Shalom Anglican Podcast

In this message we dive into Hebrews 13:1-8. The author points us to the trustworthiness of Christ and then calls us to three ways to keep living for Jesus in the world.

Some biblical texts comfort the troubled (we love those!) others trouble the comfortable (these are often harder to hear!). It's the later that our readings do this week. Listen in for 4 things to "wake up" to in your life with God!

The lectionary readings today were mostly from the wisdom literature of the Scriptures. Each on in a unique way urges us to be rich in God rather than rich in stuff.

This is one of my favorite stories in the gospels. It's filled with rich reflections around anxiety and learning how to sit at the feet of Jesus all wrapped up in a regular moment in the life of Jesus.

Most people are familiar with the parable of The Good Samaritan. But there's a lot more to this passage than what's on the surface. Listen to learn more.

How do you continue doing good without giving up? This was something the Apostle Paul spoke about as he sought to encourage the church in Galatia. Check out the message to learn more.

What does spiritual freedom look like? What are we freed from and what are we freed for? Check out this sermon to learn more.

How does the good news of Jesus unite us across ethnic, economic, and gender lines? Paul addresses this in his letter to the churches in Galatia. Check out the sermon to hear more.

In this message we introduce Eastertide and dig into Revelation 1. It’s there that Jesus has 3 things to say to the new resurrection community.

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! What do you do with the empty tomb? Come on a journey with us to the empty tomb and explore the various responses we see there. Happy Easter everyone!

The Great Vigil, when observed, is the first liturgy of Easter Day. It is celebrated at a convenient time between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter morning. It is appropriate that the service begin in darkness. The liturgy normally consists of four parts: The Service of Light: a new fire is kindled, and from it the Paschal Candle is lit, symbolizing Christ, the light of the world. The...

The Good Friday liturgy is the second part of the Triduum (the sacred three days). This most somber of all days is appropriately marked by fasting, abstinence, and penitence, leading us to focus on Jesus and the meaning of his Cross. Some churches do not use musical instruments or bells on this day. The church is often darkened. The bare, stark appearance of the church serves as a reminder of the...

The Paschal mystery—the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ—is at the heart of the Christian Gospel. The evening of Maundy Thursday begins the Triduum (the sacred three days). This service, together with Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and The Great Vigil of Easter, form a single liturgy; thus, the final blessing and dismissal is reserved for the conclusion of the Great Vigil. Maundy Thursday recei...

How do we think about the two crowds during the last week of Jesus' life? The first crowd praised him as King with palms on what we now know as "Palm Sunday." The second crowed cried, "crucify, crucify him," and condemned him to being nailed to a cross. Listen to this sermon from Father Rob to help prepare your heart as we enter into Holy Week.

As Lenten season comes to a close we consider Paul’s example of faith. Here we get a visual of what we loose, gain, and how to keep living in this world.