The Pulse Podcast: Recent Episodes
David Miles
We conclude The Pulse Podcast with some reflections on the last five years of recording.
We reflect on last night's Ash Wednesday service for Rise Youth, and how we can engage in this season of Lent.
We all need environments where we can have conversations of faith. What's your context for such conversations?
In 2022 let's grow together in our six areas of discipleship focus. Take a listen to this episode to refresh your memory on what these areas are, and consider what you can do to grow spiritually in 2022.
In our last episode of 2021, we take a look back at some of the wonderful things that have happened at MVC over the last 12 months.
The holidays can be a really challenging time of year for many, but we want to be a church family that provides support and encouragement. Hear about some of the opportunities available to you this season.
Come celebrate Christmas at MVC! We have so many wonderful opportunities to celebrate the birth of Christ that we want to make sure are on your radar.
It is the final countdown to commitment Sunday for the Impact Initiative, and Pastor Pete shares some important thoughts regarding legacy giving and the incredible opportunity for impact in our community.
A lot of great events are taking place at MVC for families. From Trunk or Treat to Gingerbread, get caught up on how we are reaching out to families in Maple Valley.
Our Next Gen Director Sarah Goodale has been fully recommended for ordination. Hear about her ordination retreat experience.
As we get ready to launch our Impact Initiative, we want to give you a little context regarding what has led us to this point.
What is the difference between a capital campaign and MVC's Impact Initiative? Find out in this week's episode.
Hear some of the great insights our Next Gen team picked up at the Orange Conference, that will help you invest in the lives of your children and students.
If you have wondered what NextU is all about, this episode of the podcast will explain it all for you.
Youth Director Joe Phenisee shares some reflections on all the wonderful ministry that has been taking place this summer.
We are halfway through Pastor Pete's sabbatical, but because you might be missing the sound of his voice, this week we take a trip in the way back machine, to a conversation we had with Pastor Pete nearly 100 episodes ago about favorite books on prayer.
How would our participation in Communion change if we viewed it as a great feast to which we were invited?
Meeting in person for worship, preaching, teaching, fellowship, etc. is vital for the Church. However, there are new ways of teaching that allow for ongoing growth and discipleship.
There is a lot of growth taking place in Maple Valley and subsequently, a lot of new opportunities to love and serve our community.
God is doing a great work in and through MVC. What do you need to do, in order to be prepared for how God wants to use you?
Before Pastor Pete heads off on sabbatical, hear a little bit about the significance of this time away, and how he plans to spend his time.
For our 200th episode of The Pulse Podcast, we have a very special conversation with some of our staff, reflecting on behind the scenes aspects of navigating ministry, family and great loss over the last year. A video version of the podcast is also posted...
It's really easy to only connect with those around us. However, there is great value in connecting with believers in other parts of the country or even world.
What does it mean to view the world with "christian imagination" and how would such a view impact the way we live?
Sometimes opportunities present themselves to plant seeds of faith in the lives of our children. Are we taking advantage of these opportunities or letting them slip by?
Sometimes God gives you the opportunity to share your faith at 30,000 feet. Are you willing take that opportunity?
Get yourself up to speed on some of the great ministry opportunities coming up this spring and summer!
We're not perfect people and as a result we are often in need of grace. Thankfully God extends grace to us even when we fall short.
As a church we care greatly about loving and serving others, and we want you to hear some of the many ways we are doing this both locally and around the world.
Developing healthy spiritual rhythms is so valuable...even if it means getting up really early!
Part of our 20/20 vision is creating more onsite ministry space to love and serve our community. Hear, where we are at in this process.
What has God called you to do, that you need to faithfully "keep working on in the 'corner?'" This is the question we explore in this week's episode.
This week we share a powerful prayer for uncertain times, and encourage you to do the same.
Things are happening with our Foster and Adoption Ministry (FAM) and we want you to hear about them!
Lent is an important time during the year, and a great opportunity for reflection, evaluation and repentance. Here are five concepts to reflect on during this season of Lent.
Sunday School, Ash Wednesday and NextU... learn about some of the great opportunities coming up!
As we head into 2021, we take a look at some of the exciting things planned for this year.
As we continue our Knowing God sermon series, here are four great resources to help you know God more deeply.
It's a new year but many challenges still remain. As Christians now is a time to show an abundance of peace, love and charity.
In all seasons (especially like the one we are in currently), we need to be able to give a reason for our hope.
Our holidays might look a little different this year, but they still can be a great blessing and time of joy!
Sometimes we just want to put on a mask and pretend like everything is alright, when what we really need to do is share what's on our heart.
