More Than Sunday

Catalyst was created to meet a growing need for meaningful connection where people can talk honestly about life and faith and feel truly known. In this episode, Shana Frederick sits down with Catalyst hosts Tami and Scott to reflect on their experience, what they have witnessed in their groups, and why simple, authentic conversation is resonating so deeply right now. This conversation offers a gli...

In today’s episode Pastor Chris Griggs sits down with Dr. Keith Johnson, Professor at Wheaton College, to discuss what we can learn from the way the protestant church resisted tyranny in 1930’s Germany.

Ahead of her upcoming equipped class on Sunday mornings, we sit down with First Pres member Dr. Jill Lederhouse, Professor of Education Emerita at Wheaton College, to discuss what everyone can learn from the way that Jesus approaches his teaching ministry in the gospels. Learn more about First Pres at https://firstpresge.org/

Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Tracy McKenzie to discuss his upcoming EQUIPPED Adult Education class at FPGE. Starting November 6th, Dr. McKenzie will teach ‘History Of Thanksgiving (Evolution into Holiday).’ Listen in for more information! Read about Dr. McKenzie’s class here: https://firstpresge.org/adu...

Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s episode Pastor Chris Griggs talks with Adult Ministries Coordinator Nancy Cavanaugh about our upcoming book discussion. This month we’ll be reading Refugee by Alan Gratz, an action-packed novel that tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home. Learn more about the book discussion here: https://firstpres...

Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Barrett McRay to discuss his upcoming EQUIPPED Adult Education class at FPGE. Starting October 2nd, Dr. McRay will teach ‘Spiritual Health & Mental Health: What's the difference, and how do I know if I'm healthy?’ Listen in for more! Learn more about Dr. McRay’...

Welcome to Season 2 of the More Than Sunday podcast, from First Pres Church of Glen Ellyn. On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Julie Newberry to discuss her upcoming EQUIPPED class at FPGE. Starting September 11th, Dr. Newberry will teach Reading Scripture with the Early Church: The Old Testament in Acts 1-8. Listen in to learn more! Learn more about Dr....

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Bob Clauss and Steve Nelson, who both serve the church in often overlooked and unglamorous ways. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests:Bob Clauss, Steve Nelson : Conne...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by David Profitt and Charlie Gadd to discuss the details and joy of serving in children’s ministry at First Pres. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests:David Profitt, Cha...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Rob Merrell and Jeff West, who recently started a men’s small group meeting each Tuesday morning. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests: Rob Merrell, Jeff West : Conne...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs. On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Kerri Andersen and Lesley Pretkelis, who share their experiences with the choir and encourage anyone looking for a way to praise God and find community to jump in. Next Steps: Interested in joining the choir? Contact lpretkelis@firstpresge.org Today’s Guests: Kerri Andersen, Lesley Pretke...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs. On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Nathan Gilbert and David Profitt to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the volunteers, passion, and planning it takes to pull off a God-glorifying week of Vacation Bible School. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contac...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs. On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Charles, Thomas, and Mallory to discuss their various roles at Vacation Bible School and how others can join and make a difference through Children’s ministry. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Chris is joined by Jeff Seifert and Pete Vlasses, who participate in a Bible study group meeting on Saturday mornings. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests: Jeff Seifert, Pete Vlasses: Connect...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs!  Charlie Gadd and Andrew Sedlacek join today’s show to share their experience of working and serving with the AV Tech team at First Pres Glen Ellyn. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests: Andrew Sedlacek, Charlie...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs!  Andrew Sedlacek and Michelle Mote join today’s episode to talk about the church’s worship ministry, its vision, and the ways you can get involved. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests: Andrew Sedlacek, Michelle...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! In today’s episode Chris talks to Sally and Riley about their Wednesday night women’s group and the meaningful ways it has impacted both of their lives. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests: Sally, Riley: Connec...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! Today the show is joined by Dave Buckely and Steve Norvid, who share their experience and stories of finding Christian community through a Saturday morning men's group. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guests:...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! In today’s episode Chris welcomes Phyllis Kidd to share about Grief, Grace, and Glory: First Pres Glen Ellyn’s ministry serving the needs of grieving families through preparing for and carrying out memorial services. Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the f...

Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! In today’s episode Chris speaks with Gary Alcock and Suzi Benes about the work and needs of the church’s properties ministry.  Next Steps: Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007 Today’s Guest: Gary Alcock, Suzi Benes: Connect here Learn mor...

Two retired college professors walk into a bar and.... In the final episode of the Podcast Series, we hear from Dr. Hassell Bullock and Dr. Em Griffin about the realities and opportunities of dealing with disappointment in the Christian community. 

This episode features Dr. Tom Schwanda, Kerri Andersen and Ryan Schiff discussing the role that study of scripture plays in their life of faith. 

Episode 2 of the Podcast centers on incorporating missional living into a life of discipleship. We visit today with Lou Simon, Mary Clauss, and Gary Alcock as they help us to think through why and how we can follow Christ in his mission in the world. 

This is the first episode of four in my Doctor of Ministry research project. The focus of this episode is "On Being the Church" and features a conversation with Kelly Phillips, Rob Merrell, and Dan Branda. Scripture passages are Acts 1 and Acts 2:42-45.