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Fully Alive in ChristSeeing Without Judgement: The Practice of Mercy - Drew BerryessaIn this teaching, we’ll sit with Jesus’ words from Matthew 7, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” Not as a rule to keep but as a mirror to hold. What does it look like to let grace do its deep work in us first? To be people who lead with mercy, not judgment?There’s something sacred about the moment we realize the real work isn’t out there, it’s within. Jesus isn’t calling us to avoid truth. He’s inviting us to see with it.To move from critique to compassion.From projection to presence.From p...2025-04-2757 min
Fully Alive in ChristIt Is Finished: The Cosmic Victory of the Resurrection - Drew BerryessaThis Easter message goes way beyond just “Jesus died for your sins.” Drew takes us on a journey from the garden to the cross to the resurrection, tracing the thread of God’s promise to redeem us from the very beginning. It’s full of those “wait… what?!” moments in Scripture that make you realize this story is way bigger than we’ve often been told. Jesus crushed the head of the serpent. He reversed Babel. He fulfilled every prophecy. He took back the nations. And He did it for love. He came to take back everything that was stolen...2025-04-2151 min
Montana Ministry Network of the Assemblies of GodTuesday Evening Session featuring Drew BerryessaTuesday Morning Session #2 at the 2025 Connection Conference in Butte, Montana. January 21, 2025.2025-01-2400 minMontana Ministry Network of the Assemblies of GodTuesday Morning Session #2 featuring Drew BerryessaTuesday Morning Session #2 at the 2025 Connection Conference in Butte, Montana. January 21, 2025.2025-01-2400 minMontana Ministry Network of the Assemblies of GodTuesday Morning Session #1 featuring Drew BerryessaTuesday Morning Session #1 at the 2025 Connection Conference in Butte, Montana. January 21, 2025.2025-01-2400 minMontana Ministry Network of the Assemblies of GodMonday Evening Session featuring Drew BerryessaMonday Evening Session at the 2025 Connection Conference in Butte, Montana. January 20, 2025.2025-01-2400 min
Beyond the TalkIntroducing Beyond the TalkOn this episode of Beyond the Talk, Drew Berryessa, Executive Director of A Living Letter Ministries, and Mark Kroeker, the Worship & Creative Pastor at Christ Community Church in Carmichael, discuss the vision and heart behind the new podcast. Buckle up as we take on new conversations on biblical sexuality and seek to humbly understand the heart of God in the midst of difficult conversations on sex and sexuality.
In this episode you will learn more about the co-hosts as well as their heart for the church and their desire to see more redemptive and...2024-10-141h 08
Finding Something RealSexuality, Christians, & Jesus with Drew BerryessaHello Everyone Today on the podcast we welcome back Drew Berryessa!
In this episode, Noelle and Drew discuss the challenges of being a Christian and accepting the LGBTQ community. Noelle shares her concerns about Christians who claim to be about love but then hate the LGBTQ community. Drew shares his personal story of struggling with his sexuality and how he found transformation through following Jesus. They discuss the concept of change versus cure and the importance of surrendering to Jesus. Noelle questions the compelling nature of the gospel and why someone would choose to deny themselves for...2024-03-131h 23
Great Mondays RadioDon’t Be Your Own Bureaucracy: Simplifying Leadership for ChangeYour host, Josh Levine, talks with Executive Director of HR at SK Pharmteco, Drew Berryessa.In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh and Drew dive deep into the world of leadership, innovation, and workplace culture within the pharmaceutical industry. Drew opens up about the challenges of navigating unnecessary bureaucracy in the workplace and how it can stifle innovation and growth. Drew's background in HR has led him on a path to discovering the importance of effective communication and aligned goals. In this episode he dives into his best practices for developing an engaged, cohesive community built...2024-03-1125 minBeyond the TalkDoes Alistair Begg have a point about gay weddings? Let's discuss.In an episode of the dialogue session, Executive Director of A Living Letter, Drew Berryessa and podcast co-host Mark Kroeker, discuss Drews op-ed with the Christian Post. We talk through the pushback that Drew has received and do our best to relate to the various perspectives that are being shared. Take a listen and check out the ministry at alivingletter.org where our mission our mission is to build up the Church to understand and respond to the issues of sexual brokenness from a fully biblical foundation, equally rooted in truth and love. 2024-02-0757 min
Fully Alive in ChristThe Parable of the Prodigal Son - Drew BerryessaListen to Drew as he gives historical cultural context surrounding the parable of the prodigal son and how we can apply it to our own culture.2023-07-1049 min
Finding Something RealREPLAY: Are Christians Judgier than Jesus? with Cynthia Beaudry & Drew BerryessaHappy New Year, friends! This January, we are replaying a few of our favorite episodes from 2022! We hope you enjoy the replay!
