The Local Church Podcast

Hosted by Rev. Brent Levy, Catherine Neal with occasional help from special guests, The Weekly Pause is a brief weekly opportunity to be still, breathe, and pray together. Listen while you're eating breakfast, winding down, or taking a break in the middle of the day. Watch the video and add your voice, comments, and prayers exclusively on our TLC+ online community. This week's Pause uses the most recent Sunday's service as its foundation.Opening Music: “Behold" by Mission House

DateJanuary 2, 2022SynopsisOur Advent “Close to Home” series wraps up with the Epiphany story of the wise men, their three gifts, and how God's gifts can come in surprising ways.ReferencesScripture: Matthew 2:1–12Intro/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.

DateChristmas Eve, December 24, 2021SynopsisWhen God enters into the story of Mary and Joseph and the shepherds and the whole world, I can’t help but think of the words penned by minister John Sullivan Dwight in 1855 who wrote the English version of O Holy Night. When God enters in, when love comes local and Christ is born… “the weary world rejoices.”ReferencesScripture: Luke 2:1–20Intro/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.

Hosted by Rev. Brent Levy, Catherine Neal with occasional help from special guests, The Weekly Pause is a brief weekly opportunity to be still, breathe, and pray together. Listen while you're eating breakfast, winding down, or taking a break in the middle of the day. Watch the video and add your voice, comments, and prayers exclusively on our TLC+ online community. This week's Pause uses the most recent Sunday's service as its foundation.Opening Music: “The Hurting Times” by Barnaby Brightfind it on their album here

DateDecember 19, 2021SynopsisOur Advent “Close to Home” series continues digging into the sanctuary Elizabeth provides for Mary — and whyReferencesScripture: Luke 1:39–55Intro/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.

Hosted by Rev. Brent Levy, Catherine Neal with occasional help from special guests, The Weekly Pause is a brief weekly opportunity to be still, breathe, and pray together. Listen while you're eating breakfast, winding down, or taking a break in the middle of the day. Watch the video and add your voice, comments, and prayers exclusively on our TLC+ online community. This week's Pause uses the most recent Sunday's service as its foundation.Opening Music: “Crowded Table” by The Highwomen[find it on their album here](https://album.link/us/i/1472976734

Hosted by Rev. Brent Levy, Catherine Neal with occasional help from special guests, The Weekly Pause is a brief weekly opportunity to be still, breathe, and pray together. Listen while you're eating breakfast, winding down, or taking a break in the middle of the day. Watch the video and add your voice, comments, and prayers exclusively on our TLC+ online community. This week's Pause uses the most recent Sunday's service as its foundation.Opening Music: “Benedictus” by The Porter’s Gatelisten to their new Advent Songs album here

DateDecember 5, 2021SynopsisOur Advent “Close to Home” series continues with a look at Zechariah and his words to build a life on.ReferencesScripture: Luke 1:57–80Intro/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 28, 2021SynopsisIt’s the first Sunday of Advent and we’re starting our brand new series, “Close to Home.”ReferencesScripture: Luke 21:25–36Intro/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 21, 2021SynopsisOn this Christ the King Sunday, we explore a conversation between Pilate and Jesus which is, really, two very different conversations.ReferencesScripture: John 18:33–37Intro/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.