Recruiting volunteers to serve the next generation is an important task. Hear some of the things we look for next gen volunteers.
Here are three ways you can be praying for our Maple Valley Christian Preschool this fall.
We are starting to get back into a more normal ministry rhythm. Hear about some of the great events, classes and groups starting up this fall at MVC.
Get helpful advice and encouragement from two parents and educators, as we navigate the various challenges of this school year.
Bringing children into the "adult worship service" can be challenging, and it may not seem worth the hassle. But it is! Hear why now is an important time to have your children join you in worship.
What are the things you will remember most about this time of Covid-19? This is the question we ask today!
Hebrews chapter 12 reminds us to press on towards Christ. Hear some questions this week, that will challenge you in this process.
Hear about the exciting new way MVC and other local churches are serving the community.
God is our ultimate source of comfort and compassion, and we can share that comfort with others.
Hear about our upcoming IN PERSON service and some of the factors we are having to consider in regards to meeting in person again.
This is our three year anniversary and a time to reflect back on 156 episodes of podcasting.
Hear what shifts we are making in order to serve the MVC family well as we continue to navigate ministry in light of COVID-19.
Now is the time to begin thinking about our "next steps" as we navigate Covid-19. What are your next steps?
Make sure you are aware of all the different tools MVC is using to stay connected with you!
Today we are participating in a day of prayer and fasting. Hear why, and how you can join in.
Hear what life is like from a seven year old, navigating life at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
In the midst of establishing new normals as we navigate working from home, no school, etc. let's try and find the hidden blessings.
Hear the steps MVC is taking to continue loving and serving our community in light of concerns about the coronavirus.
This Sunday is our Youth Missions Auction. Get all of the details so that you can come and participate in this annual tradition!
Take time to consider how mixing up your routine and spiritual practices can help you grow in perspective and relationship with Christ.
This week we continue to reflect on the ECO National Gathering and Sarah Goodale shares her experience and key takeaways.
There is so much taking place at MVC this winter. Take a listen and hear what's on deck!
Ever thought about leading a small group at MVC? Now is the time. Take a listen and hear why!
Pastor Frank shares a few key takeaways from our Inside the Psalms Compass Point class.
There is so much celebration going on around the church. Hear about some of the ways we have been celebrating Christmas.
Learn about some of the great upcoming events in December and January that you are going to want to mark on your calendar.
Hear about the fun ways we have and will continue to celebrate Advent with families at MVC.
As we reflect on things we are thankful for, today we express our thanks for wonderful small group leaders.
If you haven't been quite sure what our NEXT Environment is all about, this is the episode for you. Learn what NEXT is and why we have it.
Hear some favorite Thanksgiving memories as we celebrate Thanksgiving with the Daytimers.
Most people wait until after Thanksgiving to get into the Christmas spirit. However, is there a reason why more and more people seem to be celebrating earlier?
Hear about our wonderful Deacons ministry and how you can help love and serve our community.
Pastor Pete recaps last Sunday's sermon on the letter to Smyrna and shares some additional insights into the book of Revelation.
It's easy to avoid things that are challenging, but it's through challenging ourselves that we grow. Is it time to challenge yourself to grow spiritually?
As we start our sermon series on the book of Revelation, a note of encouragement on how to engage in conversation on the topic.
There are so many great things happening at MVC this fall! Get up to speed on all of these wonderful events.
Hear about the launch of our fall small groups and our exciting upcoming sermon series on the book of Revelation.
We conclude our series on the MVC 20/20 vision by talking about some exciting new areas of emphasis for families.
We continue our conversation about MVC's 20/20 vision by talking about some exciting areas ministry emphasis.
Get a sneak preview of the fun, exciting and insightful sermon series coming up over the next few months!
We extend our conversation with the summer Children's Ministry interns to cover a wide range of random, fun and funny topics.
Get to know our incredible summer Children's Ministry interns and hear their reflections on serving at MVC this summer.
Rob Wood our worship director shares about a new song he wrote and the exciting season of ministry taking place at MVC.
RightNow Media is a great resource and we want to make sure you have access to all of the incredible content available to you! Find out what RightNow Media has to offer!
Last week was youth Sunday and what a reminder it was of how God is at work at MVC. In this episode we reflect back on a great morning of worship.
Learning something new can be really hard. It can be painful, frustrating and unenjoyable. However, when you have people in your life to help encourage you along the way, things like learning guitar can be doable, and actually fun. The same thing is true ...
We are wrapping up our Livin' on a Prayer sermon series this Sunday and want to leave you with some great resources to help you continue growing in the area of prayer.
Check out some of these great devotional resources to help you study scripture and grow in faith.
