The Local Church Podcast

DateDecember 18, 2022SynopsisIt’s week four of Advent, and our guest preacher, Angie Hong, makes a meeting between Elizabeth and Mary all too real. You won’t believe what happens next.Angie Hong is a worship leader, writer, and speaker who explores the intersections of theology, identity, and worship. She is co-founder of Kinship Commons, curating artful gatherings for and by people who have found themselves in the margins of faith-based spaces. She lives in Durham with her husband, two sons, dog, and a cat. ReferencesScripture: Luke 1:39-45, 56-58About 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.

DateDecember 11, 2022SynopsisIt’s week three of Advent, and this week, we’re folded into the story of Joseph — a story of surprise, of disorientation, and hard choices that lead to a better world.ReferencesScripture: Isaiah 35:1–10; Matthew 1:18–25About 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.

DateDecember 4, 2022SynopsisIt’s the second week of Advent, and this week, we lean into what we’re afraid of, how we’ve misunderstood one of the most common phrases in the Bible, and what moves in Mary to get her to yes.ReferencesScripture: Isaiah 11:1–10, Luke 1:26–38Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot SessionsAbout 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.

DateNovember 27, 2022SynopsisIt’s the first Sunday of Advent, and we’re kicking off our new sermon series, “From Generation to Generation…” This week: There's room for every story — even yours.ReferencesScripture: Isaiah 2:1–5; Matthew 1:1–17About 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.

DateNovember 20, 2022SynopsisWe wrap up our In Good Company series on the saints with Julian of Norwich, whose words of hope are well-timed.ReferencesScripture: Psalm 46; Luke 23:33–43Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot SessionsAbout 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.

DateNovember 13, 2022SynopsisThis week, our series goes local as we meet a queer (and local) saint who lived a life of justice, resilience, and in whom so many things held together...ReferencesScripture: Luke 4:16–20; Galatians 3:28–29Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot SessionsAbout 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.

DateNovember 6, 2022SynopsisIn Week 3 of our In Good Company series on saints, we meet St. Oscar Romero, a champion for the poor with a remarkable story.ReferencesScripture: Luke 6:20–31Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot SessionsAbout 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.

DateOctober 30, 2022SynopsisWe continue our In Good Company series meeting Desmond Mpilo Tutu who teaches us about forgiveness, what it means to be made in the imago Dei, and being a prisoner of hope.ReferencesScripture: Matthew 5:1-14; Revelation 21:1-5Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot SessionsAbout 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.

DateOctober 23, 2022SynopsisThis is a series on finding your people, remembering you’re not alone, and finding your place in a bigger story.This week, meet 12th-century mystic, artist, playwright, composer, naturalist, and so much more… Hildegard of Bingen.ReferencesScripture: Isaiah 55:6–13; John 15:1–5Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot SessionsAbout 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.

DateOctober 16, 2022SynopsisRev. Catherine Neal shares today about the grace and transformation found when we wrestle with God.ReferencesScripture: Genesis 32:22-31; Luke 18:1-8Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot SessionsAbout 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.