Grace College Central Coast: Recent Episodes
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We exist to see college students transformed by the Good News of Jesus. This podcast contains recordings from the College Gathering that meets at the SLO Campus of Grace Central Coast, a multi-campus, gospel-centered church on the Central Coast of California.
Grace College, we want to welcome you to this new resource for our college ministry, a podcast that we're calling the Grace College Sidebar. Which is exactly what it sounds like, a sidebar conversation about things that matter for the Christian life. Over the next three podcasts we will be focusing on dating.
Grace College, we want to welcome you to this new resource for our college ministry, a podcast that we're calling the Grace College Sidebar. Which is exactly what it sounds like, a sidebar conversation about things that matter for the Christian life. Over the next three podcasts we will be focusing on dating.
Grace College, we want to welcome you to this new resource for our college ministry, a podcast that we're calling the Grace College Sidebar. Which is exactly what it sounds like, a sidebar conversation about things that matter for the Christian life. Over the next three podcasts we will be focusing on dating.
Grace College, we want to welcome you to this new resource for our college ministry, a podcast that we're calling the Grace College Sidebar. Which is exactly what it sounds like, a sidebar conversation about things that matter for the Christian life. Over the next three podcasts we will be focusing on dating.
Olivia, Kaitlin, and Faith wrap up the Gospels in 40 Podcast by focusing on Jesus' care for women and Peter's shift in attitude towards Christ -- all this followed by our lessons learned after the completion of this reading plan. How has your awe and worship of Christ been shifted after this journey through the Gospels?
Faith and Kaitlin join you again with their best friend, Olivia! We discuss unity within the church and what that practically looks like. After reading the High Priestly Prayer, we see that our love comes from Jesus because His "kingdom is not of this world." In the same way that Jesus prays for much more than our physical needs, we can also pray for soul-focused requests.
Hello fellow slayers! Faith, Kaitlin, and Haley come to you on this episode of "Growf Gwoop" Takeover. We discuss abiding in Christ, our true vine, and the various things we turn to instead for comfort. We also touch on the idea of being hated by the world on account of Christ and what it means when Jesus promises that He will answer whatever we ask of him.
More growth group action! Join Kristine and Elle as they dive into John chapters 10 through 13. We love our growth groups!
"Those guys were soooo cool, I wish they made another episode." No way! Grace, Caleb, Padyn, and Trevor are back to dive into John 8 and 9! Also, if you are interested in joining their growth group, let Caleb or Grace know on a Tuesday night!
Another podcast coming your way, growth group style! On the mic to discuss John 6-7 we have Caleb and Grace, joined by their trusty GG members Padyn and Trevor.
The book of John begins! Get excited as growth groups are helping lead our college ministry through the book of John. In today's episode, Katie and Mason discuss the Word became flesh, John the Baptist's humility, and the striking thematic comparison between the woman at the well and Nicodemus.
It's the final countdown. Da na na na, Da na na na na! In today's episode, Pastor Darren Nelson and Mason tackle Luke's account of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Did someone say Mason? The tag team duo of Masons break down Jesus' conversation with a chief tax collector and his teachings on heaven and hell.
Get ready podcast listeners as Mason and Zeke discuss all things parables and the worst sermon in the history of mankind?!
Discernment and demons?! Get ready podcast listeners, as Mason and Hannah discuss the beginnings of Jesus' teachings and the spiritual warfare of 1st century Israel.
The Gospel of Luke begins! Mason and Faith are live on the podcast to discuss the miraculous birth of John the Baptist and the immaculate birth of Jesus.
We finish Mark's gospel account today! It's been a quick ride and we wrap up with some examples on how to read the Bible well. We also look at the crucifixion, and Mark's strange ending (or endings depending on who you ask).
Zeke joins Darren to begin the second half of Mark. They discuss the craziness of the transfiguration, how to process doubts with God, and the call to service as the path to greatness in God's kingdom.
Olivia and Darren are back to walk through more of Mark's gospel account. Olivia shares some exciting upcoming plans, and they discuss "missing verses" in the Bible and what it looks like to respond to Jesus's call to deny ourselves and follow him.
We begin the gospel of Mark today and Darren and Olivia are on to discuss the first four chapters! It's a fast-paced gospel and today we talk about what it would have been like to be around Jesus on earth and Jesus's descriptions of spiritual growth. We also throw out our books of the year (so far). Enjoy!
Join Luke, Max, and Godebo as they marvel in the work of Christ on the cross and answer these questions: What happened on the cross? What is the significance of the cross? What does the cross mean for us today?
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... Luke, Max, and Goatdebo, here to explain what's going on with the Pharisees, why Jesus holds nothing back when speaking to them, and how we can act like Pharisees sometimes.
Luke and Katie talk through Jesus' use of parables. What are they, why does Jesus use so many, and how can we respond to them? They also answer the age old question - how much money would you have to be paid to become a full time mime?
