St. Andrew UMC Podcast

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St. Andrew UMC Podcast episodes

October 09, 2022 “What Does the Lord Require of You? Justice, Kindness, and Humility for the Common Good”- Week 2: Our Common Commitments (Galatians 5:22-26) - October 9, 2022
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.

Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?

As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”

What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?

Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
32 min
October 03, 2022 “”What Does the Lord Require of You? Justice, Kindness, and Humility for the Common Good”- Week 1: The Common Good (I Corinthians 1) - October 2, 2022
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.

Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?

As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”

What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?

Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
35 min
September 26, 2022 “HOW ARE YOU, REALLY? - Being Well: 4 Practices for Wholeness of Life ... God-Pursuing” (Psalm 27) - September 25, 2022
“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
35 min
September 19, 2022 “HOW ARE YOU, REALLY? - Being Well: 4 Practices for Wholeness of Life ... Awe-Seeking” (Exodus 24:12-18) - September 18, 2022
“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
36 min
September 12, 2022 “HOW ARE YOU, REALLY? - Being Well: 4 Practices for Wholeness of Life ... Love-Tending” (John 15:12-15 ) - September 11, 2022
[ Bonus: Including Music from "Come and See" Homecoming Worship ]

“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
41 min
September 06, 2022 “HOW ARE YOU, REALLY? - Being Well: 4 Practices for Wholeness of Life... Mind-Mending” (Mark 5:1-20) - September 4, 2022
“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
38 min
August 29, 2022 “I, JAMES - See Beyond First Impressions” (James 2:1-13) - August 28, 2022
SERIES DESCRIPTION:

Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later.

Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
35 min
August 22, 2022 “I, JAMES - Mind Your Words” (James 3:1-5, 13-18) - August 21, 2022
SERIES DESCRIPTION:

Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later.

Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
33 min
August 15, 2022 “I, JAMES - Put Your Faith Into Action” (James 2:14-26) - August 14, 2022
SERIES DESCRIPTION:

Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later.

Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
34 min
August 08, 2022 “I, JAMES - Be Doers of the Word” (James 1:19-27) - August 7, 2022
SERIES DESCRIPTION: Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later. Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
34 min