Part six of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.

In the time of Jesus, every rabbi had a "yoke." Jesus does not offer freedom from a yoke, but an alternative one. In this message, Pastor Alex explores the urgency of taking on Jesus' yoke.

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

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Part five of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.

The disciples of John were confused as to why Jesus did not fast. Although Jesus does not model fasting for Christians, his response to them reveals that he expected his disciples to fast after his departure. In this message, Pastor Alex explores the purpose of fasting and practical steps to get started.

This episode explores why rest is part of the way of Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 9:15-17 (Cf. Mk 2:18–22; Lk 5:33–39)

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Part three of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.

The disciples returned from ministry exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure of what came next. In a moment when the pressure only increased, Jesus gave them an unexpected invitation: to step away and rest.

This episode explores why rest is part of the way of Jesus.

Scripture:
Mark 6:30–32

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This is part three of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.

The disciples had prayed their whole lives, yet when they watched Jesus pray, they knew they still had something to learn. This episode explores why prayer is not something we outgrow, but something we keep learning.

Scripture: Luke 11:1

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A short clip from the March 16, 2026 episode, Solitude: The Secret to a Healthy Spiritual Life.

God sends us into the wilderness because there is nothing there for us to exploit. There, we must learn to be satisfied with God alone.

This is part two of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.

Most people avoid the wilderness because it is empty, quiet, and seemingly useless. Yet in Scripture, the wilderness appears again and again at the most decisive moments.

Before Jesus public ministry began, the Spirit of God led him to the wilderness. Why would the Spirit lead someone there?

In this episode, we explore Matthew 3:1–2 and 3:13–4:1, tracing a pattern that runs through the life of Jesus and throughout the biblical story. What happens in the wilderness? Why does it matter? And why does it keep showing up before the most important moments?

The answers may challenge the way we think about silence, solitude, and preparation.

Sometimes the most important work happens where no one else wants to go.

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2; 3:13-4:1

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This is part one of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.

This episode studies Jesus' pattern in the Gospels of escaping to be with God. This episode seeks to answer the question: why do I feel unsatisfied, and what do I do about it?

Scripture: Mark 1:35

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