Passion City Church DC Podcast

Epizody

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  Courage in the Midst of Chaos | Acts 23 05.10.2026 38min

  What do you do when life doesn’t go your way? In Acts 23, Paul finds himself surrounded by chaos. He’s attacked by a mob, falsely accused, imprisoned, and even targeted by an assassination plot. Yet in the middle of it all, Paul responds with supernatural peace, courage, and confidence. Why? Because Paul knows that his circumstances don’t determine his story. The sovereign Lord does. As Pastor Ben Stuart continues our study through the book of Acts, we’re reminded that trusting God doesn’t mean everything will work out the way we hoped. God hasn’t promised us an easy road or a specific outcome, but He has promised His presence, and His purposes will not fail. When life feels uncertain and the plan doesn’t make sense, we can trust the God who stands with us in the middle of it all. Key Verses // Acts 23
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  Further In | Acts 21-22 30.09.2026 28min

  In this episode of Further In, Thomas Barr, Landon Lacy, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 20-21. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 21-22
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  What Story Are You Telling? | Acts 21-22 28.09.2026 42min

  How do you respond when life hits you hard? In Acts 22, Paul finds himself falsely accused and surrounded by an angry crowd. Given the chance to defend himself, he doesn't fight back or try to win an argument. He simple tells a story. In this talk by Thomas Barr, we look at the power of sharing your story and how you can be a witness to Jesus in hostile times. The Christian story is not about being the victim or making ourselves the hero. It's about pointing people to the God who is the Hero. Key Verses // Acts 21-22
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  Further In | Acts 20-21 23.09.2026 35min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 20-21. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 20-21
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  Essential Elements of a Life Well Lived | Acts 20-21 21.09.2026 40min

  What does a life well lived actually look like? We spend much of our lives chasing the things we think will make them meaningful—success, security, relationships, influence, experiences. But what if a life well lived is measured by something entirely different? In Acts 20–21, Paul is moving toward a future filled with uncertainty and suffering, yet he refuses to shrink back from where God is leading him. In this message, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us what Paul’s journey reveals about the kind of life worth giving ourselves to and challenges us to consider whether we’re simply building a good life or spending it on the things that matters most. Key Verses // Acts 20-21
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  Further In | Acts 20 16.09.2026 34min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 20. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 20
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  Leadership Lessons from Paul | Acts 20 14.09.2026 39min

  What does faithful Christian leadership look like, and how do we live a life worth following? In Acts 20, the Apostle Paul gathers the leaders of the church in Ephesus and gives them a final charge before continuing toward Jerusalem. In this message, Pastor Ben Stuart walks through Paul’s example of integrity, courage, purpose, and dependence on the grace of God. Paul reminds us that truly following Jesus means more than just knowing the right things. It means demonstrating the message with our lives, declaring the truth, protecting the people God has entrusted to us, and giving ourselves to a mission bigger than ourselves. In a world that often tells us to prioritize comfort and self-preservation, Paul offers another way: know what is worth living for, trust God even when you don’t know what comes next, and run the course He has given you. Key Verses // Acts 20
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  Further In | Luke 9 09.09.2026 36min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Luke 9. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Luke 9:18-26
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  This Will Cost You | Luke 9 07.09.2026 42min

  What does it actually cost to follow Jesus, and what does He ask of those who claim to? How do we move past treating Him as just a fascinating spiritual figure and instead build a life fully surrendered to Him? And what does it look like to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him every single day? In this message, Jacob Harkey teaches from Luke 9, where Jesus turns to His disciples in the middle of His most popular moment and asks the question that still confronts us today: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter’s answer changes everything because what you believe about Jesus determines how you respond to Him. Whether you’re wrestling with who Jesus really is or what it means to actually follow Him rather than just admire Him from a distance, Luke 9 offers a clear and costly vision: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Him. Key Verses // Luke 9:18-26
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  Further In | 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 02.09.2026 36min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jon Harkey, Elizabeth Staggers, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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  What Does Manhood Require? | 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 31.08.2026 41min

  What does God actually require of men? How should men use strength, wisdom, influence, and responsibility in a way that allows for life to flourish around them? And what does it look like to become a man whose life is shaped by the character of Christ? In this message, Pastor Ben Stuart moves beyond cultural stereotypes and teaches a biblical vision for masculinity as we see it outlined in Scripture. If you're wrestling with questions about what it means to "be a man"' and follow Jesus as a man today, this talk is for you. Key Verses // 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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  Further In | Genesis 2-4 26.08.2026 29min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jon Harkey, Jacob Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Genesis 2. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Genesis 2-4
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  What Is a Man For? | Genesis 2-4 24.08.2026 47min

  What does it mean to be a man, and what did God design men to do? In this message from Genesis 2, Pastor Ben Stuart looks beyond cultural stereotypes and conflicting messages about masculinity to uncover God’s original design for men. Whether you’re wrestling with questions about manhood, purpose, leadership, or what it means to be a godly man today, Genesis 2 offers a compelling vision: good men use their power for the good of others and the glory of God. Key Verses // Genesis 2-4
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  Further In | Genesis 1 19.08.2026 34min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jon Harkey, Jacob Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Genesis 1. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Genesis 1
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  What Is Man? | Genesis 1 17.08.2026 45min

  In Genesis 1, we see that God did not create humanity to simply survive. He made us in His image, crowned us with dignity and purpose, and gave us the responsibility to cultivate a world where life can flourish. In this talk, Pastor Ben Stuart walks through the creation account and reminds us that although we are lower, we are crowned. We were created to be near God, become like Him, and use what He has entrusted to us for the flourishing of others. Key Verses // Genesis 1:1-2:3
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  Further In | 1 Thessalonians 1 04.08.2026 27min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Landon Lacy, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 1
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  Evidence of Revival | 1 Thessalonians 1 03.08.2026 30min

  In this talk, Landon Lacy walks us through 1 Thessalonians 1 and asks a simple but searching question: how do you actually know when the gospel has taken root in a heart or a church? Not by feelings alone, not by hymns or exegesis alone, but by fruit — a faith that changes your behavior, a love that costs you something, and a hope stable enough to hold joy in the middle of hardship. Along the way, we see what it looks like when a whole community’s faith goes to work, and how a church’s reputation for love can open a city’s ears to the Gospel long before a single word is preached. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
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  Further In | Acts 19 (Part 2) 29.07.2026 32min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Elizabeth Staggers, and Jon Harkey sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 19. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 19
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  Follow the Money | Acts 19 27.07.2026 42min

  In Acts 19, Paul’s message about Jesus starts costing people cash, and the city of Ephesus erupts. A silversmith named Demetrius sees his business threatened and does what any of us can be tempted to do: he lets fear, lust, and pride drive his next move. In this talk, Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through the riot in Ephesus and asks the question underneath the chaos: what feelings are actually determining the flow of your finances? For the Ephesians who put their faith in Jesus, everything changed. They stopped trying to manipulate the gods for their own gain and started giving generously to people who could never pay them back. Their faith didn't just shift what they believed. It shifted where their money went. Key Verses // Acts 19
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  Further In | Acts 19 (Part 1) 22.07.2026 37min

  In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Elizabeth Staggers, and Jon Harkey sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 19. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 19