Parker Ford Church's Podcast

Lent: SolitudeEach Wednesday during Lent we're focusing on one Spiritual Discipline. This week our focus is silence and solitude. 

Costly Faith - Faith When I Need to Forgive (Part 2)In this weekend's service we continue our ongoing "Costly Faith" series and explore the connection between faith and forgiveness. One of Jesus' final phrases during His crucifixion was "Father forgive them." Jesus has perfectly modeled for us a life of faith and forgiveness.  We hope you can join us for this important discussion.

Lent: FastingEach Wednesday during Lent we're focusing on one Spiritual Discipline. This week our focus is fasting.

Costly Faith: When I Need to Forgive (1)Jonah might not be the first story that comes to mind when you think about the theme of forgiveness, however, underneath the narrative lurks the question from God to His prophet Jonah, "Jonah, are you willing to forgive your enemies?" This weekend, our PFC Minister of Caregiving, Dave Willauer, brings this timely message about forgiveness.  Join us for the first of our two part teaching on faith and forgiveness in our ongoing "Costly Faith" series. 

Lent: WordEach Wednesday during Lent we're focusing on one Spiritual Discipline. This week our focus is study of the Word.

Costly Faith - Faith When I'm Scared (Part 2)Do you think Jesus ever felt afraid? In today's teaching we ask this and other related questions as we continue our two-part teaching titled "Faith When I'm Scared." In today's service we'll compare the final night of the first king of Israel to that of the final and true King - Jesus. How did these two men, both facing death, choose to spend their time and face the fear of death? We hope you can join Pastor DJay this weekend for our interactive worship service. 

Costly Faith - Faith When I'm Scared (Part 2)Do you think Jesus ever felt afraid? In today's teaching we ask this and other related questions as we continue our two-part teaching titled "Faith When I'm Scared." In today's service we'll compare the final night of the first king of Israel to that of the final and true King - Jesus. How did these two men, both facing death, choose to spend their time and face the fear of death? We hope you can join us this weekend for our interactive worship service. 

Lent: PrayerEach Wednesday during Lent we're focusing on one Spiritual Discipline. This week our focus is prayer.

Costly Faith - Faith When I'm Scared (Part 1)Have you ever made the same mistake twice? Yup, I have too. And we're in good company. Abraham, who is called the "father of our faith" made the same blunder two times. Once it's recorded at the beginning of his story in Genesis 12 and the second time in Genesis 20. Abraham got really scared, and then he told a lie that affected everyone involved and put peoples lives in danger.  Today, we continue our "Costly Faith" series with the first teaching in a two part teaching titled "Faith When I'm Scared." We hope you can join Pastor DJay for our interactive worship service!

Reflections on Spiritual Formation: Spiritual DisciplinesIf you have ever done even the most cursory exploration on the topic of spiritual formation, it's likely that you have come across the topic of spiritual disciplines. Discipline is a word out of vogue in our individualistic, postmodern, materialistic culture.  But there can be no true maturity outside of the discipline of God. The classic Christian spiritual disciplines have been consistently practiced by followers of Christ seeking to grow in their relationship with God for the past 2,000 years. We would be foolish to ignore their collective wisdom and testimony. Join us today for a brief survey of the 12 spiritual disciplines written about by Richard Foster in his classic work The Celebration of Discipline as we continue our series on spiritual formation.

Costly Faith: Faith When I'm Betrayed (2)Today we wrap up our two part teaching "Faith When I'm Betrayed" within our "Costly Faith" series. Jesus knew what it was like to be betrayed. In fact, the Scriptures tell us that Judas accepted the 30 pieces of silver with the specific intent of "betraying" Jesus. How did Jesus - who is called "the author and finisher of our faith" - maintain His faith in God even while being actively betrayed by one of his closest followers? Join Pastor DJay today as we engage this story and ask this very question.

Reflections on Spiritual Formation: The WayBefore Jesus followers were called "Christian" they were called followers of "the Way." In today's midweek teaching we explore what it means to be a people of "the Way." Join Pastor DJay as he continue our ongoing series on Spiritual Formation.

