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The Gathering Podcast
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of The Gathering with Paul Jenkins. To learn more visit our website at http://www.thegatheringnow.com or download The Gathering's app.
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Street smart or Heaven Wise?
2w ago00:35:56Tap to summarizeIn this message from James 3:13–18, we learn the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. Worldly wisdom is driven by jealousy, selfish ambition, and chaos. Godly wisdom shows up through humility, peace, mercy, and good fruit. Real wisdom is not just knowing the right things—it is living them out. This message invites us to ask God for wisdom, choose wise influences, and become people who bring peace wherever we go.
Transcribe →Speaking life in a world of death
3w ago00:31:13Tap to summarizeJour words are way more powerful than you think. This message dives into how one sentence can shape someone’s identity, wreck a relationship, or literally change the direction of a life—for good or bad. We talk about reckless “jokes,” gossip, online comments, and the self-talk running in your head 24/7. You’ll see how your mouth exposes what’s really in your heart, why hurt people hurt people with their words, and how to flip the script—using your voice to speak life, call out potential, and bring healing instead of damage. If you’ve ever said, “I didn’t mean it,” this is for you.
Transcribe →Sound bites vs sound lives
4w ago00:38:15Tap to summarizeJames says your tongue is tiny but terrifyingly powerful. In this message, we unpack how one comment, one DM, one “joke” can actually steer someone’s future—or your own. It’s not just “watch your mouth”; it’s “watch your heart,” because your words expose what’s really inside. From AI clapbacks to a martyr who sang at his execution, you’ll see how speech can carry shame, healing, death, or life. If you’ve ever said, “I didn’t mean it,” this is for you. Learn how to use your voice with weight, integrity, and real influence.
Transcribe →Faith That Works - Identity Before Activity
Jul 500:55:50Tap to summarizeWhat do you do when life doesn’t look like you thought it would—and your faith starts to feel more like work than love? In this message, we look at what the Bible says about faith and works, and why what you do can’t be the core of who you are. Using the story of Mary and Martha, we talk about burnout, cynicism, disappointment, and how to return to your “first love” by sitting at Jesus’ feet again. This is for anyone who’s tired, confused, or quietly wondering who they are now.
Transcribe →Faith That Gets Off the Couch
Jun 2800:42:02Tap to summarizeWhat’s the point of saying you care if you never actually help anyone? This message looks at the difference between just talking about love and actually living it out in real life. Through simple stories and examples, it challenges you to ask if your actions really match what you say you believe—and shows practical ways you can start showing real love to people around you this week.
Transcribe →Why Christians can't play favorites
Jun 2100:32:13Tap to summarizeWe all play favorites, even when we don’t mean to. In this message from James 2, we look at how judging people by looks, money, or status pulls us away from God’s heart. God doesn’t have “favorite kids” — His love and mercy are for everyone. You’ll hear real stories, simple examples, and a clear call to stop ranking people and start showing mercy. Discover what it means to live like the ground is level at the cross, and how mercy can change the way you see and treat others this week.
Transcribe →Quit Collecting Content, Start Living It
Jun 1400:50:40Tap to summarizeThis message is a straight-up call to action. It’s all about not just listening to God’s words, but actually living them out. Using James 1, we look at what it means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. We talk about how easy it is to collect sermons, podcasts, and verses—but never change. Real faith shows up in how we talk, how we treat people who can’t give us anything back, and how we resist the pull of the world. Don’t just hear it. Go do it.
Transcribe →The question that changes everything
Jun 700:42:07Tap to summarizeLife can feel unfair—stress, loss, temptations, and situations you never asked for. This message shows how what you believe about God’s love changes the way you face all of it. You’ll learn why some people grow bitter while others grow stronger, how our own desires can quietly pull us off course, and how to tell if something is truly good or just looks good for a moment. If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this happening?” or “Does God really care about me?” this message will help you see your trials in a new way.
Transcribe →Holding eternity on paper plates
May 3100:42:39Tap to summarizeLife feels long… until it doesn’t. One random moment, one weird accident, and everything can change. This message talks honestly about how short and fragile life really is, why money and stuff never feel like “enough,” and what we’re actually building our lives on. If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I even doing with my life?” this will help you zoom out, see the bigger picture, and start making choices that matter beyond just right now.
Transcribe →Real Joy is better than Fake Happy
May 2400:49:13Tap to summarizeEveryone wants joy, but life is full of pain, stress, and hard seasons. So how are we supposed to have joy when everything feels like it’s falling apart? This message digs into James 1 and shows that real joy isn’t fake smiles or “I’m fine.” Joy is knowing you’re not alone—God is with you, and His people are with you. You’ll learn how trials can actually strengthen your faith, reveal what you really trust, and why staying connected (instead of isolating) can help you walk through suffering without being crushed by it.
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