Collective Church Podcast

1 Samuel: What It's Like Being Under God's Judgement

In this episode, guest preacher Pastor Troy Wong leads us through 1 Samuel 19. He explores the contrast between living under God’s judgment and under His protection, how this should apply to our faith, and the consequences of disobedience and failing to pursue God.

1 Samuel: Saul Was David's Enemy From Then On

1 Samuel 18:10-30

An evil spirit torments Saul and drives him into a frenzy of jealousy, violence, and manipulation as he tries to take David out—yet God keeps lifting David higher. This episode unpacks how Saul weaponizes Michal’s marriage to trap David, and how God turns every dark scheme into another step toward David’s calling.

1 Samuel: "In Close Friendship"

1 Samuel 18:1-9
David’s victory wins the people’s praise—but also exposes two hearts: Jonathan’s humility and Saul’s jealousy. This episode explores how true friendship celebrates God’s favor, while envy tries to compete with it.

1 Samuel: "Then All The World Will Know That Israel Has A God"

1 Samuel 17:38-58

Saul’s armor can’t fit the boy who’s already clothed in faith.
From a streambed and a sling, David shows that the victory of God never comes through human strength, but through trust that the battle belongs to the Lord.

1 Samuel: "The Champion Named Goliath Came Forward"

1 Samuel 17:1-37

David arrives at the battlefield and sees what fear has done to God’s people. Before he ever fights Goliath, faith starts forming in the field—and now it’s time to speak up.

Draw Near: Drawing Near In Pain

Pastor Sam Gibson from Church of the City NYC leads us through understanding the complexity and beauty of our God within pain.

Draw Near: Turning 10

Pastor Lorenzo gives an update on his recent health situation and shares where we're at as a church and the hope for our future. 

Draw Near: The Sound Of Abundance And Rain

Guest preacher Brian Broderson walks through 1 Kings 18, where Elijah’s bold faith calls God’s people to repentance and shows the power of prayer that restores and brings revival.

Draw Near: Praying Down Fire And Rain

Guest Preacher, Pastor Mike Doyle, kicks off our Draw Near series, in helping us seek a wholehearted pursuit of revival.

1 Samuel: The Lord Sees The Heart

In 1 Samuel 16, God rejects Saul and secretly anoints David, the overlooked shepherd boy, as Israel’s next king. This chapter shows how God chooses differently than man, looking not at outward appearance but at the heart, and begins weaving David into Saul’s story through the surprising power of Spirit-filled music.