Grace Podcasts

(1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 4:7 & Hebrews 12:1) Hear our guest preacher, Paul Semendinger, share about Doing God's will, and how sometimes it means real sacrifice. See how a man who simply ran a race, but did it in God's name helped bring dramatic change in many people's lives.

(Matthew 9:9-17 & Isaiah 55:7) Do you have a strange family member? They may feel like an outsider to your family and Jesus gives an example of how to handle the situation when he has dinner with sinners. This is the conclusion to our series on penitence and reveals what mercy looks like in this process.

(Galatians 6:1-10 & Proverbs 9:8) Ever felt like you just couldn't say what you wanted to say? Sometimes it can be funny, but other times it can lead to getting "canceled." The Apostle Paul has some thoughts on what it looks like to help set people on the right track and ultimately it all leads back to what it really means to show someone grace.

(Luke 17:1-10 & Proverbs 28:13) Many people believe we should forgive others, but that can be a struggle. Shouldn't the person repent first? Shouldn't they change their behaviors and stop hurting others before we forgive them? We'll explore a collection of Jesus' sayings on faith and forgiveness to help us try and answer the question.

(1 John 1:5-2:6 & Ezekiel 18:21) How do you know if you are right, or just plain wrong and need to repent? Finding that line can be tough to do, but the Apostle John has a simple test to reveal our need for repentance.

(Matthew 10:26-39 & Romans 12:14-21) Ever find yourself at war with another person? Sometimes sports and politics can divide us, but there is a way back from disharmony and disunity. Jesus points the way with a cryptic passage about bringing a sword (war) among families, but all is not as it seems. Jesus is advocating for a form of harmony that trumps all considerations. Hear about a way forward t...

(Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16) Some things seem impossible to fix. How do you make things right with people and situations with no good answers? Hear what the Apostle Paul has to say, after facing some really impossible scenarios himself.

(Luke 11:5-13 & Isaiah 61:1) Ever felt disconnected from others? Ever wondered if there was a way to get on the same page as people who disagree with you? Jesus uses some bread and a sleeping family to illustrate how we can unite together through the true goal of prayer.

(Colossians 3) This labor day we reflect on the previous year's work and consider what it is God calls us to do moving forward.

Have you ever talked to God? It might seem like that's not possible, but there are some places that can seem to transport us to the Lord. Hear how all of life can have a new meaning when we encounter God.

Ever try to fix something that was broken and you didn't know how to go about it? Maybe trying to fix it only made it worse in the end. Explore how broken relationships and broken covenants, from Moses to Israel, can be fixed to put us squarely on the Lord's side.

Ever feel like some rules just don't make sense? Maybe even the Bible leaves you scratching your head regarding some of the laws found in it. Hear about a different way to understand these rules that leads us straight into the presence and love of God.

When two roads diverge in a road, which path will you take? Hear how Moses can encourage us to take the less traveled path that leads to a blessing for the whole world.

Ever wonder about the difference between a sheep and a goat? Probably not! We know the difference...or do we? See how an unlikely farm animal can change our minds about the judgment and protection of God in a troubled world.

What do you do when you not happy with your life? Moses likely felt this way as a shepherd in Midian and he shows us a path forward to not just being happy, but being transformed inside and out by God.

We all feel like we don't fit in sometimes. Moses certainly felt that way, and his story of his escape to Midian helps find ways we can work through feeling like we don't belong.

Moses was supposed to be killed to keep the Israelites under the thumb of their Egyptian oppressors. Instead, he helped lead a people to freedom and liberty. Hear how Moses and Jesus can help point a way forward in the debate on abortion.

Hear our guest preacher, Eric Marshall, share some of his reflections on his family history, one intimately tied with the experiences of those suffering in the Ukraine. Their suffering, along with that of his own family, helps us understand a new definition of real power.

Dads need community just as much as others, but it can be tough to put the focus on others. Find some inspiration from Jesus as he ministers to the man who has a legion of demons in his past!

We explore self-care and how to grow in our discipleship with a look at those times when we are on our own. Is being alone a shocking waste of time, or can it really help us grow?

Our young people are confirmed in their faith today through the act of confirmation, but what does that mean? What does faith have to do with the law, our lives and the grace of God at work through the Holy Spirit?

Memorial Day is filled with tributes to fallen soldiers, but the church has memorials, too. The Apostle Paul has massive, beautiful churches built in his honor and we have ways of remembering friends and loved ones, too. Hear about the value of memorials for soldiers, family and the church.

The Apostle Paul suffered greatly throughout his missionary journeys. His example offers a compelling window into what it really means to follow Jesus Christ.

What exactly does it mean to 'do missions?' The Apostle Paul helps us understand an ancient definition that will help us in our modern context.

What it means for the church to be salt and light for our communities