Unpastorized Podcast

Do we really understand God's love? On this episode we are discussing how to know we are loved by God and what we are supposed to do to live our lives in response to this unmerited love as we continue to explore the letter of 1 John. In this episode: Understanding how God’s love is unique Discussing the differences between justice, mercy and grace Knowing (and truly believing) that God loves us Ho...

Do you trust your instincts? How can we know that something is of God and not of… something else? On this episode we are exploring how we grow in righteousness and discernment as we continue to explore the letter of 1 John. In this episode: What it means to be righteous Is it possible to live a life free from sin? Using discernment to know what is of God, and what is not Reminding ourselves that G...

Welcome to our Breakthrough Prayer bonus episode of the Unpastorized Podcast! We are launching a new breakthrough prayer initiative and talking all about how God is able to do abundantly more than we can ever ask or imagine. In this episode: What is breakthrough prayer? Believing that God is able to do abundantly more How to participate in the Breakthrough Prayer Initiative Resources mentioned: Th...

What are you rooted in? This is one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as believers. On this episode, we are looking at how to root ourselves in the truth and grow as followers of Jesus. In this episode: Staying rooted in God’s truth Avoiding the things that separate us from God Growing as a disciple Links mentioned: Bible Translations Chart: https://tinyurl.com/3u2h62tc UMC Disc...

Do you ever wonder what it really means to be a follower of Jesus, or how we are supposed to live this out? Today we are beginning a new series on the book of 1 John, which gives us a great summary of instructions for living as a Christian. In this episode: We learn the background of the letter of 1 John The importance of fellowship with God and other believers The difference between happiness and...

Happy Easter, Unpastorized Podcast listeners and friends! Christ the Lord is risen, He is risen indeed! On this episode we are hearing the Easter story and celebrating our resurrected Savior while considering what it means to encounter Jesus and live as Easter people. In this episode: We read and discuss the Easter story How we meet Jesus on the road of our journey What it means to live as Easter...

Do you need a do-over, or does your life need a reboot? On this episode we're talking about how God seeks to understand us and rescues us from ourselves once again by offering us a New Covenant through Jesus. In this episode: Rebooting the covenants through Jesus God becomes one of us Where and how we find our salvation Understanding the New Covenant and the journey through Holy Week Resources men...

On this episode we are taking a journey from the major covenants to the prophet Jeremiah. We'll also explore the promise of a new covenant, and how we find that new promise through Jesus.  In this episode: How we got to the time of Jeremiah - a 400 year review Understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of the new covenant Remembering how God rescues and redeems us Considering our own golden idols and...

Do you ever feel alone and forgotten? Have you made mistakes or choices that make you feel like you're beyond God's reach? Today we are learning from God's covenant with David hear some ways that God remains faithful even when we are not. In this episode: A review of the 4 major covenants in the Old Testament- what they mean and what difference does it make for us? Who is David in the Bible? Wrest...

Do you like to follow the rules? Or would you rather live by your own rules? On this episode we are continuing our Lenten series all about God’s covenants and exploring the covenant that God made with Moses and the people of Israel and (hopefully) learning from their mistakes. In this episode: A quick overview of the story from Abraham to Moses… how did we get here? Understanding how God’s covenan...

Are you willing to answer God’s call without having all of the answers? How patient are you to wait on God’s timing? On this episode we are continuing our Lenten series all about God’s covenants and exploring the covenant that God made with Abraham. In this episode: What does a covenant of blessing look like? Understanding how God’s covenant with Abraham carries through to us Exploring what it mea...

What does it mean for God to remember us? On this episode we are beginning a new series all about God's covenants as we begin the Lenten season and our journey together toward the Cross. We’re also taking a new look at the familiar story of Noah and the Ark. In this episode: Learning what makes God’s covenants different Understanding why covenants are important Why is it important to remember God’...

Have you ever thought about the possibility that someone was praying for you even before you were alive? What are your greatest prayers for the generations to come? On this episode we are discussing what it means to pray the kind of prayer that goes beyond us, as we explore praying and thinking long. In this episode: What does it mean to “pray long”? Looking at the example that Jesus gave us to pr...

Do you ever feel like giving up when the going gets tough? What about giving up on a prayer when there doesn't seem to be an answer from God? On today's podcast we're talking about the challenge and call of praying through. In this episode: What does it mean to “pray through”? The persistence quotient and how it applies to our prayer life How to find purpose in the waiting Claiming the promises of...

Is there any limit to God's power? Would you dream differently if you knew the answer to that question? In this episode we are discussing dreaming big and the power of breakthrough prayer, and considering what steps we might need to take to live into the promises of God. In this episode: Exploring the limits of God’s power Dreaming God-sized dreams and considering our next steps in faith Learning...

Are you stuck? Looking for a breakthrough? Do you wonder if the prayers you pray even make a difference? In this episode we are exploring Breakthrough Prayer and learning more about how to unlock the power of prayer as we pray bold, God-honoring prayers. In this episode: What is breakthrough prayer? Overcoming obstacles we face when praying for breakthrough How we can be aligned with God’s will Ci...

Episode 6: Praying a dangerous prayer for the new year We’re kicking off the New Year with a new series all about the power of bold, God-honoring prayer. In today’s episode we are exploring the Wesleyan Covenant Prayer and talking about what it means to pray risky prayers knowing that we can trust God to do abundantly more than we can ask or imagine. In this episode: What is the Wesleyan Covenant...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Unpastorized Podcast and part four of our Advent series! In this podcast, we are taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Be sure to check out Episodes 2, 3 and 4 to learn about an altogether peace, an altogether hope, and an altogether love, parts one, two and three of this Advent series. In this episode: What is an...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Unpastorized Podcast and part three of our Advent series! In this podcast, we are taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Be sure to check out Episodes 2 and 3 to learn about an altogether peace and an altogether hope, parts one and two of this Advent series. In this episode: An almost vs. an altogether love - how...

Welcome to the second episode of the Unpastorized Podcast! In this podcast, we are taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Be sure to check out Episode 1 to get to know your co-hosts, Pastor Bruce and Sara, who will be with you each episode along the way. In this episode: Introducing the concept of almost vs. altogether Taking a look at John Wesley, f...

Welcome to the first episode of the Unpastorized Podcast! We’ll be taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Get to know your co-hosts, Pastor Bruce and Sara, who will be with you each episode along the way. In this episode: What does “Unpastorized” mean? Why a podcast? What are the goals of the Unpastorized Podcast? Bruce’s “rules of Bible Study” and C...

Welcome to the third episode of the Unpastorized Podcast and part two of our Advent series! In this podcast, we are taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Be sure to check out Episode 2 to learn about an altogether peace, part one of this Advent series. In this episode: A refresher on almost vs. altogether: a tension between extremes Discussing the b...