Best Alderwood Community Church Podcasts (2024)

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How to be a good neighbor: An Interview with Rick and Lisa Kellum 39:52

6h ago39:52

39:52

In today's culture, being a good neighbor is hard work. Being a Christian neighbor has even more pressure added to the mix. Join Steve as he interviews Rick and Lisa Kellum about how they have embraced allowing Jesus to guide how they neighbor. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tens…

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Saving Eutychus - How to Preach: An Interview with Phil Campbell 41:58

17d ago41:58

41:58

Have you ever wondered, how well do teachers preach? Phil Campbell, an author and preacher, from Melbourne, Australia is on the podcast! They are going to answer, "What is good preaching?" Even if you are not a preacher or teacher, this episode is for you. Wyatt and Phil make this conversation accessible for those in various walks of life. Whether …

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How To Stay Married: An Interview with Harrison Scott Key 38:42

6d ago38:42

38:42

Join professor, author, and follower of Jesus, Harrison Scott Key with Pastor Wyatt. Harrison's book, How to Stay Married, is one of Pastor Wyatts favorites and he wanted to invite Harrison to join us for a conversation. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the worl…

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Why are we scared of evangelism? 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

Steve and Wyatt are back this week! On today's episode we tackle a very difficult topic: Evangelism. What makes this so hard? Let's talk about it Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus i…

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Following Jesus to The Hard Places 42:14

2M ago42:14

42:14

At Alderwood, we follow Jesus together through our three values of connect, grow, and go. On this weeks episode, Steve had a conversation about "Following Jesus to the Hard Places", with a couple of our Alderwood missionaries! Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in th…

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Education and Children: A Homeschool School Perspective - An interview with Tiffany Lavoie 35:20

3M ago35:20

35:20

Join us for week three as we tackle the topic of education and our kids! Tiffany Lavoie is the Director of Educational Support Services outside of Spokane, Washington. She homeschooled each of her 8 kids at different points in their lives. Join us as we listen to her discuss the benefits to the choice of homeschooling and more! Native Exiles, a pod…

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Education and Children: A Public School Perspective - An interview with Paul and Janelle Norancic 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

Join us for week two as we tackle the topic of education and our kids! We are excited to bring Paul and Janelle Narancic who have been at Alderwood for over a decade. Their kids are heavily involved in our student ministry and we are lucky to hear from them today. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about followi…

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Education and Children - A Private School Perspective - An Interview with Jordan Gage 35:41

4M ago35:41

35:41

Education and our Kids can be a hard conversation to tackle. Where do we send them, how do we prepare them for their future, and more. We have Jordan Gage, Head of Kings Schools with us today to start the conversation. Over the next 3 weeks, we will talk about public, private, vs. homeschool. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church…

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How to Raise Our Kids to Follow Jesus - An interview with Meg Glesener 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

The parenting series continues! Join us this week as we talk to our friend Meg Glesener, a mom to eight amazing kids and already 5 grandkids! Raising Kids isn't easy and we can learn so much from Meg as she shares about her walk with Jesus as a mom. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the…

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How to Disciple Your Kids Well 44:01

5M ago44:01

44:01

How do we disciple our kids? Join Wyatt and Steve as they tackle the sensitive topic of, "How to Disciple Your Kids Well". Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemi…

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Raising Kids in this World 40:19

5M ago40:19

40:19

We are diving into a new topic: Parenting! In an age where kids are growing up so fast, they have access to the digital world, and more, we want to have the hard conversations about parenting with you. This week, join Wyatt and Steve as they tackle a hard topic, authority and discipline. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, whe…

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Spiritual Formation, Grief, and Parenting with Megan Fate Marshman 37:18

6M ago37:18

37:18

What a treat this week to interview Megan Fate Marshman. Wyatt and Megan tackle a number of topics together. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemingly walking t…

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Parenting in the Age of Technology 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

How can we parent well during this digital age? This week, we dive into a new subject around technology. Parenting. Join Wyatt and Steve this week as they tackle this difficult conversation. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to he…

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Best Practices with Technology 44:29

7M ago44:29

44:29

How do we put habits and practices in place to help us navigate the realities of the digital world? This can be so difficult and convicting, but we want to talk about it! Join us as we dive into this conversation about boundaries and guardrails with technology. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following …