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Today on the podcast, Janell and Castin chat with returning guest Drew Berryessa and his colleague Cynthia Beaudry. As a warning, this conversation discusses some topics that may be too mature for some.
Cynthia shares her story of growing up with two moms, dealing with the murder of her dad, and how she came to be set in her belief in Jesus. Drew shares his story of struggling with his sexuality...2023-01-111h 20
Fully Alive in ChristGod with Us - Our Hope and our Redemption - Drew BerryessaIn the midst of the Christmas Season where seems to be a commingling of both joy and grief, we are reminded that God alone is our hope and our redemption. Let's settle that God is always working in our behalf and that there is not a detail that He is not mindful of and orchestrating for our redemption.2022-12-1155 min
Fully Alive in ChristWalking in Kingdom Hospitality - Drew BerryessaFrom Community of Transformation to Kingdom Hospitality.2022-10-2345 min
Kingdom SubjectsTruth, Love, and the LGBTQ+ Community w/guest Drew Berryessa pt. 2In this poignant episode, Drew breaks down his take on attending weddings, baking cakes (iykyk), and how Christians ought to treat their LBGTQ+ neighbors.
2022-10-211h 10Kingdom SubjectsTruth, Love, and the LGBTQ+ Community w/guest Drew Berryessa pt. 2In this poignant episode, Drew breaks down his take on attending weddings, baking cakes (iykyk), and how Christians ought to treat their LBGTQ+ neighbors.
2022-10-211h 10Kingdom SubjectsTruth, Love, and the LGBTQ+ Community w/guest Drew Berryessa pt.1In this first part of our conversation, Drew Berryessa, founder of A Living Letter Ministries shares his story: from being a young Christian convert at one point in his life, to embracing a homosexual lifestyle at another. Drew, (now married to his lovely wife Suzanne), shares the ups, downs, and gritty details of a life of relationship with Jesus with a history of proclivity towards same-sex attraction.
Drew gives his listeners valuable insights for representing Jesus to the LGBTQ+ community.
Drews's book: Are We There Yet? Can be found here (Yes, you should get a copy...2022-10-131h 06Kingdom SubjectsTruth, Love, and the LGBTQ+ Community w/guest Drew Berryessa pt.1In this first part of our conversation, Drew Berryessa, founder of A Living Letter Ministries shares his story: from being a young Christian convert at one point in his life, to embracing a homosexual lifestyle at another. Drew, (now married to his lovely wife Suzanne), shares the ups, downs, and gritty details of a life of relationship with Jesus with a history of proclivity towards same-sex attraction.
Drew gives his listeners valuable insights for representing Jesus to the LGBTQ+ community.
Drews's book: Are We There Yet? Can be found here (Yes, you should get a copy...2022-10-131h 06
Fully Alive in ChristWhere Emotional Health Begins - Drew BerryessaYou can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Most of us avoid conflict in the name of Christianity; ignore our anger, sadness, and fear; use God to run from God; and live without boundaries.
