Brooklife Podcast

We’re all on a journey with our faith. Along the way we have to navigate new learning and new understanding and what it means for our beliefs and practices. The early church certainly found themselves in that situation as they pursued Jesus. Timothy had a journey that was steeped in the scriptures and religious tradition, but he was also uniquely positioned with certain experiences, circumstances,...

We land the plane with our Placemaker conversation with the hopes that you will answer God’s call on your life to live to love people into the Kingdom of God. That might seem like too big of a calling for you, but I’ll show you on Sunday that’s not the case. Key Verse: Luke 10:2 These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charg...

This Sunday, we continue to follow God into the Beyond by figuring out what it means to be a Placemaker and how we accomplish it. How we do it actually starts in a counterintuitive place that actually makes sense when you think about it.  Key Verse: Ephesians 4:1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

We unpack more about what it means to be a Placemaker for Jesus. These next few Sundays might just be some of the most important yet for us. Key Verse: Ephesians 4:16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

The church isn't just a place you attend—it's something you are. You are called to be a PLACEMAKER. Not just at 857 S. Rochester Street, but in your home, your office, your neighborhood, and everywhere else you go. Wherever you are, you have the opportunity to bring light into darkness and make ordinary places extraordinary through Christ in you. Are you ready to stop simply attending church and s...

Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18 exposes a dangerous trap that even forgiven people can fall into—and shows us how to avoid inviting judgment on ourselves.

As we look at the Kingdom of God, we are talking Politics! It’s not what you think, but it will be so insightful for us as we seek to live out the Kingdom Here. Now. Key Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it

We continue to learn about Jesus Kingdom and what it looks like living for that Kingdom Here and Now. And here’s the thing, Jesus says many, many religious people get it wrong. Let’s make sure we don’t! Key Verse: Matthew 6:1 “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

Bringing the Kingdom of God Here and Now is going to require us to be changed to reflect a more Jesus way of doing life. It’s not about following rules. It’s about a transformation from the inside out that has the potential to not only change us but this world too. Key Verse:  Matthew 5:45  In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both...

Are you tired of taking the crown back from Jesus? In this powerful message, discover Jesus' radical vision for His Kingdom through the Beatitudes.  Key Verse: Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Life doesn't have to wait for someday. What if the change you're searching for—the purpose, the meaning, the breakthrough—isn't waiting in some distant future, but available right here, right now? "Kingdom. Here. Now." explores how Jesus taught that transformative possibilities exist in our everyday lives when we shift our perspective. Discover practical ways to bring hope, healing, and positive c...

Julie shares how God transforms our shattered hearts into something beautiful through Mary's real journey.

We continue our discussion around Cancel Culture and how its fingers of influence has found its way into the heart of the church. Cancel Culture is destructive everywhere, but nowhere as much as it is for followers of Jesus.

In a world where one wrong move can get you written off, #CANCELED tackles our culture's tendency to dismiss people who think differently. We're living in an era where disagreement often leads to disconnection—where the response to opposing viewpoints is to hit the virtual "delete" button on relationships. Join us as we explore what it means to create a space where you can bring your real question...

This Easter, join us as we explore what happened when ancient prophecies collided with history's most shocking moment. This moment changed billions of lives across thousands of years—including yours. The Jesus Way isn't just about a holiday. It's about a choice that transforms everything. Key Verse: Acts 2:21 But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.’

We talk about one of Jesus’ most lonely moments on His Way to the cross. How Jesus handled it is an essential lesson for us all! Key Verse: Mark 14:36 “Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

Ever feel like you're walking alone? Life's toughest journeys often feel isolating. When everyone else steps back, who steps forward? Discover the ultimate act of love—a journey only God could take, a path Jesus walked completely alone... for you. “The Jesus Way” reveals how far God will go to reach you. Join us as we explore the profound meaning behind Jesus' lonely walk to the cross—the journey...

We wrap up our series, Paradigm Shift, with what God wants our relationship with Him to be. This is at the core of everything we believe. Learn what God really wants from you.  Key Verse: John 14:27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

We are wrap up the last major wrong way we tend to relate to God. This one can be a bit confusing, but I’m pretty sure you’ll get the point after Sunday. We aren’t supposed to do Life For God. Really? Key Verse: Proverbs 22:7 Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.

As we are trying to find the right Paradigm for what our relationship with God should be, we have discovered two that don’t work: Life Under God and Life Over God. We add another to the list: Life From God.  Key Verse: Luke 14:27 And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.

We want the right relationship with God, because that’s the one that will truly bring peace. But in order to find the right way, we need to look at the wrong ways. We tackle what it means to do "Life Over God" and why it is so destructive.  Key Verse: Matthew 23:25 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cu...

Many of us have pieced together our understanding of how to relate to God through bits of sermons, books, and personal experiences. We struggle with questions like: Is He my Father? My Friend? My Guide? And what exactly does He want from me? But what if there's a more transformative way? What if the joy and purpose we're seeking isn't found in relating to God as just a Father, Friend, or Guide, bu...

Join us this Sunday as we explore what it means to live a Life of Worship - it's bigger and more beautiful than you might think. Key Verse: Romans 12:1-2 

We wrap up Jacob’s story, and it ends as messy as it began. And guess where God is…again? Walking with Jacob through it all. I’d have walked away, but God just never does. Key Verse: Genesis 49:33 When Jacob had finished this charge to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, breathed his last, and joined his ancestors in death.

We continue to follow that rascal Jacob through the Messy Middle of his life. Life is entering what should have been normal but turns out to be nothing normal at all…but maybe that is normal? Guess who still shows up? Key Verse: Genesis 35:11 Then God said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Be fruitful and multiply. You will become a great nation, even many nations. Kings will be among your descend...