Reality San Francisco
1,028 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 322 ratingsDave Lomas and others share encouragements, insights, and meditations on how to respond as followers of Jesus to our current moment. (On Sundays, we post the teaching portion from our online Sunday services, which can be viewed in their entirety at realitysf.com starting at 10:30AM PST.)
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Episodes
The Unseen Realm: On the Gates of Hell
October 30, 2023 19:20 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDave Lomas concludes our series with a teaching from Ephesians on the Church as Jesus’ answer to the cosmic conflict and the part we play in the work He is doing in both the seen and unseen world. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3s4eiHb
The Unseen Realm: Spiritual Freedom
October 23, 2023 19:18 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDave Lomas teaches from Exodus 13-14 on the Israelites’ journey of deliverance, and how God leads us all into greater freedom. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3MfxzMt If you have questions about the topics being shared during this series, email us at [email protected]. Your question may be used anonymously in an upcoming podcast, or to aid in developing future teachings.
Still Processing: Episode 6
October 19, 2023 17:41 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBDave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss free will, the difference between a divided and a constrained will, and spiritual bondage. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
The Unseen Realm: Spiritual Bondage
October 16, 2023 18:13 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBDave Lomas teaches from James 1:13-15 on the causes behind spiritual bondage and examines the differences between deliverance and healing that Jesus offers us. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3tyPYxo If you have questions about the topics shared during this series, email us at [email protected]. Your question may be used anonymously in an upcoming podcast, or to aid in developing future teachings.
Still Processing: Episode 5
October 12, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBDave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss Sunday's teaching, the difference between a naturalist versus spiritualist worldview, and the importance of confession. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
The Unseen Realm: The Three Enemies
October 09, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBDave Lomas teaches from Ephesians 2:1-9 on spiritual warfare against the three enemies: the world, the flesh, and the evil one. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3ZOqkk1 If you have questions about the topics being shared during this series, email us at [email protected]. Your question may be used anonymously in an upcoming podcast, or to aid in developing future teachings.
Still Processing: Episode 4
October 06, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBDr. David Bennett joins Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski to discuss the powers at work in our world and demonic visitation. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
The Unseen Realm: Jesus, the King of Angels
October 02, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBDavid Bennett teaches from Colossians 2 on the implications that Christ's victory over death provides for our own lives. Slides available at https://bit.ly/46D5shU If you have questions about the topics being shared during this series, email us at [email protected]. Your question may be used anonymously in an upcoming podcast, or to aid in developing future teachings.
Still Processing: Episode 3
September 27, 2023 19:32 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBDave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim reflect on our Encountering God conference weekend, featuring special testimonies from our community. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
The Unseen Realm: Come Holy Spirit
September 25, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBPete Hughes teaches out of John 20 on the work of the Holy Spirit to awaken us, form us, and empower us. This teaching was a session out of our Encountering God Conference. Pete Hughes is the founding pastor of King’s Cross Church (KXC) in London. Slides available at https://bit.ly/464OcT7 Email [email protected] if you have questions related to this series.
Still Processing: Episode 2
September 21, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBDave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the Three Rebellions, the sons of god, reading the Bible literally vs. figuratively, and spiritual powers in this world. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
The Unseen Realm: The Three Rebellions
September 18, 2023 17:25 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBDave Lomas teaches from Genesis on the rebellions of both earthly and spiritual beings. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3r8NftO Email [email protected] if you have questions related to this series.
Still Processing: Episode 1
September 14, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBStill Processing is a new podcast series devoted to topics from our Sunday teaching series, The Unseen Realm, that require more space to discuss. We hope this series helps clarify, assist, and provide more context for these deeper theological conversations. This week, Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the elohim, the Book of Enoch, and the divine council. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf....
