Episodes
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Flip the Script - Unscripted - Trent Palmberg
So who is the Holy Spirit, and why does it matter for your life? Jesus called him another advocate, a person, not an impersonal force. The Spirit is on every page of scripture, and the real adventure begins when you stop simply believing he exists and start following him personally.
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Q&A - fAIthful - Trent Palmberg
As fAIthful comes to a close, we opened the floor to the questions you’ve actually been asking out loud. What makes a pastor different from a chatbot? Can AI help me pray? Is it right to bring someone back virtually after they’ve died? And the big one: is this the end of the world?
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Is AI telling me the truth? - fAIthful - Trent Palmberg
The whole world is asking: is AI telling me the truth? The answer runs through Jesus’ trial in John 18. Truth isn’t a program or a feeling. Truth is a person who took your place.
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Faith that Breaks the Algorithm - fAIthful - Trent Palmberg
You check your phone 352 times a day. What if all that reaching is quietly training your heart to make the world revolve around you? We open Romans 12 and name the oldest algorithm there is. It is not new. It ran in the garden, it ran in Rome, and it runs in us: a mind turned toward my own glory....
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Can AI Worship God? - fAIthful - Corey Godfrey
An AI-generated artist just topped the Christian charts, so we went after the question underneath it: can AI worship God? We open Romans 12 and Genesis 4 and find that God was never after a flawless offering. He's after your heart. Worship isn't perfect. It's true!
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Can AI really be my friend - fAIthful - Trent Palmberg
Can AI really be your friend? Millions are asking, and the ache behind the question is older than the internet. A real friend loves at a cost, holds the weight of your secrets, and chooses you freely. AI can imitate all three and deliver none of them. It demands a cost it never pays. It stores…
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What on Earth am I here for? - fAIthful - Trent Palmberg
If a machine could do your job faster, cheaper, and better than you, what on earth are you even here for? That question is landing on a lot of us right now, and it turns out it is not new at all. In week 2 of fAIthful, we go back to where work began, the garden in Genesis 2, to find out what work...
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Navigating a New Era - fAIthful - Trent Palmberg
We've entered a new era, and the questions are piling up. What does it mean to be human in a virtual world? How do we follow Jesus through change this fast? This week we start a brand new series called fAIthful. In message one, Navigating a New Era, we ground ourselves in 2 Peter 1, a letter...
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Bring out the Best! - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
One last parable from Jesus in this Sermon Series: a homeowner who brings treasures, old and new, out of the storeroom. The point is simple and searching. You'll know something has gotten into you when something new starts coming out of you. So when you look at your own heart right now, what's...
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The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds - Thy Kingdom Come - Joel Stegman
You believed things would finally change, and then they didn't. So where is God's kingdom? Guest The parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew 13 answers Jesus' question about the problem of evil. The kingdom is here, but God is patient, sorting us out from the inside and turning weeds into...
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Don't Miss the Party - Thy Kingdom Come - Brian Schulenberg
Everybody wants to be invited. The best party you'll ever be offered isn't in the Hamptons or backstage at the Oscars. It's the kingdom of heaven, and your invitation has already gone out. It's a picture of the gospel: the King has prepared something better than we can imagine, and the whole…
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The Gracious King - Thy Kingdom Come - Paul Johnson
Discover how we don't forgive by trying harder to be nice people. We forgive because we've grasped, deep down, the size of our own debt and the mercy that erased it.
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The Way God Grow - Thy Kingdom Come - Paul Johnson
What if the growth you can't see is the growth God is most at work in? We tend to measure faith by what's visible. Jesus points us somewhere quieter. Discover how a farmer scatters seed, then sleeps and wakes while it grows, and he has no idea how. We're called to scatter, but the growth belongs...
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Discovering True Wealth - Thy Kingdom Come - Paul Johnson
The heart of this message is "the gift of desperation." Not shame, not self-hatred, but the honest recognition that we're all the tax collector, standing at a distance, in need of grace. That's where real security is found. Not in trying harder, but in coming to Jesus and being changed. When we...
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What's Your Reason for Running? - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
You're running somewhere in life. The question you rarely stop to ask is why. This week we open the parable of the two sons in Luke 15 and find that rebellion and religion leave us equally lost. The story was never about our reasons for running. It's about why the Father ran. And that changes...
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Gradually then Suddenly - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
Your faith rarely changes all at once. It changes the way most things do. Gradually, then suddenly. In this week's message we open the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast in Luke 13 and find five gifts hidden in the slow seasons. The secret isn't trying harder. It's trusting the One who...