In this series we will learn biblical integration of emotional health and the spiritual practice of slowing down and quieting our life to experience a fully alive relationship with Jesus, with ourselves, and with others.2022-08-2153 min
Fully Alive in ChristActs 19 - Walking in the Authority of Jesus - Drew BerryessaIf we want to be a community of transformation who walk in the authority of Jesus, we have to repent of the things that the Lord would be displeased, we have to be transformed from glory to glory into his likeness, we have to grow in our intimate relationship with God, and we have to remember that our fight is not against people.2022-07-1744 min
Finding Something RealWhy Believe in the God of the Bible? with Hillary Morgan FerrerToday, Hilary Morgan Ferrer joins the podcast! She share a bit about what has been going on in her life since her last appearance on the podcast, and the passion behind Mama Bear Apologetics. She talks about faith deconstruction, hypocrisy, spiritual obstacles and expectational doubt and so much more! She also shares what causes her personally to believe in the God of the Christian Bible. We hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode!
Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She...2022-06-291h 04
Chasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 21 [1:1 with Pastor Mike // The Essential Ethic of Biblical Sexuality, Pt. 2]One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensGuest: Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministrieshttps://www.alivingletter.org/Video Version: [ 1:1 Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this special One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike podcast, Pastor Mike sits down with National Speaker, Drew Berryessa and they start a two part discussion on the Essential Ethic of Biblical Sexuality#chasingsquirrels #goodhopemn #drewberryessa #biblical sexuality #transformation #ethicSTAY CONNECTED WITH GOOD HOPE CHURCHDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsSermon Podcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agChasing...2022-05-2638 min
Fully Alive in ChristKingdom Wholeness - Drew BerryessaOur heart is to be a place where we will continually believe for miraculous and supernatural healing in people’s lives – physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual. Listen as Drew unpacks what we believe in the area of Kingdom Wholeness.2022-05-2257 min
Chasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 20 [1:1 with Pastor Mike // The Essential Ethic of Biblical Sexuality, Pt. 1]Episode 20 [1:1 with Pastor Mike // The Essential Ethic of Biblical Sexuality, Pt. 1]One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensGuest: Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministrieshttps://www.alivingletter.org/Video Version: [ 1:1 Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this special One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike podcast, Pastor Mike sits down with National Speaker, Drew Berryessa and they start a two part discussion on the Essential Ethic of Biblical Sexuality#chasingsquirrels #goodhopemn #drewberryessa #biblical sexuality #transformation #ethicSTAY CONNECTED WITH GOOD HOPE CHURCHDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: h...2022-05-1935 min
Welcome to the Table52 Sexuality & Faith with Drew BerryessaHave you or somebody you know been afraid to engage with those facing same-sex attraction in or outside the church? Are you looking for wisdom about how to navigate Our guest, Drew Berryessa, has been in full-time ministry to the sexually broken and conflicted since 2004, and is the Director of A Living Letter Ministries, dedicated to helping the Church respond to sexual brokenness with truth and love. He travels the country speaking to churches, denominations, groups, and conferences sharing his testimony of transformation, as well as pastoral insights to help the broken and equip believers....2022-05-1941 minWelcome to the Table52 Sexuality & Faith with Drew BerryessaHave you or somebody you know been afraid to engage with those facing same-sex attraction in or outside the church? Are you looking for wisdom about how to navigate Our guest, Drew Berryessa, has been in full-time ministry to the sexually broken and conflicted since 2004, and is the Director of A Living Letter Ministries, dedicated to helping the Church respond to sexual brokenness with truth and love. He travels the country speaking to churches, denominations, groups, and conferences sharing his testimony of transformation, as well as pastoral insights to help the broken and equip believers....2022-05-1941 min