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Information and Spiritual Formation 37:02

7M ago37:02

37:02

How is it that #fakenews is all over? As followers of Jesus, how do we enter into the information age with truth and grace? Join Wyatt and Steve as they tackle information overload and how to embrace our day. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of…

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Technology in Exile: Discipleship and Entertainment 41:46

8M ago41:46

41:46

Join us for another week as Wyatt and Steve tackle the idea of discipleship and entertainment. How does Jesus want us to navigate the technology and change in our world today? Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think th…

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Technology in Exile: How do we make sense of it all? 38:42

8M ago38:42

38:42

On this episode, Wyatt and Steve take a dive deep into the intersection of digital technology and Christian faith in today's rapidly evolving world. Join us on this journey as we explore the challenges and opportunities that the digital age presents to Christians. We'll discuss topics such as online ethics, social media, digital distractions, and m…

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What does it mean to be Native Exiles? 37:16

9M ago37:16

37:16

When we choose not to be faithful, engage in gossip and slander, and distance ourselves from God, we are essentially exiling ourselves. Scripture is packed with the idea that we are exiles, living in a Kingdom not meant for us. Instead, there is a heavenly kingdom where our citizenship is sealed, and where we will ultimately be with Jesus. So, what…

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AI, Technology, and the Soul (Part 2) 46:07

12M ago46:07

46:07

The last episode of the 2022-2023 season is here! Thank you to all of our listeners, for joining us for episodes and giving us much needed feedback and thoughts. Join Pastor Wyatt and Pastor Steve as they hit part 2 of Ai, Technology, and the Soul. Wyatt mentions the movie, "The Social Dilemma", as he examines technology and the digital age today. …

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AI, Technology, and the Soul (Part 1) 53:14

1y ago53:14

53:14

On this episode, Pastor Wyatt joins Jason Carter, to discuss AI in depth. Join them as they explore the profound impact of AI on our lives, addressing burning questions like, "Can AI replace human relationships?" and so much more. Join the conversation and embark on this captivating exploration into the fascinating world of AI. Native Exiles, a pod…

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Does Jesus have a PR problem? 35:59

1y ago35:59

35:59

Join Pastor Wyatt and Pastor Steve as they talk about the perception of Jesus in our culture today. Ultimately, they want to answer the question, "Does Jesus have a PR problem?" Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think …

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Going to the Hard Places 34:00

1y ago34:00

34:00

Join us for a unique episode with Pastor Steve and John Cross, an ACC missionary serving in South Sudan. Pastor Steve traveled to Kenya in April and was able to sit down with John Cross. They take some time to discuss the importance and difficulty of reaching, unreached places. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk…

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How We Love with Milan and Kay Yerkovich 43:08

1y ago43:08

43:08

Everyone grows up learning how to love from those around us. Join Pastor Steve as he welcomes guests Milan and Kay Yerkovich on the podcast. They take a deep dive into attachment theory and how we can learn to love like Jesus does. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being …

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What is the Gospel? 35:01

1y ago35:01

35:01

What would you say if someone asked you, "What is the Gospel?" It can be hard to come up with an answer that is concise and clear. Join Wyatt and Steve as they answer this question together. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to he…

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Tough Texts Part 2: The Stories No One Told You in Sunday School 48:57

1y ago48:57

48:57

Do you ever read your bible and just think to yourself, "What in the world is going on here?" You are not alone! Join Pastor Wyatt and Pastor Steve as they tackle Part 2. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through…

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Tough Texts Part 1: The Stories No One Told You in Sunday School 34:07

1y ago34:07

34:07

Do you ever read your bible and just think to yourself, "What in the world is going on here?" You are not alone! Join Pastor Wyatt and Pastor Steve as they lead us into a 2 part series about embracing the Tough Texts in the Bible. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being i…

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Living Creatively as Followers of Jesus 42:37

1+ y ago42:37

42:37

Our very own Tim Wilson joins us this week on the podcast with Pastor Steve. Join them as they take a dive into the topic of artistry in the church. What is it? How do we see art and Jesus collide? // Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We …

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Interpreting Wisdom Literature: A Discussion about Psalms 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

