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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.

Welcome to a powerful and timely episode of the Menlo Midweek Podcast. This week, host Matt Summers is joined by special guest Vince Vitale to unpack a message that hits home for anyone feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders. As we continue our "I AM" series, we travel to the Garden of Gethsemane. It’s here we see the ultimate contrast between the crushing weight of human expectation and the sustaining presence of God.

Welcome to a very special edition of the Menlo Midweek Podcast! This week, we reach a beautiful and intimate turning point in our series, "I AM: The God Who Gets Close." Taking inspiration from Luke 22:14-30, Phil and Matt move the conversation from the mountain-tops and caves directly to the dinner table. In a uniquely cinematic weekend message featuring four chairs, each representing a different perspective at the Last Supper. We explore how Jesus chooses to be with us in our moments of greatest transition, tension, and even betrayal.