In this powerful exploration of grief, lament, and hope, we're invited to confront the raw emotions that often accompany our faith journey. The book of Lamentations serves as our guide, showing us that even in the depths of despair, God's faithfulness endures. We're reminded that lament isn't a lack of faith, but an act of profound trust - bringing our pain directly to God. The message challenges us to embrace the paradox of hope: it's both something we have and something we're waiting for. This...
Jul 06, 2025•44 min
We're invited to rediscover the passionate, intimate love that God desires to have with us in the Song of Songs. This often overlooked book of the Bible uses rich poetry to depict a love that's not just romantic, but deeply spiritual. We're challenged to see how God's love for us is as intense and unquenchable as the love between spouses. The message reminds us that our relationship with God shouldn't be passive or distant, but active and fervent. Just as the lovers in the Song of Songs pursue e...
Jun 22, 2025•46 min
In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, we're challenged to confront the complexity of life and faith. The passage reminds us that there's 'a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.' This isn't just poetic language; it's a profound truth about the human experience. We're encouraged to embrace the seasons of our lives, both joyful and difficult, recognizing that God is present in all of them. The sermon delves into the concept of 'hevel' or vapor, emphasizing life's fleeting nature...
Jun 15, 2025•40 min
Clair, our Community Outreach and Prayer Ministry Director, delves into the book of Proverbs and the life of King Solomon. We're reminded that true wisdom isn't just about knowledge, but about applying God's truth in our lives. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, but this 'fear' isn't about terror - it's about awe and reverence. We're challenged to consider: Are we seeking worldly wisdom or godly wisdom? The world tells us to climb higher, but God's wisdom often calls us to go lower...
Jun 08, 2025•45 min
In our continuation of Living Biblically, Pastor Tyler invites us to rediscover the profound comfort and guidance offered by our Good Shepherd. Far from being just a funeral psalm, this beloved scripture is a roadmap for living wisely and finding true rest in God. We're challenged to see ourselves as sheep - not dumb, but nearsighted creatures prone to fixating on immediate concerns while missing the bigger picture. The psalm reveals eight key aspects of God's shepherding, including His provisio...
Jun 01, 2025•41 min
Guest Speaker, Josh Ryan Butler, invited to wrestle with one of life's most challenging questions: Where is God when it hurts? Through Job's story, we discover that suffering isn't always a result of our actions. Sometimes, life's storms hit even the most righteous among us. The key lesson here is learning to trust God even when we don't understand His ways. We're encouraged to move from a 'what if' faith to an 'even if' faith - trusting God even if the worst happens. This message reminds us tha...
May 25, 2025•59 min
With special guests, Emily and Taylor Vickerman, we delve into the heart of Psalm 139, uncovering profound truths about our identity and security in Christ. The message challenges us to confront our attachment struggles and anxiety, reminding us that we are fully known and deeply loved by our Creator. We're encouraged to be honest with God about our fears, doubts, and pain, recognizing that He can handle our raw emotions. The beautiful imagery of God hemming us in and laying His hand upon us inv...
May 18, 2025•46 min
As we continue our exploration of Matthew 6:25-34, we're challenged to confront our deepest worries and anxieties. Jesus' teachings on worry aren't naive platitudes, but nuanced truths that speak to the core of our human experience. We're reminded that our value exceeds our basic needs - we are more than what we eat, drink, or wear. By looking at the birds of the air and the flowers of the field, we're encouraged to trust in God's provision and care. This message pushes us to examine where we pl...
May 11, 2025•48 min
Pastor Tyler kicks off a new sermon series! We're reminded that anxiety is a universal human experience, but it doesn't have to define us. The key scripture, Philippians 4:4-9, offers a roadmap for finding peace amidst our anxieties. We're called to rejoice always, pray with thanksgiving, and focus our thoughts on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy. This isn't about ignoring our struggles, but rather bringing them to God and allowing His peace to guard our hearts and minds. The parallels draw...
