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Unpacking Sunday
Pastor Mike Perks and CRCF's Worship Minister Luke Nielsen discuss Sunday's sermon, while providing theological insight and personal stories that allow the listener to grasp a deeper understanding of the bible and see Sunday's message with a 360 degree view. The podcast will include questions from congregants and special guests to provide a deeper look into what is being discussed. Unpacking Sunday is a production of Revive City Church located in Burnaby, BC.
Episodes
240 episodes
Unpacking Sunday - Reflection vs Refraction with Special Guest Mark Gordon
This week on Unpacking Sunday, Mike gets the opportunity to sit down with Pastor Mark Gordon to unpack his sermon from February 8. Mark shares what’s happening in his life and ministry before diving into a heartfelt message about our c...
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Unpacking Sunday : When Fath Gets Public - Witness Under Oppression
This week, Luke and Mike unpack Sunday’s sermon from Acts 4, “When Faith Gets Public: Witness Under Oppression.”After catching up on some fun restaurants and real-life happenings, they dive into a topic that can make many churchgoers...
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Unpacking Sunday : The Day the Sun Stood Still - Praying for the Impossible
Luke and Mike discuss Joshua 10 as they wrap up their series on prayer and fasting.They explore the biblical account of the day Joshua prayed—and the sun stood still for nearly 24 hours—a passage often raised by atheists as a challen...
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What Is Fasting, Really?
This week, Luke and Mike dive into the basics of fasting—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it’s often misunderstood in modern church culture. Is taking a break from social media a fast? Does avoiding sweets count? The guys explore what the Bib...
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Peanut Butter, the Future, and the Prayers We Miss
After a short break over the holidays, Mike and Luke catch up and ease back in with some lighthearted conversation—holiday snacks, Mike’s deep love for peanut butter (and why it’s banned from his house thanks to Sam’s allergy), and the strange ...
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Unpacking Sunday - Life In The Spirit | A New Beginning (Acts 2:42-47)
This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike get real about the early church believers and what life looked like as they adapted to the brand-new reality of holding the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 might almost read like the perfect en...
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Unpacking Sunday -Cut To The Heart (Acts 2:37-41)
This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike look at Acts 2:37–41—the people’s powerful response to Peter’s monumental sermon on the day of Pentecost. They unpack the truth that news this good demands a response, and explore what genui...
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Unpacking Sunday- This Jesus. (Acts 2:22-25)
This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike find themselves (once again) talking about butter tarts — but this time, Mike uses the sweetest transition ever, connecting Acts 2:22–35 to “food for your spirit and sweetness for your soul....
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Unpacking Sunday - Holy Spirit Poured Out (Acts 2:14-21)
This week on Unpacking Sunday, Luke and Mike continue their journey through the book of Acts, diving into Acts 2:14–23—Peter’s famous sermon that moved the hearts of thousands. They unpack what made that moment so powerful and how the ...
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Unpacking Sunday - The Wait Is Over (Acts 2:1-13)
This week on Unpacking Sunday, Mike and Luke dive into Acts 2:1–13 and the powerful moment when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the early Church. Centered around the sermon “The Wait Is Over,” they unpack what it means to fo...
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Unpacking Sunday| Acts: The Church On Mission - Born In The Waiting
Unpacking Sunday is back for a brand new season! This week, Luke and Mike catch up after a full summer and settle into the rhythm of fall. With our church launching a new series in the book of Acts—The Church on Mission—they u...
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