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Reality San Francisco

Reality SF·Hosted by Dave Lomas and Ruthie Kim·999 episodes

ChristianityReligionSpiritualitySunday teachingPastoralScripture-basedChristian formationLocal church35-55 min

Dave Lomas and others share encouragements, insights, and meditations on how to respond as followers of Jesus to our current moment. (On Sundays, we post the teaching portion from our online Sunday services, which can be viewed in their entirety at realitysf.com starting at 10:30AM PST.)

Why listen

Reality San Francisco brings the Sunday teaching and occasional reflections of Reality SF into a thoughtful, sermon-based podcast. Dave Lomas, Ruthie Kim, and other teachers connect Scripture to faith, doubt, formation, culture, and ordinary life in a way that feels pastoral without being shallow. It is a strong fit for listeners who want Christian teaching that is reflective, emotionally honest, and rooted in a local church community.

Series(5)

Episodes

42 min
Jun 1, 2026
Peace That Holds

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 5:1-11 on the peace available to us through Christ as a firm reality rooted in what God has done, is doing, and will complete in us. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4uiLt3O

47 min
May 25, 2026
Hope Against Hope

Ruthie Kim teaches from Romans 4:1-21 on how Abraham's story reveals that God justifies the ungodly by grace through faith, and invites us to hope in His goodness. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4uukjYm

41 min
May 18, 2026
When It All Comes Together

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 3:21-26 on how the Cross solves every dimension of humanity's sin problem, restoring us fully to God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4eRSqVp

48 min
May 11, 2026
Sinners

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans on Paul’s revelation of the universal human condition, not to condemn but to show how desperately we need the grace revealed in Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3QZTGfa

49 min
May 4, 2026
A Gospel Not to Be Ashamed Of

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 1:8-17 on Paul's declaration in Romans that unveils a cosmic vision of salvation.  Slides available at https://bit.ly/3QOp9Rt

50 min
Apr 27, 2026
The Reordering of the World

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 1:1-7 on the implications of Jesus’ resurrection and what it means for our understanding of the gospel and person of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4ugEwk4

47 min
Apr 20, 2026
Adaptive Singularity

Andy Crouch teaches from John 11:1-44 on the transformative growth Jesus invites us into as He walks with us through life’s challenges. Andy is an author, teaching fellow at Practicing the Way, partner for theology and culture at Praxis, and serves on the board of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Slides available at https://bit.ly/42jdpbW

35 min
Apr 13, 2026
Freedom for the Prisoners

Ruthie Kim teaches on Luke 13:10–17 on the transformative compassion of Jesus and the freedom He offers. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3Q1PwmA

37 min
Apr 6, 2026
The Strange Particularity of Easter

Dave Lomas teaches on encounters with the risen Jesus in the New Testament and the personal invitation He extends to each of us.

47 min
Mar 30, 2026
The Tree of Ridiculous Grace

Dr. David Bennett teaches from Luke 19:1–10 on how the story of Zacchaeus illustrates the radical, inclusive love of Jesus. He serves as our Theologian in Residence, and is currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow at Oxford University. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4bHoNE8

48 min
Mar 23, 2026
The Completion of Faith

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 22:1-14 on the importance of friendship with God in our journey of faith. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4slo69o

50 min
Mar 16, 2026
The Complexity of Faith

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 21:1-21 on how God can use all circumstances to deepen our faith and strengthen our trust in Him. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4bd6BSH

39 min
Mar 9, 2026
Faith that Grows in the Gap

Jay Kim teaches from Genesis 18:10-15 on the forming of our faith in the time between God’s promises and what feels possible. Jay is the Lead Pastor at Westgate Church in San Jose.   Slides available at https://bit.ly/4ufBJs4

35 min
Mar 2, 2026
The Journey of Faith

Pete Hughes teaches from Hebrews 11 on how we can participate in the story of God by deepening our faith in God’s power, provision, and presence. Pete is the Lead Pastor at Kings Cross Church in London. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4aYs1lc

51 min
Feb 23, 2026
Faith in the Middle of the Mess

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 16 on how God uses our decisions to refine our faith and deepen our trust in Him. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3OUxMJ0

40 min
Feb 16, 2026
Learning Friendship with God

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 15 on how trust in God is forged through seasons of waiting. Slides available at https://bit.ly/40cvveI

42 min
Feb 9, 2026
Faith Opens Hands

Melissa Mueller teaches from Genesis 13:1-18 on learning to trust God as we walk in hopeful anticipation of His promises. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4qzPzCM

56 min
Feb 2, 2026
Unfinished Faith

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis on the calling on Abraham’s life, made complete in God’s love and faithfulness. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3NJmCGK

42 min
Jan 26, 2026
Faith Existing in History

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 12:1-9 on how Abram’s story reframes faith—not as certainty about the future, but as allegiance to God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3YYvJpq

46 min
Jan 19, 2026
Invitation Into the Journey

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 11 on how the life of faith requires a departure from security and comfort. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4sICAAV

49 min
Jan 12, 2026
Recovering the Way of Faith

Dave Lomas teaches from Hebrews 11 on faith as an ongoing journey shaped by trust in God’s promises. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4sCmskj

53 min
Jan 5, 2026
Christ the Savior Making All Things New

Tyler Madsen teaches from Revelation 21:3-5 on the creative call and commissioning of each follower of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/49kTyMR

37 min
Dec 29, 2025
Christ the Savior From the Fear of Death

Jessica Gracewski teaches from Hebrews 2:14-15 on how Christ entered our humanity to defeat death and free us from the fear that enslaves us. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4qpnvC7