Costly Faith: Faith When I'm Betrayed (1)Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted? If you have, then you know how painful betrayal is. As we continue our "Costly Faith" series, today we begin a two part teaching titled "Faith When I'm Betrayed". This weekend's text comes from Hosea 1-3.  The Prophet Hosea understood personal betrayal in an intimate way. Join Pastor DJay as we continue to learn about the nature of faith.

Reflections on Spiritual Formation: Orientation, Disorientation, ReorientationEveryone (EVERYONE) goes through the cycle of orientation, disorientation, and then (hopefully) reorientation. The Bible is filled with examples of this cycle.  Spiritual formation writers and thinkers have long identified this as one of the key processes that each person - and each family, institution, and even nation - goes through. We all have an original design, or orientation, from God. We all experience the disorienting failings that come from both within and without. And, in Jesus, we are all invited into a reorientation and redemptive process of growth.  Join us as we discuss this key concept and continue our midweek series on spiritual formation.

Costly Faith: Faith When I'm Alone (2)This weekend we continue our two-part teaching titled "Faith When I'm Alone" within the larger context of our "Costly Faith" series.  Last week we engaged the story of Elijah and his experience of loneliness. Today we take time to examine Jesus alone on the Cross.  He was abandoned by all of His followers and disciples.  He alone could walk the path laid before Him.  Throughout this intensely lonely experience, Jesus remained faithful to His Father and to the mission entrusted to Him.  Join Pastor DJay today as we marvel at the faithfulness of Jesus. 

Reflections on Spiritual Formation: Start Fresh, End RightIt is hard to over emphasize the importance of healthy daily rhythms. The English philosopher Bertrand Russell said, "The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken." Have you experienced the truth of this observation in your own life? Today, as we continue our series on spiritual formation, we take time to look at our daily rhythms and how we choose to begin and end our days.  Join us for our ongoing midweek series on spiritual formation. 

Costly Faith: Faith When I'm Alone (1)For many people, being alone (or the ongoing experience of loneliness) is a thing to be dreaded and feared. This weekend, as we continue our "Costly Faith" series we begin a two part teaching titled "Faith When I'm Alone." Today we engage the story of the Prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19 when he felt like he was utterly alone.  Perhaps you have experienced that intensity of loneliness before? The Scriptures have much to say about faith and loneliness. Join Pastor DJay today for this timely discussion.

Reflections on Spiritual Formation: Foundational Concepts Over the years the topic of spiritual formation has developed a unique vocabulary and set of terms. If last week's midweek video was a prologue to our spiritual formation series, this week's video is the series' introduction. Today we talk about some of the key terms and basic ideas found in this topic, as well as, a few key biblical texts regarding spiritual formation.  Spiritual formation is about moving out of the shallows and into the depths of life with God.  We'd love to have you join us for this important conversation!

Costly Faith: Faith When It's Dark (2)This week we continue our series "Costly Faith" and wrap up our two part teaching titled "Faith When It's Dark." The Gospel of Matthew tells us that while Christ was being crucified the whole land went completely dark for three hours. What was it like for Jesus to have faith (pistis) during this whole experience? Jesus is the "author and finisher of our faith". What can we learn from Jesus' faith and allegiance to the Father through his remarkable example? Join Pastor DJay for today's interactive worship service. 

Reflections on Spiritual Formation: "I Don't Have This Figure Out Yet"This week we begin a new midweek series on the topic of spiritual formation.  But before we begin, DJay wants to make one thing clear - he doesn't have it all figured out.  Throughout this series we will be exploring some of the key concepts and ideas regarding the topic of spiritual formation (i.e. Spiritual Disciplines, personal rhythms, etc.).  But instead of pretending like he is the Yoda of spiritual formation, DJay would rather just admit that he's broken and every bit as much in need of ongoing formation as anyone else. So, rather than offering a series taught from a lofty ivory tower, join us for a series about spiritual formation from a fellow muddy pilgrim.