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2026-04-2835 min2026-03-3135 min2026-03-1640 min2026-03-0939 min2026-03-0239 min2026-02-2342 min2026-02-1741 minAnthem Thousand Oaks TeachingThe Disruptive Call From Spectator to Disciple: Mark 1:16–20 – Jan 25, 2026 – Bert Alcorn
2026-01-2635 min
Treasure Box Books | Dads Building Relationships, Reading Great Books, Preparing Children for Life076 | Reviewing 2025, Anticipating 2026Hey Fellow Dads,
If we could sit down together and talk, I’d want to ask you…What books did you read this past year, either to your family or on your own? Which were your favorites? And what are your goals for the coming year? I hope my answers to these questions encourage you to make your own lists and continue in the good work of leading your family.
—Nathan
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Semiquincentennial: lit. half of 500 years. 250th year.
Books I Read to My Family in 2025
The Cross Versus the Crescen...
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Commonwealth ChurchFan Into Flame - Commonwealth Together - Bert AlcornIn this talk at the Commonwealth Together event, Bert Alcorn explores how limitations can be embraced as gifts, encouraging us to rely on the Holy Spirit's power. Drawing insights from 2 Timothy, he challenges listeners to move from passive consumption to active participation, highlighting the importance of stepping into the spiritual gifts we've been given for the common good.
2025-05-2542 min2025-05-1247 min
Anthem CamarilloLeviticus Part 1 - Bert Alcorn - May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 Bert Alcorn from Anthem Church in Thousand Oaks opens up the book of Leviticus. Bible Project Video https://bibleproject.com/videos/torah-leviticus/
2025-05-0535 min2025-04-0744 min2025-03-1746 min2025-02-2548 min
2025-02-241h 502025-01-0648 min2024-12-2438 min2024-11-0447 min2024-10-0141 min2024-09-0944 minCommonwealth ChurchSufficiency in an Efficient WorldGuest speaker Bert Alcorn shares an inspiring message on "Sufficiency in an Efficient World." Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12, they contrast the world's drive for efficiency with the Christian call to embrace sufficiency through God's grace, especially in our weaknesses. Delve into the profound implications for personal faith and community life, and discover how choosing Jesus’ way transforms us and our churches.
2024-08-2642 min2024-07-0240 min
2024 New Testament ReadingJune 24 - Revelation 3 & 4Bert Alcorn starts week 23 with Revelation 3 & 4.
2024-06-2407 minAnthem Thousand Oaks TeachingActs 10:1-11:18This week, Bert Alcorn continues our series through the book of Acts.
2024-05-2249 min2023-12-0442 minAnthem Thousand Oaks TeachingCelebrate Generosity: Week 2This week, Bert Alcorn continues our Celebrate Generosity series.
2023-10-0240 min
Anthem Thousand Oaks Teachingwk 13: Romans 1-7 RecapThis week, Bert Alcorn recaps Romans 1-7 focusing on how we can develop faith like Abraham.
2023-03-0547 min
Humanizing Mental HealthUnderstanding Therapy Series: Don’t Judge a Book By its Cover… Self HelpThere's a never expanding Library of self-help books out there. From specific workbooks on dialectical behavior therapy, on how to work through depression or anxiety, to books that are written to educate and inform about mental illness, mental wellness, boundaries, relationships family of origin issues, and the list goes on and on. In this episode we speak about the merits of self-help and bibliotherapy and make some recommendations for the resources that we think would be most helpful.
Here are some of the recommendations that we have for books that we found transformational.
-Gabor mate: When the Body says No. Sc...
2023-02-2740 min
Humanizing Mental HealthUnderstanding Therapy Series: Don’t Judge a Book By its Cover… Self HelpThere's a never expanding Library of self-help books out there. From specific workbooks on dialectical behavior therapy, on how to work through depression or anxiety, to books that are written to educate and inform about mental illness, mental wellness, boundaries, relationships family of origin issues, and the list goes on and on. In this episode we speak about the merits of self-help and bibliotherapy and make some recommendations for the resources that we think would be most helpful.
Here are some of the recommendations that we have for books that we found transformational.
-Gabor mate: When the Body says No. Sc...
2023-02-2740 min
The Anthem PodcastThe Twelve: Malachi – August 21, 2022Bert Alcorn shows us how Malachi highlights faithfulness to a faithful God in faithless times.
About Anthem:
Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together. Together, we are becoming resilient disciples, who are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the spirit.
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2022-08-2252 min
The Anthem PodcastThe Twelve: ObadiahBert Alcorn shows us how Obadiah highlights faithfulness to a faithful God in faithless times.
About Anthem:
Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together. Together, we are becoming resilient disciples, who are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the spirit.