May 04, 2025•46 min
Guest speaker Dr. Manny Arango challenges us to reconsider what it truly means to be human in God's eyes. The central narrative of Cain and Abel, and subsequent generations, reveals a profound truth: we constantly face the choice between embracing our God-given humanity or succumbing to our baser, animal-like instincts. This message urges us to reject the lie that we're slaves to our passions and instead embrace the unique human ability to critically examine our desires. By doing so, we align ou...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Have questions about the Bible? Dr. Manny Arango may have answers.
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 51 min
This Easter message challenges us to examine where we're searching for life and meaning. The central story of Jesus' resurrection in Luke 24 serves as a powerful metaphor for our own spiritual journeys. Are we, like the women at the tomb, looking for the living among the dead? This profound question invites us to reflect on the 'graveyards' in our lives - places of fear, shame, or false comfort where we mistakenly seek fulfillment. The message encourages us to step out of these tombs and embrace...
Apr 20, 2025•37 min
In this powerful message, we're challenged to see our city through God's eyes and join Him in rebuilding what's broken. The story of Nehemiah serves as our guide, showing us how to respond when faced with ruins – whether in our communities or our own lives. Nehemiah's journey from cupbearer to city rebuilder reminds us that God often calls ordinary people to extraordinary tasks. We're encouraged to slow down, pray, and discern God's specific call for us in our current context. The parallels draw...
Apr 13, 2025•44 min
In this powerful exploration of God's dwelling place, we journey through the Bible's rich temple imagery. From Eden to the New Creation, we see God's unwavering desire to be with His people. The story of Solomon's Temple in 2 Chronicles 7 becomes a launching point to understand how God's presence has evolved throughout scripture. We're challenged to see beyond physical structures and recognize that through Jesus, we ourselves have become living temples. This shift from external to internal holin...
Apr 06, 2025•36 min
In this powerful exploration of God's calling, we delve into the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18 and 19. We're challenged to confront our own idolatry and division, recognizing that our true calling goes beyond our career or achievements. The narrative of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, followed by his moment of despair, mirrors our own spiritual journey. We learn that God speaks to us both through dramatic displays of power and in gentle whispers, reminding us that our calling...
Mar 30, 2025•44 min
In this powerful exploration of the Book of Ruth, we're challenged to confront our disappointments and trust God even when life doesn't go as planned. The story of Naomi and Ruth reminds us that God can use our darkest moments as setups for greater redemption. We're encouraged to see Ruth's radical decision to follow Naomi and her God as a model of faithful trust in times of crisis. The concept of 'hesed' - God's steadfast love - is beautifully illustrated through Ruth's actions and Boaz's redem...
Mar 23, 2025•39 min
In this powerful exploration of faith, we delve into the book of Joshua and uncover timeless truths about courage and trust in God. The story of Joshua leading the Israelites into the Promised Land serves as a mirror for our own spiritual journeys. We're challenged to confront three common barriers to faith: suffering, fragile security, and self-sufficiency. But just as God encouraged Joshua to 'be strong and courageous,' we too are called to embrace a faith that includes fear, relies on relatio...
Mar 16, 2025•41 min
In this powerful exploration of the Shema from Deuteronomy 6, we're challenged to truly hear God's voice and center our lives around Him. The Hebrew word 'Shema' means more than just listening; it's about understanding, responding, and obeying. We're called to love the one true God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength - a holistic devotion that transforms every aspect of our lives. This message reminds us that faith comes through hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. In our mo...
Mar 09, 2025•45 min
In this powerful exploration of Leviticus 16, we dive deep into the Day of Atonement and its profound significance for our spiritual lives today. The central theme revolves around God's provision for dealing with sin and guilt through the symbolic use of two goats - one sacrificed for the Lord, and the other sent into the wilderness as a scapegoat. This ancient ritual prefigures Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice, where He became both our sin offering and our scapegoat. We're challenged to consid...
Mar 02, 2025•44 min
In this episode of the "But I Tell You" podcast, host Tyler Gorsline welcomes Steve Ryan Carter, Lead Pastor at @ christchurch.us and former co-lead pastor of Willow Creek Community Church. Join them as they explore Steve's profound journey through grief and transformation, focusing on his recent book, "Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us." Steve opens up about navigating significant loss and change, sharing the lessons he's learned about grieving with hope and fol...
