Beyond the Pulpit
Beyond the Pulpit: Exploring the life and ministry of Walnut Creek Church Downtown. The mission of Walnut Creek Church is to glorify God by making authentic disciples of Jesus Christ who love and worship Him in all they do. Join us as we dive deep in to the word of God and provide updates about life in the church.
Beyond the Pulpit
Latest Episodes
#59: Reconciliation
This week we dig into Genesis 45 and the reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers, then press it into everyday relationships where forgiveness feels costly and messy. We lay out what reconciliation ideally looks like, why it often breaks ...
#58: The Envy Test
This week we trace envy through Genesis 43 and the wider Genesis story, then ask what happens in us when someone close gets favour we think they did not earn. We land on a counterintuitive cure: God’s mercy and forgiveness free us to celebrate ...
#57: Where Is Jesus Now and Why Does It Matter?
This week we ask the question that follows Easter morning: if Jesus is truly risen, where is he now and what is he doing. We walk through Acts 1 and Peter’s Pentecost sermon to see how the resurrection leads to the ascension, the sending of the...
#56: Joyful Trembling
This week we kick off our Easter series Joyful Trembling by sitting with Mark’s account of the empty tomb and the strange mix of fear and awe it creates. We follow how trembling comes first, then lasting joy, as the resurrection of Jesus reshap...
#55: Fleeing Temptation, Finding God’s Presence
This week we trace Joseph’s descent into Egypt and the temptation in Potiphar’s house to show how God’s presence steadies us when compromise looks easy. We map out practical ways to flee sexual sin, teach our kids with courage, and build homes ...