Best Unscripted Scripture Podcasts (2024)

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Active Rest: When Knowing the Truth Isn't Enough 25:14

8M ago25:14

25:14

Welcome back to the final episode of Returning to Joy Season 4! The past several weeks have been so rich with reflections and new insights around the rest that Jesus offers, and the ways it can both heal us and empower us. In this final episode, we'll consider that simply knowing what Jesus says about rest is often not enough to keep us from being …

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The Type of Faith that Rest Requires 20:48

8M ago20:48

20:48

Thanks for listening to the Returning to Joy podcast. This week's episode is an invitation to have faith again, and not just a belief in Jesus but also in his authority and his power. True rest requires a faith like the Centurion in Luke 7. One that chips away at our belief that we must always try harder and do more to accomplish anything, and one …

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Pushing Back the Darkness and Letting the Light In 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

Welcome to this episode of Returning to Joy. This week is both an encouragement and a challenge to not only let in the light of Jesus in your life but to also bring forth that light to the darkest places. It is not only about the decision to receive the light but also a participation that God invites us into, to bring that light into the darkness o…

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Finding Light in Disorientation: A Journey through Psalms 13 16:18

9M ago16:18

16:18

Drawing from the work of Old Testament theologian Walter Brueggemann, Gabrielle discusses the concept of orientation, disorientation, and new orientation as seen in the Psalms and in Jesus's life. These movements symbolize the human experience of comfort, crisis, and resolution. Brueggemann’s perspective emphasizes the realness and authenticity of …

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Entering in to Rest: The Active Pursuit and the Rest We Share (Part 2) 29:53

10M ago29:53

29:53

Thanks for tuning into this week's podcast! This episode we are continuing in our series, Sabbath Stories: Embracing Rest in a Restless World. Each episode we will unpack the sacred call to rest and renewal, as well as a practical practice to help you integrate rest rhythms into your life. This episode we'll continue to look deeper at the pilgrimag…

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Rest is Found: Entering in to the Freedom We Find for Ourselves and Others (Part 1) 47:44

10M ago47:44

47:44

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Returning to Joy Podcast! This week we continue in our new series, Sabbath Stories: Embracing Rest in a Restless World. Each episode we will unpack the sacred call to rest and renewal, as well as a practical practice to help you integrate rest rhythms into your life. This episode we'll dive into the kind of rest that…

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Beyond Burnout: Rediscovering God's Blueprint for Rest and Renewal 34:00

11M ago34:00

34:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Returning to Joy Podcast! This week we continue with our new series, Sabbath Stories: Embracing Rest in a Restless World. Each episode we will unpack the sacred call to rest and renewal, as well as a practical practice to help you integrate rest rhythms into your life. This episode's key concept: Rest is Resistance. New e…

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Resting in Our Identity as Children of God with Rosalind Hervey 35:52

11M ago35:52

35:52

Welcome to Season 4 of the Returning to Joy Podcast! This week we are kicking off a new series, Sabbath Stories: Embracing Rest in a Restless World. Each episode will unpack the sacred call to rest and renewal, as well as a practical practice to help you integrate these rest rhythms into your life. This episode we sit down with Rosalind Hervey - a …

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Reimagining Church - Part 2: A Conversation with Taylor Rogers, Executive Director of Wildfire Network 25:38

1y ago25:38

25:38

Thank you for tuning in to Part 2 of our conversation with Taylor Rogers, Executive Director of Wildfire Network. Wildfire Network is a community that exists to help the dreams of Jesus come true— in and through His people. In this episode, we'll continue our conversation about reimagining the church as we know it. We'll begin to dive into not only…

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Reimagining Church - Part 1: A Conversation with Taylor Rogers, Executive Director of Wildfire Network 35:08

1y ago35:08

35:08

In our world today, "church" has become synonymous with a building, an institution, or a religious gathering. However, as we delve into the origins of the word "Ekklesia", that has often been translated to the word "church", we uncover a much more profound and transformative concept. Taylor Rogers is the executive director of Wildfire Network, a co…

