Cape Cod Church Podcast

This summer, we're taking a trip to the good life—the way we were meant to be. These nine qualities describe what it looks like to follow Jesus—authentic Christianity. They're not just a list. They're a pathway to the good life. The news gets better. This isn't a guilt-driven, "do-better" collection of rules. Instead, it is a new way of thinking about yourself and God's work in you that unlocks so...

In Conclusion… this is how we wrap it up.  For the past month, we've imagined together what heaven will be like and why it matters. The vision of heaven we have discovered is not only about what is to come, but also what is meant to be—now.  Forever really does start now! When we imagine heaven well, we find three meaningful gifts for living fuller lives.   First time listening to our podcast?  We...

It's hard to imagine… Heaven can feel unknowable, and the unknowable isn't very attractive. But the life of Jesus and the teachings of Scripture have a surprising amount to say about life after this life: About our surroundings About activity and work About relationships Sharpen your view of Heaven, and you may discover strength and joy that were missing. That's the story of Revelation, Heaven, an...

Heaven… you've got questions! What starts out as a cloudy mystery quickly becomes a compelling curiosity. What does the Bible tell us about Heaven? A lot, it turns out—and it matters. You see, what we believe about life after death affects how we live before death. This weekend, we're answering some of the big questions about what comes next and how it gives us hope.   First time listening to our...

Everyone wants to go to heaven, but not yet. Hidden behind this common reality is a fear: Death. Death may not consume your mind, but if suddenly faced with our own mortality, it can be gripping. The truth about heaven is meant to transform how we think about death, and then how we feel, and finally what we fear. This is the story of the day death died and how that helps us live confidently.   Fir...

Clouds. Harps. Endless church. If that's your picture of heaven, I've got good news: it's even better than that.  Heaven isn't just a plan for someday—it's the answer to what we're longing for today. Our hearts know something is missing, and in the book of Revelation, at the end of the story, we find it. This weekend, we're kicking off a five-week journey on Revelation, Heaven, and Hope.   First t...

The enduring hopefulness of Christianity is grace. And by Christianity, I don't mean systems, theories, books, and buildings—no, I mean Christ… Jesus the Christ. If we're not careful, we will reduce grace to a cliché that fits on a bumper, a verse posted on social media, or a happy (but fleeting) feeling. Do that, and you will miss out on the enduring hopefulness you were meant to have. And who do...

As a church, we put a LOT of emphasis on what we call "Missions" —that is, the efforts we make to love, serve, and reach people who aren't part of the Cape Cod Church family. This weekend, we'll look at one of Jesus' most famous encounters to find a model of missional living that we can use to show and tell people, "Across the Street and Around the World," about his love.   First time listening to...

It's Mother's Day weekend at Cape Cod Church and we're talking about "The Kitchen Test"... I promise, this is not a cooking show or a culinary litmus test.   It's an encounter with Jesus in a kitchen. It's the story of anxiety free living and wise words—it's perfect for mom's and the rest of us!   First time listening to our podcast?  We'd like to get to know you! Do you have any prayer request? S...

It's a place Jesus wasn't supposed to go—and we don't exactly know why he was there. But we know who he encountered and what he did. We know because everyone talked about it. How could they not? Graveyards, madmen, broken chains, and, of course, the 2,000 dead pigs. You may have skipped over this encounter in your reading of Jesus' story; yet, lean in and listen closely, and you'll discover a stor...

Jesus never blended into the crowd. It's not that he sought the attention, but it always found him. That's what happens when you heal the sick, call out the powerful, and tell people you've never met that they're forgiven. Forgiven … Forgiving …  Powerful words that change the trajectories of our lives and the lives of people we encounter. Jesus' encounter in Mark 2 reminds us of the power of bein...

Watch how Jesus met people—what he said and didn't say, who he stopped for, and who he walked away from. When you watch, you'll see the story of divine encounters. And one thing you'll notice about Jesus—he was never in a hurry.  That sounds about right: an unhurried God. But we don't always live that way. Then again, maybe the unhurried God has a message for us… about waiting, about the future, a...