Thanks for marching on through Matthew with us! Luke is joined by the one and only Katie Pom to discuss Jesus' encouraging, challenging, and striking words to his disciples upon sending them out to proclaim the gospel.
Aidan and Luke are back at it to discuss the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount! Also included are some Wordle shenanigans and a most sincere apology.
And so we begin. Episode 1 covers the first two days of reading, Matthew 1-2 and 3-4, and is hosted by Luke and his architectural engineer/soccer star/karaoke singing roommate, Aidan! Listen as we deep dive into the baptism of Jesus Christ - why was Jesus himself baptized?
Join us as we read the 4 Gospels in 40 days! On this intro episode, Darren and Luke talk about what the Gospels are, how we should read them, and why reading God's Word together is significant. We are so excited to learn together and cherish Jesus Christ!
Welcome to the 2nd to last episode. Keep up the great work, the finish line is in sight!!!
Episode 26 coming in hot (a little too hot). Darren (once again) by himself :( will be discussing Deuteronomy 5-11. Hope you (really) enjoy this episode (that was released a tad bit late... our apologies).
Welcome to the start of the final book in the Torah... Deuteronomy!!! Listen as Ben and Darren discuss the start of this book and how Ben got a free baguette!
Finishing up the book of Numbers with 3 days of reading packed into 1 podcast epidose. Enjoy!
Listen along as Darren and Luke discuss today's reading as well as the time when Jesus himself made a meal.
Welcome to Episode 21, where Ben and Darren discuss the worst pickup line, Israel leaving Mt. Sinai, and complaining.
"It's no fun having a tandem bicycle if you don't have anyone to ride it with you." - Someone wise
Welcome to Episode 20 of Torah in Ten.
♩ Superhero Music ♩
With his silly sidekicks preoccupied battling crime elsewhere, it is up to Daring Dangerous Darren to save the Podcast in peril.
♩ More Superhero Music ♩
Episode 17, here we go! If you've been following along then you are 56.666666666666666666666...% of the way through the Torah. CONGRATS!!!
As Jack Johnson once said: "3 is the magic number." Welcome to Torah in 10 episode 16!!!
Welcome to Episode 15 where Luke Psomas (pronounced "so-mas") and Darren Nelson (pronounced "nel-son") discuss the beginning chapters of Leviticus.
Prepare to make an exodus from Exodus as Darren and Jonathan talk about God's glory and this problem at the end of Exodus.
Wondering why the last podcast missed some text? We were too, well buckle up as D-butter snaps and Jonathan C-dog themsleves succeed at covering 3 days of reading in one podcast!
In today's episode, The Milk King and Sir Possibly Lactose Intolerant, discuss God's love for his people and also why there are so many laws in the Old Testament.
Ben and Darren discuss days 21 and 22 of the Torah in Ten reading! And how Skillet, even though they are old, are still great!!!
Jonathan and Darren discuss days 19-20 of the Torah in Ten reading!! I would like to sincerely apologize to any and all avid podcast listeners for this late edition of Torah in Ten. If you're still caught up, you are a legend.
Join Darren and Ben (and Special Ghost Derek) on this episode 9 of the Torah in Ten podcast!
Ever wanted to try skateboarding? Well, this podcast isn't for that. Sorry. But if you wanted to hear about the Torah or Jesus, stick around while Ben and Luke wrap up Genesis!
Join Luke Psomas and Jonathan Cederquist on today's (late) episode of the Torah in Ten pod!
In today's episode, Pastor Darren discusses Genesis chapters 24-27 with the man who gives off 2010s worship pastor vibes without the aesthetic.
Darren Nelson and Jonathan Cederquist discuss days 5 and 6 of the Torah in Ten fueled by tamales that were pretty good... a little too good...
Pastor Darren and special guest Golden Retriever discuss days 3 and 4 of our Torah in Ten reading plan!
Just a B-B-Bonus track for you die-hard podcast fans. Listen on folks as Dazzling Darren and Brilliant Ben answer some of the most popular questions regarding the creation account.
In this episode, Darren and Ben discuss the image of God, sin entering the world, and God's promise to redeem it through Jesus. (Also, why G2 pilot pens ARE the superior pens)
Begin the journey with us of reading through the first five books in the Bible in just 10 weeks! In this introductory episode, Darren and Ben discuss how to read and how not to read the Torah, as well as some tips for getting the most out of these books.
Preached by our Darren Nelson on 11-16-21 (I really like this Darren guy, can we keep him?)
Christian unity, how to lead unbelievers to faith, the freedom of self-forgetfulness, and marriage and singleness.
In week #2 of our Following Jesus in the Real World series, College Intern Dayton Muxlow teaches from 2 Corinthians 5 on being ambassadors on our college campuses. He also interviews 2 students on how their faith has been shaped in college and practical tips they've learned.
Guest speaker Pat Curtis teaches from Proverbs 4 on aligning your heart with God's heart.
