Beyond The Message: Is Jesus Talking About the End Times?

In this episode of Beyond the Message, Pastors Aiden Wivell and Pastor Caleb Finlayson unpack last weeks message from Luke 17–18, exploring God’s kingdom, Jesus’ return, and the power of persistent prayer. They discuss the kingdom as “now but not yet” and why, rather than predicting the end times, we’re called to live faithfully and stay close to Jesus.They also explore the Parable of the Persistent Widow, highlighting how persistent prayer draws us into relationship with a loving God. Prayer is more than asking—it includes thanksgiving, confession, worship, listening and simply being with God. Ultimately, the conversation asks: Are we listening to Jesus, living faithfully, and participating in God’s kingdom here and now?Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.