Josiah Day

Josiah’s sermon challenges the traditional American view of sin shaped by penal substitutionary atonement, which paints God as wrathful and punitive. Instead, Josiah argues that Jesus’ life and the cross reveal a God of mercy and love—not a cosmic judge demanding punishment. Drawing on the *Christus Victor* perspective, he presents the cross as God’s victory over evil and darkness rather than divine wrath taken out on Jesus. Exploring two biblical stories of women labeled as sinners, Josiah broadens the understanding of sin beyond individual wrongdoing to include the harm done to us and oppressive systems that trap people in cycles of brokenness. Through these stories and reflections on Adam and Eve, he emphasizes that Jesus meets us with grace and restores belonging, reminding us that we are loved, treasured, and never alone.

In this week’s Sacred Earth message, Josiah challenges us to reflect on how consumerism shapes our lives and disconnects us from the heart of Jesus. Drawing from Scripture, social trends, and hard truths about labor and environmental exploitation, he invites us to live counter-culturally — choosing simplicity, contentment, and generosity over excess. As followers of Christ, we’re called to steward creation not just with intention, but with compassion for our neighbors and awareness of the systems we participate in. Listen in and consider: what does it look like to resist the pressures of “more” and follow the way of Jesus in a world of endless consumption?

What does healing really mean—and who decides who needs it? Kicking off the Outcasts series, Josiah dives into a powerful story of a man waiting 38 years to be seen. But this isn’t just about miracles. It’s about inclusion, dignity, and the kind of healing that goes deeper than the body. With sharp wit and heartfelt honesty, Josiah challenges the way we see disability, community, and restoration. He invites us to consider how Jesus draws near—not to fix people, but to bring them close. This is a fresh lens on healing that just might change how you see everyone.

The Advent season begins in darkness—but that’s precisely where hope shines brightest. Like the early church, who reflected on Jesus’ arrival in a world of silence and hardship, we find hope not in denying the darkness but by staring it in the face. Advent reminds us that Jesus entered the world as light that no darkness can overcome. This hope isn’t rooted in perfect circumstances but in the promise that God is making all things new—even now. As we await His return, our hope endures. This season, pause, reflect, and embrace the hope that begins in the dark.