Following Him Then and Now: Jesus and Parables
In this episode we explore the mystery of Jesus’ brilliance as He taught through parables. The primary means of Jesus’ teaching came from stories that connected with His audience and listeners. They were so compelling that they still hold tremendous truth for us over 2,000 years later. As we dive into some of the parables […]
Following Him Then and Now: Passover and the Last Supper
In this episode we explore the beauty of the last supper and the significance of the passover meal that Jesus shared with His closest followers. Meals were such an important part of the New Testament world and the life of the Jewish people. The Passover meal was one of the most significant meals that the […]
The Gospel Symbols
The Gospel is God’s GOOD NEWS that Jesus can make us new now and forever! As followers of Jesus we want to share that Good News with everyone around us. Sometimes the Gospel story can feel complicated. Through the use of simple symbols and specific symbols we can help others understand the Gospel Story in a way that is easy to remember! […]
Jesus Series: Fear Podcast
As we continue on in the life of Jesus we come to a place in Jesus’ story where he talks and teaches about fear. Fear is a natural human emotion and while it is normal to be afraid, we tend to minimize our fears with words and phrases like, “There’s nothing to be afraid of…” Jesus handles […]
Day of Hope – 2024
“So many people don’t know how hard it’s been this year…” A few nights ago, I sat at my table listening to some teachers share about the struggles of school year. It was heartbreaking. So many of the educational workers in West Michigan are feeling the fatigue of a rise in behavioral issues in the […]
Jesus Series: The Sabbath Podcast
As we continue on in the life of Jesus we come to a place in Jesus’ story where he teaches on the Sabbath. The Sabbath was a celebration of rest given to humanity at the origin of human history. It was a commanded day of rest of the people of Israel that fostered a deeper […]
Jesus Series: The Baptism of Jesus Podcast
As we enter into the a season of Following Jesus Then and Now we want to take a critical look at one of the more inspiring and challenging elements of Jesus’ early ministry – His baptism. We read these words in the gospel of Mark: Mark 1:9-11 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee […]
Fearless Word – May 31
Acts 2:12-13 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”
Fearless Word – May 30
Acts 2:7-11 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; […]
Fearless Word – May 29
Acts 2:5-6 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken.
Fearless Word – May 28
Acts 2:3-4 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Fearless Word – May 27
Acts 2:1-2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
