Meta Church NYC
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMeta Church is a church based in New York City, and we're committed to helping you experience the transformative power of Jesus in your life. In this weekly podcast from Pastors Ricky and Krista Ortiz, you'll hear messages that are encouraging, relevant to everyday life, and that will inspire you to take the next step in your journey with Jesus.
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A New Day Is Dawning
April 04, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBHappy Easter Sunday! We're celebrating the resurrection of Jesus with a new message from Pastor Ricky Ortiz. The Easter story is packed with emotions like uncertainty, doubt, grief, and even despair. But Jesus' resurrection reminds us that a new day has dawned and hope is here! Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
Made For This Moment | Pastor Krista Ortiz
March 22, 2021 18:02 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWhoever you are and wherever you are – you have been positioned there at this very moment with a God-given purpose! God is calling on you to re-engage with Him so that you can step into the fullness of all that He has for you! Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
You Are Here
March 07, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBEach of us has been placed and positioned where you are by God for a reason, but so long as you're concerned about the past or the future you will miss out on the power of the present. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
Go With The Flow
February 21, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIf we're ever going to advance the Kingdom of God the way God intends for us, then we're going to have to "step into the flows" He's designated that will cultivate tenacity within us and empower us to move things forward. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
Streams Not Lakes
February 07, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Christian faith ought to be marked by movement, progress, and possibility. In a lot of ways, it should look like a stream that's advancing and moving forward, not a lake that sits idle. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
This Could Change Your Life
January 24, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIf you had access to a tool that could change for you life for the better, would you use it? In this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares a transformative tool you can use to alter the course of your life and legacy. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
First And Best
January 10, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWhen we talk about "holding nothing back" as a church, it's because we recognize that this is exactly what God has done for us. He's given us His first and best, so it only makes sense that we do the same. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
The Wheat And The Weeds | A Message for 2021
January 03, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIf you're hesitant to head into 2021 because of all that went wrong in 2020, then this message from Meta Church is for you! Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook.
Empty To Eternal | Pastors Krista & Ricky Ortiz
December 13, 2020 17:25 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThe moment you gave your life to Jesus, God bestowed upon you incredible purpose and potential! In fact, He desired to take you from an empty life to one that full with eternal purpose, but there are some things within each of us that can keep us from experiencing that purpose and fulfilling our potential if we're not willing to crush them. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
It's Not About The Flavors
December 01, 2020 17:46 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBAs the church grows and adjusts to external circumstances, it becomes easier for us to lose sight of what we're actually about. But from the beginning, Meta Church has always been about our mission which is, "To help every person experience the transformative power of Jesus!" Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
Who Are You?
November 15, 2020 17:44 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBYou always have a choice to decide who you will be and what type of love you will show. But here's the thing: who you decide to be and how you decide to love has life-altering potential and impact and you won't know who it impacts until you act! Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
Buy The Cow | Krista Ortiz
November 01, 2020 18:48 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBLove often requires us to do something out of the ordinary or unconventional. It may seem odd or feel foreign, but love knows no bounds. And here's the thing when we choose to love others the way Jesus has loved us: It must always be visible and it must always accurately display who God is. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
**Bonus Message** Let It Grow | Pastor Ricky Ortiz
October 26, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMany of us have struggled to accurately assess our personal journeys and identify the good that has taken place in our lives this year. It's been a confusing year to say the least... On the one hand, we see some positives, but on the other it feels like something negative is growing up alongside the good, threatening to choke it out. It's like we've been yoyo-ing back and forth between the good and the bad, not able to see what God is doing. In this bonus message on the Parable of the Wheat...
Above All Else
October 18, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDuring Jesus' final night on earth, He spent His last conversation with His friends talking about what mattered most to Him. Jesus wanted each of His followers to know what was most important so they could live it out long after Jesus was gone. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.
Hindsight Is(n't) 20/20
September 06, 2020 15:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBDo you find yourself struggling to make sense of this year, or your life? If "hindsight is 20/20" how come we still can't figure out what's going? Maybe that's because we're not always meant to look behind us, but actually to what's ahead of us. To learn more about Meta Church, you can find us online, follow us on Instagram, or connect with us on Facebook.
