Artisan Church Podcast

Knowing about God’s resurrecting power is like having a “treasure in clay jars”: a priceless truth that is held in a fragile vessel. It is true of us, too: we are fragile, especially after the year we’ve had—but we are priceless to God. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent and Easter: Life After Suffering ”

The sophisticated take on the Palm Sunday crowd in Jerusalem is that they were cheering the wrong type of king, that they were fickle and misinformed. But let’s not let our sophistication prevent us from offering our heartfelt praise. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent and Easter: Life After Suffering ”

The prophet Jeremiah proclaims God’s promise to the people of a new covenant. This powerful word of hope can take on deeper meaning for us as we anticipate better days ahead. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent and Easter: Life After Suffering ”

These are not unprecedented times. How the church has responded throughout time can help us understand the role we have to play in the world today. Speaker: Dr. Kristen Brown Part of the series “ Lent and Easter: Life After Suffering ”

Jesus's ministry upset many people, especially those who were deeply invested in the religious and economic status quo. When they challenged him, he predicted his own death—and foreshadowed the destruction of the temple. Would we be willing to tear down our own temples if we knew we could raise them up to something new? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent and Easter: Life A...

When Jesus began to speak openly about the suffering he would endure, one of his followers rebuked him. But Jesus told him in no uncertain terms that suffering would be part of the bargain: not just for Jesus, but for anyone who would follow him. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent and Easter: Life After Suffering ”

There is no better foundation for our endeavor to find life in the midst of our suffering than the idea that Christ himself suffered for all , that even in death, every person could be made alive in spirit. And although our circumstances are beyond our control, making a godly response to them is something we can all work toward. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent and Easter: Li...

We examine one of the most mystical—and mystifying!—passages of the New Testament. And once again, we hear the Voice naming Jesus the Beloved Son. Speaker: Rev. Matthew Nickoloff Part of the series “ Epiphany 2021 ”

Isaiah 40:31 says, “those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength.” Today, we will practice a particular kind of waiting on God, trusting that the prayer and reflection will renew our strength. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Epiphany 2021 ”

When we become free in Christ, it is very tempting to force our newfound knowledge on those around us. But this does them no good; it only ever leads to destruction. May we never wound others with our own redemption. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Epiphany 2021 ”

When God speaks—through a prophet or through the ministry of Jesus—the people who decide and act quickly are the ones who make it into the stories that last. What is God saying to you today? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Epiphany 2021 ”

God knows each of us intimately. It is in knowing us that God calls each of us to something bigger than ourselves. And if scripture is any indication, this calling is likely to happen before we even know God! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Epiphany 2021 ”

In the story of Jesus being baptized, we read of a voice coming from heaven—the same Voice that spoke the world into being and has the power to shake its foundation. What does the Voice say to Jesus? To us? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Epiphany 2021 ”

In John 1 we read “the Word became flesh and lived among us”. This is a crucial truth of the gospel, but it won’t take on its full meaning unless we understand what is meant by two key words in the passage. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Christmas 2020 ”

We think about what 2020 was like as people of faith, and we look ahead in faith to 2021. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Christmas 2020 ”

The Magnificat: Mary's powerful and provocative words. As relevant and necessary today as they were two thousand years ago. Speaker: Hannah Vickner Hough Part of the series “ Advent 2020: Ready for a new beginning? ”

Psalm 126 shows us a range of time, with the people both pining for the “good old days” and desperately hoping for a better future. And of course, it was written in the frustrating present—which is when we all live. What’s more: we have great power (and responsibility) in this present time. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent 2020: Ready for a new beginning? ”

“God’s time is not our time.” In one sense, this aphorism is a helpful truth. But in another sense, it can lead us to become complacent, missing out on the incredible responsibility we have been given to “hasten the coming of the day of God.” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent 2020: Ready for a new beginning? ”

This week's Advent passages give us words for a wide range of religious expression: desperate pleading for God’s presence to burst onto the scene, steadfast belief in God’s faithfulness, and lots in between. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent 2020: Ready for a new beginning? ”

We've all heard the axiom: it's a marathon, not a sprint . If this is true about the life of faith, then we will need to draw upon the resources of our beloved community to make it to the finish line. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Community+: Multiplying Our Values ”

Many of us have a moment of seeing something truly amazing and wishing someone else had been there to see it. Let’s share some stories and gaze on the majesty of God together. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Community+: Multiplying Our Values ”

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So it makes sense that we can see more beauty when we look for it together! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Community+: Multiplying Our Values ”

We take a break from the Community+ concept this week to discuss items of current importance: the upcoming presidential election and our plan for partially reopening Artisan in November. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Community+: Multiplying Our Values ”

Our church has continued to partner with local justice-oriented organizations during the pandemic. This will be an update on those partnerships. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Community+: Multiplying Our Values ”

Just as recognizing biblical examples of negative feelings is an important way to validate our humanness, so recognizing examples of hope is an important way to be drawn out into God’s good intent for humanity. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Community-X: Relationships in Exile and Exodus ”