CITYTALK: A podcast from an urban faith family in downtown San Diego.

EXPOSED Part 3

2010-04-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

Personal exposure - what captivates you? Pastor Steve exposes the truth about his own battles.

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EXPOSED Part 2

2010-04-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Part two in our discussion about stripping away the layers of religion to reveal the naked truth about ourselves, the gospel, and Jesus.

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EXPOSED Part 1

2010-04-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

Stripping away the layers of religion to reveal the naked truth about ourselves, the gospel, and Jesus.

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Easter Sunday 2010

2010-04-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

Bringing some closure - and a challenge for the future - to our Holy Week together.

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Palm Sunday 2010

2010-03-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

Holy Week starts here.

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One Year Anniversary in East Village at SUSHI

2010-03-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

We're celebrating one year in the SUSHI Urban Arts Center in downtown San Diego's East Village. Personal testimonies, stories, communion reflections, and a challenge to invite. Listen in!

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THINKING GOD: Renew Your Mind

2010-03-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

The final segment in the "Thinking God" series encourages us to renew our minds - but what does this really mean? Listen in to find out.

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THINKING GOD: Face Your Giants

2010-02-28T10:00:00.000-08:00

In a new series on "God Thoughts," we consider the story of David & Goliath from both a child-like and adult perspective, and draw 15 conclusions about God's thoughts toward us when we face our own giants.

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1. It doesn't matter where it comes from.

2. It matters what you focus on.

3. You are not alone.

4. It might be scary.

5. Remember your roots.

6. The challenge will keep calling.

7. It will come at unexpected times.

8. Not everyone will understand.

9. If not you, then who? -OR- Your action could influence many.

10. Some will question or doubt.

11. Know your abilities.

12. Be yourself.

13. Stand your ground.

14. Expect victory.

15. God will be made known.

Grace, Part 1

2010-02-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

Reflect on the fluid and interconnected nature of grace as it finds its way to the raw and real places of human need.

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Engage

2010-01-31T10:00:00.000-08:00

Every once in awhile, Citywalk Sundays becomes a much more participatory, interactive worship experience. We call these Sundays "Engage" worship services. Listen in on this one that focuses our worship around an expression of being radical.

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Putting It Back in Circulation

2010-01-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

Like the millions of dollars in America that sit idly by as unused change underneath couch cushions, our spiritual life is not helpful when it's not in circulation.

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The Radical Mission

2010-01-17T10:00:00.000-08:00

First we discussed radical intimacy. But intimacy with God will always compel us to live out the radical mission God has given us.

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Advent 2009, Week 4 - HOPE

2009-12-20T10:00:00.000-08:00

We close out our Advent series this year by experiencing together just what LOVE, JOY, and PEACE bring us: HOPE.

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Advent 2009, Week 2 - PEACE

2009-12-06T10:00:00.000-08:00

Peace is more than calm circumstances or a restful situation. In our second week of Advent discussion, we learn why.

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Advent 2009, Week 1 - LOVE

2009-11-29T10:00:00.000-08:00

Our annual celebration of the season of Advent begins with thoughts on the meaning of love at Christmas. Using John 3:16, Pastor Steve conveys a sense of the divine love that we are expecting this season.

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ThanksLiving

2009-11-22T10:00:00.000-08:00

Thoughts on gratitude from Pastor Steve.

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Lessons from Uganda

2009-11-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

Fresh off the plane, Pastor Steve & Ali Denney recount some memories from their 3rd visit to True Vine orphanage, church, and school in Uganda - as well as some lessons learned along the way.

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Nate Landis

2009-11-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

Guest speaker Nate Landis, Founder & President of the Urban Youth Collaborative, shares his heart for the modern church's role in sharing the good news of Jesus with all God's children.

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Brad Hart

2009-11-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

Guest speaker Brad Hart of Momentum Christian Church in Chula Vista, CA, shares lessons from drawn from the woman who washed Jesus' feet with her tears.

