Being Content

What if the life you’re chasing isn’t the life God called you to?In this message from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, we dive into why God doesn’t need more influencers, politicians, or people climbing the social ladder. He needs regular people who are content in their calling—whether you’re a shepherd, a plumber, a teacher, or a parent.The world tells you happiness is one promotion away, one follower count away, one paycheck away. But if billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates haven’t found it, what makes us think we will? True freedom isn’t found in climbing higher—it’s found in Christ, who already seated you in the highest place.Key Takeaways:* Your social status doesn’t matter to God—your obedience does* Stop making yourself a slave to money, success, or approval* The shepherds went back to shepherding after seeing Jesus—and that’s beautiful* You were bought with a price—live like itScripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24CONNECT WITH US: 🎙️ Podcast: amenpodcast.com Support: housechurchkauai.com📍 Location: Kauai, HawaiiHosted by Alex and Lokelani | House Church Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

What does it look like to worship Jesus when everyone around you thinks you’re wasting your time?In Matthew 26:1-13, we see two opposite responses to Jesus. Religious leaders plot His death in secret, thinking they’re in control. But Jesus knows exactly when He’ll die—on Passover, according to the Father’s plan. Then there’s Mary, who pours out expensive perfume on Jesus in extravagant worship. The disciples call it wasteful. Jesus calls it beautiful.Mary’s name means three things: rebellious, bitter, and beloved. And if we’re going to follow Christ, we need to be like Mary—rebelling against evil, making people bitter with our worship, and knowing we’re deeply loved by God.In this episode, we break down:* Why Jesus was in control even when His enemies thought they had the upper hand* What Mary’s extravagant worship teaches us about loving Jesus* How to keep worshiping even when people around you don’t understand* The connection between knowing you’re beloved and living boldly for ChristIf you’re facing opposition, persecution, or people who think your faith is “too much,” this message is for you.💬 AFTER THE AMEN QUESTION: Where do you need to be more like Mary?Drop your answer in the comments below!🙏 SUPPORT AMEN PODCAST: This podcast is 100% donor-supported. If you’d like to help us keep preaching the gospel with simple application, you can give at:* Website: amenpodcast.com/donate* Venmo: @amenpodcast* Cash App: $amenalex📱 CONNECT WITH US:* Instagram: @amenpodcast* Website: amenpodcast.com📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Matthew 26:1-13 (LSB)If this episode encouraged you, hit that subscribe button and give us a thumbs up! It helps more people discover Amen Podcast.Go out and be the church! ✌️#ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Matthew26 #Worship #ChristianYouth #Gospel #Jesus #Faith #ChurchLife #BibleTeaching Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Holiness is Contagious: Why God’s Power is Bigger Than Your Spouse’s SinAre you afraid the world will pull you down? Worried that your unbelieving spouse will contaminate your faith? In this powerful message from 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Pastor Alex destroys “little God theology” and reveals a truth that will change how you see marriage, friendship, and evangelism forever: holiness is contagious.We’re continuing our series through Corinthians with one of the most challenging passages in Scripture. Paul addresses two critical groups: Christian couples considering divorce and believers married to unbelievers. Both situations reveal something radical about God’s character that most churches get wrong.This message unpacks: • The communicable and incommunicable attributes of God (immutable, infinite, impassable) • Why “little God theology” keeps Christians trapped in fear • What Jesus actually said about divorce in Matthew 5, 19, and Mark 10 • The counter-cultural call to stay married—even to unbelievers • What it means that an unbelieving spouse is “sanctified” through their believing partner • Why your holiness won’t contaminate—it will transform • The biblical destruction of the “chair illustration” youth pastors use • How Christ touching the leper proves God pulls people UP, not downHere’s the truth that will set you free: When Christ touched the leper, the leper didn’t infect Jesus—Jesus healed the leper. That’s how powerful God’s holiness is. And that same holiness lives in YOU.Paul’s message is astronomically counter-cultural. In a Greco-Roman world where “no-fault divorce” was as easy as walking out the door, Paul says: stay married. Why? Because your holiness is contagious. Your unbelieving spouse will be made holy. Your children will be holy. Not saved automatically—but positioned in a power sphere where God’s transforming holiness operates.This isn’t about tolerating abuse or staying in danger—Christians always err on the side of life. But it IS about understanding that you don’t save people by avoiding them. You save them by being in their lives while God does the heavy lifting.We end with a powerful reflection on communion and what it means that the table can heal—because what it points to is REAL.Join us at House Church Kauai as we learn to be disciples, not just Christians—people with fruit, not just a title.House Church Kauai - Meeting in our garage, staying together in the rain, believing God for a tentSupport this ministry: housechurchkauai.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