Walking In Agreement | Aaron and Tamar Chipp
August 31, 2020 18:58 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn our lives, it's so easy to get distracted or sidetracked by current events, circumstances, or our own personal interests. But as we learn to follow Jesus, it's so important that we make the decision to walk in agreement with God so that we can experience His best for our lives. To learn more about Meta Church, you can find us online, follow us on Instagram, or connect with us on Facebook.
Let's Talk Racism: The Role of Faith in Policy
August 05, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBOn this episode of Let's Talk Racism, Pastor Ricky Ortiz is joined again by Talib Hudson, a PhD student and community-based Educator and Activist, to discuss the role of Christian faith in policy. The discussion focuses on the role public policy plays in the lives of people all across the United States, and the importance of Christians taking an active role in affecting public policy. Talib's studies and work have put him on the ground working for public health and justice initiatives from...
Let's Talk Racism: Activism, Policy, and Jesus
July 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBOn this episode of Let's Talk Racism, Pastor Ricky Ortiz sits with native New Yorker, Talib Hudson, a PhD student and community-based Educator and Activist. In this conversation, we discuss the consequences of racial injustice for personal faith, the policies of Jesus, and personal responsibility to affect change. Talib's studies and work have put him on the ground working for public health and justice initiatives from grass roots organizations to the Manhattan District Attorney's office to...
Promise In Patience | Gary Snowzell
July 20, 2020 15:56 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBPatience is something many of us struggle with (and often give up on), but what we don't always realize is that patience is the key to unlocking God's promises of faith in our lives. This week's message comes from Pastor Gary Snowzell, who challenges us to lean in with patience and persevere through trials in order to experience the full blessings of God's promises. To learn more about Meta Church, you can find us online, follow us on Instagram, or connect with us on Facebook.
Here I Am
June 29, 2020 14:18 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWhen you gave your life to Jesus, what did you think you were signing up for? And what do you do when what you expected is not what you experience? In his latest message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz speaks about how to persevere with commitment and tenacity even when life doesn't go as planned. To learn more about Meta Church, you can find us online, follow us on Instagram, or connect with us on Facebook.
Let's Talk Racism: The Importance Of Telling Black Stories (Pt. 2)
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBCompelled by incomplete and bias presentations of Black People and Black Culture, Documentarians Teanna & Peter Okojie set out to capture and tell stories of the Black Community that you don't hear or see. Tee grew up in San Diego, CA while Peter was born and raised in Nigeria, but their work has led them to travel the world to share Black stories more accurately. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of telling Black stories accurately through film, photography, and other media ...
Changing The World | Perry Noble
June 21, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat does it take to change the world? The potential we have when we come together can literally shake up the earth and bring about something new from God. Join us for a message from Pastor Perry Noble of Second Chance Church. To learn more about Meta Church, you can find us online, follow us on Instagram, or connect with us on Facebook.
Let's Talk Racism: The Importance Of Telling Black Stories (Pt. 1)
June 17, 2020 12:41 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBCompelled by incomplete and bias presentations of Black People and Black Culture, Documentarians Teanna & Peter Okojie set out to capture and tell stories of the Black Community that you don't hear or see. Tee grew up in San Diego, CA while Peter was born and raised in Nigeria, but their work has led them to travel the world to share Black stories more accurately. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of telling Black stories accurately through film, photography, and other media ...
Coming Out Of Despair | Chaise Logan
June 15, 2020 15:45 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat do you do when you feel like there's been a delay in God's response to you? Or worse, when you feel you've been ignored or forgotten? This week's message is all about how Jesus responds and brings us out of despair. We’re joined by our friend, Chaise Logan, who will be sharing a message about where Jesus is and how He responds in the midst of our pain. To learn more about Meta Church, you can find us online, follow us on Instagram, or connect with us on Facebook.
Let's Talk Racism: Systemic Injustice in the Church and Society
June 10, 2020 21:58 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBToday's conversation features Robby Valderrama, Founder of the Praise Hands Podcast, to discuss Systemic Injustice and Racism in Society and the Christian Church. Robby's intentional, cross-cultural work has put him in contact with faith leaders across various orthodoxies and denominations and from every walk of life to discuss ways Christians can affect positive change in the church and in society. In this conversation, we look at ways the Church has contributed to systemic oppression and...
