Grace Podcasts

(Romans 5:1-11 & John 16:12-13) Getting back at someone can feel good, but is it good for the soul? The Apostle Paul gives us much to think about in how we compare to others.

(Genesis 11:1-9 & Acts 2:1-8, 12-18) Fostering and raising children can be tough to do. It can raise all kinds of feelings of being ill-prepared or inadequate. It can feel the same in the Christian life, but Jesus offers us a sudden, and unexpected path forward in Pentecost.

(Acts 16:16-34 & Revelation 22:13-14) Jail can feel like its always wrong to be there, but what if there's actually a good side to being thrown in prison? The Apostle Paul adds a surprising twist to what looks like bad news (Confirmation Sunday).

(Galatians 5:13-26 & Deuteronomy 10:12-13) Memorial Day and Aldersgate Day are two important dates. Hear about some of the surprising connections between these themes in "Freedom and Slavery."

(Exodus 1:15-2:10) Birth can bring with it all kinds of blessings, but also trouble. Hear about Moses' mother who had a brutally difficult situation as she gave birth. Her faith is a lesson to us all!

(1 Corinthians 12:1-13 & John 21:12-14) A group of panelists are asked questions from the congregation on Jesus and the church. Listen for their thoughtful reflections revealing the variety in the body of Christ.

(John 20:1-18 & ! Corinthians 15:19-21, 26) We may not believe the story of Jesus raised from the dead, but the first people to see his body gone reveal something important. They didn't enter the story with contempt; they felt a very different emotion!

(Luke 19:28-40 & Isaiah 25:7-9) A celebration erupted when Apollo 11 returned from the moon. Jesus was also celebrated when he entered Jerusalem. These celebration remind us that, despite it all, there is an important spiritual practice needed for all of us.

(1 Corinthians 11:17-26 & Deuteronomy 6:10-12) The Last Supper on the moon came at a harrowing expense. It is incredibly dangerous to travel in space! Consider how Jesus wants us to remember him and give thanks despite the trials we face (Last Supper on the Moon 4/5).

(John 10:1-15 & 1 Samuel 17:34-36) Just like in the 60's with NASA, there is a lot of division in our country. Jesus doesn't weigh in on the culture wars, though; he points in a completely different direction (Last Supper on the Moon 4/6).

(Acts 1:1-11 & Genesis 15:1-6) How do you get a rocket that costs billions of dollars from the construction site to the launch site? Its a lesson in patience that echoes the life of Jesus from birth to ascension. See how Jesus calls us to a similar perspective (Last Supper on the Moon 2/6).

(Isaiah 53:1-12 & Matthew 5:3-5) Going to the moon seemed impossible to many, but a daring community made it possible. In the same way we when we dare to look inside, we find a dark side of the moon, but also NASA (Last Supper on the Moon 1/6).

(Luke 9:28-43a & Exodus 34:29-30) Doubt can lead us in all kinds of directions, but can it make our faith stronger? Jesus had disciples that expressed doubt, but he had a sure-fire way to encourage their faith, too (Doubt 1/1).

(Luke 6:27-42 & Genesis 45:4-5) It can be easy for us to fight the people we see as our enemies, but Jesus proposed a different way of fighting. See how the world's way doesn't really make it better, but, by getting a log out of our own eyes, we could (Conflict 4/4).

(Matthew 18:15-35 & Leviticus 19:17-18) It never feels good to be told we are wrong, but maybe it can present an opportunity for a better world. Jesus lays out for us clear cut steps for working through conflict but its probably not what you would expect! (conflict 3/4)

(Isaiah 6:1-13 & Luke 18:9-14) Conflict might seem like something to avoid. In fact, many work hard to stay away from conflict, but that can backfire tremendously. The prophet Isaiah offers a very different vision for dealing with conflict and it has everything to do with failure (Conflict 2/4).

(Jeremiah 1:4-19 & Romans 12:14-18) Some people seem to thrive on conflict. The prophet Jeremiah lived at one of the most tumultuous times in history, and, even though he didn't want to be in conflict, he found a way to navigate it. How can you do that, too? (Conflict 1/4).

(1 Corinthians 12:12-31 & Nehemiah 8:5-10) Creation has animals and people that are a blessing, but sometimes we don't feel quite so blessed. Society struggles when it comes to our neighbors, and the Apostle Paul has an important message as to how we deal with this part of creation (All of Creation 4/4).

(Exodues 19:9-20 & Luke 17:18-20) Mountains can draw us to them for their sheer size and power, but they've always had a religious draw, too. See why the mountain top is one of the most important experiences of your life (All of Creation 3/4).

(Luke 3:15-22 & Job 41:1-11) The ocean is teeming with life, but not all of it feels safe. Consider the spiritual side of water and why Jesus, himself, was baptized with water (All of Creation 2/4).

(Matthew 2:1-12 & Isaiah 60:1-6) Peter Pan reminds us that many people feel lost, even as they seek the light. See how Jesus responded to the lost and consider how you can love all of creation in this new year (All of Creation 1/4).

(Luke 2:1, 3-20 & Matthew 2:1-2, 7-10) Christmas fills us to brimming with senses, from sight to sounds, tastes and smells, but there's more to it than that! Discover even more of what the birth of Jesus means for Christmas and every day of your life.

(Luke 7:11-17 & 1 Kings 17:20-24) Touch can be such an important sense, but do we use it the right way? See how Jesus used his senses, and especially touch to change the world (Experiencing Christmas 4/4).

See what happens when the dress rehearsal for a Christmas play has no Christmas costumes!

(Philippians 4:4-9 & Zephaniah 3:14-15) We continue the journey of Experiencing Christmas through the sounds we hear. Particular sounds, and especially music can bring the magic of Christmas to us, but do we need it? (Experiencing Christmas 3/4)