Reconciling Grace Christian Podcast

Pete Vecchi reflects with the Reconciling Grace panel (Josh Cougle and Don MacDonald) on the thought that Christians are called to swim upstream in drawing people towards God the Father through Jesus Christ rather than away from God the Father. Pete begins our time of reflection with the image how dead fish flow down stream-Come on in and take a listen to this time of reflection! 

Josh Cougle leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Don MacDonald and Pete Vecchi) in the discussion the involves the book of Revelation  which is from the Bible and how that book can relate to our today's world. Come on and in and take a listening and  see what you think.... 

The Reconciling Grace panel reflects on  the phrase,"Trust the Science" and its implications not only for the church but the culture of our day. Come on in and reflect with us on the phrase,"Trust the Science". 

Pete Vecchi leads the Reconcile Grace Panel (Josh Cougle and Don MacDonald) in a conversation about church leadership in the last 30 years-Has it really changed? How are the leaders leading in the church today-as the times have been changing? For example "How are we taking a census in the church attendance today?" So come on in and discover what we are thinking about this topic. 

Don MacDonald leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Josh Cougle and Pete Vecchi) in this question that recognizes the tension between Scripture leading us in daily life verses cultural norms leading us in daily life. Come on in and take a listen on this topic. 

Don MacDonald leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Josh Cougle and Pete Vecchi) with the introspective question,"Have we gotten lazy in our decision making-especially with the availability of smart devices?"  Come on in and see how the panel handles this introspective question. 

Don MacDonald leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Josh Cougle) on the topic of needing God and not needing God in America. So come on in and see where we come out on this great and controversial topic this in our country today. 

Pastor Don MacDonald leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Josh Cougle and Pete Vecchi) on the reality of christian parental authority and mentoring in our society-especially as it relates to the public school environment. The goal of this conversation is to be aware of the dynamics that are taking place in the mentoring of our children today-both in the home and in the school. So come on in and take...

Josh Cougle leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Don MacDonald) with the reflection that the church needs to be more sensitive in celebrating parents in the life of the church. So come on in and see how the panel handle this reflection of Josh Cougle. 

Josh Cougle leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Don MacDonald) on the topic of "What will heaven be like?" Josh introduces this topic identifying that there are two extremes of viewing heaven-Surrounding the throne of God praising him for all eternity verses that we can do everything that we were to able to do here on earth. Come on in and discover some reflections on heaven. 

Josh Cougle and Don MacDonald lead Pete Vecchi in a discussion concerning the role of children's ministry in the life of the church. We all can see the value of ministering to children and their whole families in the life of the church. Please come on in and take listen to how this discussion evolves on the role of children's ministry in the life of the church. 

Josh Cougle leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Pete Vecchi and Don MacDonald) in the meaning and the purpose of Jesus Christ's empty tomb! So come on in and listen to the Reconciling Grace panel on the power of Jesus' resurrection in our lives. 

Pastor Don MacDonald leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Pastor Josh Cougle and Pastor Pete Vecchi) in one of his favorite Scripture text for the lent season of the church Isaiah 53. Come on in and discover the eternal effect of the "Suffering Servant" of Jesus Christ as experienced in and through Isaiah 53! 

Pete Vecchi leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Josh Cougle and Don MacDonald) on the topic of "Responding to War". Pete begins with the reading of Ecclesiates 3:1-8-there is a time/season for everything in life. Then Pete begins the with the statement-"I do not believe that God likes war." Coem on in an dtake a listen to this podcast on "Responding to War". 

Pete Vecchi leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Josh Cougle and Don MacDonald) on this topic of "Pastoral Visitation"-These questions are being reflected upon.."When was the last time your pastor visit you?" and  "Are there different expectations among different age groups concerning pastoral visitations?" Come on in and listen to this topic! 

Pete Vecchi leads the Reconciling Grace's panel (Josh Cougle and Don Macdonald) on the topic of Virtue Signaling. Pete brings to life the contrast some believers do in the light of saying"I am more Holy than you when I do this action or that action." Pete reflects this "Virtue Signaling" from Matthew 23:1-12-come on in and take a listen to this topic from the Reconciling Grace's panel. 

Josh Cougle leads the reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Don MacDonald) on the negative effect social media has on our ciulture-especially as it relates to our children. Though, to be honest, not all our members are as strong of opinion on the negative effect as Josh Cougle is...So come on in and listen to this podcast of Reconciling Grace. 

Pete Vecchi leads the reconciling Grace Panel (Josh Cougle and Don MacDonald) -The key question that is being addressed is this-"Why do we feel the need to follow the path of the Pharisees and the Teacher of the Religious Law who Jesus called out so often? Come on in and listen to the Reconciling Grace Panel on this rules topic. 

Josh Cougle leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Don MacDonald) on the topic "God Uses Pain". Josh had a very painful experience right before Christmas. Josh reflects on that experience with the Reconciling Grace podcast audience and panelists. Come on in and be empowered to deal with the pain that teach us more about God the Father in our lives. 

Pete Vecchi leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Josh Cougle and Don MacDonald) on the topic of common courtesy and the Christian as it relates to Titus 2:10. So come on in and listen to our call to walk with common courtesy so Jesus is seen in our lives! 

Don MacDonald leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Josh Cougle) in reflections of the Christmas Event as brought to life in Luke 2. It is our prayer that you are blessed and challenged to see that Jesus-is the reason for the season!

Josh Cougle leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Don MacDonald) in a discussion on wedding ceremonies from a Pastor's perspective.  The goal of this discussion is to open an on going conversation in planning  wedding ceremonies. Come on in and take a listen! 

Don MacDonald leads the Reconciling Grace Panel (Pete Vecchi and Josh Cougle) on the topic of "Technology and the Church". For the church had to lean heavily on technology as the COVID 19 pandemic closed the doors on in person public worship. So the church was forced to use technology to lead worship on social media platforms. (Such as youtube, Facebook etc...) So come and listen to the panel deba...

Don MacDonald leads the Reconcile Grace panel (Pete Vecchi and Josh Cougle) in a discussion on the Christianity Today podcast entitled "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hills". The discussion centers on the Ex-Pastor Mark Driscoll and his influence in the life of the church. So come on in and listen to this podcast and grow in your understanding what the church should be in the world today. 

Pete Vecchi leads the Reconciling Grace panel (Don MacDonald and Josh Cougle) in the introspection question-"Are humans inherently good or evil?" Pete introduces this time with the observation that people say,"When you look deep down inside people they are really good." So come and listen to this discussion on the question of who we are as humans.