The Local Church Podcast

That's a wrap on our four-week series on the Book of Esther. In this bonus podcast, Alli and Brent share what they learned, what challenged them, and give you a peek behind the scenes on how it all came together.

DateMay 16, 2021SynopsisThis is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: God.ReferencesScripture: Esther 8:1–8Intro/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.

Adrienne Belafonte Biesemeyer is the eldest daughter of activist, humanitarian, and entertainer, Harry Belafonte. She is a licensed professional counselor and the founder and executive director of Anir Foundation/Anir Experience, an organization seeking social change in underserved Southern African communities and the Caribbean. The organization is particularly focused on issues of housing, education, health, and cultural heritage preservation for women, children, and families.While Adrienne was more than willing to talk about life with her dad, she also encourages you to check out the documentary about his life, Sing Your Song, which can be found on Amazon Prime and VUDU. 

DateMay 9, 2021SynopsisThis is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: Mordecai.ReferencesScripture: Esther 2:5–10Intro/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.

DateMay 2, 2021SynopsisThis is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: Haman.ReferencesScripture: Esther 3:1-6, 5:9-14Intro/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.

DateApril 25, 2021SynopsisThis is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: Esther.ReferencesScripture: Esther 4:10–17Intro/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.

DateApril 18, 2021SynopsisIt’s the third Sunday of the Easter Season, and in this message, Brent follows up on his Easter message with the question, “The beginning of what?” This is a sermon about surrendering. About faith. About trust. And it’s really, really hard.ReferencesScripture: Acts 3:12–21Intro/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.

DateApril 11, 2021SynopsisRajeev, Jordan, Alli, and Brent share in conversation about the traditional scripture passage for the Sunday after Easter — the story of Jesus’ appearance and “Doubting” ThomasReferencesScripture: John 20:19–31Intro/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.

DateEaster Sunday, April 4, 2021SynopsisHappy Easter! Mark’s account of the resurrection is strange. It ends abruptly, there’s no Jesus appearance, and the women leave the tomb in silence and in fear. What kind of an ending is that?ReferencesScripture: Mark 16:1–8Intro/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.

Narration by Tracy Wilson and Brent LevyMusic by Alli BurksStations in the Street is a modern take on a traditional Good Friday Stations of the Cross experience. The Stations of the Cross began as a remembrance that pilgrims had when they were retracing Jesus' final steps in Jerusalem up to the hill where he was crucified. Wanting to share that experience with those who couldn't make the trip to Jerusalem, they created these local stations of meditation.Between each scripture reading, you'll find a very brief interlude to allow the words to linger and invite reflection. It's a natural place to pause the audio should you need more time before moving to the next station.We hope that this audio leads you toward reflection, meditation, and prayer — as we remember Jesus' betrayal by a friend, conviction in an unjust political system, and his execution at the hands of the state.May this experience be a blessing to you as you lean into the heartache and hope of Holy Week.To learn more about The Local Church, visit our website.