Fight Or Flight | Josh Snowzell
June 10, 2020 21:38 - 25 minutes - 23 MBPastor Josh Snowzell from Freedom Church in Raleigh, NC, speaks about whether we choose to fight or flee in times of uncertainty and crisis.
Let's Talk Racism: How Can I Help?
June 03, 2020 17:16 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBRecent events in the US have reminded us of the deep work of reconciliation that remains and the gap that’s yet to be bridged. It is abundantly clear that we must all take responsibility to be part of the solution. We can no longer remain silent or absent. These conversations are our attempt to offer insight, provoke personal change, and share hope for how we can all move forward. These conversations are not perfect. They’re raw, they’re unedited, and they’re unfiltered. But we believe hav...
Capturing The Crown | Rose Snowzell
June 02, 2020 15:15 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThough we struggle and face challenges, there is a crown to be obtained if we can run the race God has called us to. Our course may have changed, but our race has not ended. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
When You Ask God Why
May 26, 2020 13:01 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBHave you ever asked God “Why?” but felt like God didn’t respond? We all wonder why we had to go through something or what the purpose of it is, but the truth is we don’t always get answers to those questions. Today’s message is a conversation about what to do when we ask “Why?” but God doesn’t seem to answer. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Advancing Forward | Dave Thomas
May 18, 2020 14:59 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBPastor Dave Thomas from Freedom Church UK shares a word that will help you discover what it’s going to take to advance forward from this season and into the life God has called you to live. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Don't Look Back
May 13, 2020 17:42 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn times like these, we all find ourselves longing for the way things once were. We wish we could do what we once did and go where we once went. We keep looking back, wishing for the way things used to be. But the truth is when things like this happen, we’re not meant to look back – much less “go back” – to the way things used to be. In fact, the more we find ourselves looking back to the life we once had, the more likely we are to miss the life we *could* have. We’re meant to look forward a...
The Pain Is The Power
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBNothing makes us feel as vulnerable or helpless as being in need of healing in our lives. There's nothing we can do to make things better or fix our problems on our own, but God desires to speak healing over each of our lives. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
See What You Can't
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAll of us have dreams, aspirations, and longings that are lying dormant within us. But here’s the thing about your dreams and aspirations: they are NOT supposed to remain dormant! God wants to awaken you to the dreams and visions He has for you. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Holy Spirit Come
April 20, 2020 16:26 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBImmediately after Jesus died, His disciples went into hiding and spent the following 50 days in quarantine and locked down. They were afraid for their lives and fearful of the unknown and uncertainties that existed. But there in quarantine, the Holy Spirit would show up and lead them out braver than ever before and the world was never the same! To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Awaken - Easter 2020
April 13, 2020 16:28 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe story of Easter is one of life, hope, and awakening! The resurrection of Jesus is a reminder that God wants to awaken His people to purpose, calling, and destiny. To help those directly impacted by COVID-19, you can donate by texting META to 77977 or visiting https://meta.church/give and selecting “COVID-19 Relief” from the dropdown menu. To learn more about Meta Church, connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Clouds And Dirt
April 05, 2020 19:33 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIt's Palm Sunday, and we're celebrating by reflecting on Jesus' message of hope for our lives. With everything turned upside down, and many of our hopes dashed, Jesus offered a way that we can maintain hope even when things haven't worked out the way we wanted. To help those directly impacted by COVID-19, you can donate by texting META to 77977 or visiting https://meta.church/give and selecting “COVID-19 Relief” from the dropdown menu.
Down In The DMs | Finding Peace
March 29, 2020 18:52 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDuring a time when everything has changed and our worlds have been flipped upside-down, we all find ourselves asking the same question: "Is it possible to experience REAL peace in times like these?" Fortunately, Jesus shared 2 keys that are essential to discovering and experiencing real peace in our lives. To help those directly impacted by COVID-19, you can donate by texting META to 77977 or visiting https://meta.church/give and selecting “COVID-19 Relief” from the dropdown menu.
