Newsong Church OC: Recent Episodes
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We are a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church in Orange County whose mission is to zealously love God and the misfits of this world even in the midst of pain and discomfort.
Jane shares about a key way she sees God currently at work – breaking shame, and ushering people into freedom.
What is our mission in life? To love God, and love our neighbors. It doesn't require a job change or traveling across the world – Dave shows us how we can live this out right in our own backyard.
Jesus said he only did what he saw his Father doing – Kent's message gives us some practical ways we can live by that same strategy.
You might be in circumstances you wish would change, but don't underestimate the power of staying where you are and embracing the people right in front of you.
Dave G. explains how we can better hear the voice of God by engagining in deeper, meaningful relationships. It's the model of Jesus: Adapt. Root. Love. Show Up.
Our new Staycation series is all about seeing God at work in our local context – Kent kicks it off by preparing our eyes to have new vision through gratitude.
In a world full of so many external pressures and distractions, Sherol shows how we can stay grounded in our humanity. Check it out!
Chris Seay wraps up our series by inviting us into some new rhythms of connection. Hope this helps you be more present with God and others!
Michelle Jones gives us a strategy for navigating the technological wilderness – let attachment and affection drive our action.
The empathy modeled by Jesus is motivated by love, expressed in our presence, and embodied by grace and truth.
Kent discusses how our attention has become fragmented – how do we quiet our minds to better hear from God?
God cares about the rhythms of our life, and wants us to find rest as we move toward greater dependence on him.
Janice Yu is the perfect voice for Mother's Day – a spiritual mom of Newsong showing us how God can take even our lowest moments and make them part of a lasting legacy.
Skye continues our new series with an invitation: to open up our eyes and ears to be present for the spectacle happening around us.
Our world has been reshaped by screens – impacting our minds, relationships, and identity. We hope this series helps us explore how to follow Jesus with greater presence, deeper community, and renewed minds in a distracted age.
Maribel wraps up our series sharing her own experience of restoration – proof that the story is never over for any of us.
Throughout this season we've been zooming in on Peter to see the resurrection through his eyes. The hope Peter discovered is offered to us as well.
Thank you Dave G. for an awesome Easter message! Remember: no matter what you're going through today, Jesus is nearer than you think.
Palm Sunday confronts us with a question: is Jesus changing you into His image, or are you changing Jesus into yours? Skye leads us into Holy Week and prepares us to be true followers of Jesus.
Darryl helps get us ready for Easter with a word from John 19. The road to the cross is paved with divine contrasts – this message shows us how to become participants in the story as we follow in Jesus' footsteps.
How do we understand God's love in the middle of dark, confusing times? Kent Dunnington helps us grapple with this question – listen to his message here!
Shane Claiborne was the perfect voice for LOVE Sunday! This is more than just a message – let's take these words and live them out everywhere we go.
John 9 presents another case of how Jesus loves. He covers our shame, silences our inner critic, and opens our eyes to see our belovedness. I hope this series is helping you believe that!
Jesus shows us a love that protects the vulnerable, a model for how to be a safe place for people who feel condemned. Check out Darryl's message to hear how it's done!
Rev. Ivan Pitts shows us what love looks like in action – it sees the need, chooses to participate, and satisfies completely.
Faith often starts with a seed of belief that turns to action. Hope this message from Dave G. inspires you to get moving!
Do you know anyone that when you're present with them, you feel like you've got their full attention? Chris Seay gives us two examples: Jesus and Mister Rogers. Hopefully being seen with those kind of eyes allows us to love others the same way.
Jesus meets us in our desperation and our disillusionment. What would it look like for you to take one step toward him and see what happens?
The way of Jesus is love, and it's a love that draws near when people are having a hard time. Love says: your problem is my problem.
Rev. Ivan Pitts wraps up our Starry Night series with an invitation for all of us to be a light in the darkness.
The life of Mary redefines what we might think about God's favor, proving that the unlikeliest people can be part of accomplishing His purposes. Thank you for this message, Courtney!
This week was National Christmas Lights Day! Perfect for our new series "Starry Night," with Matthew 5 inviting US to be the Christmas lights.
Dave G. takes us into Thanksgiving week with a different perspective on the trials we face in life. We have so much to be grateful for – we love you Dave!
Skye talks about Christian Nationalism, and presents a vision for how the church can respond in the midst of divided times.
As a church, we want to hear from lots of different voices. And when we disagree? We stay together. Thank you Kent!
This week was a reminder: sometimes we will be overwhelmed in life. Darryl wraps up our SIMPLE series with a few truths to hold onto when those moments come.
Executive Pastor Rehana Rodriguez gives us 3 keys to a lighter life: Trust Him, Remember Them, and Believe it's for You. Thank you for sharing, Rehana!
How do we experience wholeness? Faith is made whole by moving, seeing and returning to give thanks – listen to Dave's entire message here!
Stillness sounds simple, but it goes against the busy, distracted culture we live in. Courtney creates space for us to experience what it really means.
Dave G. shares "a simple plan for interrupted lives" – it starts with being ready to find the opportunity in the midst of disruption. Check out the whole message here!
We're called to love God and love people – we can't do one without the other. It's a love that must be without hypocrisy and offered to everyone – listen to Skye and Dave G. as they share more about what it means for us to live this out.
Nick Roach continues our Simple series with an invitation to shift our perspective – how can we focus on the things that matter for eternity? Thank you Nick!
Redemptive resistance is more than just keeping peace – it's making it. Jesus showed us how it's done: break down walls and build bridges.
