filled Relationships

    Title: Spirit-Filled Relationships What if your daily work is part of God’s holy calling? In this episode of the Flourishing Disciples Podcast, Kirk Sexton and Jennie Smith unpack the biblical idea of vocation—that every part of life is sacred when lived in communion with God. From Luther and Calvin to Dallas Willard, discover how our ordinary work becomes a place where God’s extraordinary grace shows up.

  3. 10/31/2025

    Living Differently, Together

    Welcome to The Flourishing Disciples Podcast. Today, we discuss Pastor Randy Bare’s sermon on Ephesians 4:17–5:21, which encourages us to live as a community marked by holiness and love. The passage highlights our need for transformation—a process the Holy Spirit continues today. Ephesians 4 focuses on turning from our old ways and embracing new life in Christ, guided by God's grace. We'll talk about how we can live differently together through this renewal.

  4. 10/25/2025

    Growing in Love and Maturity

    Pastor Kirk Sexton and Jennie Smith unpack Ephesians 4:1–16, exploring how disciples grow when they are rooted in Christ and united in love. Drawing from Pastor Randy Bare’s sermon, they discuss humility, unity, and the gifts that make every believer vital to a flourishing church.

    37 min

  5. 10/17/2025

    Gospel-Centered Mission

    Title: Gospel-Centered Mission In this episode of the Flourishing Disciples podcast, we continue to consider what is a healthy church. Pastor Randy Bare explores Ephesians 3:1-13, focusing on the theme of a healthy church joining in God's mission to reveal Christ to all. He explains how Paul, writing from prison, unveils a previously hidden mystery: that Gentiles are fellow heirs and members of the same body in Christ. The sermon challenges listeners to move beyond an individualistic view of faith and understand the church as central to God's eternal purpose—a new, unified humanity built together to reveal God's glory not just to the world, but to the heavenly realms.

    32 min

  6. 10/10/2025

    Citizens in the Household of Peace

    In this week’s episode of The Flourishing Disciples Podcast, Pastor Kirk Sexton and Jennie Smith unpack Pastor Brant Baker’s sermon, “Citizens in the Household of Peace.” Together, they explore how Jesus breaks down dividing walls and unites people who were once far from God—and from each other. From the temple’s physical barriers to the social divisions of our time, this conversation invites us to consider what walls still stand in our hearts, churches, and communities. How is Christ calling us to live as one new humanity and a dwelling place for God’s Spirit? Join us as we learn how God’s reconciling grace builds His church into a true household of peace.

    37 min

  7. 10/03/2025

    Saved by Grace, Built for Purpose

    In this episode of the Flourishing Disciples Podcast, Pastor Kirk Sexton and Jennie Smith reflect on Ephesians 2:1–10 through Pastor Randy Bare’s sermon, Saved by Grace, Built for Purpose. Paul paints a dramatic picture of our spiritual journey—from being “dead in sin” to being made alive in Christ by God’s grace. But this grace is not only about what we’ve been rescued from; it’s also about what we’ve been created for. As God’s workmanship, we are called to walk in the good works He has prepared for us. Together, Kirk and Jennie unpack what it means for a healthy church never to forget that it was rescued by grace, and they explore the key question: How does God’s amazing grace change the way we serve in the church? Join the conversation and be encouraged to live out your faith as a disciple of Jesus who flourishes in grace and purpose.

    33 min

  8. 09/26/2025

    Knowing God Better

    In this episode of the Flourishing Disciples Podcast, Pastor Kirk Sexton and Jennie Smith reflect on Pastor Randy Bare’s sermon from Ephesians 1:15–23. Paul’s prayer for the church is that we would know God better—through the hope of Christ, the riches of our inheritance, and the power of the resurrection at work in us. Join the conversation as we explore how head knowledge moves to heart transformation, and how God’s power shows up in our everyday discipleship.

    37 min
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About

Welcome to Flourishing Disciples, a podcast for those committed to living as apprentices of Jesus. Hosted by Pastor Kirk Sexton, this series dives deep into what it means to follow Jesus and his way. With special guests from various congregations, we explore best practices for cultivating a vibrant, intimate relationship with Jesus through daily prayer, scripture reading, and thoughtful contemplation. Our hope is to inspire you to reflect God’s love in your life, so others may come to know and love Jesus. Join us as we grow together as Flourishing Disciples.

Information

  • Creator
    Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Flourishing Disciples

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