Prince Of Peace

(Natalia Terfa) The Mary’s show up at the tomb, ready to have a quiet moment of grief in a place of peace. Instead, they get an earthquake, an angel, and some pretty unbelievable news. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Song: Tired by Mindme Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke) Continuing with our tradition of settling in on Palm Sunday to listen to a live reading of the entire passion of Christ. Somehow, we always hear something new, something that transforms our current time and draws us in. Song: When It Hits You by Wanderer's Trove Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa) Ooooh. Yall. I have been WAITING to tell you a story about Mary. And today is that day. Scripture: John 11:1-45 Song: Mary by Particle House Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa) We can’t really fault the disciples for their question today, mostly because if we’re honest, all of us have wondered this same thing at one time or another. Jesus’ answer may surprise you - it sure surprised them! Scripture: John 9:1-41 Song: See Me Now by Mindme Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Paul Koopman)  Song: Adore Me by Maybe Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke, guest Rachel Henderson) Today we hear about a famous encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman out in the hinterlands beyond the borders of Israel. Even though this is one of the lengthiest encounters with Jesus along the way, we never even get the name of this woman. So this morning, let’s allow this nameless woman to speak for herself. Maybe she has something new to say to you. Scripture: John 4:5-42 Song: Let Me Hear You Say My Name by House of Say Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Katie Rykal)  Song: Adore Me by Maybe Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa) Today’s Gospel contains one of the most recognizable verses in the Bible. One might think there was nothing new to say about this one, but boy does this verse and the ones around it have a WORD for us on this day.  Scripture: John 3:1-17 Song: Dreaming of Lhotse by Ooyy Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa)  Song: Adore Me by Maybe Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke) From the garden of Eden to the baptism of Jesus, there has always been a struggle for power and control. As we step back into these ancient stories, you may see this power struggle in your own life. As usual, Jesus comes to show us another way and to give us something better. Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17 & Matthew 4:1-11 Song: Devil Disguised by Torii Wolf Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa) We like to have answers, to figure things out, to know what things mean - especially when it comes to our faith and stories in the Bible. But a story that has, as a primary feature, a cloud obscuring all the answers, well, there is something there to wonder about. Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Song: Breaths by AGST Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke) Conflict and disagreement have been challenges faced by church communities from the very beginning. On this day when much of the country is choosing sides, rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, we are reminded that reconciliation in the midst of significant disagreements and differences, is both the gift and the call of the church, no matter which team you may be rooting for! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Song: u love that by Soleil Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke) Church can break out during an arena rock concert or in an airport security line. It can be found around the makeshift altar of a living room coffee table or in a gothic cathedral. Church is a gift given before anything we do or say. Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20 Song: Present (Mantra) by King Sis Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa) “You are blessed when ______.” Jesus begins his preaching with a kind of preamble, a foretaste of what the rest of his ministry will be about and who it will be for. But it doesn’t quite meet the expectations of the gathered crowd - or us if we’re honest.  Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Song: Sunday Best by Surfaces Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa) “And made his home in Capernaum by the sea.”  Jesus made a home in Capernaum. We don’t often think about this one line in the story of the calling of the first disciples. After all, moving quickly to fishing for people is kind of the point of this story. But what does it mean that Jesus made Capernaum his home? Why does it matter? What can it teach us? Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23 Song: Satsuma Beach by Giant's Nest Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke) Jesus announced by angels is one thing. The heavens opening and holy doves descending at his baptism is another. But what about Jesus showing up in town when you’re trying to do some shopping? What about a Jesus who keeps showing up in your everyday life? Scripture: John 1:29-34 Song: Leaving Serengeti by Ooyy Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Brent Haglund) When we made promises to these students long ago, we were serious about seeing it through. Back then, they could not speak for themselves, yet they heard the promise of being "sealed with the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ, forever." Today, a piece of that promise has been honored. We hear their words as they respond to that promise, and we take the next step in faith together. Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Song: My Ringtone Is a Voice Memo of You Last Summer by Baegel Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Natalia Terfa) This story is not very merry or bright. We would most often prefer to skip right past it. But there are some things to learn from the Holy Family in this story - and how they are forced to become guests instead of hosts.  Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 Song: Los Domingos by Superintendent McCupcakes Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke) Christmas is more than a favorite fairy tale, more than magic. Beauty and truth will find us in the darkness of this holy night. Song: All is Well Cover by Lydia Brekke, Amy Courts, & Paul Koopman Support our podcast here Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

(Chad Brekke) I’m not sure if you have noticed, but there are a lot of snakes in the bible—a lot. My wife Lori does not approve! From the garden of Eden to Isaiah’s prophecy, to the thundering preaching of John the Baptist. Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of peace. Be warned, there are snakes, but there is also a reason for hope and a vision of peace. Breathe. Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12 Song: Winter Blossom by Cora Zea Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website