A Different Door

In this episode of A Different Door, the “Reimagine Advent” series continues with love repurposed. Through Matthew 1:18–25, we explore Joseph’s compassion and courage as he allows God to reshape his plans and chooses grace over judgment.

What would real peace look like — not just the absence of conflict, but a restoration of hope and purpose? In this episode of our Reimagine Advent series, we explore that question by reflecting on Isaiah 2:1-5 — a vision of a world where nations beat swords into plowshares, and war gives way to justice and unity.

In this final week of our More Than Welcome series, we explore what advocacy really means—how listening, using our gifts and making space for others can become acts of faithful hospitality.

In week three of More Than Welcome, we explore what it means to make space — for God, for others, and for ourselves. Through Acts 10–11, we see how the early church learned that God’s welcome stretches wider than expected. This episode invites you to reflect on belonging, inclusion, and the courage to create room for what God is doing.

Join Laura Echols-Richter and Jennifer Brad on our 150th episode as they explore the power and complexity of forgiveness through the story of Saul’s transformation in Acts. Together, they reflect on fear, healing, and Desmond Tutu’s Fourfold Path of Forgiveness—reminding us that letting go isn’t weakness but courage. This episode invites listeners to stop throwing stones and start building bridges...

This month, we begin our new sermon series, More Than Welcome. In this episode, we celebrate All Saints Sunday and welcome Rev. Carol Montgomery for a heartfelt conversation on belonging, generosity, and what it means to be the kind of church that truly sees and embraces one another.

In the final week of our Stranger Things sermon series, we talk about one of scripture’s most mysterious and unsettling stories — the “handwriting on the wall” in Daniel 5. When King Belshazzar throws a wild feast and desecrates the holy vessels from God’s temple, a disembodied hand appears and writes a cryptic message that Daniel must interpret. Through laughter, relatable stories, and modern par...

In this episode, we explore the biblical story of Balaam and his talking donkey, emphasizing how God often speaks through unexpected sources. It challenges listeners to be more attentive to God's presence in their daily lives, even in ordinary or strange circumstances.

In one of the Bible’s most troubling stories, Christopher and Karyl unpack Jephthah’s tragic vow and reveal how it warns us against transactional faith — reminding us that God’s love is never earned but freely given.

Using the story of the Parable of the Good Samaritan and a playful reference to Bluey, we reflect on what it means to see others not as strangers, but as part of one global family.

In this episode, we wrestle with what it really means to accept God’s will — even when it doesn’t match our own. We explore how trust, surrender, and faith can shape our journey when life doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re wrestling with disappointment, change, or hope deferred, join us for honest reflection, encouragement, and a renewed sense of surrender.

This episode explores the difference between surface questions and honest seeking. The conversation reflects on faith that welcomes curiosity, depth, and sincerity.

This episode examines influence shaped by intention and integrity. The conversation reflects on authenticity, responsibility, and faithful leadership.

This episode explores courage rooted in faith rather than fearlessness. The conversation reflects on faithfulness, resilience, and trusting God amid challenge.

This episode reflects on creativity as a gift from God. The conversation explores imagination, expression, and faithful participation in God’s ongoing work.

This episode explores curiosity as a spiritual posture. The conversation reflects on asking questions, remaining open, and encountering God through wonder.

This episode reflects on compassion as an active expression of faith. The conversation explores empathy, presence, and responding to others with grace.

This episode centers on guidance, patience, and shared understanding. The conversation explores how faith grows through listening, accompaniment, and honest questions.

This episode uses story and imagination to explore trust, risk, and perseverance. The conversation reflects on faith that releases control and journeys forward with hope.

This episode uses story and imagination to explore fear, courage, and transformation. The conversation reflects on what faith reveals when fear is confronted.

This episode explores faith through longing, vision, and hope. The conversation reflects on listening for God’s call and trusting what cannot yet be seen.

This episode reflects on grief, loss, and the depth of human sorrow. The conversation explores God’s presence in heartbreak and the slow work of healing.

This episode explores moments when faith leads into uncertainty. The conversation reflects on calling, doubt, and trusting God amid unexpected turns.

This episode centers on faith practiced in the present moment. The conversation reflects on patience, perseverance, and trusting God step by step.

This episode reflects on prayer, relationship, and trust through the words Jesus taught. The conversation explores intimacy with God and faith shaped by dependence.