Passion City Church DC Podcast

A lively conversation about Acts 6:8-8:3 unpacking Stephen as a model for ordinary believers. They track God moving beyond expected places and how tradition can obscure divine work. The panel wrestles with fear, preparation, and living faithfully without seeking martyrdom. Practical questions like "What would Jesus do if he were me?" shape decisions toward a life that matters.

A look at Stephen’s bold faith, his peaceful witness amid violent opposition, and how his death reshaped the early movement. Stories of rejection, false accusation, and serene courage are explored. Reflections on seeing persecutors with compassion and how persecution unexpectedly spreads the mission.

A lively conversation unpacks why Luke includes an organizational snapshot and how quick problem-solving preserves community. They explore the danger of grumbling, why leaders delegate, and how unity across differences serves as gospel witness. The discussion traces Acts as a growth narrative and previews the introduction of Stephen.

A look at how growth created tension in the early church and what went wrong when needs were overlooked. A breakdown of a specific cultural fault line between groups and why it escalated. A practical solution: appointing capable, spirit-filled leaders to restore unity. A clear link from conflict resolution to renewed growth and mission momentum.

Louie Giglio, pastor and author who founded the Passion movement, brings a vivid retelling of Psalm 46 and Hezekiah’s stand against Assyria. He unpacks “be still” in turbulent times. He links ancient engineering, hidden resources, and Jesus as living water. He closes with a call to stop striving and trust God’s sovereignty.

In this episode of Further In, Pastor Ben Stuart, Jacob Harkey, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into Acts 4:32-5:11. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Acts 5:12-42 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/dc/give — Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc — Follow along with Passion City Church DC: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc — Follow along with Pastor Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_ — Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lively walk through Acts 5 that explores how courage and conviction face rising opposition. Stories of miraculous signs, bold public testimony, and divine intervention get highlighted. Tension between human authority and obedience to God is examined. Listeners are pushed toward a decisive move of trust or retreat.

A lively deep dive into Acts 4:32–5:11, unpacking the early church’s unity, generosity, and a shocking moment of judgment. The conversation wrestles with performative faith, the healing power of confession, and how community holds people accountable. Practical steps for gentle confrontation, repentance, and protecting fragile leadership are highlighted.

A close reading of Ananias and Sapphira unpacks the seriousness of hidden sin and the danger of religious performance. Conversations explore how money reveals the heart and how community can enable or correct wrongdoing. The message warns about growing numbness to pet sins and calls listeners to reverent fear and honest repentance.

They dig into Acts 4:23-31, exploring how prayer reveals priorities and reshapes perspective. The conversation examines using Scripture to interpret crises and modeling biblical prayers. Practical tools like the ACTS prayer framework and forming new spiritual reflexes are highlighted. They also tackle boldness, evangelism methods, and balancing God’s sovereignty with human responsibility.