{"podcast":{"title":"Menlo Church Podcasts","slug":"menlo-church-podcasts-570829","podcast_index_feed_id":570829,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/menlochurchvideo/feed.xml","website_url":"https://menlochurchvideo.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/973783/Menlo_M_Logo_updated_2024_-026lfhi.png","author":"Menlo.Church","episode_count":300,"summary":"At Menlo.Church we believe something special happens when people come together to learn about and celebrate God. Every day we see God at work in the hearts and minds of our congregation. We hope that by listening to podcasts of our weekly sermons, you will be encouraged and challenged by God in new and unique ways. If you already attend our church, these podcasts will enable you to stay connected when you are unable to make it to services. If you live nearby, we encourage you to visit us, and learn more about life at Menlo.Church. For those of you listening from other parts of the world, welcome! We‘re glad to be a part of your Christian walk. Menlo.Church is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Christians from all walks of life consider Menlo.Church their church home. For more information about our church, ministries, and our many activities, visit Menlo.Church or email info@menlo.church","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:18:55.359911+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829"},"episode":{"title":"God If You're Real, I Need A Miracle | God If You're Real... | Menlo Midweek","slug":"god-if-you-re-real-i-need-a-miracle-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek","published_at":"2026-04-29T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829/god-if-you-re-real-i-need-a-miracle-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829","url":"https://menlochurchvideo.podbean.com/e/god-if-youre-real-i-need-a-miracle-god-if-youre-real-menlo-midweek/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m4486zrzb25jtqmg/GIYR_03_Podcast_0427202695xxj.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! This week, Matt Summers and Phil EuBank continue our series, \"God, If You’re Real,\" by stepping into the heart-wrenching and hope-filled story of Jairus and his daughter (Luke 8). When we are in the middle of our most desperate prayers, one of our biggest questions is often: “God, are you even paying attention? And if you are, why are you taking so long?” 📍 In This Episode:The Interruption: We explore the tension of the story—Jesus is on his way to save a life, but He stops to address someone else. How do we handle it when God seems to \"delay\" our miracle to attend to someone else’s need? The Father’s Fear: We put ourselves in Jairus' shoes. What does it look like to approach God with a desperate request when the situation feels like it’s slipping through your fingers? \"Do Not Fear, Only Believe\": We break down Jesus’ command in the face of impossible news. Is this just a platitude, or is it a radical invitation to trust a different kind of outcome? The Courage to Keep Walking: When the worst-case scenario happens, what keeps us moving forward with Jesus? Reframing \"Late\": A conversation on the difference between God being late and God being on time—even when that timing defies our human logic. 💬 Reflection PointJairus had to watch Jesus stop and talk to another person while his own world was falling apart. What does it feel like to wait on God when it feels like He is \"distracted\" by other things? How can we cultivate trust in His character even when His timing doesn't match our emergency? Next StepsLooking to take your faith journey deeper? Here are some great next steps: Need Prayer or Have Questions? Text us at (650) 600-0402.Download this week’s sermon study guide: Support Hope for EveryoneThank you for your generosity! S…","meta_description":"Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! This week, Matt Summers and Phil EuBank continue our series, \"God, If You’re Real,\" by stepping into the heart-…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2486,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/menlo-church-podcasts-570829/episodes/god-if-you-re-real-i-need-a-miracle-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829/god-if-you-re-real-i-need-a-miracle-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}