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OurChurch Family Gathering
Tune in weekly for the message from our family gathering.
At OurChurch we believe that whoever finds God finds life! We are a multi-generational church of intentional small groups with a focus on family and healthy relationships.
We pray that as you continue on your spiritual journey you will get to know Jesus in a deep and personal way as the story He has for your life continues to unfold.
Episodes
OurChurch Family GatheringJesus Closed Every Loophole With Five Words
You must love one another." In Week 4 of IRRESISTIBLE, we look at how Jesus took 613 laws, boiled them down to two, and then closed every last loophole with…
OurChurch Family GatheringThere Was an Elevator the Whole Time
Hot cinnamon donuts, even with a numb face after a root canal: some things are just irresistible. In Week 3 of IRRESISTIBLE, we ask what makes a church…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Rules Never Change People (And What Actually Does)
"Just tell me what to do." We love a list: a checklist, a formula, five steps to success. In Week 2 of IRRESISTIBLE, Megan asks an honest question: is your…
OurChurch Family GatheringGod Moved Out of the Temple Why Are We Still Packing for It?
Is it really okay to let go of the old? In Week 1 of IRRESISTIBLE, we start with something almost everyone struggles with: letting go. From a hot pink suit…
OurChurch Family GatheringI Filled the Cup Perfectly...Then Left It at Home
I once filled a candy cup so perfectly — every gap packed, every corner used — that I was genuinely impressed with myself. Then I left it at home and went to…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhat is Biblical Hope?
What is biblical hope, really? It's not wishful thinking — hoping for a parking spot or hoping a meeting goes well. Ever stood in a season that felt completely…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy You Can't See your Own Blind Spots | Even When You're Looking
Ever had spinach in your teeth for hours and nobody said anything? That's what a blind spot feels like — and it's not just about your teeth. There are things…
OurChurch Family GatheringI've Fasted Every Monday for 7 Years — Here's Why It's Not About Willpower
Most of us reach for food, our phones, or noise the second we feel stressed or bored — and our culture has built an entire economy around making sure "empty"…
OurChurch Family GatheringHow To Practice Silence And Solitude When You're Too Busy
Ever feel like your life is moving so fast that your mind never gets a single second of quiet? From 6:00 AM alarms and morning phone scrolling to podcasts in…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Do I Feel Spiritually Drained? | The Warning You're Missing
Constantly asking yourself, "Why do I feel spiritually drained," even when you're showing up and doing all the right things? Most of us try to explain away…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Your Mind Can't Rest at Night | And How to Fix It
Have you ever laid in bed late at night scrolling your phone, trying to figure out why your mind can't rest? We live in the most comfortable, well-resourced…
OurChurch Family GatheringHow To Live Life To The Fullest (When You're Tired of Trying)
Are you searching for how to live life to the fullest, but feeling completely exhausted from trying to fix yourself? Culture constantly tells us that living…
OurChurch Family GatheringHow to Stop Falling Back Into Old Habits
Ever wonder why you keep asking how to stop falling back into old habits, even after you’ve promised yourself you’re done for good? We’ve all experienced it…
OurChurch Family GatheringTired Of Feeling Like You're Not Good Enough?
Ever find yourself carrying a quiet, persistent sense of spiritual exhaustion that you can't quite trace? You're still showing up, serving, and functioning…
OurChurch Family GatheringTired of Patching the Leaks? Why Your Spiritual Reno Isn’t Working
Ever feel like you’re trapped in a never-ending DIY home renovation project on your own soul? We’ve all been there. We notice an old habit, a toxic thought…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Do I Keep Struggling With The Same Sin?
Have you ever given your life to Christ, experienced real internal change, but then found yourself wondering why do I keep struggling with the same sin as the…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Real Reason You're Your Own Worst Enemy | Motivation
Ever feel like no matter how hard you try to move forward, you keep tripping over your own feet? If you are looking for genuine motivation because you realize…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Waiting On God is So Hard?
Have you ever found yourself wrestling with a ticking clock, feeling completely forgotten, and wondering why waiting on God is so hard? It is easy to look at…
OurChurch Family GatheringRunning Away From God's Calling?
