Brooklife Podcast

We’ve got another big party God threw for Israel! As usual, God wants Israel to celebrate because of the rest they find in Him and pay it forward a bit as well.  Key Verse: Leviticus 23:22 “ ‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the alien. I am the LORD your God.’ ”

The third celebration we are going to unpack flows directly out of the first two that we’ve studied. The Feast of Firstfruits is a celebration of God’s incredible provision to His people. It foreshadows the great provision God offers us through His son Jesus.

Let's dive into the second celebration God created for the Israelites. At first glance, it might seem a bit unusual, but once you understand its significance, it all makes sense: The Feast of Unleavened Bread.  Key Verse: John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.

Join us this Sunday as we dive into Paul's powerful message to the Roman church. In a world often divided, Paul's words ring true today more than ever. This isn't just ancient wisdom - it's a roadmap for modern Christian living.

Many of us have this picture of God as a strict rule enforcer who’s all about limits and no fun. But what if I told you that couldn't be further from the truth? The God of the Bible is actually the ultimate Life of the Party! He’s the one who gave us a day of rest and commanded His people to celebrate – not just once, but at least seven times a year, for days on end! Key Verse: Matthew 11:28 “Come...

We wrap up the story of our Unacclaimed Hero Samuel. He’s been so impressive so far; how will his story end? What will his legacy be?  Key Verse: 1 Samuel 12:23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.

We pick the story back up with our Unclaimed Hero who finally got acclaimed but now will have to learn to once again play second fiddle. How will that look? Why would he do it? Why should we be willing to do it?  Key Verse: 1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king.

This part of our Unclaimed Hero Samuel pretty much tells itself! It’s a great story packed with all kinds of truths about doing life with God as one of His heroes.  Key Verse: 1 Samuel 7:15 Samuel continued as judge over Israel all the days of his life.

We continue talking about our Unclaimed hero, Samuel! This next part of Samuel’s story makes both no sense and all the sense in the world at the same time. We see it every day. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 4:22, 22 She said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.”

We talk about the day our "Unacclaimed" Samuel met God. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 3:10, 10 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

We are going to start to see what kind of person Samuel actually is. He's still a kid, but we will already start seeing why he became the unsung hero of Israel. So much to learn from his example. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 2:26, 26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with men.

Do you often find yourself dwelling in the shadows, unnoticed and uncelebrated? Our world overlooks the unseen and applauds the visible. But in the Kingdom of God, the unseen holds significant value. True worth lies in character over gifts, and integrity over acclaim. What if we embraced this perspective? What if we danced in secrecy, performing for an audience of One? God sees beyond the surface;...

Have you ever messed up? Fallen short? Wondered if God could possibly have a plan for your life? Together with our guest speaker, Krista Heinen, we dive into the life of Peter. Peter was called to follow Jesus; he messed up, and Jesus chose to forgive and restore him. Through Peter, we will see that it is never too late to receive the grace that God offers us through Jesus. 

This is the grand finale, and, believe me, it's a Grand Finale. Jesus goes off, and if you're like me, you want to know what would make Jesus this mad, because you never want to be on His bad side. Key Verse: Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

We are picking up where we left off with when Jesus says He will come back and make things right. Jesus really wants us to hear what’s most important, and He’s going overboard to try to help us get it. Key Verse: Matthew 24:36, 36 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

We finally start hearing what Jesus says will happen in the End. It's scary. It's real. It's coming. It's imperative that we are ready. Key Verse: Matthew 24:4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you

This Sunday, we learn Jesus' answer to the first big question, "When will the temple be destroyed?" His answer, and that He got it right, should change everything for us. Key Verse: Matthew 24:4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.

We’ve all heard the wild and crazy stories… the apocalyptic tales of how and when the world is going to come to an end. The Bible gives us some things to look for and warning signs of when the end may be near, but it also says that no one knows when that day or hour will come. So what should we, as followers of Jesus, be looking for? How will we know when the end is getting close? What should we b...

We start our Holy Week Celebration, and we’re doing it by talking about how God has put together a plan to help us all come home. Everything God has been doing was leading up to this New Covenant, and it absolutely changes the game and brings us home to how things were always supposed to be.  Key Verse: Hebrews 8:7 For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have b...

We continue our exploration of the connection of why we need the Old Testament God and the New Testament God. Why did we even need the Old Testament? Why couldn’t we just have Jesus? Great questions! 

This Sunday, we pick right up where we left off last week looking at how God has been working one big plan to bring all of us home. The whole Bible - the Old and New Testament - is one grand story displaying the lengths God will go to bring you home. Wait until you see what God was up to with the Tabernacle! Key Verse: John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take yo...

One of the reasons people find the Bible confusing is that the Old Testament and the New Testament just seem so different. How can they all be part of the same thing? This Sunday, we start revealing how one led to the other: If This Then That!  Key Verse: Hebrews 7:27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of...

We wrap up our conversation about reDefining The Church, and we’re going out with a bang! God is putting a bow on how He said His church would operate. Key Verse: Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

We get to talk about one of the most fantastic stories of what God can do in someone’s life. To say his life was transformed somehow feels like an understatement! His story reminds us of why it’s so important for our church to be the church God says we should be. Key Verse: Acts 1:8, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all...