Cape Cod Church Podcast

What would a confident life look like for you? A bit less anxiousness? A new way of talking? Some swagger or maybe just a calm smile?    Confidence doesn't come in just one size, but we all long for a bit of it. The central chapter of what some call Paul's most significant book, Romans 8, is the story of the secret life of confident people. This is not an exercise in cheerleading, and it's no idle...

Regardless of our diverse backgrounds and the unique paths we've walked, there's one universal truth: we all have a story.   Our narratives differ from the movies we watch or the books we read. Unlike those scripted tales, our stories unfold in the middle pages, where our choices shape the direction they take. The Bible speaks directly to those who identify as followers of Jesus. The term 'Excepti...

Rest...why is it so hard?   Rest isn't physical. It's not physical first. It's spiritual, then emotional, then maybe physical. But you knew that or have at least experienced it. Since the beginning, we were made for rest, so why is it so hard?   As we wrap up our series, "Since the Beginning," we celebrate rest and explore a road map to restoration and a few tips for the trip.  First time listenin...

Since the beginning… that's where we find answers.   We don't need anyone to tell us it's bad out there. We get that it's painfully obvious. What we want and what we need is a guide to find beauty, and we want to know that beauty wins. The first pages of the Bible introduce us to the bad, and they remind us how we crave justice...and then?   As we continue our series, "Since the Beginning," we exp...

Sexuality, Marriage, and Friendship.   Since the beginning, these have been God's good gifts to us—gifts for our flourishing, to help us live full lives.   As we continue our series, "Since the Beginning," we will go back to the beginning to unfold God's beauty and design in these gifts. And we will finish with Jesus and His invitation to you, to me, to all of us, "Come to me all who are weary, an...

A newborn baby's smile… an untouched landscape or a clear night sky… even that new car smell. Each reminds us of something new and unspoiled—the way it was meant to be.   If we want to know who we are and are meant to be, we will need to go back to the beginning. That's where we'll find the story of our identity, insight into our potential, and maybe even hints for a way forward.   As we kick off...

It began 30 years ago with a question..."If you were looking for a church, what would you look for?"   Here's one thing I would look for… a church I could invest in. No one wants to spin their wheels or waste their time. We want to make a difference in the world.    As we continue our "Church Home" series, we explore God's vision for the church—a community of people making a difference in the worl...

"If you were looking for a church, what would you look for?"   This is one of the very first questions our launch survey asked our neighbors 31 years ago, at the outset of Cape Cod Church. We got lots of answers, and they all helped us know people better.   As we continue our series, "Church Home," we'll flip the script and talk about the four things to look for in a church. You can count on these...

"Church." It's a loaded word, isn't it? One that may bring warm thoughts to some, 'meh' thoughts to others, and even angry thoughts to a few. But what, exactly, is church for? What's its purpose? And why is it so important?   As we kick off a new series, "Church Home," we'll explore those questions together because I guess you come to church for a few different reasons — but mostly because you're...

It's Christmas—a time to gather together and remember the moment the world changed.   As we continue our series, "The Big Reveal," we light a candle in the midst of darkness as a reminder of all that Jesus means. We sing songs that celebrate a moment as true today as it was then and read the story upon which all our hopes hang.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you! ...

A lowly manger: the centerpiece of Christmas tradition and the picture of humility. Right? Well, yes. But perhaps there's more than meets the eye.   As we continue our series, "The Big Reveal," we look at a curious detail in the Christmas story: a feeding trough for a bassinet. Why does it feature so prominently in tradition? The answer may surprise you, and it may just make you fall in love with...

It's a "Family Christmas Weekend" at Cape Cod Church, and we're bringing the whole family together!   In the middle of all the ice skating, hot chocolate, and elf waffles, we're going to share the Christmas Story as told by some of our kids. And we're going to discuss two questions you can ask your family this coming Christmas that may help us all discover brand new and beautiful stories.   As we...