35:21

As we continue through the Bible, Wyatt and Steve spend time discussing how to understand the wisdom literature such as Psalms and Proverbs. They talk about psalms of lament, of praise, and of imprecatory psalms (which hardly anyone understands, so give this a listen!) Passages referenced in this episode: Psalm 88 Psalm 137 Psalm 3 Psalm 119 Psalm …

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Jonah: Fiction or Historical? 44:45

1+ y ago44:45

44:45

We've all heard the story about Jonah and the whale. But have we all explored the idea that the story of Jonah may have been a literary story to teach us an important lesson? Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks talk about what it means to read the Bible literarily versus literally. Regardless of where you land on this debate, the book of Jonah is…

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Shame, Sexual Brokenness, and Trauma with Dr. Dan Allender 57:33

1+ y ago57:33

57:33

What a treat it was to have Dr. Dan Allender from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology join us for this episode! He talks about shame and sexual brokenness, and how trauma affects our marriages/relationships. Dr. Dan Allender is a pioneer of a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For over 30 years, the Allender Theory …

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Bob and Dani Collins' Marriage Story 1:04:13

1+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

In this very special episode, we sat down with Bob and Dani Collins, the parents of Jon Collins from the Bible Project, to talk about their extremely vulnerable story. Bob and Dani were married for 35 years before a crisis broke up their marriage. By the grace of God and through the power of forgiveness and reconciliation, the two were able to repa…

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Health of Church Leaders 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

36:04

Tim Gaydos, former ACC pastor and Mars Hill Campus pastor, joins us on this week's episode about the health of church leaders. Pastor Wyatt and Tim talk about the reasons behind why it seems like there have been so many scandals revolving around church leaders recently. Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about f…

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Do I need to read the Old Testament? 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

50:14

Our church is going through the Bible in a year together, and we're finishing up the first 5 books of the Old Testament (the Torah). As we're reading through the many laws that are given in the Torah, it can be tempting to question whether or not these books are worth reading anymore since the New Testament teaches that we are no longer bound to th…

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Disagreements in the Church ft. Gerry Breshears 50:13

1+ y ago50:13

50:13

Dr. Gerry Breshears from Western Seminary came to our church a few weeks ago to talk about Genesis. This episode highlights his conversation with our Lead Pastor Wyatt Martin regarding handling disagreements in the church. He gives us a model to decipher which topics are worth debating, dividing over, or dying for. To learn more about Dr. Gerry Bre…

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Before the Garden ft. Gerry Breshears 53:26

1+ y ago53:26

53:26

Dr. Gerry Breshears from Western Seminary came to our church a few weeks ago to talk about Genesis. The beginning portion of this episode jumps straight into Dr. Breshears teaching what he believes happened before Genesis 1. Following the teaching, there is a live Q&A with the audience. To learn more about Dr. Gerry Breshears, visit https://breshea…

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Work: A Necessary Evil or a Gift from God? 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

When you think of your job, what are the first few words that come to mind? Often times, we view working as a necessary evil in our society. It's something we all have to do, and we all hate it. But what if that's not how God intended for us to view work? Before sin entered the world, Adam and Eve were put to work in the garden. Jeff Kaas, from Kaa…

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The Brain Science Behind Building Good Habits 39:19

1+ y ago39:19

39:19

Forming good habits is hard, and apparently there's more to it than just willpower. Dr. Jeffrey Iliff joins us for this episode to explain the brain science behind building habits. He gives tips on ways to improve your chances of building a good habit. Dr. Iliff is the Associate Director for Research at the VISN 20 Northwest Mental Illness Research…

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PRAYER Ep. 5 When Prayers Feel Unanswered 21:58

2y ago21:58

21:58

We are wrapping up this prayer series with a conversation on what to do when prayers feel unanswered. What do you do when the rug feels like it is pulled out from under you? How do you talk to God then? This series is a partnership with Crista Media and their new podcast, Purposely Equipped. Purposely Equipped is a podcast that is part of Purposely…

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PRAYER Ep. 3 How Should I Pray? 23:20

2y ago23:20

23:20

This is the third episode of our five-part series on prayer. Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks answer the question, "How should I pray?". This series is a partnership with Crista Media and their new podcast, Purposely Equipped. Purposely Equipped is a podcast that is part of Purposely, a podcast network focused on helping you find and live in G…

