Everyday Theologian

Everyday Theologian is a new podcast from Chippewa UMC featuring Pastor Tai Courtemanche and Chad Lewis, our media director, who engage in discussion about God and faith. This first episode continues our introduction to spiritual disciplines and we discuss experiences around prayer and fasting.

Can we have it all? Can we give it all to Jesus? Fasting teaches us to focus on Jesus right in the middle of our life. It is a way of asking Jesus to live within us, and it's not always easy or comfortable. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

We will dive deeper into the practice of prayer by looking at Inward Prayer, Outward Prayer and Prayer during busy times. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

Not just for the spiritual giants but each one of us, spiritual disciplines bring us freedom from our own slavery to sin, self-interest, and fear. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

Jesus fasted in the wilderness and was tempted by the devil. When we are tempted Jesus has compassion for us in our struggle. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

When invited to someone else's dinner table, you never know what to expect. When Jesus invites you to his table, you can always be sure what to expect. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

Sanctification is the process to make us more Christ-like. The good news is that we do not need to be stuck, repeating the same day continually, for this to happen, God is ready and at work in our lives everyday. The question is; how receptive are you, and are you ready to begin? Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

Sometimes our humanness can distract us from Jesus. All of our constructs of religion, culture or politics can become so important to us that they can obstruct our vision of Christ; or we may attempt wrap Jesus within these constructs and wind up loosing him within. This week, we look at Paul's approach to addressing the people in Corinth when first sharing the Gospel: preaching Christ and Him cru...

Scars can be revealing. They reveal times of trial and change. But, a scar is also a testament of survival and endurance. The scars of the cross that the Resurrected Christ bears are a testament of our redemption. In the breaking there is pain, but, there is also hope, growth, strength and light. In the breaking there is breakthrough. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebo...

God is at work, have you heard? God is at work everywhere and in ways that often break our expectations. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

As we continue through the Christmas Season on our way to Epiphany, we are reminded that Jesus came at the fulfillment of God's time; that our salvation had come fully under God's direction. And when that time was fulfilled, we see the marveled reactions of a prophet and devout believer, both in the temple courts as Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to be presented at the temple. In God's time they ha...

Every now and then something happens that changes everything. Jesus birth was one of those moments, as God's promise of salvation was being fulfilled. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

What great joy those shepherds experienced as the angles proclaimed Jesus' birth; a joy that could not be ignored nor contained. The shepherds not only went to see that which the angels told them, they shared the news from those angels with all who would listen. What great joy and excitement comes as we see God's promises be fulfilled! Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Faceb...

This four week study follows through Paul's letter to the Philippians. This week we dive into chapter 4.

The beginning of the Christmas Story as found in the gospel of Luke begins with a decree from Cesar and a record of who governed Syria. These first three verses are usually seen as historical reference and to set the stage for Jesus' birth, but perhaps these three verses help tell a deeper story than just when and how Jesus was born. Perhaps they help illustrate that it doesn't matter what decrees...

The first week of advent we light the candle of hope. Hope; something we all need through our traversal of life and something we have all been searching for throughout this past year. As we begin this season of Advent and preparation of Christmas, celebrating the arrival of God's fulfilled promise in Jesus, may we remember the promise of a return and live into the hope of that promise to come. Liv...

This four week study follows through Paul's letter to the Philippians. This week we dive into chapter 3

This is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the Christian calendar with Advent marking the start of a new year. It is fitting that the "end of the christian year" corresponds with Thanksgiving, as we designate time to consider all of God's mercies of the past year and proclaim thankfulness and gratitude to our King before entering the season of Advent and Christmas. Yet we are reminded tod...

This week Pastor Allan prods the question of what it might mean to "have faith like a child." Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

This four week study follows through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This week we continue with chapter 2.

Pastor Allan discusses the peace given us by Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit; a peace beyond worldly understanding. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:00am via Facebook.com/ChippewaUMC ChippewaUMC.org

This four week study follows through John’s letter to the Philippians. This week we dive into chapter 1. Resources: Bible Project Video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/philippians/ PowerPoint Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T80sO4dogjHkjBWtc8XIjMd6Vxq0zCsU/view?usp=sharing

Our God is the God who provides, through difficult times and even when it seems that we can take care of our selves. Through provision God confirms His covenant with us, therefore we must not forget our God, all the good He has done and all the bad He has brought us through. Remember and honor our God in all times of life, and give thanks for His abundant provision. Live streams available each Sun...

This week we celebrate a special time in our church known as the Children's Sabbath, where parents present a bible to their 3rd graders, promise to provide a home for the family to grow in their faith together, and the congregation commits to supporting these families. This is a weekend about children knowing that they have a place in God's Kingdom. Live streams available each Sunday at 9:45 & 11:...

This six week bible study with Dr. Dan Stinson explores the letters of 1st, 2nd & 3rd John and the six themes found within. This week we focus on Imitate the Good.