It's that time of year—break out the Christmas lights, untangle, hang, and plug them in. Then, step back; there's something beautiful about this scene.   The Christmas story is described as the "Big Reveal," like light shining in the dark. There's a lot of darkness in our world, making the light of Christmas more welcoming than ever.   As we kick off a new series, we're going to unwrap and untangl...

Are you ready to give, serve, and love?   As part of our Be Full Missions month, we have hosted a volunteer fair. Representatives from several of our local partners share how they serve and care for our neighbors and encourage volunteers like you to join them. This is the work we're called to as a church—to show and tell our neighbors how much God loves them.    As we continue our series, "Be Full...

God loves us so much that He gave everything for us to have life. If this is the heart of God for people and our world, how can we not love others the same way and share what we have so they can experience a full life, too?   As we kick off our new series, "Be Full," we celebrate a season of generosity and dedicate a whole month to serving others and loving our neighbors from across the street and...

What does a full life look like? Good question, right?   Here's a hint: It's more than a bucket list of locations and luxuries. We're talking about soul-level joy, the kind of fullness that satisfies and answers our biggest questions.   We wrap up our series, "This Is My Story," with a story from a couple who resemble many of you. They're asking, "What does a full life look like?" And we'll find t...

Some stories are sad. In fact, every story will have sad chapters.   How do we live through the sad chapters? Can we even live fully for a week in sad seasons? The goodness of God can call us like a mirage—shiny and welcoming but always on the horizon.   As we continue our series, "This Is My Story," we hear a story with some sadness and even more hopefulness. We'll also look at Jesus' surprising...

Here's the truth: You want to be a part of a good story.    We want our story to be a good one and to have a good ending. We can endure a bit of bumpiness as long as we feel the journey is worthwhile. It's how we were made.   There is one story that helps make sense of our story. That story sets us free from the pressure of performing, the confusion of many directions, and the exhaustion of contro...

I like to be alone…sometimes. But loneliness is crushing.   It's not surprising that the best part of our stories involves people we love and who love us. It's also unsurprising that our most painful stories involve people, rejection, and loneliness.   As we continue our series, "This Is My Story," we look at the story of someone finding family, and we explore four ways to be family.   First time...

We all want to be part of a story — a good story.   That sense where our lives have purpose and a destination. Of course, your life story doesn't come with a table of contents, neatly arranged and predictable. If it did, I bet there are some chapters you would have skipped, maybe even the one you're in right now.   As we start a new series, "This Is My Story," we share with you yet another set of...

Let's have a practical look at dating, marriage, and getting along.   This one hits where we live...literally. It's a question that can make a difference today! Even our best relationships, the best marriages, and the most perfect match of man and woman encounter the brokenness of conflict. Sometimes, that conflict takes hold and becomes more powerful than our vows.   As we wrap up our series, "Fo...

Why so judgy? Why so easily offended?    These two seem to go together. But why do we struggle with them? And most importantly, is there a better way? Jesus thought so. And one simple question might point the way. We won't pretend we can try harder or guilt our way to a better you.    As we continue our series, "Four Questions for a Better You," Pastor Ben shares the question that will help us swi...

Life comes with hard decisions. And the hardest ones almost always involve people.    Conflict, tension, disappointment, rejection, and betrayal all leave us asking, "What do I do?" The tension between going along to get along, playing nice, and being kind or being honest, helpful, and truthful. It's no wonder sometimes we just walk away.   As we continue our series, "Four Questions for a Better Y...

Most of us learn better from questions than from lessons.    There's a game people play… "What would it take to make you happy?" Usually, the question comes with a dollar amount… don't fall for it! Here's a hint: "How much" never equals "happy."   So, where do we find enduring happiness? As we kick off a new series, "Four Questions for a Better You," Pastor Ben starts with that one question that w...

It's Labor Day Weekend, and we're throwing a party – a launch party! At the start of this new season, we are launching the new album, "This is my story."   As we continue our series, "This Is The Way," Pastor Ben Feldott shares a fresh look at our vision for Cape Cod Church. We'll explore how God forms us and calls us to be a community of love, hope, and transformation.   This is a time to celebra...