Welcome to the kickoff of our brand-new series exploring the ten core values of the Soma family of churches! In this series, we dive into the scriptural foundations behind our convictions while spotlighting leaders across our family who are actively living them out in diverse ministry contexts.

We begin with what the Apostle Paul calls matter of "first importance" (1 Corinthians 15): The Gospel.

Co-host Justin Westcott sits down with Soma Executive Director Paul Dean to examine Ephesians 1:3–8, pulling apart the scandalous reality of God’s grace. They share personal reflections on moving away from performance-based works righteousness and the deep ache of feeling merely "dealt with" by God, stepping instead into the freeing truth that the Father actively chooses, desires, and delights in adopting us into His family through Jesus Chri ...