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The Gathering Podcast
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of The Gathering with Paul Jenkins. To learn more visit our website at http://www.thegatheringnow.com or download The Gathering's app.
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Bring your problems into His presence
What does it mean to be hidden in the secret place with God? In this message, Paul walks through powerful Scriptures that show how God protects, covers, and strengthens His people in hard seasons. The secret place is not about escaping life, but about bringing our problems into God’s presence and...
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A life that looks like Jesus
This message walks through the final words of James and asks a simple but serious question: Does our life show what we say we believe? James calls believers to live with real faith, honest repentance, patient hope, powerful prayer, and love that goes after those who have wandered. This is not…
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Surrender the agenda
What if your plans aren’t the whole story? This message talks about letting go of control, using what you’ve been given well, and living with open hands instead of only chasing your own way. You’ll be challenged to think about your time, talents, money, and opportunities—and ask: am I building...
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A heart God can lead
How we treat people often shows what’s really happening inside us. This message looks at the kind of posture we need in life: choosing humility, drawing close to God, and letting that change how we speak and act. Instead of tearing others down or judging them, we’re invited to become better...
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A heart God can lead
In this message, Cecil Talbot walks through James 4:1–6 and asks three honest questions: Who controls my heart? Where is my heart? What is my “it”? With stories, Scripture, and real-life examples, he shows how our desires, words, choices, and conflicts reveal what is really happening inside us....
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Street smart or Heaven Wise?
In this message from James 3:13–18, we learn the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. Worldly wisdom is driven by jealousy, selfish ambition, and chaos. Godly wisdom shows up through humility, peace, mercy, and good fruit. Real wisdom is not just knowing the right things—it is…
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Speaking life in a world of death
Jour words are way more powerful than you think. This message dives into how one sentence can shape someone’s identity, wreck a relationship, or literally change the direction of a life—for good or bad. We talk about reckless “jokes,” gossip, online comments, and the self-talk running in your…
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Sound bites vs sound lives
James says your tongue is tiny but terrifyingly powerful. In this message, we unpack how one comment, one DM, one “joke” can actually steer someone’s future—or your own. It’s not just “watch your mouth”; it’s “watch your heart,” because your words expose what’s really inside. From AI clapbacks to…
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Faith That Works - Identity Before Activity
What do you do when life doesn’t look like you thought it would—and your faith starts to feel more like work than love? In this message, we look at what the Bible says about faith and works, and why what you do can’t be the core of who you are. Using the story of Mary and Martha, we talk about...
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Faith That Gets Off the Couch
What’s the point of saying you care if you never actually help anyone? This message looks at the difference between just talking about love and actually living it out in real life. Through simple stories and examples, it challenges you to ask if your actions really match what you say you...
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Why Christians can't play favorites
We all play favorites, even when we don’t mean to. In this message from James 2, we look at how judging people by looks, money, or status pulls us away from God’s heart. God doesn’t have “favorite kids” — His love and mercy are for everyone. You’ll hear real stories, simple examples, and a clear...
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Quit Collecting Content, Start Living It
This message is a straight-up call to action. It’s all about not just listening to God’s words, but actually living them out. Using James 1, we look at what it means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. We talk about how easy it is to collect sermons, podcasts, and...
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The question that changes everything
Life can feel unfair—stress, loss, temptations, and situations you never asked for. This message shows how what you believe about God’s love changes the way you face all of it. You’ll learn why some people grow bitter while others grow stronger, how our own desires can quietly pull us off course,...
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Holding eternity on paper plates
Life feels long… until it doesn’t. One random moment, one weird accident, and everything can change. This message talks honestly about how short and fragile life really is, why money and stuff never feel like “enough,” and what we’re actually building our lives on. If you’ve ever wondered, “What…
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Real Joy is better than Fake Happy
Everyone wants joy, but life is full of pain, stress, and hard seasons. So how are we supposed to have joy when everything feels like it’s falling apart? This message digs into James 1 and shows that real joy isn’t fake smiles or “I’m fine.” Joy is knowing you’re not alone—God is with you, and…
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Scattered and sent
Life doesn’t always go as planned. In this message, we look at James, the brother of Jesus, and how God used scattered, stressed-out people to spread hope. We learn that being moved, shaken, or uncomfortable doesn’t mean God has left us—it might mean He’s sending us. James goes from doubter to...
