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Kyle Meier | Revelation 3:1-6 | Dear Church
Topics: Awakening, Spiritual Discipline, Revival, Baptism

Today's episode is jam packed with content we didn't get the chance to cover on Sunday! For example, did you know that Jesus might have a middle school sense of humor? #poopjokes Jokes aside, Kyle takes us deeper into the somewhat controversial moment where Jesus calls himself a "thief." What does that mean for how we ought to anticipate his second coming? He also offers some very practical advice for keeping your faith alive and well. Kyle shares what he believes to be some of the key dietary components of a "living faith" that you can monitor on a regular basis. Finally, we discuss if/when spiritual death becomes final? Is it in this life or the next? How do we honor what scripture has to say about eternal life, while also making room for the possibility of God moving, redeeming and saving even after death? Is there even biblical precedent for something like that?

Kyle Meier | Revelation 2: 19-29 | Dear Church
Topics: Heart, Sin, Patience

We're so back! After a week off, we are back with another episode to discuss Jesus' letter to church in Thyratira. This is a juicy one! First, what did Jesus mean that some people were falling for the "deep secrets of Satan?" Should we be concerned?! But seriously, Kyle discusses what role reason and intellect should play in our faith. How do we protect ourselves from being "spiritual know-it-all's?" Additionally, Kyle talks shares his concerns with the Deconstruction Movement. Is it possible to question too much? To refute too much? In other words, if our faith has no room for mystery, is it even faith anymore? Plus, you can enjoy (or fast-forward through) Kyle's Top 5 list of attractions while he was away at Disney World last week.

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Revelation 2:12-17 | Dear Church
Topics: Beliefs, Heart, Nature of God

Kyle Meier | Revelation 2:8-11 | Dear Church
Topics: Suffering, Comfort, Hardship

Today, we continue our conversation on Revelation 2:8-11! In this episode, Kyle explores what Jesus meant when he said their suffering would only last "10 days." Was he being literal or symbolic? Then, Kyle discusses the importance of finding others who have suffered the same things we have. Apparently, "misery loves company" is the Christian thing to do? Finally, Kyle talks more about comparative suffering and how disastrous it is both personally and politically. He opens up and shares his struggles with the Israel/Palestine conflict. Further, he invites us to consider what role suffering plays when we try to justify our own violence and destruction.

Kyle Meier | Revelation 2:1-7 | Dear Church
Topics: Order, Commitment, Passion

In today's episode of Footnotes, we continue the conversation about our brand new series on the Book of Revelation. Kyle starts with some interesting tidbits on when/how we ought to interpret the Bible symbolically, rather than literally. For example, we learn why Jesus is obsessed with lamps and what that has to do with the Christian life. Then, we talk a little more about the importance of spiritual mentorship. In case you don't know, The Peak offers a mentor ministry! Simply go to the link below to find more information. Finally, Kyle digs into the recent news story around AI and the dangerous road we are currently traveling. He opens up about whether he would change parts of his previous sermon on Artificial Intelligence (see April 27) and how Christians should tread lightly when using tools that might be bearing deadly fruit.

Kyle Meier | Numbers 22:21-31 | Recalculating
Topics: Curiosity, Certainty, Wisdom, Listening