Feb 27, 2025•46 min
In this powerful exploration of Exodus 19, we dive deep into the story of God's people at Mount Sinai. This pivotal moment in biblical history isn't just about laws and commandments - it's about identity and purpose. We learn that God freed the Israelites from Egypt not just to rescue them, but to bring them to Himself. This idea of being 'brought to God' resonates deeply with our own spiritual journeys. Just as God called the Israelites His 'treasured possession', we too are valued beyond measu...
Feb 23, 2025•38 min
In this powerful exploration of covenant, we dive deep into the heart of God's relationship with His people. The central focus is on Abraham's covenant, a pivotal moment in Genesis that shapes the entire narrative of Scripture. We're challenged to move beyond a contractual mindset with God, where we seek only benefits, to a covenantal relationship of full commitment. Just as Abraham was called to leave everything familiar and trust God completely, we too are invited into a journey of faith that ...
Feb 16, 2025•42 min
Pastor Tyler kicks off our new sermon series, Year of Living Biblically, by sharing a personal commitment to read the Bible through in a year, highlighting how unfamiliarity with the Bible can often lead to assumptions that it’s unfruitful. He sets up the idea that our approach to the Bible matters, and the problem may not be the Bible itself, but how we read it. We invite you to join the Bible reading plan through the ASC app and to engage in prayer, asking for God’s guidance in understanding t...
Feb 09, 2025•45 min
In this enlightening episode of the "But I Tell You" podcast, we dive into a transformative conversation with Joey Odom during our 28 Day Digital fast. Joey is the co-inventor of Aro—a groundbreaking technology designed to reshape how we engage with our phones and deepen our most important relationships. A One that many of you have been using to be more presence with God and others. Joey shares his personal journey, including a pivotal moment that shifted his perspective on being present with hi...
Feb 05, 2025•21 min
In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of busyness and anxiety. This message challenges us to recognize the spiritual warfare at play in our distracted lives. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:7-9, we're reminded of the powerful truth that we can cast all our anxieties on God because He cares for us. The imagery of Satan as a prowling lion seeking to devour us serves as a wake-up call to be alert and sober-minded. But here's the good news: we're not left defenseless. By re...
Feb 02, 2025•41 min
In our digital age, we're constantly bombarded with information, leading to what can be called 'incoming content overload.' This phenomenon not only affects our daily lives but also impacts our relationship with God. The scripture from Psalm 103:2, 'Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits,' reminds us of the importance of remembering God's goodness. We're prone to forget, constantly consuming new information without taking time to digest the blessings we've already received. Th...
Jan 26, 2025•33 min
Clair dives into the timeless story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to explore sacred boundaries. This narrative reveals a profound truth: we were created for limits, not to restrict us, but to invite us into a deeper relationship with God. The serpent's temptation to 'be like God' mirrors our modern struggle with technology, as we strive to be all-knowing, all-present, and all-powerful through our devices. But what if these limitations are actually divine gifts? By embracing our human lim...
Jan 19, 2025•37 min
In this episode of the "But I Tell You" podcast, join us for a compelling conversation with Jay Kim, lead pastor of Westgate Church in Silicon Valley and acclaimed author of books like "Analog Christian," "Analog Church," and "Listen, Listen, Speak." Recorded live from the Practicing the Way conference in Portland, Jay opens up about his personal journey of faith and formation, challenging the conventional idea that discipleship is merely about getting better and doing more. Discover how Jay's e...
Jan 15, 2025•23 min
Pastor Tyler challenges us to confront our relationship with technology and its impact on our spiritual lives. The story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10:38-42 serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of choosing 'the better part' - sitting at Jesus' feet and truly listening. We're asked to consider: are we more like Martha, distracted and worried by many things, or Mary, focused on what truly matters? The parallel between Martha's distractions and our modern digital distractions is striki...
Jan 12, 2025•47 min
Take a look forward with us as we dream on God's faithfulness in Seattle and at A Seattle Church.
Jan 05, 2025•58 min
