Redeemer Connects

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Lacey Jo Mirus, to discuss spending time with Jesus. We talk about quiet times, devotion times, worship, and prayer. We talk about how difficult it is and how to have grace when we fail. We talk about practical tips for how to get into God's Word and how to talk with him in prayer.

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, Jo Boardman, to discuss mission trips and the involvement of our church with Alaska Mission for Christ in particular. We talk about what you need to go on a mission trip, what to expect, and how to get involved. We also talk about the 3 groups from Redeemer that are going to Alaska on mission trips during the summer...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam are joined by special guest, DCE Intern Lindsey Ohling, to discuss how her internship and time at Redeemer has gone. We talk about the call process and vocational, full-time church work and ministry and where Lindsey has accepted a call as a Director of Christian Education. If you are interested or curious about full-time church work, we invite...

On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Caleb and Sam discuss the difference between Law and Gospel and how to distinguish between the two. We talk about the 3 types of the Law and how the Law can sometimes masquerade as Gospel. But while the Law says "DO", the Gospel says "DONE."

"When I was in prison, you visited me." So says Jesus about the humble love and service that followers of Jesus show to the least of these. It is showing love and dignity to the ones who receive it least who are serving Jesus himself. On this episode of the podcast, Pastors Sam and Caleb are joined by special guest, Randy Boardman, to discuss prison ministry. Contact Randy: drrandb@sbcglobal.net

***Please be aware that this speech contains some adult content. May is the month of graduations, which means it's also the month of commencement speeches. If you have a student in your family graduating, chances are that you will hear a speech from a student or celebrity-like person at the graduation. Most of these speeches are over-the-top positive and talk about the endless potential of the gr...

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, Pastors Sam and Caleb are joined by special guest, Jessica Albers, to discuss the heart of mothers and the unique way that mothers can reveal the heart and love of God to us. To learn more about the Mom's Heart Life Group at Redeemer, www.redeemerconnect.com/events/events/moms-heart

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, Pastors Sam and Caleb are joined by special guest, Nick Stevens, to discuss the role of fathers and fatherhood and why God reveals himself to us as our Heavenly Father.

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, Pastors Sam and Caleb are joined by Pastor Mike Curtis to discuss why the ministry of care is so important to the Body of Christ.

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, Pastors Sam and Caleb are joined by special guest, Trevor Kunze, to discuss Camp and Outdoor Ministry and what God has to offer when we join Him out in his creation.

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, Pastors Sam and Caleb are joined by special guest, Pastor Scott Coerber to discuss Low Anthropology, including the book Low Anthropology, written by David Zahl. Why does a lower anthropology actually give us a higher hope and decrease our shame? How does this point us even more to Jesus and make the Gospel even sweeter?

So much of what we've talked about over the past few weeks is about making decisions. We've also discussed how God has a will for us. So how do you determine that will? How can we know what God wants for our life? Does He have one right way for us to do things or does He give us options? How are we to discern these important things? On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sa...

According to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, there are 4 realms in which all people live and work. In each of these realms, God gives us a divine mandate in which to live and follow the greatest commandment: Love God and Love Neighbor. These Four Mandates can give us insight into how we are to live in this world. The Four Mandates are: Family & Marriage Government Work Church On this episode of the Redeemer...

Today on the podcast, Sam and Caleb are joined by special guest, Dr. Trey Cox to talk about Faith and the Fourth Dimension. How might we imagine that Jesus can just enter and exit locked rooms? How does the Holy Spirit live within us? How might miracles happen? What about the Lord's Supper? Dr. Cox has been a mathematics educator for 37 years including the past 23 years at Chandler-Gilbert Communi...

"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established." These are difficult words for us to receive from the pen of Paul in Romans 13. We read these words and immediately we look for the out or the loophole. Questions come to mind, like, "What about if they are corrupt, unjust or just plain evil?" "When can I rebel or resist if the g...

When we look at the world around us, it's hard not to notice the tension between Christianity and culture. So what are we Christians supposed to do? How are we supposed to treat the culture and act in the world? What does God call us to do? On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sam and Caleb as they discuss the book, Christ and Culture, and the how Christians are supposed...

As the season of Lent begins, Pastors Sam and Caleb invite you to begin the regular practice of reading God's Word. Today on the podcast, we are joined by special guest, Pastor Andy Jones from Concord, CA to discuss his book, 10 Questions To Ask Every Time You Read The Bible. We deeply believe that this podcast will help you know ways to engage with the Bible and find deeper meaning and understand...

Over the course of history, the choices we are able and required to make have increased by leaps and bounds. Generations ago, choices just seemed more simple, albeit, due to many decisions being made for you or just lack of opportunity. These days, the choices and options seem infinite. Is that a problem? It sure can be exhausting. What does this mean for our Christian faith? On this episode of th...

Who are you? These days, we answer with a wide variety of identities. Often, we answer with our vocation (see previous episode). While that's not bad, we limit ourselves in our identity. Our vocations shift so our identity shifts. But who you are is supposed to be solid and foundational. This is why only our identity in Jesus as baptized children of God is the highest identity we can claim because...

What did you want to be when you grew up? We've all been asked that question before. The possibilities seemed endless. Vocations abound! Many of us aspired to the "heroic" or "important" or "financially profitable" vocations. We established a hierarchy of vocations with some jobs being more important than others. But during the time of the Reformation, the Reformers, and Martin Luther especially,...

Good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people and in the end, everyone dies anyway. Wealth, success, possessions, memories and legacy all fade. After a few generations, most things are forgotten. So what's the point anyways? It all seems so meaningless if nothing truly lasts. In the finitude of life, it's easy to default into what is called Nihilism. But what does Jesus hav...

It sure is hard to be content! When we're in the highs of life, we want more and when we're in the lows of life, we want out. Is contentment ever truly possible or do we just oscillate between polarities? We often fall for what could be called "counterfeit contentment." How do we avoid this and find true contentment? What do some of the philosophies and religions of the world offer to this convers...

Pastors Sam and Caleb are back to discuss the intersection of Christ and Culture! We hope that you join us for good conversation and how to see the good news and hope of Jesus in all things.

Pastors Sam and Caleb share an update on The Table podcast about what we've been learning and our thoughts on the current state of our culture and the future of this podcast. Grab a drink, pull up a seat and join Sam and Caleb at The Table as we talk about The Table. https://linktr.ee/thetablepodcast

This episode is a throwback to an episode Pastors Sam and Caleb recorded along with special guest, Pastor Tim, for a conversation on why Holy Week seems to be such a big deal for some Christians. Isn't Easter all that really matters? What's with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday? What are these days all about and why do we seem to set apart this week specifically? Do you have any memori...