Redeemer Connects

“The heart wants what it wants," but is that always a good thing? Jesus tells us that the condition of our hearts determines the fruit of our lives. The problem? Our hearts are naturally broken and bent toward sin. But the good news is that God doesn’t just patch up our old hearts—He gives us brand-new ones! Join us as we explore how God transforms our desires, renews our spirits, and leads us to...

You have heard it said: “You only live once!’ The phrase is everywhere: on social media, in pop culture, and embedded in our pursuit of pleasure. But does the popular ‘YOLO’ motto capture the fullness of reality—or does it limit our vision of what life truly is? In this sermon, we’ll delve into the biblical perspective that challenges a strictly hedonistic approach. John 5:24-30 reminds us that et...

If you don’t look out for yourself, no one will. This is a dog-eat-dog world, and only the strong survive. If you want to go far in life, you must do whatever it takes to get ahead. Yet, in a world that teaches us to look out for number one, Jesus flips the script. In Matthew 20:20-28, we see a bold request for power met with an unexpected lesson on true greatness. While the world measures success...

“Toys”—a great representative word for the “stuff” we are constantly tempted to buy, use and enjoy for ourselves. Our culture, now driven mostly by online shopping, leads us to evaluate and assess the value of products, services and experiences when we encounter them online. But there is a larger issue at play: the more wealth we have, the more money we make, the more we are tempted by the message...

Pastor Tim Runtsch offers a devotion called, "When the Going Gets Tough" based on Psalms 42:1-5.

You have heard it said: “God won’t give you more than you can bear.” But what if that’s not what Scripture really says? As we begin our Lenten journey, we’ll revisit one of the most quoted—but often misquoted—Bible verses. Together, we’ll explore what 1 Corinthians 10:13 truly means and how God’s presence and power help us in times of deep struggle. Join us on Sunday, March 9, to discover a more h...

On Transfiguration Sunday, we celebrate the radiant glory of Jesus revealed to His disciples, a moment that inspires awe and calls us deeper into His transformative presence. In Acts 2:42-47, we see this transformation lived out as the early church devotes themselves to fellowship, prayer, and shared life. They worship together, break bread, and care for one another with joy and generosity. What d...

Pastor Tim offers a devotion titled, "Practicing the Pattern of Jesus." It is based on Philippians 4:8-9.

Pastor Caleb presents the sermon "A Rule of Life" in the "Practicing the Way" sermon series. In John 15:1-9, Jesus invites His disciples into a life of deep, lasting connection with Him. This passage provides a blueprint for crafting a Rule of Life -- intentional practices and habits that keep us rooted in God's love and purpose. What rhythms and habits help us abide in Christ amid the busyness of...

Pastor Tim offers a devotion about confession and forgiveness titled, "We All Need a Nathan." It is based on Psalm 51:1-13.

Pastor Tim Runtsch offers a devotion titled, "A Glimpse of Eternity" based on Hebrews 4:1-2, 9-11.

Pastor Tim Runtsch offers a devotion titled, "Form Me, O God" that explores the concept of spiritual formation based on Jesus' words in Luke 6:40.

Pastor Tim offers a devotion for the Epiphany season based on Ephesians 1:17-18 that is titled, "An Epiphany 'Epiphany'".

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Madison Campbell to discuss Alpha, which is a great program to ask questions, learn more about faith and Jesus and to invite your curious friends to. Redeemer Greeley has begun to offer Alpha on Thursdays from 6-8pm and we would love for you to join us. You can just show up or learn more below.

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Dr. Joel Okamoto to discuss one of our favorite topics, Nihilism. Yes, another podcast about nihilism because it is THAT prevalent in our culture. We need to be able to recognize it for what it is and how it affects us and our view of the Gospel. How do we connect "nihilists" to Jesus if everything is meaningless? D...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Dr. Ben Haupt to discuss church work, the status of Concordia Seminary St. Louis, and the future of pastors in the LCMS. Dr. Benjamin Haupt is associate provost and associate professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. As associate provost, Haupt assists the Seminary provost in achieving key st...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Dr. Beth Hoeltke to discuss the new creation and 8th day theology. What will our resurrection life be like? What can we expect after we die? How does a better biblical view of eternal life after our hope and joy of our resurrection? Dr. Beth Hoeltke is recently retired but was the director of the Graduate School at...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Rev. Dr. Mark Zehnder to discuss transitioning leadership. In 2017 Mark began to work with his Board at King of Kings on a succession plan and leadership transition, knowing that he planned on retiring in 2022. In January of 2020, Mark passed the baton of Lead Pastor to his successor, Pastor Greg Griffith. Going int...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Dr. Joel Oesch. Dr. Oesch is a return guest on the podcast and this time, we're talking about Artificial Intelligence and it's quick development in our society. What is it, what are the implications, do we have anything to fear? Ultimately, what does this mean for us in our understanding of what it means to be human...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam discuss a listener question on the Visible vs. Invisible God and what he has hidden vs. revealed. We talk about all things finding their promise in Jesus and how satis est--that is enough. There are things that God has not made known to us in his Word and that is ok!

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam discuss Justification and Sanctification and Two Kinds of Righteousness, sometimes referred to as 2KR. We talk about Active vs. Passive Righteousness and if God needs anything from us compared to if our neighbor needs anything from us. The focus of this podcast is how we are to live and view the churchy things that we do. How does our justifica...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam discuss why our personality is so important and something that God actually values and isn't trying to whitewash. They go into details about a personality assessment that they both took called the Harrison Assessment. This tool helped them learn things about themselves like their Life Themes, strengths and preferences and enjoyments along with...

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Redeemer podcast! On this very special episode, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Dr. Robert Kolb, to discuss all things Lutheran and the Lutheran difference. What is the distinct flavor that we have and offer to the world? How are we to live as followers of Jesus? We discuss things like Law & Gospel, our Core Identity (passive) as children of G...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam discuss the theses of the Heidelberg Disputation of 1518 and the difference between a Theology of Glory vs. a Theology of the Cross. What's the difference and why does it matter to your every day discipleship and life of faith? l and how to distinguish between the two. We talk a lot about the different responses and reactions to suffering and h...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastor Caleb is joined by special guest, Tara Wolf, to discuss Bowen's Family Systems Theory and how it might be a helpful tool to give insight into why we are the way that we are. We discuss the 8 concepts of Bowen Theory which are: 1) Differentiation of Self 2) Triangulation 3) Nuclear Family Emotional Process 4) Family Projection Process 5) Cutoff 6) Multigenerat...