Artisan Church Podcast

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”

The Gospels tell us that Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness to pray as he cultivated his own consciousness of God in the midst of his activities. Christian sages and mystics from the past and in the present day have emphasized the link between contemplation and meditation and continuing Jesus’ acts of healing and peacemaking. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin

What is the difference between “us” and “we”? Well, the answer can be found in English grammar. (Sorry!) Church is not just something we are; it is also something we are called to do. And in order to be effective and successful in pursuing this calling, we need everyone to join in. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Church: Why Bother?”

The message of scripture and the consistent witness of the church are clear: the body of Christ is stronger and more reflective of the image of God when more people (and more types of people!) are part of the mix. We need “you” in order to be the best version of “us.” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Church: Why Bother?”

Being part of a spiritual community is good for you. Coming together for worship, fellowship, and sacred ritual is restorative to your soul in a way that nothing else is. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Church: Why Bother?”

Diana shares a story of what's saving their faith. Speaker: Diana Tedone Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

Five inspiring stories from members of the Artisan community. Speaker: The people of Artisan Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”

For those who find the "verse by verse" approach unsatisfying or unconvincing, it may be helpful to think instead about the broad principles expressed and implied in scripture. Identifying the moral logic found in the Bible and seeking to apply it consistently to all social issues of our day is a valid method of applying biblical truth. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”

The most obvious (if not the most helpful) approach to this topic is to examine the relatively few verses in the Bible that directly address LGBTQ+ matters. Although these verses have traditionally been used to exclude queer folks, it is reasonable to reach a different interpretation after a more careful reading of the text.Recommended article: "Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ Inclusion" by The Reformation Project Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”

Ally shares a story of what's saving their faith. Speaker: Ally Turner Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

The story of Jesus and Peter walking on water includes the oft-quoted phrase "You of little faith!" But it is evident from the story that even "little" faith is enough to experience a miracle. What if we celebrated our small moments of faith, rather than feeling belittled and insufficient? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

The miracle of the loaves and fishes is one of the most well-known stories in the entire Bible. But there are details all around the main event of the story that we may not have considered. We take a look at some of those details, wondering about what God might have for us along the margins. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

Speaker: Rebeka Fergusson-Lutz Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

Corrye shares a story of what's saving his faith. Speaker: Corrye Van Caeseele-Cook Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

In a much-quoted passage in the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul berates himself for doing things he does not want to do. Yet in a much-quoted teaching in the book of Matthew, Jesus says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. How are we to make sense of these competing narratives within Christianity? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

Got questions about God, the Bible, theology, or life at Artisan? Bring them, ask them, and we’ll talk! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

When Jesus sent out his disciples, he told them they were some of the few who could speak truth to power among the religious establishment. But he warned them that their message would not be received kindly by all. And then he gave them the ultimate superpower: to walk away in peace from those who would not listen. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”