Eastertide Reflections & James 1, Part II

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In this second episode of our relaunched podcast, we visit realism and hope, childlike faith and adult realities, hearing and speaking, and even the Easter Bunny. Join us as Bailey T. Hurley interviews Gary McQuinn on Eastertide and the second half of James chapter one.

Welcome to the Park Church Podcast, where Sunday’s teaching doesn’t stop at the church doors. We’re here to take the big ideas of faith and walk them right into the heart of everyday discipleship. Each episode digs deeper into Scripture with clarity, engages the world we actually live in, and offers practical wisdom for following Jesus in real life: work and family, relationships and anxiety, suffering; the questions you’re already wrestling with. Think of it as the place where our sermon series keeps the conversation going, where our pastoral team engages the questions you are already asking, and where formation grows legs for the week ahead. This is the Park Church podcast, helping you walk in the way of Jesus every day.

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Revisiting our Two-Year Vision for Park Church

Before returning to the book of James, we wanted to take a “halfway point” look at our Two-Year Vision for Park Church. Before we begin construction on our building (which is only one part of the vision!), we want to celebrate the stories of our building and set some expectations for our experience here over the next year, all within the bigger picture of God’s faithfulness.

in Gary McQuinn • Lent, Holy Week, & Eastertide 2026 • Neil Long • Seek First the Kingdom • Sermons

Eastertide: 1 Corinthians 15:20–26

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What does it mean to be Easter people living in an Easter world? Easter people can face the brokenness of the world with honesty and hope, enjoy the beauty of the world as a foretaste of the world to come, and live with sacrificial love and missional purpose. We rebuild and remake everything around the “masterpiece gift” that is Christ’s death and resurrection.

in Gary McQuinn • Lent, Holy Week, & Eastertide 2026 • Sermons

Easter: John 20:24–31

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Doubt is part of the journey of faith. After His resurrection, Jesus’ meeting with Thomas teaches us about His heart for the doubting: compassion and invitation into deeper trust and surrender. He offers joy and life to those who trust Him and follow His way of life.

in Gary McQuinn • Lent, Holy Week, & Eastertide 2026 • Sermons

Palm Sunday: John 20:24–31

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Jesus is not what we expect but better than we imagine. He is an unexpected King; a humble servant-King. He is bringing an unexpected Kingdom; He welcomes us and our “enemies” into His Kingdom. He is bringing an unexpected salvation; He is saving the world by saving us from sin and death. Will we reject Him? Try to redefine Him? Receive Him?

in Gary McQuinn • Lent, Holy Week, & Eastertide 2026 • Sermons

James 1:22–27: True Religion

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We live in a cultural moment where people are longing for wisdom, yet increasingly uncertain where to find it. James’ letter speaks to this longing&mdashnot with vague spiritual sentiment, but with direct, practical wisdom for forming resilient lives of faith grounded in Jesus, the embodiment of God’s wisdom.

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James 1:16–18: The Good Giver

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We live in a cultural moment where people are longing for wisdom, yet increasingly uncertain where to find it. James’ letter speaks to this longing&mdashnot with vague spiritual sentiment, but with direct, practical wisdom for forming resilient lives of faith grounded in Jesus, the embodiment of God’s wisdom.

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James 1: Trials, Biblical Joy, & Practical Wisdom

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We relaunch the Park Church Podcast with a conversation between Gary McQuinn and host Bailey T. Hurley, discussing James 1.

Welcome to the Park Church Podcast, where Sunday’s teaching doesn’t stop at the church doors. We’re here to take the big ideas of faith and walk them right into the heart of everyday discipleship. Each episode digs deeper into Scripture with clarity, engages the world we actually live in, and offers practical wisdom for following Jesus in real life: work and family, relationships and anxiety, suffering; the questions you’re already wrestling with. Think of it as the place where our sermon series keeps the conversation going, where our pastoral team engages the questions you are already asking, and where formation grows legs for the week ahead. This is the Park Church podcast, helping you walk in the way of Jesus every day.

Where to Listen

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James 1:12–15: Temptation, Sin, & Death

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We live in a cultural moment where people are longing for wisdom, yet increasingly uncertain where to find it. James’ letter speaks to this longing&mdashnot with vague spiritual sentiment, but with direct, practical wisdom for forming resilient lives of faith grounded in Jesus, the embodiment of God’s wisdom.

in Gary McQuinn • James: Faith That Works • Sermons

James 1:9–11: Humility & Exaltation

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We live in a cultural moment where people are longing for wisdom, yet increasingly uncertain where to find it. James’ letter speaks to this longing&mdashnot with vague spiritual sentiment, but with direct, practical wisdom for forming resilient lives of faith grounded in Jesus, the embodiment of God’s wisdom.

in Gary McQuinn • James: Faith That Works • Sermons