Grace Podcasts

(Genesis 24 (selected) & Matthew 11:28-30) On the 4th of July we can look back at other periods and see struggles. The way forward is not always the way we think it is and a young woman can surprise us in revealing a new path (State of the Church).

(Genesis 22:1-14 & Matthew 10:40, 42) As we look back on the previous year we see a theme - God will provide. Hear how God continues to provide at Grace as we move into a new year of pastoral ministry (Grace Highlights).

(Genesis 21:8-21 & Matthew 10:29-31) Sometimes we find ourselves in terrible situations with no good options. Yet, when Abraham was asked to send his own child away an unexpected solution brought grace. Can we do the same?

(Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 & Matthew 9:37-38) In the summer months its important to take a break, but its also important to create space for others. What is God calling you to in this season?

(Genesis 12:1-9 & Romans 4:16) Life can be full of huge risks, but should we do it? Should we take a big risk to maybe get a big return? Father Abraham shows the way (Children's Sunday 1/1).

(Genesis 1:26-2:3 & Matthew 28:16-20) Its helps to have an instruction manual when you are trying to do something, but much of life has no instructions! Jesus has some directions unlike anything that came before it (Confirmation Sunday).

(1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 & Acts 2:2-4, 12-13) We can sometimes get down on ourselves, feeling low, maybe saying some negative self-talk, but the Apostle Paul reminds us of a very different truth. See what it is in 'Except by the Holy Spirit' (Pentecost 1/1).

(Acts 1:6-14 & John 17:11) Getting back at someone can feel pretty good, but is it what we want long term? Jesus has a final command for his disciples that is surprisingly connected to revenge (Women 3/3).

(1 Peter 3:13-22 & Acts 17:26-28) Mothers Day can be tough for many people, especially when you think about how many times we can try to do a good thing but suffer. The Apostle Peter feels your pain and he points us in the right direction to have a clear conscience (Women 2/3).

(Acts 7:51-60 & John 14:25-26) We are have moments of pain and suffering. When a disciple of Jesus experienced this, he had a vision that reminded him exactly where he stood (Women: Barred from Service 1/3).

(John 10:1-10 & Ezekiel 34:11-12) Living without regret might seem impossible. We all have things we wish we could change, but maybe God's promise for life in its fullness doesn't mean we never make a mistake. Maybe it means something much deeper (Rise Up 4/4).

(Daniel 6:7-10) Anxiety can have an enormous negative impact on us and on the world. In the biblical story of Daniel we see someone who responds to the chaos around him not by fighting it tooth and nail, but by regulating the temperature. Hear how you, too, can rise up against conflict and anxiety (Rise Up 3/3).

(John 20:19-31 & Psalm 111:10) Thomas doubted what the disciples saw after the resurrection of Jesus, and we may have our doubts, too. But the call on all of our lives is not to be doubt free; its to represent something so much more (Rise Up 2/3).

(Matthew 28:1-10 & Psalm 118:20-24) Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, can have a devastating effect on our lives. Yet, the earthquake at the resurrection had the complete opposite effect. What will happen after the earthquake in your life? (Rise Up 1/3)

(Luke 16:19-31 & Zechariah 9:9-11) What happens after we die? There is plenty of mystery, but Jesus has some analogies to help us on our way as we understand this final key message from Jesus (6/6 the Message of Jesus)

(John 19:16b-30 & Psalm 22:1-5) What would you say or do if you only had a few days or a few hours to live? Jesus lays out some of the most important ideas with his seven last words. The connection between two of them might even surprise you! (The Message of Jesus 5/6).

(John 6:47-56, 66-69 & Ezekiel 34:2b-5) It seems like we can fall into ruin pretty easily, but the 'I AM' statements of Jesus put a whole new twist on what it means to be ruined (The Message of Jesus 4/6).

(Luke 15:11-32 & Leviticus 19:17-18) Parables are stories that move our hearts and call us to action. What would you do with someone who is reckless with their resources? (the Message of Jesus 3/6).

(Matthew 5:1-20 & 7:24-27) The sermon on the mount has had a profound influence on our world, but it could also destroy us if we misunderstand it. Hear some of the key points to rightly follow the ethics of Jesus in the kingdom (The Message of Jesus 2/6).

(Mark 1:14-28 & Psalm 32:9-11) Sometimes it seems like the whole world is broken. The way to a full life is laid out by Jesus, but it has nothing to do with what we usually think of (the Message of Jesus 1/6).

(Nehemiah 9:6-17 & Matthew 17:1-2) We want to do good for our community, but how do we really make that happen? Valentines and a journey to hell can point to an unexpected truth - the way forward is not in changing the community! (Rebuilding Us, Rebuilding Our Community 3/3).

(Nehemiah 4:1-15 & 1 Corinthians 2:1-5) Lives can change pretty dramatically when someone with confidence offers us a hand. Nehemiah did that for Israel, and we can do that for each other (Rebuilding Us, Rebuilding Our Community 2/3).

(Nehemiah 1:2-10, 2:1-5 & Micah 6:6-8) Sometimes we fail, and fail hard! We are not alone. Even Nehemiah in the Bible knew that feeling, but what he did next is an example for us all (Rebuilding Us, Rebuilding Our Community 1/3).

(Joshua 4:1-8, 19-24 & 1 Peter 2:5-6) Generational differences seem like they are everywhere, but are they really all their cracked up to be? Finding a deeper connection helps us to be there for one another, even if we don't see everything the same (for Generations, 4/4).

(Romans 11:33-12:8 & Psalm 95:6-7) Our commitments in the new year are about more than our body. The same is true when it comes to worship. We don't just put on a show for God - we give everything (For Generations 3/4).