https://pauseinparadise.comTwo simple questions are asked as we journey through the Scriptures: 1. What does it mean? and 2. What is the invitation? Thanks for journeying with us.]]>enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Paradise Valley SDA Churchhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ae5650d06e82a85b19c9f5b418850a19.jpghttps://pauseinparadise.comWed, 31 Jan 2024 19:21:24 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchWalter Martinezproductionswm@gmail.comLearning to Listen is a podcast dedicated to taking time to going through God's Word. Two simple questions are asked as we journey through the Scriptures: 1. What does it mean? and 2. What is the invitation? Thanks for journeying with us.Two simple questions are asked as we journey through the Scriptures: 1. What does it mean? and 2. What is the invitation? Thanks for journeying with us.]]>falseserialhttps://wawter.wixsite.com/learning2listenhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52373232Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:28:00 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchPastor Walter and Peter begin the journey into the Gospel of Luke - Luke 1:1-25.2024bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,pvchurch,sad,waltermartinezfalse11fullhttps://wawter.wixsite.com/learning2listenhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52388146Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchPastor Walter and Peter explore the angel Gabriel's message to Mary - Luke 1:26-38.1142bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,pvchurch,sad,waltermartinezfalse12fullhttps://wawter.wixsite.com/learning2listenhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52408160Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchWe continue our journey through Luke into the story of Mary and Elizabeth - Luke 1:39-45.896bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,pvchurch,sad,waltermartinezfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-1-john-s-birth--52456966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52456966Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:09:44 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchLet's listen to the celebration and excitement of John's birth and the days that followed - Luke 1:57-66.855bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sad,waltermartinezfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-1-zechariah-s-praise--52475183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52475183Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:31:30 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchPastor Walter and Emma listen to Zechariah's praise Luke 1:67-80.967bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sad,waltermartinezfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-ceasar-augustus-and-god--52519901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52519901Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:06:28 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchPastor Walter begins Luke chapter 2 with a look at Ceasar Augustus and how God used him to bring His Son to Bethlehem.831bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-angels-and-shepherds--52543227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52543227Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:48:57 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchHark the Herald Angels sing. Join us as we listen - Luke 2:8-141017bible,paradisevalley,pvchurch,sdafalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-shepherds-run--52570852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52570852Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:08:17 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchThe shepherds race to find baby Jesus - Luke 2:15-201149bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sad,waltermartinezfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-jesus-in-temple-pt-1--52584398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52584398Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:08:34 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchBaby Jesus is taken to the temple to be dedicated. Here's a little background Luke 2:21-24911bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sad,waltermartinezfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-jesus-in-temple-pt-2--52609388]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52609388Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:48:46 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchA divine appointment at the temple for Jesus and His family - Luke 2:25-35.]]>1092false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-jesus-in-temple-pt-3--52635879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52635879Sat, 04 Feb 2023 14:23:00 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchSo there's this moment in Jesus' life where a prophet called Anna is so excited to see Him. She's lived in the temple as a widow for, get this, 84 years! - Luke 2:36-40831bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-jesus-in-temple-pt-4--52652025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52652025Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:51:13 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchHave you ever forgotten your child somewhere? Or have you ever been forgotten? In this section of Scripture, we see Jesus' parents lose Him for 3 whole days! - Luke 2:41-52.1087bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-1-mary-s-song--52667137We continue our journey through Luke with Mary's amazing song! - Luke 1:46-56.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52667137Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:54:23 +0000Paradise Valley SDA Church(NOTE: This episode was reuploaded because of a slight issue. It is now out of order, I apologize). We continue our journey through Luke with Mary's amazing song! - Luke 1:46-56.We continue our journey through Luke with Mary's amazing song! - Luke 1:46-56.]]>781bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-3-john-s-intro--52652063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52652063Sat, 11 Feb 2023 04:14:44 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchPastor Walter and Peter open Luke 3 with a discussion on sacrifice. Interesting how sacrifice becomes synonmous with going deeper in your walk with God.1035bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-3-john-s-words--52699389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52699389Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJohn the Baptist does not mince with words. His message comes at a risk of sounding too bold or too crazy. And yet, we know that his whole life has been leading to this. God's message is so good, but it may require sacrifice when it comes to sharing...937bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-3-john-and-jesus--52743507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52743507Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:39:15 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchAs one ministry begins, another takes