Menlo Church Podcasts

In the wilderness, Israel grumbled, rebelled, and doubted—but God still provided manna. This week reminds us that failure isn’t final. God meets us with grace in the midst of our wandering and invites us to start fresh. No matter how far we’ve gone, it’s never too late to return to the One who provides.

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This week Matt and Harold chime in on Matt's over use of alliteration, the Prince of Egypt soundtrack, and give practical take aways for how to better listen and lead.

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While Moses is meeting with God, Israel panics and builds the golden calf. We all know what it feels like to get tired of waiting—for answers, direction, or hope. When we take leadership into our own hands, we risk making something shiny that isn’t sacred. This message invites us to ask: what golden calves are we tempted to worship?

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This week we dive into our Foreign Faith series to further explore what it means to follow God in times of uncertainty and some practical ways we can get more organized and efficient for the coming fall.

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Israel thought Egypt was behind them—until they hit a dead end at the Red Sea. When we’re trapped between fear and faith, it’s easy to think God has abandoned us. But even when we feel lost or stuck, God is preparing to move in ways we can’t yet see. This week helps normalize fear and uncertainty as part of the journey, not signs of failure.

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This week we close out the last two weeks of our Inspired and Uncomfortable series looking at the big "What about" objections to the bible. Alisha Gibson from our Saratoga Campus joins us, and we also look ahead to whats to come for the rest of summer.

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At the center of Christianity is a powerful mystery: why would God send His Son to die? In this message, we explore the true meaning of the cross—not as divine child abuse or a fracture in the Trinity, but as the greatest act of self-giving love in history. Drawing from Scripture and insights from the early church, we look at how Jesus willingly gave His life, how the Father grieved but gave, and how the Holy Spirit makes this love real to us today.

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In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Clayton Butler, CEO of Agape International Missions (AIM) , to hear how God is using him and his team to combat human trafficking in Cambodia. Clayton shares how he first got involved in this work, the story behind The Pink Room film, and AIM’s bold vision to expand into Central America. We talk about the real stories of rescue and restoration, the importance of saying "yes" when God calls, and the practical ways individuals and churches can make a difference. This episode is filled with hope, purpose, and action—don’t miss it.

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The Bible is filled with stories of God choosing specific people, nations, or paths—Abraham, Israel, Mary, Paul. But is divine election unfair? This message explores how God’s choices are never about exclusion for exclusion’s sake but about extending blessing to the many through the few. It will wrestle with the tension of predestination, human freedom, and the wide invitation of the gospel.

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This week we sit down to further unpack why does the Bible talk so much about war—and why would a loving God command it? We sat down with Jevon and Aisha to chat about the justice, mercy, and bigger story behind the battles. From ancient wars to spiritual warfare, it all points to Jesus and His mission of peace.

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