Like plants, people need to have space and room to grow. What sort of space do you have in your life?
Worship is more than just singing songs on Sunday morning, it's a condition of the heart. On May 5th we plan to worship through service!
There are construction projects, great worship services and exciting equipping opportunities at MVC. Get the inside scoop on all of these things in this week's episode of The Pulse.
We reflect on last Sunday's incredible time of worship and look forward to Good Friday and Easter.
When it comes to Jesus, are you simply a fan or are you truly a follower? This questions has been raised by people like Kyle Idleman in his book, Not a Fan, and today we raise it again on The Pulse.
We take time to reflect back on 100 episodes of the Pulse and share a bit about what's yet to come. We even have a special guest.
There are things in life that can cause us to feel unsettled or fearful. Fortunately there is a place (a person) to go to find shelter and peace.
Sunday evening was the annual MVC youth missions auction. Hear from our youth staff about the event and how much money was raised to support missions and our summer internship program.
As we move into Lent, now is the time to consider giving up "our way" for a "better way."
Last week MVC sent a team of people to Costa Rica with Corner of Love to serve refugees from Nicaragua. Hear some initial reflections from the trip.
As a congregation we are in a time of prayer and fasting. Learn more about this and consider if you are "in."
When we grieve something deeply it can provide great motivation to invest in bringing about change in that particular area, i.e. humanitarian aid, medical research, foster parenting, etc. What would it look like to be a church that is motivated by the thi...
Worship is more than just singing a song, it's a condition of the heart. What would it look like to live a life of worship?
Here about our upcoming Family Movie Night, small groups, and the great volunteers serving in our Childrens Ministry.
Hear about the exciting new sermon series starting this Sunday MVC, listen to some music, and enjoy some fun conversation.
It's a new year! Consider selecting a specific word as a theme to help guide your goals and resolutions for 2019.
During the season of Advent we anticipate the coming of Christ. But what if we were to live a life of advent? What if we were to live a life anticipating and expecting God to do things in and through us?
A Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic movie, but have you every noticed the symbolic action Linus takes when sharing what Christmas is all about? Hear reflections on this powerful action and what it might mean for you.
A lot of local outreach has taken place over the last couple weeks. Pastor Mark shares all that has been done and how you can be outreaching during this upcoming Advent season.
The Pulse goes on the road to the Society of Biblical Literature conference and we sit down with Dr. Julien Smith and Dr. Jace Broadhurst to workshop our upcoming sermon series, Jesus on Every Page.
Blessing a child, is a special and powerful thing for a parent to do. Hear some reasons why blessings are significant, and how you can begin doing this in your own home.
We launched a new discipleship strategy in September. Hear how things have been going over the last several weeks.
This week we spend some time getting to know our youth ministry directors and catching up on some great upcoming events.
Here about our upcoming sermon series, "Less Is More," a few fall traditions, and some other funny randomness.
Developing the practice of studying Scripture can be hard. Here are five simple steps to help you begin your Bible study journey.
Today we brag on some special people and ministry groups that are doing important ministry.
The school year is starting and we want to be in prayer for New Life Christian Preschool. Hear a few of the ways you can be praying for our preschool.
Get a rundown of many of the exciting things happening at Maple Valley Church in September!
This Sunday we launch a new sermon series called, NEXT: Growing a Culture of Discipleship. Hear a little bit about our plans for discipleship at MVC.
Faith is a foundational part of our walk with God...but sometimes it can be challenging.
This week we sit down with our summer interns to talk about their experience serving in children's and youth ministry.
There are so many exciting and encouraging things happening around MVC and we want to tell you about them!
It's easy to get caught up in looking towards the next thing, but there is great value in paying attention to the here and now.
There is a lot happening around MVC this summer. Hear about some of the highlights to mark on your calendar.
Hear some parting thoughts from Nick Longmire as is prepares to preach his final sermon at MVC and head east of the mountains to do ministry.
Exciting things are happening around the church including a new name! Listen to find out what the name will be!
This week we sit down with Carter Galgano our Interim Worship Director. Hear what he's been up to, what he's excited about during his time with us this summer, and where God is taking him next.
Pastor Pete interviews David and asks him questions about MVPC's exciting new discipleship strategy and mission statement.
What would it look like to be a church that creates environments for people in pain? This is one of the important questions taken away from the Orange Conference last week and the subject we're wrestling with on the Pulse.
We're heading to the Orange Conference! Hear why we're flying across the country to go to a conference and how you can be praying for our team.
Staff and Elders are retreating! Hear why we're getting away and how you can be praying for us.