Finding Something RealThe Difference Jesus Makes with Shannon MooreToday, we have a special guest on the podcast! Janell’s mom Shannon joins Janell and Lieke to talk about the difference Jesus makes. Shannon talks about her experience with drinking to escape, accepting Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 16, and the difference Jesus has made in her life. She also talks about how her faith has impacted her relationship with her parents. There is a lot of good stuff in this episode, we hope you enjoy! ___________________
We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about su...2022-05-181h 05
Chasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 19 [1:1 with Pastor Mike // Transformation - Part 3]One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensGuest: Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministrieshttps://www.alivingletter.org/Video Version: [ 1:1 Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this special One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike podcast, Pastor Mike sits down with National Speaker, Drew Berryessa and they conclude their discussion on transformation and biblical sexuality.#chasingsquirrels #goodhopemn #drewberryessa #biblical sexuality #transformationSTAY CONNECTED WITH GOOD HOPE CHURCHDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsSermon Podcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agChasing Squirrels Audio Podcast: https://squirrels...2022-05-1222 min
Chasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 18 [1:1 with Pastor Mike // Transformation - Part 2]One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensGuest: Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministrieshttps://www.alivingletter.org/Video Version: [ 1:1 Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this special One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike podcast, Pastor Mike sits down with National Speaker, Drew Berryessa continue to talk in-depth about transformation and biblical sexuality.#chasingsquirrels #goodhopemn #drewberryessa #biblical sexuality #transformationSTAY CONNECTED WITH GOOD HOPE CHURCHDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsSermon Podcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agChasing Squirrels Audio Podcast: https://squirrels.goodhope...2022-05-0520 min
Fully Alive in ChristWalking in Kingdom Generosity - Drew BerryessaThe New Testament was written at a time when the Old Covenant was passing away and the New Covenant was just beginning, because of that there is a tension of a “mix” between these two realities that sometimes still finds its way into Church culture today including but not limited to our finances.2022-05-0155 min
Chasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 17 [1:1 with Pastor Mike // Transformation - Part 1]One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensGuest: Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministrieshttps://www.alivingletter.org/Video Version: [ 1:1 Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this special One-to-One Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike podcast, Pastor Mike sits down with National Speaker, Drew Berryessa to talk in-depth about transformation and biblical sexuality.#chasingsquirrels #goodhopemn #drewberryessa #biblical sexuality #transformationSTAY CONNECTED WITH GOOD HOPE CHURCHDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsSermon Podcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agChasing Squirrels Audio Podcast: https://squirrels.goodhope.ag2022-04-2819 min
Finding Something RealAre Christians Judgier than Jesus? with Cynthia Beaudry & Drew BerryessaToday on the podcast, Janell and Castin chat with returning guest Drew Berryessa and his colleague Cynthia Beaudry. As a warning, this conversation discusses some topics that may be too mature for some.
Cynthia shares her story of growing up with two moms, dealing with the murder of her dad, and how she came to be set in her belief in Jesus. Drew shares his story of struggling with his sexuality, starting a ministry, and what happened when he attended his brother’s wedding.
