Look Again - Portrait Church Podcast

In this conversation, “We Can’t Outgrow This,” Pastor David unpacks Jesus’ words to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2:1–7. Though that early church was faithful in service, perseverance, and standing for truth, Jesus warned them that they had forsaken their first love.As Portrait Church celebrates what God has done, we’re reminded that growth and influence must never replace intimacy with Him.

If you've ever thought, "I know I'm supposed to forgive...but I don't know how," this conversation is for you.The pain may still feel fresh. What happened may have changed your life, and forgiveness may feel unfair or even impossible. Jesus does not ask you to pretend the hurt wasn't real; he invites us to trust God's healing.

What do you do when someone you love keeps choosing the very thing that is destroying them? If you’re carrying pain that began with someone else’s choices, this conversation will help you feel seen and remind you that their story...and yours, isn’t over.

Pastor David sits down with Christian counselor Dean Wisdom to talk marriage, parenting, repairing the tears in our relationships, navigating the birds-and-the-bees conversations, and one small thing that could make a big difference in your relationship with your kids.It’s practical, honest, and worth a listen.Visit our website at: https://www.weareportrait.church

Is your marriage stuck in the same argument? Are you exhausted by a friendship where you’re always the one reaching out or frustrated by someone who keeps rubbing you the wrong way? Before you walk away, shut down, or try to change them, there may be one question you haven’t asked...In this conversation, "Holy Friction," Pastor David talks about how some of your greatest relational frustrations may hold an overlooked path to growth.Thanks for worshipping with us online! To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.co

What happens when you’re building a life together, faced with big decisions, raising kids, and trying to stay connected as husband and wife?In this conversation, Pastor David and Jenna Smullin talk honestly about the realities many couples face: work life balance, navigating big decisions, leadership in the home, balancing marriage and the everyday toils of parenting.Whether you're newly married, raising young kids, or simply trying to grow together in the middle of a busy season, this conversation will remind you that a healthy marriage isn't about having it all figured out. It's about doing the work—together.

We’ve never had more ways to connect and yet many of us have never felt more distant.In Counterfeit Connection, Pastor David Smullin explores the hidden cost of a screen-saturated life and reveals why some of the most important moments can’t be handled through a text, a post, or even a FaceTime call.This message may change the way you use your phone, show up for your family, and understand what it truly means to follow the example of Jesus.Thanks for worshipping with us online! To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.co

What if the relationship you need to reset first isn’t with your spouse, your kids, or your friends, but with God?We’re more connected than ever, yet many of us feel deeply alone. In Made for This, discover why people can complement you but never complete you and how a restored relationship with God can transform every relationship in your life.

Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

What do you do when your in a season of suffering and hardship plus to top it off - God seems silent? Joseph’s life was marked by betrayal, injustice, and years of waiting. But in the middle of his suffering, God was working. In this conversation, discover how God can make you fruitful right here, even before the pain makes sense. Thanks for worshipping with us online! To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.co

In this conversation, Pastor Steven Adair looks at Jacob and Esau and how their family drama connects to our own shortsighted tendencies. Thanks for worshipping with us online! To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.co

Pastor David continued the story of Ishmael and Isaac -- one of the most important family stories in human history because its ripple effects are still shaping the world today. In this conversation, we explore how this ancient Genesis story connects to some of the most prominent world religions, the key differences between Christianity and Islam, and why Jesus is the ultimate dividing line. If you’ve ever wondered what Christians and Muslims believe about Jesus, or how their end-times beliefs overlap in surprising ways, join the conversation and share it with a friend who may be skeptical but curious.Thanks for worshipping with us online! To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.co

What does real faith in our real life look like? We discover three principles from the faith of Abraham. Thanks for worshipping with us online! To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.coPortrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

What if the Tower of Babel isn’t just an ancient story about a building project, but a pattern of the human heart?In Genesis 11, humanity moves eastward, builds upward, and tries to make a name for itself apart from God. But the same echo is still with us today. From technology, to distrust, and our inclination toward self-reliance. In this conversation, we look at how Babel exposes the danger of trying to build life independent from God, and where true abundant life is found. To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.coPortrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

