In this episode, Co-Lead Pastor Jason Coker continues our series on The Oceanside Sanctuary’s core values by exploring the fourth value: Liberating Love.

Reflecting on the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, Jason unpacks the tension between the "letter of the law" and the "spirit of love." While religious rules often seek to define who we don't have to help, Jesus teaches that love has no boundaries. Jason discusses five distinct ways this story reveals liberation—freeing not only the victim from suffering but also the outsider from judgment, the community through participation in justice, and even the law itself from rigid constraints. Tune in to discover why the true business of the church is not just "people," but the revolutionary act of love.

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In this Sunday teaching, Co-Lead Minister Jenell Coker continues our series on Oceanside Sanctuary's Core Values, focusing this week on "Sacred Stories."

Drawing from the Gospel of John (20:24-29), Jenell re-examines the narrative of "Doubting Thomas." Rather than seeing Thomas's hesitation as a failure of faith, she presents it as a vital invitation to investigate the Divine for ourselves. Exploring the gritty realism of Caravaggio’s painting The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, Jenell illustrates how personal encounters with the risen Christ—and the sharing of those experiences—are what truly transform us.

We are challenged to move beyond simply consuming the stories of others and instead learn to articulate our own. From the "sacred ordinary" of daily tasks to the pursuit of justice, how do we recognize and record God's presence in our lives? Join us as we explore the power of journaling, testimony, and the healing found in owning our sacred stories.

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• (00:00:00) - sacred stories
• (00:04:51) - The Crucified Thomas
• (00:14:00) - How Well Do You Know Your Story?
• (00:17:42) - A Bookmark for the Church
• (00:19:23) - How Do You Experience God?
• (00:22:11) - St. Thomas' Story

In this conversation, Jason Coker discusses the core values of the Oceanside Sanctuary, focusing on the concept of integrated spirituality. He explores the journey of faith, the significance of the Lord's Prayer, and the interplay between personal, social, and political dimensions of spirituality. Coker emphasizes that spirituality should encompass all aspects of life, advocating for a holistic understanding of the gospel that addresses both personal and societal issues.

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• (00:00:00) - Sunday Teaching
• (00:01:38) - Our Core Values for 2025
• (00:03:45) - A Prayer for the Community
• (00:05:02) - Married Christians Throw Out All Their Music in Their Early 20s
• (00:10:48) - The Lord's Prayer: A Canon within the Canon
• (00:16:15) - The Meaning of The Lord's Prayer
• (00:27:57) - Forgiveness in the Christian theology
• (00:38:30) - A Prayer for Sanctuary