Have you ever felt the heavy weight of running away from God's calling, making excuses, or quietly heading in the opposite direction of a distinct nudge from…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhen You Overpromise and Under Deliver
We live in a public culture that loves a good scandal. The second someone makes a mistake or breaks a personal promise, society rushes in with public shaming…
OurChurch Family GatheringYour Mistakes Do Not Have the Final Word
We all have hidden things behind our highlight reels—the mistakes, the meltdowns, and the moments we’d desperately love to delete. One of our absolute greatest…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy God Prefers Your Bloopers Over Your Highlight Reel
We live in an AI-driven, social media culture where everyone filters, crops, and carefully curates their lives so the world only sees a perfect profile. But…
OurChurch Family GatheringFrom Grammy Nominee to "Homeless": Paul Coleman’s Journey to Identity
What happens when you run as far as you can on the fuel of shame, fear, and rejection? In this episode of "Up Close & Personal," we sit down with…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy You Need to Let Yourself Fail (And Other Unconventional Leadership Advice)
How does a self-proclaimed 98% introvert manage to lead thousands of families at the second-largest independent school on the Gold Coast? In Episode 2 of "Up…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Truth About Parenting Teens (An Honest Conversation)
Do you ever feel completely unqualified to be a parent, mentor, or leader? You aren't alone. In Week 1 of our "Up Close & Personal" series, we sit down with…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Real Reason You Feel So Busy
Do you feel like you are constantly running on empty? Has "busy" become your default answer when people ask how you are doing ? In this message, we tackle the…
OurChurch Family GatheringHow To Stop Striving And Start Surrendering To God
Are you exhausted from trying to navigate life, relationships, and faith in your own strength?In Week 3 of "Fully Alive," we unpack what it actually means to…
OurChurch Family GatheringYou Can't Walk Into Your Future While Living in Your Grave
We learned last week that the resurrection gives us a brand new identity in Christ. But how do we actually implement that freedom in our daily lives? In Week 2…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Your "Fresh Start" Isn't Working
Easter wasn't just a moment to celebrate—it's an invitation to live a resurrected life every single day.In Week 1 of our new series, "Fully Alive," Pastor Len…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Secret to Real Transformation
Have you ever made a promise to do better, be more patient, or act more like Jesus, only to fail a few days later? In the powerful finale of our "Greater…
OurChurch Family GatheringYou Don't Need a Platform You Just Need a Starting Line
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by the idea of "making disciples"? What if changing the world doesn't require a massive platform, but just a…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Forgiveness Is the Hardest (And Most Powerful) Thing You Will Ever Do
Are you carrying the heavy weight of anger or bitterness towards someone who hurt you? What if holding onto that hatred is actually locking you in a prison you…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy "Balance" is Making You Exhausted
Are you doing all the "right" things but still feeling completely exhausted? What if your burnout is actually a warning sign that you are trying to control…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Waiting for "Perfect" is Ruining Your Life
Are you waiting for the "perfect" moment to step out, serve, give, or use your gifts? What if the demand for perfection is exactly what is keeping you stuck?…
OurChurch Family GatheringKingdom Math | How One Seed Becomes a Forest
Are you living like a chipmunk? We are wired to gather, hoard, and protect our time, energy, and resources . But what if holding on tightly is actually keeping…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Doctor Gave My Wife 2 Years To Live | Unshakeable Faith
"You might have two to five years." What do you do when the doctor gives you the worst news imaginable? When your life starts shaking, you quickly discover…
OurChurch Family GatheringAre You Building Your Faith Backwards?
