UCC Cast

This advent, do not fear the dark because the light is coming. How will Christ's light shine on you this Holiday season and into the new year? Listen to the podcast...

Music can be a spiritual channel. What kind of music or what artist touches your soul? Listen to the podcast...

Two war-torn cities on opposite sides in WWII eventually came together as sister cities years after the war. How can this story teach peace for those currently in conflict with each other? Listen to the podcast...

Time with loved ones, especially those we don't get to see often, is precious and we need to savor those moments. Hear more on the podcast.

Have you ever misplace your smartphone? It's an extremely uncomfortable feeling, isn't it, especially when it first happens. But as the day goes on and you get your mind off it just a little, it can be kind of a spiritual experience, because you kind of resign yourself to having to get along without it. Learn more on the podcast...

The changing seasons have a spiritual effect on some people. They can evoke fond memories of doing certain things during that time of year and weather, memories a certain season always bring forth. What memories does autumn evoke in you? Listen to the podcast...

Time away with your beloved is always good for rejuvenating your spirit and your relationship - the relationship with both your significant other and with your Creator. Listen to the podcast.

There is suffering all around the world. One of the things we can do to help relieve suffering is bear witness to a person's pain, to acknowledge that it exists and offer comfort. Listen to the podcast.

Enjoy this life, it's the only one you're given. God does not expect you to be riddled with guilt when you enjoy life. Listen to the podcast.

One of the wonderful things about worship in UCC churches is that it's done differently in every congregation. How does the local flavor add to the richness of worship at your church? Listen to the podcast.

There is a rest that we can come to know when grounded in the source of our being. Let God return you to your "base" so that your heart can find rest. (Listen to the podcast)

As our nation observes 400 years since slavery came to our shores, white American Christianity needs to recognize and purge this justification of evil. (Listen to the podcast)

It can be hard to find stories of kindness these days. It seems all we hear are arguing and sniping at each other for one reason or another. So, when a story of kindness comes around, don't hesitate to share it! The world can use as many stories of kindness as we can get. Listen to the podcast...

Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me. These words are becoming more and more poignant and important in these days of violence, unrest and mistrust. Listen to the podcast...

The latest mass shootings and probable inaction by our government leaders may be enough to make you want to throw your hands in the air and give up. But resist doing that. In fact, as Christians we must do the opposite of giving up. Please listen to this special podcast.

How often do you stop and spend a moment just taking in God’s handiwork? It’s on full display every hour of every day. Listen to the podcast...

How do you and your congregation worship? There are so many ways to do it - all beautiful - and as long as you give your whole heart, mind and soul to it, it's all so very good. Listen to John Dorhauer describe his worship experiences from the past month...

As church, we are a body that is called to love. So we need to be mindful of the affect our words and actions have on others, including what we say and do to our own. (Listen to the podcast)

God gives everyone a different perspective, a different walk of life in which we shape our opinions and contribute to this life. The Holy Spirit is revealed when the listening in community is honest, open, intense and all voices are heard. This can lead to some pretty interesting and important debate. Decision making within the UCC's General Synod is no exception. Listen to the podcast...

We know that violence and death are all around us, it's always in the news, and we just hope that it doesn't hit too close to home. But sometimes it does. It just did for us, and now we have God's Grace to hold onto. Listen to the podcast...

How do you choose to see and to speak about the Divine? (Listen to the podcast)

De-mergers and dis-associations are happening all over the place these days, whether it be friends disassociating over politics or churches disassociating with denominations over theological or moral beliefs, we've become a polarizing society. Love is the one thing, the only thing, that can bring us together. Listen to the podcast...

How does music soothe your soul? Many people say it brings them closer to God. Listen to the podcast.

When things don't go as we want, they tend to get worse (not better) if we don't allow ourselves to tune into God's grace. Listen to the podcast.

Having a full relationship with God is more than just knowing God as the "Father", because God is not just paternal and masculine, but maternal and feminine as well. Listen to Rev. Dorhauer's perspective on this week's podcast.