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Resting on God’s Firm Foundation in Trials, Transitions, and Transformation with Denise Leonard 24:42

1y ago24:42

24:42

Thanks for joining us for this special episode of Returning to Joy. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Gabrielle’s mother, Denise Leonard. In a season that has felt tumultuous and challenging for Gabrielle and her family, Denise has shared a word from the Lord that we want to share with the listeners today. When God is preparing us for a new thin…

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This is Why Hustle Culture is Toxic. 11:15

1y ago11:15

11:15

Sam and Hannah join Mandy to talk about what hustle culture is and why it is ultimately toxic. Join them as they dive in scripture to see what the benefits of rest are and how to avoid hustling 'til you drop.By Life 90.5

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Meeting People Where They Are - A Conversation with Mashaun Hirschler, Mission Leader of T.H.U.G.G.I.N for Christ 36:04

1y ago36:04

36:04

Thanks for tuning into this week’s podcast. In this episode, we’ll hear from Mashaun Hirschler, Mission Leader of T.H.U.G.G.I.N for Christ - a ministry that is aimed at serving those who are stuck on the streets. While mindful of the complicated psychological and sociological factors that contribute to addiction and homelessness, they seek to addre…

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Episode 16 - I need friends 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

31:45

Have you ever had someone you haven't spoken to in YEARS randomly reach out to you? Wild, right? I think so too. That happened to me this week... several times. So I'm talking about it haha. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend and consider rating it or leaving a review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnot…

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Episode 15 - Do not give up 30:28

1+ y ago30:28

30:28

This is a message of hope through challenging times. I feel burnt out and overwhelmed and I am feeling through those feelings with you. Also, I reference a talk by Elder Carl B. Cook that he gave in April 2023's General Conference. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend and consider rating it or leaving a review. If you'd like to g…

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Pursuing God's Justice With Compassion and Dependency on Jesus with Guest John Garland (Part 2) 34:34

1+ y ago34:34

34:34

This episode is a continued conversation with John Garland, pastor of the San Antonio Mennonite Church and Chaplain of the Interfaith Welcome Coalition. As you heard in the previous episode, much of his work and mission is dedicated to displaced and marginalized families in his area. As a result, he often has to confront questions that we would do …

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Learn Why Lukewarm Christianity is on the Rise 8:12

1+ y ago8:12

8:12

What is Lukewarm Christianity and how can we as Christians prevent it from happening in our personal lives and church? Join Craig, Mandy, and Jeff as they dive into the topic of Lukewarm Christianity. What do you think about this topic? Let us know!By Life 90.5

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Decentering Yourself, Compassion Fatigue, & Bearing Witness with Special Guest John Garland (Part 1) 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

42:15

John Garland is the pastor of the San Antonio Mennonite Church and Chaplain of the Interfaith Welcome Coalition. John pastors from the discipline of “no action without prayer, no prayer without action.” His applied theology interprets Christianity as a trauma-transforming faith movement, he reads Scripture as divinely inspired through and for traum…

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Episode 14 - I injured my back 14:33

1+ y ago14:33

14:33

I talk about how I injured my lower back over the past week. I also talk about how it feels when you are trying hard at something but it's not working out and the hopeless feeling that comes with it. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend and consider rating it or leaving a review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hell…

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How We Describe God And Why It Matters 17:35

1+ y ago17:35

17:35

Often in our culture and especially in the Western church, we tend to describe God in abstract terms and with intangible qualities, and can even find ourselves desiring information about God rather than a testimony about our relationship with Him. But the Lord is real and moving around us in ways we can know with our senses. He is speaking and reve…

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Episode 13 - A kind of vlog but audio only 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

I give an update on my fitness and health goals. I talk a bit about not wanting to see my ministering sisters and also how I learnt that my prayer was answered in a very inconspicuous way. Sounds oddly similar to those YouTubers' "week in a life" vlogs but I'm disappointing you with audio only. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If y…

