The Local Church Podcast

DateAugust 6, 2023SynopsisIt’s the fourth and final week of our That’s What He Said series. This week: Jesus as Savior. In this sermon, you'll learn about the life of Jesus, his embodiment of humility, vulnerability, and compassion, and the significance of his humanity in the context of healing and salvation. Additionally, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the power of love and service in participating in God's saving work and what it looks like to bring healing and wholeness to the world.ReferencesScripture: John 13:1–17, 33–35; Philippians 2:1–11About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Threads, 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.

DateJuly 30, 2023SynopsisThis week, as part of our “That’s What He Said” series on the identity of Jesus in his own words, Brent asks, “What does it mean that Jesus is Lord?"In this sermon, you'll:learn to embrace life's absurdity and find wonder in everyday momentsdiscover the political resistance behind the confession, "Jesus is Lord"understand the importance of aligning your actions with what you believeponder what you're centering your life aroundand embrace the strange, countercultural choices driven by faith.ReferencesScripture: Luke 6:43–49About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Threads, 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.

DateJuly 23, 2023SynopsisWe’re joined by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw this week to continue our series, “That’s What He Said," on the identity of Jesus in his own words. This week, Jen Garcia Bashaw teaches about what it means that Jesus is “the Way.” Spoiler alert: It may not be with you think.ReferencesScripture: John 14:1–7About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Threads, 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.

DateJuly 16, 2023SynopsisBrent kicks off a new sermon series digging into the words of Jesus to get a more robust understanding of who he is and what it means to follow him.ReferencesScripture: John 15:12–17About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Threads, 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.

DateJuly 9, 2023SynopsisThis week, Brent wraps up our “The Gospel According To” series with some good news about God’s love and the effect it has on our being.ReferencesScripture: Matthew 9:18–26; 1 John 4:7–21About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Threads, 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.

DateJuly 2, 2023SynopsisThis week, as part of our “The Gospel According To” series, Rajeev shares some good news about how Jesus' hope in imperfect disciples gives us hope for tomorrow and helps us live well in our community and the world.ReferencesScripture: Matthew 4:18-22About 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.

DateJune 25, 2023SynopsisIn this second week of The Gospel According To, Brent chats with Stephanie Terry from WEBB Squared and CORE. Stephanie shares how her faith and spirituality help her navigate challenges and find hope in people and God's goodness.ReferencesScripture: Psalm 46About 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 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.