Saint Paul’s Pod

Are we truly made in the image of God? How can we ensure that our talents are used to uplift and not to manipulate? In a world obsessed with reputation and wealth, what does it mean to kneel in humility? We can strive to live out our purpose with unwavering faith, just as Jesus did. Together, let's resist the conformity of worldly ways and remain steadfast in our divine identity.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if we paused long enough to let curiosity lead us? In a world where answers are often demanded instantly, this podcast invites you to embrace the journey of asking questions and seeking deeper understanding. God’s grace isn’t for show—it's a gift waiting to be explored.

God commands us to love one another. We must remain faithful to that commandment. We should also reject power over, and embrace power for others. By using our power to give to others, we are living God's will. 

When the kingdom of God arrives, even institutions face the existential question of whether to resist or to join the ragged blessed company of the transformed following along in Jesus’ wake. And we must be vigilant, that defending an institution we value does not blind us to the unauthorized, scandalous, disruptive work of grace. Christ moves among us with no credentials but himself and his work,...

The outrageous mercy and generosity of God are for us. The outrageous mercy and generosity of God are for others. God’s scale of generosity is not bound by our expectations, requirements or judgements. What might feel too late to us and to the world may be perfectly on time for God.  

The church runs on forgiveness. Forgiveness is not one practice among many for the Christian community of faith. It is not a menu option that we might choose from time to time. It is woven into the very fabric, the foundation, the bedrock of the community. A church that has forgotten how to forgive is a community that has ceased to be a Christian church.

b God calls us to be gentle on the person and hard on the conflict. Gentleness, vulnerability and patience allow a heart to transform. Grace is a conduit for a liberated soul, giving you the freedom to fly. Do our part in love and leave the rest to God.

We are called to give our lives away in a thousand small ways as we follow Jesus: feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, welcoming the stranger, befriending the lonely, speaking the truth even when it is hard or dangerous, giving up our Sunday morning to make it easier for others to worship the way they need to. Jesus has shown us that true life is not a finite resource to be hoarded. It is a gi...

Bringing our gifts together in Christ is what makes the church. Church is not a building but a people. We who are many, are one body in Christ, like an orchestra playing individual instruments coming together to play a beautiful symphony. We need each other to live in unity under God. We are stronger together as one. The church is a collective unit functioning to represent Jesus on earth. When Jes...

God is welcoming new members into his community as additions, not replacements. The grace of God is a bottomless well, an ever expanding universe. His kingdom is open to all who maintain justice and peace. Amen

No two storms are the same and it's impossible to prevent or predict them. During difficult times, seek God’s kingdom. God provides peace, unity and purpose amidst the storm. We pray, “Gracious God, grant us the eyes and heart to see and recognize your miracles in all we do. Bless us with an unspeakable peace so that all of our being humbles to your majesty.”

God’s banquet table offers life, grace, and spiritual healing, while King Herod’s table represents worldly power, selfishness and violence.   Choose the eucharist over the feast, life instead of power, and be healed and fulfilled with God.  

If God is for us then who can be against us? The Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. When life gives us questions we cannot answer, we look to God's unshakeable love.  We know the story ends with God reconciling the world. His kingdom will come.

Why isn't God fixing the world? We may want to bring justice into our own hands. But Jesus teaches its not up to us to remove the weeds from the wheat.  It is not up to us to decide who is worthy. God, the Great Gardener will decide. We can focus on our mission to make disciples of all nations, loving god and loving people.

Jesus shares the good news through the Parable of the Sower. God is free from our worldly obsession with success. God the Sower spreads grace, wreaklessly cultivating joy and peace. 

Father Biddy returns and discusses the freedom we can appreciate because of God. He is your praise. God is greater than all, high and lofty. God's attention is directed to those lowly and left out. By living God’s desires and hopes for us, we are free. The sun shines on all with no room for partiality. Let us rejoice.

Especially during election years, we see the manipulation tactics of advertising on display. Marketers call you to action by appealing to your self-interest. To the contrast, Jesus calls us to take up our crosses. But choosing Jesus, you can become whole. Jesus is love, and love is more powerful than any worldly interest. Surrender to Jesus and discover holistic healing and an abundant life.

Our faith is only as strong as our belief. And our belief is as strong as our actions. To become closer in relationship with God, focus on relentless faith. God is sovereign AND love. Walk in faith so God’s will can be done on earth as it is in heaven.

On Trinity Sunday, Reverend Bob Dolen preached about the Holy Trinity. God is one, God is a unity and God is 3 persons, all equal and inseparable. How exactly does this work? We may want to perform a systematic analysis to try and make sense of the Holy Trinity. But we can embrace the mystery for direction. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are an inseparable unity. If we have the indwelling of the...

Pentecost is the church's birthday...so we party! What do we need for a party? An invitation: God invites all race and nation and that means EVERYBODY! Presents: He asks for our presence. Give of yourself to bring peace to this earth. The Feast of Pentecost invites us to embrace our beliefs with great conviction and welcome the spiritual phenomenon of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. Awaken us!

We celebrated Senior Sunday with our graduating seniors. One of our amazing high school seniors, Kennedy, preached the sermon. She shared her experiences and finding comfort in Jesus. Congratulations to all graduates.  Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  

Death is scary for us all. Jesus spoke as the comforter and encourager. "I am the way, the truth and the life." Jesus says to follow him and not fear. Perfect love casts out fear. and Jesus loves us perfectly. Jesus continues to encourage through compassion and love. 

This week we ask ourselves, "what story are we living into?" What God does among us and through us is the story of God redeeming the world. We don't have to defeat the empire. We must tell the story of love, life and hope.      Open the eyes of our heart, Lord. Let us have faith and taste the honey.

The 2nd Sunday of Easter Mother Dunn talks faith. Peter’s words about faith show us that sometimes we must have countercultural beliefs. We must face social and moral chaos with faith. Death could not hold Jesus. The resurrection holds up a mirror to remind us that we have been emboldened to exercise our faith We must never allow ourselves to get caught up in the despair of today and lose the brig...

Run with fear and great joy! Christ is Risen! The first witnesses to the resurrection ran with fear and great joy. The new world came as Jesus defied death and exposed the frailty of the empire.   The world has been redeemed, and the power of those who live by death is empty. Just as Mary and Mary ran with fear and great joy, we must live the same way. There is great need and great conflict, but w...