More Than Sunday

By First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn

The More Than Sunday Podcast is a production of the First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn and is designed to help you live as a follower of Jesus Christ right where you are. Tune in to hear intervie... more

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How many episodes does More Than Sunday have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

More Than Sunday episodes:

October 31, 2022 The Misremembered True Story of the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving : A Conversation with Dr. Tracy McKenzie
Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Tracy McKenzie to discuss his upcoming EQUIPPED Adult Education class at FPGE. Starting November 6th, Dr. McKenzie will teach ‘History Of Thanksgiving (Evolution into Holiday).’ Listen in for more information!

Read about Dr. McKenzie’s class here: https://firstpresge.org/adult-education/
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16min
October 16, 2022 Refugee : Nancy Cavanaugh Introduces Our October Book Discussion
Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s episode Pastor Chris Griggs talks with Adult Ministries Coordinator Nancy Cavanaugh about our upcoming book discussion. This month we’ll be reading Refugee by Alan Gratz, an action-packed novel that tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home.

Learn more about the book discussion here: https://firstpresge.org/book-discussion-refugee/
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16min
September 25, 2022 Soul Care : A Conversation with Dr. Barrett McRay
Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Barrett McRay to discuss his upcoming EQUIPPED Adult Education class at FPGE. Starting October 2nd, Dr. McRay will teach ‘Spiritual Health & Mental Health: What's the difference, and how do I know if I'm healthy?’ Listen in for more!
Learn more about Dr. McRay’s class here: https://firstpresge.org/adult-education/

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24min
August 31, 2022 Reading Scripture with the Early Church : A Conversation with Dr. Julie Newberry
Welcome to Season 2 of the More Than Sunday podcast, from First Pres Church of Glen Ellyn. On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Julie Newberry to discuss her upcoming EQUIPPED class at FPGE. Starting September 11th, Dr. Newberry will teach Reading Scripture with the Early Church: The Old Testament in Acts 1-8. Listen in to learn more!

Learn more about Dr. Newberry’s class here: https://firstpresge.org/adult-education/
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27min
August 22, 2022 Overlooked Ways to Serve the Church
Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Bob Clauss and Steve Nelson, who both serve the church in often overlooked and unglamorous ways.

Next Steps:
Interested in small groups? Contact [email protected]
Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007
Today’s Guests:Bob Clauss, Steve Nelson : Connect here
Learn more about First Pres here
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20min
August 01, 2022 Spark! Serving with Our Children’s Ministry
Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by David Profitt and Charlie Gadd to discuss the details and joy of serving in children’s ministry at First Pres.

Next Steps:
Interested in small groups? Contact [email protected]
Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007
Today’s Guests:David Profitt, Charlie Gadd : Connect here
Learn more about First Pres here
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17min
July 25, 2022 Community and Coffee on Tuesday Mornings
Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Rob Merrell and Jeff West, who recently started a men’s small group meeting each Tuesday morning.

Next Steps:
Interested in small groups? Contact [email protected]
Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007
Today’s Guests: Rob Merrell, Jeff West : Connect here
Learn more about First Pres here
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19min
July 11, 2022 The Music, Mission, and Heart Behind Our Church Choir
Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs. On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Kerri Andersen and
Lesley Pretkelis, who share their experiences with the choir and encourage anyone looking for a way to praise God and find community to jump in.

Next Steps:
Interested in joining the choir? Contact [email protected]
Today’s Guests: Kerri Andersen, Lesley Pretkelis
Learn more about First Pres here
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18min
June 28, 2022 What Does It Take To Pull Off VBS?
Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs. On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Nathan Gilbert and David Profitt to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the volunteers, passion, and planning it takes to pull off a God-glorifying week of Vacation Bible School.

Next Steps:
Interested in small groups? Contact [email protected]
Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007
Today’s Guests: Nathan Gilbert, David Profitt: Connect here
Learn more about First Pres here
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17min
June 27, 2022 Making a Difference at VBS!
Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs. On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Charles, Thomas, and Mallory to discuss their various roles at Vacation Bible School and how others can join and make a difference through Children’s ministry.

Next Steps:
Interested in small groups? Contact [email protected]
Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007
Today’s Guests: Charles, Thomas, Mallory: Connect here
Learn more about First Pres here
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9min

FAQs about More Than Sunday:

How many episodes does More Than Sunday have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.