Artisan Church Podcast

Care and concern for the poor begins with an acknowledgement that we are all equal in the essential human dignity that comes from being made by God. Once we learn this lesson, our care flows from interdependence rather than condescension. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Beloved Community: Loving our neighbors as ourselves ”

Got questions about God, the Bible, theology, or life at Artisan? Bring them, ask them, and we’ll talk! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

If the highest heaven cannot contain God, why are God’s people often focused on buildings? From the Temple of Solomon to modern day church buildings, we would do well to remember to keep perspective about the “houses” we build for God. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

The words of scripture continuously call us to be wise . In fact, there is a whole category of books of the Bible called “wisdom” literature! The wisdom literature of the Bible also calls us to fear God. But what does this mean, and is it consistent with the message of Jesus? Answering these questions will require wisdom . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 20...

Where we expect to find God, we often find God absent. Sometimes we are left alone in the silence. In times like these, can we do as the Psalmist says and “Bless God at all times?” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

After Jesus’ miraculous feeding of 5,000 people, he goes away by himself. The crowd follows him, and when they find him, they question him, revealing their true motivations. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

Artisan member Pete Strub will share from the lectionary about King David, moving past the warfare mindset of Christianity and the struggle to maintain a passion for God/Jesus/faith when that happens. Speaker: Pete Strub Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

In Mark 6 we see people gather around Jesus to experience the tangible manifestation of God’s kingdom. In our violent, divisive world, what would it mean to offer the tangible manifestation of God’s kingdom to the world? This week we’ll look at Eph. 2:11–22 and consider what it means to be a living representation of the peaceable kingdom of God. Speaker: Kristen Brown Part of the series “ Ordinary...

The words of the prophet Ezekiel remind us that God can take that which is weak and vulnerable and turn it into something strong and mighty that will provide shelter for others. Take heart and be ready! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

A sermon about David being a leader before he ever had the title and our need to take initiative on the things God calls us to do, even when we doubt our human ability to do so. Struggling does not mean we aren’t effective or obedient! Speaker: Carrie Starr Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

Guest preacher Matthew Nickoloff continues to explore the themes of church and state in the epistle to the Romans, making a compelling argument that the church should not surrender its unique power to the governing authorities, because the church has the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaker: Rev. Matthew Nickoloff Part of the series “ The Church and the Governing Authorities: A Christian r...

In a message that seeks to respond to recent news events, we explore Romans 13. What does it mean to “be subject to the governing authorities” when the governing authorities are acting in a way that seems contradictory to our understanding of God’s will as revealed throughout Scripture? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Church and the Governing Authorities: A Christian response...

A special liturgy and time of sharing for World Refugee Sunday, led by our Social Justice Team and special guests. Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Spring 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

Keeping Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments, but why should we keep it? The Old Testament gives us two different reasons, and Jesus’ teaching offers even more insight. What are we to do? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Spring 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

Got questions about the Bible, theology, church life, or why the early ‘90s are the best era for rock music? Bring them, ask them, and we’ll talk! (Bonus: a sneak peek at the latest design iteration for our expansion project!) Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ordinary Time – Spring 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary ”

Pondering Pentecost as the “birthday” of the Church, and how we mark time in our own community. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrection ”

In the midst of a prayer for the unity of his disciples, Jesus speaks about where the disciples belong, and who they belong to. Before we can consider where to serve God, we have to ask ourselves if we truly belong to God. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrection ”

A special guest message about exploring how to abide in God’s love as we say “Here I am” to the unknown adventures and beginnings God is calling us into. Speaker: Kristin Throckmorton Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrection ”

Perfect love casts out fear . It’s a beautiful sentiment, but unfortunately the opposite can be true: fear can cast out love. What (or who?) are we afraid of? How can we conquer these fears and love in the way of Jesus? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrection ”

Love, love, love. Time and again, Christians are commanded by Jesus to love. And his definition of love could not be easier to understand—or more difficult to put into practice. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrection ”

John writes, “Beloved, we are God’s children now”, which indicates a change of identity from what was in the past for those who have repented. But what of our future ? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrection ”

The early Christians embodied the joy of living in unity, being of one heart and soul, and declaring the revelation of life found in Jesus. We follow the lead of the early church today, baptizing people into the faith of the same Church Jesus founded! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrection ”

What would it look like for the dead things in your life to sit up, put their feet on the floor, test out their new legs and then walk out of the tomb and back into life? I believe in the resurrection of the body and I believe that God’s deepest desire is for us to rise up from our graves and live a resurrected life. Speaker: Judy Howard Peterson Part of the series “ Easter: A Season of Resurrecti...

One of our favorite new traditions at Artisan: a very special kid-centric Palm Sunday celebration! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent: From ashes to celebration ”

We are joined by James Harrington, founder and director of the Ugandan Water Project, for a timely and inspiring message about one way we can stay connected to our foundational value of justice. Speaker: James Harrington Part of the series “ Lent: From ashes to celebration ”