The Anthem Podcast
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Romans 1:15-17: The Gospel – November 13, 2022
About Anthem: Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together, becoming resilient disciples that are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the Spirit, longing to see in Ventura as i
Romans 1:1-15: Paul, The Gospel, and the Church in Rome – November 6, 2022
About Anthem: Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together, becoming resilient disciples that are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the Spirit, longing to see in Ventura as i
Sabbath Part 4: Worship – October 30, 2022
Sabbath isn’t just a day to stop, rest, and throw a feast in community. Ultimately, it’s a holy day — set apart for and dedicated to God himself. Early Christians called it “the Lord’s day.” It’s a weekly day of worship by which we cultivate a spirit of w
Sabbath Part 3: Delight – October 23, 2022
Sabbath is not an onerous day for dour religious duty but a life-giving day of delight — a weekly party. It’s a full day set aside to celebrate our life with God in his world. Few things are more provocative in the modern world than communities of joy. Ab
Sabbath Part 2: Rest – October 16, 2022 (Sherry Alcorn)
The idea of rest sounds wonderful, but in reality, rest is a radical, countercultural act of resistance to the powers and principalities of a world at war with God and his kingdom of peace. To practice Sabbath is to draw a line in the sand against all ext
Sabbath Part 1: Stop – October 9, 2022
The word “sabbath” means “to stop.” In Genesis, God worked for six days but then he rested on the seventh. In doing so, he built a rhythm into the fabric of creation. When we live in alignment with this ancient rhythm, we find peace and joy, but when we f
Five Observations About Generosity From Jesus – September 25, 2022
About Anthem: Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together, becoming resilient disciples that are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the Spirit, longing to see in Ventura as i
God Doesn't Need Your Money, He Wants Your Heart – September 18, 2022 (Kevin Bailey)
About Anthem: Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together, becoming resilient disciples that are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the Spirit, longing to see in Ventura as i
Special Guest: Nick & Katie Hardy – September 11, 2022
About Anthem: Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together, becoming resilient disciples that are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the Spirit, longing to see in Ventura as i
Fall Vision Series Part 2 – September 4, 2022
About Anthem: Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together, becoming resilient disciples that are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the Spirit, longing to see in Ventura as i