A lot of topics are addressed in this episode su...2022-04-271h 20
Chasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 16 [The Parable of the Ten Virgins]Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensEp. 16: The Parable of the Ten VirginsVideo Version: [ Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this week's episode, Pastor Mike and the Squirrel Chasers along with Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministries, finish up the Parable Draft by discussing The Parable of the Ten Virgins.STAY CONNECTEDDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsPodcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemnChasing Squirrels Podcast is a ministry of Good Hope Church...2022-04-2128 minChasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 15 [The Parable of the Wedding Banquet]Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensEp. 15: The Parable of the Wedding BanquetVideo Version: [ Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this week's episode Pastor Mike and the Squirrel Chasers along with Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministries, discuss The Parable of the Wedding Banquet, as well as what their perceptions of heaven are.STAY CONNECTEDDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsPodcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemnChasing Squirrels Podcast is a ministry of...2022-04-1436 minChasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 14 [The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders]Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensEp. 14: The Parable of the Wise and Foolish BuildersVideo Version: [ Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this week's episode Pastor Mike and the Squirrel Chasers along with Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministries, discuss The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. STAY CONNECTEDDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsPodcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemnChasing Squirrels Podcast is a ministry of Good Hope Church: https://goodhope.a...2022-04-0730 minChasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 13 [The Parable of the Vine and the Branches]Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensEp. 13: The Parable of the Vine and the BranchesVideo Version: [ Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this week's episode Pastor Mike and the Squirrel Chasers along with Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministries, discuss The Parable of the Vine and the Branches. Be sure to watch until the end, as there is a special surprise in this week's episode.STAY CONNECTEDDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsPodcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http...2022-03-3142 minChasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 12 [The Parable of the I Am The Sheep Gate]Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensEp. 12: The Parable of the I Am The Sheep Gate (Drew)Video Version: [ Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this week's episode Pastor Mike and the Squirrel Chasers invite Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministries to pick one of his favorite parables, The Parable of the I Am The Sheep Gate. Be sure to watch until the end, as there is a special surprise in this week's episode.STAY CONNECTEDDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsPodcast: https://sermons.goodhope.ag...2022-03-2429 min
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa // Personal Testimony[ Video version of the message here ]In 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in...2022-03-2030 minChasing Squirrels with Pastor MikeEpisode 11 [The Parable of the Speck and the Log]Chasing Squirrels with Pastor Mike StevensEp. 11: The Parable of the Speck and the LogVideo Version: [ Chasing Squirrels Podcast ]In this week's episode Pastor Mike and the Squirrel Chasers invite Drew Berryessa from A Living Letter Ministries to join in on the conversation of The Parable of the Speck and the Log from Pastor Tom. STAY CONNECTEDDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsPodcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemnChasing Squirrels Podcast is a...2022-03-1727 min
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa Q & A // Biblical Sexuality & TransformationIn 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in 2004, joining the staff of Portland Fellowship, a para-church discipleship ministry in Portland, OR. Drew...2022-03-0951 min
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa // Biblical Sexuality & TransformationIn 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in 2004, joining the staff of Portland Fellowship, a para-church discipleship ministry in Portland, OR. Drew...2022-03-092h 10
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa Q & A // Engaging with your loved ones in the LGBTQ communityFind out more about Drew and his ministry at his website:https://alivingletter.org#drewberryessa #goodhopemn #alivingletterSTAY CONNECTED TO GOOD HOPEDaily Devotionals with Pastor Mike: http://goodhope.ag/devotionsChasing Squirrels Podcast: http://squirrels.goodhope.agSermon Podcast: https://sermons.goodhope.agInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn2022-03-081h 21
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa // Engaging with your loved ones in the LGBTQ communityIn 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in 2004, joining the staff of Portland Fellowship, a para-church discipleship ministry in Portland, OR. Drew...2022-03-081h 30
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastGood Hope Youth / #theVOID // Guest Speaker: Drew BerryessaGuest Speaker Drew Berryessa shares with Good Hope's Youth Group on March 2, 2022.In 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in...2022-03-0346 min
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Fully Alive in ChristGod's Passionate Pursuit of You - Drew BerryessaWe believe that intimacy is the core and the place where our relationship with Christ is rooted and it's from intimacy that everything flows. So when we teach on intimacy, we desire that it would remind you of God's passionate pursuit of you, of his constant invitation to your heart to be safe, set free and satisfied in Christ.
We want the power of his love and desire to compel you deeper into his presence to pursue him that nothing else would satisfy you, once you've had revelation of the length that he has gone in his love to be...2022-01-2357 min
Fully Alive in ChristWeeding the Garden - Drew BerryessaWhat do you look like FULLY ALIVE in Jesus?
In John 10:10, Jesus told us that while we may have an enemy who wants to “steal, kill and destroy,” He came to “give life to the fullest, abundant and overflowing!” His heart is that you and I would be “fully alive,” in His infinite, resurrection life that springs from the everlasting well of God — right now and into eternity.
As a church community, we set aside the first 12 Sundays of each year to explore what we believe are the three foundations of a “full life” in Christ.