Jesus is not the mascot of nationalism or our comfort – he's a God who steps into the margins and shows us how to radically welcome the outsider. So proud of all the ways we get to live this out together!
God has given us good news to proclaim – it requires us to confront injustice wherever people are oppressed, so that freedom can flow everywhere.
An encounter with Jesus inspires hope. It causes us to dream and long for something different, and moves us into action. Let's go into this week with hearts full of hope!
Jesus reveals a new model of leadership, inviting us to take the low road of service instead of clinging to power or status. Thank you Roy for sharing!
Does God think people are toxic? Skye Jethani shares a life-changing truth about God's actual perspective of us and what motivates him to engage with those others would choose to avoid.
All Church Picnic is a picture of what Newsong is all about – how church happens wherever we eat, share and play. Here's to being Newsong everyday, everywhere we go!
Our new series will focus on who Jesus really is – how he embraced the outsider, uplifted the marginalized, and led in humility. Check out how Dave G. kicked it off!
What does it look like to have zeal in the midst of our suffering? Kent Dunnington wraps up this series by showing the surprising connection between zeal and lament.
When you see destruction all around you, what do you do? Vision can emerge from the ruins if we have the zeal to create and rebuild.
In Luke 10, Jesus shares a secret to life: love comes from the margins, where full life isn’t about being religious – it’s being merciful.
This series is for anyone whose passion has cooled. How do we rekindle the fire inside of us? Check out Dave's message to learn more!
How do we keep our zeal and fire for God going? Spoiler alert: it's not what you think.
Benny and Janice Yu are part of our global family and an amazing example of what it means to have hearts on fire. As they share in this message, the key to all the work they do is saying YES every day. It’s your simple “yes” that God is looking for!
For Mother's Day, we honor the moms by celebrating a woman from Scripture who didn't follow the rules. Here's to having the zeal to choose love over religion!
"God is closer than you think." Dave G. takes us back to Acts 2, and the dreams that are made possible by the Holy Spirit.
If you had a one-word focus for your life, what would it be? Dave talks about how a zeal for knowing Jesus surpasses everything – check it out!
Dave G. takes us into our brand new series, Zeal: Hearts on Fire. Hope this sets off some sparks in your soul!
Dave wraps up our Resistance series with a message of hope – the end is the beginning as we follow the way of the Lamb. Happy Easter Week!
Grateful for how this series turns our eyes to the Jesus of the 2nd coming – the Jesus that’s going to come and set the world right.
How do we live as dissidents in the midst of a broken empire? By following King Jesus more than we follow the narratives of this world.
What does it mean to love Jesus more than our own lives? Revelation is an invite to follow and trust him no matter what, living with courage in the face of fear.
Skye issued himself a challenge for this message: that at the end, we would actually be grateful for the wrath of God. Listen to see if he pulled it off!
What defines true greatness? Revelation gives us a clue: the representative of the kingdom of heaven is a Lamb, full of humility, gentleness, and sacrificial love. Dave G. shares about how to follow his lead.
The purpose of Revelation is to comfort and inspire those who follow Jesus. It's not about being afraid – it's about being a dissident.
Dr. Soong-Chan Rah kicks off our new series with a challenge to counter the narrative of empire. We do this by showing compassion, mercy and justice just the way Jesus did – that's the way the church shines brightest.
Dave G. wraps up our Embracing Joy series inviting us into a new mindset. It's about focusing on Jesus and following his way to inspire us to run our own race.
Can we find joy in the midst of suffering? It starts with how we define joy. Joy is a radical act of defiance that is grounded in an unshakeable hope that everything is gonna be all right.
The encounter in John 4 can be our story too – where Jesus sees, knows and affirms us, and offers us living water that will never run dry.
Every person is created in the image of God and called to represent him everywhere they go. Skye talks about the joy that we can find as we fulfill this calling!
We are called into dynamic relationships and meaningful connection. Check out this message from Jane Hong-Guzman de Leon for some practical ways to live it out!
Joy comes in relationship, through our commitments to God and each other. Let's commit to Christ, Community and Cause in 2025!
Dave leads us into 2025 with a new series on joy – no matter what we face this year, we can have joy knowing God will never leave us alone.
This message is an encouragement for anyone who feels weak – you're in the perfect place to display God's strength.
Christmas is all about how Jesus embodied love and made his home among us, revealing God's grace and truth to the world.
How do you have joy when you’ve experienced deep pain in your life? Joy comes when we are found by God and we receive his invitation of love.
As we think about advent, what does it mean to live in a space of anticipation? Hope this message helps you find real peace!
Dave kicks off our series by showing us how Jesus fights: not with swords and violence, but bringing peace and healing to any situation.
Happy Thanksgiving week! You want to move toward gratitude? It’s the action of generosity that brings you to that place. Hope this message helps reset your mind!
In the wake of this election in these very divided times, how should we be thinking about empathy and showing concern for one another?
In a time of chaos and darkness, God can give you a dream or a vision to propel you into what is next for you.
Our disappointments don't derail our dreams – God can meet us there and restore the original vision he has for us.
What is the X-Factor for seeing whatever vision God has given you actually fulfilled? Check out Dave's message and let's start living the dream!
Benny & Janice have seen God's vision for Mexico City and draw from that experience to show us how to step into God-sized dreams.
Are you happy? This Sunday's verse gives us some wisdom to find a real answer that question – great to have you back, Jimmy!