37 min
Dec 22, 2025Episode 1724
Christ the Savior From the Power of Darkness

Ruthie Kim teaches from Matthew 2:1-16 on how Christ’s arrival confronts worldly power and ushers in true freedom. Slides available at https://bit.ly/45nkl9U

46 min
Dec 15, 2025
Christ the Savior From Hopelessness

Ruthie Kim teaches on how Christ meets us with hope and healing through memory, embodiment, and language. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4j86fyX

39 min
Dec 8, 2025
Christ the Savior From Striving

Mike Gleim teaches from Luke 2:4-14 on Christ’s invitation to cease striving, embrace His peace, and rest in His redeeming favor. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4iLfqFh

33 min
Dec 1, 2025
Christ the Savior From Fear

Dave Lomas teaches on Christ’s invitation to meet our fears honestly, making room for renewed trust and hope. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4rKn8no

50 min
Nov 24, 2025
The Soul Renewed for Renewal

Dave Lomas teaches from Revelation 21:1-5 on how we align ourselves with God’s purpose to make all things new. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4ptUc0S

34 min
Nov 17, 2025
The Resilient Soul

Kevin Cooke teaches from James 1 on how God’s faithfulness through trials meets our steadfast endurance to grow resilience within us. Slides available at https://bit.ly/49ZimMb

50 min
Nov 10, 2025
The Beloved Soul

Sergio Gomes teaches from John 15:9-16 on the belonging and peace found when our souls rest in God’s love. Sergio is the Head Pastor of Woodside Village Church in Woodside, CA.

54 min
Nov 3, 2025
The Rebellion of Rest

Dave Lomas teaches on the Sabbath and the restoration and renewal that come when we remember it. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4oqUeXe

45 min
Oct 27, 2025
The Small Rebellion of Roots

Dave Lomas teaches on Genesis 1 on being rooted as the key to restoring meaning, belonging, and true humanity.   Slides are available at https://bit.ly/4pkqyv2

42 min
Oct 20, 2025
Jesus & the Satisfied Soul

Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 12:28–33 on how the design for a whole, integrated life is found in living out the greatest commandment. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4ndHyBG

42 min
Oct 12, 2025
The Downcast Soul

Mike Gleim teaches from Psalm 42 on the causes and cure for seasons of spiritual dryness. Slides available at https://bit.ly/473AbGV

40 min
Oct 6, 2025
The Anxious Soul

Ruthie Kim teaches from Psalm 23 on the rest and care we find through communion with our Good Shepherd. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3WoKErr

53 min
Sep 29, 2025
The Dark Night of the Soul

Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 15:33-39 on the season of life where God is doing a hidden, obscured work on our soul. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4pKuLJd

40 min
Sep 22, 2025
Peace to the Troubled Soul

Dave Lomas teaches from the Gospel of John on living into the promise of peace that Christ secured on our behalf. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3Vr7Epp  If you’d like to partner with what God is building here in San Francisco, you can give at realitysf.com/building

48 min
Sep 15, 2025
The Disintegration of Shame

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 3 on the origin of shame and God’s desire to reintegrate our souls through vulnerable trust in His love. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4mb8p0x If you’d like to partner with what God is building here in San Francisco, you can give at realitysf.com/building

44 min
Sep 8, 2025
The Soul & Its Troubles

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew on the disintegrated soul and Jesus’ invitation to find rest and restoration in Him. If you’d like to partner with what God is building here in San Francisco, you can give at realitysf.com/building Slides available at https://bit.ly/4mpUDHP

35 min
Sep 2, 2025
Wonder & Wineskins

Melissa Mueller teaches from Luke 5:33-39 on the invitation to behold Jesus and surrender our old ways to receive the new life He brings. Slides available at https://bit.ly/469ZHtM If you’d like to partner with what God is building here in San Francisco, you can give at realitysf.com/building

32 min
Aug 25, 2025
Tenants

Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 12:2-12 on God’s patient pursuit, calling us to respond by receiving His Son. Slides available at https://bit.ly/45Juz5n If you’d like to partner with what God is building here in San Francisco, you can give at realitysf.com/building

40 min
Aug 18, 2025
Conditions of the Soul

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 13:3-23 on the parable of the sower and our receptivity to the words of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4lyghcf

47 min
Aug 11, 2025
The Prodigal Son

Al Abdulla teaches from Luke 15:11-32 on the impacts of shame and the unconditional grace Jesus extends to us. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4mG6tht

34 min
Aug 4, 2025
Building a Life

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 7:24-27 on the dangers of misliving and the abundant life found in Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4fl48pD

30 min
Jul 28, 2025
The Wheat & the Weeds

Kevin Cooke teaches from Matthew 13:24-43 on Jesus' invitation to discern wisely, trust God’s timing, and resist the urge to judge prematurely. Slides available at https://bit.ly/41gykw9

47 min
Jul 21, 2025
The Rich Man & Lazarus

Mike Gleim teaches from Luke 16:19-31 on the eternal effects of building our identity on anything but God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4o6Zf7J

39 min
Jul 14, 2025
The Rich Fool

Melissa Mueller teaches from Luke 12:16-21 on the challenge Christ gives us to trust in His rich abundance. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4kxRPap

35 min
Jul 7, 2025
Discover & Reorder

Jessica Gracewski teaches from Matthew  13:44-46 on the invitation to joyfully surrender everything for the hidden treasure of God’s Kingdom. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4lF2bWS

41 min
Jun 30, 2025
An Imagination for Reconciliation

Dave Lomas teaches on what is needed to fulfill the ministry and mandate of reconciliation. Slides available at https://bit.ly/44nwBGe

51 min
Jun 22, 2025
The Limits of Forgiveness

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 18:21-35 on forgiveness as a non-negotiable response to the grace we have received as followers of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3I7DG69

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Tone: thoughtful, pastoral, reflective, theological

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