The Unseen Realm: Re-Enchanting the Bible
September 11, 2023 17:22 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBDave Lomas teaches on the reality of unseen forces and spiritual beings in this world and having an awareness of them. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3RiwBm6
The Story & Way of Jesus: Encountering the Real Jesus
September 05, 2023 20:36 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBMike Gleim teaches on the transforming work of Jesus Christ in our lives. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3PBNvLj
The Story & Way of Jesus: Goodness Is Coming
August 28, 2023 18:21 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBRuthie Kim teaches from Mark 15:40-16:8 on the goodness of God that's unleashed through the power of the resurrection. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3KZ4UL2
The Story & Way of Jesus: This Is the Son of God
August 21, 2023 17:40 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBDave Lomas teaches from Mark 15:33-39 on the holistic understanding of the cross and the implications it has for our discipleship to Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/45hTYjM
The Story & Way of Jesus: Integrating the Cross
August 14, 2023 18:23 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBDave Lomas teaches from Mark 15 on the need for followers of Jesus to integrate themselves into the pattern of the Cross and receive its gift. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3s6YP8J
The Story & Way of Jesus: Denying Jesus
August 07, 2023 18:27 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBMike Gleim teaches from Mark 14 on Peter’s story as an example to us when we need a way forward through our own struggles of allegiance to Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/451bbxU
The Story & Way of Jesus: Never Abandoned
July 31, 2023 18:03 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBRuthie Kim teaches from Mark 14:43-65 on how Jesus faced betrayal and abandonment so that we could be redeemed and restored. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3KmnJYm
The Story & Way of Jesus: The Treasure in Suffering
July 24, 2023 18:01 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBSergio Gomes teaches from Mark 14 on the way Jesus models how to hold the tension of reality and hope in the midst of life’s struggles. Slides available at https://bit.ly/46ZZrNr
The Story & Way of Jesus: The Passover
July 17, 2023 18:45 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBMike Gleim teaches from Mark 14 on God’s great commitment and sacrificial love for us, as displayed in Christ’s declaration at the last supper. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3pSyQ48
The Story & Way of Jesus: Costly Devotion
July 10, 2023 18:32 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBJessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 14:1-11 on the significance of worship and devotion in our discipleship to Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3PV4sRr
The Story & Way of Jesus: Stay With Me
July 03, 2023 17:05 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBDale Gustafson teaches from Mark 13 on Jesus’ words to remain on guard and continually seek Him, even in the midst of trials. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3NX9lry
The Story & Way of Jesus: On Loving
June 26, 2023 18:52 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBDave Lomas teaches from Mark 12:28-44 on Jesus’ declaration of love as the greatest requirement of us in response to who God is. Slides available at https://bit.ly/42TFBA8
The Story & Way of Jesus: The Power of God
June 19, 2023 17:32 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBTobi Grunick teaches from Mark 12 on the compelling vision of hope and redemption found in the resurrection. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3PlC9eu
The Story & Way of Jesus: The Problem with Authority
June 12, 2023 18:14 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBDave Lomas teaches from Mark 11-12 on how the authority of Jesus challenges our ideas of freedom and autonomy. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3CopnUP
The Story & Way of Jesus: The Hunger of Jesus
June 05, 2023 18:08 - 46 minutes - 64 MBDave Lomas teaches from Mark 11 on Jesus’ deep longing to see God’s work fulfilled through His people. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3NcE5V0
Conversations on Human Sexuality: Feminism & the Female Body
May 31, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 31 MBEarlier in the year, we hosted a series of lectures on human sexuality with our theologian in residence, Dr. David Bennett. Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and David sat down to keep the conversation going and discuss key moments from the lectures. In this episode, the topic of conversation focuses on feminism and the female body.
The Story & Way of Jesus: Spiritual Blindness
May 30, 2023 17:44 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBMike Gleim teaches from Mark 10:46-52 on the condition of spiritual blindness and how Jesus offers healing with a renewed spiritual reality when we behold Him. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3C3J30g
Conversations on Human Sexuality: Queerness & The Gospel
May 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBBack in March, we hosted a series of lectures on human sexuality with our theologian in residence, Dr. David Bennett. Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski sit down with David to continue their conversation on queerness and the Gospel.
The Story & Way of Jesus: Vocation & Jesus
May 22, 2023 18:53 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBMelissa Weinisch teaches from Mark 10:32-45 on reorienting our hearts to pursue Jesus as vital to living out our vocation. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3OvgWOG
Conversations on Human Sexuality: Human Sexuality & Desire
May 17, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 24.2 MBEarlier this year, we hosted a series of lectures on human sexuality with our theologian in residence, Dr. David Bennett. In continuing the conversation, Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski sit down with David to dive deeper into the topic of human sexuality and desire.