Celebrating 30 years of God's faithfulness to Newsong. Here's to all the visions and dreams that he has for us ahead!
Darryl Brumfield shows us how much impact can be made if we are willing to mix what little we have with all that God is. Here's to 30 years of experiencing this at Newsong!
Jennifer Koh talks about the emotions we face as we serve in areas of injustice, and how they can be sparks to fuel good work.
Rev. Ivan Pitts speaks about God’s interdimensional love, which includes all people and reaches even to our darkest places.
We don’t go to the margins to change people. We go to the margins because Jesus is there, and when we meet him there we are all transformed.
What a blessing to have Shane Claiborne as part of the extended Newsong family, especially at this crucial moment in our country. He reminds us that our true hope is not in a party or any person other than Jesus.
Jason Park shares his story and how it connects to a key passage at the heart of Newsong, an invitation for all of us to come home and find healing.
Dave Brubaker talks about following Jesus as a path of downward mobility, and the secret to joy that can be found along the way.
Our Soul Talk series continues with a message from Hanne Fellers – thank you Hanne for sharing your story!
Dr. Sherol Chen shows us how the ability to think and be curious expands our capacity to love God with our entire minds.
Think about the miracles of the Bible – which is the greatest one of all? Dave wraps up our series with an answer that can set us free.
Fitting with the title of the series, this week's message is about seeing. Please be praying as the book launches July 23!
Steven Kim teaches us how to stand with people in trauma, showing them the shape of God's heart in the midst of pain.
God is "Father to the fatherless and defender of widows" – let him fill the gaps of your life and reframe what home and joy look like.
Dave G. kicks off our new series with a message full of wonder – it's about responding to Jesus' invitation to have the humility of children.
Dave Gibbons introduces Tedashii to give us a true picture of collaboration. Thank you @tedashii for sharing your music and wisdom!
God is a father to the fatherless, filling the gaps in our lives with a love that surpasses anything this world has to offer.
The Bible properly interpreted is God’s primary source for guidance, but it's not the only way he speaks. Stay tuned to his voice always!
MJ Aguilar talks about a famous verse in Joshua, and the family values that define our Home of the Misfits.
Steven Kim from Project Kinship continues our Home of the Misfits series with a message about loving the other.
Rev. Ivan Pitts leads this talk about Third Way with a reminder: it’s not about what we stand for or what we stand against – it’s about who we stand with.
Sylvia Kim is an expert in advocacy and the perfect person to honor the queens in our Newsong family. Let's go use our power for good!
Dave brings us back to Newsong's origin story – it all started with Psalm 40, and we're still living in the evolution of innovation.
We naturally flow into what is comfortable and easy. Dave points us to the value we can find in the wilderness – check it out!
Charissa Allen leads us through the messy process of rupture and repair, giving us practical tools to restore connection with one another.
What does it mean to be "deep"? It's not about being more religious – it's about listening to God and following his model of love.
Our spiritual address has changed. We’ve been set free – now the rest of our mind, heart and spirit needs to be aligned with this truth.
Happy Easter! This morning is all about the resurrection, and how it has the power to bring us to life with Jesus.
Rev. Ivan Pitts takes us back to Isaiah 58, to show how righteousness and justice is about seeing the Imago Dei in every human being.
Church shouldn't be a place where we just pretend everything's fine. Dave G. leads us into some deeper sharing about our pain and how it can turn into power, a gift and a guide.
Dr. Sherol Chen continues our "Home of the Misfits" series with a design principle from Jesus – how to love God with all your soul.
We can't talk about Newsong values without highlighting 3rd Culture – the adaptability that enables us to love, learn & serve in any context.
Steven Kim has good news for those of us who struggle to fit in at church – about a love that transforms us and moves us toward God and obedience.
Pastor Cue takes us back to Acts 1:8 and the power we have to be witnesses as we follow Jesus to Skid Row and beyond.
God’s way is responsive. The key word is SEEING – we observe what God is doing, and then join in with his work.
Welcome to the Home of the Misfits! This series is all about Newsong values, starting with following Jesus's example for loving our neighbor.
What does the word "blessed" mean, and who does God consider blessed? Jose's own story gives us a powerful picture of what that looks like – check it out!
Rev. Ivan Pitts continues our series with a question: in the midst of uncertain times, can you see God’s glory all around you?
Chris Seay takes us into 2024 with a great word about the Word. Looking at our world, we need the Bible to guide us now more than ever – check out the whole message here!
Happy New Year! How do we move on from the old to create the new? Hope this message helps launch you into new life!
Dave G. closes out the year showing us how to tend our garden – creating space for life to thrive in 2024. Listen here and have a Happy New Year!
Brubaker alway says, “The fairy tale is true." But does that work in real life? Even in the midst of your fears, do you believe this?
What do you do when you feel alone? When no one gets you? Dave G. points us to the one who does and invites us to turn to him.
Ivan Pitts kicks off December talking about the greatest gift ever: GRACE, the divine favor that none of us deserve.
When do you know it’s time to plant a seed? If you’re feeling stuck, how do you get moving? Here's a message from Dave G. all about how to start something new as we look ahead to 2024!
What are you worried about right now? Dave G. offers some practical advice to deal with it as we pursue God's kingdom.
Steven Kim continues our series with a message about how our PRAYERS can plant seeds of hope that blossom through our faith.
When you think of the word HOPE, what comes to mind? What was a time in your life when you were filled with hope? What are some ways we can instill that hope in others?
