Cape Cod Church Podcast

This is the way we follow Jesus.   The journey from being a skeptic, outsider, questioner to becoming His follower provides a window into the way we follow Jesus. And a perfect picture of how Cape Cod Church wants to help people everywhere find a full life with God.    Continuing the series "This Is The Way," Pastor Ben Feldott turns a story about one of the first recorded times that an outsider c...

C. S. Lewis described the Trinity as a dance. Let's explore how that unfolds as we continue with our "This is the Way" series.   The Trinity matters because we are made in the image of God, carrying all the implications that this holds for us. This also means we have a deep longing (to dance) that comes from God.   This won't be a dusty theology lesson—or a forced dance lesson! But it will help yo...

For the past few weeks, we have been running, kicking, and shooting in our Live Fully Sports camps. Nearly 200 kids registered, and a few dozen volunteers from our church and community took part.   Live Fully Sports camps are one way we serve our community—offering free sports camp experiences to all. And this Sunday, we finish it all off with a celebration, where we get the kids up on stage and g...

Paul's much-loved letter has given us so many gifts in the past months, and now he has finished with two more.   The closing words of this letter tell the story of two gifts. They can be connected, but they are different—contentment and people who care for you. In both, we receive something we need, and we learn to see the world and people around us in a different and better way.   As we conclude...

The "Full Life" you were meant for isn't far away.   But it can feel far whether it's interpersonal conflict with people we care about or anxiety in our lives—fullness can feel far away or impossible to find.   As we continue our "Beyond Happy" series, we'll explore the closing words of Philippians, which are some of our favorite words of encouragement and for good reason. They are helpful, true,...

What are you chasing?   Good questions help us make better decisions. They bring clarity when things feel foggy. They help us set our trajectory in the right direction. Ultimately, they help get us to where we want to go.   As we continue our "Beyond Happy" series on Philippians, we'll ask one important question and one equally important follow-up: What are you chasing after? And is it worth it?  ...

We have another fun 'Lyrics' feature! Here's a hint: If you've seen the most recent Guardians of the Galaxy movie, you might recognize this one.    As we continue our "Beyond Happy" series, we talk about stamina: how do you find the strength to keep going, when the going gets tough? The key to a successful 'race' might not be what you think, and we'll explore one key to running a race you're proud...

What if the path to a life beyond happiness meant leaving something behind? What if that something was oddly attractive?   Philippians chapter 3 starts with a path to joy, directing us "This way, not that way." "That" way was pretty popular 2000 years ago. And it's odd that it still is... But we're now on a new path together, and it's good.    As we continue the summer series "Beyond Happy," we ta...

We're kicking off summer with the return of "Lyrics," our summer tradition of popular songs. Songs from the past and present that help us set the stage for our weekly message.   As we continue our "Beyond Happy" series, we'll talk about the kind of people who stand by you. In Philippians 2, Paul donates half a chapter to two friends and we're going to talk about why.   First time listening to our...

Have you ever tried to start a new habit or stop an old one? Tough!   Habits have a big impact, both good and bad. In our next verses, we find one remarkable habit. In fact, this habit has a history for the people in the church in Philippi. It was a part of their origin story...told over and over. And it remains just as potent today as it was back then.   As we continue the summer series "Beyond H...

Have you ever seen an oasis? The movie's depiction of an oasis in the desert is a good one. In a desert of thirst, lush greenery pops up—a sure sign of water.   Paul had something like that in mind in the opening words of Philippians Chapter 2: a vision of people gathering together in a way that was refreshing and different—an oasis that brings life. It turns out that creating this oasis isn't eas...

How do we pursue a joy that goes beyond temporal happiness and remains steadfast even in difficult situations? Paul says, "Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven…" But what does that mean?   As citizens of heaven, we act like we have "good news" to share, offering a beautiful alternative to the brokenness of the world and have nothing to be afraid of.    As we continue the summer series "B...

Joy is a beautiful idea and certainly a commendable goal. But what happens when real life gets in the way? What if our circumstances are sucking any joy right out of our life?   Early in his letter to the young Philippian church, Paul offers the key to finding joy — irrational joy — amid life's "real" circumstances.    As we continue the summer series "Beyond Happy: Irrational Joy," we explore the...

What do you say to the Christian who is doing pretty well?   This little letter is jampacked with crowd favorites, including "Rejoice in the Lord always… Don't be anxious about anything… Whatever is true, whatever is noble… To live is Christ, to die is gain… I can do all things through Christ…"    Maybe one of the reasons it's so inspiring is because the author, Paul, was really happy when he wrot...

Jesus' final candid conversation was the proverbial "good news and bad news."   Jesus was leaving… again. That's not what anyone wanted to hear. But this ascension was just the beginning; not an ending. In one vast candid conversation, Jesus leaves his disciples (and us) with something hopeful. A purpose to follow—a promise of something now, and something later.   For 2000 years, we have been clin...

We talk (and sing) about love so much you might think we have it figured out. Not so much, it turns out that love is complicated.   But it is a good kind of complicated—better and more enduring than expected. Surprisingly able to deal with disappointments and painful hurts.   That was at the heart of Jesus' candid conversations with Peter.   As we continue the series "Candid Jesus," Pastor Ben Fel...

The candid conversations Jesus was having with His followers in the weeks after His resurrection were the beginning of something new. Quite literally, He was introducing them to a new world.    In a way, that is His offer to all of us, a new beginning when and where we need it most.   As we continue the series "Candid Jesus," Pastor Ben Feldott of Cape Cod Church lets us see how new blessings can...

One of the most famous conversations with Jesus recorded in Scripture was with a doubter—a skeptic. Thomas didn't start that way. He was a believer and a follower of Jesus. The event around the crucifixion proved too much; not even the assurances of friends could sway him. Thomas was not buying it.   We've all been hurt, disappointed, and disillusioned. What happens next, turns out, is up to us.  ...

What have you hoped for that has left you disappointed? Have you ever wondered what God was doing with your disappointment?   As we continue the series "Candid Jesus," Pastor Ben Feldott of Cape Cod Church talks about a candid conversation of how Jesus meets two disappointed followers, and walks with them in an unexpected way. Along the way He explains the story we all need to understand to find o...

The miraculous moment of the resurrection became a movement… but how?   Through a series of candid conversations, Jesus encounters people to guide them in this new world; this new way of living. Those encounters show us a different way—the way of Jesus, the way of a Full Life.   It begins with a conversation about faith that is faltering, struggling to hold on, wrestling with walking away. You'll...

It's Easter weekend! Easter is the miracle you have been waiting for. Easter is spring after winter, hope after disappointment, and life after dying.   Easter is why we can be hopeful and we're going to celebrate that together this weekend. Get ready to sing, to smile, to pray, and to reflect on the story that brings new hope to every life.   As we kick off a new series this Easter weekend called...

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 28:1-20.

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 27:57-66.

Palm Sunday, the start of a week we call Holy and a moment for us to remember what it means to worship.   Worship is God's idea, and it is a good one—but why?  What does it mean to worship, why does it matter so much to God (hint,  4 out of 10 commandments touch on worship) and why does it matter for us?   Two thousand years ago, Jerusalem was the scene for the first Palm Sunday and a powerful les...

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 27:1-56.