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What holds it all together
Ever feel like your life is about to fall apart, but somehow it doesn’t? This message explores what might really be holding things together behind the scenes. Through a powerful story about a boy, his piano, and a messy home, we talk about family, choices, and the quiet love that doesn’t give...
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The God who gardens
We all know how to clean things up on the surface—crop the pic, fix the vibe, hide the mess. But what about the stuff underneath? This message uses real-life yard work, stubborn roots, and annoying weeds to talk about anxiety, money, success, and the hidden patterns that keep growing back no…
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Love doesn't keep receipts
You’ve heard of the Prodigal Son, but what if the real main character is the Father? This message dives into God’s love as unfathomable—not just for the wild child who runs away, but for the “good kid” who stays home, keeps the rules, and still feels empty. Whether you relate more to the partier…
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When you're loyal and still feel invisible
What if you did everything “right” and still felt empty? This message dives into the older brother side of the Prodigal story—the loyal one, the responsible one, the one who never left…but low-key resents everybody else’s party. We talk burnout, overachieving, feeling invisible, and the lie that...
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Never too far gone
Ever feel like you’re running on empty, trying to escape your life instead of actually living it? This message dives into why we run — not just out of rebellion, but out of longing, exhaustion, and disappointment. Through the story of a runaway, we unpack regret, shame, and that moment you…
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Breaking up with comfortable
We all love comfort—comfort food, comfort zones, and familiar routines. But what happens when comfort starts holding us back from what God has next? In this message, Paul talks about why we keep wanting to “go back to Egypt,” even when we know it isn’t good for us. Using the story of Israel,...
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Growing roots more than feeling vibes
We all crave connection, but many of us learned to do so in unhealthy ways. In the last message of our Attached series, we look at “clingers,” “stingers,” and people who’ve “been through the wringer,” and why relationships can feel like a war zone. Using simple pictures—a circle, a garden, boats…
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How to walk through a minefield
What happens when the people who are supposed to protect you also wound you? In this message, we look at the “been through the wringer” attachment style—what happens to your heart and brain when you grow up in a war zone of mixed signals, changing rules, and emotional chaos. Using stories, humor,...
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Messy people, faithful God
We all long to feel close, but many of us are scared of being left or being hurt again. In this message from our “Attached” series, we look at two insecure attachment styles: the “clingers” who hold on too tight, and the “stingers” who push people away. Using real-life stories, songs, and...
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Craving connection
We all crave connection—because God wired us that way. In this message, we look at how our attachments shape where our lives go. Using stories, Scripture, and even a few surprising science experiments, we explore why we need a secure base and a safe place to come home to. You’ll see how God...
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From access to action
Many Christians treat faith like a gym membership—glad to have access, but not really using it. In this message, we learn that Jesus didn’t just open the way for us to come to God; He also sends us out to help others find Him. We talk about our true identity as God’s image-bearers, what it means…
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Jesus is the better locksmith
In this relatable and humorous message, Paul explores being created in God's image and discusses how sin distances us from Him. Using vivid analogies, like being locked out of one’s own house, Paul illustrates how Jesus is the ultimate locksmith who came not just to clear our sins but to grant us...
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What was lost in the Garden
In this message, we dive into the story of Adam and Eve and explore how their rebellion in the Garden of Eden affected us all by creating a distance between God and us. We’ll discover how we were originally made in God’s image and why the enemy’s trick was so powerful. This isn't just a history...
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Made Very Good: Embracing Our Created Purpose
In this message, we explore the idea that we are made in God's image, which means we reflect who He is. We discuss the enemy's deception in the Garden of Eden and how Jesus came to restore us. The message encourages us to remember that everyone is created to be good and valuable, and it…
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How Christmas removed all doubts
Dive into the true meaning of Christmas with us! This message uncovers the exciting story of how Jesus, called Emmanuel, means "God with us." We’ll journey from the Garden of Eden to the first Christmas, showing how God proves His goodness and love. We'll tackle big questions like, "Can we trust...
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Ready and available
This message explores God's incredible plan that started in the Garden of Eden and reached a turning point with Mary's "yes" to God. It shows how God planted a seed of hope long ago, which grew quietly over years and appeared when Mary accepted her role in Jesus' birth. By comparing Eve's mistake...
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The Prophetic Path to Christ
Join us as we uncover an amazing story about how a promise made long ago continues to shape lives today. "Eden's Promise" reveals how a small seed holds the key to hope, patience, and trust. Learn about the incredible journey from ancient times to now, through the story of Abraham and his son...
