The Local Church Podcast

DateJune 18, 2023SynopsisThis week, we kick off a summer series that’s all about good news. This week, Brent sits down with Dakota Philbrick of Love Chatham for a conversation about his journey, hope in the midst of despair, and the good news he’s a part of.ReferencesScripture: Luke 10:1–12About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateJune 4, 2023SynopsisTrinity Sunday celebrates the doctrine of the Trinity and the idea that the very nature and being of God is community. The Great Commission, often misused for colonization and coercion, should be reimagined as an invitation to learn together and build inclusive friendships rooted in the way of love revealed in Trinity.ReferencesScripture: Matthew 28:16-20About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateMay 21, 2023SynopsisIt’s the final week of Easter, and our Embrace the Awkward is coming to a close, too. This week: The real reason Brent became a Methodist pastor, learning how to drive stick, and Jesus saying, “Your turn."ReferencesScripture: [Acts 1:1-11](URL here)Here's the podcast Brent referenced on Sunday morning: No Small Endeavor with Fr. John DearAbout The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateMay 14, 2023SynopsisThis week, with a whole lot of awkwardness, Brent shares about why hugs are good for you, why Peter might put on his clothes before jumping in the water, and the power of being seen, known, and loved.ReferencesScripture: John 21:1-19About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateMay 7, 2023SynopsisOn this Confirmation Sunday, Haley Capps offers her final message as a Duke intern and shares encouragement for what to do when you hit a bump in the roadReferencesScripture: 1 Peter 2:2–10About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateApril 30, 2023SynopsisThis week, friend of The Local Church, Meg Greto, continues our Embrace the Awkward series with the thrilling conclusion of the Road to Emmaus, pointing out the slow pace of love.ReferencesScripture: Luke 24:27–35About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateApril 23, 2023SynopsisThis week, Catherine Neal kicks off our Embrace the Awkward series diving into the first half of the story of the Road to Emmaus and helps us “embrace unexpected teachers."ReferencesScripture: Luke 24:13-27About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateApril 16, 2023SynopsisOn this Second Sunday of Easter, Rajeev Tiwari shares the surprising key to a strong faith and how Thomas models it well.ReferencesScripture: John 20:19–31About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook and Instagram. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateEaster Sunday, April 9, 2023SynopsisIt’s Easter with The Local Church! On this Resurrection Sunday, we’re exploring how we’re a lot more faithful than we give ourselves credit for, strange details in John’s account of the resurrection, and the surprising reason Jesus doesn’t want Mary to hold on to him.ReferencesScripture: John 20:1-18About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateApril 2, 2023SynopsisIt’s the final week of our Seeking series. On this Palm/Passion Sunday, we’re finding ourselves in between juxtapositions and faced with a choice.ReferencesScripture: Matthew 21:1–11About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.