Listen and Subscribe On:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
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Follow Anthem Ventura:
Web: anthemventura.org
Instagram: @anthemventura
Facebook: /anthemventura
2022-07-1127 min
The Anthem PodcastThe Twelve: AmosBert Alcorn shows us how Amos highlights faithfulness to a faithful God in faithless times.
About Anthem:
Anthem Ventura is a church of house churches practicing the way of Jesus together. Together, we are becoming resilient disciples, who are a faithful family in the face of cultural coercion and live a vibrant life in the spirit.
Listen and Subscribe On:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
Follow Anthem Ventura:
Web: anthemventura.org
Instagram: @anthemventura
Facebook: /anthemventura
2022-07-0333 min
The Anthem PodcastRecap of Our Trip to NepalBert Alcorn, Mark Avery, and Ryan Hinkle recently returned from an amazing trip to Nepal. The main reason for the trip was to celebrate the graduations of 46 pastors and leaders who just finished a 2-year Pastoral Training Certificate Program through Touch Nepal, but it was also a great time for the guys to see some of our local leaders who we partner within Nepal, and to visit some of the significant religious sites for Hindus and Buddhists.
2021-12-2359 min
Another Anthem PodcastRecap of Our Trip to NepalBert Alcorn, Mark Avery, and Ryan Hinkle recently returned from an amazing trip to Nepal. The main reason for the trip was to celebrate the graduations of 46 pastors and leaders who just finished a 2 year Pastoral Training Certificate Program through Touch Nepal, but it was also a great time for the guys to see some of our local leaders who we partner with in Nepal, and to visit some of the significant religious sites for Hindus and Buddhists. For photos that go along with the trip, check out this Google Photo album! https://photos.app.go...
2021-12-1459 minAnother Anthem PodcastBert Alcorn - "Feeling a call to plant a church," recent book suggestions, and more!This week, Bert Alcorn joins me (Ryan) to share about a bunch of things. We took some time to talk through the "origin story" of Anthem Ventura, and had a great time talking about demystifying the season of weighing, "should I plant a church?" Bert also is an amazing resource when it comes to book suggestions, so we talk through what he and I have been reading recently. We hope you enjoy, and would love to hear any feedback you may have!
2021-09-0937 min
Anthem Thousand Oaks TeachingBert AlcornThis week, Bert Alcorn from Anthem Ventura preaches through Matthew 13 on the parable of the sewer. He asks the question of how we have been preparing our hearts for what the Lord has for us.
2021-09-0536 min
The Anthem PodcastSermon: What Are We Devoted To? / Romans 12v1-2 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-08-0934 min
Arise VenturaSermon: What Are We Devoted To? / Romans 12v1-2 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-08-0834 min
The Anthem PodcastSermon: Devoted to Generosity / Acts 2v42-47 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-07-2641 min
Arise VenturaSermon: Devoted to Generosity / Acts 2v42-47 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-07-2541 min
The Anthem PodcastSermon: Devoted to The Table / Acts 2v42-47 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-06-2932 min
Arise VenturaSermon: Devoted to The Table / Acts 2v42-47 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-06-2732 min
The Anthem PodcastSermon: Devoted to Each Other / Acts 2v42-47 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-06-2144 min
Arise VenturaDevoted to Each Other / Acts 2v42-47 (Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-06-2048 min
The Anthem PodcastSermon: Devoted to Christ / Acts 1-2 (Bert Alcorn & Steve Ross)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-06-0748 min
Arise VenturaDevoted to Christ / Acts 1-2 (Steve Ross & Bert Alcorn)What must the Church be devoted to in and out of season? What is the mandate on the Church no matter the politics, culture, time, and place? Acts 2 provides a lens of what the early church was devoted to, and thus, what we must devote ourselves to.
2021-06-0644 min
The Anthem PodcastAdvent Podcast - Episode 04Join Steve Ross (Arise Ventura), Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) & Brent Hisayasu (Harvest Ventura) as they chat about Advent, our collaborative teaching series, and how we can press into biblical hope in a deeper way this year!
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anthemventura.org/advent
2020-12-2324 min
Arise VenturaAdvent Podcast - Episode 3Join Steve Ross (Arise Ventura), Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) & Brent Hisayasu (Harvest Bible Chapel) as they chat about Advent, our collaborative teaching series, and how we can press into biblical hope in a deeper way this year!
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ariseventura.com/advent
2020-12-1831 min
The Anthem PodcastAdvent Podcast - Episode 03Join Steve Ross (Arise Ventura), Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) & Brent Hisayasu (Harvest Bible Chapel) as they chat about Advent, our collaborative teaching series, and how we can press into biblical hope in a deeper way this year!
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anthemventura.org/advent
2020-12-1630 min
Anthem Thousand Oaks Teaching1 Peter OverviewThis week, Bert Alcorn teaches through the entire book of 1 Peter, refocusing us on the big idea of the book as making "resilient disciples, who are faithful in the face of cultural coercion, and live a vibrant life in the Spirit.”
