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Rev. Katie's sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent. Sharing now due to technical difficulties with the livestream. The readings from this week were: Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:4-9 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Fr. Michael preaches on Philippians and peace in our hearts amid chaos. The readings from this week were: Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Pete Lauter. Pete is a member of Christ Church and a wealth advisor who has a heart for serving others.

In Fr. Michael's sermon on All Souls Sunday, he tells us that not only do we have famous saints, but we also have the saints who live among us. We are reminded to be the saints in the world today and share God's light with the world. The readings from this week were: Daniel 7:1-3,15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11-23 Luke 6:20-31

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Hannah Fabbro Smith. Hannah is a cradle Episcopalian and a lifelong member of Christ Church. She has served the church as an acolyte, chalice bearer, nursery worker, and as treasurer of ECW.

Rev. Katie's sermon on faithfulness and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. The readings from this week were: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 Psalm 79:1-9 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with longtime parishioner Margherita Soule. Margherita has served Christ Church in so many ways over the years from teaching Sunday School to being the first female Senior Warden at Christ Church. She has also served on two call committees and co-chaired the Christ Church antique show.

Fr. Michael's recent sermon on how to hear the Word of God with humility. This sermon gives us a look into how we might read the Bible, looking for the Word of God, not yet knowing what that might be. The readings from this week were: Jeremiah 2:4-13 Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Kahn about his career as a lawyer and judge. Judge Kahn is a sixth-generation Pensacolian and a sixth-generation member of Temple Beth El.

In Fr. Michael's sermon titled "Living the Faith," he tells us no matter what our role is there is a way to live out our faith within the context of that role. The readings from this week were: Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Matthew Sale. Matthew attended the Naval Academy and is in his second year of flight school in Pensacola. Matthew attends Christ Church, where he sings in the choir, attends YAAC and has volunteered at VBS.

In Fr. Michael's sermon, he speaks on how God called us to love all people, even our enemies. We have been shown mercy and blessed by the God who loves us. When we see this, it helps us show mercy to others even when they don’t deserve it. The readings from this week were: Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 John 17:20-26

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week IV: Devotion to Jesus. Scripture Meditation: John 12:1-8

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week III: God's Coworker. Scripture Meditation: John 11:27-45

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week II: Trusting in Jesus. Scripture Meditation: John 11:1-27

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week I: Disciples of Jesus. Scripture Meditation: Luke 10:38-42

The Fall small group study at Christ Church is on the stories of Mary and Martha. In this episode, Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss the study and give details on which stories are in the booklet. This is a four week study.

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Catherine Jehle. Catherine is a lifelong member of Christ Church and a licensed clinical social worker who works in private practice and specializes in trauma therapy.

Rev. Katie's sermon on ways we hinder God from working in our lives. The readings from this week were: Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Capt., Ret. Sterling Gilliam. Sterling was a Naval Aviator for 30 years when he retired. He is now the director of the National Naval Museum in Pensacola and a parishioner of Christ Church.

Fr. Michael's sermon on how who we are should impact what we do. The readings from this week were: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35

Rev. Katie interviews Fr. Michael about his calling to the priesthood.

Fr. Michael's sermon on the power of words and how they can tear us down or build us up. The readings from this week were: Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38

Fr. Michael interviews Rev. Katie about her calling to become a priest during college, as she was a math major and had planned to attend medical school to become a surgeon.

Fr. Michael's sermon on the fact that nothing can separate us from the love of God and one of his favorite sermons ever. The readings from this week were: Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45b Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33,44-52