Can you really encounter the living God today—or was that just for Bible times? In this special bonus episode, Becky and Zer sit down with our lead pastor, Jason Paredes, to talk about Encounter—a brand-new Wednesday night gathering designed for one purpose: to meet with God.

Jason unpacks a mind-blowing theory about Moses, Elijah, and the Transfiguration that reveals how God stands outside of space and time—and why that truth changes how we meet Him right now. Together, they explore how God still invites His people to experience His presence, not just learn about it.

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They tackle deep questions:

🔥 What does it actually mean to “encounter” God?

🔥 How is Encounter different from a prayer gathering?

🔥 Can anyone really experience God’s presence—or only the “spiritual”?

🔥 Why does confession matter before worship?

🔥 How do we prepare our hearts to meet with a holy God?

Whether you’ve walked with Jesus for decades or feel too far gone to start, this episode will remind you that God still says, “Come meet with Me.”

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

Matthew 17 — The Transfiguration

Exodus 19 & 34 — Moses on Mount Sinai

1 Kings 19 — Elijah’s encounter on Mount Horeb

Zechariah 12:10 — “They will look upon the one they have pierced”

💡 Key Takeaways:

✨ God is still inviting His people to encounter Him.

✨ Confession prepares your heart for His presence.

✨ You don’t have to be “good at prayer”—you just have to show up.

✨ The same God who met Moses and Elijah wants to meet with you.

🕊️ Encounter is every Wednesday at 6:30 pm at our Pioneer Campus (2011 S. Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX 76012). Come hungry for His presence.

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Takeaways:

• The episode emphasizes the importance of encountering God and how it can profoundly transform one's life and perspective.
• Listeners are encouraged to approach God with openness and humility, recognizing their own brokenness and need for forgiveness.
• The speakers discuss the significance of Scripture and how understanding its entirety can enhance one's spiritual journey and connection with God.
• A central theme of the episode is that God invites the broken and weary to come to Him, assuring that no one is too far gone to seek His grace.