The Vida Podcast

Santiago destacó la historia bíblica del rey Josafat en 2 Crónicas 20 como un poderoso recordatorio de cómo afrontar nuestras batallas confiando en Dios. Ante la inferioridad numérica de cinco ejércitos, Josafat decidió no entrar en pánico, sino que ayunó y oró, reconociendo la grandeza y fidelidad de Dios. Dios les aseguró que la batalla le pertenecía y les instruyó a mantenerse firmes y adorar con la esperanza de la victoria. Santiago enfatizó tres pasos clave para nosotros hoy: buscar a Dios primero, mantenernos firmes en la fe y guiar con la adoración. Al soltar el control y confiar en que Dios luchará por nosotros, podemos experimentar su victoria en nuestras batallas. 8/17/25 | Vida Church

James highlighted the biblical story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 as a powerful reminder of how to face our battles by trusting God. When outnumbered by five armies, Jehoshaphat chose not to panic but instead fasted and prayed, acknowledging God's greatness and faithfulness. God assured them that the battle belonged to Him and instructed them to stand firm and worship in anticipation of victory. James emphasized three key steps for us today: seek God first, stand firm in faith, and lead with worship. By letting go of control and trusting God to fight for us, we can experience His victory in our battles. 08/17/2025 | Vida Church

La capacidad de mostrar misericordia proviene de nuestra profunda seguridad en el amor de Dios, como se destaca en Efesios 3:17, que nos recuerda que nuestras raíces se fortalecen en su amor. La misericordia se convierte en nuestra respuesta predeterminada cuando liberamos el resentimiento y creamos una cultura de paz, reconociendo la trayectoria única de cada persona sin juzgar. Bob ilustró esto con la parábola del hijo pródigo, donde el padre recibió a su hijo sin vergüenza, demostrando que la misericordia fomenta la conexión en lugar del control. En definitiva, elegir la misericordia, el amor y la confianza por encima del juicio y el miedo nos permite experimentar nuevos comienzos y transformación en nosotros mismos y en nuestras relaciones. 8/10/25 | Vida Church

The ability to show mercy stems from our deep security in God's love, as highlighted in Ephesians 3:17, which reminds us that our roots grow strong in His love. Mercy becomes our default response when we release resentment and create a culture of peace, acknowledging each person's unique journey without judgment. Bob illustrated this through the parable of the prodigal son, where the father welcomed his son back without shame, demonstrating that mercy fosters connection rather than control. Ultimately, choosing mercy, love, and trust over judgment and fear allows us to experience new beginnings and transformation in ourselves and our relationships. 08/10/2025 | Vida Church

Este domingo, tuvimos la bendición de recibir al pastor Tafara y a su esposa Chipo, de Sudáfrica, quienes compartieron un poderoso mensaje sobre la intención de Dios para que prosperemos, no solo para nosotros mismos, sino para bendecir a otros. Destacó Génesis 1:28, donde Dios manda: "Prosperad! Reproducíos! Llenad la Tierra!." La propia experiencia del pastor Tafara, desde la pobreza hasta comprender la bendición de Dios, ilustra que cuando nos enfocamos en ser una bendición, nunca nos falta. Enfatizó que la verdadera generosidad se convierte en nuestro testimonio, advirtió contra la esclavitud del materialismo y nos animó a ver a Dios como nuestra Fuente. Este mensaje de estar obsesionados con bendecir a los demás realmente resonó y merece ser reconsiderado. 8/03/25 | Vida Church

This Sunday, we were blessed to host Pastor Tafara and his wife Chipo from South Africa, who shared a powerful message about God's intent for us to prosper—not just for ourselves but to bless others. He highlighted Genesis 1:28, where God commands, "Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth!" Pastor Tafara's own journey from poverty to understanding God’s blessing illustrates that when we focus on being a blessing, we never lack. He emphasized that true generosity becomes our testimony, cautioned against the enslavement of materialism, and encouraged us to view God as our Source. This message of being obsessed with blessing others truly resonated and is one that deserves to be revisited. 08/3/2025 | Vida Church

En enero, la pastora Kara enfatizó la importancia de "Dios, nuestro galardonador" de Isaías 55:6, y ahora nos invita a recalibrar al llegar a la mitad del año. Exploró las dispensaciones bíblicas, destacando nuestra era actual, la Era de la Iglesia o Dispensación de la Gracia, donde el Espíritu Santo nos empodera para compartir el evangelio con valentía. Con el inminente regreso de Cristo en mente, debemos mantenernos espiritualmente alertas y participar activamente en la cosecha, pues Dios no desea que nadie perezca. La pastora Kara ilustró la fugacidad de nuestra vida terrenal en comparación con la eternidad, instándonos a mantener nuestras lámparas llenas y estar listos para el regreso de Jesús. Si te has desviado del camino, este es tu momento para recalibrar y terminar con fuerza, como nos recuerda Apocalipsis 3:11: aferrarnos a nuestras coronas. 7/27/25 | Vida Church

In January, Pastor Kara emphasized “God, Our Rewarder” from Isaiah 55:6, and now invites us to recalibrate as we reach the year’s halfway point. She explored biblical dispensations, highlighting our current era, the Church Age or Dispensation of Grace, where we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to boldly share the gospel. With the imminent return of Christ in mind, we must stay spiritually alert and actively participate in the harvest, as God desires none to perish. Pastor Kara illustrated the fleeting nature of our earthly lives compared to eternity, urging us to keep our lamps filled and be ready for Jesus’ return. If you've drifted off course, this is your moment to recalibrate and finish strong, as Revelation 3:11 reminds us to hold on to our crowns. 07/27/2025 | Vida Church

7/20/25 | Vida Church

We had a powerful Sunday with Ashley and Carlie Terradez, who reminded us that God's healing power is for today, not just the past. Ashley shared how they believed God's Word when faced with their daughter Hannah's grim prognosis at three years old, ultimately witnessing her miraculous recovery and thriving life today. He emphasized that God's generational blessing is available to all His children, citing Abraham's lineage of prosperity as a model for breaking cycles of lack and disease. By trusting God and prioritizing Him, we can unlock blessings for ourselves and future generations, as evidenced by Ashley's own experiences during the COVID lockdowns. If you missed the service, I encourage you to watch the full message for inspiration. 07/20/2025 | Vida Church

7/13/25 | Vida Church Construyendo un lugar donde las personas puedan encontrar a Dios, Pertenence a una familia y ser transformadas por la palabra de Dios.

07/13/2025 | Vida Church Building a place where people can encounter God, belong to a family, and be transformed by the word of God

7/06/25 | Vida Church Construyendo un lugar donde las personas puedan encontrar a Dios, Pertenence a una familia y ser transformadas por la palabra de Dios.

07/06/2025 | Vida Church Building a place where people can encounter God, belong to a family, and be transformed by the word of God

Pastor Kara's recent message highlighted the Kingdom principles of Effective Prayer and Persistent Faith, emphasizing that prayer is a partnership with God and requires us not to impose a timeline on our requests. She shared her own journey of praying for 20 years for an orphanage in Kenya and referenced Daniel, whose answers were delayed due to spiritual warfare. The importance of knowing God as a good Father who desires to bless us was underscored, as was the Cross as proof of His love and willingness to provide. Pastor Kara encouraged us to examine our emotions in light of our faith and to approach God honestly with our doubts. Ultimately, she reminded us that persistent faith, no matter how small, is celebrated in Heaven and can move mountains.

06/29/2025 | Vida Church