The church should be an example of how to have tough conversations with people you might disagree with. Dave G. talks about soil as the secret to becoming better listeners – listen to the message here!
Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we are all seeds with stories that show the power of God to encourage others.
What kinds of seeds are we sowing? Abe invites us to become peacemakers at a time where the world needs it more than ever.
Dave teaches how burial can become the birthplace of blessing – with life growing in the dark and hiddenness as a prelude to harvest.
"They buried us, but they didn't know we were seeds." Steven Kim talks about how a buried seed transforms into a cherished seed.
Dave G. shares from Isaiah 6 to show us how God can give us vision in the midst of death, even turning it into the birth of new life.
Dave G. takes us to Psalm 1 to explain how a tree can be our role model, then introduces us to Mike Fiore to show us how to live it out.
"Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." Listen to how Jimmy brings these words of Jesus into our latest series!
Dave G. kicks off our new series SEEDS with a question: how do you live a life that overflows with abundance?
What’s holding you back to experiencing FREEDOM? Dave G. shares the secret sauce that will help set us free.
Dave G. guides us toward being more present and more fruitful, with a mindset that leads to breakthrough. Check out what he shared here!
Dr. Alex Gee is back to help us better understand righteous anger and how it can be used to accomplish God's purposes.
Dr. Alex Gee continues our Last Words series with a personal invitation to "take hold of that for which God took hold of us."
Steven Kim from Project Kinship joins our LAST WORDS series to give us a powerful picture of what community is all about.
What an inspiring Sunday. So grateful for our partnership with World Vision – check out the entire message from Peter Mutabazi here!
As you listen to this, ask yourself: How do you see God? If we have the wrong picture of who God is, everything else will be off. Thank you Chris for helping us get back into alignment with his heart!
Dave G. leads us into a new series called Last Words, and it starts with a question: what are you full of?
Dave G. takes us on a deep dive into Romans 8 to show how being controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.
Dave Brubaker highlights a Father's Day prayer that also includes a blueprint to guide us as we build a house for Christ to dwell in.
In Luke 10, Jesus gives us the X Lesson for life: Loving God and loving your neighbor. We can’t do one without the other.
Romans 14 helps us navigate an important AND question: when faced with controversial issues, how do we figure out what’s right and wrong?
Jesus is "pioneer AND perfecter” of our story – we look back to see his example to follow, and we look forward to see him finishing the work.
Rev. Ivan Pitts presents a tough AND question: Can you have deep pain and still operate in a characteristic of love expressed in forgiveness?
Linda helps us honor the moms and also has a message for everyone who has a mom... yep, that's all of us.
Dave starts our new series giving us the Jesus model of AND – he showed us how to BE the gospel, not just talk about the gospel.
When God has a plan, he partners with his people to overcome enemies and keep his promises. How might God be wanting to partner with you?
What's the story of your life? The book of James provides us with a secret weapon for how to reclaim our joy in the midst of a toxic culture.
MJ defines Anomaly as “a deviation from the norm” – normal keeps us safe, but it’s the risk of following Jesus that keeps us alive.
So grateful for this wonderful celebration of Easter, and the new life we get to experience through Jesus. He is Risen!
The story of Zacchaeus gives hope to anomalies – Jesus pursues us, and cares more about your heart’s direction than where you’ve been.
MJ gives us the true meaning of "anomaly," redefining what a follower of Jesus looks like and showing us who we're meant to love.
Is there something missing in your life? The book of Daniel gives us an X-Factor to take us out of our normal ecosystem of spirituality.
How do we stay young even as we grow older? Dave helps us stay more childlike, more joyful, and more full of wonder no matter what our age.
This series is called Basics, but today is about how God’s favorite qualities about you are the “Extra” parts.
If you want to grow in your relationship with God, don't miss this: breakthroughs happen as we love someone who is not like us.
Dave defines joy in a way that can be a game-changer for all of us: "a state of mind where I’m home filled with love, power, and acceptance."
There is a key ingredient that can be the difference between average and greatness – listen to Jimmy to find out more!
Getting back to basics means remembering who you are: a child of God who's been blessed with a Spirit-empowered gift to impact the world.
So many areas of our lives require patience and grace – patience with ourselves, our co-workers, the people we love, and even with God. Linda gives us some guidelines for how to wait on God as he works on our behalf.
Dr. Alex Gee continues our BASICS series with a call to obedience – not because of a love of rules but out of worship and love for God.
Dave G. offers some counterintuitive wisdom for 2023: when life gets complicated and you’re not sure how to move forward, think like a child.
Dave G. kicks off our Basics series with the number one thing we need to understand as we go into 2023: how to listen to God.
Merry Christmas, Newsong! We hope this is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and have church wherever you are. So grateful to celebrate with you!
Dave G. shares what Christmas is all about: Jesus moving into the neighborhood to bring heaven down to us.
Courtney digs into Psalm 139 to remind us of our original design – the core foundation of who we are that no one can take away.
Luke 15 shows what The Way of the One looks like – a revelation to a world of lonely, anxious people that they’re worth leaving everything for.
Dave kicks off our new Christmas series with the story before the story, helping us appreciate the preparation that leads to the destination.
How do we calm our brains in the midst of all the information and trauma that is coming at us daily? Do we choose avoidance or presence?
Do you feel stressed? Abe has some encouragement for us: You’re not alone – even Jesus knows what this feels like.
Dave G. is joined by Dr. Earl Henslin to discuss how God can help us deal with challenges to our mental health.
