Harbor Talks

Welcome to Harbor Talks! This is a podcast where we sit down and discuss faith, culture, leadership, and much more. Thanks for listening! To learn more about Harbor Church, visit us at harborchurch.life.

EP008: A Frontline Perspective on Refugees and Iran 01/22/2026

EP008: A Frontline Perspective on Refugees and Iran In this episode, Pastor Joel sits down with Sahar Kamrani Lankhaar, Director of One Heart in Athens, for an honest and deeply moving conversation. Together, they explore the lived realities of refugees navigating displacement, trauma, and uncertainty, while also addressing the current state of affairs in Iran and how global events impact everyday lives. Sahar shares personal stories of loss, resilience, and hope, offering a rare, firsthand perspective on suffering that is often reduced to headlines. Listener discretion is advised: this episode includes adult themes, including intense struggle, personal loss, and descriptions of graphic death, which may be difficult for some listeners. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/39827515

EP007: What We Carry Forward 01/12/2026

EP007: What We Carry Forward As we step into a new year, this episode launches a two-part conversation by inviting us to slow down and reflect on what God has been forming in us—rather than rushing to leave the past behind. Drawing from Philippians 1:3–6 and the opening line from U2’s Walk On, we explore the truth that not everything from last year was meant to be discarded; some things were meant to be carried forward. In Part One, we name the lessons, practices, and deeper trust God shaped through difficulty, and consider how remembering His faithfulness anchors us with confidence. This episode sets the foundation for how we’ll step forward in Part Two, walking on with discernment, gratitude, and hope, trusting that God is not finished yet. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/39651360

EP006: Ebenezers on the Tree 12/22/2025

EP006: Ebenezers on the Tree Some of the most meaningful reminders of God’s faithfulness don’t look significant at first glance. In this episode, we reflect on Joshua 4 and the power of Ebenezers—markers that tell the story of where God carried us through uncertainty and struggle. By remembering His faithfulness then, we grow in trust for what He is doing now and what He will do next. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/39428530

EP005: What We Call Jesus Shapes How We Follow Him 12/08/2025

EP005: What We Call Jesus Shapes How We Follow Him In this episode, we explore the names Isaiah gave to the Messiah—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—and how each name confronts, comforts, and forms us. These aren’t just Christmas titles… they’re invitations into a deeper life with Jesus. Check out the following Christmas resources from Harbor Church: He Will Be Called by Harbor Music - 2025 Advent Readings - /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/39326000

EP004: When Boundaries Become Boxes 11/24/2025

EP004: When Boundaries Become Boxes Have your boundaries ever started feeling less like guardrails and more like walls? This episode explores how good limits can subtly shift from serving Jesus to serving our comfort, using Mark 6 as a guide to rediscover His pace. You’ll be challenged to re-evaluate your boundaries, listen for the Spirit’s leading, and step into a life that’s responsive, compassionate, and courageously open to God’s call. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/39156190

EP003: The Danger of Insecure Leadership 11/01/2025

EP003: The Danger of Insecure Leadership Insecurity can quietly erode a leader’s influence, shifting focus from serving others to protecting oneself. In this episode, we look at how Jesus’ confidence in His identity enabled Him to lead with humility and give power away rather than grasp for it. Discover how secure leadership builds bridges of trust—starting with knowing who you are, where you came from, and where you’re going. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/38595400

EP002: Rules for Peacemaking 10/17/2025

EP002: Rules for Peacemaking Peace doesn’t happen by accident—it’s practiced. In this episode, we unpack four simple rules for peacemaking that can strengthen any relationship and transform families, teams, and communities. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/38593145

EP001: Called to Be Peacemakers 10/03/2025

EP001: Called to Be Peacemakers What does it really mean to be a peacemaker in today’s divided world? In this episode, we explore Jesus’ call in Matthew 5:9 and the ministry of reconciliation, unpacking how God’s peace transforms us internally and compels us to live as bridges, not barriers. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/38445550

55. Christopher Nolan Is A Time Wizard 10/20/2020

55. Christopher Nolan Is A Time Wizard What if time travel was real?!? In today's episode, we talk and review Nolan's Tenet, explore the possibility of time travel, and walk through how the Kingdom of God expands when we accept the invitation to pray for others. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/16480736

55. Christopher Nolan Is A Time Wizard 10/20/2020

54. Wall-E, Farms, and Prayer Life 10/15/2020

54. Wall-E, Farms, and Prayer Life We began a brand new series over the weekend called The Invitation and this series is all about prayer! Join the guys as they sit down to discuss week one of the series, among many other topics, and why prayer is so important in our everyday lives. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/16420652

53. Institution vs. Movement 10/06/2020

53. Institution vs. Movement On today's show, we're wrapping up our deep dive into the messages from our current vision series, A Beautiful Mess. We also talk about the movie Arrival and the spiritual overtones found in the writing of one of the most interesting scripts from 2016. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/16297613