Our INTIMACY with God through the indwel...2022-01-0952 min
Fully Alive in ChristJoy to the World - Drew Berryessa"Joy to the world, the Lord has come!"
When Christmas time rolls around, this familiar refrain is heard with regularity. It's a classic line from Isaac Watts hymn, which was first published in 1719!
As soon as we read the lyric "joy to the world...", it's difficult not to hum the rest of the song in our heads and hearts. You're probably doing it right now!
While we know the lyrics, and they have become synonymous with our yearly celebration of the coming of Jesus into our world, a question must be asked: Do we sense, see, and share this joy?
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Fully Alive in ChristHope in the Dark - Drew BerryessaThousands of years have passed since that first sin in the Garden of Eden, and with it the first of HUNDREDS of prophecies in the Old Testament was given promising the coming of the Messiah. As time has passed the history of God’s people, and the world surrounding them, time and time again have demonstrated the reach, the potency, and the devastating impact sin had on humanity. Over time, each prophetic word spoken pointed to the hope that God had a redemptive plan in place, and that he had not abandoned His people to ruin and destruction.2021-12-0643 min
Fully Alive in ChristRecognizing Lament in Light of Sin - Drew BerryessaLament is exercising our ability to feel sadness and grieve by giving time, space, voice and expression to our deep sorrow over pain, loss, and disappointment. Lamenting is admitting that there are parts of ourselves and our lives that are undone, feeling them, and inviting God into them - because when God is with us in it, being undone does not mean we are unsafe or unprotected!
Everything that we lament in this life is rooted in the fact that sin broke the world and it broke humanity and it broke the perfect relationship we have with our Father. When...2021-10-3147 min
Fully Alive in ChristActs 13 - The Beauty of Repentance - Drew BerryessaThroughout the Book of Acts, there is a constant invitation to repent. Not the turn-or-burn coercion to believe, but a beautiful exhortation to return to the truth of who God says we are through the finished work of the Cross and reminds us what has been made right.2021-10-0343 min
Fully Alive in ChristAct 11 - The Gift of Inclusion - Drew BerryessaThis week's message was from Acts 10 and 11. It was the moment the gospel, and full inclusion into the Kingdom of God was given to the Gentiles. Cornelius and his family were the first ushered in, a shift that all of us reap the benefit of. But what we often forget is that this gift of inclusion to the Gentiles was promised by God, first to Abram (Abraham) well over 2000 years ago. There was a lot of smoke obscuring that promise by the time Cornelius and His family were filled with the Holy Spirit! Nevertheless, the promise was still there all...2021-09-1946 min
Fully Alive in ChristActs 8 - When God Uses Difficult Circumstances - Drew BerryessaEven in the most difficult circumstances, God is at work. What we are going through may not be ideal, but we can trust that God is holding, comforting, and strengthening us.2021-08-1538 min
Finding Something RealMessy Truth & The Church with Caleb KaltenbachToday on the podcast, we have Caleb Kaltenbach. Caleb tells the story of being raised by three gay parents, how he joined a Bible study and ended up giving his life to Christ. He is now a pastor who helps Christians connect with the LGBTQ+ community.
They talk about the importance of making sure Jesus is the center of our life, finding our identity in Him, empathizing with those who have been hurt by christians and the church, and ultimately finding our healing in Christ.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Finding Something RealCollege Life Circa 2021 with Molly Oswald and Isaiah GuereroOn today’s episode of the Finding Something REAL podcast, Janell has a great conversation with Molly Oswald and Isaiah Guerero. They discuss the frustrations about attending college during a pandemic and the challenges of building community during the pandemic. They also talk about dating during the pandemic, how their faith has been impacted during COVID, and more! We hope you enjoy this episode!
