The ALIVE Podcast

You're Out Of Time (And Don't Know It Yet) | How To Build Your Foundation

You’re out of time — even if you think you’re not. Everyone keeps telling you that you’re young and that you have plenty of time to figure life out. But what if that’s the most dangerous lie you’ve been told? In this message, Pastor Jason Paras breaks down Jesus’ warning about building your life on rock or sand, and why the decisions you’re making right now are shaping the foundation your future will stand on — or collapse from. You may not feel like you’ve started building your life yet. You might not be married, in your career, or “settled.” But the truth is: the foundation is already being laid. This episode is for anyone who: * Feels stuck in cycles they can’t break * Thinks they’ll “get serious later” * Is chasing success, approval, or escape — but still feels empty * Wonders if their mistakes have already ruined their future You’ll hear a raw, personal story of hitting rock bottom, the moment everything changed, and how Jesus doesn’t just forgive your past — He gives you a foundation strong enough to survive the storms ahead. There is still hope. Your foundation can be rebuilt. And your life can come ALIVE in Jesus. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @alivesantabarbara 🙏 Bring young adults to Jesus in Santa Barbara with us: alivesb.com/give 🎧 Listen now — and don’t ignore the tug you feel while listening.

Awake in Santa Barbara: The Secret to Saving Our City

Life can be different. This city can be different. In this powerful message, Pastor Jason Paras challenges listeners to wake up from comfort and step into God’s calling to transform Santa Barbara. Using Jonah’s journey in Nineveh as a guide, Jason explores how faith without action leaves cities and lives asleep, even when resources and believers are present. Discover how to: * Recognize where you might be “asleep in the boat” while your city and community are in need * Live out faith that truly impacts your world * Become a “river of life” flowing through your city, not just a quiet lake This episode is for anyone ready to see real change in their life, their faith, and their city. Whether you’re questioning how one person can make a difference or feeling called to step into God’s purpose, Awake in Santa Barbara: The Secret to Saving Our City will inspire you to live fully alive.