Pastor Pete shares about our new sermon series, "A Life of Joy," which explores the book of Philippians.
Hear about the exciting news in the Longmire family as they follow God's call to a new ministry opportunity.
Reflections on discipleship from a road trip to Bellingham, WA with Pastor Pete DellaSantina.
Billy Graham left behind an incredible legacy of faith. What type of legacy are you leaving?
Pastor Pete is in the house and officially on the job. Catch up with our new Senior Pastor and hear how he is settling in at MVPC.
We are so blessed to have Pastor Frank Barker serving as our Interim Senior Pastor. Take a few moments to get to know him better.
It's easy to get caught up in our own schedules and priorities and miss out on the opportunities around us to share God's truth with those who are seeking to know about Him. But what if we took the time...
Hear some great insights and favorite memories about Christmas from two amazing MVPC kids.
Praise is so foundational to who we are and yet we can forget to live lives of praise. This week's episode challenges us to be full of praise, especially during this season of Advent.
Learn about a few of our favorite Christmas traditions and consider starting a few of your own.
All to often we view charity as simply meeting the needs of someone going through a difficult circumstance. But what if charity was more than that...
As we near Thanksgiving, consider these 5 ways to be intentional about thinking about the things you are thankful for.
It's only October but now is the time to start preparing for Advent. These 5 suggestions will help you be proactive in creating a meaningful Advent season.
Hear Children's Ministry Director, Sarah Goodale, share about the exciting new curriculum being used in Kidventure this fall!
Learn Ken Sande's "SERVE" principles from our Relational Wisdom Seminar. They will change they way you interact with others. For more information about Relational Wisdom check out their website!
It's so easy to hurry through our day, but God wants something else. He wants us to slow down, to allow him to lead and work through us. He wants us to be "unhurried leaders."
There are so many great things going on at MVPC this fall! Get a run down of some of our upcoming events!
Fall small groups will begin shortly! Here are five reasons to consider joining a group if you are not already in one.
Get up to speed on the exciting things happening in our Worship Arts ministry this fall!
We have had an incredible summer with our children's, youth and worship ministry interns. Hear some of their internship highlights!
It's hot outside, but there are ways to beat the heat and serve other. Check out these 10 tips!
Two VBS campers reflect on their experience this week. They are real, honest and awfully funny!
God calls all of us to something, but sometimes it's difficult to figure out what that "something" might be. These ten questions can help you discern what God is calling you to.
Hear about all of the fun taking place in children's ministry this summer from CM Director Sarah Goodale and our incredible summer interns!
Get up to speed on the exciting things taking place in youth ministry this summer, including an introduction to the youth ministry interns, details on cherry sales and an update on "baby Longmire."
Here are five prayers you can be praying for our summer interns as they serve MVPC and the Maple Valley community!
Looking for some great books to read this summer? Check out these five recommendations!
There are a lot of different views on sexual ethics. However, this week Pastor David will be preaching on Biblical sexual ethics. Episode 15 will provide you a brief preview of what will be discussed in greater detail on Sunday.
Spiritual experiences...do you you ever stop to consider what events or activities are "spiritual experiences" for you? Those moments that provide you with a glimpse in to who God is. Those moments that bring you closer to God.
Here about this year's great youth garage sale and why we keep doing this event year after year.
What do Serve Sunday and springboard diving have in common? Take a listen and find out!
MVPC's Worship Director Sarah Klute, follows up last Sunday's sermon on worship, by answering a few more important questions about what worship is and why it is so important for us as Christians.
Life gets busy, but are you taking steps to find healthy life rhythms? These 5 steps will help you maintain rhythm, or get you back on track if you have lost a healthy life rhythm.
Serve Sunday is coming up on May 7th. Get a preview of the projects available to you and hear why Serve Sunday is so important.
Pastor David shares a teaser of what you can expect in our Easter sermon. We would love to have you worship with us Easter Sunday!
Preview the three studies recommended for small groups to select from for their spring small group study.
This week we begin year three of our Generation to Generation campaign to refresh our facility and retire our debt. Get up to date on the latest information and learn what you can do to help us finish strong.
MVPC's Children's Ministry Director Sarah Goodale, shares some helpful insights related to the idea of "Faith at Home" and our exciting new "Compass Point" classes.
Looking for a great read? Saturate by Jeff Vanderstelt is a fantastic book about living missionally. He provides some challenging principles along with encouraging stories and tangible practices.
In episode 2 of The Pulse, we share five areas of focus to help you grow as a disciple of Christ.
The Pulse of MVPC officially launches! Get to know a little bit about our new podcast and hear three practices that can help Lent be a spiritually significant season for you and your family.