Grace Podcasts

Is "faith" enough? What about all those who suffer? What about when I doubt my faith because of those who suffer? Hear the story of Mother Teresa whose doubt changed the world.

(Romans 1:14-25) Ever felt guilty? Ever felt so guilty you thought you that you deserved to die or could never be right with God? Learn from 'the Master,' Martin Luther, in how to deal with guilt and find faith.

(Romans 13:8-14) Ever wonder if your life has any meaning? Ever wondered why bad things happen? Augustine, one of the greatest theologians ever, asked those same questions. His story is one of guilt and shame and misery, but it all turns around in one incredible moment. Listen to hear the hope we can find in one of Christianity's greatest masters and his work Confessions by Augustine of Hippo.

Ever feel like not forgiving someone? Ever think 'they need to repent before I forgive them!' Consider with us what the Apostle Paul, who went through so many hardships, and Jesus, who died on a cross for our sins, might say about when its the right time to forgive someone.

Are we obligated to help others in our community? The Apostle Paul says both "carry the burdens of others" and "each must carry their own load." Well, which is it?! See what real community looks like as we explore the burdens we are to carry.

(1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 3:3-9 & Luke 11:17) Ever think you deserve the credit? Ever get mad that somebody else got the glory and not you? This Founders Day we look at how real community is built and who really gets the glory in our lives.

(Matt. 7:1-12 & James 1:27) Do you love parasites? You know, the kinds of people that just take and take and take? The 'golden rule' of Jesus points to mutuality, but what if they refuse that kind of life and just keep taking?

(Matthew 5:43-48) Can we love people all the time, perfectly? Jesus has a surprising answer, and John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, offers us a compelling biography to encourage us.

How do you experience the divine love of God? Jesus tells us something of the answer in a cryptic passage about Noah and Sodom and Gomorrah. As we unravel it together, we hoe to experience something of that divine love.

(1 Samuel 16:1-13) Is it selfish to love yourself? If we want to be all about love, do we focus on ourselves or not? The story of King David has a surprising revelation about what it really means to have a centered self.

Do you really have to tell the truth all the time? Even if its to spare someone's feelings or to keep them happy? See what the scriptures and the theologian, Dietrich Bonhoffer can teach us.

(Matthew 18:1-9) Justice is not just meant for adults. All people are worthy of protection from abuse, neglect and violence. We explore what the scriptures really have to say about disciplining children, particularly the common phrase "spare the rod, spoil the child."

(1 John 3:11-20 & Romans 12:9) All About Love: What does it really mean to love someone? Is it 'tough love' or letting people do what they want? Week one we clarify what love means with a definition that could change your life.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 - When we hear the Lord speak are we ready to respond? (Paul Semendinger - Lay Speaker)

Galatians 5:1, 4-7, 13-15 & Matthew 18:21-22 - How do we forgive people who hurt us so much? Why should we even forgive them? Rebroadcast on July 4th

(Proverbs 8:22-35) In nature we can find all kinds of wisdom that will point us toward God. Find encouragement to get out into this beautiful world God has created!

Romans 12:1-8: God gives us all gifts and talents and when we pause to discover what they are incredible things can happen.

Consider with us God's existence along with the best way to connect with this mysterious, awe-inspiring being. It could lead to the perfect summer!

Jesus says its better that he leaves so that the Holy Spirit is present with us, but what does the Holy Spirit do? Why is it better to have the Spirit than Jesus, and how it all relates to Court TV!

Ever feel overwhelmed by the problems in this world? Consider how actions big and small can change the world as we fully, completely love our neighbors as Jesus calls us to

Ever feel guilt? overburdened? Jesus knows that feeling and he offers hope in the midst of being sick and tired of it all.

There are many ways Christians connect how we can be at one with God, despite the evil we do. Hear three theories on atonement that will inspire and call you to life lived in Jesus.

Atonement makes us "at-one" with God, but are there limits to it? Can anyone be at one with God, or only certain people? And why do we have to be good if we can't earn God's love?

(Lev. 16 & John 21) How do we get right with God? Some think they have nothing to be forgiven for, others say its all relative, but sin persists. There must be a day where we can atone for our sins...