There’s a huge difference between how God judges believers and how He judges the world—and understanding this will completely change how you view God’s discipline in your life.In this message from House Church in Kauai, Pastor Alex breaks down the difference between God’s corrective discipline for His children and His final judgment on the world. Using the analogy of how a father corrects his own kids versus how he’d respond to strangers who hurt them, we explore what it really means when the Bible says there’s “no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.”If you’ve ever felt like God is angry at you, or if you’ve confused His discipline with condemnation, this message will bring clarity and peace.Key Topics:* The two types of judgment in Scripture* Why God disciplines believers (1 Corinthians 11:32)* Understanding “no condemnation” in Romans 8:1* How God’s discipline proves His love, not His wrath* What it means to be His child versus facing His judgmentThis message will help you: ✓ Stop fearing God’s anger as a believer ✓ Understand why hardship happens in your life ✓ See God’s discipline as an act of love ✓ Know the difference between correction and condemnation🎙️ About Amen Podcast Raw conversations about real faith, hosted by Alex & Lokelani from Kauai, Hawaii. We’re just two people trying to follow Jesus and bring others along for the journey.⛪ About House Church We meet in our garage in Kauai—a small community seeking Jesus together, no fluff, just faith. HOUSECHURCHKAUAI.COM💬 Connect With Us: 🌐 Website: amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage isn’t about you. Singleness isn’t a cop-out. And your body? It’s not yours anymore.In this message, we break down 1 Corinthians 7:3-7 and what the Bible ACTUALLY says about marriage, singleness, intimacy, and the gifts God gives us. Whether you’re single, married, or figuring it out - this is for you.Key Takeaways:* Why “my body, my choice” doesn’t apply in marriage* How to know if you have the gift of singleness (spoiler: it’s simpler than you think)* The one biblical reason to take a break from intimacy* Why tithing protects you from yourself* The real virus: it’s not lust, it’s sin📖 Main Text: 1 Corinthians 7:3-7💬 Let’s Connect: Website: housechurchkauai.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Don’t Hide What God Gave YouWhat happens when fear makes you bury the gifts God gave you? In this episode, we break down Jesus’ Parable of the Talents and why faithfulness—not perfection—is what matters to God.We’re diving into the fourth of Jesus’ five parables about His second coming, and this one hits different. It’s about a master who entrusts his servants with investments before going on a journey. Two servants double what they’re given. One servant? He digs a hole and hides it out of fear.Jesus isn’t calling you to be perfect. He’s calling you to be faithful with what He’s given you—whether that’s hospitality, preaching, serving, or loving the people everyone else ignores. This parable shows us that slothfulness isn’t just laziness—it’s spiritual passivity. It’s wanting God without the work. It’s playing it safe when Christ never called us to be safe.In this episode:* Why faithfulness matters more than the size of your gift* What it means to be a “good and faithful slave”* How fear and passivity can bury your God-given talents* Why Jesus took the place of the “worthless slave” on the cross* How to identify and invest the gifts God has given YOUAfter the Amen Question: What are the talents God has given you that you need to be more responsible with?📍 Visiting Kauai? We’d love to have you at House Church! Text us at (808) 634-5422 for the address.💬 Join the conversation: Follow us on Instagram and join our Amen Broadcast channel for group discussions and updates!💰 Support the podcast: Visit AmenPodcast.com or give via Venmo (@amenpodcast) or Cash App ($amenalex)Connect with us: 🎙 Website: AmenPodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @AmenPodcast ⛪️ House Church meets in our garage in Kauai, Hawaii Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Are You Ready for Jesus’ Return? | Matthew 25:1-13What if you looked ready for Jesus’ return but weren’t actually prepared? In this powerful third episode of our Parousia Parables series, we dive deep into one of Jesus’ most sobering warnings about His second coming.The parable of the ten virgins isn’t just about waiting—it’s about being ready. Five were wise, five were foolish, and the difference came down to something that couldn’t be borrowed: oil. Join us as we unpack what this oil represents, why some believers won’t be ready when Jesus returns, and most importantly, how YOU can be prepared.In This Episode: ✓ What the oil in the parable really represents ✓ Why looking like a Christian doesn’t make you one ✓ The shocking reality that some things can’t be borrowed ✓ How to truly be ready for Christ’s return ✓ The beautiful power of repentance in the Christian lifeThis isn’t about living in fear—it’s about running into the arms of a Savior who loves you so much He took your place. Don’t miss the party when the Bridegroom comes.AFTER THE AMEN: We end with a powerful question: Are you ready? Plus a discussion on why repentance shouldn’t be a scary word but a beautiful reality in every believer’s life.SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Venmo: @amenpodcast Cash App: $amenalex Website: amenpodcast.comVISIT US: House Church Kauai Website: housechurchkauai.com DM us on Instagram for our contact info!📍 Broadcasting from the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when church leaders abuse their power? More importantly—what does Jesus expect from ALL of us when He returns?In this episode, we break down Matthew 24:45-51, where Jesus gives a serious warning about faithful stewardship. This isn’t just for pastors—it’s for anyone trying to live for Christ in their 20s and figure out what God has entrusted to them.We talk about: ✓ Why bad church leadership hurts so much (and what Jesus says about it) ✓ The real problem with waiting for Jesus to come back ✓ What it means to be a faithful steward of your time, talents, and treasures ✓ How integrity and hard work connect to eternal rewards ✓ Why Jesus took our punishment so we could receive His rewardThe bottom line: Jesus is coming back, and when He does, He’s going to find us either faithfully stewarding what He’s given us—or not. The question is, which one will you be?SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 💰 Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate 💸 Venmo: @amenpodcast 💵 Cash App: $amenalexYour support keeps these episodes ad-free and helps us continue producing content every week!CONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: amenpodcast.com 📍 Location: Kauai, Hawaii ⛪ Church: House Church (meets in our garage!) Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Are you truly expecting Jesus to return, or have you gotten too comfortable in this world?In this powerful message, Pastor Alex breaks down Jesus’s parable of the thief from Matthew 24:42-44 - the first of five parables about His second coming. Most Christians today are living like Jesus will never return, but He told us to stay AWAKE and stay ALERT because He’s coming like a thief in the night.In this episode, you’ll discover:* Why Jesus compared His return to a thief (and why that should change everything)* The two ways we can stay ready for His coming* What’s causing Christians to “fall asleep” spiritually* How to live with true expectancy every single dayThis is part 1 of our 5-part series on Jesus’s parables about His second coming. Don’t miss what could be the wake-up call your faith needs.amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe