Grace Podcasts

It can be scary to have conflict with others. Even having conflict in our lives might seem like we are doing something wrong, but the example of Ananias reminds us that conflict is inevitable. Sometimes conflict is even the means to dramatic transformation in our lives!

People do some wild things sometimes, don't they? The resurrection of Jesus has something to say about our wild lives. Hear how resurrection leads to both adventure and "third places" where our whole world can change.

How do you keep working when nobody can agree on anything? Between politics, race and culture wars, there are all kinds of ways to separate ourselves from each other. Simon Peter faced one of the biggest tests that divided the new Christian community and helps us see a way forward no matter what divides us.

Hear how Simon Peter both confesses Jesus as Lord and hinders his ministry. There is a way forward for all of us, and sometimes it takes the right environment to see it.

When the wind and waves come how will you manage? Will your little boat sink or will you place your trust in God? Jesus invites Peter and all of us to let him climb into the boat with us and see where we can go.

Simon Peter was one of the closest disciples of Jesus, but he was not so eager to follow Jesus in the beginning. See how your own call parallels that of Peter, a flawed, but faithful disciple.

Our guest preacher, Paul Semendinger, shares how discussions with Pastor Brian have inspired him to see God everywhere!

Ever wonder if God cares what food you eat? Hear about Bible diets and the meaning behind Peter's vision of animals coming down out of heaven. The animals we eat has a profound impact on the community of God and how we are meant to treat each other.

An ancient scripture about meat offered to idols? What good could that message have for us today? It turns out its exactly the scenario we need to look at to help us figure out where the line is in helping others. How far do we do we bend over backwards to help others? The answer lies within Paul response to those who eat meat offered to idols!

Ever wonder why someone keeps reverting back to doing things the wrong way? Jesus had the same problem after he fed thousands of people. Find out how Jesus went about changing people's mindsets, rather than simply their behaviors as we explore the Bread of Life.

Ever wonder what we should do with our wounds and scars? Hear a reflection from our guest preacher, Eric Marshall, on the Apostle Paul's words to carry our treasure in clay jars. Wounds may affect our whole lives, but we can choose to allow them to be a moment of transformation for ourselves and for all we encounter.

Maybe you've heard someone say, "God won't give you more than you can handle," but what does that even mean?! Find what the Bible really says about being tested beyond what you can handle and how it relates to the priorities we set in our lives.

Ever wonder why things are the way they are? Some say God controls everything, while others say its all random chaos. Journey with us as we consider whether everything really does happen for a reason.

Why do we get baptized? Ever seen a video of a priest violently dunking a little baby in the water? That can't be what Jesus meant by baptizing people in his name, right? Discover the meaning of baptism as we hear about Jesus' own baptism by John.

Sometimes the things we think are in the Bible simply are not there. The story of the Three Kings reminds us of this, as well as our need to stay humble in pursuit of God. Sometimes God just isn't who we think he is!

When life is at its worst love is at its best. Consider how positivity is not just meant for the good times, but also for the bad. The story of two pregnant mothers, Mary and Elizabeth, is one to stir love in our hearts for all.

How do we keep joyful in a season full of rushing and sickness and sometimes chaos? John the Baptist points the way toward real joy in caring for others. We also hear some testimonies from the audience.

The Ghosts of Christmas Past can do us harm or do us good. How do you find peace in the midst of your past? Hear how Scrooge, the Apostle Paul and even us today can be redeemed and find our peace.

Don't be a Scrooge! We are called to do more than think of ourselves. We have to think of others, even if our friends and family resent us for it.

Ever wonder how you can communicate better with others? See how language and non-verbal communication can speak volumes about our love for others and for God.

Fear can be a powerful driver in our lives, but Rahab manages to overcome her fear. Hear her story of epic consolation as we all learn to trust even when circumstances make us think we shouldn't.

Eve is certainly one of the bad girls of the Bible, as part of the story where sin enters the world. Her story reminds us how we can navigate good and evil for the benefit of all.

Guest Preacher Paul Semendinger offers an examination of the trick or treater getting older, leading to a profound truth about God. Pastor Brian Neville does the introduction and offers a reflection at the end.

Suffering can lead us to question God. This 'Master,' Jurgen Moltmann has a story that helps us see the connection between suffering and hope in Jesus Christ.