The Local Church Podcast

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.

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.