Ground Up Faith

Today we hear the familiar story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Jesus turns our worldview upside down; and again he does it here...Listen to find out more!

Today we consider what I've always read as a challenging text; Jesus healing 10 leapers...What's so challenging about this text and what might it say to us? Listen to find out!

Today we hear a familiar story; that of the Rich Man and Lazarus; but we consider it from an unlikely perspective.

Today we hear the story of the Prodigal Son; but hear it from a unique perspective. 

Today we consider the cost of discipleship...does it really mean we have to hate mother and father and all others? What's going on in this text? Listen on to find out more.

Today we pause to consider the parable of the Mustard Seed...Though in Luke the focus is shifted from us and our action to God...What might you hear today? Listen on to find out more!

Today we hear Jesus' discourse on not worrying...but what does that mean; and, what does that look like in our lives? To find out take a little time to listen.

Lord teach us to pray...so ask the disciples of Jesus. Today we consider what it looks like to build a habit of prayer.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan, it's an incredibly familiar story; and yet it is so timely for today...this moment. Listen in to find out why.

Today we reach the account of Jesus' transfiguration. We also reach the point of Jesus turning is face to Jerusalem; thus starting a journey from the Galilee to Jerusalem, and ultimately the cross. What significance do journey's have in our lives? and in the ministry of Jesus? listen to find out!

Today Jesus speaks to us about a mysterious traveling companion; and indwelling light. Who is this light? And what difference does it make in our lives? Listen to find out!

In this devotional we pause to consider the woman Luke simply names as sinful. What role does she play in the sweeping narrative of Scripture? And what inspiration might she have for our own journey of faith?

In today's Devotional we consider the 6th chapter of Luke's Gospel; specifically focusing on Jesus's Sermon on the Pain; also called the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's Gospel. This is Jesus' central teaching; and it is also challenging. It calls us to be different. What are we to do with this text? Reader: Kai Thurow Meditation Music: Breath In by Yehezkel Raz Devotional...

In today's devotion we pause to consider the continuation of Jesus' first sermon from the previous chapter. Here we have three brief stories, one with a leaper, one with a man paralyzed, and one with Levi the tax collector

In today's Devotional we hear Jesus' first sermon as he announces the inbreaking of the Jubilee year; heaven and earths new creation. Reader: Kia Thurow Meditation Music: Breath In by Yehezkel Raz Opening Song: Peace on Earth by U2 Devotional Music: Season Finale by Beo'

Today we meet John, he's called many things but I call him a performance artist; inviting us to be players is a new theatrical production of the Exodus...familiar...yet different.

Join us on this second day in December as we read together the second chapter of Luke. Specifically we focus on the Christmas story. It's familiar; yet when we pause and consider it with fresh ears we learn that its not a silent, not a peaceful, and not as clean as we thought. Its chaotic...much like our own lives are. Yet even still Christ comes to us...how can we, like Mary, treasure the pr...

Today we read together the first Chapter of Luke. Our Focus passage is the Song of Mary, known as the Magnificat. Her song invites us to see the world with fresh eye. Meditation Music: Breath In by Yehezkel Raz Devotional Music: Walking in the Forests by Ben Winwood

Join us this season in quieting the loud clanging cymbals and noisy gongs of this world and instead fill the air with the Gospel of Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace that we have in Jesus Christ. We invite you to read a chapter of Luke each day during December. Then, on Christmas Eve, the 24th, You'll have heard the entire story of Jesus just in time to celebrate his birth! Please enjoy this introdu...

In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, we dive into the final "Part 3" of our series on Star Wars.  We sit down to finish out the original trilogy with our discussion of "Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi" and what it means for us to embrace a more mature, enduring hope even in the midst of everything that works to take our hope away. 

In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, we continue "Part 2" of our series on Star Wars and the Inspiration we draw from the original films on our faith life and practices. We discuss what challenges our sense of hope and how toxic fandom can impact science-fiction and the church.

In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, I sit down with my friends, Pastors Jonathan Conrad and Will Rose to talk about our favorite film franchise, Star Wars. In this, the first of a three-episode arch we'll draw parallels between Star Wars: A New Hope and living a life of faith today.

In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, please join us for our conversation with Dwayne Burks, Pastor and Founder of The Gateway Gaston. He has an inspiring story of Grace that saved his life and empowers his love of neighbor.

In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, we speak with Kimberly Truesdell who is a fascinating person.  She is involved in Youth Ministry, is a Triathlete, and has an inspiring story of weightlessness.  Take some time and listen to her story!

Welcome Back! After a time away The Ground Up Faith Podcast is back with Season 2! We had a great season to start with and I'm really excited about what follows with season 2! Check it out! If you have questions about the podcast reach out at JASchnibben@gmail.com and let's talk!