“Life moves in the direction of your strongest thought.” MJ helps us pause to think about what we're thinking about and where those thoughts will take us.
Bru sits down with Heather Kwak from World Relief to discuss what it looks like to maintain mental health even in the midst of crisis.
There's a war going on in your mind on a daily basis. The question is: will you believe man's report, or the truth God has spoken about you?
Jimmy helps us not only destigmatize the conversation about mental health, but place a crucial emphasis on mental health as part of our spiritual formation.
The church often struggles to talk about mental health, but this series will take us back to how the Bible itself guides us to “love the Lord our God with all our mind.”
Shane wraps up our series with 2 things we can believe without a doubt: God is love and Jesus is the full revelation of what love looks like.
Jimmy sheds some new light on a familiar passage to help us understand the priorities of Jesus – those the crowds pushed away, he pulled in.
Paul was one of the greatest Christian leaders, yet he still had doubts about himself. Dave invites us to admit this conflict and live surrendered to God’s spirit.
Jimmy Bae helps us navigate the seasons of our lives, and recognize the truths we can hold onto in the midst of it all.
Mike Park continues our series with Romans 8:28-29, comparing life to a puzzle and showing us how to respond when the pieces don't fit.
Janice shares how Jesus meets us in our doubt, giving us a lamp for our feet with enough light to take the next step with him.
Dr. Alex Gee takes us back to the Emmaus Road to show how doubt can be an invitation for God to step in and turn us from darkness to light.
Linda reminds us even in the midst of our doubts, God is still loving, protecting and working on our miracle.
Dave G. kicks off our new series, showing how doubt can be a catalyst toward curiosity, new action and greater faith.
This is Jesus addressing our practical kitchen table talk. People, possessions, worry – and how we can walk with purpose through it all.
Jimmy takes us back to 1 Kings 19 to reveal how God calls us deeper so that he can care for every aspect of our lives.
Dave shares some “secret sauce” about how to live a life of joy, peace and power as we experience God’s presence with us.
Undignified means living for God, not for man. Charis wraps up our series with an invitation to value identity over image.
Dave and his daughter Karis bless the dads with a reminder from John 5:19 – “we only do what we see the Father doing.” He shows us the way.
What are the underpinnings that allow a person to be undignified? Darryl helps us see how focusing on the right audience changes everything.
This story is a moment where Jesus shows us the true meaning of undignified – defending the vulnerable in the face of accusers.
Linda gives us a picture of the undignified journey, where we're willing to do whatever it takes to receive our name and identity from God.
Dave G. teaches what it means to have an unoffendable heart – caring less about what people think, and more about receiving God's power.
Jesus showed us what undignified action should look like – lowering ourselves in order to stand in solidarity with marginalized people.
Executive Pastor Rehana Rodriguez shares wisdom from generations of strong women who gave us a model for how to rise up.
David was called a man after God’s own heart, and one characteristic that set him apart is the word that defines our new series: UNDIGNIFIED.
Easter brings us the promise of life over death and a hope that never gives up. He is risen!
Dr. Sherol Chen leads us into Palm Sunday, showing how the integration of faith and work allows us to love God with all our mind.
Patricia DeWit invites us to build our lives based on Colossians 2 – deeply rooted and well-constructed upon Jesus.
Patricia DeWit is part of our global family, and her conversation with Dave G. speaks to so much of what Newsong (and creativity) is all about.
Sutan Amrull is the brother of our Executive Pastor Rehana Amrull Rodriguez, but the world knows him as Raja, a creative, a make-up artist for America's Next Top Model, and the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3. We were honored to have Sutan with us to share his Create story.
Dave G.'s conversation with Sutan gives us some insight into creativity, and the hard work of flowing as we follow Jesus.
Sutan Amrull is the brother of our Executive Pastor Rehana Amrull Rodriguez, but the world knows him as Raja, a creative, a make-up artist for America's Next Top Model, and the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3. We were honored to have Sutan with us to share his Create story.
Dave G.'s conversation with Sutan gives us some insight into creativity, and the hard work of flowing as we follow Jesus.
Dave sits down with Gabriella and JonCarlos to talk about dreams, and how to deal with what might hold us back from seeing them come true.
Dave G. introduces us to Danny Kim, an entrepreneur putting kingdom principles into practice to impact business and education.
For his milestone 60th Birthday celebration, Dave gives us the gift – the secret to fully living right now.
There’s so much power in a moment. Gabriel shows us how the world can be completely changed in one moment when Jesus shows up.
No matter what storm you may be in, Linda's message shows us how to have hope and peace to our inner life.
Sanctification is a big word but Jimmy helps break it down, inviting us to put on some new clothes that help us look more like Jesus.
Abe Park continues our Create series in Ezekiel, highlighting God’s promise to give his people a new heart.
Jimmy goes to John 11 to address a key question: Why are some of us not seeing breakthrough in our lives? What will it take to bring about a new season?
Darryl takes us to Revelation 21, showing how this picture of the "by & by" is relevant for the here & now.
Pastor Cue continues the CREATE series talking about how God creates UNITY by destroying the old system that divided us.
Dave G. kicks off our new series for 2022 with two questions: 1) What's gotta go? 2) What do we need to create? So excited to see how we answer that in the coming year!
Dave G. brought the message to our Christmas celebration – a reminder of the miracle that started in the manger.
"Christmas through the eyes of a child" means seeing God's story in a fresh way that attaches our humanity to his holiness.
