Artisan Church Podcast

The third, final, and most important movement of the spiritual life structures our relationship with God. “The greatest obstacle to our entering into that profound dimension of life where our prayer takes place is our all-pervasive illusion of immortality.” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Reaching Out: Three Movements of the Spiritual Life ”

The second movement forms the basis of our relationship to others. “It is our vocation to convert the enemy into a guest and to create the free and fearless space where brotherhood and sisterhood can be formed and fully experienced.” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Reaching Out: Three Movements of the Spiritual Life ”

Nouwen’s first movement of the spiritual life deals with our relationship to ourselves. “Instead of running away from our loneliness… we have to protect it and turn it into a fruitful solitude.” Speaker: Autumn Gallegos Greenwich Part of the series “ Reaching Out: Three Movements of the Spiritual Life ”

Another false dichotomy that persists in our culture is that between the spiritual and the material. The historic church rejected this separation of the body and the soul as heresy. We aim to respond to Jesus’ Great Commandment by loving God with all that he made us: body and spirit, soul and strength. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Loving God, the Jesus Way: Heart & Mind, S...

Too often, we set up a false dichotomy between feeling and thought, between emotion and reason. Loving God the Jesus way requires with all we are , in both our hearts and in our minds. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Loving God, the Jesus Way: Heart & Mind, Soul & Strength ”

God has given us the ministry of reconciliation, but what is reconciliation? Why is reconciliation important for the church to pursue? Could an understanding of God as a Reconciler help us live out our faith beyond our walls in a way that brings healing to relationships broken across ethnic group lines? Speaker: Special guest: Rev. Judy Davis Part of the series “ Speaking of God: Metaphors and ana...

The most familiar term for God in common speech and prayer is “Father,” and there are indeed many references in the Bible to God as our father. It may be surprising to some people to learn that there are also many biblical references to God as a mother. This parental language can be deeply moving for us, and not always in positive ways. What does it mean to think of God as our parent? Speaker: Pas...

The biblical authors refer to God with many personal metaphors, and these can be even more helpful in understanding God, who is our King, our friend, our judge, our shepherd, and more. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Speaking of God: Metaphors and analogies for the divine ”

Although we often understand God best as personally close to us, many biblical authors rely on an understanding of nature to convey their descriptions of God. These “natural object” metaphors are very accessible and can be deeply meaningful to us. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Speaking of God: Metaphors and analogies for the divine ”

The second half of the discussion described in the preceding passage ends with a shocking statement by Jesus, a cliffhanger for when we return to the book of John next. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Four: Experiencing John’s Gospel ”

After the miraculous feeding of five thousand people, Jesus has a long and fascinating discussion with his followers about their motivations for seeking him and his identity as “the bread from heaven.” This week, we’re looking at the first part of that discussion. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Four: Experiencing John’s Gospel ”

Twice in this story (which contains the fifth “sign of faith,”) John tells us that Jesus’ disciples try to “take him” but are unable to do so. Apparently, then, it is possible to pursue Jesus without being in accord with his will. This story may hold some clues about how we can reconcile this paradox of faith. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Four: Experiencin...

The feeding of 5,000 people is one of Jesus’ most famous miracles—and the fourth of the seven “signs of faith” in John’s gospel. What new thing can we learn from this familiar story and Jesus’ instruction to “gather up the fragments”? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Four: Experiencing John’s Gospel ”

Traditional scripture readings in several different languages, and personal sharing from the people of Artisan Church. Part of the series “ Pentecost: 2013 ”

The early Christians began to live out a radical form of justice as they sought to apply the teachings and follow the example of Jesus. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Justice Rolls Down: The Bible’s many words on justice ”

These words simply mean “good news” and “the ending.” The New Testament calls us to strive for justice in our “Already/Not Yet” reality. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Justice Rolls Down: The Bible’s many words on justice ”

The prophets of Israel called God’s people back to justice in vivid, visceral language, warning of dire consequences for religious people who neglect the poor. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Justice Rolls Down: The Bible’s many words on justice ”

We pause from our survey of justice in the Bible to celebrate new faith and new life with our Artisan family as several people publicly proclaim their commitment to Jesus in baptism! After the baptisms, there will be a brief sermon about of the meaning of baptism for adults and children. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Justice Rolls Down: The Bible’s many words on justice ”

The call to justice was initiated in creation, reiterated after the fall, and deeply embedded in the law of Moses. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Justice Rolls Down: The Bible’s many words on justice ”

Celebrate the holiest day of the year with your church family! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent 2013: Penitence and preparation ”

Speaker: Guest speaker Barb Bushart Part of the series “ Lent 2013: Penitence and preparation ”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent 2013: Penitence and preparation ”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent 2013: Penitence and preparation ”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent 2013: Penitence and preparation ”