Look Again - Portrait Church Podcast

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.

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.

Have you ever chased success but still felt empty? Maybe you’ve hit milestones, checked the boxes, even reached goals...and yet the question still lingers: Is this all there is? In this conversation, we look at the life of Joseph and his 13 years of testing. Along the way, Joseph thought his dream was about him, but God refined his interpretation and it changed everything. What if the fulfillment you’ve been searching for can’t be found in more money, more success, or more recognition, but only when you give your life to something greater than yourself?#genesis37 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.

To state the obvious, waiting seasons are heavy. They can feel crushing emotionally and even spiritually. But just because waiting is hard doesn't mean it's without purpose. What if some of the most important things in life and faith take time? How might God be working as we wait? In this conversation, Pastor David provides six reference points to help us navigate our waiting seasons. 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.

Failure is part of being human, but failure is not one size fits all. Some are small mistakes. Others leave deep wounds and heavy regret. When you’re stuck in guilt and shame, it’s easy to feel like your life is over.But what if your failure isn’t final? What if the very place you fell is where your comeback story begins?In this conversation, Pastor David talks about how to overcome failure, break free from guilt, and find hope again.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 the facts of your situation seem hopeless? What if faith isn’t pretending everything’s fine? What if real faith brings the hard facts to God? In this conversation, we’re looking at what it means to trust God when everything around you says it’s over.___________________________________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.

Why did this happen? It’s the question we ask when life falls apart. When tragedy strikes, our first instinct is to search for answers, to make sense of the pain. But what if the answer isn’t the point?Could it be that there’s something deeper God wants to reveal—not in the explanation, but in the experience of not fully understanding? This conversation will challenge you to shift your perspective, lean into the unknown, and discover the presence of God in the very places you thought He had left.Scripture: Luke 13:1-5Portrait 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.

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 God is just waiting on you to pray? In James 5, we’re reminded of the incredible power of prayer—not just as a last resort, but as our first response. Healing, breakthrough, forgiveness… they’re all connected to simple, faith-filled prayers.If you’ve ever wondered, “Does my prayer really matter?”—this one’s for you.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.

We all feel it—the inner tug-of-war between who we are and who we’re called to be. In this message from James 4, Winning the War Within, we unpack how to overcome the battles of pride, selfish desires, and spiritual drift. Discover how humility, surrender, and drawing close to God lead to real victory from the inside out.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.

Words have power—more than we often realize. James says no one can tame the tongue, but through the power of Christ, we can learn to speak 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.

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 we reframed how we see hardship? What if suffering wasn't a problem to solve but rather a source of growth? In this conversation from James 1, Pastor David explores how trials and tribulations can become tools in the hands of God — not to break us, but to build 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.

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.

Many people wrestle with the idea that God seems harsh in the Old Testament and loving in the New. But what if the problem isn’t with God, but with our perspective? In this message, we step into the tension first presented by a guy named Marcion in the second century.

Is Jesus just a good teacher? A moral example? Or...something infinitely more?In this conversation, we dive into one of the biggest debates in history, stretching all the way back to the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. We’re cutting through the noise to answer the real question: Is Jesus actually God?💬 Whether you've grown up in church or you're wrestling with what you believe, understanding who Jesus really is will change everything. Join the conversation. Lean in. Get clarity. Because if Jesus isn’t who He said He is, none of this matters — but if He is, it changes everything.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.

Life is full of gaps—the space between what we expected and what we’re actually experiencing. The disciples felt it too—the heartbreaking gap between crucifixion and resurrection. In this Easter conversation, "From Flatlined to Faith," Pastor David explores how Jesus meets us right in that space. No matter where you are in this moment, Jesus is not waiting for you to get it all together....He’s ready to meet you right where you are.

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 you could wake up every day living for a higher purpose rather than simply living for a paycheck? Discover how to transform your mundane weekdays into a mission-driven adventure. This conversation will challenge and equip you to find purpose beyond the 9-to-5, turning every moment into an opportunity for impact.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.