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We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! Special thanks to our friends Brian & Jill Wilson. To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click he...2021-07-141h 00
Finding Something RealCollege Ministry & An Invitation with Rebeca MetzlerThis week, we end our journey with Mariah with a spatular conversation with Rebeca Metzler! Rebeca shares a little about her faith journey, what it’s like being involved with a counter cultural movement, and how the pandemic changed church life. They talk about finding a Christian community and Rebeca shares about her ministry called Resonate. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Fully Alive in ChristActs 5 - Representing Jesus Well - Drew BerryessaWatch Drew kick us back into our series, “Community of Transformation.” Here, he challenges us to represent Jesus well not just in our words, but also in our affection and our actions towards people we might not agree with.2021-06-2732 min
Finding Something RealHoly Tension & Tough Topics with Drew BerryessaToday, Janell and Mariah sit down with Drew Berryessa. Drew shares about his ministry and some of the challenges he has faced, his experience with sexuality and the Biblical position on it, and more! They also talk about the Gospel and living for Christ requires sacrifice. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Finding Something RealChristian, Gay, & Single with Zach VerrettIn this episode of the Finding Something REAL podcast, Janell and Mariah sit down with Zach Verritt. Zach shares his story of pursuing perfection, discovering his brokenness and finding grace. He shares his story of growing up in a christian home, being same sex attracted, and shares how pornography has effected hsi life. He shares a powerful story of how his sexuality has actually helped him be honest before God and how it has brought him closer to Jesus Christ.
They also talk about how humility and repentance needs to influence the church’s response to homosexuality an...2021-06-091h 03
Finding Something RealIntroducing Mariah: Her Faith Story & QuestionsNew Month, New Co-Host! Today Janell sits down with Mariah. Mariah is kind enough to share her faith journey and a few questions that she has about Jesus Christ and Christianity.
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Fully Alive in ChristActs 1 - Our Kingdom Calling - Drew BerryessaHave you ever found yourself in a place that you just couldn’t see the hand of the Lord working on your behalf? Or maybe the way the circumstances were playing out did not meet your hopes or expectations? You are in very good company!
This week we are beginning our journey through the book of Acts. Acts is the powerful account of how the early church, filled with the power and the authority of the Holy Spirit, changed the course of human history and ushered in the advance of the Kingdom of God here on Earth. But in the op...2021-04-2537 min
Finding Something RealSame-Sex Attraction & the Church with Drew BerryessaIn today’s episode of the Finding Something REAL Podcast, we are talking with Drew Berryessa.
Janell, Lucrezia, and Janell have an in-depth discussion about same-sex attraction and the church. Drew shares his story of having same-sex attraction and his fear of how the church would treat him if they knew. He talks human sexuality and the messages about sexuality that come from the Church, why he chose Jesus, and the importance of prayer and the position of our heart
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Fully Alive in ChristJoseph and the Time in Between - Drew BerryessaWhat do we do in the time gap between our promise and the delivery of that promise?
What do we do when we feel like God has forgotten us?
What do we do when the promises are not coming true?
How do we posture hearts and character and our actions and spirits in contending for over a decade or more of pain and frustration and disappointment like Joseph?
Watch Drew as he tackles these difficult questions and gives us practical tools on how to navigate the "some time later" moments of our journey between the promise and its fulfillment.2021-03-0738 min
Fully Alive in ChristJoseph's Family History - Drew BerryessaDrew launched us into a new series, From the Prison to the Palace beginning with Joseph's family history. This is a 10,000 foot overview of the Family History of Joseph from Abraham to Joseph’s birth. When examining the historical narrative of Genesis 12 forward, we see the Lord offering his covenantal promises over and over again. And we see His people making choices that reveal their doubt, fear, disobedience, etc. Yet God faithfully uses every choice to fulfill His promises.
The story of Jospeh is how God interacted with imperfect humanity in the backdrop of his perfect plan. And that story is...2021-01-3138 min
Legacy Church MessagesChrist in Me Conference | Drew BerryessaDrew Berryessa Master Class | Creating a culture of love2020-10-1800 min
youngadults.todayseason 3, episode 11 | Drew Berryessa | sexual brokenness & healingIn 1996, Drew Berryessa surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life.