a back seat. Come listen to the stories of John and Jesus's transitional moment - Luke 3:18-21.1105bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-3-geneology--52770334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52770334Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:46:54 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchSo many names, so many stories behind each name. This is the geneology of Jesus - Luke 3:23-38675bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-4-temptations--52785915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52785915Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:58:42 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchSatan tempts Jesus when He is at His lowest human faculties... but what Satan doesn't realize, is that Jesus has spent 40 days and nights surrendering not to His own power, but His Father's - Luke 4:1-13.933bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-4-jesus-inauguration--52821811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52821811Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:10:04 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus quotes Isaiah and introduces His purpose - Luke 4:16-201152bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-4-jesus-and-his-hometown--52841389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52841389Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:09:11 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus is about to get a whole lot of familiar people upset with Him. But that doesn't phase Him. Powerful! - Luke 4:22-30.824bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-4-a-full-day-for-jesus--53067321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53067321Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:47:26 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchA full day in the life of Jesus - Luke 4:31-41882bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-4-jesus-and-his-eremos--53077855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53077855Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus made special solitary spaces to connect with His Father. Have you ever thought of a solitary place to connect with God before? - Luke 4:42-44629bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-5-the-humbling-of-a-fisherman--53100922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53100922Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:04:17 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchAs Jesus steps out onto the Sea of Galilee in Peter's Boat, big things are about to happen - Luke 5:1-11.974bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-5-leprosy-in-the-camp--53116039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53116039Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchThe beauty of Jesus touching someone with leprosy is just awe inspiring! - Luke 5:12-16.1113bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-5-break-through-the-roof--53162896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53162896Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:51:19 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchSometimes faith comes from unexpected places. And sometimes, it does unexpected things. Luke 5:17-261012bible,l2l,learning2listen,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-5-sinners-wineskins-and-old-clothes--53231570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53231570Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus is looked down on for eating with Tax Collectors and Sinners. His response may not be what you would expect - Luke 5:27-39.1190bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-6-expanding-the-sabbath--53276177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53276177Tue, 21 Mar 2023 03:13:44 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus seemingly breaks the Sabbath twice in these two sections. Yet as He explains and asks questions, we realize there's so much more to the Sabbath than what we may have first thought - Luke 6:1-11.1057bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-6-the-chosen--53304957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53304957Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:53:08 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus doesn't choose perfect people. How comforting ;) - Luke 6:12-19.1021false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-6-you-may-not-realize-you-re-blessed--53334183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53334183Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:33:56 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus tells us we are blessed even when things don't seem that way. Sometimes, pausing with Jesus helps us turn things right-side up - Luke 6:20-231044bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-6-kingdom-life-is-uncomfortable--53357832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53357832Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:28:44 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchLooking for comfort, luxury or pursuing ease may seem like the ultimate goal, but Jesus shows us that this isn't true peace. There's more to it - Luke 6:24-36.1151bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-6-on-judging-others--53381215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53381215Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:22:31 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchDon't judge me... None of us like being judged, do we? But, there is a flipside to this. Today we explore how Jesus brings out the link between judging others and beign judged ourselves - Luke 6:37-42.1047bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-6-the-tree-and-the-house--53407843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53407843Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:30:21 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchIn conclusion to His group of teachings, Jesus tells two stories: (1) The tree story and (2) The house. Here's what He had to say - Luke 6:43-49.976bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-7-servants-and-sons--53446538]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53446538Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:03 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchTwo stories, two different situations, but with Jesus in the middle, hope is restored - Luke 7:1-17.]]