Park Hill Church Podcast

This Christ the King Sunday, we explore what it means to worship Jesus as the true King— not just with our songs, but with our whole lives. Through Psalm 46, Jeremiah 23, Luke 1, and the crucifixion scene in Luke 23, we trace the story of a God who gathers His people, confronts empty religion, and reveals His reign through self-giving love on the cross. Drawing from Kierkegaard’s challenge to the “theater model” of church, we step into a deeper, truer vision of worship: God as the Audience, the Church as the performers, and pastors and worship leaders as Spirit-led prompters. In a culture full of competing allegiances and noisy voices, we’re invited—like the humble thief—to bow before the crucified King today, offering Him our undivided worship. Join us as we rediscover the breathtaking majesty of Christ the King and our role in His story.

In a world that feels increasingly unstable, Jesus offers His followers a surprising invitation: Do not fear. Stand firm. Trust Me. In Luke 21:5–19, the disciples look at the temple and see permanence — Jesus sees stones that will soon fall. He prepares them (and us) to walk through seasons of upheaval without losing heart. This week, Evan shares three key announcements that mark a new chapter for our church and invites us to respond the way Jesus teaches: by becoming a people of prayer, listening, and trust. As we look ahead to 2026, we remember — even when the stones fall — we are a people of Good News. Join us as we lean into Jesus’ call to “stand firm and win life.”

This week, Pastor Aleah invites us into Psalm 145 — David’s final song of praise — to rediscover the power of worship in every season. As we stand at the threshold of Advent, we’re reminded that praise is more than a feeling or a song; it’s a way of life. From the Psalms’ ancient rhythms of hope to the story of Corrie and Betsie Ten Boom’s worship in a concentration camp, we see how gratitude and faith become acts of resistance against despair. Through David’s life — flawed, faithful, and anchored in covenant love — we learn that praise doesn’t deny reality, it redefines it. It calls on God’s faithfulness in the midst of fear and transforms suffering into sacred space. Ultimately, Aleah points us to Jesus — the One who turned the cross into victory and showed us that even in darkness, praise is still our greatest weapon.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

In this special Family Gathering Sunday at Park Hill Church, Pastor Evan shares a fresh and creative look at the story of Zacchaeus — complete with a live skit, laughter, and a meaningful call to community. This message highlights the God who always steps closer, the transforming power of repentance, and the beauty of grace that moves toward others in love. It’s a joyful, hope-filled reminder of what it means to belong to a family shaped by Jesus’ presence.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

In this powerful message, David Bailey opens Romans 12 and calls the church to resist being discipled by the empire's logic-fear, pride, and division-and instead be transformed by the kingdom imagination of Jesus. Through personal stories, history, and Scripture, Bailey shows how humility, belonging, and shared life across lines of race and class are essential practices of spiritual formation. This is a prophetic invitation for Park Hill Church-and all followers of Jesus-to embody the prayer: "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"

In this third Gospel, Race, and Belonging conversation, Evan sits down in the Wickhams’ living room with three amazing women who help lead Park Hill Church — Pastor Sandy Wickham, Pastor Arielle Dortch, and Nicolette Herrera. All three are experienced pastors and leaders — but in this episode, Evan didn’t ask them to preach or teach. He asked them to simply be real. What follows is a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about faith, ethnicity, leadership, and belonging as women of color in a predominantly white church. It’s full of laughter, vulnerability, and grace — a glimpse of what true spiritual family sounds like. Our hope is that this conversation inspires holy and disruptive conversations in your own homes and communities — for the sake of deeper unity in Jesus.

What does true Christian unity look like in a divided world? Pastor David Wade unpacks the powerful vision of Revelation 7:9–10 — a multitude from every nation and language worshiping before the Lamb. In this message, he explores how our shared love, need, and surrender to Jesus form the foundation for harmony across our differences. From worship styles to cultural expressions and even political convictions, this sermon calls the church to sing one song with many voices — a symphony of unity centered on Christ.

In this episode, Evan Wickham sits down with Dr. Nijay Gupta—New Testament scholar, author, and professor—to talk about the transforming power of empathy in the life of a disciple. Nijay shares why empathy isn’t an optional virtue but a core expression of following Jesus, especially in a time when the church faces cultural tension and division. Together they discuss racial and ethnic unity, formation through crisis, and the call to make the church a community of rehumanization and reconciliation. If you’ve ever wondered how the gospel speaks into our polarized moment—or how to cultivate empathy without losing conviction—this conversation is for you. Watch the video of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/u7Ny8vQY7Ow  

In Acts 6:1–7, the early church faces its first justice crisis—an overlooked group of widows and a call to restore equity in the family of God. In this message, Pastor Evan Wickham continues our Gospel, Race, and Belonging series, exploring how the Holy Spirit leads communities to repentance, shared power, and true unity. When the church names the wall, healing begins—and the gospel gains credibility in the world.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.

As a family of three churches in San Diego (Neighbors, All Saints, and Park Hill), we are praying through the whole Bible in 2025, together in unity. To join us, purchase a BREAD journal at one of our Sunday gatherings, or get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2025 journal HERE.