The Carry On Cast

Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik have guest Pastor Bonnie Wilcox join the podcast this week again, and they discuss 2 Timothy 2:8-15. They talk about their experiences visiting Tanzania as it relates to the discussion and sermon this week.

Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik have guest Pastor Bonnie Wilcox, who will be preaching this Sunday, July 5th. They discuss 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and a handful of things! It’s a Holy practice to ask questions, it’s important, it’s how we learn what our church is about, and why we believe what we believe. There’s always a devotion involved.

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin, and Pastor Erik discuss 1 Timothy 6:6–19, the concluding section of Paul's first letter to Timothy. As Paul offers final instructions for church leaders and congregations, he contrasts true faith and godly contentment with the pursuit of earthly riches. Together, they explore Paul's timeless wisdom, written to believers from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, and ex...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss 1 Timothy 2:1-7. “Learn With Devotion” – reading 1 & 2 Timothy and its instruction as we consider our vision statement to learn with devotion and what it means for us!

Pastor Megan and Pastor Kevin discuss 1 Timothy 1:12-17. This Sunday we start a new series – “Learn With Devotion” – reading 1 & 2 Timothy and its instruction as we consider our vision statement to learn with devotion and what it means for us!

Pastor Megan and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 9:1-6, 10-18. This is the story of the conversion of Saul/Paul and might need some context. It’s not only a story of God working on Saul’s heart, but Ananias – he had to trust God and bring the good news to someone he feared. If our series is about how we continue to believe, how we live out faith in the world, then we must also make space for those we mi...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 2:32-39. This Sunday, the church remembers especially that we know our God as Creator, Christ, and Spirit, a unique (and sometimes challenging!) way to know God. Peter’s sermon reminds us that the fullness of who God is works for our good in the world, and we have the privilege of sharing it with others.

It is Pentecost Sunday! Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 2:1-8. In many ways, this is the beginning of our series – this is what gives the believers the ability to do what they’ve been doing in Acts. The Spirit wasn’t a one-time thing. It continues to work among us today. How are we being moved by the Spirit? How are we open to its action among us? What is the Spirit up to a...

Welcome to this time of devotion and reflection; this week, we hear more about the story we heard in worship on Sunday and remember that God’s word calls us together. Thanks for joining! [Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permiss...

Pastor Megan and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 8:26-31, 35-39. A big part of this story is the dramatic difference between these two men and their willingness to learn from and with each other anyway. Who do we tend to leave out of important conversations? What could we learn when we are a true, full community? There is a willingness both to teach and to learn. We are all called to this. 

Pastor Megan and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 6:1-7. This can sound a little harsh, like the disciples are trying to punt on taking care of others. But they see the need and see they aren’t equipped for it. We frequently hear scripture tell us that there are many gifts and they are all needed for the good of God’s work in the world. How will we honor and uplift that? Part of the joy of being in one s...

Welcome to our time of devotions together as we consider our call to serve God in the world and reflect Christ’s love to others.

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik, and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 4:1-13. Context is needed – Peter and John are imprisoned for an act of healing and testifying. Sometimes we struggle to state our faith clearly and boldly. How can you learn what you believe and practice it meaningfully so you can be clear about it in hard times? It’s not just about verbally bearing witness. It’s about having the confidence...

Welcome to our time of prayer and reflection. We continue to reflect on the holy call to kindness and care that we have started in our congregational read “Stranger God”. Thank you for being part of these many acts of love in the world.

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik, and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 3:1-10. This Sunday, Richard Beck will be guest preaching. See v4 – Peter truly stops to see someone who others would ignore. What are we tempted to ignore? Who are we ignoring in the process? What do we have to give and share in the name of Jesus with the world around us? 

How is God calling you to set aside fear and welcome others into Christian community? In our devotions today, we pray that we might do just that. Thanks for joining us this and every Monday morning.

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss John 20:24-31. We are in our long-awaited new space – what will this mean for us as we continue to go out from here? This isn’t about a doubting Thomas but a believing Thomas. Sometimes, we do need to see. Where will you see Jesus? How does this place help you watch for him at work in your life? 

Happy Easter! As we continue to celebrate the good news of the resurrection, we listen for the ways God continues to speak into our lives. Thanks for joining this time of scripture, reflection, and prayer today.

Christ is risen! We continue to celebrate the good news of the Easter season as we gather for our weekly time of prayer and reflection. Thanks for joining!

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik, and Pastor Kevin discuss John 20:19-23. Jesus twice wishes them peace in the face of their fears. What does it look like for us to forgive or retain sins? What does that have to do with peace? Where in our lives are we stuck in fear and/or unwillingness to forgive? 

Happy Easter and Resurrection of Our Lord!  Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin, and Pastor Erik discuss John 20:1-2, 11-18. Join us this Easter Sunday for worship at 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 AM. How will we live – and what will we say – trusting that we have seen the Lord? 

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss John 12:12-19 (processional), John 12:20-28 (preaching). The two readings are continuous. The triumphal entry reminds us that Jesus is being declared to the whole world, as we hear in the preaching gospel. Jesus reminds us that it’s not about our glory in this world, but about losing ourselves so that the whole world can hear the good news. We beg...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss John 17:20-26. This text has our theme verse – we know that we are called to be one in Christ. Glory is not for us to feel important, but so that all may know Jesus and all may be one in him. How will we share God’s love in Jesus together, as one people? 

Thanks for joining us in this time of devotion where we are reminded that God is always with us and always at work.

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss John 13:1-14. Jesus points us towards his crucifixion. Service is the whole point. Jesus loves us with his whole life; we are also called to love and serve each other with everything we’ve got. This is what unites us: a desire to serve to the glory of Jesus Christ and his gospel. How will we serve each other now that we are side by side?