2020-12-1350 min
Arise VenturaAdvent Podcast - Episode 2Join Steve Ross (Arise Ventura), Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) & Brent Hisayasu (Harvest Bible Chapel) as they chat about Advent, our collaborative teaching series, and how we can press into biblical hope in a deeper way this year!
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ariseventura.com/advent
2020-12-1124 min
The Anthem PodcastAdvent Podcast - Episode 02Join Steve Ross (Arise Ventura), Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) & Brent Hisayasu (Harvest Bible Chapel) as they chat about Advent, our collaborative teaching series, and how we can press into biblical hope in a deeper way this year!
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anthemventura.org/advent
2020-12-1023 min
Arise VenturaAdvent Podcast - Episode 1Join Steve Ross (Arise Ventura), Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) & Brent Hisayasu (Harvest Bible Chapel) as they chat about Advent, our collaborative teaching series, and how we can press into biblical hope in a deeper way this year!
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2020-12-0424 min
The Anthem PodcastAdvent Podcast - Episode 01Join Steve Ross (Arise Ventura), Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) & Brent Hisayasu (Harvest Bible Chapel) as they chat about Advent, our collaborative teaching series, and how we can press into biblical hope in a deeper way this year!
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anthemventura.org/advent
2020-12-0223 min
The Anthem PodcastCelebrate Generosity Update #3: Local InitiativesEach year we have taken the offering that comes in on our anniversary and the week following to invest in Global Initiatives, Local Initiatives and Reproducing Church Initiatives. I’d love for you to take a look at the video that Kevin (Camarillo), Matt (Thousand Oaks) and Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) made to talk about our local Initiatives.
2020-10-1612 min
The Anthem PodcastCelebrate Generosity Update #2: The Reproducing ChurchEach year we have taken the offering that comes in on our anniversary and the week following to invest in Global Initiatives, Local Initiatives and Reproducing Church Initiatives. I’d love for you to take a look at the video that Kevin (Camarillo), Matt (Thousand Oaks) and Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) made to talk about our church planting Initiatives.
2020-10-0914 min
The Anthem PodcastCelebrate Generosity Update #1: Global InitiativesEach year we have taken the offering that comes in on our anniversary and the week following to invest in Global Initiatives, Local Initiatives and Reproducing Church Initiatives. I’d love for you to take a look at the video that Kevin (Camarillo), Matt (Thousand Oaks) and Bert Alcorn (Anthem Ventura) made to talk about our Global Initiatives.
2020-10-0214 min
Equip & EngageSee the Good | Bert Alcorn, Anthem VenturaBert Alcorn, lead pastor of Anthem Ventura, shares how they are embracing the reality of ministry amidst a pandemic by thoughtfully reexamining and adapting their strategy in order to come out of this season looking more like Jesus.Learn more about Anthem Ventura: www.anthemventura.org
2020-06-2315 min
The Anthem PodcastCrucified With Christ (Good Friday Sermon)What does the cross mean for you and me? A Good Friday Sermon from Bert Alcorn.
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Anthem Ventura is a church community following Jesus in the beautiful city of Ventura, making much of Jesus and helping people find their way back to God. Learn more at anthemventura.org
2020-04-1025 min
Equip & EngageCommunication equals care (with Bert Alcorn)Bert Alcorn, the Lead Pastor of Anthem Ventura, joins us to discuss the importance of quality communication within church communities. Listen in to hear how effective communication goes beyond just sharing information and can lead to more authentic relationships within your community. Learn more about Anthem Ventura: anthemventura.org
2019-10-2216 min
The Anthem Podcast1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | A Culture of Love (Bert Alcorn)Love is the prevailing lens for the church community to exist in. The status of Spiritual people (those animated by the spirit) is authenticated and marked by love. Grace-gifts are temporal and Love extends into eternity, thus must control all our actions and thoughts.
2019-08-0547 min
The Anthem PodcastLiving in the Tension of the Fear of God and the Love of God | 1 Corinthians 10:1-14 (Bert Alcorn)Paul shows how the community of Israel, established by God and given gifts by God, still sinned and was judged. Because of that, it gives the Christians in Corinth an example, and us as well, of what not to do. Dependence on God and his faithfulness, not on us, our abilities or experiences, will help us endure temptation, defeat sin, and live the life Jesus has set out for us.
This is the audio podcast from Bert's sermon at Anthem Camarillo.
2019-06-1739 min
Anthem Camarillo1 Corinthians 10:1-14Bert Alcorn teaches through 1 Corinthians chapter 10, where Paul highlights Israel's history as an example of why believers should avoid sin.
2019-06-1642 min
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