Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe

Hearts Open to the Word

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Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe brings vibrant energy and deep theological insight to her preaching ministry. A Presbyterian pastor of a vibrant Pittsburgh congregation and the former Director of Chaplaincy at an urban county jail, she weaves together academic wisdom with real-world pastoral experience. Her engaging style combines thoughtful biblical interpretation with practical applications for daily life. Drawing from her diverse background in both institutional and congregational ministry, she offers fresh perspectives that challenge and inspire listeners to deeper faith and action.

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Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe

Episodes

Anointing Oil and Rusty Gates.mp3 04.05.2025 20:15

From Psalm 133 and 1 Corinthians 13

Be Merciful 23.02.2025 19:21

Preached at Center Presbyterian Church 2/23/25, Luke 6:27-38

Woe to the Rich, the Well-Fed, the Carefree, and the Famous 16.02.2025 19:43

Woe to the Rich, the Well-Fed, the Carefree, and the Famous by Charissa Clark Howe

Jesus is exactly where he said he would be 02.02.2025 16:21

Jesus is exactly where he said he would be by Charissa Clark Howe

The Muddy Waters of Baptism 12.01.2025 16:12

Preached at Waverly Presbyterian Church, January 12, 2025. Isaiah 43:1–7 (ESV) 1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be bu...

The Bright, Shiny World Around Us 05.01.2025 17:49

Matthew 2:1-12 Preached at Fox Chapel Presbyterian 1/5/25.

Unbroken: Psalm 34:15-22 25.08.2024 15:12

Unbroken: Psalm 34:15-22 by Charissa Clark Howe

Carb Loading: John 6:51-58 25.08.2024 21:29

Sermon from Center Presbyterian Church.

More Than You See: Mark 6:30-34,53-56 22.07.2024 19:22

Preached July 28, 2024 First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Half a Bubble Out of Plumb 14.07.2024 18:01

Sermon from Amos 7 preached on July 14, 2024 at Third Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh the day after Trump was shot.

Can't Touch This (Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun) 30.06.2024 23:22

Mark 5:21–43 (ESV) And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” And...

Yes. . . Even Them. 1 John 4:7-21 28.04.2024 22:06

Sermon preached at Sixth Presbyterian Church on April 28,2024.

Valleys: Psalm 23 21.04.2024 21:51

Valleys: Psalm 23 by Charissa Clark Howe

Why Fish: Luke 24:36-49 18.04.2024 21:18

Why Fish: Luke 24:36-49 by Charissa Clark Howe

Called By Name Out of Mourning 01.04.2024 19:34

John 20:1-18 Easter Sunday

Click Bait 11.03.2024 14:56

Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon 3/10/24 John 3:14–21 Ephesians 2:1–10

GLITTER! Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52: July 30, 2023 10:25:32 AM 30.07.2023 16:53

GLITTER! Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52: July 30, 2023 10:25:32 AM by Charissa Clark Howe