Faith in Motion, the Podcast

Imagine knowing there is a feast happening, where most of your friends are invited, but you were not worthy of the invitation.  Imagine being so afraid of not having enough that you wouldn't want to allow others to join the feast, should you be let in.  And then... imagine Jesus showing up, throwing open the doors, and saying everyone has a place at the table; there is more than enough; and n...

If you are looking for God in the earthquake, in the fire, or the loud rush of the wind... wait for the silence. Only then, if you listen closely, you can hear God's voice. Many of us find ourselves searching for God in this time. Through her powerful and prophetic speaking, Rev. Andrea Vassell reminds us that God is ever near - in our hearts and in the hearts of others. Through her words, we...

In a powerful sermon she preached recently, Rev. Sara Yoos spoke to the prevalance of racism in America, particularly through her experience as an Asian American. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, racism has reared its ugly head again and again and again, partially due to fear. In Sara's prophetic message , she tells us that when we feel fear, " We can choose to channel that fear...

BEING "The Church" when we're not IN the Church. The last few days, weeks, and months have been chaotic. Many Christians find themselves asking: what does it mean to be a Christian in this moment? What does in mean to "Be the Church" in this moment? I imagine the disciples were asking themselves the same thing when Jesus ascended into heaven. They just stood there looking...

We’re on what feels like day 5,765 of quarantine and there’s a lot of anxiety and turmoil. We all seem to be hitting our walls recently, itching and aching to get things “back to normal.” Rev. Krista Zimmerman’s message comes to us for just a time such as this: reminding us that even though our doors are closed, Christ still enters in. She reminds us that even though we cannot journey into that ho...

God does not live in shrines made by human hands... Indeed, God is not far from each one of us. For in God we live and move and have our being. - Acts 17:24, 27-28 In times like the ones we are experiencing now, we find ourselves searching for God. Like we are fumbling around in the dark for the light switch, banging on the walls. In these moments, Saint Paul assures us: Indeed, God is not far fro...

Have you ever stood around the snacks table at coffee hour and, as much as you wanted to grab 3 cookies, you went for the grapes instead? It’s often accompanied by the phrase, “Oh I really shouldn’t.” Honestly, sometimes the most damaging messages we receive about our bodies happen at church. We hear that our bodies are sinful, or inherently bad; or that we should limit our treats because God-forb...

I'm often asked about how I rarely use "He/Him" pronouns for God; or why I'll sometimes say, "Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Mother of us all," during a benediction. This episode is an answer to that question. Or maybe it's not so much of an answer, but more of an invitation to explore who God is.

“No one is beyond redeemability.” Latishia James-Portis brings a much-needed message to our world today. She talks about how Jesus created space for people to bring all parts of themselves, without shame, fear, or judgment, and he would listen and introduce them to new concepts; and Latishia herself does this for us in this interview. Bring your whole, beautiful, imperfect self to this conversatio...

1 Peter 2:19-25 is often a passage people point to in order to say that God rejoices when we suffer. It has been used for centuries to keep people in abusive relationships and harmful situations. But what if we looked at it in a different light? What if it's not about God rejoicing when we suffer, but about God calling us to end the cycle of suffering.  We all know that phrase "hurt peop...

Have you ever found yourself asking, "Jesus, where are you?" or wishing that Jesus would show up and just fix it... this is the sermon for you. God never promises a life without suffering, pain, or hardship; but God promises us that all of that will be redeemed. When we find ourselves in valleys of dry bones, God promises to be there walking beside us. God promises that new life will alw...

Blessings are all around us, but if we're not careful, the theology behind the blessings can do more harm than good. Today we take a deep dive into Matthew 5:1-12 and really dissect the Beatitudes. We look at how the blessing isn't in the suffering, but in the way that God shows up and redeems our suffering. Join us: open your mind, open your heart, and fill your cup with a little Gospel...

Poking holes in the patriarchy and asking hard questions... this interview with Rev. Delaney Schake-Kruse leaves nothing out. Join us as we talk about everything from Queen Vashti and Jesus refusing to co-sign on systems of dominance and oppression to what it's like to be pastors who are also pastor's wives. Rev. Delaney is brilliant and shares her wisdom with all of us; breaking down wh...

Have you ever felt like there are various parts of your self or your life that cannot be brought to church? That cannot be talked about or are just plain off-limits? In this life-giving interview, Minister Amy Johnson brings the fire, shedding light on how sexuality and our faith lives do not have to be seperate. Spoiler alert: sexuality does not just mean sex. It is our relationships, our senses,...

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