The True, Good, & Beautiful: A Plea for Beauty & Creativity
May 15, 2023 18:10 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBDave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski teach together on how expanding our imagination has the ability to awaken us to the beauty of Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/41FQAwi
The True, Good, & Beautiful: Jesus is Reality
May 08, 2023 18:12 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBDave Lomas teaches on how Jesus is the center of all reality, and therefore all goodness, truth, and beauty exist because he does. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3VFFHcF
The True, Good, & Beautiful: The Gravity of Beauty
May 01, 2023 17:55 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBDave Lomas teaches on how transcendental beauty awakens us to wonder about something beyond ourselves. Slides available https://bit.ly/41TUUsP
A Conversation on the Transcendentals with Josh Nadeau
April 26, 2023 17:49 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MBAs a part of our series on vocation, Dave Lomas and Josh Nadeau (aka Sword & Pencil) have an in-depth conversation on the transcendentals: truth, goodness, and beauty. They are also joined by Associate Pastor Jessica Gracewski and Dr. David Bennett.
The True, Good, & Beautiful: The Solicitations of the Spiritual
April 24, 2023 18:57 - 52 minutes - 120 MBDave Lomas teaches from John 1 on how we can know truth, goodness, and beauty not as ideas, but as a person. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3oGJxG8
The Story & Way of Jesus: The Great Reversal
April 17, 2023 18:33 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBSergio Gomes teaches from Mark 10:28-31 on the problem of being first. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3A7nWZI
Easter Sunday: A New & Possible Way
April 10, 2023 17:30 - 31 minutes - 72.2 MBDave Lomas teaches from John 20 on how Jesus breaks into the darkness and trauma of this world in order to bring a new creation. Slides available at http://bit.ly/3UoUGqO
Palm Sunday Teaching: See Your King
April 03, 2023 18:20 - 43 minutes - 98.6 MBMike Gleim teaches from Matthew 21 on how Jesus subverts our view of kingship through his triumphal entry. Slides available at http://bit.ly/40Pc3mQ
Becoming Biblically Literate: The Bible & Formation
March 27, 2023 17:38 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDave Lomas teaches from 2 Timothy 3:14-17 on the scriptures as both inspired and useful. Slides available at http://bit.ly/3z5Q7I2
Becoming Biblically Literate: A Conversation with Amy Orr Ewing
March 22, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBDave Lomas and Amy Orr Ewing discuss the reliability of the Bible.
Becoming Biblically Literate: The Bible & Our Deepest Questions
March 20, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBDave Lomas teaches from Genesis 3 and John 9 on the presence of evil in our world and the challenge it presents to the Christian faith. Slides available at http://bit.ly/40lN7Dc
Becoming Biblically Literate: A Conversation with Tim Mackie
March 15, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBDave Lomas and Tim Mackie discuss how to read the Bible.
Becoming Biblically Literate: A Lamp Unto Our Feet
March 13, 2023 19:29 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MBDavid Bennett teaches on the authority of scripture through the incarnational word. Slides available at http://bit.ly/3Jkgqiz
Becoming Biblically Literate: A Conversation with Dan Kimball
March 08, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBDave Lomas talks with Dan Kimball about how not to read the Bible.
Becoming Biblically Literate: Take the Bible on Its Own Terms
March 06, 2023 18:55 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBDave Lomas teaches on the importance of understanding the Bible as a library of books that was written for us, but was not written to us. Slides available at http://bit.ly/3ymMYDb
Becoming Biblically Literate: Relearning to Read the Bible
February 27, 2023 19:17 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBDave Lomas teaches on how to approach reading the Bible and what Jesus says about scripture. Slides available at http://bit.ly/3IZMKbA
The Story & Way of Jesus: Entering God’s Kingdom
February 21, 2023 20:47 - 48 minutes - 87.9 MBMike Gleim teaches from Mark 10:17-30 on how Jesus came to earth to give people life within His kingdom. Slides available at http://bit.ly/3IoYeDE