{"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":"I Am With You In The Dark | I AM | Menlo Midweek Podcast","slug":"i-am-with-you-in-the-dark-i-am-menlo-midweek-podcast","published_at":"2026-04-08T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829/i-am-with-you-in-the-dark-i-am-menlo-midweek-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829","url":"https://menlochurchvideo.podbean.com/e/i-am-with-you-in-the-dark-i-am-menlo-midweek-podcast/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/38jv5zmxzzj4kbeg/I_AM_7_Podscast_040220268whe6.mp3","summary":"Happy Easter! In this climactic episode of our \"I AM\" series, we gather to celebrate the most life-changing news in history. But we aren’t just looking at an empty tomb; we’re looking at the God who meets us in the shadows of grief and confusion. Hosts Matt and Phil dive into John 20:1-18, focusing on a moment so personal it changes everything: the moment the resurrected Jesus stands in the garden with Mary Magdalene. 📍 In This Episode:The Darkness of the Morning: We explore why Mary was at the tomb while it was still dark—both physically and emotionally—and why we often miss God when we’re blinded by our own pain. The Turning Point: Why didn't Mary recognize Jesus? We discuss the tension between her expectations and the reality of the Resurrection. \"Mary\": The core principle of our Easter message. Jesus didn't come back just to prove a point, fulfill a prophecy, or win an argument. He came back to say your name. Personal Resurrection: What it means for us today that the Creator of the universe knows us intimately and calls us out of our \"dark\" seasons by name. 💬 Discussion Question:Mary was looking for a body, but she found a Savior. In what area of your life are you looking for a \"solution,\" but perhaps Jesus is trying to offer you His presence and a personal call instead? 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 Area with the message of hope in Jesus. Learn more or give at: http://www.menlo.church/hope. Listen to Menlo Midweek PodcastWant a behind-the-scenes look at this week’s sermon? Tune into our Menlo Midweek Podca…","meta_description":"Happy Easter! In this climactic episode of our \"I AM\" series, we gather to celebrate the most life-changing news in history. But we aren’t just looking at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2163,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/menlo-church-podcasts-570829/episodes/i-am-with-you-in-the-dark-i-am-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/i-am-with-you-in-the-dark-i-am-menlo-midweek-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}