Praise Cathedral Podcast

Jesus is the greatest revolutionary the world has ever known, but His revolution looks nothing like what most people expect. When a massive, politically charged crowd gathered hoping He would lead a military uprising, He responded by giving them the Gospel. He is the Bread of Life, the only thing that can truly satisfy the deep hunger every person carries. We live in one of the most prosperous nat...

The wedding at Cana reveals the only recorded conversation between Jesus and His mother Mary, teaching us profound lessons about faith and timing. When the wine runs out, Mary simply presents the problem to Jesus without telling Him what to do, demonstrating her deep belief in both His power and His character. Though Jesus initially says His hour hasn't come, Mary trusts His heart and tells the se...

A wealthy, moral, and humble young man approached Jesus asking what he must do to inherit eternal life. Despite appearing to be the perfect candidate for God's kingdom, he walked away heartbroken when Jesus told him to sell everything and follow Him. This encounter reveals that no one is as good as they think they are, and that Jesus refuses to be merely an accessory to our existing lives. The man...

Life inevitably brings storms - health challenges, financial struggles, relationship difficulties, and the reality of aging. The story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41 reveals that following Jesus doesn't exempt us from life's turbulence; in fact, it may lead us into more storms as we go against worldly values. When the disciples questioned whether Jesus cared about their peril, He demon...

Pastor Jerry Madden takes the congregation to the Cross and the empty tomb on Easter Sunday and poses the question 'Where Is Everyone?' Find guidance and direction through the stories told in the Bible to encourage your walk with Christ.

Throughout Scripture, God has used ordinary rocks and stones as powerful memorials of His faithfulness. From Jacob's pillow stone where God renewed His promises during Jacob's darkest hour, to the twelve memorial stones Joshua set up after crossing the Jordan River, to the small stone David used to defeat Goliath, these simple objects tell extraordinary stories. The most significant stone of all w...

We are excited to welcome Dr. Phil Cook, president of Lee University to our pulpit as he shares his testimony.

The parable of the sower reveals why some people experience abundant spiritual fruit while others remain spiritually barren. Jesus describes three types of unproductive soil: hard hearts that have been hurt and become unteachable, shallow hearts that lack commitment and depth, and divided hearts where competing priorities choke out God's word. Good soil represents a heart that is soft, tender, and...

In John 4, Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well reveals how understanding His true identity transforms everything. Jesus broke through racial and gender barriers to offer living water to someone society had rejected. The woman initially doubted His ability because she didn't recognize who He was - the same mistake we make today when we worry instead of pray. When Jesus exposed her...

Jesus offers something radically different from religious performance: true rest for our souls. When He declared authority to forgive sins and healed on the Sabbath, Jesus challenged both moral conservatives and cultural liberals who sought acceptance through their own efforts. The Gospel isn't about meeting minimum requirements or achieving enlightenment—it's about resting in Christ's finished wo...

Pastor Chris Criswell teaches from Luke 18 about persistence and not giving up on your prayers to God.

Following Jesus is far more radical than most people realize. Christ's call isn't an invitation to add Him to your busy life - He demands to be your supreme passion above every other priority. The gospel isn't good advice about earning God's acceptance; it's good news about what Christ has already accomplished for us. When Jesus called the disciples, they immediately left everything to follow Him,...

Mark chapter 1 reveals the Trinity in perfect harmony at Jesus' baptism - the Father's voice, the Son in the water, and the Holy Spirit descending like a dove. This scene shows us the divine dance where the three persons of God eternally glorify one another in perfect unity. Originally, humanity was created to participate in this divine dance, but sin caused us to step out of rhythm by making life...

Mary's response to the angel's announcement wasn't immediate joy, but quiet acceptance. God strategically placed Elizabeth in Mary's life to provide the encouragement she needed. When Mary visited Elizabeth, the Holy Spirit filled Elizabeth, who proclaimed truth over Mary's calling. This encounter transformed Mary from subdued acceptance to joyful proclamation in the Magnificat. God designs our re...

The incarnation of Christ represents the greatest event in human history, and God's choice of Mary reveals profound truths about His character. God chose Mary not because she was extraordinary, but because she was ordinary, pure, and young enough to be open to His plans. When the angel Gabriel announced she would bear the Son of God, Mary asked honest questions before ultimately surrendering to Go...

Forgiveness is releasing someone from a debt you feel owed because of real or perceived wrongs. At the heart of Christianity lies this powerful truth that can transform our relationships, especially during challenging holiday gatherings. Jesus made clear that our request for God's forgiveness obligates us to forgive others. Forgiveness isn't a transaction with numerical limits, but a disposition o...

In a world obsessed with artificial everything, the church faces a critical question: Are we offering authentic Christianity or just dressing up our old selves with Jesus accessories? The world desperately needs believers who genuinely reflect Christ's character in daily life, not just on Sunday mornings. This requires completely putting off our old nature and putting on the new man through the Ho...

Life inevitably brings suffering, even for Christians, but Scripture reveals how we can find genuine joy in our darkest moments. Through the Gospel foundation of justification by faith, we discover that suffering serves three powerful purposes: it draws us closer to Christ in ways prosperity never could, expands our capacity to minister to others with authentic compassion, and builds Christ-like c...

Life is challenging for believers because we're living between Eden's perfection and our eternal home with Christ. This temporary existence requires us to run a spiritual race while carrying the weight of worldly attachments. Our salvation rests entirely on Jesus Christ's finished work, not our own efforts. Like the Israelites in Babylon, we're called to live faithfully in our current circumstance...

Israel's spiritual crisis under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel led to the dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel, where Elijah challenged 450 prophets of Baal. God answered with fire from heaven, consuming the sacrifice and revealing His power. However, Elijah's victory quickly turned to defeat when he fled from Jezebel's threats and fell into deep depression. God met Elijah in his darkest moment, providi...