Grace Podcasts

(1 Corinthians 10:23-33 & Psalm 34:8) Meals together can make a big difference, from health to relationships. See how the Apostle Paul and even Jesus himself saw meals as a way to bring about the meaning of Christmas (Experiencing Christmas 2/4).

(Luke 21:25-36 & Jeremiah 33:14-16) The sights and sounds of Christmas signal something important is on the way! See how these signs aren't just about what we expect to happen in this season, but about something wholly unexpected! (1/4 Experiencing Christmas).

(Matthew 6:5-15 & Hebrews 12:14-15) Sometimes you owe money and it can feel like a real weight around your neck. Somethings similar happens with our mistakes and offenses against people. See how our debts can be forgiven in a way that brings real, lasting freedom (Forgiving 4/4).

(Luke 18:1-8 & Romans 12:9-21) Sometimes people just seem like they were born lucky, but is luck all its cracked up to be? Sometimes the right kind of luck is what leads to the end of dysfunction (Forgive 3/4).

(Genesis 1:20-27 & Romans 5:1-5) The things we perceive come through our senses, but is it always accurate to reality? Consider how God calls us to live in the midst of what we perceive (Forgiving 2/4).

(John 5:1-9, 1-18 & 2 Chronicles 7:12-14) Sometimes hurt makes us hurt others, and too often we can't get on the road toward healing. See how a surprising story speaks volumes on the way to heal (Forgiving 1/4).

(Luke 15:11-32 & Ezekiel 37:11-12) Sometimes people know what's best for someone else, but that can lead to judgment and even resentment. Find out how a lost brother points the way to a more gracious and loving life (Lost 4/4).

(Luke 15:11-32 & Ezekiel 34:2b-4) The prodigal son is one of the most famous passages in scripture, but what makes him lost is a mindset. Hear about a new mindset that Jesus himself encourages (Lost 3/4).

(Luke 15:1-10 & Psalm 119:174-176) Rejection is a loss as bad as physical pain. What should we do when we experience that kind of social rejection? Jesus has a thought and it starts with dinner (Lost 2/4).

(Luke 14:25-35 & Deuteronomy 22:1-3) Family and friends are so important, as is helping those in need. So, why does Jesus say to hate everything? Find out about the depth of discipleship required of followers of Christ! (Lost 1/4).

(Matthew 27:45-54 & 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17) Dealing with death can be hard to do, but when Jesus dies we see something completely incomprehensible - some dead people come back to life! Is it just a fairy tale or is there something more here to help make us believe? (4/4 Make Believe)

(Jonah 1:1-17 & Mark 4:37-41) The story of Jonah looks like its all about a whale swallowing a man who someone survives in its belly for three days. This impossible scenario is about so much more than that. Hear how the whale, like Captain Ahab in Moby Dick, is really all about revenge (Make Believe 3/4).

(Ezekiel 1:4-20 & John 10:16) Ever wonder what's beyond our galaxy? Though we don't talk about it much in church, so did the ancient authors of the Bible. Consider for a moment what aliens might mean for your faith (Make Believe 2/4).

(Numbers 22:21-35 & Romans 2:14-16) We can make believe or pretend, but when a small voice whispers, or something unbelievable happens in our life, its time to pay attention! See how an animal speaking can lead to the answers you really need (Make Believe 1/4).

(Luke 3:2-18 & Malachi 4:5-6) Sometimes we worry what things might look like for us in the afterlife. Are we really sure we're going to heaven? John the Baptist shows us how even vipers can make it in and it has nothing to do with their snakeskin (Good News Bears 8/8).

(Ezekiel 33:1-20 & 1 John 2:1-3) Sometimes it can feel like fate will take us to the top, or drag us down to the very bottom. Hear how the prophet Ezekiel dealt with the successes and the failures of his people as he watched over them, like an angel in the outfield (Good News Bears 7/8).

(Psalm 51:1-12 & Matthew 12:6-8) We sin when we know we are doing something wrong, but sometimes we do exactly the wrong thing and we know it. See how even a king had to confess his sin to make things right and what we can do to make things right among us (Good News Bears 5/7).

(Nehemiah 4:1-15 & 1 Corinthians 3:10-11) Sometimes everything is going right, but other times it can feel like everyone has turned against you. See how angry families and death threats didn't pull Nehemiah away from keeping his eye on the ball (Good News Bears 4/7).

(2 Kings 2:8-15 & Luke 22:31-32) Having a plan for a transition can be wise, especially with children and business. Elisha shows us another important transition that points us to the most important succession of all (Good News Bears 3/7).

(Judges 16:15-22 & Matthew 7:1-3) The baseball hall of fame has some worthy players in it, but maybe they aren't quite the example we are looking for. See how Samson's manages to get in the Bible's hall of fame, despite his flaws (Good News Bears 2/7).

(Judges 2:16-19, 4:4-9 and John 5:30) The Bad News Bears give us a window into what it must have been like for Deborah to lead Israel when everything looks as bad as it could ever get. Find a glimmer of hope through the Good News Bears (Good News Bears 1/7).

(Genesis 8:13-22) When bad news comes it can be hard to accept. In ancient times they got some of the worst news - everything was going to be destroyed in a flood. Noah's story of the flood can teach us some valuable lessons today (Good News Bears Intro).

(1 Samuel 16:1-13 & Luke 15:20-23) Sometimes people do and say things that are truly awful. How should we respond when confronted with irrational anger? A man after God's own heart shows us the way (21st century 6/6).

(1 Samuel 8:4-11, 13, 16-20 & Mark 3:31-35) Different generations can see things very differently, but when we get caught up in what others have, it can go very badly. The prophet Samuel has some insight on a better way to respond (21st century 5/6).

(1 Samuel 3:1-20 & Mark 3:4-6) Sometimes we feel like we are hearing straight from God. How do we know if what we are hearing is God? How do we respond the right way? The boy prophet, Samuel , has a lesson or two for us (4/6 21st century church).