When Life Makes Sense

Pastor Tom Kang explores the transformative power of life's seasons, focusing on disorientation's role in personal and spiritual growth. Drawing insights from Scripture and real-life stories from his congregation, he underscores the inevitability of disorienting times and emphasizes seeking God's presence over explanations. Through the journeys of figures like Job, Jeremiah, and even Jesus, Pastor Tom illustrates the value of honest lamentation and remembrance of God's goodness. This message offers listeners spiritual encouragement and a perspective shift during life's challenging moments.

Discover Pastor Tom Kang’s inspiring message from NewStory Church as he unpacks the wisdom of Ecclesiastes on life’s seasons. From orientation to disorientation to reorientation, each stage comes with its own blessings and challenges. Drawing on the stories of David and Joseph and insights from Charles Spurgeon, Pastor Tom shows how to walk through every season with purpose. Learn how gratitude, blessing others, and preparing for transitions help us stay grounded in Christ—no matter what season of life we’re in.

Pastor Daniel Lee shares the story of Jonah and how it connects to our own faith journeys. He reflects on Jonah’s struggle with God’s call, his resistance, and the lessons of divine patience and compassion. Drawing on his own experiences of resisting the call to ministry, he highlights the “wake-up calls” we often face in life and the importance of aligning our hearts with God.This message invites you to reflect on where God may be calling you today—and to find grace in patiently answering that call.

Pastor Daniel Lee shares the story of Jonah and how it connects to our own faith journeys. He reflects on Jonah’s struggle with God’s call, his resistance, and the lessons of divine patience and compassion. Drawing on his own experiences of resisting the call to ministry, he highlights the “wake-up calls” we often face in life and the importance of aligning our hearts with God.This message invites you to reflect on where God may be calling you today—and to find grace in patiently answering that call.

Pastor Dustin Lang returns to his home church, NewStory, and shares from his journey of church planting. Drawing from the book of Haggai, he invites us to reflect on our own priorities—are we more focused on personal comfort or on building God’s kingdom?This message speaks to both younger and older generations, reminding us what it means to live with eternal purpose. Pastor Dustin also points to the importance of walking together as a community, supporting one another as we dedicate our lives to God’s work.

Pastor Stephen talks about how surrender and even our brokenness can become powerful turning points in a believer’s life. Using Peter’s story as the main example, he shows how moving from simple commitment to true surrender opens the door to life-changing encounters with God. Along the way, he shares personal stories and spiritual insights, reminding us that God’s grace can take our weaknesses and turn them into something beautiful. Through both biblical examples and everyday experiences, this episode encourages listeners to look honestly at their own journeys and discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to real transformation with God.

Pastor Tom Holladay shares insights on living a life of significance at NewStory Church. Drawing from the story of Gideon in Judges, Pastor Tom Holladay explores moving beyond mere survival or success to a life that truly impacts the world. He emphasizes understanding who God made you to be, embracing divine assignments, and learning how God uses even our weaknesses to achieve greatness. Discover how to step out in faith, embrace your identity in God, and find purpose and joy in a life aligned with His will.

What do the Psalms, U2, and honest prayer have in common? In this powerful closing message to our Selah series, Pastor Tom reflects on Psalm 40 and the deeper meaning behind the songs we sing. Drawing from the words of Eugene Peterson and Bono, this message explores how the Psalms hold the tensions of life—joy and sorrow, victory and waiting—with raw honesty and spiritual depth.Through the lens of music, we’re reminded that faith isn’t a formula to solve, but a song to keep singing—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re on a high or in the pit, this message invites you to rediscover worship as an authentic expression of where you are and who God is.

This week, Pastor Stephen Han walks us through Psalm 130 and unpacks the challenges and beauty of waiting on God. Waiting isn’t just something we have to endure—it’s something God uses to shape us. Through personal stories and biblical insight, Pastor Stephen shows us how waiting becomes a spiritual discipline that refines our hearts and grows our faith.As we learn to wait with hope and trust, we discover strength that lifts us—like eagles taking flight.Join us as we lean into God’s timing and learn what it really means to wait well.

Pastor Tom Kang unpacks Psalm 27, speaking into the tension of modern life—where doubt, privilege, and global turmoil collide. He invites us to seek God’s presence, practice active waiting, and move from guilt to purposeful living.In a world full of noise, Psalm 27 reminds us: God is our light, salvation, and stronghold. When we anchor in Him, peace and courage follow.