The Local Church Podcast

DateSunday, December 15, 2019SynopsisAdvent is a season to stop and listen and watch and wait. But there are some things that God cannot wait for. During this season, we're exploring the things that can't wait — that require action and movement now — even as we wait for the coming of the Christ child and the arrival of God's promised day.Week 3: Joy Can't WaitReferencesScripture: Isaiah 35:1–10; Luke 1:46–55Intro/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, give online here.To make your commitment to The Local Church through our Everybody In 2020 initiative, click here.

DateSunday, December 8, 2019SynopsisAdvent is a season to stop and listen and watch and wait. But there are some things that God cannot wait for. During this season, we're exploring the things that can't wait — that require action and movement now — even as we wait for the coming of the Christ child and the arrival of God's promised day.Week 2: Peace Can't WaitReferencesScripture: Isaiah 11:1–10; Matthew 3:1–12 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, give online here.To make your commitment to The Local Church through our Everybody In 2020 initiative, click here.

DateSunday, December 1, 2019SynopsisAdvent is a season to stop and listen and watch and wait. But there are some things that God cannot wait for. During this season, we're exploring the things that can't wait — that require action and movement now — even as we wait for the coming of the Christ child and the arrival of God's promised day.Week 1: Hope Can't WaitReferencesScripture: Isaiah 2:1–5; Psalm 122Intro/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, give online here.To make your commitment to The Local Church through our Everybody In 2020 initiative, click here.

DateSunday, November 24, 2019SynopsisToday in the church calendar, it's Christ the King Sunday — the last Sunday of the liturgical year. This week, the Rev. Kelli Hitchman-Craig helps us reflect on what it means for Jesus to be Lord and Christ to be king of our hearts, our lives, and the world. And it may not be what we expected...ReferencesScripture: Jeremiah 23:1–6; 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, give online here.To make your commitment to The Local Church through our Everybody In 2020 initiative, click here.

DateSunday, November 17, 2019SynopsisThere's a popular app used to meet new people. Maybe you've heard of it. The premise is simple. You're presented with someone you could meet, and you could swipe left for a new option or swipe right to say, "I'm intrigued and would be willing to know more." But for a connection to be made and channels to become open, both people have to swipe right.Our journeys of life and faith are similar, but here's the thing: God has already swiped right on you. In this series, we'll meet people who have responded to God's "swipe right" with a "swipe right" of their own, along the way discovering our story in the story of God.We're wrapping up with Lydia.ReferencesScripture: Acts 16:9-15Intro/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, give online here.To make your commitment to The Local Church through our Everybody In 2020 initaitive, click here.What happened to Ten Minutes Or Less?Do not let your hearts be troubled... Our flagship podcast, Ten Minutes Or Less, will return later this fall. We've simply consolidated the feed to include both TMOL, as well as sermon audio from Sunday mornings.

DateSunday, November 10, 2019SynopsisThere's a popular app used to meet new people. Maybe you've heard of it. The premise is simple. You're presented with someone you could meet, and you could swipe left for a new option or swipe right to say, "I'm intrigued and would be willing to know more." But for a connection to be made and channels to become open, both people have to swipe right.Our journeys of life and faith are similar, but here's the thing: God has already swiped right on you. In this series, we'll meet people who have responded to God's "swipe right" with a "swipe right" of their own, along the way discovering our story in the story of God.First up: the bleeding womanReferencesScripture: Mark 5:24b-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, give online here.What happened to Ten Minutes Or Less?Do not let your hearts be troubled... Our flagship podcast, Ten Minutes Or Less, will return later this fall. We've simply consolidated the feed to include both TMOL, as well as sermon audio from Sunday mornings.

DateSunday, November 3, 2019SynopsisThere's a popular app used to meet new people. Maybe you've heard of it. The premise is simple. You're presented with someone you could meet, and you could swipe left for a new option or swipe right to say, "I'm intrigued and would be willing to know more." But for a connection to be made and channels to become open, both people have to swipe right.Our journeys of life and faith are similar, but here's the thing: God has already swiped right on you. In this series, we'll meet people who have responded to God's "swipe right" with a "swipe right" of their own, along the way discovering our story in the story of God.First up: Zacchaeus.ReferencesScripture: Luke 19:1–10Intro/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, give online here.What happened to Ten Minutes Or Less?Do not let your hearts be troubled... Our flagship podcast, Ten Minutes Or Less, will return later this fall. We've simply consolidated the feed to include both TMOL, as well as sermon audio from Sunday mornings.

DateSunday, October 20, 2019SynopsisIn a world that so often leaves us feeling weary and worn, where do we find hope? Where might Jesus be showing up in our world and in our lives to surprise us with hope? This week, we’re exploring the hope found in and through... you.ReferencesScripture: Exodus 3:1-12Intro/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, give online here.What happened to Ten Minutes Or Less?Do not let your hearts be troubled... Our flagship podcast, Ten Minutes Or Less, will return later this fall. We've simply consolidated the feed to include both TMOL, as well as sermon audio from Sunday mornings.

DateSunday, October 13, 2019SynopsisIn a world that so often leaves us feeling weary and worn, where do we find hope? Where might Jesus be showing up in our world and in our lives to surprise us with hope? This week, we’re exploring the hope found in and through joy and delight.ReferencesScripture: John 1:1-5; Matthew 5:14-16; Luke 15:11-24Intro/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, give online here.What happened to Ten Minutes Or Less?Do not let your hearts be troubled... Our flagship podcast, Ten Minutes Or Less, will return later this fall. We've simply consolidated the feed to include both TMOL, as well as sermon audio from Sunday mornings.

DateSunday, October 6, 2019SynopsisIn a world that so often leaves us feeling weary and worn, where do we find hope? Where might Jesus be showing up in our world and in our lives to surprise us with hope? This week, we’re exploring the hope found in and through food.ReferencesScripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34Intro/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, give online here.What happened to Ten Minutes Or Less?Do not let your hearts be troubled... Our flagship podcast, Ten Minutes Or Less, will return later this fall. We've simply consolidated the feed to include both TMOL, as well as sermon audio from Sunday mornings.