St. Paul Podcast

The mouth figures prominently in scripture as the organ with which we sing, praise, and bless God. In this episode, Peter W. Marty looks at our individual capacity to speak such kind and blessed words on the one hand, and such cruel or mistaken words on the other -- and how difficult it is to take back our words. James 3:1-5a, 9-11.

Give Me Your Eyes
Words & Music by Jason Ingram and Brandon Heath © 2007 All Essential Music | Peertunes | Ltd. Windsor Way Music | Sitka 6 Music. Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188

When it comes to preferences, think about all the things you favor in a given day. Pastor Katy Warren preaches that when it comes to matters of faith, the Letter of James has some different thoughts on showing favoritism. Our task as Christians is to show compassion in intentional ways and share God's love and care for all people -- particularly those left out on the margins. Preaching text: James 2:1-10, 14-17.

O God of Mercy, God of Light
Text: Godfrey Thring, alt. Music: Joseph Barnby; arr. hymnal version, Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534.

All the People Said Amen
Words and Music by Matt Maher, Paul Moak, and Trevor Morgan © 2013 Thankyou Music | Valley of Songs Music. Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188

Pastor Peter W. Marty preaches on the importance of commandments and their interpretation - especially to a religious and moral life. Living out God's commandments in thoughtful ways is basic to walking and talking with God. Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Everlasting God
Words & Music by Brenton Brown & Ken Riley, © 2005 Thankyou Music. Used With Permission. CCLI License #2900188

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on moving and living with intention to make us come alive with meaning, purpose, and joy. As the school year begins, we have a new beginning to step back and ask ourselves, “Who are we going to be this fall? What will be our priorities?” Choose today who you will serve.  

To Be Your Presence
Text: Delores Dufner Music: Charles V. Stanford. Text © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534.

Pastor Peter A. Pettit preaches John 6:51-59. The first of seven “I am” sayings and how God relates to the world and people through Jesus. “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” 

10,000 Reasons
Words and Music by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman © 2011 Atlas Music; Said and Done Music; Sixsteps Music; ThankYou Music. Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188

Pastor Peter W. Marty preaches on character and personality. You are not your reputation, your possessions, or your skill set but are in fact your character. Walking in God’s ways means what we do in the name of God in regards to our character.  

Words & Music by Neil Robins © 2009 Sojourn Community Church. Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188.

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on growth during the Season after Pentecost. We are a forest of faith that helps nurture us and grow into a deeper love of God and each other. Diversity is our greatest superpower to growth.

We All Are One in Mission 
Text: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955; Music: Finnish folk tune; arr. hymnal version. Text © 1986 Hope Publishing Company; Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534. 

Kindness 
Words and music: Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, and Jesse Reeves. © 2000 worshiptogether.com songs | sixsteps Music. Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188.

During the Season after Pentecost, Pastor Peter W. Marty preaches on hunger and the anxieties surrounding scarcity with a reading from 2 Kings 4:42-44. “Wherever there is plenty of God in your life, there is plenty of everything else. And wherever this is a shortage of God in your life, you can expect other things to be missing as well.”

River of Mercy
Words and Music by Paul Frantsen © 1998 Cross the Sky Music Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188

Sent Forth By God’s Blessing
Text: Omer Westendorf; Music: Welsh Folk Tune.Text © 1964 World Library Publications. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534.

During the Season after Pentecost, Pastor Katy Warren preaches on resetting your life through the words of Mark. At some point, everyone is in need of a reset in our lives, to discover God’s grace, love, and compassion. Music by Chris Nelson and an original piece by Bill Campbell with Open Spirit.  

Garden of My Soul
Music by Bill Campbell, Music by Bill & Michelle Campbell. © 1999 by William Campbell Music. Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188.

In Pastor Hayden’s final service, he talks about what makes an experience formative. Hayden speaks about his experiences over the last two years in the pastoral residency program at St. Paul. Hayden gives his farewell to the congregation. Music from Chris Nelson, Bill Campbell, and Open Spirit. 

ELW 769 If You But Trust in God to Guide You
Text: Georg Neumark; Music: Georg Neumark; Text © 1978, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534 

Blessed Be Your Name
Words & music by Matt Redman and Beth Redman © 2002 Thankyou Music. Used with permission. CCLI License #2900188