Artisan Church Podcast

The biblical story opens with the creation of a very good world which quickly plummets in a downward spiral brought on by human sin and violence. God intervenes in Genesis 12 by calling Abram into a radical journey of trust and blessing that will ultimately lead to creation’s renewal. On this second Sunday in Lent, we will explore the trajectory of Abram’s call and how God’s promises to Abram give...

On the first Sunday in Lent, we ponder how confession moves us from “wasting away through groaning” to “shouts of joy” by drawing us into the free gift of God’s grace. Speaker: Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent 2017 ”

Jesus assures his disciples that they will not be left as orphans even when he has physically departed from earth. He promises the Holy Spirit: variously named as Comforter, Advocate, Helper, one who walks alongside. While these are all potent images of relationship, Christ goes on to describe how the believer is swept into the divine “communion” of the Trinity by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit...

In a very special message developed collaboratively at the all church retreat, we look at Jesus’ powerful statement, “If you know me, you will know my Father also”. NOTE: only one service this Sunday, at 11 a.m. Speaker: Scott Austin Part of the series “ Journeying with John: Signs of Faith, Part Nine ”

In this passage, Jesus gives the disciples a “new” commandment: love one another. As we seek to apply this commandment to our world today, we will consider a very special opportunity to address an immediate need in Rochester’s refugee community. Speaker: Scott Austin Part of the series “ Journeying with John: Signs of Faith, Part Nine ”

The account of Jesus identifying Judas as the one who will betray him is heartbreaking—but it contains a hidden beauty that will break our hearts in a different way. Speaker: Scott Austin Part of the series “ Journeying with John: Signs of Faith, Part Nine ”

After a summary of the Bible’s call to care for orphans, we are joined by an Artisan family who is in the process of adopting a child from a local agency. They will share about their experience and the insight it has given them into the need in our community. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin with Anna and Pat McDermott Part of the series “ Widows and Orphans: The call to care for the marginalized ”

After a summary of the Bible’s call to care for widows, we are joined by Dr. Dallas Nelson, a geriatrician with wonderful insight into the needs of the elderly in our community. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin with Dr. Dallas Nelson Part of the series “ Widows and Orphans: The call to care for the marginalized ”

We return to Baber African Methodist Episcopal Church for an inspiring joint worship experience on a momentous day! (550 Meigs Street, one service at 10am.) Part of the series “ 2017: Looking back, looking ahead ”

An overview of what is likely coming our way in 2017, and how we can be faithful to God’s call in the months ahead. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ 2017: Looking back, looking ahead ”

A review of the challenges and many blessings Artisan experienced in the past year, and how we saw God at work among us. (Note that we have ONLY one service at 11:00 this week.) Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ 2017: Looking back, looking ahead ”

At 4pm on Christmas Eve, we will gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus in joyful worship: Christmas hymns led by a full band, candlelight, a homily, and Communion. All are welcome, including family and neighborhood visitors! (Note there will be no Sunday morning service on Christmas Day.) Part of the series “ Advent 2016: Advent and Christmas Eve 2016 ”

One of the hardest truths to accept is that we are complicit in the brokenness of the world. But confession sets us free because it is a form of truth-speaking and because it humbles us, truly preparing us for the work of God in our lives. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent 2016: Advent and Christmas Eve 2016 ”

Noticing Jesus at work in our world today requires spiritual discernment, just as it did during his earthly ministry. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent 2016: Advent and Christmas Eve 2016 ”

When we learn of the Advent of Jesus, we respond in prayer. Our prayer may be joyful, mournful, or even full of doubt. But we pray . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent 2016: Advent and Christmas Eve 2016 ”

In the book of Deuteronomy, Yahweh commands the Israelites to establish cities of refuge for people who were being unjustly pursued for accidental offenses. What would it look like for the church to be a modern day city of refuge ? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Second Law: The Book of Deuteronomy From a Christian Perspective ”

When Jesus said “The poor you will always have with you”, he was referring to a passage from Deuteronomy. But the real message of that quotation has been widely misunderstood, and it may surprise you. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Second Law: The Book of Deuteronomy From a Christian Perspective ”

As this contentious political season draws to a close, we ponder what it means to be God’s people. Who rules us? How do we live as good citizens of our own country while remembering our allegiance is to Jesus? And what does it mean to be “God’s chosen people” in our world today? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Second Law: The Book of Deuteronomy From a Christian Perspective ”

Throughout the book of Deuteronomy, one command rings out again and again: listen. In this kid-friendly sermon, we’ll explore the idea of paying attention to what God is doing around us. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Second Law: The Book of Deuteronomy From a Christian Perspective ”

One of the recurring themes in Moses’s address to the people of Israel is the warning that if they are disobedient, they will be no better than the Egyptians who had enslaved them. This type of comparison to Israel’s enemies is common in the Hebrew Bible, and it encourages us to consider where we see ourselves in these comparisons. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Second Law:...

The clear and passionate prohibition against idolatry, which is found in the Ten Commandments and then repeated throughout Deuteronomy, is a foundational idea for understanding the rest of the book. But what does it mean for us today? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Second Law: The Book of Deuteronomy From a Christian Perspective ”

A central theme in Deuteronomy is remembrance. Time after time, Moses tells the people to remember what God has done, and not to forget the covenant they had made. These dozens of reminders set up all the other themes in the book, and they ought to inspire us to remember our own stories with God. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ The Second Law: The Book of Deuteronomy From a Chris...

Mixtape 2016 concludes with an old school hip-hop artist and pastor from the Bronx, Efrain “Brother E” Alicea, who will perform and discuss how the roots of hip-hop affected his faith and calling. Speaker: Brother E Part of the series “ Mixtape 2016: Music for the heart, soul, and mind ”

Accomplished jazz guitarists Greg Wachala and Mel Henderson join us to perform and demonstrate improvisation, one of the best metaphors for how to live a life of faith in Jesus. Speaker: Greg Wachala and Mel Henderson Part of the series “ Mixtape 2016: Music for the heart, soul, and mind ”

Few musical genres are better at telling our stories than Americana. We explore the theme of “story” with bluegrass and Americana artists The Crooked North Duo, and ponder the idea of the Bible as the story of God’s people. Speaker: The Crooked North Duo Part of the series “ Mixtape 2016: Music for the heart, soul, and mind ”