QuadCity Podcast

Most Christians thoroughly enjoy hearing good teaching. We are often wowed by truths that good teachers and preachers bring out of the text. The problem is, far too many of us don’t do anything with what we learn. In the words of James, we “deceive ourselves” by thinking that simply hearing the word does us any good. This week we are going to talk about actually doing what the Scriptures say.

Welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. On this bonus episode, Josh and Ken sit down with Anthony and Stephanie Naimo. We are excited to share their story with you today. If you would like to check out their blog post you can visit at https://letnothingbewasted.com/

Well, hey, and welcome to another episode of the Becoming Better podcast. I am your host, Brendan Krismer, and I am so glad that you are here. Well, on today's episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and discuss trials, temptation, and the power that we have over them in Christ Jesus. We also spent some time answering really great questions this week, so we are so grateful to all of you who sent thos...

There are three forces that lead us into temptation: The Devil, the world, and our flesh. James clarifies that God cannot and will not tempt us, our temptations come when we "are dragged away by [our] own evil desire and enticed."

Well, hey, and welcome back for another episode of the Becoming Better podcast. I'm your host, Brendan Krismer, and I am so glad you are here. Well, on today's episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and discuss all that we know about James, the brother of Jesus and the writer of the book that we will go through over the next 11 weeks. We also talk about how important it is to persevere in our faith ...

How can we consider it "pure joy" when we face trials? It's not that the trials are joyful, but rather it's what the trials produce that we should take joy in. Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. Therefore we should be joyful in the perseverance that is produced through trials, which strengthens our faith.

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the Becoming Better Podcast. This show is where we break down more of what we covered last Sunday and dig deeper into how we should apply what we learn to our daily walk. On this episode, Jason, Brendan, and Josh sit down, and they discuss what they enjoyed from last Sunday's message. They also talk more about what you can expect this coming year. If you have an...

For our annual Family Meeting, we review all that happened at QuadCity during 2023 and discuss upcoming things to look forward to in 2024.

We've all heard of the "New Year New Me" mentality when it comes to New Year's resolutions. This year, instead of starting a diet or workout routine, becoming more productive, or other self focused improvements, maybe we should shift our focus to God and becoming more like Him. If you've already dedicated your life to the Lord, this year could be "New Year, New EVERYONE ELSE" as you focus on shari...

Over the last few weeks as a church, we have been focusing on some parts of the Christmas story that often get skipped, namely the four songs recorded for us in the Christmas story in Luke chapters 1 and 2. Today we will look at a few thoughts about the least known song from the first Christmas, the song of Simeon, a guy who knows what it means to wait.

Join us Saturday 3:30 and 4:30 and Sunday at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 for our Christmas services. You can find more info at https://quadcity.church/Christmas . We will also not be recording any other episodes until January 7th so come back then and hear what the guys have to say about the next year. We hope that you have a great Christmas and hope to see you at one of our services.

Luke 2:14…14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” This is one of the most famous lines connected to the Christmas story…Peace on earth. You will see this phrase written in lights…crocheted on pillows…painted on coffee cups…we love to talk about peace this time of year. Peace on earth is a message that everyone can get behind. But don’t miss thi...

Well, Hey, and Welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. I am your host, Brendan Krismer, and We are so glad that you are here. On today’s episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and discuss. The song of Zechariah in Luke chapter 1, we talk a lot about his son John the Baptist and his role and the role of his ministry all the way through the life of Jesus. But before you continue in this episode. If yo...

Zechariah was a priest, and the father of John the Baptist. He and his wife were very old and unable to have children. Then one day the angel Gabriel visits Zechariah to tell him that God has chosen his family to fulfill the final promise of the Old testament, that they would give birth the the "prophet of the power of Elijah" who would declare and pave the way for the Messiah. Because of his doub...

Hello and Welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. My name is Brendan Krismer and I am so glad that you are here. Well on today's episode Jason, Josh and I sit down and talk through how mary was blessed and who Jesus was more blessed in Luke chapter 11. We unpack Luke 1 26-30. Then we discuss the 400 years of silence before the coming of Jesus. As always if you haven't heard the message from Sunday...

We don't know a lot about Mary, but we do know from the book of Luke that she was highly favored by God. But why was she so "highly favored?" Why did God choose her as the one to birth and raise the Messiah? What made Mary so special? The answers are found in "The Magnificat" also known as "Mary's Song of Praise" in Luke 1:46-55.

Thanks for joining us on the Becoming Better Podcast. This week, Jason, Josh, and Brendan sit down and wrap up the sermon series that we were in Someone Is Missing. If you have questions that you would love to have answered on the show you can submit them at Quadcity.church/Podcast . We hope that you join us next Sunday as we dive into a new series called "Songs of Christmas".

God once resided with His people in the sinless garden, and later in the Holy of Holies. But today, when the Holy Spirit dwells in us, our bodies become the Holy of Holies. We are the Temple of the Holy Spirit. How should that affect the way we live our lives?

Well, hey, and welcome to another episode of the Becoming Better podcast I am your host, Brendan Krismer, and we are so glad you are here. Well, on this episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and talk a ton about how to know what gifts of the spirit you have been given and how and when they should be used in the local church expression. The purpose and place of the gift of speaking in tongues. Paul...

People get fixated on the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some say those supernatural gifts don’t apply to us today, while others say that spiritual gifts like healing, prophecy, speaking in tongues, etc, are the only way to know that the Holy Spirit truly dwells in us. Which is correct? What does the Bible say about it?

Well, Hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. My name is Brendan Krismer, and I am so excited you are here. On this week's episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down, and we go over practically how to be read by the spirit and dig real deep into the spiritual discipline has role in us doing just that. We talk about what it looks like to read your bible consistently, practice silence and solitud...

Most people who believe in God expect to be led by the Spirit. The issue isn’t that we don’t want to be led by the Spirit, the issue is that we don’t know how to be led by the Spirit.

Well Hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. My name is Brendan Krismer, and I am so glad that you are here. Well, on this week's podcast, we take the Show on the road. Jason Josh and I and the rest of the team at Quadcity are heading out to our annual staff retreat. just a warning that the audio may get a little wonky since we are recording this on the road but we do hope you enjoy the e...

This week, we learn what types of fruit the Holy Spirit is trying to produce in us.

Well, Hey, and Welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. I am your host Brendan Krismer, and I am so glad you are here. Well, on this episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down, and we discuss our call to do more than just pray for our friends and family. We also discuss some of the differences between the spirit's actions in the old vs the new covenant. Lastly, at the very end of the episode, we end with...