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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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Messy people, faithful God
Feb 2200:38:57Tap to summarizeWe all long to feel close, but many of us are scared of being left or being hurt again. In this message from our “Attached” series, we look at two insecure attachment styles: the “clingers” who hold on too tight, and the “stingers” who push people away. Using real-life stories, songs, and Scripture, we see how our brains learn these patterns and how God meets both types with faithful, gentle love. You’ll discover that you’re not stuck with your attachment style—and that with Jesus, you can grow toward a secure, healthy way of loving and being loved.
Transcribe →Craving connection
Feb 1500:33:37Tap to summarizeWe all crave connection—because God wired us that way. In this message, we look at how our attachments shape where our lives go. Using stories, Scripture, and even a few surprising science experiments, we explore why we need a secure base and a safe place to come home to. You’ll see how God designed you for a relationship with Him and with others, why some connections help, and others hurt, and how to start letting go of the “wrong boat” so you can attach to what leads you to real healing and peace.
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From access to action
Feb 800:18:08Tap to summarizeMany Christians treat faith like a gym membership—glad to have access, but not really using it. In this message, we learn that Jesus didn’t just open the way for us to come to God; He also sends us out to help others find Him. We talk about our true identity as God’s image-bearers, what it means to be “born again,” and how we are called to be ambassadors and repairers in a broken world. This isn’t just about going to church—it’s about being the church on mission with Jesus every day.
Transcribe →Jesus is the better locksmith
Jan 1800:32:32Tap to summarizeIn this relatable and humorous message, Paul explores being created in God's image and discusses how sin distances us from Him. Using vivid analogies, like being locked out of one’s own house, Paul illustrates how Jesus is the ultimate locksmith who came not just to clear our sins but to grant us direct access to God. This message encourages us to live fully in the presence of God now, instead of waiting for heaven. It’s a call to embrace the vibrant, connected life Jesus makes possible, bringing us back to God’s love and community.
Transcribe →What was lost in the Garden
Jan 1100:38:16Tap to summarizeIn this message, we dive into the story of Adam and Eve and explore how their rebellion in the Garden of Eden affected us all by creating a distance between God and us. We’ll discover how we were originally made in God’s image and why the enemy’s trick was so powerful. This isn't just a history lesson—it's about understanding how we can reconnect with God and reclaim our lost identity. Join us as we learn how to overcome spiritual distance and live in the closeness with God and others that we were designed for.
Transcribe →Made Very Good: Embracing Our Created Purpose
Jan 400:39:07Tap to summarizeIn this message, we explore the idea that we are made in God's image, which means we reflect who He is. We discuss the enemy's deception in the Garden of Eden and how Jesus came to restore us. The message encourages us to remember that everyone is created to be good and valuable, and it challenges us to see others the way God sees them, bringing hope and transformation to the world.
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How Christmas removed all doubts
Dec 2100:19:37Tap to summarizeDive into the true meaning of Christmas with us! This message uncovers the exciting story of how Jesus, called Emmanuel, means "God with us." We’ll journey from the Garden of Eden to the first Christmas, showing how God proves His goodness and love. We'll tackle big questions like, "Can we trust God?" and explore how His greatest gift, Jesus, changes everything. Discover how this awesome story is filled with hope, reminding us that God wants to be close to us and give us His best.
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Kill the Fat Man
Mar 8, 2015Tap to summarizeEver feel like the walls of your life are closing in? Like no matter what you do, you can't seem to get your mind of of, well, you? Learn what can happen when we finally get the courage to say, "Enough!" from a curious story about a left-handed warrior and a very fat king found in Judges 3.
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