Sermons
How Does God Interact With the World?
Dr. Brandon Evans opens up about a deeply personal shift in how he understands God’s role in the world. Drawing from his own journey of faith, doubt, and collapse, he challenges the idea that God is in control of every detail—and instead invites us to consider a God who is present, active, and collaborative with humanity through the Spirit. Together, we explore questions about prayer, suffering, and Romans 8:28, and reflect on what it means to live as Spirit-empowered people who bring good into the midst of chaos. The conversation is honest, vulnerable, and refreshingly practical, with room for questions and dialogue along the way.
What is Progressive Christianity?
Dr. Brandon Evans kicks off our new series, Progressive Christianity. Brandon shares his own journey of faith transformation—how education, openness, and following Jesus led him from conservative beginnings into a more expansive, progressive understanding of Christianity.
He reflects on the “slippery slope” of rethinking long-held beliefs, the role of education and experience in reshaping theology, and how progressive Christianity invites us to embrace new information while still deeply following the way of Jesus. Brandon also sets the stage for the weeks ahead, introducing the key questions we’ll be exploring as a community: What do we do with the Bible? Who is God? What does salvation mean? How do we think about gender, sexuality, and marriage through a progressive lens?
This message is both personal and invitational—encouraging us to see Christianity not as static, but as a living, evolving faith that centers on love, justice, and continual growth.
In this sermon, Dr. Brandon Evans offers a fresh insight into a classic parable about what it means to be lost.
In this powerful message, Brandon Evans explores the tension between religious tradition and the surprising, uncontainable movement of the Holy Spirit—both in the early church and today. Drawing from Acts 15, Brandon highlights a pattern throughout church history: whenever institutions tighten their grip, the Spirit moves in fresh, unexpected ways through those previously pushed to the margins. If you’ve ever felt excluded by tradition or unsure where you fit in modern Christianity, this episode offers both historical insight and heartfelt encouragement: the Spirit of God keeps showing up where we least expect—and always has.
Sermon on the Mount: Trees and Fruit
Dr. Brandon Evans leads us through the concluding sections of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. What does it mean to bear good fruit? How do we define a follower of Christ, especially across diverse denominations, beliefs, and practices? Through engaging dialogue, we unpack Jesus’ teachings on humility, character, and the timeless relevance of the Sermon’s principles. Dr. Evans challenges us to reflect on how these ideals shape both individual lives and our collective journey as a faith community.
Divorce
Sometimes, the hardest path can still be walked in love. Dr. Brandon Evans speaks on the profound impact of divorce in the church, especially for those from purity culture. Many of us grew up with promises about marriage that didn’t account for the real complexities of life and identity.
In this video, Dr. Evans dives into the idea of a loving, respectful approach to separation—where honesty, peace, and mutual respect are possible, even when parting ways. Let’s learn together how we can uphold a Christian ethic of love, even through life's most difficult transitions.
How I Experience God
Dr. Brandon Evans shares his journey of deconstruction and the subsequent process of resurrecting a faith that had once seemed lost.
Rethinking the Widow’s Offering
Dr. Brandon Evans leads our discussion through chapter 12 of Mark's Gospel. In this episode, we explore how we might be able to practice generosity in a world where religious opulence seems to be associated with non-denominational evangelical churches in America.
Beating the Clobber Passages
This discussion features Pastor Rob Caliger and Dr. Brandon Evans. explaining how affirming Christians interpret the passages of the bible that are commonly cited to condemn same-sex sexual acts and LGBTQ+ sexual orientation, AKA the "Clobber Passages".
