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Dan Orange

13 talks from Dan Orange.

17 May 2026 · Dan Orange

When Busy Becomes a Hiding Place

There's a version of busy that everyone can see. The packed calendar, the unanswered messages, the inbox you've stopped pretending you'll catch up on. And then there's the other kind. The quieter, more respectable busy. The one you reach for when there's something you don't want to face — a difficult conversation, a prompt you can't quite explain to anyone else, a moment where you sense you should stop and you really, really don't want to. This week at Crowd, Dan Orange asked if we have heard the "are you a Mary or a Martha?" framing before? Be more Mary.

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Easter Messages
5 April 2026 · Dan Orange
What If the Easter Story Is Actually True?
Dan examines the historical evidence for the resurrection this Easter, from the women who discovered the empty tomb to the 500 eyewitnesses Paul records. Using the remarkable life cycle of the dragonfly, he illustrates how Jesus' rising shows us what true transformation looks like. Not a different person, but the same person fully alive. The question he leaves us with is simple and unavoidable. What if it's actually true?
Becoming Whole
1 February 2026 · Dan Orange
When Opening Your Door Feels Risky
Dan Orange challenges our overcomplicated view of hospitality in this Becoming Whole talk. From Abraham running to meet strangers to the paralysed man's roof being ripped apart, scripture shows that genuine welcome rarely happens in perfect conditions. With practical wisdom from Conversation Street — including the brilliant concept of "fridge rights" — discover why the best hospitality is simple, why receiving matters as much as giving, and why sometimes all we need to do is not walk past.
Christmas Message
7 December 2025 · Dan Orange
Planning the Nativity
Dan Orange draws surprising parallels between our Christmas planning and God's extraordinary preparation for the first Christmas. From prophecies given 700 years in advance to stars positioned at creation, this talk reveals the meticulous love behind the nativity story - and reminds us that the same God who planned Christmas also planned you.
Sacred Rhythms
24 August 2025 · Dan Orange
When Being Connected Doesn't Stop You Feeling Alone (Sacred Rhythms Part 4)
Dan Orange explores how the original Pentecost offers solutions for modern loneliness. Despite being globally connected, we often feel isolated and unheard. Discover how authentic community requires more than a shared location - it needs a shared purpose, genuine authenticity, and sacrificial first fruits. Real togetherness costs us our independence but offers something our souls actually crave.
Becoming Whole
27 July 2025 · Dan Orange
#37 Bible Based Nutrition and What Jesus Teaches us About Food (Body Wholeness Part 4)
Dan Orange shares how a doctor's warning about cholesterol led to a deeper understanding of biblical nutrition. Rather than rules and restrictions, discover how food reveals God's creativity and how honouring him with our bodies is about stewardship, not perfection. From saying grace with fresh eyes to building community around the dinner table, this talk transforms how we think about what we eat.
Becoming Whole
18 May 2025 · Dan Orange
#27 How to Rewire Your Anxious Mind
In this week’s services, we look at anxiety through a biblical lens, discover how Jesus himself navigated overwhelming worry in Gethsemane. Beyond the well-worn "be anxious for nothing" platitude, we unpack practical strategies for transforming anxious thoughts through prayer, mindfulness and intentional focus. Learn why feeling anxious isn't sinful, how to shape worries into prayers, and experience the peace that "surpasses all understanding" even when circumstances remain unchanged. Perfect for anyone seeking authentic Christian approaches to mental wellbeing in our information-overloaded world.
Genesis
9 March 2025 · Dan Orange
What If The Flood Story Isn't Just About The Rain (Genesis Part 10)
Dan Orange peels back the familiar children's story to reveal the profound theological depths of Noah's Ark. Far from just animals marching two-by-two, this ancient narrative chronicles God's grief over creation, His divine "de-creation" and the extraordinary faith of one man who built an ark on dry land. Most powerfully, Dan reveals how Noah's story whispers Jesus' name - while Noah saved a few, Jesus became the ultimate ark, sacrificing Himself so all could be saved. A thought-provoking exploration that challenges us: when the world rushes toward a cliff, will we have faith to walk the other way?
Philippians
24 November 2024 · Dan Orange
Philippians #7 - Pressing Toward the Goal
What if the race you're running has already been won for you? Dan Orange unpacks Paul's famous passage about pressing toward the goal, revealing it's not about religious performance, but about pursuing God while He pursues you. Using athletics imagery from Usain Bolt to Paula Radcliffe, Dan explores what it means to forget the past, focus on Jesus, and run this race knowing the prize is already yours. With honest stories about being an introvert learning to communicate and the tension between running, standing, and resting, this message offers hope for anyone who feels like they're not yet where they want to be.
Psalms
5 August 2024 · Dan Orange
Psalm 63 | Gods Faithfulness Through Trials
When King David wrote Psalm 63, he was hiding in the desert, hunted by enemies. Yet he penned one of the Bible's most joyful songs, declaring God's love better than life itself. Dan Orange explores how David and Corrie Ten Boom both discovered profound satisfaction in God during their darkest moments. Learn how to earnestly seek God in your own wilderness, remember His faithfulness, and find that when Christ is all you have, He's all you need.
Becoming Whole
11 June 2024 · Dan Orange
#16 Why Self-Control is Your Superpower
In this episode, we continue our series on the fruits of the spirit by exploring the transformative power of self-control and its role in enhancing your spiritual gifts. Discover how self-control can help you experience more love, joy, peace, and other blessings daily. Through practical examples, biblical teachings, and personal anecdotes, learn how to cultivate self-control and grow spiritually.
Becoming Whole
27 February 2024 · Dan Orange
The Simple Art of Daily Prayer
Dan Orange challenges our assumptions about prayer with refreshing honesty. Rather than formal rituals or religious performance, prayer is simply conversation with a God who genuinely wants to hear from us. Using his marriage as an analogy, Dan shows how consistency in communication builds intimacy with God. With practical insights about morning prayer, brutal honesty, and expecting answers, plus remarkable stories from the community about answered prayers, this message offers a fresh invitation into relationship with God. No guilt trips, just genuine communion.
Origin
16 January 2024 · Dan Orange
How to Turn Your Problems into Strength
What do you do when life puts you on hold? Dan Orange unpacks Paul's extended season of waiting in Acts 25—stuck under arrest, unable to do much, yet not wasting the time. Through Paul's story, the Hillsborough justice campaign, and Bono's journey of forgiving his father, Dan explores patience, persistence, wisdom, and the freedom that comes from letting go of grudges. His challenge: don't let your grudge become your life—and discover what "extra octave" might be released when you forgive.

Dan Orange

When Busy Becomes a Hiding Place

What If the Easter Story Is Actually True?

When Opening Your Door Feels Risky

Planning the Nativity

When Being Connected Doesn't Stop You Feeling Alone (Sacred Rhythms Part 4)

#37 Bible Based Nutrition and What Jesus Teaches us About Food (Body Wholeness Part 4)

#27 How to Rewire Your Anxious Mind

What If The Flood Story Isn't Just About The Rain (Genesis Part 10)

Philippians #7 - Pressing Toward the Goal

Psalm 63 | Gods Faithfulness Through Trials

#16 Why Self-Control is Your Superpower

The Simple Art of Daily Prayer

How to Turn Your Problems into Strength