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Resurrection South Austin episodes
- Taking the Mountaintop Into the Valley
Father Shawn McCain Tirres | February 15, 2026
We all have mountaintop moments with God—experiences so powerful we wish we could freeze them forever. But like the disciples at the Transfiguration, we're called to descend into the valleys of ordinary life with its troubles and darkness. Father Shawn explores how our encounters with Christ's glory don't just create memories to replay, but actually transfigure us, training us to hear God's voice even when the world is shouting, and to see Jesus not just in the Eucharist but in the broken world around us.
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Apple Podcast15 min - You Did It Scott
Rev. Eileen O’Brien | February 13, 2026
In this powerful ordination sermon for Rev. Scott Madison—the first openly gay Black man sent to seminary and ordained by the Diocese of Texas—the preacher celebrates a day of historic firsts while honoring trailblazers like Absalom Jones. Through the story of Albert Goodson's hymn "We've Come This Far by Faith" and reflections on staying focused on Jesus amid the church's failures, this message calls us to envision a community where everyone brings their whole self, where burdens are shared, and where God walks with us as companion on the journey toward freedom and belonging.
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Apple Podcast18 min - Standing in the Line of the Faithful
Deacon Scott Madison | February 08, 2026
Deacon (for now) Scott Madison shares his powerful confirmation story with Bishop John T. Walker and traces the remarkable legacy of Absalom Jones, the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church. Through personal narrative and historical reflection, this sermon reveals how one person's courage to shine God's light creates ripples across generations—from Jones caring for yellow fever victims in 1793 to the ordination of LGBTQ clergy today. A timely call to let our light shine in defense of immigrants, against injustice, and for all God's children.
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Apple Podcast13 min - What Is True Worship When the World Is Burning?
Father Shawn McCain Tirres | February 01, 2026
In a world of violence and injustice, what does it mean to truly worship God? Father Shawn McCain Tirres confronts the temptation toward neutrality and 'staying out of politics,' arguing that authentic Christian worship—as Micah 6 demands—requires justice, kindness, and humility that shapes our entire lives. Drawing on the witness of Rabbi Heschel, Martin Luther King Jr., and Desmond Tutu, this sermon challenges believers to follow a Jesus who stands unequivocally with the marginalized, even when it's risky, costly, and unpopular.
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Apple Podcast17 min - When the Holy Family Became RefugeesJanna Osborne | January 04, 2026
The cozy nativity scene transforms into a desperate flight to Egypt as the holy family becomes refugees fleeing Herod's violence. This sermon explores Matthew's deeper narrative connecting Jesus's early life to Israel's history and to the 117 million displaced people today. When Joseph risks everything to protect his child, he foreshadows all who would carry Christ into the world—and challenges us to ask: are we protecting the vulnerable in our midst, proclaiming God's kingdom is here?
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Apple Podcast15 min - I Myself Did Not Know Him: Discovering Jesus AgainFather Shawn McCain Tirres | January 18, 2026
Even John the Baptist, Jesus's own cousin, confessed 'I myself did not know him' until the Spirit revealed who Jesus truly was. Father Shawn explores how knowing Christ isn't about religious obligation, perfect attendance, or correct beliefs alone—it's about accepting Jesus's invitation to 'come and see.' Through personal testimony and biblical insight, this sermon challenges both lifelong Christians and seekers to recognize that knowing Jesus is a gradual journey of staying close, keeping company with him, and standing with the vulnerable where he stands. Discover why the most dangerous place for a Christian is thinking we have Jesus 'figured out.'
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Apple Podcast16 min - Why Jesus Started His Ministry in Muddy WaterFather Shawn McCain Tirres | January 11, 2026
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we explore why Jesus—sinless and perfect—chose to begin his ministry standing in muddy water alongside broken people seeking forgiveness. This sermon unpacks what "God with us" truly means: not a distant consultant available when we need advice, but a God who descends into our mess, stands in solidarity with the struggling and marginalized, and calls us into that same mission. Discover how your baptismal identity as God's beloved child empowers you to renounce evil, seek justice, and express God's love by standing with those who suffer.
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Apple Podcast15 min - Faking It Through Christmas: When Joy Feels Impossible
Scott Madison | December 28, 2025
In the space between Christmas and New Year's, many of us are "faking it till we make it"—celebrating while grieving, smiling through sadness. After losing his mother this year, Deacon shares how the incarnation speaks directly to those struggling through the holidays. Through Isaiah's promise of salvation, John's revelation of the Word made flesh, and the reality that Jesus "tented" among us to experience our full humanity, we discover that God meets us in our grief and calls us beloved even when we're just trying to get through the day.
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resurrection-south-austin/id104574433411 min - The Power You Never Expected | Christmas Eve 2025Father Shawn McCain Tierres | Christmas Eve 2025We all understand the beauty of Christmas—the joy, the gathering, the adorable pageants. But there's something profound we often overlook: Christmas is about power. Not the power of Caesar Augustus issuing decrees or empires flexing military force, but a radically different kind of power. Tonight, we encounter God's immeasurable power wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger, born to a virgin mother in a backwater town. This is power expressed through humility, vulnerability, and love.Why would the God of the universe choose to enter the world this way? Not as a conquering king with military parades, but as an accessible baby we can draw near to? Isaiah prophesied about this child—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace—whose authority would rest on his shoulders. This Christmas Eve, we explore the beautiful mystery of God's humble power and how it shows up not just in Bethlehem, but in our own moments of weakness, brokenness, and need. When we open ourselves to this vulnerable power through wonder, we become part of God's work in the world.Wherever you are tonight—full of faith or full of doubt, carrying burdens or feeling lost—God delights in you and has come to make a home with you. Let wonder be your doorway into encountering the Christ child this Christmas.8 min
- God is with Us when the World Feels GodlessDeacon Scott Madison | December 21, 2025In a world filled with healthcare crises, violence, and injustice, it's easy to wonder where God is. This Advent sermon explores the profound meaning of Emmanuel—God with us—through Joseph's faithful obedience and God's relentless love demonstrated in Christ. Discover how God is already present in our lives, calling us to embody that divine love for our neighbors even when the world feels godless. A powerful reminder that we don't just wait for God to show up—God is already here, working through us.Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25, John 3:16---We are a community of believers in South Austin committed to growing in faith and sharing God's love.Join us at www.rezaustin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rezaustin/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gUKwQSR6HbpEZljGxd4Ti?si=b9c871728fd442fcApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resurrection-south-austin/id104574433410 min
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