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In part four of our Another Way series, Josiah explores Jesus’ challenging call to love our enemies and what it means to live differently in a world shaped by division, fear, and dehumanization. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us that other people are not our true enemies. Every person bears the image of God and is deeply loved by him, even those we struggle to understand or agree with. While the world encourages us to draw lines, choose sides, and justify our contempt, Jesus invites us into another way—one marked by grace, compassion, and love. Josiah challenges us to move beyond simply avoiding hatred or distancing ourselves from those we disagree with, and instead actively seek their good. Loving our enemies is not the easy way, but it is the way of Jesus, calling us to live generously and graciously toward others, even when we really don’t want to.
Speaker: Josiah Day
In this week's teaching from Another Way, Grant explores how the empire's economy of comparison, achievement, and always needing more shapes our sense of worth and fuels our anxiety. Drawing from Jesus' words in Matthew 6, he contrasts a world that measures our value by what we earn, produce, or accumulate with the way of Jesus, where our worth is already settled in God's care. Through the images of birds and lilies, Grant invites us to reconsider where we place our attention, shifting away from endless comparison toward the ordinary gifts of life that remind us we are already enough. Jesus doesn't promise a life without pain or uncertainty, but he offers another way to carry it—trusting that today's troubles are enough for today, without borrowing tomorrow's worries. As we learn to loosen our grip on comparison and the need for more, we begin to discover a quieter, more generous way of living rooted in the assurance that our value has never been something we needed to earn.
Speaker: Granthem Farr
Continuing our Another Way series, Jordan explores the contrast between the empires of our world and the upside-down kingdom of Jesus. While empires are built on accumulating power, securing control, and protecting status, Jesus reveals another way—one marked by humility, service, and self-giving love. Drawing from Philippians 2, Jordan reminds us that Jesus did not use his power for personal advantage but chose the posture of a servant, showing us that the cross is not only the center of our faith but also the pattern for how we live. Through everyday practices like listening more, choosing empathy over judgment, admitting when we're wrong, and using our influence to lift others up, we begin to reflect this different kind of kingdom. Following Jesus isn't simply about believing in a different way of living, but allowing his example to reshape how we love, serve, and move through the world around us.
Speaker: Jordan Lutz
In the opening talk of our new series, Another Way, Ryan explores the contrast between the way of empire and the kingdom of God. Empire is more than a political system; it’s a mindset shaped by fear, control, and the pursuit of security and greatness, often at the expense of others. Through the story of Babel and the patterns of power throughout history, Ryan challenges us to recognize how these same values can shape our own hearts, relationships, and understanding of God. Looking to Jesus as the clearest revelation of God's character, he reminds us that the kingdom Jesus reveals is not built through domination, but through love, generosity, compassion, and care for the marginalized. Following Jesus means questioning the ways we've been formed by empire and choosing another way—one that loves our neighbors and enemies, serves others, and reflects the heart of God in our everyday lives.