Adam Thomason is a filmmaker, a writer, and an adjunct professor at Kilns College where he teaches on the History of Human Rights and Justice. It was such a blessing to have him lead us into “Christmas through the eyes of a child" with an invitation to live in radical generosity.
Dave G. wraps up the Child series talking about FAITH – this whole year is about helping us recover the eyes of a child so we can see the magic all around us.
Are you fully present? Dave G. shares how the parable of the soils can teach us to be still and let God give us eyes for what really matters.
Abe Park takes us into Hebrews 11, helping us see our walk with Jesus reflected in the journey of foreigners and strangers throughout history.
Youth Pastor Jimmy Bae unpacks an important aspect of being like a child, and how it's made possible by our relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Bru is all dressed up for the Child series, with a special message for the kids joining for our family service.
World Relief is a partner and part of the Newsong family – listen as experts share what they see on the ground and how we can get involved.
Dave G. sits down with Pastor Cue to discuss the ways he is creating justice through creative expressions in Skid Row.
Family Life Pastor Abe Park continues the Child series, helping us see how being unimportant, dependent, and vulnerable can be a good thing.
Dave G. continues the Child series, inviting us to look at fear with different eyes as we ask God for the faith to see what he sees.
Newsong Youth Pastor Jimmy Bae shared a word based on youth leader Luke Shen’s favorite passage, Luke 15:4-7. Hopefully it helps church people in the 99 have a heart for the 1.
Dave G. interviews of Julia Choi, a longtime core leader of our Mom's Group, showing us the secret to overcoming anxiety with joy.
Dave G. introduces our theme word for the coming year: Child. Hope it inspires us to play in God's kingdom with humility and curiosity.
Dave G. connects us to Kelly Aalseth's story, giving us an example of what it means to encounter Jesus in the midst of pain.
Maribel and Michael show us a example of God’s faithfulness, and how our relationship with him can make us fearless.
If you've ever wondered about what is God's will for your life, Abe Park and Karla Rios find it through Karla's favorite verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Thank you Karla for showing us what this passage looks like in your life.
Loc and Christina Ta showed us what 2 Corinthians 4 looks like in their story – a powerful picture of hope in Christ that helps us never give up.
Newsong Youth Pastor Jimmy Bae shared on love this past Sunday, based on Natalie Zamarripa’s favorite passage of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. He challenged us all that love starts with patience – love is willing to suffer a long time for people.
Stephanie Walton joins Dave G. to share about her favorite verse, Colossians 3:12, and how to live it out with compassion, kindness and gentleness. Remember: love covers everything. When in doubt, just ask, “What would love do?”
Founder of El Pozo de Vida, Benny Yu is part of our Newsong family in Mexico City, and a global partner in the fight against human trafficking. In honor of the Us series, Benny widens the lens on Luke 15, helping us see how we can collectively promote kingdom culture.
Dave G. shares a great word based on Ana & Nathan’s favorite verses, Proverbs 3:5-6. We pray that this truth helps you lean in and trust in the Lord.
NSY Pastor Jimmy Bae is joined by a young sage Grace Ingalls to discuss her favorite passage, Hebrews 11:1. Thank you Grace for sharing your story and modeling the life of faith!
Dave Gibbons kicks off the ‘Us’ series, highlighting the real treasures at the heart of Newsong: our people. This week features a special interview with Rehana & Tyson Rodriguez.
Dr. Charles Dorsey brought a powerful word for Father's Day on healing TOGETHER. He showed us how to break down walls and step into healthiness as a family.
Dave Chae shares how Jesus wants to turn us all into fishermen – he invites us on a mission to help pull people into life, with unforced rhythms of grace that allow us to live freely and lightly with him.
What does real love look like? Dave G. gives us some Uncommon perspective on how we can bring that love to the world.
Spiritual Formation Pastor Ed Salas starts his message with a reality check: “Change is the Air We Breathe.” He then turns to Scripture to provide some UNCOMMON ways to navigate the changes we can expect in life.
The world needs a new introduction to the church’s good news. Dave G. takes us to the desert to show us some UNCOMMON principles of sharing about Jesus, helping us speak the truth in love and engage in civil discourse in a supernatural way.
Dave continues our Uncommon series with an invitation to be like the tree in Psalm 1 – standing tall, deeply rooted, and paying attention. Hope this inspires you to carry yourself with confidence as a child of God.
Maribel brought a Mother's Day blessing from the story of Joseph. It gives us a model for how to respond when we face the challenging aspects of family life together, and shows us the way God can use even our lowest moments to accomplish kingdom purposes.
Jimmy Bae gave us the perfect intro into our Uncommon series. As we open up our lives again, we want to go forward in a new way. In church, that means shifting our mindset to be 100% motivated by love over fear.
Dave G. wraps up our Renaissance series with some life-changing ways to respond when confronted with our own personal brokenness. The more light shines on us, the more God ushers us into grace and healing.
Nehemiah 1 is a foundational passage for Newsong – it reveals how God can use the painful moments in our lives, and how vision emerges from relationship. The broken structures around us are not the end of the story – let's come together in faith and start building.
Jimmy Bae continues our Renaissance series with one of the all-time great passages. Psalm 23 is a picture of new life, and how God equips us to walk through every season.
Love how this teaching was not the traditional Easter passage, but still a perfect picture of what Easter is all about: God going to the borders to show his love and bring healing to the misfits of this world.
One final question for our Elements conversation: What does it look like to be truly rich in this life? Dave Gibbons wraps up the series with a message about the soils, showing how the most fruitful life is productive as it perseveres in the face of injustice.