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Don't Stop Knocking - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Plamberg
In this week of Thy Kingdom Come, we open the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18 and ask a hard question: what if the reasons we stop praying are the very reasons to never stop knocking? We walk through five of them. A wrong picture of who we're praying to. The silence when God feels…
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When Your Faith Gets Out of Focus - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
In this message from Thy Kingdom Come, we open one of Jesus' most familiar parables, the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, and find it isn't really a story about being a better neighbor. A religious expert came to Jesus trying to shrink his faith down to a rulebook and a short list of people he had to...
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This Is Why God's Not Fair - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
Discover Jesus' most uncomfortable parables, the workers in the vineyard in Matthew 20, where everyone gets paid the same no matter when they showed up. It stirs something in us. Joy or jealousy. Empathy or anger. And underneath it all sits one honest question: what's the fair wage God actually...
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Stopping Spiritual Erosion - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to stop spiritual erosion and cultivate a thriving faith. Just as Jadav Peyang transformed Majuli Island from a barren land to a lush forest, you can nurture your spiritual life by understanding the parable of the sower. Learn about the different types of soil that represent the...
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The One Thing You Can't Borrow - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
Discover the profound spiritual truth hidden in Jesus' parable of the ten bridesmaids and why genuine faith cannot be borrowed from others. This message explores Matthew 25:1-13, where five wise bridesmaids brought extra oil for their lamps while five foolish ones came unprepared for the...
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FInders Keepers - Thy Kingdom Come - Trent Palmberg
Discover the hidden meaning behind Jesus' parable of the treasure and the pearl in this powerful biblical teaching. Learn why Jesus taught in parables and how these stories reveal the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. This message explores the difference between religion and relationship, showing...
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LIONHEARTED Q&A - LIONHEARTED - Trent Palmberg
Discover how the ancient Book of Daniel provides a powerful blueprint for living faithfully in today's challenging culture. This biblical guide offers practical wisdom for Christians facing pressure to compromise their beliefs in modern society.
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Keep Going Courage - LIONHEARTED - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to find courage when life feels overwhelming and your prayers seem unanswered. This powerful message explores the story of Daniel at age 84, who faced the ultimate test of faith when God's timing didn't make sense. Learn why sometimes the most faithful response is staying in your...
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Lionhearted Legacy - LIONHEARTED - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to build a lion hearted legacy that impacts generations through the powerful story of Daniel and the lion's den. This isn't just a children's story about friendly lions - it's about an 80-year-old man whose lifestyle created a lasting legacy that still inspires people today. Learn…
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This Kills Courage - LIONHEARTED - Trent Palmberg
Discover why God sometimes knocks us down and how to overcome the pride that destroys our lives from within. This powerful biblical teaching explores the story of King Nebuchadnezzar from Daniel chapter 4, revealing seven dangerous faces of pride that affect every person.
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Faith Through Fire - LIONHEARTED - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to develop unshakeable faith that can withstand life's greatest challenges through the powerful story of three young men who faced an impossible choice in ancient Babylon. Learn the difference between conditional faith and mature faith that stands firm regardless of circumstances.
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Flying Blind Faith - LIONHEARTED - Trent Palmberg
Learn how to develop unshakeable faith when life feels uncertain and the future looks unclear. This powerful message explores the biblical story of Daniel in Babylon and reveals three essential elements for trusting God during difficult seasons.
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The Daniel Factor - LIONHEARTED - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to live with courage and conviction in a culture that opposes Christian values through the powerful example of Daniel in Babylon. This biblical teaching explores practical strategies for maintaining faith identity while thriving in secular environments. Learn the three elements of…
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The Title on you Tomb - I AM ______ . - Trent Palmberg
Discover how the Easter story reveals powerful truths about identity, disappointment, and resurrection power in this exploration of John 11. Learn why ancient tombs served as identity markers and how negative self-perceptions can become etched in our hearts like stone inscriptions. This biblical...
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Stay with Me - I AM ______ . - Trent Palmberg
Discover the profound meaning behind Jesus's final declaration before His crucifixion and why Good Friday represents the ultimate act of love and connection. This powerful message explores Jesus's claim to be the true vine and what it means for spiritual connection with God today.
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Nowhere to God but Up - I AM _______ . - Trent Palmberg
Feeling stuck in life? Discover hope and freedom through Jesus' powerful promise in this transformative message about overcoming spiritual darkness and finding your way out of difficult circumstances.
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Leadership Worth Following - I AM ______ . -Trent Palmberg
Everyone is following someone or something, whether it's friends, career ambitions, social media, or their own desires. In John 10, Jesus declares He is both the door to eternal life and the good shepherd who leads our daily lives - these two claims are inseparable.
