Church of the Incarnation Memphis

In Psalm 145, David's heart is overflowing with praise for God. How can we cultivate hearts that overflow with praise, worship, and adoration for God, spilling over into every area of our lives?

How do we navigate times when our personal experience seems to contradict God's promises? Is God faithful? Can we really trust God? These are the big questions the Psalmist is wrestling through in Psalm 89. Listen in as we reflect on this beautiful Psalm!

Fr. Michael Schwandt, Rector of Faith Anglican Church, preaches at Church of the Incarnation on Matthew 10:16-33.

In our culture, we're exhausted, lonely, anxious, overwhelmed—all symptoms of worshiping cultural idols. Psalm 100 redirects our hearts to worship the Lord, and this re-forms us in a powerful way.

Why do the Psalms still matter today? Why are these ancient poems and songs so important? Listen in as we set the table for our summer in the Psalms by unpacking the wisdom and beauty in these ancient words that have been on the lips and hearts of God's people for thousands of years. Psalm 50

Who is God? Who is the Trinity? Does how God reveals himself really matter to our everyday, ordinary lives? Yes! Listen in as we reflect on the reality of the Holy Trinity and its massive implications for us.

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit for the Church. But are we as a local community fully living into this gift? If not, why not? Listen in as we examine Paul's words to the Corinthians and seek to grow in our experience of the power of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

The Ascension of Jesus is a severely neglected doctrine in the modern Church, but it shaped the Church in Acts in significant ways. How might the ascension shape us today? Acts 1:1-14

In John 15, Jesus extends a beautiful invitation to make our home with him in the Father's garden. Listen in as we explore what this practically looks like. John 15:1-11

Everyone is really seeking after God. But Jesus is the only way to experience the real satisfaction of our deepest longings. Listen in as we reflect on this important passage and discover why this is true. John 14:1-14

Jesus is the Church's Good Shepherd. But the risen Christ has ascended to the Father's right hand. So what does it look like for Jesus to continue to shepherd his people? Acts 6:1-9, 7:2,51-60 

In the Road to Emmaus story in Luke 24, the risen Jesus encounters the disciples as they're simply going on their way. Similarly, Jesus makes himself known to us in our everyday, mundane, ordinary moments. Do we have eyes to see? Luke 24:13-35

The resurrection changes everything. No matter our present circumstances, there's hope because Jesus is alive! Like Mary Magdalene and the disciples, we too can experience the presence of the risen Christ and experience life, joy, hope, and peace in him. John 20:1-18

Behold the shockingly humble love of Christ. But don't merely behold it from a distance. Let yourself be loved by Jesus. And as you're changed by him, you'll grow more into his image and imitate his love. John 13:1-15

The Palm Sunday liturgy is a jarring experience. But this teaches us something true and profound about our human nature and extends a significant invitation for us as we enter into Holy Week together.

During this Instructed Eucharist service, the sermon is shorter with commentary spaced throughout the service. In this short homily, we reflect on why the Church Calendar is so important for our formation as followers of Jesus.

This week, Caroline sat down with David Baugham and Aley Avery! We talked about the kindness of God, Caravaggio’s Raising of Lazarus, George Herbert’s “Love (iii)”, and the different ways that art can show up in a worship service.  Hosted by Caroline Warner Produced by Caroline Warner and Lucy Huelin Resources: Raising of Lazarus Love (III), George Herbert Weekly Lectionary Readings

In the story of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9, we encounter the many ways that we ourselves are blind. We, too, need the healing grace of Christ to open our eyes so that we might be able to sing from our hearts, "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see." John 9:1-13, 28-38

This week, Caroline sat down with Noelle Hess and Drew Haltom! We talked about being with God, Martin Scorsese's Silence , Thomas Mpria’s “Jesus the Sing’anga”, and why Drew and Noelle are both artists and runners (technically).  This podcast contains spoilers!! Go watch Silence! Hosted by Caroline Warner Produced by Caroline Warner and Lucy Huelin Resources: https://thevcs.org/healing-blind-m...

In Jesus's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see a powerful course in evangelism that gives us an important starting place as we seek to grow as missionaries announcing the good news of the arrival of the kingdom of God. John 4:5-42

This week, Caroline sat down with Josh Weaver and Jeremy Huelin! We talked about the value of a communal Lent experience, Peter Zumthor's Bruder Klaus Chapel, Margaret Atwood’s “All Bread”, and why some people are artists and other people are makers.  Hosted by Caroline Warner Produced by Caroline Warner and Lucy Huelin Resources: Bruder Klaus Chapel Photos All Bread, Margaret Atwood Weekly Lectio...

In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus offers profound teaching that addresses some of our deepest and most pressing questions. Listen in as we reflect on how we can experience the "more" that we're all hungry for. John 3:1-16

This week, Caroline sat down with Emilie Pillow and Ashley Marsh! We talked about relying on the Lord, K. J. Ramsey’s “Book of Common Courage”, Jon Guerra’s “How Long”, and why Emilie and Ashley maybe are artists, actually (and perhaps so are you!).  Hosted by Caroline Warner Produced by Caroline Warner and Lucy Huelin Resources: KJ Ramsey, Book of Common Courage Jon Guerra, How Long Weekly Lectio...

On the First Sunday of Lent, we encounter the grand sweep of Scripture from Adam in the Garden to Christ in the wilderness to our own day, awaiting the new Garden-City. We live in the story of Scripture in Adam or in Christ, bearing the mark of Adam or the mark of the cross. Listen in as we reflect on Lenten themes and Romans 5. Romans 5:12-21

To kick off our Lent art series, we sat down with Phil and Julianne Habegger this week! We talked about their lives, Cezanne’s “Sorrow”, TS Eliot’s “Ash Wednesday”, and what makes someone an artist.  Special thanks to Phil, Julianne, Pippa, and Lucy Huelin.  Resources: T S Eliot, Ash Wednesday Paul Cézanne, Sorrow Guide to Visio Divina