Menlo Church Podcasts

Interruptible | Menlo Midweek | Mark Swarner, Mark Morinishi

Welcome to the Markcast, where Mark and Mark dive into our Art of Showing Up series by defining what it means to be present with those around us, have better relationships with our neighbors and explore the power of presence. Connect with us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

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Interruptible | Art of Showing Up | Mark Swarner

Jesus never seemed in a hurry, even when crowds demanded His attention. Drawing from the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we’ll unpack how formation happens in our margins—not our schedules. Living a Spirit-led life means being interruptible. One of our kingdom qualities is being an unhurried friend, and this passage challenges us to consider who our friend is, the same way that Jesus challenged first-century people with their definition of neighbor.

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Calling is Greater Than Comfort | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Missy Morinishi, Mark Morinishi

This week the Morinishi's team up to chat through what it means to show up, talk the challenges of community, and have an intervention with Phil!

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Calling Is Greater Than Comfort | Art of Showing Up | Phil EuBank

The most powerful way to reflect the heart of Jesus isn't through grand gestures—it's through presence. This series walks through key moments in Scripture where Jesus or His followers simply showed up—with compassion, intentionality, and courage. In a culture of disconnection and self-focus, we’ll learn what it means to take the risk of proximity, live interruptible lives, and make room at our tables. Rooted in Luke 10 and the way of Jesus, The Art of Showing Up helps us move from good intentions to embodied faith—believing that when we show up, God does too.

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Letting God Take the Lead | Menlo Midweek | Allison Li, Matt Summers, Mark Morinishi

How do we let God take the lead in times of trouble or unknown? We further unpack this questions giving some practical tips around things that help us remember God's faithfulness, and how to start the Fall season well!

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Letting God Take the Lead | Foreign Faith | Phil EuBank

Before Israel ever faced the Red Sea, God made His presence and leadership unmistakable. In the wilderness, a pillar of cloud guided them by day and a pillar of fire by night—an unmissable reminder that they weren’t navigating life alone. The cloud didn’t give them a full map, just the next step. Sometimes it stayed for a day, sometimes for months, but Israel moved only when God moved. In our own lives, we often want the entire plan upfront, yet God calls us to follow His presence one step at a time. Letting God take the lead means trading the security of our own schedule for the security of His presence, even when it disrupts our plans

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It's Never Too Late to Turn Back | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mette Gosvig, Mark Morinishi

This week Mette, our Next Gen Intern, joins us to join into the conversation around rest, sabbath, pace and perspective - and how when we rest well we can actually perform better!

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It's Never Too Late to Turn Back | Foreign Faith | Phil EuBank

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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When We Lead Ourselves | Menlo Midweek | Matt Summers, Harold Escalante, Mark Morinishi

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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When We Lead Ourselves | Foreign Faith | Matt Summers

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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