Are you willing to answer God’s call without having all of the answers? How patient are you to wait on God’s timing? On this episode we are continuing our Lenten series all about God’s covenants and exploring the covenant that God made with Abraham.

In this episode:

What does a covenant of blessing look like?

Understanding how God’s covenant with Abraham carries through to us

Exploring what it means to follow a call without all the answers

Can we mess up God’s plan or timing?

How we live out this idea of faithfulness in our lives

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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What does it mean for God to remember us? On this episode we are beginning a new series all about God's covenants as we begin the Lenten season and our journey together toward the Cross. We’re also taking a new look at the familiar story of Noah and the Ark.

In this episode:

Learning what makes God’s covenants different

Understanding why covenants are important

Why is it important to remember God’s saving acts?

How Old Testament covenants point us to Jesus

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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Have you ever thought about the possibility that someone was praying for you even before you were alive? What are your greatest prayers for the generations to come? On this episode we are discussing what it means to pray the kind of prayer that goes beyond us, as we explore praying and thinking long.

In this episode:

What does it mean to “pray long”?

Looking at the example that Jesus gave us to pray long

What and whose prayers might you be living out today?

What long prayers are you praying?

Praying long is your legacy

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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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Do you ever feel like giving up when the going gets tough? What about giving up on a prayer when there doesn't seem to be an answer from God? On today's podcast we're talking about the challenge and call of praying through.

In this episode:

What does it mean to “pray through”?

The persistence quotient and how it applies to our prayer life

How to find purpose in the waiting

Claiming the promises of God

Ask yourself - what is it that you need to pick back up in prayer?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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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Is there any limit to God's power? Would you dream differently if you knew the answer to that question? In this episode we are discussing dreaming big and the power of breakthrough prayer, and considering what steps we might need to take to live into the promises of God.

In this episode:

Exploring the limits of God’s power

Dreaming God-sized dreams and considering our next steps in faith

Learning to stand on the promises of God

Having the confidence to pray boldly and act accordingly

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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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Are you stuck? Looking for a breakthrough? Do you wonder if the prayers you pray even make a difference? In this episode we are exploring Breakthrough Prayer and learning more about how to unlock the power of prayer as we pray bold, God-honoring prayers.

In this episode:

What is breakthrough prayer?

Overcoming obstacles we face when praying for breakthrough

How we can be aligned with God’s will

Circling God’s promises and praying over our biggest struggles and fears

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Flood Gates: Holy Momentum for a Fearless Church by Sue Nilson Kibbey, purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/48sVDJk

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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Episode 6: Praying a dangerous prayer for the new year

We’re kicking off the New Year with a new series all about the power of bold, God-honoring prayer. In today’s episode we are exploring the Wesleyan Covenant Prayer and talking about what it means to pray risky prayers knowing that we can trust God to do abundantly more than we can ask or imagine.

In this episode:

What is the Wesleyan Covenant Prayer and what is the history of it?

How can we confide in God? Why is this important?

Why do we refer to this as a “dangerous” prayer?

What is a Covenant? How are God’s covenants different than human ones?

What happens after we pray this prayer?

How can we connect to God daily through the means of grace.

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The Unpastorized Podcast is a podcast that takes a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Does church confuse you? Do you have questions about God or the Bible that you're afraid to ask? Pastor Bruce and friends will answer questions and break down the confusing parts of our faith as we grow together as followers of Jesus. Expect some laughs, spiritual insight, awesome guests, and a healthy dose of sarcasm as we spend time together. Want to learn more? Check us out at jeromechurch.org.

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Unpastorized Podcast and part four of our Advent series! In this podcast, we are taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Be sure to check out Episodes 2, 3 and 4 to learn about an altogether peace, an altogether hope, and an altogether love, parts one, two and three of this Advent series.

In this episode:

What is an altogether joy, and how do we define joy?

Discussing the book, “Almost Christmas” by Magrey deVega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson, Matt Rawle - buy it here: https://a.co/d/19oLQxA

How can we find joy in the midst of life’s hard times?

For fun… Reindeer Games

Why is joy a gift that we can only receive?

Joy is the steadfast assurance that God is with us

How is our joy tied to our salvation?

Big thanks to special guest co-host, Tara Moore!

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Unpastorized Podcast and part three of our Advent series! In this podcast, we are taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Be sure to check out Episodes 2 and 3 to learn about an altogether peace and an altogether hope, parts one and two of this Advent series.

In this episode:

An almost vs. an altogether love - how are we fully known and fully loved?

Discussing the book, “Almost Christmas” by Magrey deVega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson, Matt Rawle - buy it here: https://a.co/d/19oLQxA

Bible study: Luke 1:26-45

For fun… favorite Christmas TV specials

What do we mean by irrational love? How does this describe God’s love for us?

What makes irrational love uniquely Christian?

Looking at the different words for love in the original Greek text

How are we called to love others as Jesus taught us to?

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Welcome to the second episode of the Unpastorized Podcast! In this podcast, we are taking a look at our faith, the church, and theology in a real way for regular people. Be sure to check out Episode 1 to get to know your co-hosts, Pastor Bruce and Sara, who will be with you each episode along the way.

In this episode:

Introducing the concept of almost vs. altogether

Taking a look at John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement

Discussing the book, “Almost Christmas” by Magrey deVega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson, Matt Rawle - buy it here: https://a.co/d/19oLQxA

Bible study: John 14:27, 16:33 & 20:19-23, Ephesians 4:3-6, 25-32

Learn about Bible translations here: https://www.zondervan.com/bibles/translations/

How do you get ready for Christmas?

Have you ever asked the question, “is that all?” after Christmas?

What’s an altogether peace?

Churchy word of the day: Chrismon - learn more here: https://youtu.be/-oXuLwNoBdA

Exploring Jesus’ understanding of peace

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