St. Andrew UMC Podcast

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St. Andrew UMC Podcast episodes

September 29, 2025 THE POLITICS OF JESUS - "The Powers and Principalities" (Ephesians 6:10-12 & Colossians 2:13-15) - Rev Mark Feldmeir - September 28, 2025
Current Sermon Series
The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
33 min
September 25, 2025 THE POLITICS OF JESUS - "A New Social Order" (Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37) - Rev Mark Feldmeir - September 21, 2025
Current Sermon Series
The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
28 min
September 15, 2025 THE POLITICS OF JESUS - "The Way of the Cross" (Mark 8:31–38) - Rev Mark Feldmeir - September 14, 2025
Current Sermon Series
The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
34 min
September 08, 2025 THE POLITICS OF JESUS - "The Jubilee Revolution" (Luke 4:16–30) - Rev Mark Feldmeir - September 7, 2025
Current Sermon Series
The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
31 min
September 01, 2025 FAITH IN FILM - "The Matrix" (2 Chronicles 20:20b; Romans 12:2) - Rev Jerry Lee Butler - August 31, 2025
Current Sermon Series
Faith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen
August 17–31
Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine
through the stories portrayed on the silver screen. Movies have always been a powerful medium for
examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption,
sacrifice, hope, and transformation.
Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories
reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey. From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the
art of storytelling on the silver screen.
August 17 | The Straight Story
August 24 | The Wizard of OZ
August 31 | The Matrix
31 min
August 25, 2025 FAITH IN FILM - "The Wizard of Oz" (Luke 17:20–21) - Rev Amy Stapleton - August 24, 2025
Current Sermon Series
Faith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen
August 17–31
Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine
through the stories portrayed on the silver screen. Movies have always been a powerful medium for
examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption,
sacrifice, hope, and transformation.
Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories
reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey. From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the
art of storytelling on the silver screen.
August 17 | The Straight Story • Hebrews 13:1–2, 20–21
August 24 | The Wizard of OZ
August 31 | The Matrix
1 hr 30 min
August 18, 2025 FAITH IN FILM - "The Straight Story" (Hebrews 13:1-2, 20-21) - Rev Mark Feldmeir - August 17, 2025
Current Sermon Series
Faith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen
August 17–31
Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine
through the stories portrayed on the silver screen. Movies have always been a powerful medium for
examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption,
sacrifice, hope, and transformation.
Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories
reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey. From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the
art of storytelling on the silver screen.
August 17 | The Straight Story • Hebrews 13:1–2, 20–21
August 24 | The Wizard of OZ
August 31 | The Matrix
26 min
August 11, 2025 BEHIND THE MUSIC - "Losing My Religion" (John 1:1–5, 10–13) - Rev Mark Feldmeir - August 10, 2025
Current Sermon Series
Behind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard
July 20 – August 10
Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day.
July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2
July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian
August 10 | Losing My Religion by REM
32 min
August 04, 2025 BEHIND THE MUSIC - "One of Us" (Philippians 2:5-11) - Rev Barb Sholis - August 3, 2025
Current Sermon Series
Behind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard
July 20 – August 10
Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day.
July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2
July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian
August 10 | Losing My Religion by REM
29 min
July 28, 2025 BEHIND THE MUSIC - "Little Wonders" (Psalm 6:6-7; 42:1-6a) - Rev Jerry Lee Butler - July 27, 2025
Current Sermon Series

Behind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard
July 20 – August 10
Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day.
July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 • Ephesians 2:11–22
July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian Bulletin
August 10 | Coming soon!
31 min