Jesus was always meeting people. The biographies of Jesus could have been told as theology — systematic, organized, tidy. Instead, they read like a collection of encounters. A fisherman. A tax collector. A woman at a well. A dinner party that got complicated. That's not an accident. You learn how to live by watching how someone else lives. And if you want to know how Jesus lived, you watch who he...

It's Easter at Cape Cod Church. Celebrations, crowds, candy, kids dressed up (maybe!), and the story of the Resurrection. You know the story—how it starts and how it ends. But the real story happens in encounters: the moment people meet Jesus and discover something surprising, amazing… divine. This weekend, we celebrate Easter with an encounter—the kind that changes people forever.   First time li...

It's Palm Sunday—the beginning of Holy Week, the battle that changed all of history, and it changed me… Maybe that's your story too. The decisive moment 2,000 years ago is still changing lives.  We're wrapping up Ephesians with a look at battles: who we're battling against and how to win.  The message of Ephesians is clear: no matter what you are battling, you can live confidently. Here's how.   F...

In our journey through Ephesians, we are finding a new way to look at life—from how we look at self ( Main Character Energy ), to how we see others ( Citizens ), to how we find inner strength and growth. Ephesians gives us New Light.  Now, in chapter 5, we look at marriage with an important question: who is really in charge? The words of Ephesians 5 often provoke a lively response, but beneath the...

Remember the marks on the wall? Measured in inches and years, parents chart the growth of their children with a semi-permanent reminder etched into a wall or door frame—a visual declaration of growth. Your spiritual growth has marks too, but with one difference: growth is optional. And the choice is yours. The growth you seek is not found at the end of the road of guilt or determined effort. Inste...

It's Thrive Weekend at Cape Cod Church—one of the most important weekends of the year for our church, the church on Cape Cod and our communities. At least, that's how I see it.  We start Friday night with a Cape-wide united night of worship (7pm), followed by a full-day conference on Saturday (8:30am-3:30pm). Then we finish with a Sunday celebration—one service, all together (10am)—talking about t...

The Olympics have ended, and the USA has taken home the gold in men's and women's hockey — let's go! The Olympics often bring out the best in sport and in patriotic fervor. Countries competing without killing — that was the original idea in 1896 when the Games were revived in Athens, Greece. Ephesians uses the imagery, passion, and language of citizens and nations to declare a new way of understan...

It's rare, but it happens: you glance at your bank balance and realize… there's more than you expected! I know, it's rare. But it could happen. When it comes to faith, many of us have underestimated our balance. We think we understand the Christian life, but it's possible that we have an incomplete understanding of salvation. The truth is, you are richer than you think—and that's really ' good new...

Our culture prizes the individual, from "personal brands" to hyper-customized lattes. But does this focus cause us to miss the bigger picture? Join us for a new series in Ephesians as we rethink identity, purpose, and ethics through the lens of community. It's time to see yourself—and the church—in a whole new light.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over t...

It's Super Sunday, and we're back! We've got one service at 10 AM—all together. Plus, we're hosting a tailgate party at the "Snack Down!" It's the perfect moment to invite a friend for a fun Sunday with some inspiration. And we're wrapping up The GOAT Problem with a better way to look at competition, ambition, and being "better than."   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know...

The GOAT problem: finding a better way to achieve than simply being 'better than.' The temptation to a comparison competition is so universal and strong it might seem inevitable. Maybe understanding where it came from - how it is part of the oldest battle in the universe - will help us find a better way. Maybe seeing Jesus in his own battle with 'better than will show us a better way.   First time...

A better way than striving to be "better than." Life is full of comparison; our measures all seem to be set against someone else. Is all comparison healthy? Is there a better way to see people—especially those we feel competitive with? Can we really change something so fundamental as comparison? This weekend, we'll look at one practice Jesus gives us that helps put comparison in its place. We don'...

The GOAT… Greatest of All Time… what a great title—the pinnacle. Greatest. Ever. That must be nice… for the one. For as long as it lasts. The rest of us are left chasing the GOAT. We have a GOAT problem. We spend our lives striving to be better than, comparing ourselves, covered in the dust of competition, but never really feeling like winners. There is a better way than "better than." From the ea...