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What if every change we face could be an opportunity to respond to God? Instead of rejection, what if change allows for course correction? Vincent Carpenter continued our New Normal series, sharing from his own personal experience of the real struggle with change but also the incredible ways change can set us up, transform us and position us to see God move.

For Chris & Rebekah, the book of Acts turned from something they read into the reality of their life. While living overseas and experiencing persecution and prison, they faced hard questions: How do you press into God in the midst of suffering and not draw away? What if pain and suffering are unique opportunities to know and trust Jesus? What would it look like to live with this mentality?

The early church faced, and thrived in, unbelievable change all through the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Even as we are facing changes in this new normal, we have the opportunity to respond as they did and ask: how is God leading us in the midst of our change? Through Acts 10, U.S. Director Drew Steadman dove into the history and context of what we find there, reminding us that it really is all about following the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

Paul is perhaps one of the most widely known apostles in the New Testament, but he didn't start off following Jesus. Our Impact Waco Director, Jason Ramos, shared the story of Saul's transformation to Paul. Everything changed when Paul heard God's voice and responded, and Jason has a similar story. After years of drug addiction, violence, and incarceration, he heard God's voice. And he didn't just hear, he responded.

One of our new Elders and Global Director of Unbound, Susan Peters, challenged us to live boldly in our New Normal. Can we respond as Stephen did in Acts 6 & 7, able to stand in adversity by standing on the Word of God? Are we moved by this world or are we moved by God alone? May we prioritize faithfulness and pray for boldness--not just for the sake of being bold but for the sake of the Gospel.

Lead Pastor Carl Gulley carried on our New Normal series, highlighting the new normal the followers of Jesus faced in the book of Acts. Similar to the early Church, we are facing new normals and new challenges. How can we show Jesus to the world around us? May the same thing said of Peter and John in Acts 4 be said of us, that people would recognize us as those who have been with Jesus.

Last Unplugged for the season! Listen to Carl & Blair Gulley addressing Millennials and Gen Z. Hear how they see the heart of God at work in this generation, blind spots to be aware of and what they look for in young leaders. How can this generation go about changing the stereotypes that have been labeled on them? How do you share the Gospel with this generation and how can Millennials and Gen Z love and lean into the Church?

Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert honored dads and continued our New Normal series. Just as the early Church had an opportunity to create a new culture of reaching out and sharing the grace of Jesus, we are entering a new normal and have the same opportunity. When we believe and pray for healing, it releases grace and creates an environment for God to work.

As we approach Father's Day, what better time to address fathers, and the impact and role they have upon our lives. Hear from Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert, Lead Pastor Carl Gulley and Adult Pastor Vincent Carpenter about what their relationships with their dads were like growing up. What do you do now if your dad was passive or emotionally distant? How do you respond? How do you foster a healthy heart if there are deep wounds from fathers or father figures? What are some passages that reveal the father heart of God?

Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our series, New Normal, diving into the book of Acts. The first two chapters call us to remember Jesus' suffering, remember the miracles and remember His teachings, just as the early Church did. From this place, there is promise, preparation and power released upon all peoples. Each part is necessary, and we are in a season of preparation. God is inviting us into the next level, if we partner with Him as we prepare our hearts in response to the promise to see His power come.

Would Jesus be at a protest? What does it look like to address politics from a Biblical standpoint led by the Holy Spirit? How do we reconcile the 2016 election and look into this year’s election? In this episode, hear Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert, Family Pastor Vincent Carpenter and Impact Waco Director Jason Ramos continue our race series with Carl Gulley, Maddie Echols and Luke Whyte.

Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert jump-started our new series, New Normal, by looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan. If we are going to join in finding healing for our nation in regards to race, we have to first walk in humility - defensiveness does not get us to righteousness. As believers, we must educate ourselves on the history of race, choose to relate to others who are different from us and advocate for those who have been unjustly marginalized. Join us as we read through the books of Acts together this summer: https://antiochwaco.com/summer-reading-plan

Clarence & Alicia Hill, leaders of Antioch Norman, spoke on racial history and ways the church can step forward in healing. We never want to be a people who react to evil - we always want to respond to Jesus. They shared where their passion for racial reconciliation first started to develop, how they are discussing current events with their kids and the historical ramifications that they are now leading people, their church and their city through in 2020.

Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert wrapped up our Better Together series, sharing the importance of cultivating the right soil in our lives. Even if we plant seeds, if we don't have good soil nothing will grow. How can we cultivate this? By intentionally living around the Word and will of God, being spirit-filled grateful people and mutually submitting to one another and finding God's grace sufficient.

Tune in to hear answers to your questions, unplugged and unfiltered. How can leaders use their voice and privilege amidst crisis? As a leader, how do you balance vulnerability with your own process but strength for others? Hear from Lead Pastor Carl Gulley, Women's and Young Adult Pastor Maddie Echols and College Pastor Luke Whyte to get their thoughts on leadership today.