Do we really understand God's love? On this episode we are discussing how to know we are loved by God and what we are supposed to do to live our lives in response to this unmerited love as we continue to explore the letter of 1 John.

In this episode:

Understanding how God’s love is unique

Discussing the differences between justice, mercy and grace

Knowing (and truly believing) that God loves us

How we respond to being loved by God

Demonstrating real love through actions and truth

Resources mentioned:

When Helping Hurts (book): https://a.co/d/aOJVQGs

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Do you trust your instincts? How can we know that something is of God and not of… something else? On this episode we are exploring how we grow in righteousness and discernment as we continue to explore the letter of 1 John.

In this episode:

What it means to be righteous

Is it possible to live a life free from sin?

Using discernment to know what is of God, and what is not

Reminding ourselves that God is greater than… everything

Bonus fun fodder content: Pastor Bruce demonstrates a great life hack for preparing grapes (seriously!)

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Welcome to our Breakthrough Prayer bonus episode of the Unpastorized Podcast! We are launching a new breakthrough prayer initiative and talking all about how God is able to do abundantly more than we can ever ask or imagine.

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Resources mentioned:

The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson, purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1hMzXdl

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What are you rooted in? This is one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as believers. On this episode, we are looking at how to root ourselves in the truth and grow as followers of Jesus.

In this episode:

Staying rooted in God’s truth

Avoiding the things that separate us from God

Growing as a disciple

Links mentioned:

Bible Translations Chart: https://tinyurl.com/3u2h62tc

UMC Discipleship resource: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/the-shape-of-discipleship-1

Do you ever wonder what it really means to be a follower of Jesus, or how we are supposed to live this out? Today we are beginning a new series on the book of 1 John, which gives us a great summary of instructions for living as a Christian.

In this episode:

We learn the background of the letter of 1 John

The importance of fellowship with God and other believers

The difference between happiness and joy

Living out our lives as Christians

What we do about sin in our lives

Understanding Jesus as our Savior and advocate

Links mentioned:

Blog about the term “CHRINO” by Thom Rainer: https://churchanswers.com/blog/the-chrino-christian-in-name-only/

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Happy Easter, Unpastorized Podcast listeners and friends! Christ the Lord is risen, He is risen indeed! On this episode we are hearing the Easter story and celebrating our resurrected Savior while considering what it means to encounter Jesus and live as Easter people.

In this episode:

We read and discuss the Easter story

How we meet Jesus on the road of our journey

What it means to live as Easter people

Bonus fun fodder: 2 great Easter candy debates

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Do you need a do-over, or does your life need a reboot? On this episode we're talking about how God seeks to understand us and rescues us from ourselves once again by offering us a New Covenant through Jesus.

In this episode:

Rebooting the covenants through Jesus

God becomes one of us

Where and how we find our salvation

Understanding the New Covenant and the journey through Holy Week

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross by Susan Rob, purchase on Cokesbury: https://www.cokesbury.com/Remember?refq=remember

Other stuff:

Easter song list: https://www.today.com/life/holidays/easter-songs-rcna70346

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On this episode we are taking a journey from the major covenants to the prophet Jeremiah. We'll also explore the promise of a new covenant, and how we find that new promise through Jesus. 

In this episode:

How we got to the time of Jeremiah - a 400 year review

Understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of the new covenant

Remembering how God rescues and redeems us

Considering our own golden idols and how they separate us from God

Finding a right relationship with God

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross by Susan Rob, purchase on Cokesbury: https://www.cokesbury.com/Remember?refq=remember

Other stuff:

Bible Project video on Jeremiah: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=pXnV2xDE6cFJQQTP

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Do you ever feel alone and forgotten? Have you made mistakes or choices that make you feel like you're beyond God's reach? Today we are learning from God's covenant with David hear some ways that God remains faithful even when we are not.

In this episode:

A review of the 4 major covenants in the Old Testament- what they mean and what difference does it make for us?

Who is David in the Bible?

Wrestling with the tough questions that the covenant with David give to us

Why it’s important to remember to remember

Fun fodder: some St. Patrick’s Day facts

The importance of confronting sin in our lives

How and why God remains faithful even when we don’t

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross by Susan Rob, purchase on Cokesbury: https://www.cokesbury.com/Remember?refq=remember

Other stuff:

St. Patrick’s Bad Analogies (The Trinity): https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw?si=LiFIRexG5P00PYHh

Psalm of the Cross Music Video: https://youtu.be/by7UOUgeySg?si=-9cGIzW57c1ktafp

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Do you like to follow the rules? Or would you rather live by your own rules? On this episode we are continuing our Lenten series all about God’s covenants and exploring the covenant that God made with Moses and the people of Israel and (hopefully) learning from their mistakes.

In this episode:

A quick overview of the story from Abraham to Moses… how did we get here?

Understanding how God’s covenant with Moses and Israel, and what makes it a conditional covenant

Rules, rules, rules… what makes them important, and how they give us freedom

How do we live into this freedom as we follow Jesus to the cross?

Preparing for Easter through the season of Lent

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross by Susan Rob, purchase on Cokesbury: https://www.cokesbury.com/Remember?refq=remember

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