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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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Real Joy is better than Fake Happy
2w ago00:49:13Tap 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.
Transcribe →Scattered and sent
3w ago00:44:16Tap to summarizeLife doesn’t always go as planned. In this message, we look at James, the brother of Jesus, and how God used scattered, stressed-out people to spread hope. We learn that being moved, shaken, or uncomfortable doesn’t mean God has left us—it might mean He’s sending us. James goes from doubter to strong leader after meeting the risen Jesus. His story calls us to real, everyday faith, not a double life. You’ll be challenged to see yourself as a servant of Jesus right where you are—at work, at school, and at home.
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What holds it all together
4w ago00:41:44Tap to summarizeEver feel like your life is about to fall apart, but somehow it doesn’t? This message explores what might really be holding things together behind the scenes. Through a powerful story about a boy, his piano, and a messy home, we talk about family, choices, and the quiet love that doesn’t give up—even when you walk away. It’s for anyone who feels stuck between two worlds, or who wonders if their prayers or tears even matter. If you’ve ever asked, “Does anyone really care what happens to me?” this is a message you’ll want to watch.
Transcribe →The God who gardens
May 300:40:05Tap to summarizeWe all know how to clean things up on the surface—crop the pic, fix the vibe, hide the mess. But what about the stuff underneath? This message uses real-life yard work, stubborn roots, and annoying weeds to talk about anxiety, money, success, and the hidden patterns that keep growing back no matter how often we “trim” them. You’ll see why some things in your life are so hard to change, why burnout keeps returning, and why your inner world matters more than you think. It’s not about trying harder; it’s about letting the right Gardener work at the roots.
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Love doesn't keep receipts
Apr 2600:37:34Tap to summarizeYou’ve heard of the Prodigal Son, but what if the real main character is the Father? This message dives into God’s love as unfathomable—not just for the wild child who runs away, but for the “good kid” who stays home, keeps the rules, and still feels empty. Whether you relate more to the partier or the perfectionist, this talk exposes the lie that you have to earn God’s love. It is finished. Come hear how a Father sprints toward both sons, tears up the scorecard, and invites you into a grace‑filled party you didn’t pay for.
Transcribe →When you're loyal and still feel invisible
Apr 1900:44:45Tap to summarizeWhat if you did everything “right” and still felt empty? This message dives into the older brother side of the Prodigal story—the loyal one, the responsible one, the one who never left…but low-key resents everybody else’s party. We talk burnout, overachieving, feeling invisible, and the lie that you have to earn love from God or anyone else. If you’re exhausted from striving, comparing, or constantly proving you’re “enough,” this is for you. Discover a God who isn’t a slave driver, and a love you don’t have to perform for—you just receive.
Transcribe →Never too far gone
Apr 1200:29:50Tap to summarizeEver feel like you’re running on empty, trying to escape your life instead of actually living it? This message dives into why we run — not just out of rebellion, but out of longing, exhaustion, and disappointment. Through the story of a runaway, we unpack regret, shame, and that moment you suddenly think, “How did I get here?” and “Can I even go back?” It’s about remembering who you really are, not who your mistakes say you are, and discovering that you don’t have to earn your way back to love, purpose, or home.
Transcribe →Breaking up with comfortable
Mar 2200:54:53Tap to summarizeWe all love comfort—comfort food, comfort zones, and familiar routines. But what happens when comfort starts holding us back from what God has next? In this message, Paul talks about why we keep wanting to “go back to Egypt,” even when we know it isn’t good for us. Using the story of Israel, seasons in the wilderness, and his own funny “pump room” memories, he shows how God grows us through uncomfortable places. You’ll be challenged to stop reaching back, embrace small beginnings, and step into the new thing God is doing right now.
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Growing roots more than feeling vibes
Mar 1500:40:36Tap to summarizeWe all crave connection, but many of us learned to do so in unhealthy ways. In the last message of our Attached series, we look at “clingers,” “stingers,” and people who’ve “been through the wringer,” and why relationships can feel like a war zone. Using simple pictures—a circle, a garden, boats in a storm—we see how attaching to Jesus brings real security and steady, healthy love. You’ll learn how God lifts, heals, and grows you, turning fear and drama into peace and fruit that lasts.
Transcribe →How to walk through a minefield
Mar 800:32:37Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the people who are supposed to protect you also wound you? In this message, we look at the “been through the wringer” attachment style—what happens to your heart and brain when you grow up in a war zone of mixed signals, changing rules, and emotional chaos. Using stories, humor, and John 20, we see how Jesus steps into that confusion, doesn’t shame us for our struggle, and offers real peace, not cliches. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t tell who’s safe, this message is for you.
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