#11 May 12, 25

Acts 27: When the Winds Are Against You

Storms, shipwrecks, and tough decisions—join us as we dive into Acts 27, uncovering powerful lessons about discernment, difficulty, and God’s unseen work in our journeys.

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You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Curt Harlow

For the past 13 years Curt Harlow has served as one of the Senior Pastors of Bayside Church. With 9 campuses (primarily in the Sacramento area) and over 17,000 people in regular attendance Bayside is one of the fastest growing churches on the west coast. Before coming to Bayside Curt spent almost three decades working as a missionary to students attending secular college campuses. His current responsibilities at Bayside include planting the church's newest campus in Auburn, CA. Curt communicates in a hilarious style that will make you laugh hard and then think even harder. Most of all, he will challenge you to find grace inspired ways to apply truth in everyday life. He has been married to Kelly, his graphic designer wife and partner in ministry, for 36 years. They have three adult children.

Host

Dena Davidson

Dena Davidson loves Jesus. She has the best husband in the world. She’s mom to the cutest kids. She loves her big family more than anything. She has her dream job. She loves learning, reading, the British flag, philosophy, and running charades. She can’t multitask. Her favorite TV show is The West Wing. Her husband takes her on adventures. Officially, she is the Discipleship Director of Thrive College at Bayside Church. Unofficially, her office is a place of laughter, crying, and the peculiar mess of making disciples.

Guest

Mark Clark

Mark Clark (B.Th., M.Th.) is one of the Senior Pastors at Bayside Church, a multi-site church with locations across California. He was the founding pastor of Village Church a multi-site church with locations across Canada. He is the author of The Problem of Life (2025), The Problem of Jesus (2021) and The Problem of God (2018), Winner of the 2018 Word Award for Writing and Evangelism, and Paul and the Gospel of God (2013). He is married to Erin and has three daughters and resides in Granite Bay, California.