Collective Church Podcast

1 Samuel 17:1-37 David arrives at the battlefield and sees what fear has done to God’s people. Before he ever fights Goliath, faith starts forming in the field—and now it’s time to speak up.

In this engaging discussion, Pastor Sam Gibson from Church of the City NYC shares his insights on navigating pain and suffering. He explores how pain serves as an inflection point, prompting believers to either draw closer to God or harden their hearts. Sam emphasizes the promise of God’s nearness during hardships and how suffering can deepen empathy and refine priorities. He also discusses the transformative power of repurposing personal struggles into purposeful intercession, urging listeners to embrace a renewed perspective on their relationship with God.

Pastor Lorenzo gives an update on his recent health situation and shares where we're at as a church and the hope for our future. 

Guest preacher Brian Broderson walks through 1 Kings 18, where Elijah’s bold faith calls God’s people to repentance and shows the power of prayer that restores and brings revival.

Guest Preacher, Pastor Mike Doyle, kicks off our Draw Near series, in helping us seek a wholehearted pursuit of revival.

In 1 Samuel 16, God rejects Saul and secretly anoints David, the overlooked shepherd boy, as Israel’s next king. This chapter shows how God chooses differently than man, looking not at outward appearance but at the heart, and begins weaving David into Saul’s story through the surprising power of Spirit-filled music.

In 1 Samuel 15:16–35, Samuel confronts Saul with the truth: obedience matters more than sacrifice, and Saul’s excuses can’t cover his rebellion. It’s the tragic turning point where God rejects Saul as king, showing us the cost of disobedience and the ache of a leader who will not submit.

1 Samuel 15:1–15 tells the story of Saul’s partial obedience to God’s command against the Amalekites—sparing Agag and the best of the livestock while claiming to obey. It’s a sobering reminder that partial obedience is still disobedience, and that God desires our hearts more than our excuses.

1 Samuel 14:24-52 In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 14:24–52, where Saul’s rash oath drains his army’s strength and exposes the emptiness of leadership driven by pride instead of trust. Jonathan’s quiet faith and Israel’s eventual deliverance stand in stark contrast, reminding us that God’s salvation comes not through human foolishness but through His own power and wisdom.

1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan steps out in bold, humble faith while Saul sits paralyzed, and God turns Jonathan’s risky ‘perhaps’ into a stunning victory that reminds us real faith moves even without guarantees.