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Who You Need to Get In - I AM ______ . -Trent Palmberg
Are you struggling to find access to the life you really want? Feeling like you're always on the outside looking in? This powerful message explores Jesus' declaration in John 10:7-10 that He is the door, revealing the profound difference between worldly access points and divine access. Discover…
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Now I See It - I AM ______ . - Trent Palmberg
Discover the profound meaning behind Jesus' declaration as the light of the world in this powerful biblical teaching. During the Festival of Tabernacles, when massive torches burned throughout Jerusalem, Jesus made an extraordinary claim that changed everything. This message explores the three...
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Filling in your Blank - I AM ______ . - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to find true fulfillment and satisfaction in life through this powerful message about identity and purpose. Learn what it really means when Jesus declares 'I am the bread of life' and how this transforms everything about how we live. This inspiring teaching explores the miracle of...
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The Name God Loves to be Called - We Call You - Trent Palmberg
Discover why Jesus called God 'Father' and what this means for your relationship with God today. This powerful message explores the most intimate name for God found 265 times in the New Testament. Learn about the revolutionary nature of calling God 'Abba Father' and how it transforms your prayer...
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Calling in the Chaos - We Call You - Corey Godfrey
Feeling overwhelmed by life's chaos? God called Gideon a mighty warrior while he was hiding in fear. What if God sees something in you that you can't see in yourself? Sometimes we get comfortable in our chaos, but God is calling us to step out in faith. Are you ready to discover Jehovah Shalom -...
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The Scandalous Vulnerability of Hope - Rebecca Slater
Discover why hope feels dangerous and how to embrace its vulnerable power in your faith journey. This message explores the essential connection between faith, hope, and love, showing how hope sits at the vulnerable center of our spiritual lives. Learn from Rahab's story in Joshua 2, where she...
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When Life won't Let Up
Feeling overwhelmed by life's constant battles? Discover hope and victory through the powerful story of Moses and the Amalekites. This biblical account reveals why every struggle is ultimately about finding the right banner to run to when life gets tough. Learn about ancient warfare tactics, the...
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I have a Healer! - We Call You - Trent Palmberg
Discover how God transforms bitter experiences into opportunities for deep healing and spiritual growth. This powerful message explores the biblical story of the Israelites at Marah, where God led His people to bitter waters not to harm them, but to reveal hidden spiritual toxins that needed...
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When God Calls you to Let Go - We Call You - Trent Palmberg
Discover the powerful meaning behind one of God's most comforting names - Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides. This biblical teaching explores the challenging yet transformative experience of trusting God when He calls you to let go of something precious. Through Abraham's incredible test of…
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Who is God? - We Call You - Trent Palmberg
Discover your true identity through understanding who God really is in this powerful exploration of one of the most important questions in life. Many people today are searching for their purpose and identity, but they're looking in the wrong places. This message reveals how the story of Moses and...
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God's Favorite Christmas Song - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the profound meaning behind God's choice to announce Jesus' birth to society's outcasts in this powerful Christmas message about grace, acceptance, and divine love. This inspiring Christmas sermon explores why God chose shepherds - the rejected and despised members of ancient society…
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Finding your Missing Peace - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the difference between having Jesus as part of your life versus finding your entire life in Jesus. This biblical teaching from Luke 2:22-40 reveals why joy often requires conflict and how the Holy Spirit works to disconnect us from insufficient sources of satisfaction. Whether you're...
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Joy in the Silence - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the profound meaning behind God's silence in your life through the powerful story of Zechariah, a faithful priest who experienced divine silence despite his righteousness. This biblical teaching explores why God sometimes seems quiet when we pray and how these silent seasons can actually...
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Joy where you least expect it - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to find genuine joy in life's most impossible circumstances through the remarkable story of Mary, mother of Jesus. This powerful message explores how a teenage girl from an insignificant town found hope and joy when faced with what seemed like devastating news. Learn why belief, not...
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Joy in your Longing - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the secret to finding true Christmas joy that doesn't depend on your circumstances. This powerful message explores Hannah's story from 1 Samuel and reveals how authentic prayer and surrender can transform your deepest longings into lasting joy. Learn why true happiness comes not from...
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Can God redeem this? - Closer than you Know - Trent Palmberg
Discover how God transforms life's biggest disasters into beautiful redemption stories through the Book of Ruth. This powerful biblical narrative shows how God works in broken families, financial ruin, and seemingly hopeless situations to create miraculous breakthroughs. Learn about the ancient...
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Is God in this? - Closer than you Know - Trent Palmberg
Discover the biblical principle of perhaps and why uncertainty isn't your enemy but the very place where faith grows strongest. Learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi as they navigate risky decisions, divine timing, and the power of waiting on God.
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