Community Christian Church Podcast

Wisdom Psalms | Psalm 1
Part 5 of The Psalms: A Complete Guide to Honest Prayer

with John Ciesniewski

How are you being formed?

Every day we're shaped by the voices we listen to, the content we consume, and the habits we cultivate. In this message from Psalm 1, John Ciesniewski explores how Wisdom Psalms invite us to become people whose lives are deeply rooted in God's Word rather than the shifting values of our culture.

Psalm 1 con...

Royal Psalms | Psalm 2
Part 4 of The Psalms: A Complete Guide to Honest Prayer 

with Tammy Melchien

How do followers of Jesus remain grounded when the world feels divided and uncertain?

In this message from Psalm 2, Tammy Melchien explores the Royal Psalms and shows how they reorient our hearts around the unshakable reign of King Jesus.

In a culture filled with anxiety, political division, and competing sources of hope, Psalm 2...

Thanksgiving Psalms | Psalm 30
Part 3 of The Psalms: A Complete Guide to Honest Prayer
with Ted Coniaris

How often do you stop to remember what God has done in your life?

In this message from Psalm 30, Ted Coniaris explores the power of Thanksgiving Psalms and shows how gratitude can deepen our relationship with God. More than simply saying "thank you," biblical thanksgiving invites us to remember specific ways God has met us...

Lament Psalms | Psalm 13
Part 2 of The Psalms: A Complete Guide to Honest Prayer

Featuring a conversation between Ted Coniaris and Aubrey Sampson, with introduction and conclusion from John Ciesniewski.

What if faith isn't about pretending everything is okay?

Psalm 13 shows us that some of the most faithful prayers in Scripture begin with questions, pain, and confusion. In this episode, Aubrey Sampson joins Ted Coniaris to explore...

Prayer was never meant to be shallow, scripted, or self-centered.

In this opening message of our Psalms series, Aaron Loy teaches from Psalm 145 and explores how Praise Psalms help deepen our relationship with God by reorienting our hearts toward who God is rather than simply what we want from him.

The Psalms give language to every human emotion and invite us into honest, authentic prayer. Through David’s words in Psalm 145, we...

The mission of God doesn’t belong to “someone else.” Jesus sends all of us.

In the final week of Find Your Place in God’s Mission, Ted Coniaris teaches from John 20, Acts 1, Colossians 3, and Revelation 7 to explore how the Church is called to continue God’s mission in the world.

This message unpacks Jesus’ words, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you,” and challenges followers o...

Jesus didn’t come to offer a comfortable, “blue-pill” version of faith. He came announcing the Kingdom of God—a new reality that changes everything.

In Week 6 of Find Your Place in God’s Mission, Tammy Melchien teaches from Mark 1, Luke 4, and Matthew 6 to explore Jesus’ radical invitation to repent, realign our lives, and follow Him as King. Through the lens of The Matrix, this message shows how ...

You weren’t just saved—you were meant to represent.

In this message from Week 5 of Find Your Place in God’s Mission, Ted Coniaris explores a striking image from Jeremiah 13 and shows how God’s people were always meant to reflect Him to the world.

When that calling was lost, God didn’t give up—He sent Jesus. Now, instead of God wearing His people, we are invited to clothe ourselves with Christ.

This ...

What if rescue isn’t the end of your story—but just the beginning?

In Week 4 of Find Your Place in God’s Mission, Chris Nichols explores the Exodus story to reveal a powerful truth: God doesn’t just rescue His people from slavery—He redeems them for a purpose.

Through Moses and the Israelites, we see that rescue changes circumstances, but redemption restores identity and calling. God forms His people int...

What if God’s blessing in your life was never meant to stop with you?

In Week 3 of Find Your Place in God’s Story, John Ciesniewski explores Genesis 12 and the calling of Abraham to show how God’s mission has always been about reaching the world through His people.

When God chose Abraham, it wasn’t because he was the most impressive or deserving—it was because God was launching a rescue plan for the nati...

At the end of a full and often fast-paced week, it’s easy to move forward without ever pausing to reflect. This guided Prayer of Examen offers a simple, meaningful way to slow down and notice where God has been present in your life.

Through gentle prompts and quiet moments of reflection, you’ll be guided to review your week with honesty and gratitude—recognizing moments of joy, connection, struggle, and growth. You...

Our culture constantly pushes us to do more and try harder. Jesus offers a different invitation: remain. This guided Lectio Divina centers on John 15:1–4 and invites you into a quiet, reflective space to experience the depth of the invitation to remain.

Through four movements—listen, reflect, respond, and rest—you’ll engage the imagery of the vine and branches, noticing what word or phrase draws your attentio...

In the middle of busy, demanding days, it’s easy to try to force growth in our own strength. This guided Lectio Divina invites you to slow down and rediscover a different way—the way of the Spirit. Centered on Galatians 5:22–23, this contemplative experience gently leads you through the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Through four move...

In a world that often equates God’s presence with the loud and dramatic, this guided Lectio Divina invites you to encounter Him in a different way—in the quiet whisper. Centered on 1 Kings 19:11–13, this contemplative practice walks you through an ancient rhythm of sacred reading designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and rest in God’s presence.

Through four intentional movements—listen, reflect...

In a world filled with constant noise and distraction, learning to be still can feel unfamiliar—but it is a deeply rooted practice in the Christian faith. In this guided experience, you’ll be gently led into silence through three simple, powerful practices designed to help you become more aware of God’s presence.

Beginning with calming box breathing, you’ll settle your body and quiet your mind. Then, through ...

This special Hearts on Fire Sunday service captures a powerful moment in the life of COMMUNITY—a gathering marked by passionate worship and corporate prayer for unity, healing, and renewal.

Rooted in Luke 24:32, this experience kicks off IGNITE Week, a season of intentional prayer, fasting, and discipleship. You’ll hear reflections that call us to surrender again to Jesus, celebrate new life, and trust God to bring resto...

What if the ordinary parts of your life are actually the most sacred?

In Week 2 of Find Your Place in God’s Story, Ted Coniaris takes us back to Genesis to rediscover what it means to be human—and why your life matters more than you think.

From the opening chapters of Scripture, we see that humanity was created in the image of God with a clear purpose: to create, cultivate, and carry God’s presence into the world. B...

What if the Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories—but one unified story that you’re already part of?

In Week 1 of Find Your Place in God’s Mission, Chris Nichols introduces a conversation with Ed Stetzer and Ted Coniaris that explores the central storyline of Scripture: God’s mission to redeem and restore all creation.

Through Luke 24 and the story of the road to Emmaus, we see how Jesus helpe...

After the resurrection, Jesus had every reason to prove Himself to the world. Instead, He pursued people.

In this Easter message, Ted Coniaris walks through three post-resurrection encounters in John’s Gospel—Mary, Thomas, and Peter—to reveal the heart of Jesus. He meets Mary in her grief, Thomas in his doubt, and Peter in his shame. And in each moment, we see the same truth: Jesus doesn’t wait for people to ...