Brook McBride

Word from Bear Creek

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A weekly podcast from Bear Creek United Methodist Church, Woodinville WA. Pastor Brook McBride

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Brook McBride

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Look from Brook, Part 1: When Immigration Separates Families We Know 19.02.2026 5:24

Here’s an op-ed piece i sent to seattle times today. Concerning a wonderful child i baptized and confirmed who is now being held by ICE. Tragic. It’s long but trying to share my Christian conviction for the world. Praying for Nathan’s family

Look from Brook, Part 2: When the Running Stops, a Lenten Invitation to Pause 19.02.2026 6:01

Most of us are running harder than we realize. We keep moving — finishing one task, solving one problem, carrying one more responsibility — rarely stopping long enough to ask what all this running is doing to our souls. There is a moment near the end of the film Forrest Gump when Forrest, after running across the country for years, simply stops. No dramatic music. No grand speech. He turns to the...

Stronger Together 17.02.2026 21:24

In our final K-pop-themed sermon, we see how much we need each other.

Look from Brook: Micro Joys (A Valentine's Reflection) 13.02.2026 4:07

One of my favorite stories about my parents is wonderfully simple. One night my dad went to bed early and, as a joke, turned himself around so his feet were on the pillow and his head was at the foot of the bed. When my mom came in, she followed her nightly ritual — leaning over to give him a gentle kiss goodnight. Only this time, she kissed his feet. The funny thing came next. She didn’t even not...

What Is Your Name? 10.02.2026 1:13:41

So many things in our world are trying to give us names, but what does Jesus name you?

Look From Brook: The Whole Head is Sick 05.02.2026 5:34

I wrote earlier this week about a small ritual I’ve fallen into over the years. Every Sunday morning, before I leave for church, I stand in front of the mirror for a few quiet seconds. Not to fix anything. Not to judge. Just to notice. It’s a way of asking a simple question: am I actually here? Or am I about to step into the world performing a version of myself I’ve learned to play? Lately it feel...

Look From Brook: The Retirement I'm Actually Afraid Of 05.02.2026 5:49

Take a listen to Pastor Brook's Look From Brook!

Behind the Perfect Performance 03.02.2026 19:44

Psalm 139 and 1 Samuel 16:7

Practice, Practice, Practice 27.01.2026 19:21

The Christian life doesn't come easy. It takes practice.

Look from Brook: When the World Feels Like It's Spinning 27.01.2026 6:31

These are tough times. Pastor Brook has something to say about it.

Look From Brook: After Further Review 22.01.2026 8:34

Let me start off with a secret confession this morning: I’ve been losing my soul to Seahawk football lately. I mean who can blame me! One more game and the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl! Amazing! I love this team! One of the fascinating aspects of football these days is the challenge flag! What,!?! you mean you can challenge a referee’s call!?!? That was unheard of in my day! Challenging a refere...

Loosening Your Grip 20.01.2026 18:35

Fear shows up as control.

Look from Brook: Happy Birthday, Mom! 13.01.2026 3:08

A tribute to my mother on her 96th birthday!

The Courage to be Seen 13.01.2026 26:31

Change happens when we stop hiding. Fear teaches us not to say too much.

Look from Brook: Blessing the End Zone? 08.01.2026 5:47

This week's audio version of Look from Brook

When Comfort Becomes the Cage 06.01.2026 41:54

Familiar doesn't mean faithful. Last week we talked about fear. Today we name fear's silent partner: comfort.

Look from Brook: Two Babies, Five Post-its, and the Art of Not Knowing 02.01.2026 3:38

Pastor Brook clarifies a few things for himself.