The 180 Church Podcast with Dr. Sammy and Friends

Holy Ghost: Overcoming Setbacks

What can we do when we feel like simply giving up when we experience adversity and setbacks for our goals and purpose? In today's podcast, Pastor Lydia and Joe talk through what it's like to develop intensity and curate it to overcome the anxiety and chronic resignation we may undergo when we experience resistance, the importance of HIP (High Intensity Prayer) in our faith, and the responsibility we have in protecting destiny, so that others may live theirs in Christ.

Holy Ghost: Opposition

Whenever we encounter times of difficulty, it is not uncommon for many of us to feel a strong desire to quit, especially with worthy endeavors. There may be criticism and forces against us that prevent us from ultimately realizing God’s promises in our lives, and so we tend to lose perspective on why we can place our faith in the gospel. The good news of the gospel lies in the faithfulness of the Father, a confidence we can place in God, because he will finish the work he has started in us.

Holy Ghost: Heart of Worship

In today's episode, Joe and Pastor Lydia have a conversation about the tension surrounding our competing interests among sincere hearts for God. It's not uncommon that many of us might feel the pull to attend to the nice things we acquire in life, but how can we continue to live for the mission? Though our dealings may be shady, our character not fully there as emphasized by Abrams story, God cherishes our direction and sincerity of heart that seeks to honor God with no other intentions than to honor him.

Holy Ghost: Altars

In today's episode, the team introduces the next installation of this podcast series called: The 180 Church Podcast with Dr. Sammy and Friends". The focus will be on spiritual conversations that integrate faith and life in every plane of our lives and relationships and how we as followers and seekers can grow closer with the Father. To kick us off, Joe and Pastor Lydia, Pastor of Transformation and Worship Leader At 180, talk about altars: what they mean in the 21st century, and why we should create them.

Day in the Sun: Safe vs. Sorry

“It’s better to be safe than sorry,” is a common catechism we may hear when we evaluate the risks involved with making a decision. Though we may consider playing it safe, how often do we consider the alternative that sometimes, we may also be sorry that we played it too safe? That is why, despite the adversity and challenges we may come across, mission persists, because it is a worthy cause. We believe that Day in the Sun provides a space for us believers and seekers alike to persevere and worship the savior together, Jesus.

Holy Ghost: Spheres Of Influence

As we've been talking about calling and purpose in our lives, we shift gears to define what following Jesus actually looks like in the everyday. Generally, we struggle to understand the potential that God has for our lives because we underestimate how we can be used to fulfill the ultimate calling of living for Jesus. We often discount our own influence, gifts, and growth to a point where we forget to pay attention to the people around us in whom we can make a difference. But the truth is that no matter how ordinary we feel and how small our lives may seem, we are meant to walk confidently to effect change in our spheres of influence. This is not because of our own individual strengths, but because we are given authority by our relationship with God to be the light to those who need God.

Day in the Sun: A Fellowship of Grace

In today’s world, as we gain more followers and connect with more friends over social media, it seems we develop more layers of friendship, but inversely lose emotional connectedness. For seekers and believers alike, small group has served the purpose of gathering people together to not only grow in depth and intimacy with one another, but to develop a fellowship that is centered around Christ. The invitation is for anyone to join this community that cares for you and me, shares life and a deeper fellowship with Jesus.

Day in the Sun: The Church

The Podcast crew is back from another awesome Day in the Sun. With all the great food and fellowship that is had during these outings in beautiful Central Park in NYC, we take a moment to pause, take a breathe and reflect on a little secret Doctor Sammy let us in on as a church. We tend to see church as a building or a place we attend on Sundays with other Christians, but the secrets out: folks, you are the church!

Holy Ghost: The Race

With all of the competing commitments that fight for our attention day in and day out, there's often a collision of values that take place between the calling of God and these also other good things that occupy our lives. So, how do we stay faithful to the calling of God when we feel like we're faltering? Establishing non-negotiable values, so that we can win for the kingdom of Heaven.

Holy Ghost: Calling

In today's podcast, the crew dives deep in discussing what the true purpose and calling of Jesus is for our lives. We often mistake our pseudo narratives as our mission, but the Father called us all to one immutable call until Jesus returns: to join God in restoring the world to Him.