The Refuge Church Online Experience: Recent Episodes

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The Refuge Church, Walla Walla, WA

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Ryan King tells us about the importance of dealing with the pain and trauma of the past.

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Nathan talks about the importance of caring for our souls.

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Pete shares from his heart what he hears God saying to him in His Word.

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Kathleen shares from her heart what God has been saying to her in His Word.

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Ron & Connie Fauver share from their hearts what they hear God saying to them right now in His Word.

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August 13, 2023 -- Refuge Church Elder Jordan Breithaupt talks about the importance of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

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July 30, 2023 -- In this message, Refuge Church Pastor Nathan Breithaupt shares the Gospel from the story of Abraham.

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July 23, 2023 -- A message shared by Refuge Church Elder, Nick Whitaker

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June 25, 2023 -- In Part 5 of our series on Spiritual Warfare, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt reflects on what Ephesians 6:10-20 says about spiritual warfare. What purpose does the enemy have for us? What is the role of prayer in spiritual warfare?

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June 18, 2023 -- In Part 4 of our series on Spiritual Warfare, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt examines how battles are won by the power of words. How can words be the fuel for life and death? How can speaking the truth destroy the enemy's strongholds?

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June 11, 2023 -- In Part 3 of our series on Spiritual Warfare, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt discusses the victory of the Cross. How does the victory on the Cross influence our engagement in spiritual warfare?

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June 4, 2023 -- In Part 2 of our series on Spiritual Warfare, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt examines how Jesus battled against the Devil. How is Jesus' victory the key to spiritual warfare? What should our focus be on in battle?

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May 21, 2023 -- In Part 1 of our series on Spiritual Warfare, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt discusses the origins and goals of demonic activity. Where can we identify this activity? How can we overcome this with victory?

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May 14, 2023 -- In this message, guest speaker Jonathan Gutierrez discusses the hardships that children are facing in the world. How can we help these children in need? How can they identify the Truth from the lies?

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May 7, 2023 -- In this message, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt goes through Part 4 of our series "Two Roads". What is the cycle of sin that we can find ourselves in? How can we become aware of this cycle and break it?

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April 23, 2023 -- In this message, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt goes through Part 3 of our series "Two Roads". We can find ourselves viewing God from a distance and in shame, but what does God really look like?

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April 16, 2023 -- In this message, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt goes through Part 2 of our series "Two Roads." What does it look like when you realize you've been living with a mask to hide who you really are?

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Sept. 18, 2022 -- Pastor Nathan Breithaupt continues our series on the ways we relate to God. In this teaching, we learn that we are like sheep who need the guidance and care of a divine shepherd. 

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Sept. 11, 2022 -- Pastor Nathan Breithaupt begins a series on the ways we can view our relationship with God in a Biblical way. In Part 1, we learn that we are made from dust and can be sculpted, broken, and remade by God in any way He sees fit. 

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Aug. 28, 2022 -- Pastor Nathan Breithaupt talks about the results of the Refuge Church's process through Church Unique. The results show us how we as a church are uniquely positioned, called and qualified for ministering in our city and in this moment in history. 

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Aug. 21, 2022 -- Refuge Church member Rachel Harold, a teacher on our Kid's Club team, talks about the gift (yes, gift) of unanswered prayer in this final installment of our "How to Pray" series. 

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Aug. 7, 2022 -- Jordan Breithaupt, a member of our board of elders, discusses intercessory prayer and its tie to asking for our everyday needs. There is nothing in your life God doesn't care about. 

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July 31, 2022 -- Refuge Church Nick Whitaker, a part of our board of elders, talks about not talking in prayer. Sometimes, contemplating God and our standing relative to Him is all it takes to pray. 

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July 24, 2022 -- Guest speaker Hugh Laybourn (River City Church, Lewiston, ID) leads us in Part 3 of "How to Pray," reminding us that prayer is simply an ongoing conversation with God and we always have the Holy Spirit, Whom we can seek when we don't know what to pray. 

*Note: Part 3 of this series (Prayer and Worship) is not available because of technical difficulties. We were not able to record the session. Sorry! 

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July 10, 2022 -- Refuge Church prayer team coordinator Candy Whitaker begins our series on prayer, reminding us to simplify and centralize prayer in our lives. 

*Note: Part 2 of this series (Prayer and Worship) will not be available because of technical difficulties. We were unable to record the session. Sorry! 

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June 26, 2022 -- Guest speaker Dallas Tyus -- a leader at Forge & Foundry School of Leadership at Life Church in Walla Walla, Wash. -- goes over the final chapter of Colossians, reminding us to be the Church and to function as a body. 

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June 19, 2022 -- Jordan Breithaupt, a member of our board of elders, takes us through the third chapter of Colossians, reminding us what it looks like to stay rooted in the shadow of the Cross of Jesus Christ. 

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June 12, 2022 -- Guest speaker Josh Leister (River City Church, Lewiston, ID) dives into Colossians Chapter 2 and discusses living a gospel-centric life. 

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June 5, 2022 -- Elder Nick Whitaker begins our series on the book of Colossians, setting up the stakes for the Apostle Paul's letter and how the church's issues in its early days relate to ours today. 

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May 22, 2022 -- Guest speaker Josh Leister (Life Group Pastor at River City Church, Lewiston, ID) talks about how evangelism is at its most effective when we are intentionally discipling one another -- disciples who make disciples who make disciples, et al. 

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May 8, 2021 -- On Mother's Day, Refuge member Terri McMakin is interviewed by Kayla Whitaker. Terri talks about digging spiritual wells in our lives and what that looked like in some of the darkest and brightest times of her life. 

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May 1, 2022 -- Nick Whitaker interviews Refuge member Jonathan Gutierrez. Jonathan talks about his life, encountering God, and becoming a mentor. 

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April 24, 2022 -- In his final talk before going on sabbatical, Pastor Nathan Breithaupt talks about his hope for the church over the next few months, including growth in areas of love and personal responsibility, as well as what it means to rest in a godly manner. 

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April 17, 2022 -- Nathan Breithaupt, on Easter Sunday, talks about baptism as a symbol, act and result of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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April 10, 2022 -- God operates in grace -- or "gift." Pastor Nathan Breithaupt teaches about repentance as a gift and the key to entering the Kingdom of God. 

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April 3, 2022 - Refuge Church member Jedidiah Maynes talks about repentance, modern-day idolatry, and acknowledging the Lord in our everyday lives.

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God has something to say about every area of our lives.

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Our purpose is simple: glorify God and enjoy Him forever!

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God's kids have God dreams.

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How communion is meant to simplify life.

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How communion is meant to open our eyes to see Jesus.

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Pursuing Jesus means going through dark seasons that transform us into people who can shepherd the world around us.

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When you make pursuing Jesus your ultimate goal, you find value in the storms of life.

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Reigniting our passion to pursue Jesus.

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In waiting seasons, God is working and invites us to work too.

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Nathan leads us in a time of prayer through 2 Chronicles 7:14 as we ask God to move in our hearts.

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The spiritual gifts