In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Liz, Pastor Jenn, Chris Stubblefield, and Diana Mendez wrap up the “Be Fruitful” series with a thoughtful conversation on gentleness and self-control. They explore how these final fruit of the Spirit aren't just personal virtues but visible signs of a Spirit-led life—shaped by grace, humility, and trust in God. With real-life stories and honest reflection, the group discusses how self-control and gentleness grow from love and are nurtured through the Spirit’s work in us, not by striving but through surrender.

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In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, host Liz Vasquez, Lead Pastor Jenn Stiles Williams, and guests Barbara Barber and Will Hodges explore the fruit of faithfulness as part of the Be Fruitful series on the fruit of the Spirit. Through Scripture, personal stories, and heartfelt reflections, they discuss how faithfulness is more than belief—it’s a consistent, trustworthy presence rooted in God’s reliability. From family influences to small group support, the conversation reveals how the Spirit cultivates faithfulness in everyday acts of kindness, perseverance, and community.

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In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, we continue our Be Fruitful series by exploring the fruit of the Spirit through the lens of kindness and goodness—not as superficial niceness, but as authentic, Spirit-led qualities that flow from love and transform how we live and relate to others. Liz, Pastor Jenn, Brittany, and Sanyie reflect on how true kindness and goodness are rooted in God’s love and grace, and shape not only how we act outwardly but also how we cultivate inner goodness and integrity. They share personal insights, scriptural connections, and invite us to notice and celebrate real fruit-bearing in our lives and community.

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In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, we’re talking about patience—the kind that comes from the Holy Spirit, not just biting your tongue! Liz and Pastor Jenn are joined by special guests Brenda Cheves and John Stiles Williams as they share real stories from classrooms, parenting, and life about what it means to practice “cheerful, hopeful endurance.” It’s honest, funny, and full of wisdom you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Liz and Pastor Jenn are joined by two more St. Lukers: Brittany Vega and Josh Stanley, and together they explore how peace—often misunderstood as the absence of conflict—is actually found in surrender, perspective, and trust in God's presence. Drawing from Galatians 5 and reflections on nature, rowing, and spiritual practices, we talk about the kind of peace that comes from stepping back and seeing life through God's eyes. Through worship, silence, and the rhythms of ordinary time, we learn how to make space for the Spirit to cultivate peace in us.

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In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, we begin our Be Fruitful series by exploring the first two expressions of the fruit of the Spirit: love and joy. St. Luke’s staff member Liz Vasquez and Pastor Jenn host a thoughtful conversation with special guests Alice Williams and Dennis Barber about how these expressions grow within us as part of a Spirit-shaped life—not as a checklist, but as a reflection of God’s presence. Together, they reflect on how love and joy can be cultivated like a garden in our hearts, becoming visible through our everyday actions and relationships.

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In this special Pentecost episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, St. Luke’s staff member Liz Vasquez hosts a lively and insightful conversation with Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa about the significance of Pentecost—the day the Church was born through the movement of the Holy Spirit. The group explores the original Pentecost in Acts 2, and reflects on how Pentecost invites today’s church to break down walls, embrace diversity, care for community needs, and live Spirit-led lives every day—not just on holy days.

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In this final episode of our Eastertide series, Pastor Jad explores Ephesians 5:6–14 and what it means to reflect the light of Christ in our daily lives. From ancient context to personal transformation, this reflection invites us to discern what is pleasing to God, live as children of light, and embody the love, truth, and sacrifice of Jesus in a world longing for healing and hope.

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