This Week's Story

Every week, a new animated short film. Every story, a door into Scripture.

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[Episode Title Here]

[One or two sentences about the story: who the characters are and what they must choose.]

Scripture: [Book Chapter:Verse]

Episode 1 • [Length]

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Every episode closes with The Offering: a moment of gratitude for who the community supported this week, and two invitations. If you can, give. If you need, apply for assistance using the weekly Circle code shown on screen.

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[A line about the story.]

Date: Sunday, [Date]

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All Episodes

Every story lives here. Browse by theme or scroll the full library.

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Maya's Last Login

Episode 1 • 7:42

Psalm 139:14

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The Man Who Forgave His Father's Killer

Episode 2 • 8:15

Matthew 18:21-22

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The Woman Who Gave Her Savings Away

Episode 3 • 6:58

Acts 20:35

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When the Machine Took His Job

Episode 4 • 9:03

Matthew 6:25-34

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The Philosopher Who Met the Carpenter

Episode 5 • 8:40

Acts 17:16-34

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Doubt as Doorway

Episode 6 • 7:21

Mark 9:24

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What's in an Episode

Each episode feels more like a short film than a church service. Five to ten minutes, in this shape:

1. The opening Characters, a conflict, an emotional dilemma
2. The story A recognizable human experience unfolds
3. The turning point Sacrifice, forgiveness, faith, love, or redemption
4. Pastor AK appears Connects the story to Scripture
5. The reflection The spiritual lesson in plain language
6. The prayer An invitation to personal reflection
7. The Offering Give if you can. Apply if you need, with the Circle code on screen.

What you won't find:

  • Prosperity gospel
  • Political tribalism
  • Fear-based manipulation
  • Easy answers to hard questions

The Story You Need Might Come From You

Many of our episodes begin as a question a member sent us.

Questions that became stories:

"How do I explain faith to my kids when I barely understand it myself?"

→ Became: The Bedtime Question

"Is it wrong to feel closer to God through a screen than in a church?"

→ Became: The Screen as Sanctuary

"What do you do when prayer feels like talking to no one?"

→ Became: Silence and the Shape of Faith

Your turn.

What question keeps you up at night? What tension do you carry between worlds?

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Where to Start

First time here? Not sure where to begin? Start with one of these:

If you're curious about Church3X:

Pastor AK: First Address

A short introduction to who AK is, why we tell stories, and what The Circle is.

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If you're wrestling with technology:

When the Machine Took His Job

A story about worth, work, and what remains when the job is gone.

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If you're reconnecting with faith:

Doubt as Doorway

For those who left and are wondering if there's a way back.

Watch

If you want to see generosity in action:

The Woman Who Gave Her Savings Away

The story behind why The Circle exists.

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