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PRAYER Ep. 4 Praying When It's Hard 22:26

2y ago22:26

22:26

This is the fourth episode of our five-part series on prayer. In this episode, Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks talk about praying when it's hard. This series is a partnership with Crista Media and their new podcast, Purposely Equipped. Purposely Equipped is a podcast that is part of Purposely, a podcast network focused on helping you find and…

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PRAYER Ep. 2 Why Do We Pray? 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

Welcome back to our five-part series on prayer. In this episode, Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks answer the question "Why Do We Pray?". Passages referenced in this episosde: Psalm 37:4 This series is a partnership with Crista Media and their new podcast, Purposely Equipped. Purposely Equipped is a podcast that is part of Purposely, a podcast …

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PRAYER Ep. 1 What is Prayer? 22:42

2y ago22:42

22:42

Welcome to the first episode of a five-part series we're doing on prayer. In this episode, Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks answer the question "What is prayer?". They walk through the Lord's Prayer from Matthew, and look at it as a model of prayer. Passages referenced in this episode: Matthew 6:9-13 This series is a partnership with Crista Me…

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Divorce: What Does the Bible Say? 30:18

2y ago30:18

30:18

We know we said we were taking a break for the summer, but we had to come back just for this one special bonus episode! In this bonus episode, Pastors Wyatt and Steve talk about divorce. What does the Bible actually say about divorce? How do we reconcile two seemingly contradicting passages? There is an underlying principle to the Bible's instructi…

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LGBTQ+ Q&A Continued... 32:39

2y ago32:39

32:39

In this season finale, Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks answer more questions from the event with Preston Sprinkle a few weeks ago. Biblical references from this week's episode: Romans 9 Galatians 5:19-21 As a church, we are just getting started with engaging in this very controversial and sensitive conversation. We encourage each person to co…

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LGBTQ+ Q&A with Preston Sprinkle 51:25

2y ago51:25

51:25

Listen in on our first ever live podcast episode, with our first special guest of the season! Preston Sprinkle came to Alderwood Community Church this past weekend, and gave a seminar on the transgender conversation. Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks were able to sit down with him and host a Q&A with questions from the audience. The three talk …

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Entering the LGBTQ+ Conversation 41:33

2y ago41:33

41:33

As Alderwood Community Church is about to launch a new series called "Jesus, Sex, and Gender", Pastors Wyatt Martin and Steve Brooks sit down to talk about why it's important for the church to talk about this controversial topic. They address any fears and concerns that the congregation may have leading into this series, and they also explain the t…

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Talking About Sex in Church 38:13

2y ago38:13

38:13

In preparation for Preston Sprinkle to come to Alderwood Community Church in May 2022, Pastors Wyatt and Steve discuss how the church has historically talked about sex and purity. Disclaimer, this episode does contain more sensitive and mature content than our regular episodes. Passages referenced in this episode: 1 Corinthians 6:13 Native Exiles, …

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Embracing Exile 39:09

2y ago39:09

39:09

As the church wraps up our series in Daniel, Pastors Wyatt and Steve take some time to reflect on the big idea about Daniel—living as exiles. How does seeing ourselves as exiles change the way we live? Passages referenced in this episode: Philippians 1:27-28 Daniel 1 Article referenced in this episode: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/th…

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Am I Responsible For My Brother's Sins? 41:44

2y ago41:44

41:44

The hot topic of today's episode is corporate responsibility. In the modern western world, it may be assumed that each person is only responsible for their own actions and their own sins. But is that what the Bible says? Take a listen as Pastors Wyatt and Steve talk about this nuanced topic. Passages referenced in this episode: Daniel 9:4-6 Deutero…

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Prophecies About The Future 35:26

2y ago35:26

35:26

The Bible is full of prophecies, many about the future. What do we do with these prophecies? Pastors Wyatt and Steve talk about what God tells us about the future, but more importantly WHY God tell us anything about the future. Some key passages referenced in this episode are: Daniel 8:27 Matthew 24:36 Acts 1:6-7 Revelation 22:20 1 Thessalonians 4 …

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