Fishers for People

Be Connected

Religion EN ↓ 222 episodes

A conversation on faith, society and culture through the eyes of two Indiana pastors.

Author

Fishers for People

Category

Religion

Podcast website

fishersumc.org

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

S4 E23. The Earthly Tabernacle of the Israelites 02.06.2025

Mark Ellcessor & Ben Greenbaum continue their exploration of the book of Hebrews. Today they discuss the earthly tabernacle used by the Israelites in the Old Testament.

S4 E22. A Better Hope and a Better Covenant 26.05.2025

Mark Ellcessor & Ben Greenbaum continue their exploration of the book of Hebrews. Today they explore the Better Hope and Better Covenant promised by Christ.

S4 E21. Living with Diligence 19.05.2025

Mark Ellcessor & Ben Greenbaum continue their exploration of the book of Hebrews. Today they look at the challenge to a diligent pursuit of our life in Christ.

S4 E20. The Source of Eternal Salvation 12.05.2025

Mark Ellcessor & Ben Greenbaum continue their exploration of the book of Hebrews. Today they discuss the eternal salvation brought to us by Jesus.

S4 E19. A Sabbath Rest for God’s People 06.05.2025

Mark Ellcessor & Ben Greenbaum continue their exploration of the book of Hebrews. Today they look at the concept of Sabbath Rest that Jesus invites us into with Him.

S4 E18. Sharing Humanity with the Son of God 29.04.2025

Mark Ellcessor & Ben Greenbaum launch a deep dive into the book of Hebrews. We begin by discussing the humanity of Jesus in Hebrews 2.

S4 E17. The Great Commission 22.04.2025

Special guest Martha FrizLanger and Mark Ellcessor discuss the Great Commission Jesus gave to His followers to make disciples.

S4 E16. The Crucifixion of Christ 15.04.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor discuss the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ.

S4 E15. Peter’s Denial of Jesus 08.04.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor talk about Peter’s denial that he even knew Jesus at His darkest hour.

S4 E14. Being Prepared for Christ’s Return 01.04.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor talk about the importance of being prepared for the return of Christ.

S4 E13. Hypocrisy: The Bane of Religious Existence 25.03.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor talk about the thing Jesus hated as much as anything – hypocrisy.

S4 E12. Making Excuses and Being Excused 18.03.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor discuss the parable of the Wedding Banquet, and what it says about responding to God’s invitation.

S4 E11. The Last Will Be First 11.03.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor discuss the story of the workers in the vineyard, and what it teaches us about salvation and life with Christ

S4 E10. The Unforgiving Servant 03.03.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor discuss the story of the unforgiving servant, and the implications it has for us as we live out our faith.

S4 E9. Jesus and the Religious Leaders of His Day 24.02.2025

Ben Greenbaum and Mark Ellcessor discus how Jesus’ ministry challenged and was challenged by the religious leaders of His day.

S4 E8. The Expansive Healing Ministry of Jesus 17.02.2025

Lisa Ellcessor and Martha Friz-Langer look at how Jesus ministry of healing was growing and spreading at incredible rates.

S4 E7. Trouble on the Homefront 10.02.2025

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at a time when Jesus was rejected by his hometown people.

S4 E6. Crowding in on Jesus 04.02.2025

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at how people crowded around Jesus and followed Him everywhere.

S4 E5. Workers for the Harvest 27.01.2025

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at Jesus’ call for people to be workers in His harvest for souls.

S4 E4. The Cost of Following Jesus 20.01.2025

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at what Jesus said it will cost you to be a follower of Him.

S4 E3. Bearing Good Fruit 13.01.2025

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look a the call to bear good fruit with our everyday lives.

S4 E2. Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets 02.01.2025

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum discuss Jesus’ statement that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets.

Season 4 Intro 19.12.2024

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum open this year’s 43-week podcast by taking a look at what’s coming for the 2025 season.

S4 E1. The Ministry of John the Baptist with Jesus 19.12.2024

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum open this year’s 43-week podcast with a look at the Gospel of Matthew’s account of John the Baptist’s ministry with Jesus.

BONUS Episode: Live Old Testament Q&A 06.12.2024

Today's bonus episode was recorded live before a congregation at Fishers United Methodist Church. Pastors Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum answered randomly selected questions about the Old Testament. These questions were submitted by parishioners earlier in the week.

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