Corner Conversations

A conversation on value, motivation, and the words of Jesus in Matthew 6.What drives us? What do we really treasure? In this episode, we talk through Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19–24 and how it challenges our motives, reshapes our values, and points us toward a foundation that lasts. From everyday habits to hidden motivations, from external rewards to eternal treasures—we explore how Christ calls us to see what truly matters and how that vision changes everything.

In this episode we process the conversation that shaped this week’s message in our Sermon on the Mount series. Together we wrestle with Jesus’ call to live out practices like giving, prayer, and fasting—not just as actions, but as reflections of what’s happening inside of us. We talk about health, both physical and spiritual, and why motives matter so much in building a life that can stand when storms come.

What does it mean to live rightly when no one’s around to applaud? In this episode, we keep walking through the Sermon on the Mount and land at the fold—the center—where Jesus invites us into something deeper: real prayer, real presence, real integrity.We talk about invisible acts of righteousness, what prayer actually does, and how the Lord’s Prayer is more than a recitation—it’s a reorientation of our whole being.Also… we take an integrity test (no pressure).This conversation invites reflection, not performance. And it asks an honest question:Would you live differently if no one saw you do it?

This week, our conversation turned the page from Matthew 5 to Matthew 6—moving from the internal transformationJesus called for, into the practices of righteousness that flow out of it. We wrestled with the tension between being seen and unseen, between applause and authenticity.From Peter and John’s encounter at the temple gate to Jesus’ warning about “trumpet-blowing” generosity, we asked:– Why do people crave recognition for doing good?– What happens inside of us when generosity becomes a performance?– How does God reward what’s done in secret?Join us as we process Jesus’ call to give quietly, faithfully, and freely—living a life where the unseen reward of God matters more than the fleeting applause of others.

In this episode, we wrestle with Jesus’ disruptive words in Matthew 5:43–48: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” What does “enemy” even mean in our context? Why is avoidance such a natural default? And how is Jesus’ call to be perfect not about flawless performance, but about becoming whole—marked by indiscriminate, agapē love? Together we reflect on how loving those it’s easiest to rationalize away isn’t weakness, but the solid foundation of a life rooted in Christ.

In this episode, we wrestle with one of Jesus’ most radical teachings from the Sermon on the Mount: “You have heard it said, ‘Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you…” Together we talk about fairness, retaliation, and why revenge so easily disguises itself as justice. From everyday annoyances to life-shaking injustices, how do we respond? Is turning the other cheek weakness, or is it a deeper strength? Join us as we explore Paul and Silas’ midnight worship in prison, the cultural background of “eye for eye,” and what it means for Jesus to call us beyond proportional payback toward a life anchored in grace.

This week we pause our Sermon on the Mount series for a baptism and dedication celebration, and Scott Woller shares a powerful moment from Luke 8. We see Jesus on the move, accompanied not only by the Twelve but also by three unlikely women—Mary, Joanna, and Susanna—each with their own story of brokenness and redemption. Together, they remind us that God’s plan has always been people, and that discipleship isn’t just about what we receive from Jesus, but also about the valuable role we play in His mission. In this conversation, we explore what it means to be needed, to invest in others’ faith journeys, and to be part of the ongoing story of God’s work in our city and our relationships.

This week, we dig into Matthew 5:33–37 and Jesus’ challenge to let your “Yes” be yes and your “No” be no. Why do we love loopholes? Why do promises get complicated when life gets messy? We talk about oaths in Jewish culture, the traps of half-truths, and why integrity is less about dramatic vows and more about unseen choices. Plus—what happens inside us when we spin words, and how do we become people who mean what we say?

Jesus said, “You’ve heard it said… but I tell you…” — not to make life harder, but to call us deeper. In this episode, we wrestle with what He says about divorce in Matthew 5:31–32. At first glance, it feels like a rule about paperwork. But dig in, and it’s a challenge to our tendency to rationalize, to marginalize, and to do what we’re allowed instead of what reflects God’s heart.Join the conversation as we explore:Why Jesus’ words mattered in a culture that treated people as disposableHow rationalization shapes our choicesWhat it looks like to choose internal transformation over external permissionIt’s not just about marriage. It’s about what kind of people we’re becoming.