>1219bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-7-different-messengers-same-core-message--53497850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53497850Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:11:38 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJohn and Jesus clearly spoke with different words and actions, and yet, still shared the message God was wanting to present to His people - Luke 7:18-35.1025bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-7-love-and-forgiveness--53541836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53541836Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:35:09 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchEver feel like someone is mistreating you on purpose? Doesn't feel good does it? Listen to how Jesus confronted someone on their mistreatment and how He handled the situation. Maybe there's something here for each of us - Luke 7:37-50.943bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-8-the-gospel-as-seeds-sowed--53610557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53610557Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:39:55 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchNot all seeds grow. And few are the ones that actually take solid root resulting in fruit - Luke 8:1-151137bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-8-jesus-redefines-family--53648713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53648713Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:01 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchWhen confronted about hiding the message, Jesus redefines family - Luke 8:16-21.939bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-8-12-years--53681070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681070Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:09:22 +0000Paradise Valley SDA Church12 years young and 12 years old, both come to a head as Jesus moves from place to the next Luke 8:40-56.974bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-8-of-storms-and-demons--53736005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53736005Thu, 04 May 2023 03:40:28 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus is calm, compassionate, kind, caring... but in these two stories, He invokes fear. How interesting that sometimes the things we don't understand cause great fear, but the things we think we understand are far more dangerous - Luke 8:22-39.1045bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-9-sending-out-the-twelve--53754977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754977Fri, 05 May 2023 19:43:45 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus sends out the twelve disciples - Luke 9:1-11978bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-9-table-for-5000--53765531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53765531Sun, 07 May 2023 14:34:14 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus, table for 5,000... Jesus? Can you imagine the look on the disciple's faces when Jesus told them to feed 5,000+ people? There's a lesson here for all of us - Luke 9:12-17.826bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-9-the-kingdom--53810125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53810125Wed, 10 May 2023 18:43:19 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchHeaven is not just a reward • God's Kingdom is more than just a place. Jesus said it best when He told His followers to take up their cross and follow Him - Luke 9:18-27977bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-9-transfigured--53864770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53864770Mon, 15 May 2023 02:04:42 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus gets a visit from two very important people when everyone else has left him feeling all alone - Luke 9:28-36.1148bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-9-the-cost--53933236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53933236Fri, 19 May 2023 18:44:37 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus is determined to get to Jerusalem. Along the way, there are lessons to be learned - Luke 9:43-62.995bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-10-the-written-importance--54010556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54010556Fri, 26 May 2023 19:14:58 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus sends out the 72 and they come back rejoicing. They are in awe of the authority and power they have been granted over the enemy. Jesus, however, is more instrested in something written, that has way more value - Luke 10:1-20.1132bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-10-good-neighbors--54048515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54048515Wed, 31 May 2023 03:27:39 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus tells a parable to help us understand that taking care of our neighbors includes those we don't truly see worth taking care of - Luke 10:25-37.952bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-10-martha-martha-martha--54072176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54072176Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchSometimes the very thing we need most is not the thing that comes to our minds first. Thank You Jesus for calling us out ;) - Luke 10:38-42.854bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-11-praying-with-jesus--56029605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56029605Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:55:04 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchEver wondered how you should pray? Is there a specific way? Or are there many ways and different forms as it is with our communication with others... Join Pastor Walter and Kiarra as they pause and let Jesus walk with us through the experience of...959bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,waltermartinezfalse148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-11-evil-spirits--56398525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56398525Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:55:30 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchThe subject of Jesus and demons is not something Jesus takes lightly... nor should we - Luke 11:14-26.967bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,study,waltermartinezfalse149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-11-sign-of-jonah--56517863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56517863Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:09:34 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchPeople ask Jesus for a sign, but the sign He references they do not or will not recognize - Luke 11:29-36.1036bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,study,waltermartinezfalse150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-11-shots-fired--56870589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56870589Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:20:11 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus doesn't hold back. There is a time for kindness through compassion, and a time for compassion through warning. It may be hard to hear what God is saying, but know it comes from a deep place of love - Luke 11:37-54.1152bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,study,waltermartinezfalse151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-12-what-not-to-fear--56871786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56871786Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00:02 +0000Paradise Valley SDA ChurchJesus speaks of not fearing death, but instead putting our respect/fear in God. When you realize He is bigger than death itself, it's a little easier to trust Him - Luke 12:1-12.1223bible,l2l,learning2listen,learningtolisten,luke,paradisevalley,paradisevalleysda,sda,study,waltermartinezfalse152full