Together 4 Good: Making Sense of Life and Faith

Colleen Maki interviews Kevin Dempsey about his work over the years with Habitat for Humanity. Kevin also shares details about the future plans for Bethany's Holy Hammers group and their 25th-anniversary celebration.

Colleen Maki and Kevin Dragseth sit down with Pastor Gary to discuss his upcoming plans for Sabbatical. Listen in to hear all of Pastor Gary's plans and how he hopes his time away can impact the future of Bethany.

Pastor Nate interviews his long-time friend, Dr. Tim Snyder, about his recently published book "Lived Vocation: Stories of Faith at Work". In their discussion, the two explore the term vocation, what it means, and how we can understand our life of faith and the work we do.

This week's episode is another Poets, Preachers, Prophets, and Practitioners episode. Listen in as Pastor Nate provides a collage of voices that help us to explore miracles and the miraculous in our lives. Poem: "We're the Ones we've been waiting for" by June Jordan Prophets - Clip from "Everything is Spiritual" by Rob Bell Practitioners - Opportunity International...

Pastor Nate looks back on Holy Week at Bethany and reflects on the larger message that shone through this year that connects all the services and stories from Palm Sunday to Easter. Listen in as Pastor Nate invites you to further ponder the mystery of this sacred week.

As we conclude our journey through Holy Week, Pastor Nate shares one final poem. This longer poem is a reflection on the story of Christ's resurrection and the theological significance of Jesus' bodily resurrection.

Throughout this Holy Week, Pastor Nate shares short poems that he's written that reflect on the various themes and stories throughout the week. This episode is a poetic reflection on the day after Jesus' death but before his resurrection and the significance of the that space.

Throughout this Holy Week, Pastor Nate shares short poems that he's written that reflect on the various themes and stories throughout the week. This episode is a poetic reflection on Good Friday.

Throughout this Holy Week, Pastor Nate shares short poems that he's written that reflect on the various themes and stories throughout the week. This episode is a poetic reflection on the events of Maundy Thursday.

Throughout this Holy Week, Pastor Nate shares short poems that he's written that reflect on the various themes and stories throughout the week. This episode is a poetic reflection on Matthew 21:18-22, the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree. An event that takes place on the day after Jesus entered Jerusalem.

Throughout this Holy Week, Pastor Nate shares short poems that he's written that reflect on the various themes and stories throughout the week. This episode is a poetic reflection on Palm Sunday.

In another edition of our Signs Along the Way podcast series, Colleen Maki records a conversation with Rev Peyton Williams. Peyton is the priest-in-charge at St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA. In this conversation, Peyton reflects on her journey to ordination, the story of Jonah, Holy Week, and much more.

As we continue our Signs Along the Way podcast series, Colleen Maki sits down with Nick Donkoh to talk about Nick's journey to his current role in the Community Resources Department of the Denver Public Library. Nick offers great reflection on how his thinking evolved as he was led from Denver to Mississippi to Nashville and then back to Denver.

Pastor Nate talks with his long-time friend, Kristen Arends about her many years of ministry and the journey to her current path as a seminary student. In their conversation, Kristen shares a host of valuable insights about the ways that God works within our stories and guides us, even if we can't notice it at first.

Pastor Nate talks with Rev Drew Ludwig about his experience moving from congregational ministry to working as a hospice chaplain. In their discussion, the two reflect on different ways of discerning God's call and understanding the different seasons of our life.

This episode is part of an ongoing series of podcasts called "Bethany Storytellers". In this month's edition, Colleen Maki sits down with Stephanie Davy, a long-time member of Bethany who grew up here and is now raising her children at Bethany. Stephanie sings in the chancel choir and serves as one of the Worship Committee representatives on the Ministry Council.

Thanks to your great response to the first Poets, Preachers, Prophets, and Practitioners episodes here's another episode in the series. This time we look at arches. An architectural feature that holds a lot of symbolism and meaningful for not only the ways we think about God, but also the ways that we dialogue with one another. Listen in as Pastor Nate provides a collage of voices that help us...

This is a new type of podcast episode that Pastor Nate has been thinking about for some time. In this episode we will explore one big theme from a number of different angles. We will hear from poets, prophets, preachers, and practitioners about water. Explore the ways that water connects to our life of faith and understanding of God from a variety of perspectives in this unique podcast format.

In this special episode, Pastor Gary shares his thoughts on an essential element of our life of faith: stewardship.

Pastor Nate and Deacon Debra discuss the join-in January initiative at Bethany. Debra shares some great insights about how serving helps us learn and grow in our faith. She also talks about the importance of aligning our mission and ministry. If you have not had the chance to complete the Join in January survey yet, here is a link: http://tinyurl.com/JoinInJanuary

This week Pastor Nate shares a Bible Study episode, looking at the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11. This story Carrie’s some unique messages about God’s hope for our world and the ways that our differences protect us from idolatry.

This episode is part of an ongoing series of podcasts called "Bethany Storytellers". In this month's edition, Colleen Maki sits down with Anja Oss, a young adult who grew up at Bethany, to talk about her experiences here and her current passions and commitments at Bethany.

In this special new year episode, Pastor Nate offers a guided meditation that serves as a means of prayerfully examining the past year. Based on the St Ignatius Examen, this guided time of prayer and reflection is the perfect way for you to look back on 2023 and move into 2024 with a sense of God’s presence in your life. Take a quiet 15 minutes to listen and pray through this New Year’s Examen.

Merry Christmas! This is a rebroadcast of a scripture meditation based on the Luke 2 Christmas Gospel. Rest and relax into the promises of this sacred story.

This Advent podcast is a guided Bible study that invites you to listen and reflect on a reading from 1 John 4:8-16. Through readings, reflections, prayers, and music you'll be led through a devotional time that reflects on the Advent theme of love. Track: "Lament of the Lonely Soul", HUKU Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/aclYe9