Pathfinder Church Messages
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The Fruitful Life | Late Spring | 2
Pathfinder Church | July 5 2026 | Doug MaussBy late spring, the world feels alive. Everything is growing fast, strong, showy, and vibrant. In humans, this is the season when roots deepen and our destinies begin taking shape. But what happen...
The Fruitful Life | Early Spring | 1
Pathfinder Church | June 28, 2026 | AJ MasticEarly spring is full of possibility. Tiny shoots push up from the ground, but it’s still too early to tell exactly what each one will become. Children are like that—full of possibility. With all ...
Summer Blast Weekend 2026
Pathfinder Church | June 21, 2025 | Dion GarrettWhat is the Kingdom anyway?The Kingdom of God was Jesus's most talked-about topic, but it looks nothing like the castles, crowns, and conquest we might imagine. It's not a nation-state...
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | The Right Kind of Purity | 6
Pathfinder Church | June 14, 2026 | Doug MaussIt’s good to have a sense of the sacred. Some things are holy and their purity should be maintained. But with too much an emphasis on purity, you end up with constant “moral panics” about the co...
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | The Right Kind of Fairness | 5
Pathfinder Church | June 7, 2026 | AJ MasticWe have an innate sense that life should be fair. And certainly, if we have a just God, then he should enforce fairness. But how do we define what’s truly “fair,” considering all possible factors?...
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | The Right Kind of Liberty | 4
Pathfinder Church | May 31, 2026 | Dion GarrettAs a nation, founded on liberty, freedom ranks high(est) in Americans’ values. But how much freedom is a good thing? Can too much freedom cause harm to ourselves and others?Website | ht...
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | The Right Kind of Care | 3
Pathfinder Church | May 24, 2026 | Doug MaussWe all know we should care for others. But how much, exactly? Are someone else’s bad circumstances my problem, or their own fault? Too much care, and we become martyrs. Too little care and we bec...
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | The Right Kind of Authority | 2
Pathfinder Church | May 17, 2026 | Dion GarrettPeople being under authority is a gift of God, to establish and maintain order. But what kind of authority is holy, and what level of obedience do Christians owe to unjust authorities? Giving t...
Straight Truth for a Crooked World | Power | 1
Pathfinder Church | May 10, 2026 | AJ MasticLoyalty is important. It’s what binds groups together. But too much loyalty can lead us to tolerate or excuse immoral behavior from our in-group, while magnifying the flaws of outsiders. At its mo...
Fool's Gold | Beauty | 5
Pathfinder Church | May 3, 2026 | Dion GarrettMany of us draw a sense of confidence from looking good. We shop for the right clothes and cosmetics, we perfect our poses and posts, and we collect things of beauty around us. When does it cros...
Message | Fool's Gold | Power | 4
Pathfinder Church | April 26, 2026 | Doug MaussIn a chaotic world, the ability to call the shots and exert a measure of control over our lives is solid gold. We hardly ever turn down a promotion or the chance at more influence, but have you...
Fool's Gold | Safety | 3
Pathfinder Church | April 19, 2026 | Dion GarrettWe have a deep human need to feel physically and emotionally safe. As safety has become the top priority in our culture, we have become very risk-averse; stockpiling resources, and building o...
Fool’s Gold | Fame | 2
Pathfinder Church | April 12, 2026 | Doug MaussIt feels so good to be special, and if we have the rare chance to stand out in this world of billions, it makes sense that we should see how far we can take it. But isn’t it clear that many of ...
Fool’s Gold | Comfort | 1
Pathfinder Church | April 5, 2026 | Dion GarrettOn Easter, we proclaim that Jesus has rescued us from sin, but why then is life still FULL of stress and pain?Doesn’t it seem like faith in Jesus is supposed to make our ...
Sacred & Strange | Weird Diets and Dunk Tanks? | 6
Pathfinder Church | March 29, 2026 | AJ MasticThe Sacraments seem really gross if you stop to think about them. It’s great that Jesus died for our sins, but are we really supposed to eat his body? And why do we talk about “drowning” babies ...
Sacred & Strange | Public Shaming? | 5
Pathfinder Church | March 22, 2026 | Doug MaussIf there’s one truth that seems pervasive in being a success in our culture today, it’s to never admit being wrong. Our leaders and influencers carefully maintain an image of polished confidenc...
Sacred & Strange | Throwing Your Money Away? | 4
Pathfinder Church | March 15, 2026 | AJ MasticNobody ever seems to feel like they have enough money. Even most billionaires seem unable to stop the relentless pursuit of “more.” So why does the church tell us to give some of our precious, h...
Sacred & Strange | Singing Karaoke? | 3
Pathfinder Church | March 8, 2026 | Dion GarrettWhile it’s fun to watch musical memes on social media, most people would hate to have to sing in public. So why does the church force everyone—tone deaf or otherwise—to sing weird songs in a l...
Sacred & Strange | Seeing Hallucinations? | 2
Pathfinder Church | March 1, 2026 | Doug MaussPeople who routinely talk to invisible beings are normally consigned to a psychiatric ward. Why does the church make such a big deal about talking to God? How could he possibly hear all the pray...
Sacred & Strange | Joining a Commune? | 1
Pathfinder Church | February 22, 2026 | AJ MasticWe have fewer and fewer “third spaces”—places where people gather together simply for the sake of being with one another. Even community events that used to be primarily experienced in a grou...
Ash Wednesday 2026 | Sacred & Strange | Making a Scene?
Pathfinder Church | February 18, 2026 | Dion GarrettOur society has largely sterilized the process of death—offloading the care of the sick and dying onto medical professionals. We even try to keep our pain and grief hidden inside, rather t...
