If I Had More Time

What's the difference between David bringing his complaints to God in Psalm 142 and God's people complaining in the book of Numbers? Why is it important to come to God with our struggles, even when He already knows us completely?

Join Eric and Central Worship Experience Pastor Steven Conant as they talk about the start of our new teaching series, When Life Doesn't Make Sense, and how we can worship God in the midst of our trials!

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Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Pastor Emeritus Kenton Beshore as they talk about Philippians 2:5-11, Jesus' perfect humility, and how we're all called to follow Him and serve others!

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How can we contend for God's promises? What does it look like for us to approach God boldly in prayer? 

Join Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas and Teaching Pastor Christine Caine as they discuss the power of God's promises and how we can have faith in His unchanging character!

The story from Numbers about a talking donkey is referenced multiple times throughout Scripture. What can we learn from this passage? Join Mariners San Clemente Lead Pastor Gavin Lamming and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they discuss the story of Balaam, Balak, and the talking donkey!

In Numbers 21, God’s people grumble against God and Moses, and venomous snakes fill the camp. But those who look to God’s gracious remedy are spared. 

Join Young Adults Pastor Dallas Viva and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they talk about this powerful story and how it foreshadows the coming of Jesus!

Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they discuss the miracle of God providing water from a rock in Numbers 20, Moses' disobedience, and how the miracle points us to our need for a Savior!

Join Eric & Kaye Geiger as they discuss how complaining, rebellion, and jealousy impact our relationship with God and others, and the importance of remembering God's holiness!

What can we learn from how God's people react to the challenges they see in the Promised Land? Why is it important for us to understand God's heartbreak at seeing His people's doubt? 

Join Eric and Mariners Anaheim Lead Pastor Munyoki Mulwa as they talk about Numbers 13 & 14 and how to fight fear with trust in God!

What's the difference between lamenting and complaining? How can we avoid complaining in our relationships? Join Eric and Mariners San Clemente Lead Pastor Gavin Lamming as they discuss how complaining affects our hearts and share some practical advice about how to view complaining in a biblical way!

Join Eric and Content Pastor Liz Garcia as they discuss the beginning of our teaching series through the book of Numbers, what the tabernacle shows us about the character of God, and the incredible truth that God is always with us!

How should the mention of "one Shepherd" at the end of Ecclesiastes shape how we receive the book's wisdom? What does it mean to fear God? 

Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they look at the important ending of the book of Ecclesiastes, reflect on our Ecclesiastes series as a whole, and talk about the importance of putting our faith into action!

Why is our culture uncomfortable with the idea of death? How can knowing we will die one day actually help us live well? Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they discuss living with the end in mind and the eternal hope Jesus offers!

How do we practically let sorrow be our teacher? How should we respond when faced with unfairness and injustice? Join Eric & Kaye Geiger as they discuss wisdom from Ecclesiastes about how to navigate our imperfect world when life is complex. Plus, Eric gives a preview of our upcoming teaching series through the book of Numbers.

Join Eric and Directional Elder Sam Tang as they discuss God's wisdom about money in Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, share practical stories from their lives about stepping into generosity, and talk about how giving leads us to appreciate the good gifts God has given us! 

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Join Pastor Emeritus Kenton Beshore and Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they talk about how we can look to God in our work and rest! Plus, Kenton shares a reflection on communion, explaining the meaning behind the bread and the cup as expressions of God's love.

Join Eric and Women's Discipleship Pastor Esther Chung for a conversation about making the most of our time in every season of life as we look to Christ!

Join Eric and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they discuss Ecclesiastes 1 & 2, how Solomon's writing challenges key philosophical frameworks, and the good news that God offers us real meaning!

Join Eric and Content Pastor Liz Garcia as they talk about the good news of Christ’s Resurrection and the joy and hope He brings us! Plus, Eric shares a preview of our next teaching series, A Search for Meaning: A Study of Ecclesiastes.

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Join Eric & Kaye Geiger as they discuss the account of Jesus' death on the cross and what His Resurrection means for us!

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Tune into this episode as Eric and Mariners Trabuco Canyon Lead Pastor Kenny Luck talk about Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, the pain of abandonment Jesus experienced, and the wonderful redemption He offers us through His obedience!

Join us this Easter at Mariners Church on April 2, 4 & 5 as we celebrate the good news of Christ’s Resurrection and the joy and hope He brings us! Learn More

Join Eric and special guest Daniel Nuñez, pastor of Ministerios Transformación, our church partner in northern Baja, Mexico! Together, they talk about church planting, Jesus' Great Commission for us, and how we're all called to share the gospel with the nations.

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Join us for a conversation with Teaching Pastor Doug Fields and Mariners Anaheim Lead Pastor Munyoki Mulwa as they talk about the story of Jesus washing His disciples' feet, some common fears about stepping into serving for the first time, and how serving affects our relationship with Jesus!

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Join Eric and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they discuss the story of Jesus turning over tables in the temple and how Jesus' anger displays His perfect love for us!

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Join us as Eric and Justin Taylor talk about Passion Week, comparing the Gospel accounts, and how Jesus is a very different King!

Justin Taylor is an author and executive vice-president of book publishing at Crossway, a Christian publishing company.

The Final Days of Jesus by Andreas Köstenberger & Justin Taylor

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Join Eric and special guests Dr. Grudem and Matt Soerens for an honest conversation about some of the different views Christians hold on borders and immigration.

Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens

Politics According to the Bible and Bible Doctrine by Dr. Grudem

Dr. Wayne Grudem is a theologian, author, and former professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Phoenix Seminary. He has published twenty-two books and was also the General Editor for the ESV Study Bible.

Matthew Soerens is the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he...

Join Eric, his daughter Eden, and Teaching Pastor Christine Caine for an impactful conversation about how we view and care for our bodies and what God says about our ultimate identity and worth.

Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. She also founded Propel Women, an A21 initiative dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate...

This week, Eric and Scholar-in-Residence Ed Stetzer discuss the differences between denominations and how God is moving through His Church around the world.

Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is the Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Ed has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates; and he has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He serves at Mariners Church as a Scholar-in-Residence & Teaching Pastor.

"Can Faithful Christians Agree to Disagree on...

Hear a roundtable discussion with Eric and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they walk through different spiritual gifts and how God moves through us to build His Church and serve others with His love.

Listen to a conversation between Eric and former Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill as they dive into navigating faith and public service.

Will O’Neill has served in many roles, including as the Mayor of Newport Beach, a Newport Beach City Council Member, the Chairman of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, and the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. Will and his family have been a part of Mariners Church for several years and are currently a part of Eric’s Life Group. 

In this week’s episode, Eric and Lee Strobel discuss common questions about Heaven and our eternity with Jesus.

After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Lee Strobel became a Christian in 1981. He is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and a New York Times best-selling author of more than 40 books and curricula, including The Case for Christ and The Case for Heaven. His books have sold 18 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 40 languages.

Join Eric and author Rebecca McLaughlin for a deeper conversation about God’s character throughout Scripture.

Rebecca McLaughlin is a renowned author who holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a degree in theological and pastoral studies from Oak Hill Theological College in London. Her book, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion, has been a major resource for several messages of our On the Table series through the years.

Books by Rebecca McLaughlin:
Confronting Christianity
Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?
The Secular Creed

If I Had More Time will be taking a short break for the holidays. New episodes will begin again on the weekend of Jan 3 & 4 with the start of our new teaching series, On the Table. In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other digital content!

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