All Saints Church San Diego Podcast

Blessed, Broken, and Breakthrough

From our series, "Postures." What does it mean to be blessed by God? And how is that compatible with God's use of brokenness to draw us deeper into His presence? Journey with us through Matthew 26:26-29 as we uncover the prophetic path of discipleship present in the Last Supper and learn how Jesus’ experiences of blessing, breaking, and breakthrough offer a model for our own Christian walk.

Postures of Prayer: Contemplation and Contending

From our series, "Postures." Since God's posture towards us is love, how should we posture ourselves towards him? The answer: in prayer. For Christians, the goal is not necessarily to be “good” at praying, but to become a people who prays, who position ourselves before the living God as those ready to receive all he has to offer and to participate in his work in our world.
This week we look at the Lord’s Prayer as a guide for how we posture our hearts and bodies in prayer. We learn that pray is for us and those around us, and that a thriving prayer life is one that is both contemplative (reflecting on who God is) and contending (fighting for an on-earth-as-it-is-in-heaven reality). Listen now to learn more.

God's Posture Towards Us

From our series, "Postures." Our ability to practically follow Jesus often depends on the posture of our hearts towards God. But how we relate to God so often depends on what we believe he is really like, or how we think he really feels about us. Are we expectant of love? Or anticipating punishment? Thankfully, in the midst of our fear, uncertainty, and even our failures, we meet a Savior who gets low, lifts us up and says do not be afraid. Why? Because God is love, and perfect love drives out all fear.

Off the Cuff #1: Church Planting, Corrective Experiences, and Jesus Over America

Welcome to All Saints: Off the Cuff! Join pastors David and Meghan from All Saints Church as we dive deeper into Sunday messages and explore themes that resonate with the community. This episode sets the stage for what to expect, featuring candid conversations, reflections on church planting, and the dynamics of pastoral life.
We share our experiences of planting a church, including the unexpected challenges and rewarding moments that come with it.  Reflecting on our recent series through the book of Ephesians, we also get into the complexities of preaching difficult texts and the power of corrective experiences to create safe yet transformative spaces for the community.
Looking forward, we introduce our current series on 'Postures,' focusing on how we position ourselves before God and the world. We also share our excitement for an in-depth exploration of the Sermon on the Mount this fall, which aims to align the community with the teachings of Jesus amidst the complexities of our cultural moment.
Tune in for an honest conversation with a few laughs along the way. We love y'all!

Longings and Liturgies

Paul ends his letters to the Ephesians with a blessing of grace to all who love Jesus with "incorruptible love." This is beautiful, but it also implies that our loves can be corrupted. In fact, what we love and long for are constantly being shaped by our spiritual habits–or lack thereof.
As we transition into a new series called POSTURES, we discuss the transformative power of worship, not just as a musical genre but as a whole-life response to God's love. Drawing from the Psalms, we see how honest expressions of longing and lament can lead to renewed hope and trust in God, reorienting our hearts towards him in the midst of our daily struggles and anxieties.
Our spiritual habits are important because they shape our deepest desires, so we must consistently bring our rival longings before the Lord in worship. Join us as we reflect on the question Jesus posed to His first disciples, and still asks us today: "What do you want?" 

Spiritual Warfare: Be Aware and Be Prepared

From our series "Ephesians." As Paul nears the end of his letter, he reminds the church to stand firm in the spiritual war between light and dark, good and evil, that we've all been drafted into as Christians. To do that, we must be aware of what spiritual warfare is so we can be prepared to fight our true enemy the way Jesus teaches us to fight. (Hint: our enemy is not other humans, and our weapons are not of this world.) Thankfully, God has placed every other spiritual power and authority beneath Jesus' feet, and we are united with him in Christ.

The Gospel and Slavery

From our series "Ephesians." In the last section of Paul's instructions for Christian households in Ephesus, he directly addresses Christian slaves and masters. In order to understand the powerful blow this passage deals to the institution of slavery moving forward, as well as the dignity the Gospel restores to enslaved people everywhere, we need to slow down and study this text in its historical context as we enter the strange new world of the Bible. As we do, we discover a God who cares deeply for the oppressed and broken and offers timeless message of hope that apply to each of us today.

Parents and Children (the Jesus Way)

From our series "Ephesians." Family dynamics are often complex and bittersweet as beauty meets brokenness in our most intimate relationships. The apostle Paul knows this, too, which is why his subversive and hopeful message to parents and children at Ephesus points us to Jesus' ideal vision for the families we're born into, and the chosen family we find at church as well.
Children hear God's heart behind obedience and honor, which includes God's blessing and desire to heal wounds and restore relationships. Parents hear God's call to nurture and guide their children as we share personal anecdotes and practical advice on how to enter your child's story, lead by example, and discipline with love. The message extends to the broader church community, encouraging everyone to step in and fill the gaps where family relationships may be broken or lacking.
Whether you're a parent, child, or part of the church community, God's word offers valuable insights into how we can all grow in love, honor, and obedience, creating a legacy that reflects the very heart of our perfect Father.

Submission and Love Like Jesus

From our series "Ephesians." Submission is a dirty word in our culture, as we tend to reject authority and resist commitment at all costs. But just as Jesus redefines the image and aim of love on the Cross, so too does he redefine the ways we view power and use authority. As we walk in love together with him, we are called to imitate this new and beautiful way of being human that leaves no part of our lives untouched–including our relationships. This week, we focus on submission and love in community and marriage. God's vision is better than the broken versions our cultures offer. Don't settle for anything less.

Walk in Love, as Light, Wisely

From our series "Ephesians." The apostle Paul calls us to imitate God as beloved children, walking in self-giving, others-oriented, obedient love just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us on the cross. We do this not to earn God's affection or keep a bunch of arbitrary rules, but rather because we are light: new creations becoming more and more like Jesus as we follow him away from the self-centered loves of our culture and deeper into this new identity God has given us. So let's walk wisely by giving ourselves to God's Spirit, God's mission, and God's people.