Echo Church / Rochester MN

Pastor Andy and Scott Shull Join us as we kick off our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy sits down with one of our Echo team members, Scott Shull. You don't want to miss this conversation. Scott shares with us one of his favorite songs and the story behind it. We believe music is powerful and that God uses songs to speak to us! Every week, we will unpack a new song, story and scripture from...

Enneagram // Not Your Everyday Roadtrip Continuing on from our YOU WHO series - we had another fun conversation with an enneagram 5 and 7 married couple along with an enneagram 1 and 3! Learn the ways they have used the enneagram as a tool for understanding how to better navigate conflict, parenting hacks and planned (or unplanned) roadtrips! We'd love to have your feedback on our Echo Church Podc...

On this week's podcast we listen to Pastor Andy Cass have a conversation with Dr. Ron Ferguson on anger, change and how to implement that within ourselves so the overall system will then also change. You'll hear reference to John F. Kennedy's quote, "Rising tides lift all boats" and how if one individual(s) isn't doing well but those around them rise up they too will be lifted as well. We also hop...

Pastor Andy teaches through the account of Jesus flipping tables in the Temple and talks about managing anger amidst pressurized situations. TEXT: Mark 11:1-25, Psalms 118:25,26 Ephesians 6:12, John 21:25, Proverbs 14:29, James 1:19 NOTES: 4 observations on Jesus flipping tables: -Jesus looked and listened first hand - -Jesus collected his thoughts - -Jesus made his statement and stand -Jesus set...

This is part two of Pastor Andy and Christy Cass's conversation with Chris and Sarah Griffith. Church planters in Chicago, Illinois give us a little more insight on what it means for them to apply righteous anger in their own lives and those around them. Not only is it important for us to speak up as the church and christians but also just as important to really listen to those around us and hear...

Meet the Griffith’s and part one of a conversation Pastors Andy + Christy Cass have on race, religion and riots. In this first part of the conversation we learn a little bit about church planters Chris and Sarah Griffith - how they were brought to Chicago to plant a church, ways they have been navigating that call during Covid-19 and more recently the protests, riots and conversations many of us a...

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass have a conversation about race, riots and religion with Church Planters Chris and Sarah Griffith. TEXT: John 16:33, 2 Peter 3:14, NOTES: "When there is chaos, peace is five feet away."

Pastor Andy Cass and Tom have a conversation on how the enneagram tool can be applied to various scriptures in the bible in part one of two conversations. On this #echochurchpodcast they discuss the Lord's prayer and how it was applied in a Sunday Message and start matching the #enneagram with Psalm 23. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me...

Pastor Andy Cass and Tom have a conversation on how the enneagram tool can be applied to various scriptures in the bible this is a continued conversation on Psalm 23 and how it applies "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk...

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 8:2-5, 9:7-10, Luke 22:19, Ephesians 4: 25-27, Matthew 11:28,29 NOTES: Jesus isn’t just quoting a verse, he’s making a statement! I am the new Moses,I am new Deliverer; I am the new...

Not Your Everyday Staff Meeting Recently, some of the Echo Team sat down (for the first time in weeks) together and had a candid conversation about how the enneagram helps us function as a unit, the difficulties, and controversies. Yet, ultimately there is one goal in mind - what is the Lord saying and how can we get there while also implementing his heart for our community and those around us alo...

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass Guests: Drew and Emma Davies YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Matthew 4:1,2 and 5-7, Psalms 91:10-14, Matthew 14:22-33 JESUS' THREE TEMPTATIONS 1. Stone to bread, 2. Jump and catch, 3. Kingdom and worship NOTES: -“Life isn’t just about the e...

Pastor Christy Cass sits down with some individuals in our community discussing how they found their 'enneagram number' the different journeys they went on. We hear applicable ways on how using the enneagram as a tool in our relationships not only brings awareness but provides the ability to give empathy to others.

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Matthew 3:17; 4:1,2;8-10, Deuteronomy 10:20 NOTES: -Jesus' baptism and temptation are the contrasting images of the affirmation of the father and the confrontation of our foe. -How do we receive the affirmat...

Echo Church // Echo Enneagram Couple Conversations On this week's episodes we continue with our YOU WHO series by having some real, raw and vulnerable conversations with some local couples in the community! Listen in on how a few couples attempt to play some trivia virtually, navigate common arguments and more. Bringing a variety of enneagram mixes and 'matches' through relationships we hope these...

Echo Church // Echo Enneagram Couple Conversations On this week's episodes we continue with our YOU WHO series by having some real, raw and vulnerable conversations with some local couples in the community! Bringing a variety of enneagram mixes and 'matches' through relationships we hope these conversations will encourage you to have conversations with those around you. Allowing yourselves to see...

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: James 1:23, Psalms 139: 23,Matthew 12: 28-31, Deuteronomy 6:5, Psalms 139:14, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 14:12, Genesis 3 NOTES: We are part heart, part soul, part mind We are part dust, blood, brain We Are part...

Enneagram 1 // The Reformer // You are a moral perfectionist, conscientious, sensible, ethical, responsible, idealistic, serious, principled, purposeful, self-controlled self-disciplined, and orderly. You are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change. Traps: repressing anger that leads to continual frustration and dissatisfaction with themselves, others, and the world for not being perfect, be...

Echo Church // Enneagram Mind Triad 5, 6, 7 Enneagram 7 // The Enthusiast // You are highly interested in life itself, you are spontaneous, generous, optimistic, adventure seeking, flexible, relational, playful and positive. Traps: Trouble finishing things you started, follow-through because you’ve moved on to the next idea, avoiding heavy conversations, and acting argumentatively. Core fear: Bein...

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Luke 1:1-4, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:22-23 NOTES: -Humans attempt to fix an eternal problem with a temporary solution. -Jesus is the perfect picture oF the fullness of God amongst man. -“What comes into...

One of the best parts of the Enneagram is learning how others are wired, so we can give more grace to those around us. On our latest podcast episode, a few Echo folks in the "Heart Triad" are sharing their own Ennea-journey with us. Click on the link in our bio to listen to this week's episode, and share it with a friend! #wearetheechochurch Enneagram 4 // The Individualist // You are creative, un...

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass This Sunday is our kickoff for our new series YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: James 1:22-25, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 22:37,49 NOTES: “The biggest roadblock to restoration can be yourself” Katanoeo: Perceive / understand / consider attentive...

Some of our Echo Young Adults sit down and discuss how life has been for them during this new 'corona' season. How they are clinging to who God is and what he has for each of them even in all of the unknowns.

The final installment of the Hear me Roar Series. A story about adoption and its journey. Pastors Andy and Christy Cass speak about haircuts and the helpless. TEXT: Leviticus 19:2,19,27, 1 John 4:19, Isaiah 40:29-31,James 1-4 NOTES: “Refinement will require for us to submit our roadmap to Jesus.” ”There’s a balance between the waiting and the willing” "Don't be surprised when God shows up when you...

Listen in on an engaging conversation between administrators, teachers, and homeschool teachers on how each household is trying to navigate this new lifestyle change most of us are living. How do you do online learning, work from home and continue to bring normalcy, hope and excitement into your days? Need resources on how to explain what the coronavirus is to your young children?