52. What Does "Equip And Launch The Called" Mean? 09/29/2020

52. What Does "Equip And Launch The Called" Mean? Here we go! We're looking at week three of our current series called A Beautiful Mess as Ryan talks to us about his message from the weekend, Equip And Launch The Called! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you listen to it. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/16205420

51. Manicured, Managed, and Masked 09/22/2020

51. Manicured, Managed, and Masked We're back again with another week of the Harbor Church Sunday Sequel as we take a deeper look at week two of our current series called A Beautiful Mess. This week, we're unpacking a message called "Welcome Home the Hurting" that Pastor Joel gave over the weekend. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/16116593

50. Sanitized, Safe, and Scheduled 09/18/2020

50. Sanitized, Safe, and Scheduled We kicked off a brand new series over the weekend called A Beautiful Mess and in this episode, Joel gives us a series overview and also breaks down his opening message titled Embrace The Mess! We also discuss the highs and lows of week one of the 2020 NFL season. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/16066589

49. Who's In Charge and Who Wins? 09/10/2020

49. Who's In Charge and Who Wins? Who's ready for some "End Times" talk? This week we're diving into Pastor Ryan's standalone message called When The World Falls Apart from this past Sunday! /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/15960872

48. Personal Verses | Part 4 09/05/2020

48. Personal Verses | Part 4 We're wrapping up our Personal Verses series this week with a foundational verse in our Christian faith. During this series, we've been looking at passages of scripture that have been impactful and formative in our lives and walks of faith. For our final verse, we're talking about John 3:16. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/15900260

47. Personal Verses | Part 3 08/28/2020

47. Personal Verses | Part 3 In this episode, we're in week three of the Personal Verses series where we've been looking at passages of scripture that have been impactful and formative in our lives and walks of faith. Next up, Isaiah 6:8. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/15797924

46. Personal Verses | Part 2 08/22/2020

46. Personal Verses | Part 2 Week two of Personal Verses is here! In this series, we're looking at passages of scripture that have been impactful and formative in our lives and walks of faith. This week we're talking about James 1:22. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/15710906

45. Personal Verses | Part 1 08/05/2020

45. Personal Verses | Part 1 We're starting a new series this week called Personal Verses and during this series, we'll look at passages of scripture that have been impactful in our lives and formative to our walks of faith. First up, 1 John 5:11-13. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/15497165

44. We Back! 07/29/2020

44. We Back! It's been over two months but we are stoked to be back! We'll be here every week again bringing you only the best content from Harbor Church. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/15401345

43. A Conversation with Dee Dee Woodman 05/19/2020

43. A Conversation with Dee Dee Woodman We recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dee Dee Woodman, a licensed professional counselor, and ask her a few questions about how this current crisis is impacting parents and children. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14490038

42. Wrecked (The Live Show) 05/14/2020

42. Wrecked (The Live Show) We recently recorded a live show on Facebook and YouTube and decided to post the audio from it for this episode! Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this show wherever you listen to it! /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14421746

41. The Pop Culture Podcast AKA Pop Culture Tuesday 05/08/2020

41. The Pop Culture Podcast AKA Pop Culture Tuesday What do Star Wars, The Matrix, and Lord of the Rings all have in common? Find out in this episode as we take a look at some of the movies that shaped our childhoods. Also, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast wherever you're listening to it! /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14345276

40. The Cinco de Mayo Episode 05/05/2020

40. The Cinco de Mayo Episode Happy Cinco de Mayo! In today's episode, we talk some yard work, backyard pools, breaking and entering, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast wherever you find yourself listening to it. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14297174

39. The Unanticipated Consequences of Sheltering In Place | Part 2 05/01/2020

39. The Unanticipated Consequences of Sheltering In Place | Part 2 In this episode, we continue looking at some of the side effects of sheltering in place during this pandemic and how being open and honest about this new reality can help us strengthen our minds and bodies to get us through to the other side. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14242115

38. Chief of Police Tim Carlson 04/28/2020

38. Chief of Police Tim Carlson We had the opportunity last week to interview Westminster Chief of Police, Tim Carlson. Tim sat down with us via video chat to talk through a variety of topics as well as discuss the changing needs of the current Covid-19 situation in our local community. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14183708

37. The Unanticipated Consequences of Sheltering In Place | Part 1 04/23/2020

37. The Unanticipated Consequences of Sheltering In Place | Part 1 Over the next five weeks, we'll be looking at some of the side effects of sheltering in place during this pandemic and how being open and honest about this new reality can help us strengthen our minds and bodies to get us through to the other side. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14118935

36. The Greatest Miracle 04/21/2020

36. The Greatest Miracle What is the greatest miracle of all? In today's episode, we recap our latest message from the weekend in our new series called We Will Believe. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14085152

35. The New Normal 04/17/2020

35. The New Normal Will life ever get back to normal? What might our lives look like moving forward with all that has changed around us? On today's show, we discuss the new normal we're all facing and how to navigate maintaining relationships and keeping connected to the ones we love. /episode/index/show/harbortalks/id/14030729

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