Jesus doesn’t just talk about behavior—He goes after what’s underneath it. This week, we wrestle with lust, motives, and the internal transformation that grace makes possible.

In this episode, we dive into Jesus’ words from Matthew 5:21–26—where he raises the bar from “don’t murder” to “don’t hold on to anger.” We talk about what it means to defuse tension, restore broken relationships, and why making things right with others is actually the first step toward worship. With some honest reflection and practical questions, we explore the personal and communal weight of Jesus’ call to reconciliation.

How can our righteousness surpass that of the Pharisees? Is self-righteousness blinding us to our true selves? In this episode, we explore these questions and more as we delve into the Sermon on the Mount. Join us for a conversation that challenges our perceptions and invites us to reflect on the deeper meanings of faith and humility. #ReflectAndGrow #SermonOnTheMount

In this episode, we step into Jesus’ words from Matthew 5:13–16—“You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the world.” We unpack what it means to be called valuable by Christ, how our actions point people toward God (or away), and the deep connection between being seen and making God seen. It’s a conversation about worth, purpose, influence, and the quiet power of presence.

This week we wrestled with one of Jesus’ most upside-down statements yet: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness.” What does it mean to be “persecuted for doing right” in a culture that often misunderstands both righteousness and resistance? We talk responsibility, false martyrdom, faithfulness in hardship, and what the Kingdom of Heaven looks like when it breaks into real life.

What does it really mean to be a peacemaker in a world that thrives on conflict, noise, and division?In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ words from Matthew 5:9 — “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” We talk about how peacemaking is more than just keeping things calm or avoiding conflict. It’s about stepping into broken spaces with honesty, courage, and compassion — and sometimes, that work is anything but peaceful.We explore:The difference between peacekeeping and peacemakingHow our identity shapes what we make in the worldWhy being a child of God means reflecting His character, especially in conflictThe cost — and blessing — of reconciliation

In this episode, we talk through the process behind our message on Matthew 5:8:“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”What does it actually mean to have a pure heart?Is it about perfection? Sincerity? Honesty?We explore stories from Luke 7, the weight of unspoken expectations, and how purity might not be about getting it all right—but living with an undivided heart.And we ask: what if seeing God is less about arrival, and more about awareness?

In this episode, we open up the process behind our latest message: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”We talk about what mercy actually means—beyond just feeling sorry for someone—and why it’s so hard to extend it when we’ve been hurt, disappointed, or overwhelmed.From parables to personal stories to what Jesus wrote in the dirt, we wrestle with how mercy challenges us, shapes us, and invites us to live differently in a culture that often celebrates the opposite.And we reflect on the uncomfortable truth: we can’t give what we haven’t let ourselves receive.

In this episode, we unpack the second Beatitude: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”We talk about why people watch sad movies on purpose, what’s really going on under the phrase “I’m fine,” and how mourning might be less about falling apart—and more about finally being present. This one gets honest, a little raw, and surprisingly hopeful.

What does it mean to stop celebrating a caged, stuffed, or sketched version of Jesus—and instead encounter Him in the wild?In this episode, we talk through the process of writing our Easter message for Corner Church. From the early church’s explosion in Jerusalem to Philip’s strange road trip and the parable of the bear (yes, that’s a thing), we unpack the heart behind this year’s theme: Jesus in the Wild.

This episode dives into the heart of our 2025 Palm Sunday UNITED service—a message that broke from tradition to retell the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem through the lens of the Prodigal Son.Why Luke 15? Why multiple readers? Why such an emotionally immersive approach? We unpack the questions, creative decisions, and conversations that led us to connect Palm Sunday not just with celebration, but with tension, misunderstanding, grace, and the long road home.Whether you were there or not, this is your chance to step behind the curtain and reflect on why the story still matters—and why how we tell it matters just as much.