Ginghamsburg Church Podcast

Gluttony Gluttony isn’t just about excess; it’s about appetite without restraint. Esau trades something eternal for something immediate, revealing how quickly hunger can cloud wisdom. This week asks what we keep reaching for to fill us—and why it never quite satisfies. ginghamsburg.org

Pride Pride doesn’t always look loud or arrogant—it often sounds like self-reliance. It whispers that we don’t really need God, or that we know better. Ash Wednesday invites us to begin Lent by naming the oldest snare of all and remembering who we are—and who we are not. ginghamsburg.org

When Leading Through the Wilderness? Exodus 18:21–23; 33:11 – Leadership in the wilderness is exhausting. Moses carries the weight of a restless people and discovers that even faithful leaders feel overwhelmed, lonely, and stretched thin. This final week explores how God sustains those called to lead—not by removing the burden, but by sharing it, strengthening it, and reminding us that the work ha...

When I am Struggling with Change? Freedom doesn’t always feel better than familiarity. In the wilderness, Israel wrestles with change, loss of control, and unmet expectations. God meets them daily, teaching that transformation is rarely instant—but always intentional. ginghamsburg.org

When I Feel Trapped? Exodus chapters 7-14 – Sometimes the way forward looks impossible and the way back is closed. The Red Sea moment forces Israel to confront fear, trust, and surrender all at once. This week asks what it means to trust God when escape seems out of reach. ginghamsburg.org

When Obedience Makes Life Harder? Exodus chapters 5-6 – What happens when doing the right thing leads to more resistance, not less? Moses obeys God—and everything gets worse. This message wrestles with the uncomfortable truth that faithfulness doesn’t always bring immediate relief. ginghamsburg.org

When I Need Direction? Exodus chapters 3-4 – Few moments feel heavier than standing at a crossroads with no clear path forward. Moses encounters God while unsure, unqualified, and hesitant. This week explores how God often speaks direction not when we feel ready—but when we’re willing to listen. ginghamsburg.org

When I'm Wounded?  Exodus chapter 2 – Pain has a way of reshaping our questions about God. When life leaves marks we didn’t ask for, trust doesn’t come easily. Moses’ story shows how God meets us not after the wound, but right in the middle of it. ginghamsburg.org

While I Wait? Exodus Chapter 1 – Waiting can feel like silence, and silence can feel like absence. When prayers stall and progress feels slow, it’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten us. Exodus opens in a season of long waiting, reminding us that God is often doing his deepest work before we see any movement. ginghamsburg.org

Christ The Refugee Matthew 2:13–23 — The Escape to Egypt “Our King knows the road of the refugee and walks with the displaced.” The Christmas story doesn’t end at the manger—it leads into a midnight escape. Even as a child, Jesus knew the fear, uncertainty, and vulnerability of families forced to flee. He understands the stories of the displaced because he lived one. And he calls us to see, honor,...

Christ Gives Access Hebrews 4:14; 10:19–22 Through Christ, every border to God is torn down. No more distance. No more separation. In Jesus—our great High Priest—we’re given direct, confident access to the Father. The invitation isn’t exclusive; it’s wide open. Step in.

Fitz grew up in Ohio, navigating his parents’ divorce and his father’s struggles with addiction. It was during that season of instability that Fitz was introduced to church for the first time and encountered Jesus in a way that, while not dramatic in the moment, ultimately changed the direction of his life.

Strangers Become Family At the cradle, strangers become family. The journey of the wise ones reminds us that God’s salvation doesn’t stay inside our borders—it reaches every nation, every seeker, every outsider. The cradle of Christ welcomes the stranger… and invites us to do the same. ginghamsburg.org

The Forgotten Get Good News Ever felt like you were on the outside looking in? This week in Christmas Beyond Borders, Pastor Fitz takes us straight to the margins—the place where the Christmas story actually begins. From forgotten shepherds to people today who feel unseen, unwanted, or unqualified, the message is simple and disruptive: Jesus doesn’t wait for us to clean up and come to the center....

When John Jung tells his story, he laughs at the idea of having a “plan.” His life, he’ll tell you, is a series of moments that make sense only in hindsight — a story stitched together by grace rather than strategy. “It wasn’t my plan,” he said with a smile. “But it was clearly God’s.”

Make Room for the King Advent is not just a celebration of Christ’s coming; it’s a summons to go. The incarnation is the ultimate mission trip: Jesus, the Son of God, left the glory of heaven to bring light to a dark world. As his followers, we are sent to embody that same love, especially to the poor, the forgotten, and the brokenhearted. Christmas is a border-breaking movement of compassion. Our...

Gratitude at the Banquet God's Kingdom is one of invitation. There's a feast prepared and everyone is welcome to the party. That's how God designed it. God's kingdom is for everyone, and often we have the opportunity to invite someone to the table. Once we realize that we're welcome at God's table and we open the invitation to others around us, we'll discover our gratitude will never stop growing....

Rachel has seen God most in seasons of having to wait upon God. “Those are the absolute hardest seasons. All of our senses are on high alert and we’re really raw. We’re really in tune. We’re really seeking and searching for that next part of the journey.”

Gratitude in the Fire We all face challenges and difficulties each day. Often those feel so overwhelming that we want to give up. This week as we look at the writings of Paul, we'll be reminded that our struggles are only temporary. There is more for us in the future, especially as we keep our attention focused on Jesus. When we live with gratitude, it gives us the strength to keep singing, even i...

An Unlikely Offering Everyone has something meaningful to contribute to the world. Whether it's something simple like sharing a smile, or a life saving surgery, everyone has something to share. One particular event in Jesus' story illustrates this so well. He was sharing a meal with friends and he received an unlikely gift, from an unlikely person. But instead of speaking harshly, he spoke with te...

When you meet Tina Bradley, the first thing you notice is her laugh. It’s the kind that fills a room—warm, contagious, and utterly disarming. What you might not notice right away is that behind that laughter lies a lifetime of resilience, faith, and grace in the face of heartbreak. Tina’s story is one of quiet faithfulness—of learning to find joy not because life is easy, but because God is good.

Group Our world is fiercely independent. We're told we can do everything on our own and that we don't need anyone's help. But the Jesus way teaches us a different way, running in a different direction than our world and culture. We know that our lives are richer when we share them with other people. When we support, encourage, help, and walk alongside others, it's mutually beneficial. Yes, we can...

Our world is fiercely independent. We're told we can do everything on our own and that we don't need anyone's help. But the Jesus way teaches us a different way, running in a different direction than our world and culture. We know that our lives are richer when we share them with other people. When we support, encourage, help, and walk alongside others, it's mutually beneficial. Yes, we can provid...

In this podcast episode, Becky Gruber shares her life story, faith journey, and ministry experiences at Ginghamsburg Church. Raised as a preacher’s kid (PK), Becky developed a deep curiosity about people from diverse backgrounds due to her father’s work as a campus minister, which exposed her to a wide range of cultures and experiences from an early age.

Growth  Maturity is a word which carries strong feelings, thoughts, and ideas. When we're young, we can't wait to reach maturity. But as we get older and do mature, we wonder if we'll ever reach full maturity. It's a process. The same can be said about following Jesus. It's a process, and the longer we follow Christ, the more mature we become. But along the way there are things that can help us re...