Preston Trail Community Church Podcast

Part of navigating this new normal involves reorienting our lives around all we can--and can't--control.

Thanks to this year’s unusual circumstances, we will experience Easter as never before: gathered as one church family for one service, all together at the same time. We invite you to be part of this unprecedented Easter event, as we celebrate the new life we find in Jesus, our risen King.

As Jesus hung on a Roman cross, a sign above his head mockingly declared his majesty. The words on that piece of wood reveal the ultimate irony: even as the God of the universe fully revealed himself to humanity, still we missed him.

The King of kings deserved a crown of majesty, but a cruel mass of twisted thorns reveals the suffering he chose for our sake.

Jesus was the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Yet he picked up a towel and basin, revealing the scandalous humility of the incarnate God.

Too often we picture Jesus as lowly, meek and mild. But the overturned table points to a man who fashioned a whip and drove merchants from the temple, leaving disruption in his wake.

The same crowd that demanded his crucifixion had welcomed Jesus as their deliverer just one week earlier. The palm branches the crowd waved as they sang his praises reveal their fundamental misunderstanding about who Jesus was--a problem many of us still encounter today.

Work hard, climb the ladder, make lots of money--this was the example Todd learned from his dad. But in the face of an unimaginable loss, Todd discovered a new treasure that was worthy of his life.

From her childhood, Brooke longed to be invited and accepted. Instead, she found closed doors, dead ends and a broken heart . . . until one simple invitation would change the course of her life.

The deepest wounds in Allison's life were inflicted by the church. And yet when God offered her spiritual healing, of all the ways he could have chosen to bring it about, he used the church.

At age 43, Jim found himself battling two life-threatening cancers: the colon cancer in his body, and the addiction in his soul. He discovered that true healing can be found--but it begins by bringing hidden sickness to light.

It's time for the Big Game, and the appeal is undeniable as millions tune in worldwide. We'll draw inspiration from everything that captivates us about the Big Game--football, commercials, and snacks--and explore some deeper truths about the game of life.

The storms of life are inevitable, but when they come it is our roots that keep us grounded and anchored.

What makes a Christmas to remember? Perhaps the most lasting and meaningful memories are those connected to the hope we find in Jesus.

Christmas is a season of great expectations, and our quest to create moments of Christmas perfection can lead to frustration when plans and people don't comply. This Christmas, discover joy in the midst of imperfection.

When it comes to Christmas distractions, there is perhaps none greater than Jolly Old St. Nick. How can we celebrate what's wonderful about Santa Claus without losing sight of what matters most at Christmas?

As December begins, it's likely your Christmas season is already jam-packed with events, tasks and obligations. Don't let your to-dos distract you from the joys of the season.

Sometimes our need is most profoundly captured in the expression of one simple prayer: "Help!"

When we open our eyes to the proof of God's greatness and goodness all around us, we can't help but pray "Wow!"

Preston Trail is compelled by Christ's love to share the good news of Jesus locally, nationally and globally. Hear from special guest Joseph Barkley, lead and founding pastor of Radius Church in North Hollywood. Radius is one of the churches that receives support through our Compelled by Love initiative, as they bring the gospel to people who are convinced church is irrelevant.