The Mountain of Self and the Valley - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka

The Mountain of Self and the Valley - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka

April 19, 2026 · 25 min

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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores the transition from a self-centered life to one committed to serving others, inspired by David Brooks' concept of the 'Second Mountain'.

Writer David Brooks’ concept of the “Second Mountain” speaks to a profound spiritual truth: that our lives are a journey from being centered on oneself to being centered on living in a way that creates a better world for everyone. The first mountain is self-centered. The second mountain is centered on a life committed to others. In this sermon series, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will explore God’s call to us to move from the first to the second mountain. Brooks says we achieve the second mountai...

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