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Geoff Hsu

2009-10-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

Guest speaker Geoff Hsu (of Church Resource Ministries) shares his thoughts on idolatry & the human capacity to choose.

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Choices about Voices

2009-07-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

Which voice do you listen to? Pastor Steve Denney

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TOOLS (Part 5)

2009-06-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

Closure. Or just the beginning? However you look at it, this is Pastor Steve's final installment in the TOOLS series.

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TOOLS (Part 4)

2009-06-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

A panel-style conversation between Pastor Steve, Cari, and Johnny as they take a look at the practical application of the spiritual TOOLS we've talked about so far. Part 4 of 5.

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TOOLS (Part 3) - TYMTSWIIYH

2009-06-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Johnny Nilsen encourages you to "Teach Your Mouth to Speak What Is in Your Heart" in part 3 of the TOOLS series.

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TOOLS (Part 2)

2009-06-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Cari Jenkins shares about the learned craft of experiencing God in the everyday, through all of our senses. Part 2 in a 5-part series.

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TOOLS (Part 1)

2009-05-31T10:00:00.000-07:00

The first in a 5-part series about a few of the TOOLS available to help people who are finding their way back to God. Pastor Steve Denney speaks.

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Hosea, Part 1 - When the Church is a Whore

2009-02-08T23:56:00.000-08:00

2/8/09: How Hosea's marriage to a prostitute shows us the nature of our relationship to God. Pastor Steve Denney. Click here to listen.

The Whole Story

2009-02-08T23:55:00.001-08:00

1-25-09: A holistic approach to the Bible. Pastor Steve Denney. Click here to listen.

Backstage Pass

2009-01-18T23:52:00.000-08:00

1-18-09: A "behind the scenes" look at how Citywalk operates and what our church is striving for in our community. Pastor Steve Denney. Click here to listen.

Encounter Stories: Cari Jenkins

2008-11-09T19:35:00.000-08:00

11/9/08: Citywalker Cari Jenkins shares stories of her own encounters with Jesus.

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The Words Still Stand: Galatians 6

2008-07-28T12:03:00.001-07:00

7/13/08: A look into the relevancy of Paul's letter to the Galatians when applied to our own lives. (Chapter 6)

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The Words Still Stand: Galatians 5

2008-07-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

7/6/08: A look into the relevancy of Paul's letter to the Galatians when applied to our own lives. (Chapter 5)

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The Words Still Stand: Galatians 4

2008-07-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

6/29/08: A look into the relevancy of Paul's letter to the Galatians when applied to our own lives. (Chapter 4)

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The Words Still Stand: Galatians 3

2008-07-28T11:58:00.000-07:00

6/22/08: A look into the relevancy of Paul's letter to the Galatians when applied to our own lives. (Chapter 3)

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The Words Still Stand: Galatians 2

2008-06-16T18:12:00.000-07:00

6/15/08: A look into the relevancy of Paul's letter to the Galatians when applied to our own lives.

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The Words Still Stand: Galatians 1

2008-06-09T00:25:00.000-07:00

6/8/08: A look into the relevancy of Paul's letter to the Galatians when applied to our own lives.

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What Are You Talking About? (Part 5)

2008-06-02T00:08:00.000-07:00

6/1/08 - Our final segment in the "What Are You Talking About?" series. Today's topic: the dreaded "money" talk. But don't run away just yet; this isn't your typical church exhortation to start tithing!

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5/25/08: What Are You Talking About? (Part 4)

2008-05-26T12:44:00.000-07:00

The talk this week centers on the basic question, "How does following Jesus make us any different from anyone else on the planet?" Reframing our conversations is hard work! We've all been trained for most of our lives to think about things in a certain way, and a 30 minute talk on Sunday isn't going to undo years of perspective-shaping experiences. But it's a start...