Our annual live Q & A with local professors is back! This year we hear from 4 professors on faith, life, and education.
In week 2 of our series on Proverbs we look at chapter 16 and what it says about the plans we make, the plans God makes, and the plan God made.
In the opening message of our series on Proverbs, College Intern Dayton Muxlow teaches about the value of Wisdom Literature in the OT and how seeking wisdom actually leads to seeking God.
In the closing message of our Justice series, we look at 3 practical ways to begin to pursue justice with our everyday decision making.
In week 3 of our series on Justice, we look at the parable of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus calls us to a radical definition of justice and mercy.
In week 2 of our series on Justice, we move from the Old Testament to the New as we answer the question, "what did Jesus say about justice?"
We begin our teaching series on the topic of Justice with a look at some important Old Testament passages, Hebrew word study, and what God says about this crucial topic.
In our final message on Heaven & Earth, we talk about Paul's hope in Romans 8, what happens when we die, the vision of the new heavens and the new earth in Revelation 21–22 v 5, and how ALL of that matters for the way we live right here, right now.
In week 4 of our Heaven and Earth series we discuss Jesus, and Jesus followers, as God's temple presence on earth.
In week 3 of our Heaven & Earth series, we discuss the Old Testament prophet's hope of the new heaven and new earth. Then we look at the New Testament to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of that hope. Jesus life, death, and resurrection will usher in the already/not yet state of the kingdom of God.
Our second message in our series on Heaven & Earth. We explore Genesis-Exodus and how God uses the unlikely, the unqualified, and the failures in his mission to reunite heaven & earth.
In our opening message of Heaven & Earth, we talk about "heavens" as the skies, why God made a garden, what went wrong, and how we have the tendency to not trust God's good design.
In the final message of our series on Sabbath, we explore Romans 12 v 1–2 and how Paul directs us to present our bodies as living sacrifices to God.
Part 2 of our 3 part series on Sabbath. This week we look at the God who rests, rules, and rescues and how that leads us to follow His good design for our lives.
We explore the story of Esther, how God called her to the kingdom "for such a time as this," and how God has called us to where we are "for such a university as this."
We begin our series on Sabbath with a look at work in Genesis 1:26-2:17. How does God's creation and his original assignment to Adam in the garden affect our work today?
We wrap up our series on holiness with a practical look at 3 habits of grace: listening to God, talking with God, and being with God's people.
Pastor Miles looks at Ephesians 4:1–16 and the call to pursue holiness in community. Holiness is a community project. We cannot change on our own, we need one another as we pursue Jesus together.
Guest speaker Darren Nelson teaches us from Colossians 2:20-3:4 why personal change is only possible when we dive deeper into Christ and the gospel, not our own effort.
We begin our Becoming Who You Are series as Adult Mentor Matt Curtis teaches from 1 Peter 1:13-22 discussing the question, "What is holiness?"
Our vision: to see college students transformed by the Good News of Jesus. In this message, we explore Matthew 5:14-16 where Jesus tells his followers that they are the light of the world, a city set on a hill, light that gives light to all, and light that gives glory to God.
Part 9 of 9 in our Who Is Jesus? series exploring the "I am" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John.
Plus, we commission and send out our 2018 graduates.
Part 8 of 9 of our series on the "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John. Jesus is the way to God, the truth about God, and our new life in God.
Guest Teacher Nathan Glazebrook teaches from John 11. Part 7 of our 9-week series on the "I am statements" of Jesus in the Gospel of John.
Part 6 of our Who Is Jesus series on the "I am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John.
Guest speaker Darren Nelson (Young Adults Director at Santa Rosa Bible Church) shows us from John 8-9 how Jesus is the soul freeing and life transforming Light of the World.
Guest Speaker Pat Curtis shows us from John 6 that Jesus is the Bread of Life who will satisfy our life's most fundamental needs for righteousness and joy.
Part 2 of our Spring 2018 series Who Is Jesus? On the "I am statements" of Jesus in the Gospel of John.
This week, Adult Mentor Matt Curtis teaches from John 3 & 4 on Nicodemus the ultimate insider and the woman at the well the ultimate outsider and how Jesus as Messiah can transform them both.
Message #1 of the Spring 2018 series "Who Is Jesus?" A look at the "I am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John.
Week #5 of God Has A Name
We explore what it means that God maintains his love, forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin, and that he won't leave the guilty unpunished.
Part #4 of our God Has A Name Series. This week we look at and discuss why it's so crucial for us to understand God's abounding (rav) steadfast covenant love (hesed) and faithfulness (emeth) to us as His people.
Part 3 of our God Has A Name series on Exodus 34:5-8.
This week we talk about God being "slow to anger" and how as Christians we should want, and need God, to have wrath against sin.
Week #2 of God Has A Name
This week we discussed the phrase "merciful and gracious" as God's default mode toward humanity and how that in turn affects our lives as followers of Jesus in 2018.