The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Podcast

Fr Michael Mills preaches from Ezekiel 18, examining how in all situations we are called to move toward God and work for him.  Sermon | "That is Unfair" | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | September 27th, 2026 

Pastor Melody Shobe preaches on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20 and contrasts two different visions of seeing money. She explains how God gives to us generously even in the midst of our work. Sermon | Two Visions of Money: The Economy of Man and The Economy of God | Pastor Melody Shobe | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | September 20th, 2026 

Fr Michael Mills preaches from Matthew 18:21-35 and looks at Jesus's parable of the Unforgiving Servant. Fr Mills asks us to appreciate the high standard of forgiveness that Jesus sets and how we are to emulate him. Sermon | Forgiveness and Living like Christ | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | September 13th, 2026 

Pastor Melody Shobe preaches from Matthew 18:15-20 and explores how Jesus taught his followers to handle disagreement with one another, and what that means for Christian community.  Sermon | Disagreement and Community in the Church | Pastor Melody Shobe | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | September 6th, 2026 

Dr. Terry Flowers, Headmaster & Executive Director of the St. Philip's School and Community Center, preaches about the role that God's grace plays in transformation, and how it has impacted and changed South Dallas over the decades.  Sermon | "Grace Turns Waiting to Witness" | Dr Terry Flowers | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | August 30th, 2026 

Fr Mills preaches from Romans and asks how we can mirror Paul's disposition on how to be open to new thoughts about God and other people, and how that brings about new paths and opportunities for us to use our abilities for God.  Sermon | Being Open to God and People | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | August 23rd, 2026 

Fr Michael Mills wrestles with the intriguing and difficult passage of the faith of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15, and looks over the arch of the history of redemption to see how we are all called to be a part of that story. Sermon | The Faith of a Canaanite Woman | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | August 16th, 2026 

Fr Eric Liles explores the relationship between fear and faith, and preaches on the story of Peter stepping out on the water to try and meet Jesus.  Sermon | Stepping Out in Faith | Fr Eric Liles | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | August 9th, 2026 

Pastor Melody Shobe explores the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, and how we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to meet the needs of those around us and how we can all partake in the spiritual feast of communion. Sermon | "What's for Dinner?" | Pastor Melody Shobe | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | August 2nd, 2026 

Fr Mills preaches from Romans 8, and looks at the irrepressible prayers of the Spirit and our place in the story of Christ's redemption of the world.  Sermon | "Who will separate us from the love of Christ?" | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | July 26th, 2026

Fr Michael Mills preaches on Romans 8 and explores creation, God's purposes for humanity within creation, and how it ties to God's redemption. Sermon | Creation and the Story of Redemption | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | July 19th, 2026

On the anniversary of Good Shepherd's founding, Fr Michael Mills preaches on the role of the church in the world, and how we are called to live for each other and for God.  Sermon | Living into the Church's Story | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | July 12th, 2026 

Fr Tom Hotchkiss preaches from Matthew 11, and looks at how Jesus eases our burdens and brings those who follow Him true freedom.  Sermon | "Perfect Freedom" | Fr Tom Hotchkiss | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | July 5th, 2026

Sermon | The Life-long Journey of Studying God's Word | Pastor Melody Shobe | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | June 21st, 2026

Mtr Stephanie Moncrieff preaches about the call that Christians have to be hospitable to those around us, and how we mimic Christ when we do so.  Sermon | The Christian Call to Hospitality | Mtr Stephanie Moncrieff | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | June 28th, 2026

Fr Eric Liles looks at Matthew and examines how Jesus instructs the disciples to live out their faith.  Sermon | Following in Jesus's Footsteps | Fr Eric Liles | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | June 14th, 2026

Fr Mills preaches on the qualities of love, how it reflects who we are, the difficulty of practicing it, and the type of love that God calls us toward. Sermon | "Who Do You Love?" | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | May 31st, 2026 

Fr Michael Mills looks at the story of Pentecost and traces other occurrences of God appearing as fire and wind in the Old Testament. Fr Mills then examines how this ties into sharing the gospel and how we can be a part of showing God's love in the world.  Sermon | Fire, Wind and the Presence of the Lord | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | May 24th, 2026 

Fr Eric Liles preaches on the ascension of Jesus Christ, and how Jesus's words after his resurrection inform how we should live out our lives today. Sermon | It Begins with the Resurrection | Fr Eric Liles | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | May 17th, 2026 

On this Mother's Day, Fr Michael Mills preaches on the maternal nature of God, and what that means for how He cares for us.  Sermon | The Motherly Attributes of God | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | May 10th, 2026 

Mtr Moncrieff preaches on the importance of knowing 'who' more than 'what' when it comes to being a Christian. We are to seek out Jesus in relationship, not simply just know about him.  Sermon | Knowing God is Relational | Mother Stephanie Moncrieff | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | May 3rd, 2026 

Fr Michael Mills explores the significance of the term, shepherd, in the ancient and biblical worlds, and how as the Good Shepherd, Jesus calls us to shepherd the people around us and acknowledge when we need to be shepherded.  Sermon | The Role of the Shepherd | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | April 26th, 2026 

Fr Michael Mills preaches on how church is place of communion with other followers of Christ and a place of communion with God, and how that influences our lives and draws us to God.  Sermon | "Church is a Place of Encounter" | Fr Michael Mills | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | April 19th, 2026 

Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, Fr Lawton, preaches about the new life that Christians are given through the grace of God and how it ties to the meaning of baptism and the significance of Confirmation. Sermon | New Life in Christ | The Right Rev'd Fraser Lawton | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | April 12th, 2026