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Sonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 35- Family Traditions & Navigating Holidays Join Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Pastor Jason Gibbons, and Pastor Craig Gorc as they discuss how Christians should approach cultural holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. This conversation examines the biblical framework for engaging with cultural practices, emphasizing three approaches: receive, reject, or redeem. They discuss the importance of Christian liberty in areas of conscience, drawing from Romans 14 and Colossians 2, while maintaining that some practices should be outright rejected if they promote evil or idolatry. The conversation addresses practical challenges families face during holidays, including navigating expectations from extended family, establishing new traditions as married couples, and...
2025-11-121h 02Sonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 32- Confession This episode of the Sonrise Pastors Podcast explores the importance of confession in the Christian life, emphasizing its role in spiritual growth, community building, and maintaining a right relationship with God. Join Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Pastor Jason Gibbons, and Pastor Craig Gorc as they discuss the biblical basis for confession, its practical applications, and the challenges and benefits of being transparent about one's sins and struggles. They highlight the need for both confessing to God and to trusted individuals within the Christian community, emphasizing the healing and freedom that comes from bringing sin into the light.
2025-10-1558 min
Sonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 29- The Charlie Kirk Effect This episode of the Sonrise Pastor's Podcast features Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Dr. Dan Hammer, Pastor Herb Marks, Pastor Noma Hedman, and Pastor Craig Gorc. This episode discusses the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and its profound impact on the Christian community and broader society. The pastors explore how Kirk's death has sparked a renewed interest in faith, particularly among young people, and how it represents a spiritual battle between good and evil. They emphasize the importance of churches addressing this event, encouraging boldness in faith, and seizing the opportunity to reach out to those seeking answers and...
2025-09-1859 minSonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 16 - Sonrise Worship Album Join Pastor John Hammer, Pastor Craig Gorc, PastorJason Gibbons, and Ryan Danley in a discussion and insider's look into the upcoming Sonrise Worship Album!
2025-03-0454 min
Sonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 11 - Increase Your Effectiveness In Reaching The Lost Sonrise Senior Pastors John/Grace Hammer and Executive Pastor Dr Craig Gorc team up with Dr Bill Hogg and Pastor Ben Dixon to tackle the topic of The Mission of the Church.
2024-05-2259 min
Sonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 7 - James River Men's Conference, Spiritual Disciplines Pastors Dr Craig Gorc, Jason Gibbons, Noma Hedman, and James Lemley briefly discuss the Mark Driscoll and James River Men’s Conference controversy, along with the importance of the spiritual disciplines: fasting, scripture reading and meditation.
2024-04-231h 09
Sonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 5 - Solar Eclipse, Richard Dawkins, And More.. Pastor's John Hammer, Jason Gibbons, Dr Dan Hammer, and Dr Craig Gorc explore the significance of the recent solar eclipse, and the questions it raises about the end times and the second coming of Christ. As well as the intriguing remarks of Richard Dawkins, a renowned atheist who surprisingly acknowledges the value of Christian culture while rejecting its foundational beliefs.
2024-04-0659 min
Sonrise Pastors PodcastEpisode 2 - Super Bowl Ads, Gay Weddings and Jesus Pastor's John Hammer, Noma Hedman, Jason Gibbons, and Craig Gorc discuss controversial Super Bowl ads and gay marriage.
2024-02-241h 09