Episodes
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Better, part 3: Better in Public
January 17th, 2021 | 31 mins 53 secs
The divisions in our country are a serious problem, and as recent events have made clear, our public actions matter. Dr. Mark Foster explores how God calls us to be “Better in Public,” and three public figures from our church will share their understanding of their call to a public life.
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Better, part 2: Better in Person
January 10th, 2021 | 24 mins 15 secs
Relationships are at the core of what it means to be human, but they’re are also really hard. In his life, Jesus prioritized relationships over efficiency, and he shows us how we can become better in person with others.
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Better, part 1: Better in Private
January 3rd, 2021 | 27 mins 35 secs
With a new year, we’re all hoping for better, but 2021 will only be better if the people living on the planet choose to become better. We have that choice today.
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A Different Kind of Christmas, part 5: “When the Decorations Come Down”
December 27th, 2020 | 18 mins 36 secs
Though the decorations may come down, Christmas doesn’t have to give way to the same kind of new year.
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Christmas Candlelight 2020
December 24th, 2020 | 13 mins 6 secs
The Good News of Christmas is that God came to save. This light of Christ is the light of the world that changes everything!
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A Different Kind of Christmas, Part 4: Jesus’ Wish List
December 20th, 2020 | 24 mins 40 secs
Christmas isn’t your birthday—it’s Jesus' birthday! So what if our celebrations focused less on our wants and more on Jesus’ wish list?
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A Different Kind of Christmas, Part 3: “A Different Kind of King”
December 13th, 2020 | 26 mins
With all we're facing this year, a baby in a manger doesn't seem like enough. But Christmas is about much more than a baby. It's about a different kind of King.
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A Different Kind of Christmas, part 2: “Giving Up on Perfect”
December 6th, 2020 | 23 mins 1 sec
We all want a perfect Christmas, but what if our quest for perfection is getting in the way of something better? Pastor Brandon explores the first Christmas and what is possible when we give up on perfect.
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Hope for a Different Kind of Christmas
November 29th, 2020 | 31 mins 39 secs
We dream of Christmas joy and peace, but too often, overspending, overeating, and over-worrying make us miserable. How can we cut through the hype and exhaustion? Jesus gives us hope for a different kind of Christmas.
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Words We Long to Hear, Part 5: “I Forgive You” – 11/22/2020 Sermon
November 22nd, 2020 | 30 mins 5 secs
Forgiveness does not come easily, but if we don’t learn to forgive, we will never be free. Fortunately, Jesus gives us an example and instruction for how to forgive and experience the freedom and reconciliation that forgiveness brings.
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Words We Long to Hear, part 4: “I'm Sorry”
November 15th, 2020 | 30 mins 24 secs
“I’m sorry.” It’s nice to hear, but hard to say. Yet these words are crucial if we’re to experience healing and reconciliation in our most important relationships. Rev. Brandon Blacksten shares how we can apologize well and be reconciled to God and others.
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Words We Long to Hear, Part 3: “I Am With You”
November 8th, 2020 | 24 mins 42 secs
When we are anxious or afraid, some of the most powerful words we can hear are "I am with you." From Jesus' teaching and example, we know that God is with us no matter what, bringing us peace in all circumstances.