What does it look like to live for God in a culture that is moving farther and farther away from His plans? Pastor Brad Wilkerson from Rock Creek Church breaks open Noah and parallels to our lives. Thanks for worshipping with us online! To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.coPortrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Genesis 3 -- is often remembered as the fall of humanity, but what if it is also revealing something deeper about the heart of God? In this conversation, we look again at the garden and see a God who is not holding out, not abandoning, and not waiting to shame us, but rather a God that is graciously pursuing us. To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.coPortrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

What if the gospel is bigger than just “getting to heaven someday”?In this message from Genesis 1, we unpack a powerful truth a lot of people have missed: you weren’t just saved from something… you were saved for something. This is about identity, purpose, authority, and what it really means to be made in the image of God. To take your next step: https://weareportrait.cls.coPortrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

In this conversation Pastor Chris Todd dives into the importance of the sabbath and key symptoms that you may need to reclaim a day of rest. Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

You’ve been in church. You’ve heard the sermons. You’ve read the Bible.So why do you still feel stuck spiritually?This conversation explores the gap between information and transformation—and what it actually looks like to mature in your walk with God. If you’re hungry for deeper spiritual growth, don’t miss this.James 1:22-25Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

We’re all fighting something—fear, temptation, anxiety, discouragement. The question is: are you equipped to fight back? This conversation provides practical ways God’s Word gives strength for the battles we all face. Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Join in on the conversation as Pastor David announces epic news concerning the future of Portrait. Plus we talk about how when God moves powerfully, He always moves with a clear purpose. The things happening in your life, where you are today, what if it's not by chance?

We live in a world where truth feels customizable. But what if the “my truth / your truth” mindset is quietly reshaping our faith, our discernment, and even what we crave?Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

What is the Bible and why does it matter? How were the 66 books selected? Can the Gospels really be trusted? In this conversation, Pastor David unpacks the structure, history, and purpose of Scripture that will change how you see and relate to the Bible forever.

God never intended for us to merely survive spiritually; He desires for us to thrive. And thriving doesn’t come from trying harder, but from feeding on what truly gives life.This conversation is practical, honest, and hopeful whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just starting to explore faith.

Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

ABOUT PORTRAIT CHURCH:Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

You might think you know what’s keeping you in a constant state of hurry… but what if the real issue is something you’ve never considered?This conversation uncovers the subtle force draining your joy, stealing your peace, and keeping countless people running hard but going nowhere — comparison.Hebrews 12:1-3Galatians 6:4Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

This conversation explores how God often meets us in the interruptions of our lives. Throughout Scripture we see that God rarely schedules appointments; instead He breaks into ordinary moments to reveal His presence, display His power, and call us into something greater.Luke 5:1-11Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Part 1 - The Pace of Grace --- In this series, we’re confronting the quiet lies that keep us exhausted: lies like - keeping up is required, rest is risky, and that busy is better.

Have you ever asked yourself – What’s the point of prayer? Is it just a psychological coping mechanism? Just sending out a good vibe? Is prayer mostly about getting outcomes in our health, provision, guidance… What’s The Endgame? That’s the question we tackle in this final conversation of our series, "The Playbook."Luke 9:11-13Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

In this conversation, Pastor David presents a subtle tweak to our prayer lives that will prove to be an absolute game changer! Luke 11Join us for worship and a word that will be a game changer for your prayer life.

