Zion Podcast

In Hebrews 12, we are encouraged as believers to run the race of perseverance that has been marked out for us. As we run this race, we often encounter obstacles that are not necessarily sin issues but can distract us from maintaining our focus and attention on God. Tune into this episode as Pastor Josh reveals the flaws of our human nature that hinder us from running the challenging yet simple race set before us.

As we wrap up the faith chapter of Hebrews 11, Pastor Brandon exhorts us and discusses what a life of faith could mean for each of us in practical and spiritual terms. Tune into this week's episode for more. . .

After Hebrews is rounded out with a list of people and situations that were common knowledge among the Jews, the encouragement continues that even in the face of adversity, suffering, and failures, faith in God is what unites us with Jesus in His perfect plan of salvation. Tune in for this week's episode at Zion. . .

Rahab separated herself from her own culture and turned to God because of the rumors that she'd heard about how great He was. Through this obedience, Rahab's whole family was saved, even though Jericho was destroyed because of disobedience. Tune into this week's episode for more. . .

In this chapter of Hebrews, we look at the life of obedience that Moses lived. His parents lived in those that came after him. Faith requires obedience, hearing the voice of God, and following with faith is the key to a life of victorious miracles. Tune into this week's episode for more. . .

Here at Zion, we have a mission to take everyone at the church to the LA Dream Center at least once in their lifetime. Not only is it transformative for the homeless community in Los Angeles to receive care and the love of Jesus, but also for those who participate in this mission trip. In this week's episode, you will hear stories and experiences from those who attended this trip and how they learned to listen to and be obedient to God's voice.

What kind of life gets remembered—not just for a moment, but for generations? In this message, Pastor Allison unpacks the story of Joseph through the lens of legacy. From the pit to the palace to a coffin in Egypt, Joseph’s story teaches us that favor doesn’t mean easy, and legacy doesn’t happen by accident. It’s forged in the fire. In the prison. In the choices you make when no one’s watching. You’ll learn why Joseph’s dying words mattered, why his bones were carried across centuries, and what it means to live a life marked by excellence, integrity, compassion—and unshakable faith. Good bones aren’t built overnight. But they last forever.

Jacob passed on the blessing that came from his father and grandfather By faith. All the while, he leaned on the very stage that reminded him of his insufficiency and himself and his great dependency on God. Jacob is the great man of faith. Tune into this episode for more. . .

In Hebrews 11, we find that by faith, Isaac blessed with his words. Today, Pastor Brandon looks into the word of God and what it says about what we speak and the power of it. Tune into this week's episode for more. . .

Abraham is the father of faith because of his great obedience. Obedience requires believing God and trusting that all things are His and He has a good expected end for everyone of us. Listen in as Brandon unpacks living in obedience with our actions and demonstrating great faith.

This week, we look into the lives of Noah and Abraham, the great men of Faith. Even though they didn't understand every step of the assignment, they believed God with their lives and daily actions, which turned into a fruitful legacy that lasted even after they were dead. They believed in God, and it was realized in the thing that was hoped for, the great blueprint. Tune into this episode for more about how your faith can leave a legacy that lasts for generations. . .

Right now, we are facing a fatherless epidemic. This is the first time in history that we've had one where the fathers weren't at war. This Father's Day, Pastor Josh Lester speaks to the orphans and the fatherless. There is hope for this generation because we, as men of God, have the opportunity to band together and raise up the next generation. The result of this effort is men after God's own heart. Tune into this episode for more. . .

Hebrews chapter 11 is known as the faith chapter. As we begin with what is often called the definition of faith, we realize that it's only a facet, as we are encouraged to keep the faith and not shrink back because it is faith that pleases God. Tune into this episode for more as Pastor Brandon Block reveals to us the blueprint from God that requires action.

In scripture, it tells us, we should hold firmly to the faith that Jesus Christ completely saved. He goes on to tell us that we should also aim for holiness and keep trusting Jesus to make us righteous. Any deliberate action to completely ignore this truth leaves us apart from God, and that's a scary place to be. Tune into this week's episode for more. . .

Jesus is the author of a covenant that brings us into connection with God. This connection is God's design, but generally, our own feelings about ourselves inadequacies take us away from the connection that Jesus died to provide. In this sermon, Pastor Brandon provides five practical ways that you can break through the barriers that hold you back from this divine connection, which God designed for each and every person on earth. Tune into this episode for more. . .

As the high priest, Jesus delivers from sin in three distinct ways. His salvation isn't partial; it is complete, and it comes from the Father's heart. Jesus delivers us from sin continually and empowers us over sin and will remove us from the sin of the world in the age to come. Tune in to this episode for more as our Pastor Brandon Block delivers the word. . .

The history of the Jews and the Tabernacle runs deep, all the way from Moses to David, Solomon, and into Jesus' time. Jesus is a new revelation of God's heart for worship and the way that He provided Himself as an eternal sacrifice so that all may come in, and God may fill the whole earth. Tune in to this episode at Zion for more. . .

Pastor Brandon explores motherhood according to the divine nature of God and His deposit in every woman who bears children. His nature is beyond our wildest dreams and better than we think. Tune in to this episode this Mothers Day at Zion. . .

Sometimes it's hard to buy into new when new doesn't live up to the old. In Hebrews, the author is continually writing to convince its readers of how incredibly great Jesus is and his new covenant. Today, we talk about this new covenant that has been on God's heart all along, that He would make a new promise based on a new reality, and it is far better than we ever dreamed. Tune into this week's episode at Zion for more. . .

As a follower of Jesus, you have rightful access to righteousness, peace, and joy—not through a system, a list of rules, or traditions. These gifts are yours because Jesus stands in your place. This week at Zion, Pastor Josh will guide us through Hebrews chapters 6 and 7, explaining how Jesus is appointed as our High Priest forever. Tune in to this episode to discover what this means for our lives and to understand that there is a substitute for our sins.