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Redemption was born in a garden
We kick off our Christmas series, "Eden's Promise," and explore the fascinating story of the Garden of Eden and its connection to the holiday season. Discover how the plan for redemption didn't start in a manger, but in a garden, full of unexpected twists and promises. We dive into what life was...
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The difference between release and freedom
In this message, Paul explores how true freedom and joy are found by letting Jesus into our toughest struggles. Using Paul's example in the Bible, who found joy even while in prison, we learn that freedom doesn't always mean escaping our situations but being content within them. This message will...
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Overcoming anxiety with gratitude
Ever wonder how to stay happy even when life gets tough? In this message, we learn from Paul, who found joy while stuck in prison. He teaches us to turn worry into peace by praying with gratitude. When we focus on the good things and know we're not alone, joy can fill our hearts. Ready for a…
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Navigating life with a spiritual GPS
In this message, we explore how life's journey is a lot like using a GPS. Sometimes we make wrong turns, but it's all about finding our way back to the right path. We'll learn from Paul's story—a guy who was in prison but still found joy and purpose. Discover how having clarity, conviction, and...
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Honor is a choice
In this inspiring message, we explore how small acts of honor and remembrance can lead to big changes in our lives. Using stories of historical figures and everyday symbols like bread and wine, one of our elders, Cecil Talbot, shows how life's interruptions might be just what we need to discover...
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Breaking Free from Performance-Based Faith
In this message, we explore the difference between trying to earn God's love through our actions versus accepting His grace freely given. Paul, a devoted follower of Jesus, realized that all his achievements were nothing compared to knowing Christ. We learn that true joy and freedom come when we...
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Living a poured out life
In this message, we're diving into the inspiring story of three people—Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus—who show us what it means to live a life filled with courage and purpose. Imagine being so excited about something that you can't help but share it with everyone around you. That's the kind of...
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Why Therefore matters
Sometimes, one word makes all the difference, and in this message from Philippians 2:12-18, that word is "therefore" because it connects what Jesus did on the cross with what we're called to do now. Too many of us live with so much history between us and the cross that we fail to see how HIS act…
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Unity, Humility, and Joy
Explore how the ideas of unity and humility can transform our lives and bring true joy. In this message, we continue to unpack the letter from Paul to the Philippians. Learn how Paul's words encourage us to have the same mindset as Jesus by putting others first and working together. Discover...
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Consecrated, not compromised
Let's explore how to find joy even when life gets tough! In this message, we dive into how you can stay positive like Paul, who found joy even in hard times. Learn how living with a purpose and standing strong with friends can make you feel unstoppable. Curious about tackling fear and speaking up...
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The blanket of God's presence
Discover how joy and peace can shine through even the toughest moments of your life. This inspiring message shows us that true joy doesn't depend on what's happening around us. By focusing on God and practicing gratitude, we can find happiness and contentment, no matter the situation. Learn how…
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Graitude that leads to joy
Discover how to find true joy even when life doesn't go as planned. In the first message of our series through Philippians, we explore the power of gratitude and how it can change the way we see our circumstances. Learn how gratitude helps us stay positive, trust in the process, and overcome the...
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Geysers of revival
Heaven says the earth is already full of God’s glory (Isaiah 6:3),and yet most of us don’t see the world that way. What does heaven see that we don’t? The potential for the glory of God that is in us to erupt from within us to the world around us!! We are geysers of revival, and God uses the…
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In Jesus' Name
JDiscover how the most captivating message in history can change how you live. In this video, we talk about what makes Jesus' words stand out and how they can shape your everyday choices. You'll learn to recognize powerful truths and how to use them in your life to make a real difference. Get…
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Built to last
Join us as we explore how to build a life that stands strong, no matter what comes your way. Inspired by the timeless story of wise and foolish builders, this message dives into the power of taking action on what you hear. Discover why it's not just about knowing what’s right but actually doing…
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Why looks can deceive
Dive into this powerful sermon as we explore the warnings of false prophets and the importance of authentic faith. Uncover how appearances can deceive and why genuine spiritual fruit matters. Learn how to recognize true teachings by aligning with Scripture and cultivating a deep relationship with...
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Choosing the narrow way
Pastor Brigette Kimmer dives into the bold teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the choice between the world's easy road and the challenging, rewarding path of faith. Jesus urges us to embrace a life of authenticity and purpose, aligning with God's kingdom through acts…
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of The Gathering with Paul Jenkins. To learn more visit our website at http://www.thegatheringnow.com or download The Gathering's app.
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