Trials, Temptations, and Trust | James 1:9-18

Hearers and Doers | James 1:19-27

If we have a new relationship with Christ, we will have a new relationship with his Word.

The Afterword Podcast 066 | James' Trials and Tests

Pastors Ethan Ezikian and Kyle Rodriguez open up the book of James and talk about the difference between tests and temptations, how to count everything as joy, and what it means to reach our potential as human beings.

Trials, Temptations, and Trust | James 1:9-18

In order to reach the end with a steadfast faith, Christians must be equipped to guard against both temptation and despair in times of trial. In James' opening exhortations, the brother of Jesus gives us the tools to do just that.

Cultivating Steadfast Faith in Trial | James 1:1-11

Pastor Kyle Rodriguez opens our summer series on James by unpacking how looking to Christ can help us cultivate a steadfast faith that lasts.

The Afterword Podcast 065 | Approaching All the Deacon Questions

In an extended episode, Pastors Ethan Ezikian and Kyle Rodriguez discuss a wide variety of questions regarding the Biblical description of deacons, whether women are called to the office of deacon, the history of female deacons, and how a deacon could function in the life of Union Church.