{"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, Show Me | God If You're Real | Menlo Midweek Podcast","slug":"god-if-you-re-real-show-me-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek-podcast","published_at":"2026-04-15T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829/god-if-you-re-real-show-me-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829","url":"https://menlochurchvideo.podbean.com/e/god-if-youre-real-show-me-god-if-youre-real-menlo-midweek-podcast/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dhgkpwygeyscua4x/GIYR_01_Podcast_04062026a7eoi.mp3","summary":"Welcome to the start of a brand-new series at Menlo Church! This week, Matt Summers and Phil EuBank kick things off by leaning into the tension, the doubt, and the honest curiosity that many of us carry. In a world that often demands certainty, we’re starting a conversation titled \"God, If You’re Real.\" This episode focuses on a core value at Menlo: Giving people permission to ask questions. Whether you’ve been a follower of Jesus for decades or you aren’t even sure if God exists, this series is a safe space to bring your \"what-ifs\" and \"how-comes.\" Join ALPHA: https://www.menlo.church/alpha 📍 In This Episode:Permission to Doubt: Matt and Phil discuss why \"I don't know\" is a valid spiritual answer and why the church should be the first place people go with their hard questions. The Strength of a Challenged Faith: We dive into the idea that a faith that isn't allowed to be questioned is a faith that cannot grow. Why challenging our own beliefs actually leads to a deeper, more resilient trust in God. Wrestling with the Divine: A look at how some of the most influential figures in the Bible (like Thomas and David) built their relationship with God through honest, raw questioning. Safe Space vs. Echo Chamber: How Menlo strives to be a community where intellectual honesty and spiritual growth go hand-in-hand. 💬 Discussion Question:What is a \"God, if You're real...\" question you've been afraid to ask? How would it change your faith to know that God isn't intimidated by your curiosity? 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! Support Menlo Church’s mission to reach 3% of the Bay Ar…","meta_description":"Welcome to the start of a brand-new series at Menlo Church! This week, Matt Summers and Phil EuBank kick things off by leaning into the tension, the doubt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2366,"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-show-me-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek-podcast/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-show-me-god-if-you-re-real-menlo-midweek-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}