Calvary Monterey Podcast The Upside Down Spirit (Matthew 5:1-5)
Title: The Upside Down Spirit
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Overview: In this episode, we dive into Chapter 9: The Upside Down Spirit, a fresh look at Jesus’ opening words in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-5). Pastor Nate Holdridge guides us through the first three Beatitudes—poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek—and shows how Jesus turns the world’s values completely upside down. Rather than celebrating self-sufficiency, power, and confidence, Jesus invites his followers into a kingdom where blessing is found in spiritual need, brokenhearted dependence on God, and humble strength. Listeners will be challenged to rethink what it means to be “blessed” in Christ and discover how the upside-down spirit of God’s kingdom reshapes the way we see ourselves, others, and our world.