Cape Cod Church Podcast

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 26:36-75.

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 26:1-35.

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 25:1-46.

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 21:12-27.

Welcome to The Road to Easter, an audible scripture journey with Cape Cod Church. Today we're reading from Matthew 21:1-11.

What was the last generous thing you did? Chances are it didn't involve money. Money may be the face of generosity, but it's not the heart of it.   The people we most like to be around and to be like, generally have this one trait… generosity. Generosity is deep and authentic.   As we continue our series, "Good Ideas," Pastor Ben Feldott of Cape Cod Church shares with us where generosity comes fro...

We all know honesty is a good idea. But how is this hard? What are we hiding from? What are we afraid of?    It turns out we have plenty of reasons and plenty of company. This "good idea" is a steep climb and offers a big reward—let's walk through both of that together.   As we continue our series, "Good Ideas," Pastor Ben Feldott of Cape Cod Church talks about one of the hardest kinds of honesty,...

What do we do when our faith or the faith of people we love begins to falter? What do we do when what used to make sense no longer does? When the faith we received doesn't feel like it fits?   In this message, friend and guest speaker Dr. Rex Keener talks about a challenging topic: deconstruction. Whether you know the term or not, the challenge will be familiar.   This Sunday is all about faith, d...

The power of one.   That's how a fair amount of motivational speakers begin. "You—yes, you—can do this!" Except that's not the "Good Idea" we're tackling this weekend. This "one" is when we become "one."   Jesus and His followers had a lot to say about this good idea and it's a surprising reminder. What if our most powerful apologetic self showed up before we ever formed an argument or spoke a wor...

A "Good Idea." You could call it a rule, but that might miss the point. It's actually a good idea—the path to a full life.   Here's one: listening. It sounds simple, right? Just pause, ask a question, sit back, and let the wisdom roll in! So simple it should be common. Let me ask you a question. How many great listeners do you know exactly?   As we continue this series called "Good Idea," Pastor B...

"Good Idea," the affirmation of wisdom—sounds good, doesn't it? Or maybe you've heard the other version, that's "Not a Good Idea."   Life is full of decisions. Each comes with its own consequences and responsibilities. Jesus spent a lot of time teaching us how to live. His goal was not to give a list of rules to blindly follow. But instead, He wanted to give us guidelines, His "Good Ideas," that a...

We are coming to the end of Abraham's story—what a story! Abraham lived well, not perfectly, but well.  We have seen in his life some of our most important chapters.   Now, in his final moments, Abraham teaches us something about legacy; about what we leave behind and how we can satisfy that part of us that wants to last forever. That's a legacy.   As we continue this series called "There's Someth...

When did you become you? Pick just one moment—it's hard, I know. But try to narrow it down. Find that moment, and you'll find something about yourself. Because in that moment, you learned a lesson that made you, you.   Many of life's most important moments grew out of the soil of hopelessness and deep need. We crave control, but we can't have it—at least not entirely. And where we lack, we learn....

Maybe you think your origin story isn't worth telling, never mind writing — mundane, common, or unremarkable. We have a recurring fear that this story doesn't really matter to anyone beyond our own circles.   I hope you'll hear me when I say your story is bigger than you know. That's not just the passing encouragement of a friend — it's the truth we need to uncover.   As we continue this series ca...

As we continue this series called "There's Something You Should Know," Pastor Ben helps us look at the places where life is hard and how God uses those to write our stories.   Origin story: you have one, and it's not finished yet! Abraham's famous origin story provides the setting for our own with a test; the kind we all face—the impossible ones.   When you know your story, you can work on your le...

As we kick off a new series called "There's Something You Should Know," Pastor Ben shares the first few things you need to know about your origin story.   You have an origin story of how you became you. It may not be written down—public, or published—but it's there. Here's one thing I know about your origin story: it matters!    But if you've never stopped to reflect on your own story, you may not...

In this message called "Measure Twice," Pastor Ben shares with us these strategic questions about who we're called to be, and we're attaching a simple practice to each one. The result: something new and better — exactly what God has planned for you!   It's a "new year, new you," right?! At this time of the year, we all hope for something better, something different — whether we capture this in ann...

In this message "Unlikely Resolutions," Pastoral Associate Brittany Feldott proposes a New Year's resolution for us as a church community—but it's not what you might expect.   Before Jesus died, He prayed for one thing for the church: unity. But why was that such a challenge? It turns out the disciples were a pretty unlikely friend group (maybe even more than you realized)—the kind of people you'd...

As we continue our series "Christmas Presence," we celebrate Christmas Eve with a message from Pastor Ben about the real reason for this season.   It's time for Christmas Eve — candles, silent night, family, and the story of the "manger moment" that changed the world.   Here's my invitation to you… Stop. Or at least slow down and be present in this moment.  Gather together, remember, sing (loudly...

Pastoral Associate Brittany Feldott takes a look at the truth of the Christmas Story with an open invitation to the skeptics.    Let's get real: there is some unbelievable stuff in this story like angels and virgin births, dreams and magical stars. It can make us a little uncomfortable especially when our friends ask, "Wait, you actually believe that?"   But Christians are never called to blind fa...

As we continue the "Christmas Presence" series, Pastor Ben shares with us the real gift to living a full life, especially during this Christmas season.   It's almost here… The annual Christmas Musical Celebration at Cape Cod Church. That means music, laughter, the choir, and a whole lot more.   We think this is the perfect way to jump into the Christmas Season! At the center of this celebration is...

It's Christmas Time… Ready or NOT!   Like a marathon-length sprint, the season has begun - and before we know it we'll be singing Auld Lang Syne and reviewing our Top # lists for 2022.   The holiday calendar creates its own pressure; it puts a clock to our goals and accomplishments, a timeline to our struggles and a deadline to our picture-perfect dreams. Maybe that's why this season can feel so e...

As we conclude the series "Be Full," we welcome another guest speaker from one of our partner organizations—MANNA Worldwide. Assistant Director for Asia, Craig Alsup, graces us with his presence as he shares the work they do at MANNA Worldwide. He also shares what it means to serve those who most need it, wherever they may be.   The day after Thanksgiving… Recovering? Shopping? Decorating? Dieting...

As we continue the series "Be Full," we welcome another guest speaker from one of our partner organizations—Amirah Foundation. Executive Director Mary Speta shares with us the work of Amirah Inc. and how it's very fitting to celebrate the generosity of God through the church.   This is the Season of Generosity! We're celebrating what God has enabled us to be a part of the past year — both around t...

As we kick off a new series "Be Full"  and the annual Missions Emphasis — a celebration of our partnerships and projects "across the street and around the world" that are all about serving and loving others in the name of Jesus, we invited over guest speaker and pastor, Kevin Falde, to share of his experiences in his missionary works in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.   "She was full of good wor...