Passing the Peace

In this episode, special guest Morgan Reeves joins us for a conversation about fathers, inspired by an unexpectedly father-centered passage from the Bible: the story of Abraham and Isaac. Together, Nancy, Morgan, and Amy explore what this challenging text can teach us about faith, parenthood, and the love of God.

Please enjoy this recap of Easter which includes revisiting the story from Luke’s Gospel, reflecting on the disciples’ disbelief, and sharing a bit of nostalgia with memories of Easter corsages. And it wouldn't be Easter without “church mice” hijinks!

In this episode, we reflect on the familiar Christmas story and what it means to find God in ordinary moments. We talk about setting intentions for the year, star words, sermon-writing, memory, and the ways comfort and presence show up in scripture, in tradition, and in the people we love.

BODIES!! — how we live in them, think about them, and speak about them. From the vulnerability of wearing a swimsuit to the sacredness of caring for a loved one’s body at the end of life, we explore what it means to honor our own bodies and the bodies of others. Whether you're in a season of wrestling with your body or simply curious, we hope this conversation brings you a little closer to com...

What’s clouding your vision? That’s the question we explore in this special Easter episode. Whether you can't make it to church this year, need a little spiritual encouragement, or just want to enjoy the signature humor of our two pastors, you’re in the right place.

We hope you enjoy this conversation where we dive into the challenges of navigating a neurotypical world—whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or someone who loves and supports a neurodivergent individual. We share personal stories from schools, church, and everyday life, and we reflect on how these experiences connect to a powerful story about how Jesus welcomed the children, saying, “Let the li...

We’re so glad you’ve joined us for this special Christmas Eve podcast, and we hope you’ll find something meaningful here.

In this episode, you'll hear firsthand stories of what it's been like to witness and respond to the disaster caused by Hurricane Helene. The Garden of Extinction, 10/14/24 by Missy Harris (she/her) Co-Pastor, Circle of Mercy Congregation I came home from Cape Town, South Africa three weeks ago today. I haven’t even had time to think about and process all that I experienced there. It feels like 17...

Forgiveness might not be the most popular topic, but we think you'll enjoy listening to this conversation about forgiveness!

Please enjoy this year's Christmas message! This episode features the church mice and their adventures on the Lighted Holiday Parade Float.

"Christian Nationalism" is a term that you may have heard lately. We'll talk about what it is, what it isn't, and how to recognize it!

In this podcast, we take a look at suffering: how it feels, what it's like, and ways to be with someone in pain. ****Please take a minute to read this special note from Laura: "The artist was showing his work in a museum in Mexico City. When I first saw it, I asked him why it was hung differently. He told me he created it during a very dark time in his life. I burst into to tears and left...

Happy Easter! We hope you enjoy this special Easter episode.

Speaking in tongues -- Have you ever heard it? Have you ever experienced it? What do you think about it? Nancy and Amy explore all these questions and more in this episode of Passing the Peace.

We hope you enjoy this Christmas edition of Passing the Peace. And we also hope you enjoy the musical treat at the very end. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you.            .

This episode is great for anyone who might be going through a tough time. You'll learn about hope for the future, the experience of feeling overwhelmed, and the beauty of the serenity prayer.

We'll let the title speak for itself! ;-)

Have you ever heard of a Proverbs 31 Wife? It's a thing. In this episode, we explore how Proverbs 31 has been used (by some) as a standard for women, and we'll also explore what the text actually says.     

In this episode, we explore the strange story of Genesis 15, and we talk about the war in Ukraine        .

It's an Easter episode! Of course you can listen any time of the year, but we thought we'd release this one close to Easter so that you can enjoy it with the season. In this episode, you'll hear about vaccines, the church mice, the empty tomb, and Easter eyes. 

We can be fooled by things like big buildings, parking lots full of cars, impressive websites, or anything that seems generally popular. But if those are the kinds of things that can deceive us, what are the things we SHOULD consider? How can we find depth and meaning? And what are the signs that might be helpful when looking for a church, a spiritual practice, or any kind of organization we might...

Please enjoy this year's Christmas message. And stay safe out there, friends! It's starting to get weird again. 

You've probably heard a lot about abortion, but here's a theological take that you may find interesting! 

In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to be depleted and how to build our spiritual reserves.

In this episode, we talk about God as Mother, the 23rd Psalm, and three questions that affect your life.