Over the last year we’ve experienced loss in many ways, from disturbed routines, to job loss, and even the loss of loved ones. In this episode Jenna Samuel sits down with Josh Smith, director of counseling at Sure Oaks, a ministry of Redeemer D

Q&A: Leadership Failure, Doubt, and Walking Away from the Faith

Feb 22nd, 2021 47m 53s

Hebrews 5—6 contains sobering warnings about those “who have tasted the goodness of the word of God,” and yet fall away from the faith: they cannot be brought back to repentance. Following on the heels of last week’s sermon on that text, this e

Fake News? Being People of Truth in a Time of Information Overload and Confusion

Feb 8th, 2021 41m 13s

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the information available today? The news, social media, and even WhatsApp forwards are all trying to claim that they hold the keys to the truth. Throw in a global health crisis, and the need for clarity i

Honest and Hopeful Reflections on 2020

Dec 28th, 2020 38m 13s

When you think back on the year 2020, what comes to the forefront of your mind? Perhaps the COVID-19 pandemic, financial instability, physical and mental health struggles, political turmoil, burnout, or Zoom fatigue? Yet through all the trials

Reconnecting With Community Amidst Loosening Restrictions

Dec 14th, 2020 31m 26s

As 2020 comes to a close, many of us may feel that our socially-distanced lives have caused our community “muscles” to become weak. We have not attended a Friday worship service or met with community groups in person for months, and yet now as

It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Nov 23rd, 2020 39m

“How are you?” This question can be difficult to answer, especially if we’re not, in fact, doing well. We can tend to shy away from sharing how we are presently struggling and simply share how we have overcome suffering in order to avoid lookin

Expat Wisdom: Navigating Difficult Headlines From Home

Nov 9th, 2020 51m 25s

This last year we’ve experienced and heard of countless difficult events that have unfolded around the world. Whether it has been political unrest, natural disasters, or even violence, as expats we’ve witnessed from afar the challenging headlin

Dating in a Pandemic

Oct 26th, 2020 37m 50s

If you are single and desire to be married someday, how has the pandemic affected your hopes and plans? All of the restrictions, limitations, and social distancing can create a unique dilemma for those who are pursuing marriage.In this episode

Hope From the Front Lines pt. 2: Pastor Marwan Aboul-Zelof on the Beirut Blast

Oct 5th, 2020 34m 42s

Redeemer Conversations is back! We are launching season two of the podcast with an encouraging word all the way from Beirut, Lebanon. Marwan Aboul-Zelof, former Redeemer pastoral intern and old friend, now serves as senior pastor of City Bible

Staying Motivated Through Tough Times

Jul 20th, 2020 33m 14s

Are you feeling burned out? Exhausted? Demotivated? Overwhelmed? If so, you are not alone. One common effect of the pandemic worldwide has been a struggle to persevere through the monotony, stress, and uncertainty of life in 2020. In this episo

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Discerning When to Move

Jul 6th, 2020 39m 9s

The economic effects of the pandemic have unfortunately resulted in financial instability and job loss for many members of our community. The next question that naturally comes to mind then is, “Should I leave Dubai?” If that’s you, you may be

Learning to Love Your Cross-Cultural Neighbor

Jun 22nd, 2020 29m 16s

Jesus calls Christians to love God and love their neighbor. But how can we do that when some characteristics of our neighbor seem completely foreign to us? Cross-cultural dynamics can suddenly make a difficult command even more challenging! Whe

God’s Heart for the Oppressed and the Christian Response to Injustice

Jun 8th, 2020 37m 44s

As headlines all over the world are drawing attention to issues of discrimination, prejudice, and suffering, we’re left wondering, “What does God’s Word have to say about this?” What does the Bible teach us about how to love each other as image

Living in a Virtual Reality (feat. Dr. John Dyer)

Jun 1st, 2020 28m 11s

In today’s world, we are constantly confronted with new technology that promises to enrich our lives, educate us, or entertain us. But do we ever stop to think about how social media, video games, Zoom, smart phone devices, TV, and other techno

Navigating Singleness and Marriage in Quarantine

May 17th, 2020 27m 28s

Today's new normal presents unique challenges and opportunities to both marrieds and singles. Whether living in a full villa or a solitary flat, you can leverage your situation to grow in your relationships with others and the Lord. Tune in to

Hope from the Front Lines: Stories of Healthcare Workers

May 4th, 2020 27m 7s

While many of us are able to #stayhome and #staysafe, healthcare workers are currently risking their own personal safety to provide medical care to patients in need. In this podcast episode three healthcare workers from the Redeemer church comm

Help! I'm Quarantined with My Kids!

Apr 20th, 2020 22m 14s

As restrictions tighten during this local lockdown, our families are seeing more of each other than ever before. Our children and teenagers aren’t going to school, personal space is a distant dream, tensions are rising as we live and work under

COVID-19 and the Big Picture of Redemption

Apr 19th, 2020 22m 43s

What do we as Christians make of COVID-19? Does this novel coronavirus disrupt God’s plan for salvation? How do we find hope in a global pandemic?Listen in to this podcast to hear a conversation between members of the Redeemer family as they di

Stewarding the Silence: Growing in Prayer and Meditation

Apr 19th, 2020 26m 32s

The quarantined life can so easily be filled with “noise” from the news, the latest on social media, binge watching Netflix shows, and more. While those aren’t evil in and of themselves, could they be distractions? What if God were using this p

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