Reality San Francisco

Exploring themes of hope and faith in 1 Peter 1, discussing transformative power of enduring trials, rethinking time and hope through Jesus' resurrection, connection between hope and inheritance in face of present sufferings, delving into multifaceted concept of hope from logo therapy to Christian hope, and exploring how past experiences shape present decisions and future aspirations.

Dave Lomas, Dr. David Bennett, and Jessica Gracewski discuss the difficulties of teaching on identity, and the limitations of language on claiming our identity, especially in regards to sexuality.

In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Dr. David Bennett teaches from Matthew 21:1-11 on how our lenses, laws, and loves can obstruct the work of Jesus to reorient our fallen identities. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3IOxGwm 

Dave Lomas, Dr. David Bennett, and Melissa Weinisch discuss the story of Jacob, and the embodied of experiences of wrestling through our identity with God.

In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Melissa Weinisch teaches from Genesis 32:24-31 on the story of Jacob unlocking his identity by posturing and surrendering himself to God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/43lXQ30 

Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the recent response from our church to our current teaching series, and how greater vulnerability and obedience to God leads to greater knowledge of ourselves.

In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 16:24-25 on the impact of misaligned identity formation and our access to selfhood through a relationship with Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/49PjYVW

Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the traditional and modern self, maturity in Christ, and the implications of tech on identity. The ending prayer meditation is from "Habits of the Household" by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://bit.ly/3IrJTH7 

In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Dave Lomas teaches from Luke 15:11-32 on the journey of losing and finding ourselves in God’s love. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3V2mofj 

Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Melissa Weinisch discuss the Divine Call, looking inward, and the role of community in identity formation. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.