Drew’s life and testimony stand in stark contrast to the current cultural narrative about sexual identity, demonstrating instead what Christ can do fo...2020-07-271h 06
Beyond the TalkA Tribute to Sy RogersDrew Berryessa discusses the life and impact of Sy Rogers, a pioneer in sexual wholeness ministry.
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Becoming WholeAn Interview with Drew BerryessaSend us a textJoin Josh as he speaks with Drew Berryessa about his journey through SSA into freedom and healing.Highlights:when I finally confessed, my struggles, my sin, my failure…..there was no opportunity to talk about my struggle without feeling condemnedand those are both schemes of the enemy, to isolate us from God and his people and all of God's provision…Guests:Drew BerryessaMentions:Are We There Yet? - Drew Berr...2019-10-2130 min
Foothills Studio ConversationsEp. 12 // Biblical Sexual Identity Extended (w/ Drew Berryessa)
Drew Berryessa is a very unique voice in the conversation on biblical sexuality as it pertains to homosexuality and the churches response to it. How should the church react to homosexuality? Does the Gospel truly transform lives? Many Christians feel like they have a good foundation for these questions but when applied to sexual identity and homosexuality we have questions and doubts. Bryce & Mark pick Drew’s brain on this and much more.
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Foothills Church (Audio)Biblical Sexual Identity What does it mean to made in the Image of God? Does the Gospel truly transform lives? Many Christians feel like they have a good foundation for these questions but when applied to sexual identity and homosexuality we have questions and doubts. Drew Berryessa is a very unique voice in this conversation and challenges believers to believe in the gospels transforming in all areas of life including sexuality. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 2019-04-0744 min
Beyond the TalkAre We There Yet? The BookThis episode is all about our new resource, "Are We There Yet?" A book written by Drew Berryessa. We are so excited to begin publishing THIS MONTH! Please listen to hear Drew's heart and some key points taken from the book.
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Living Waters MedfordIdentity // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2018-02-1933 minLiving Waters MedfordIdentity // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2018-02-1233 minLiving Waters MedfordGod with us // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-12-1933 minLiving Waters MedfordWhen we worship // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-11-2033 minLiving Waters MedfordContextual Revolution // Biblical Marriage? // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-10-0333 minLiving Waters MedfordContextual Revolution // Matthew 5 // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-08-2933 minLiving Waters MedfordContextual Revolution // Mathew 7:1-5 // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-08-0833 minLiving Waters MedfordContextual Revolution - Proverbs - July 2nd // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-07-0433 minLiving Waters MedfordInheritance w/ Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-03-2633 minLiving Waters MedfordInheritance // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-02-2833 min
Bridgeview ChurchSpecial Guest Speaker Drew Berryessa2017-02-1900 minLiving Waters MedfordIdentity // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2017-01-3033 minLiving Waters MedfordAdvent // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2016-12-1433 minLiving Waters MedfordTo Be Continued - Acts // Drew BerryessaIntimacy, Identity and Inheritance // Messages of hope from Living Waters, Medford Oregon2016-11-1433 min
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastSacred Tension of Truth & Love // Drew BerryessaGuest Speaker Drew Berryessa finishes his week of meetings at Good Hope with a message on the "Sacred Tension of Truth & Love". Visit http://www.goodhope.ag/drew to hear more from Drew.2016-08-071h 00Living Waters MedfordWords In Red // Drew Berryessa // July 3, 20162016-07-0633 minLiving Waters MedfordWords In Red // Drew Berryessa // June 5, 20162016-06-0733 min
Portland Christian Center SermonsTruth & Grace : Same Sex AttractionThis week, our special guest, Drew Berryessa shared his testimony about healing from sexual brokenness. His message is titled, "Truth & Grace: Same Sex Attraction" and in it, he shares a powerful truth of God's grace and mercy.
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