The Cutting Room Podcast

What happens when you get everything you ever wanted, only to realize it still isn't enough? In this episode,  Pastor Alex and Pastor Beth  dive into Ecclesiastes 2 as they continue our journey through this profound and gritty book of the Bible. Together, they unpack the Teacher’s raw, honest pursuit of meaning through pleasure, wealth, and hard work—and why he ultimately concludes it's...

Crossroads is kicking off a new sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes! Join Alex and Beth as they lay the groundwork for the weeks ahead. In this episode, they dive into the origin of the series, unpack the vital historical context of the "Teacher," explore the book's major themes, and give you a sneak peek at what’s to come. Hit play and get ready for the journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

We're continuing our deep dive into Ecclesiastes. Join Alex and Jeff as they unpack Ecclesiastes 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Where did Paul's Macedonian journey begin? Let's talk about how the Holy Spirit moved Paul into the perfect place to take the Gospel into Macedonia and eventually into Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Beth recently traveled to Greece and Turkey to retrace Paul’s second missionary journey into Macedonia—the pivotal expansion that spread the Gospel into Europe. We’ve invited her to share highlights from her trip and the insights she gained along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What does the book of James mean when he's asking us to endure trials, temptations, and periods of waiting. Join Pastors Beth and Alex as they explore these ideas and unpack our latest sermon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New month...New series. This week we started our new sermon series called: James: Real Sacrifice, Real Endurance. Join us as Pastor Alex sits down with Pastor Jeff to discuss how James opens up his letter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the next few months we will begin unpacking our Vision, Mission, and Values on our Intergenerational Sundays. Today, Pastors Alex and Beth unpack a little more of what it means to "be committed to His call". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor's Beth & Alex sit down to further unpack the name Alpha & Omega found in Revelation 1, 21, & 22. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is joined by Pastor Jeff to unpack Isaiah 9 and the idea of "Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace" being who Jesus was, not just what He came to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we begin a brand new series: What's In a Name. In today's episode, Alex and Beth unpack a little bit of the process of allowing the Lord to guide as we head into a new sermon series, along with how to begin a new conversation (the names of God) with our congregation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 shows us what it means to maintain trust in God even in the face of terrible injustice. Join us as we walk through Joseph’s story and talk through its implications for us as followers of Jesus today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have had a lot of conversations on Intergenerational Sundays about different components of church life, but  why  do we even bother going to church? Join us as we process this out together!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis Chapters 27-33 are six action-packed chapters through which the nation of Israel derived its name. And it’s through that story that Jesus chooses to challenge  the nation of Israel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis ends with a throwback to the beginning and a foreshadowing of what is to come—Joseph a suffering servant is a glimpse of the suffering servant/king that is to come who will ultimately defeat death and the grave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bible, particularly the OT, contains passages that can be difficult to interpret. Among them is the command for Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, found in Genesis 22. What did the Lord mean by this? Why did he command it? And why didn't Abraham protest? Join us as we wrestle through this challenging text and learn what it has to say about the character of God and its connecti...

God’s promises come with faith on the part of Abraham and Sarah, and on ours—despite the odds, in the face of adversity, and in the midst of waiting. Join Pastors Alex and Beth as they unpack a little more from this familiar passage of scripture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God moved Abram to the Promised Land for a reason; he was working out his story of redemption in a land that granted access for the rest of the world to see. The land was meant to point out what the Lord will do to restore and redeem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pastor Beth and Jeff as they continue the conversation we started last Sunday, September 14th, on Genesis 10 & 11. These chapters present us with a list of Noah’s descendants and the geographical territories they occupied, but how is that connected to the Lord’s actions at the tower in Babel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pastor Beth and Pastor Alex as they continue the conversation we began on Sunday on the story of Noah & the Ark. Genesis is a story of beginnings (i.e., creation, the flood, etc.). And all these beginnings ultimately point to the most important beginning of all—the story of Christ. We can find our way home; exile is not permanent, and the floating coffin is not our legacy. There is hope i...

Genesis 6:1-4 is a mysterious text, and one of the most difficult interpretive passages in the whole Old Testament. Who are the fabled Nephilim? Who are the "sons of God" we see referenced? And what (if anything) is the connection between the two? Join us as we explore these and other questions connected to this challenging set of verses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...