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: “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.

DateSunday, November 14, 2021SynopsisA simple blessing can turn things around.ReferencesScripture: 1 Samuel 2:1–10Intro/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.

DateSunday, November 7, 2021SynopsisOn this All Saints’ Sunday, we wonder with Mary and Martha, “Where were you, God? Where are you?” This story is an invitation to linger long enough to find the answer.ReferencesScripture: John 11:32–44Intro/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 31, 2021SynopsisThis week, a sermon on masks, asking hard questions, and risking vulnerability.ReferencesScripture: Mark 12:28–34Intro/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 24, 2021SynopsisThis week, we're unpacking the third of three core practices at The Local Church: "We serve in solidarity."ReferencesScripture: Luke 4:16–21Intro/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 17, 2021SynopsisThis week, we're unpacking the second of three core practices at The Local Church: "We get together to grow together."ReferencesScripture: John 13:1–17Intro/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 10, 2021SynopsisThis week, Catherine Neal helps us continue our TBD series with a look at our first of three core practices: We Create Space for Connection.ReferencesScripture: John 5:1–9  Intro/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.