You wouldn't sit a test and then study for it. So why do we wait for a crisis to hit before we start building our faith? In Week 2 of our 'More' series, we…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Trap of "More" | And How to Escape it
We live in a culture that worships the word "More"—more money, more success, more followers. We upgrade our lives constantly, but our souls remain restless…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy God Disrupts Your Life | The F1 Car Analogy
Disruption leads to anxiety, but it also leads to necessary change. In this message, we use the analogy of a Formula 1 car to explain why God is…
OurChurch Family GatheringYour Deepest Fear Is Not That You Are Inadequate
Episode Title: Your Deepest Fear & The Glass Ceiling (Coach Carter) Episode Description: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Neverland Within: Rekindling the Adventure of Faith
In the movie Hook, Peter Pan grows up to become Peter Banning—a corporate lawyer who has completely forgotten his magical past. In Week 2 of At The Movies, we…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Do I Feel Like an Outsider (and How to Fix it)
Have you ever felt like you didn't belong? Like you were too broken, too loud, or just too "different" to fit in at church? In this kickoff to our At The…
OurChurch Family GatheringGod Sees You | Why You are Not an Accident
We often talk about "seeing" others, but the most life-changing truth is that God sees you. In this series finale of Love in Action, we recap the incredible…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Christmas Delivery that Changed My Heart
We all love seeing our name on a gift, but what about the other labels we carry? "Worthless." "Disappointment." "Unloved." In this episode, Meagan explores the…
OurChurch Family GatheringI Met My Husband on the Internet in 1999 | And It Saved My Life
Can a single conversation change your eternity? In this episode, Pauline takes us back to the days of dial-up internet and ICQ to share how a random message…
OurChurch Family GatheringI Woke Up in a Stranger's House | My Story
Episode Title: I Woke Up in a Stranger’s House (From Orphan to Heir) Episode Description: Have you ever felt like you didn't belong? Like you were on the…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy You Feel Invisible (And How to Be Seen)
Are you exhausted from trying to earn your worth? In a world that demands we have the right degrees, the right job, and the right "image," it’s easy to feel…
OurChurch Family GatheringBeyond the Gaze | Small Acts Change Everything
This episode explores beyond superficial gaze to seeing that ignites action—echo God's Christmas love. Stories of kindness, bias barriers, and practical steps…
OurChurch Family GatheringLaugh at Yourself | Laugh to Live
Series finale: Transform via self-laughter—God's joy as strength (Neh 8:10)! Laugh at mishaps, with others, in faith to defy despair. Elevator fails to victory…
OurChurch Family GatheringGod's Got Jokes In The Bible
Week 2 of "Hilarious": Discover God's wit in chaos! From Halloween dilemmas to bungled church visits, explore how laughter honors holiness, defies despair, and…
OurChurch Family GatheringGod's Got A Sense Of Humor | Talking Donkey Edition
Proof God's got jokes? Enter the "Hilarious" series with Megs spotlighting divine whimsy via Balaam's chatty donkey (Num 22). From angel roadblocks to arguing…
OurChurch Family GatheringBreaking Free: How to Get Out of a Rut as a Christian
Unlock freedom by releasing what's blocking God's flow in your life. Through stories of stalled growth, biblical calls to maturity, and practical surrender…
OurChurch Family GatheringHow to Serve Others Like Jesus | Sacrificial Secrets That Change Lives
Dive into the powerful finale of our "Spill Over" series! Discover how sacrificial, unseen serving refines your heart, dethrones pride, and lights faith in…
OurChurch Family GatheringForgiveness is Freedom
Forgiveness Is Freedom | Spill Over Week 4 Struggling with unforgiveness? In Week 4 of Spill Over: Live from God’s Heart, uncover how forgiveness is your path…
OurChurch Family GatheringThe Words That You Speak Matter
The Words That You Speak Matter | Spill Over Week 3 Words have power—they can build or break lives. In Week 3 of Spill Over: Live from God’s Heart, a hilarious…
OurChurch Family GatheringWhy Listening Is Important | Listen to Love Better
Why Active Listening Is Important | Listen to Love Better | Spill Over Week 2 Ever feel like you're talking but not connecting? In Week 2 of Spill Over: Live…
OurChurch Family GatheringHow To Let God’s Love Overflow In Your Life
How to Let God’s Love Overflow in Your Life In this episode, we explore the profound relationship between what fills our lives and how it spills over to impact…
OurChurch Family GatheringLegacy of a Godly Father
Legacy of a Godly Father | Father’s Day 2025 Celebrate Father’s Day with this powerful message on godly fatherhood! Learn how fathers, granddads, uncles…
OurChurch Family GatheringI Want To Hear God's Voice | Unpacking SOAP Devotions
How to Hear God’s Voice with SOAP Devotions | Unpacking SOAP 2025 Join Kevin to learn how SOAP devotions (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) help you…
OurChurch Family GatheringHow to Live a Christian Life According to the Bible
How to Live a Christian Life According to the Bible | Unusual – A Peculiar People In the final “Unusual” series episode, Anita joins Kev, Pauline, Phil, and…