ABOUT PORTRAIT CHURCH:Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Culture tells us to “follow your heart,” but Scripture says your heart needs leadership, not blind trust. In this message, we talk about the power of pre-decision—choosing your values, convictions, and direction before emotions take over. When you lead your heart instead of following it, you stop reacting and start living with wisdom, clarity, and faith. If you’ve ever made a decision you regretted later, this message will help you choose differently next time.Jeremiah 17

Ever feel like you’re standing at the edge of something… and God’s asking you to move first?Joshua 3 is that moment: promise in front of you, pressure all around, and one instruction that makes no sense unless God is in it. In this conversation, we talk about the tension of God’s power + our participation.Scripture: Joshua 3Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

In Scripture, there's a kind of time you can’t measure in minutes or milliseconds—just a God-appointed moment that changes everything. Could we be standing on the edge of one of those moments right now? In this conversation, The Time Is Now, we talk about preparing today for the life you want to live tomorrow, why now is the time to step into serving God’s purpose, and how God always rewards faithfulness. If you feel stuck, delayed, unsure of your next step, or like your faithfulness is a footnote... this message will breathe fresh courage into your calling.Esther Hebrew 11:6Matthew 6Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Most of us have a vision or a picture of where we want to be. A better marriage, a healthier soul, a life that actually looks like what God’s been whispering to our hearts. But here’s the tension: we know the destination; we just don’t always know the path.In this conversation, Pastor David break down four key components that bridge the gap between where you are and where God is calling you to be. If you’ve ever felt stuck between Point A and Point B, this will give you clarity, courage, and practical steps to move forward.Nehemiah 1:1-6weareportrait.church/visionPortrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

What might be God orchestrating that you've been missing? What if he's been setting the stage for His purpose to unfold all along. What if before you were born, God put your name on some things. Isaiah prophesied about King Cyrus 150 years before he was even born, calling him by name to rebuild the temple. That same God has scripted a role specifically for you in His bigger story.Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

As a church we resolve to rally around one word from God. One word to serve like a GPS guiding our steps over the next season. Hear Pastor David unpack God's vision for the next chapter in Portrait Church and discover how you can play a part in God's bigger story. Isaiah 55:8-11Catch the vision: https://www.weareportrait.church/visionPortrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.___________________________________

We make thousands of choices every day, but some decisions carry more weight than we realize. What if the small choices we ignore are quietly pulling us away from the life Jesus offers? In this conversation, discover how every choice leads somewhere and the most important choice leads to life.Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

In a world that’s black and white, left or right, all or nothing, Jesus shows us a better way — the middle ground of grace and truth. This conversation explores how living like Jesus means refusing to pick sides and instead choosing love without compromise. Discover how grace meets us where we are, truth sets us free, and together they change everything.John 4:14John 8:1-11Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

There is an innate desire to hear God's voice. But when was the last time you paused to consider the question why? Why do you want to hear God speak? In the final conversation of the Tune In Hear God series, Andy Clark tackles this question head-on. Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

What if the reason prayer feels one-sided isn’t that God’s silent, but that we’ve forgotten how to listen? In this conversation, "The Art of Listening," we uncover what happens when prayer shifts from talking at God to truly hearing from God. Ecclesiastes 5:1-2Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Ever wondered if that thought in your mind was God, your imagination, or something else? Focusing on Gideon's calling from Judges 6, we discover that God is more patient with our hesitation and doubts than we realize. God desires us to hear his voice, believe, and respond and so he's willing to meet us in our doubts and confirm his message. Pastor David unpacks three key ways to check if the message we are hearing is truly from God. Judges 6Galatians 5 Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

Ever wonder if the voice you’re hearing is really God or something else? In this conversation, we uncover the four competing voices that fight for your attention: your thoughts, others’ opinions, the enemy’s lies, and God’s truth. Learn how to tune out the static, recognize God’s signature sound, and experience the clarity, peace, and direction only Jesus can bring.Matthew 16John 10:4-5Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

God is always speaking, but are you tuned in to hear Him? In this conversation, discover how to identify the channels God uses and how to cancel the noise that keeps you from hearing Him clearly. When you tune your life into the voice of the Holy Spirit you’ll find fresh guidance, peace, and confidence in every season.1 Kings 19John 10John 16Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.

We were created to hear God's voice because we were made for relationship with Him. Drawing from John 10 and 1 Samuel 3, we learn that God still speaks today and desires intimate communication with us. Portrait represents an invitation to LOOK AGAIN at church and God. What we desire you to see is that Jesus came to give you a vibrant, relevant, personal relationship with God.