Pathfinder Church Messages
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802 episodes
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | The Right Kind of Authority | 2
Pathfinder Church | May 17, 2026 | Dion GarrettPeople being under authority is a gift of God, to establish and maintain order. But what kind of authority is holy, and what level of obedience do Christians owe to unjust authorities? Giving t...
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | Power | 1
Pathfinder Church | May 10, 2026 | AJ MasticLoyalty is important. It’s what binds groups together. But too much loyalty can lead us to tolerate or excuse immoral behavior from our in-group, while magnifying the flaws of outsiders. At its mo...
Fool's Gold | Beauty | 5
Pathfinder Church | May 3, 2026 | Dion GarrettMany of us draw a sense of confidence from looking good. We shop for the right clothes and cosmetics, we perfect our poses and posts, and we collect things of beauty around us. When does it cros...
Message | Fool's Gold | Power | 4
Pathfinder Church | April 26, 2026 | Doug MaussIn a chaotic world, the ability to call the shots and exert a measure of control over our lives is solid gold. We hardly ever turn down a promotion or the chance at more influence, but have you...
Fool's Gold | Safety | 3
Pathfinder Church | April 19, 2026 | Dion GarrettWe have a deep human need to feel physically and emotionally safe. As safety has become the top priority in our culture, we have become very risk-averse; stockpiling resources, and building o...
Fool’s Gold | Fame | 2
Pathfinder Church | April 12, 2026 | Doug MaussIt feels so good to be special, and if we have the rare chance to stand out in this world of billions, it makes sense that we should see how far we can take it. But isn’t it clear that many of ...
Fool’s Gold | Comfort | 1
Pathfinder Church | April 5, 2026 | Dion GarrettOn Easter, we proclaim that Jesus has rescued us from sin, but why then is life still FULL of stress and pain?Doesn’t it seem like faith in Jesus is supposed to make our ...
Sacred & Strange | Weird Diets and Dunk Tanks? | 6
Pathfinder Church | March 29, 2026 | AJ MasticThe Sacraments seem really gross if you stop to think about them. It’s great that Jesus died for our sins, but are we really supposed to eat his body? And why do we talk about “drowning” babies ...
Sacred & Strange | Public Shaming? | 5
Pathfinder Church | March 22, 2026 | Doug MaussIf there’s one truth that seems pervasive in being a success in our culture today, it’s to never admit being wrong. Our leaders and influencers carefully maintain an image of polished confidenc...
Sacred & Strange | Throwing Your Money Away? | 4
Pathfinder Church | March 15, 2026 | AJ MasticNobody ever seems to feel like they have enough money. Even most billionaires seem unable to stop the relentless pursuit of “more.” So why does the church tell us to give some of our precious, h...
Sacred & Strange | Singing Karaoke? | 3
Pathfinder Church | March 8, 2026 | Dion GarrettWhile it’s fun to watch musical memes on social media, most people would hate to have to sing in public. So why does the church force everyone—tone deaf or otherwise—to sing weird songs in a l...
Sacred & Strange | Seeing Hallucinations? | 2
Pathfinder Church | March 1, 2026 | Doug MaussPeople who routinely talk to invisible beings are normally consigned to a psychiatric ward. Why does the church make such a big deal about talking to God? How could he possibly hear all the pray...
Sacred & Strange | Joining a Commune? | 1
Pathfinder Church | February 22, 2026 | AJ MasticWe have fewer and fewer “third spaces”—places where people gather together simply for the sake of being with one another. Even community events that used to be primarily experienced in a grou...
Ash Wednesday 2026 | Sacred & Strange | Making a Scene?
Pathfinder Church | February 18, 2026 | Dion GarrettOur society has largely sterilized the process of death—offloading the care of the sick and dying onto medical professionals. We even try to keep our pain and grief hidden inside, rather t...
Trail Markers | Persist in Grace | 7
Pathfinder Church | January 15, 2026 | Dion GarrettConventional wisdom says it’s a bad idea to change horses in midstream, but when it comes to Grace, the very thing that all Christians acknowledge as the means for our salvation, we seem to...
Trail Markers | Dream Courageously | 6
Pathfinder Church | February 8, 2026 | Doug MaussDoes God encourage Christians to be crazy dreamers or to be contented realists? The answer is “yes.” So how does dreaming big and asking God for “more” not undermine the contentment and humil...
Trail Markers | Sacrifice Generously | 5
Pathfinder Church | February 1, 2026 | Dion GarrettThe message of the world is always “more,” and too often, we Christians adopt that approach as well. But how can willingly living with “less” be a key to true success?
Trail Markers | Invest in a Whole Life | 4
Pathfinder Church | January 25, 2026 | AJ MasticIf we see the whole point of life as getting to heaven, then what point is there to doing anything but evangelizing and baptizing people? Why would churches ever pay attention to the real-life...
Trail Markers | Disciple the Next Generation | 3
Pathfinder Church | January 18, 2026 | Dion GarrettThere’s a strange phenomenon that keeps happening in our world—a once great business, empire, movement, or family can’t endure past its founder. What’s the secret to establishing something ...
Trail Markers | Live by the Scriptures | 2
Pathfinder Church | January 11, 2026 | Doug MaussThe world has changed a lot since Jesus, but especially in the last 100 years! The rate of change is now exponential, leaving many once sacred societal structures in the dust. So, what role d...
