The Local Church

In this episode, Brent Levy, pastor of The Local Church, explores how our shortcomings, weaknesses, and areas of opportunity could lead us into a broader and deeper and fuller understanding of the heart of God.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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As we remember and celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week, you’ll scroll through uplifting quotations on your Facebook feed and see rousing, soul-stirring clips of King’s “I Have A Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. But it’s also important to return to the sobering and convicting words of the "Letter from Birmingham Jail" — written in response to an open letter from eight white clergymen in Alabama who called for restraint and patience among those who had gathered in non-violent protest. In this special episode, in a little more than ten minutes, the Rev. Dr. King reads from his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail.

May you hear it with fresh ears as we continue to work, by God's grace, for the day when justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream.

Dr. King's recording has been edited for time, but if you'd like to read or hear the full recording in its entirety (approximately 7,000 words / 50 minutes), you can find it here.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.

In this episode, Brent Levy, pastor of The Local Church, explores what Marie Kondo, host of the popular Tidying Up series on Netflix and author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, might teach us about our journeys of becoming who God is creating us to be.

Scripture: Luke 3:15-17

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too.

Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.

Happy New Year! In this episode, Brent Levy, pastor of The Local Church, describes how a toddler tantrum at Target and its aftermath can offer words to live by in the new year.

Philip Yancey wrote What’s So Amazing About Grace?. And here is where you can read more about the Wesley Covenant Prayer.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too.

Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.

In this special (slightly extended) Christmas episode, The Rev. Jennifer Moxley tells a true story — a story of surprise and hope and love in the midst of war. This is what happens when Christmas breaks in.

Jennifer is the brains behind The Clergy Collar Project.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too.

Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.

Even though this episode is releasing a bit late (don't judge us)... it's (still) the third week of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival,” and it’s a season in which we not only wait for the hope of Christmas and the coming of the Christ child but also a time in which we also look ahead to the new creation and wait with expectation for that day when all things are made new. Advent is a time in between. And we know that reality.

This episode was produced by the holly, jolly Wes Frady.

Thanks to Dana Trent for offering a Loving-Kindness meditation. Pre-order Dana's book, One Breath at a Time: A Skeptics Guide to Christian Meditation.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too.

Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.

It's the second week of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival,” and it’s a season in which we not only wait for the hope of Christmas and the coming of the Christ child but also a time in which we also look ahead to the new creation and wait with expectation for that day when all things are made new. Advent is a time in between. And we know that reality.

This episode was produced by Santa's favorite, Wes Frady.

Scripture referenced: Luke 3:1-16.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too.

Beer & Carols, benefitting CORA and the Take and Eat Food Pantry is this Monday, December 17 at House of Hops, and we hope to see you there!

Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.

It's the first week of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival,” and it’s a season in which we not only wait for the hope of Christmas and the coming of the Christ child, but a time in which we also look ahead to the new creation and wait with expectation for that day when all things are made new. Advent is a time in between. And we know that reality.

Wes Frady sacrificed sleep to produce this episode, and we're so grateful.

Scripture referenced: John 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. The Speakeasy is this Wednesday, December 5, and we hope to see you there! Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.

In partnership with House of Hops and The Root Cellar in Pittsboro, North Carolina,The Speakeasy is an event for unfiltered spiritual conversation. At The Speakeasy, we gather to listen to one another, share stories, lift up those who are doing good work in our corner of the world, and cultivate community. As our guests share about their journeys of life and faith, we hope you’ll find intersections and parallels in your own life and for your own journey. And perhaps you’ll start to see God in places you didn’t before.

This is the live audio from our first Speakeasy event held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 and featured LaShauna Austria and Michelle Osborne from RAFI and The Chatham Social Justice Exchange.

Intro and outro music: "Turning on the Lights" by Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to Wes Frady, the 🐐, for producing this podcast.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Local Tables are where the magic happens. Find yours here. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help keep conversations like these flowing? Give online here.

It's Thanksgiving week — a time to gather and give thanks with those we love. Whether you're traveling or staying put, this season can kick up some stuff. Every family is different, and that's completely normal. Even better news: Jesus redefines family.

This episode was produced by the LeBron James of podcasting production, Wes Frady.

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Local Tables are where the magic happens. Find yours here. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

Want to invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts? Give online here.