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5/18/08: What Are You Talking About? (Part 3)

2008-05-19T12:28:00.000-07:00

Continuing our dialogue on our most common, everyday conversations, this week we explore the concepts of violence and a peaceable kingdom. Guest speaker Will Carreras helps us reframe our conversation around this topic.

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5/11/08: What Are You Talking About? (Part 2)

2008-05-12T08:22:00.000-07:00

We took a poll of our church to find what topics were most common in everyday conversation. Not surprisingly, issues of sex, sexuality, and relationships were high on the list. Guest speaker Nate Landis leads today's discussion on reframing our ideology on this important issue.

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5/4/08: What Are You Talking About? (Part 1)

2008-05-05T08:13:00.000-07:00

We polled our church to find what topics are most common in everyday conversations. Here we begin reframing those topics with a kingdom of God perspective.

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4/27/08: Do What's Right - Faith (Part 3)

2008-04-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

In conjunction with the launch of dowhatsright.org, this series focuses on what is good and positive in our world, and how each of us can play a part. This time: Faith. How do we "do what's right" in relation to our faith?

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4/20/08: Do What's Right - Earth (Part 2)

2008-04-21T19:39:00.000-07:00

In conjunction with the launch of dowhatsright.org, this series focuses on what is good and positive in our world, and how each of us can play a part. This time: Earth. How do we "do what's right" to, with, and for our planet?

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4/13/08 Do What's Right - People (Part 1)

2008-04-18T20:08:00.000-07:00

In conjunction with the launch of dowhatsright.org, this series focuses on what is good and positive in our world, and how each of us can play a part. First up: people. How do we "do what's right" to, with, and for each other?

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4/6/08: Jericho - Pray Through Walls

2008-04-07T19:50:00.000-07:00

What community is your Jericho?

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3-30-08: Worship Icons (Part 4)

2008-03-31T00:05:00.000-07:00

Deconstructing the traditional imagery, ritual, and visual icons that we bring into our worship. This week we discuss the greatest of all religious icons: us.

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3-23-08: EASTER - Worship Icons (Part 3)

2008-03-24T20:30:00.000-07:00

It's Easter Sunday. What does this day mean to you? What does the most iconic of all Christian symbols - the cross - mean to you? Let's talk about that.

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3-16-08: Worship Icons (Part 2)

2008-03-17T00:17:00.000-07:00

Deconstructing the traditional imagery, ritual, and visual icons that we bring into our worship. This week: the practices of using music & Scripture in worship.

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3-9-08: Worship Icons (Part 1)

2008-03-11T21:23:00.001-07:00

Deconstructing the traditional imagery, ritual, and visual icons that we bring into our worship. This week: the idea of sacrifice.

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3-2-08: Ugandan Pastor Stephen Kibirango

2008-03-04T13:52:00.000-08:00

We welcomed Pastor Stephen Kibirango from Uganda this Sunday. Pastor Stephen began an orphanage and school that together assist over 800 children. Steve and Ali, and now Citywalk, have partnered with Pastor Stephen to help his work in Uganda. Here, he helps us understand our place in God's kingdom.

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2-24-08 Christian as a Second Language (Part 3)

2008-02-25T18:29:00.000-08:00

God loves you. Jesus saves. Being "born again." There is a lot of dense language associated with the way God looks at, relates to, and pursues us. Pastor Steve Denney discusses salvation terminology such as sanctification, justification, regeneration, and a few more -ation's to get at the heart of what God really intends for us when we respond to his love.

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2-17-08: Christian as a Second Language (Part 2)

2008-02-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

Pastor Steve Denney unpacks the Christian terminology around the idea of "worship."

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2-10-08: Christian as a Second Language (Part 1)

2008-02-11T23:52:00.000-08:00

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This begins a 3-week study of "Christianese" and the effects it has on how the church & God are perceived in the world. Listen in as we attempt to translate spiritual sayings into something truly meaningful and relevant for life today.