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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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Faith That Works - Identity Before Activity
2w ago00:55:50Tap 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
3w ago00:42:02Tap 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
4w ago00:32:13Tap 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.
Transcribe →Scattered and sent
May 1700:44:16Tap 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
May 1000:41:44Tap 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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