This week on the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James invites us to shift the question from “Where is God?” to “Why aren’t we seeing God where we already are?” Reflecting on everyday moments—from traffic and neighborhood walks to quiet breathing and encounters with others—he reminds us that God is not confined to specific places but is present in all things, even in moments of stress, beauty, and disagreement. Drawing on the connection between breath and spirit, he encourages listeners to become more attentive to the divine presence within and around them. Rather than fear, we are invited into awe and wonder—recognizing that every encounter, from a flower breaking through concrete to a conversation with a stranger, can become a glimpse of God. This week, consider offering your own “reports from the field” by noticing where you encounter the sacred in daily life.

This week on the Dulin Weekly Podcast, James reflects on the meaning of the word “Amen,” moving beyond its common use as simply the end of a prayer. Drawing on Aramaic insight, he explores how “Amen” functions as a covenantal commitment—an agreement between us and God. Rather than passively handing things over to God, saying “Amen” becomes an active declaration: we trust God to do God’s part, and we commit to doing ours. Whether seeking forgiveness, strength, or deeper love, prayer becomes a shared participation, inviting us to live into what we ask. In this way, “Amen” is not just a closing word, but a meaningful commitment to embody the very prayers we offer.

In this Easter season reflection, Pastor James invites us to rediscover a simple yet profound truth: God is love. Drawing from 1 John 4:8 and a recent conversation with children in Sunday school, he encourages listeners to notice where love shows up in everyday life—in conversations, nature, small moments of connection, and even within ourselves. These ordinary experiences, he suggests, are not just pleasant—they are glimpses of God’s presence. By paying attention, journaling, and sharing these moments, we begin to see that God is not distant or confined to worship, but alive and active in every loving encounter.

n the days following Easter’s celebration, it’s easy to remember the beauty of the moment—but forget the many hands that made it possible. This week, we pause not for a new teaching, but for a word of gratitude and recognition. From worship leaders to volunteers, from youth to staff, from those who serve quietly behind the scenes to those living out their faith in daily life—you are the church. This episode is both a thank you and an invitation: to remember that every act of service, every prayer, every moment of kindness participates in the life of the church and the transformation of the world.

James reflects on Maundy Thursday through the lens of the disciples’ responses to Jesus—abandoning, denying, and betraying—and invites us to consider how these same patterns show up in our own lives. Rather than dwelling in guilt, he frames this honest self-reflection as part of the Lenten journey of realignment, where we recognize the ways we forget the path and gently return to it. Drawing on the grace that welcomed the disciples back, he reminds us that it is never too late to come back, to re-engage the way of Jesus, and to allow our lives to become places where healing, growth, and transformation continue to unfold—not only within us, but through us for others.

As Lent draws to a close and Holy Week approaches, this reflection invites us to pause and gently ask: how is our realignment going? Throughout this season, we’ve been exploring what it means to return to the place God created us to hold—to rediscover our purpose, our calling, and the unique gift we bring to the world. Yet along the way, we may feel distracted, weary, or even overwhelmed by personal struggles and the brokenness we see around us. In these moments, we are reminded that we are not alone—held always in God’s presence and within a wider human community that transcends all divisions. Lent calls us not only inward into reflection but outward into engagement, grounded in love. As we move toward Easter, we are invited once more to realign ourselves with that love, to follow the path of Jesus, and to live as people who remember who we are and whose we are.

In a world that can feel overwhelming, it’s easy to feel stuck or shut down. As we approach the story of Lazarus, we pause to listen again: Where is God calling your name? This episode invites you to consider the power of small yeses—the simple, faithful steps that lead us back into life, one moment at a time.

In this week’s Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James reflects on the Lenten journey as a season of intentional realignment with God and with our deepest selves. As we approach the midpoint of Lent, he invites listeners to reflect on how their spiritual practices—whether fasting, taking something up, or simply paying attention—are shaping their awareness. Rather than viewing struggles or lapses as failures, James encourages us to see them as opportunities for learning and returning. Lent becomes a space for honest self-reflection, where we recognize our humanity, release guilt and shame, and return again to the grace of a God who sees us with loving eyes and continually invites us toward healing, wholeness, and deeper connection.