Only Patricia could connect Chocolate Meat, Cubism and Jesus. Along the way, she also deconstructs some of the childish thinking that religious people might have about spiritual maturity. Praying we all allow Jesus to wash our eyes so we can truly see.
God doesn't want us to become more religious; he's inviting us into a life where we dance with him. Spiritual maturity is learning how to translate the truth into love, with the Holy Spirit leading our interactions with those around us.
Our Elements series would not have been complete without digging into Philippians 3. Jimmy helps uncover the three attributes of mature faith defined here, so we can "move forward into maturity" with the mind of Christ.
Our Elements series is about how spiritual maturity is not just knowing a bunch of fancy words – it's living them out. So perfect that Linda brought it back to John 15 to show us what it looks like when these truths come to life.
When you hear the word "Elements," you might think our new series is just focused on the basic foundations of our faith. But these truths are taken to another level when we operate with the mind of Christ, using wisdom to apply them in every context of life.
"He’s the God of relationship, not just the God of outcomes. We are called to experience the heart of God even before the fulfillment happens." Thank you Courtney for sharing this message and your story! Hopefully this prayer helps carry us into the Lent season: “Even in the waiting, I’m in.”
We live in the world, but we're also called to be "not of this world.” Jimmy’s Born2 message helps us navigate this culture clash, and brings the word “EK” into our vocabulary! It’s a one-word reminder of our citizenship in the kingdom, with heaven as our destination AND our origin.
Dave shows us the treasure of being born again in God's kingdom. No matter what circumstances we face, God can give us a new set of eyes to focus on the unseen. "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day."
Get ready for some global family time as we hear from Mexico City! Janice and Benny embody Newsong’s heart through their work with El Pozo de Vida, which is just one part of their international campaign against human trafficking. This message is full of insight into the many aspects of our identity that are shaped by new birth.
We call Adam "The Professor" of our Newsong misfit academy – he shares how 2021 is a year of rebirth for him, and perfectly honors MLK weekend with this Born2 message.
“Have you ever thought that darkness is something we can outgrow?” Once again, we were so blessed by Patricia and the artistry she brings to every message. So much illumination in how she connected our natural experience of childbirth to the supernatural experience of being born again.
Our new series is all about the rebirth that Jesus invites us into – hope we all get to experience that throughout this year! Dave G. kicks it off with the original BORN2 passage that shows us how to enter the kingdom.
We ended 2020 with a message of hope, plus a song from Kaylee to help us spread our wings and fly into the new year together!
Our prayer for you during this season is JOY. Take some time this week to look around and find joy as you see God at work in the people close to you.
Merry Christmas, Newsong!
Jack and Maribel share more than just an Advent message about love – they show us a picture of what it looks like with their lives.
Jimmy Bae led us into our Advent series with this message on PEACE – all of us need this right now! As we close out 2020, praying that you feel a peace beyond understanding in the midst of it all.
Abe brought the perfect passage for us during this time. Psalm 95 was originally a song for the new year. As we look ahead to 2021, hopefully we can relate to God’s people who were returning from exile, filled with thanksgiving, and grateful for their freedom. "His presence is our reward."
For anyone who's tired of the same old church language on Sunday, hopefully hearing Dave G. use the word “magnanimous” felt refreshing. We’re called to be generous in every way: with finances, with our time, and with forgiveness – defending the one who has committed a wrong and showing our love for them.
Jennifer Koh is a law professor, attorney, and member of the Newsong community with expertise in immigration law. Hope her words inspire us to be brave as we identify with and expand our community to include those who have experienced injustice.
Dave G. shares about the disciples' experience on the road to Emmaus, and how Jesus met them in the middle of their uncertainty. Looking forward to our own divine encounter as we walk together.
Shane Claiborne with some perfectly timed words for Election Day. "Our hope is not in the donkey of the Democrats or the elephant of the GOP. Our hope is in the lamb." May our choices reflect God's upside down kingdom as we pledge allegiance to Jesus as King.
So appreciate Phil’s thoughtfulness on such a variety of topics – if you’re interested in hearing more, we strongly recommend his Holy Post podcast, especially the recent videos on Race in America. Hope this gives you a model of how to think critically with a kingdom mindset, and to engage in the most difficult conversations of culture with wisdom (and a sense of humor).
"Now is the time to experience heaven, not when we die. In the midst of the pandemic and social unrest, and in the midst of stress surrounding the election, let the shepherd of all shepherds - the guardian of our souls - lead you to quiet pastures. No matter how much chaos is around you, He leads you by still waters; because not only is He here to protect and guide you – He is here to give you rest." Amen! This is a great reminder from Dave that right NOW is the perfect time to see heaven on earth.
Love how Hebrews 11 speaks right into 2020. Faith is about having EYES on the promise regardless of our circumstances, and letting that inform how we take ACTION for love and justice.
"Do you know what’s happening outside the palace?” I love that Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil was asking this question online just as we were literally walking out from our campus to explore what God is doing around us. The book of Esther has never felt so real – it’s like Mordecai speaking to us in 2020: “I will not keep quiet, and I don’t think you should keep quiet either. Maybe this is your opportunity to participate with God in the healing of nations.” NOW is our time to respond.
Rev. James Williams is one of the leaders who joined Dave and Jimmy on the Justice Walk to Washington DC – in this message, he shares reflections from the journey and a few lessons he learned along the way.
What does worship look like when we’re not in a building? How can we learn to experience God every single day?
