Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

Pride isn't always thinking too much of ourselves; sometimes it's just thinking of ourselves too much. And that self-focus often leads to a mess. So how do we humble ourselves? Where do we start? Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: How to Talk About Jesus When My Friend's Parents Aren't in Heaven? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, " Time of Grace With Mike Novo...

Pride isn't always thinking too much of ourselves; sometimes it's just thinking of ourselves too much. And that self-focus often leads to a mess. So how do we humble ourselves? Where do we start? Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: How can we express the importance of marriage to the younger generation when our culture doesn’t respect biblical views? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of ou...

Hell is a relic from a fear-based, fire-and-brimstone age, a cruel tool used by church authorities to maintain power and control. So why did Jesus himself mention it so much? Why is he the number-one user of the word “hell” in the entire Bible? Why was he unembarrassed to talk about fire, darkness, and eternal death? Modern Christians need to know Christ’s answers. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Quest...

Hell is a relic from a fear-based, fire-and-brimstone age, a cruel tool used by church authorities to maintain power and control. So why did Jesus himself mention it so much? Why is he the number-one user of the word “hell” in the entire Bible? Why was he unembarrassed to talk about fire, darkness, and eternal death? Modern Christians need to know Christ’s answers. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Quest...

Say “damn” in mixed company and few will blink. Say “doctrine” and most will stare. According to contemporary culture, doctrine is something archaic, oppressive, and unhealthy for our souls. But Pastor Mike pushes us today to think about doctrine more critically as we ask ourselves, "What do I believe, and why do I believe it?" while we examine whether our doctrine comes from a trustworthy source....

Say “damn” in mixed company and few will blink. Say “doctrine” and most will stare. According to contemporary culture, doctrine is something archaic, oppressive, and unhealthy for our souls. But Pastor Mike pushes us today to think about doctrine more critically as we ask ourselves, "What do I believe, and why do I believe it?" while we examine whether our doctrine comes from a trustworthy source....

Asking us to submit is seen as the most offensive idea of our day. To submit to political power, the "head of the household," or organized religion betrays America's strongest and highest value of "my truth." But the God of love, law, and order disagrees. He calls us to submit to him, to governing authorities, to church leaders, and to husbands. Pastor Mike teaches us how we can look at submission...

Asking us to submit is seen as the most offensive idea of our day. To submit to political power, the "head of the household," or organized religion betrays America's strongest and highest value of "my truth." But the God of love, law, and order disagrees. He calls us to submit to him, to governing authorities, to church leaders, and to husbands. Pastor Mike teaches us how we can look at submission...

"Dirty words" in the Bible? Yes, and you may be surprised what the words are. Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson discuss Pastor Mike's new upcoming sermon series, "Dirty Bible Words." They also work into the conversation how Amber may be running for president, how Pastor Mike's love of peach rings relates to this topic, and an update on Pastor Mike's knee injury. Pastor Mike also mentions his boo...

"Forgiveness" might not seem like an offensive word until we think about what it actually means: giving grace to people who deserve only punishment. Culture would prefer to cancel, label, and dismiss the guilty, but God’s f-word interrupts our system of justice and offers the grace of sending sins away. Part 2 of 2 Today's Tough Questions: What if My Husband Doesn't Want to Be the Head? ** Program...

"Forgiveness" might not seem like an offensive word until we think about what it actually means: giving grace to people who deserve only punishment. Culture would prefer to cancel, label, and dismiss the guilty, but God’s f-word interrupts our system of justice and offers the grace of sending sins away. Part 1 of 2 Today's Tough Questions: Is It Bad to Be Friends With Non-Christians? ** Program no...

When life seems unfair and we're crying out to God in prayer, why does he take so long to bring about justice? Why do we need to keep knocking and keep praying? Pastor Mike says there is a reason why Jesus makes us wait. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: How Can the Harsh OT God Be the Loving NT God? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, " Time of Grace With Mike...

When life seems unfair and we're crying out to God in prayer, why does he take so long to bring about justice? Why do we need to keep knocking and keep praying? Pastor Mike says there is a reason why Jesus makes us wait. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: What Does God Say About Asexuality? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, " Time of Grace With Mike Novotny" s...

Prayer should be simple, right? You talk; God listens. But it's not always that easy because there are two big dangers that happen when you try to pray. How do you avoid them? Fortunately for us, Jesus pointed out these problems and then gave brilliant solutions like only he could. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: — Is It a Sin to Wear Leggings? — What's Up With Polygamy and Divorce in the Ol...

Prayer should be simple, right? You talk; God listens. But it's not always that easy because there are two big dangers that happen when you try to pray. How do you avoid them? Fortunately for us, Jesus pointed out these problems and then gave brilliant solutions like only he could. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: — How Do We Push Through Uncertain Times? — What Does God Say About "Coexist"?...

If you had to grade your prayer life, what would you give yourself? If there's room to improve, what can you do? There's a simple truth, Pastor Mike says, that will bring you one step closer to the prayer life so many of us crave. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: What Can I Do if My Adult Kids No Longer Believe? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, " Time of Gr...

If you had to grade your prayer life, what would you give yourself? If there's room to improve, what can you do? There's a simple truth, Pastor Mike says, that will bring you one step closer to the prayer life so many of us crave. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: Are We Responsible for Others' Sins? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, " Time of Grace With Mike...

You're not the best, the strongest, the fastest, the most patient, or the most loving. But God isn't waiting for that day or that year when you finally start winning a few victories. It's when you feel stuck and at your weakest when you see God's glory. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: - When Do My Thoughts Cross the Line to Lust and Sin? - What Do Angels Do? ** Program note: This is the radi...

You're not the best, the strongest, the fastest, the most patient, or the most loving. But God isn't waiting for that day or that year when you finally start winning a few victories. It's when you feel stuck and at your weakest when you see God's glory. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Question: How Do We Know Who's a True Christian? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, "...

"Let my people go," God said 3,500 years ago to the king of Egypt who enslaved God's people. God fought to set his people free. And though he no longer uses frogs or flies like he did back then, God still fights for us today. Pastor Mike shares two of those ways in today's message. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Women aren't allowed to hold higher positions in the church? This seems sexist....

"Let my people go," God said 3,500 years ago to the king of Egypt who enslaved God's people. God fought to set his people free. And though he no longer uses frogs or flies like he did back then, God still fights for us today. Pastor Mike shares two of those ways in today's message. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Must a Christian Attend Church to Go to Heaven? ** Program note: This is the rad...

When life gets messy and complicated, we find ourselves wanting to tap out, give up, and object to God. But God doesn't give up on us. Pastor Mike shows us three things God does to overcome our objections and arguments with him while providing for us during our time of need. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Why Would God Allow Good Kids to Die? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our pr...

When life gets messy and complicated, we find ourselves wanting to tap out, give up, and object to God. But God doesn't give up on us. Pastor Mike shows us three things God does to overcome our objections and arguments with him while providing for us during our time of need. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Can We Live Together Before Marriage? ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our pr...

God certainly can do miracles. But he normally doesn't. Instead, he works through the most natural people and natural means. Pastor Mike explores the story of Moses to uncover three ways God works through ordinary people like us. Part 2 of 2. ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, " Time of Grace With Mike Novotny" started broadcasting on the many FM and AM stations o...

God certainly can do miracles. But he normally doesn't. Instead, he works through the most natural people and natural means. Pastor Mike explores the story of Moses to uncover three ways God works through ordinary people like us. Part 1 of 2. ** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, " Time of Grace With Mike Novotny" started broadcasting on the many FM and AM stations o...