Waves Of Change
March 22, 2020 19:24 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat do you do when everything in life changes? COVID-19 has brought on unprecedented waves of change, and we must learn to either ride those waves or be overcome by them. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
What Now? How Christians Should Respond to Fear
March 15, 2020 21:57 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBWith all of the news surrounding COVID-19 / Coronavirus, it's easy to feel afraid or confused about how Christians ought to respond in times like this. Fortunately, God speaks into these types of situations and offers wisdom and insight in how we can live our lives free from fear. In this message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares 4 things we must remember in times of uncertainty to help us overcome fear and live in peace and freedom. **This message is about Christian individuals spiritual respons...
Saving The Best For Last
March 08, 2020 19:43 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe goal of being with Jesus isn't about what He can do for you, but about what Jesus wants to do with you. He wants to transform you, and when you stick with Him, you will experience the best He has to offer. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
When The Bottom Drops Out | Pastor Krista Ortiz
March 02, 2020 21:26 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWhen your health starts to fail and it feels like the bottom is dropping out, what do you need to remember and what does Jesus want you to know? To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
The Breaking Point
February 24, 2020 19:58 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBLife has a way of overwhelming us and beating us down – be it financial, relationship, career, dreams, or even faith – we get stressed to the point of breaking and we don't know where to turn. But what if God is the One doing the breaking? God has a way of allowing the circumstances of life the break us down, so that He can build us into something that blesses the multitudes. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Who You With?
February 16, 2020 23:57 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWhat if you found out that what you've been looking for can't be found where you've been searching? At the same time, what if everything you've been searching for was only meant to be found in Jesus? In this message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz talks about how we can often misplace our attention and affection on something other than Jesus, but when we look to Jesus instead we'll find everything we're looking for. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Inst...
IYSSIW
February 09, 2020 20:53 - 31 minutes - 29 MBNobody likes the feeling of wasting time, yet all of us have found ourselves frustrated in relationships, career situations, and even in our faith because we feel like we've done everything we're supposed to do, yet nothing has changed. Sometimes Jesus asks us to do something we've already done, but if we're willing to do what He says we could be right on the brink of the breakthrough and the blessing we're looking for. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect...
With You
February 02, 2020 22:18 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHave you ever felt alone? Like REALLY alone? Our guess is that you don't like that feeling. The good news is that Jesus promised He would ALWAYS be with you. The question is: Are you with Him? To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Keep Knocking | Pastor Josh Snowzell
January 26, 2020 23:06 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBPrayer was never intended to be a passive way of connecting with God, but rather an authoritative means of seeking God's promises and provision in our lives. But in order to see the breakthrough, we have to commit to 4 keys in prayer. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Seeing 2020
January 19, 2020 23:36 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBGod has greater things in store for each and everyone of us this new year, but in order to see 2020 clearly we might need our vision adjusted with perspective and direction. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
#IWill
January 12, 2020 21:15 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this week's message at Meta Church, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares a vulnerable and heartfelt message following the passing of his father. #IWill is about making a commitment to go from being "I wish" people to "I will" people and watching God transform our lives and the world around us when we do. To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Bigger & Better
December 16, 2019 15:52 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBTo give to the Make Room Offering visit https://meta.church/give or text META to 77977 (U.S. only). There comes a moment when it's time to sacrifice in order to make room. You have to let go of one thing, in order to obtain, see, or experience another thing. Fortunately, when God invites us to "make room," it's always like a game of "Bigger & Better" where what we offer pales in comparison to what God returns to us. "Make Room" is our theme for this year's Christmas Offering at Meta Church...
Preparing For More | Pastor Krista Ortiz
December 08, 2019 21:46 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB"Make Room" is our theme for this year's Christmas Offering at Meta Church. We believe God has incredible blessings in store for our church and our people in 2020 and beyond, so we're taking steps as a community to step out in faith and give financially to support all that God wants to do. In week 2 of "Make Room", Pastor Krista Ortiz details the process of preparing for more. God always wants to deliver and provide more than enough, but we have to prepare ourselves to receive what He's rea...