This message shows us how to take our worship outside the box. It’s about living in the presence of God everywhere, and giving all of ourselves, 24/7.
Will kicks off our new series: The Urgency of NOW. It's another reminder that going back to normal is not an option – we want to see faith, hope and love activated OUTSIDE THE WALLS.
On the Sunday before our big Anniversary party, Dave takes us back to the Jonah story, showing how to experience God's love in the highs and lows of life. Here's to 25 more years of doing that together!
Mike Erre unpacked the Newsong value of curiosity, teaching us to recognize truth wherever we find it. Thank you Mike, so pumped to have you around more often as part of the teaching team!
This is more than a message – it's a movement to launch Newsong into the next 25 years! Remember the action steps from Sunday:
- take a prayer walk in your neighborhood or at work;
- invite a neighbor or a co-worker out for a meal;
- sign up for the Haven Kickoff at newsong.net/havens-kickoff
So excited to live this out together! #thisisnewsong #havens
Guest speaker Kaija Leo gets us ready for Christmas, sharing about the authority that comes with being children of light.
To start the advent season, Dave G gives us some practical ways to let more light into our lives.
Dave invites us to be relationaries - people who impact the world with love and humility.
Dave G shares a picture of maturity in the church, where each of us feels equipped and empowered wherever we go.
Darryl teaches us how to bring kingdom principles into the normal, everyday context of our lives.
Dave G invites us to be people who walk into the room and bring refreshment from the Holy Spirit.
Taka shares how something so simple - taking time to pause - can bring a naturally supernatural rhythm to our lives.
Dave G helps us see the supernatural power hidden in the most ordinary place: humility.
Dave has good news for anyone who feels left out - in God's Extra Ordinary Story, the last shall be first.
Dave B highlights the Extra Ordinary stories happening all around us - even on Netflix.
Taka kicks off a new series called Extra Ordinary Story - God designed us to love great stories because He's called us to live one.
As we enjoy a relaxing weekend and prepare for summer, Dave G talks about a different way to find rest for our souls.
Everyone Can Lead The best leadership principle I ever learned: "Your job as a leader is to build trust and bear pain."
Jana Alayra blessed our moms today, with a message that's for all of us: it is a good thing to say yes to a God who loves us, and sees us as His little children.
Benny Yu shares about the amazing things he sees God doing around the world, and how we can be part of it!
Taka shows us how Decades Speak is not just about hearing wisdom from the past, it's a vision for the future that will affect generations to come.
Dave Gibbons brings us the very best news of Easter: Jesus is alive, and He's giving us healing, life and resurrection power today. Happy Easter!
Dave Gibbons brings us the very best news of Easter: Jesus is alive, and He's giving us healing, life and resurrection power today. Happy Easter!
This is the final week of The Story, but don't worry, it's not over: as Dave G shares from John 14, we can continue the story by doing greater things.
Guest speaker Brenda Salter McNeil takes her love of Newsong and turns The Story into Our Story - reminding us what it really means to live out our one-word mission of reconciliation.
Darryl shows us just how relevant The Story is today, defining what winning looks like in our homes, workplaces, and the government.
Taka continues The Story by opening up the book of James, giving us some practical wisdom to help make someday today.
In her classic poetic fashion, Michelle Jones shows us the cross from a whole new and different perspective - the perfect preparation for Easter next month.
Dave G shares some good news for normal, ordinary people like us: God uses the foolish and the weak to change the world.
Darryl continues the story of how a bunch of nobodies met Somebody and changed the world; it's the same story today.
What an incredible Sunday, with Pastor Dave praying a blessing over so many - welcome to The Story!
Sometimes to start new you have to go back to the some timeless truths - that's exactly how Dave G wraps up the Anew series, with wisdom from the book of Proverbs.
Dave Gibbons continues the Anew series with a fresh perspective of heaven, a reminder of the hope and newness that awaits us in the coming year.
Taka wraps up the Prepare the Way series with an important reminder: as you make all your preparations for Christmas, don't neglect your soul. #thisisnewsong
Dave G shows how Esther modeled "Prepare the Way," inviting all of us to emulate and become a voice like her. #thisisnewsong
Kicking off our new series, Prepare the Way, Dave Brubaker shares about the mother lode.
With one final chance to share his heart, the Apostle Paul chose to address the issue of fear - Dave Gibbons shows how that message is still relevant to us.
Darryl kicks off our series - Last Words, First Priorities - discussing what mattered most to the Apostle Paul at the end of his life; truths that still resonate today.
Taka Iguchi ends the Cents and Sensibility series sharing the cure for affluenza - a way of life that reflects God and our hearts' desire for Him.
Dave Gibbons continues the series, Cents And Sensibility, talking about living free in the midst of dealing with finances.
This week, Taka kicks off our new series with the 10 Commandments of Finance, giving you some practical wisdom about how to manage your finances. #thisisnewsong
Dave Gibbons wraps up the #ThisIsNewsong series by talking about the one word focus of Newsong and commissions us to live it out everywhere we go.
We value community because we want Newsong to be family - a place where we take off our masks and everyone feels welcomed, loved, seen and known. #ThisIsNewsong
Jesus opened the door for ANYONE to come to God - this is Dave's message for all the misfits out there: Welcome Home.
We couldn't have a #ThisIsNewsong series without talking about third culture; more than just a Newsong value, it's a dream from God's heart that He's trusted us to display on earth and it is in heaven.
Why are circles are better than rows? It's not a geometry question; it's one that could keep you from stumbling out of faith.