Grace Podcasts

(Daniel 6:7-10) Anxiety can have an enormous negative impact on us and on the world. In the biblical story of Daniel we see someone who responds to the chaos around him not by fighting it tooth and nail, but by regulating the temperature. Hear how you, too, can rise up against conflict and anxiety (Rise Up 3/3).

(John 20:19-31 & Psalm 111:10) Thomas doubted what the disciples saw after the resurrection of Jesus, and we may have our doubts, too. But the call on all of our lives is not to be doubt free; its to represent something so much more (Rise Up 2/3).

(Matthew 28:1-10 & Psalm 118:20-24) Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, can have a devastating effect on our lives. Yet, the earthquake at the resurrection had the complete opposite effect. What will happen after the earthquake in your life? (Rise Up 1/3)

(Luke 16:19-31 & Zechariah 9:9-11) What happens after we die? There is plenty of mystery, but Jesus has some analogies to help us on our way as we understand this final key message from Jesus (6/6 the Message of Jesus)

(John 19:16b-30 & Psalm 22:1-5) What would you say or do if you only had a few days or a few hours to live? Jesus lays out some of the most important ideas with his seven last words. The connection between two of them might even surprise you! (The Message of Jesus 5/6).

(John 6:47-56, 66-69 & Ezekiel 34:2b-5) It seems like we can fall into ruin pretty easily, but the 'I AM' statements of Jesus put a whole new twist on what it means to be ruined (The Message of Jesus 4/6).

(Luke 15:11-32 & Leviticus 19:17-18) Parables are stories that move our hearts and call us to action. What would you do with someone who is reckless with their resources? (the Message of Jesus 3/6).

(Matthew 5:1-20 & 7:24-27) The sermon on the mount has had a profound influence on our world, but it could also destroy us if we misunderstand it. Hear some of the key points to rightly follow the ethics of Jesus in the kingdom (The Message of Jesus 2/6).

(Mark 1:14-28 & Psalm 32:9-11) Sometimes it seems like the whole world is broken. The way to a full life is laid out by Jesus, but it has nothing to do with what we usually think of (the Message of Jesus 1/6).

(Nehemiah 9:6-17 & Matthew 17:1-2) We want to do good for our community, but how do we really make that happen? Valentines and a journey to hell can point to an unexpected truth - the way forward is not in changing the community! (Rebuilding Us, Rebuilding Our Community 3/3).

(Nehemiah 4:1-15 & 1 Corinthians 2:1-5) Lives can change pretty dramatically when someone with confidence offers us a hand. Nehemiah did that for Israel, and we can do that for each other (Rebuilding Us, Rebuilding Our Community 2/3).

(Nehemiah 1:2-10, 2:1-5 & Micah 6:6-8) Sometimes we fail, and fail hard! We are not alone. Even Nehemiah in the Bible knew that feeling, but what he did next is an example for us all (Rebuilding Us, Rebuilding Our Community 1/3).

(Joshua 4:1-8, 19-24 & 1 Peter 2:5-6) Generational differences seem like they are everywhere, but are they really all their cracked up to be? Finding a deeper connection helps us to be there for one another, even if we don't see everything the same (for Generations, 4/4).

(Romans 11:33-12:8 & Psalm 95:6-7) Our commitments in the new year are about more than our body. The same is true when it comes to worship. We don't just put on a show for God - we give everything (For Generations 3/4).

(Matthew 3:11-17 & Acts 4:32-37) Sometimes good health and more money feels like thriving, but underneath it is something far more important. Jesus and the early church points to a feature that matters even more than health and wealth (For Generations 2/4).

(Romans 12:9-21& Matthew 7:12) We might know what is genuinely evil, but sometimes we get it wrong when it comes to evaluating people. Hear about an ancient argument that points the way to real good (For Generations, 1/4).

(Luke 1:26-38) The Second Annual Grace United Methodist Church Sunday School Christmas Play, 'Do Not Be Afraid.'

(Mark 12:28-34 & John 1:10-14) What's home when you move to a new place, or lose something you love? Holy Disruption can help us find true joy even when our home is taken from us (Holy Disruption 3/3).

(Mark 9:38-50 & Isaiah 9:6-7) Conflict never seems to end! Whether its with friends and family or biggest global conflicts, we can't seem to go a day without it. The way to peace, though, is not just avoiding conflict. Jesus points the way to real peace this Christmas (Holy Disruption 2/4).

(Mark 13:14-27, 32-37 & Isaiah 64:1-2) Life will inevitably change, but is it an apocalypse? It might be! Hear how change for ancient Israel led to something completely unexpected - hope (Holy Disruption 1/4).