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Episode 12 - Self Care 15:49

1+ y ago15:49

15:49

This is a quick episode where I talk about self-care being more than just pampering activities and giving a quick update on some of the self-care things I've been doing. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).…

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When "Focusing on Jesus" Causes Us to Miss Him Completely 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

Welcome to Season 3, friends! Thanks for tuning in. Our gaze should always be toward Jesus, but we must ask ourselves what version of Jesus are we trying to focus on? Are we worshipping the fullness of who He is, or are we trying to push attention towards a comfortable version of Him while ignoring the very brokenness He was sent to restore in the …

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Should We Correct People Who Misuse Scripture? 8:44

1+ y ago8:44

8:44

We all know a time where someone has misused scripture. It might be tricky to approach this person about the situation. However, Craig, Jeff, and Mandy have some tips for gently correcting those people you know that may interpret scripture incorrectly. What do you think about this topic? Has this ever happened to you? Let us know!…

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Paper Bible vs. Bible App 10:05

1+ y ago10:05

10:05

Craig, Mandy, and Jeff dive into the heavily-debated topic: the "old-fashioned" paper Bible versus the Bible App. Is reading a paper Bible a lost art?By Life 90.5

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Episode 11 - I'm lazy but I don't want to be 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

24:08

I have a love-hate relationship with laziness. It's so effortless but then I end up with nothing and becoming nothing. So how do I fix that? I talk about how to make progress in life. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).…

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Episode 10 - Trying not to suck in the new year 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

24:11

In this episode, I talk about the challenges of being a good person while still preserving your peace of mind. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 9 - Ho Ho Jingle Christmas and stuff 22:58

1+ y ago22:58

22:58

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of my favs, but I promise I will try to spread some cheer in this episode. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 8 - Do I still have a testimony? 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

I heard a very powerful testimony today from a former Church member. I shared some thoughts on it and also talked about some of my own dark times being away from Church. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).…

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Episode 7: What is life? 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

37:06

A bit all over the place but hope I summarize the point in the end. Life is about experiences. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 6 - It's time for the sex talk 13:38

1+ y ago13:38

13:38

The cold hard truth about sex. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 5 - Is Quiet Quitting a thing? 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

23:40

Hate your job? Welcome to the club! This is what I have to say about this "new phenomenon" called "Quiet Quitting". If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 4 - Visit to Aunt M 19:21

1+ y ago19:21

19:21

It's Aunt M! After all these years, we got to see her and it was joyous. I talk about her and my mom, and also about this week's challenges. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 3 - Let's talk business 29:32

2y ago29:32

29:32

Listen to me ramble on about business vision. I have a point I promise. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 2 - Oh, hello Sandy! 35:36

2y ago35:36

35:36

Listen as I share my anxiety-filled, melodramatic experience of prepping for a trip out of town. If you like this podcast, please rate and review. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind).By Sabrina Singh

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Episode 1 - When you know, you know... 39:58

2y ago39:58

39:58

Just giving you a peek into my financially unstable life. I also hint at some future topics (sort of). If you like this podcast, please rate and subscribe. If you'd like to give feedback, you can email hello@NotAnotherChurchPodcast.com (be kind)By Sabrina Singh

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How Should Christians Approach Dating Apps? 14:50

2y ago14:50

14:50

How do you feel about dating apps? Join Craig, Mandy, and producer Sam as they dive deeper into the idea of dating apps and how we as Christians should approach them. What do you think? Let us know! Have you ever wondered about what happens when the mic is off during "Life in the Morning with Craig and Mandy?" Well, wonder no more! Join us as we di…

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Exceedingly More Than You Can Imagine | God's Not Limited By Your Ability to See 31:15

2y ago31:15

31:15

Beloveds, I've got good news! God's power isn't limited by your capability to anticipate or perceive His goodness. When you can't even imagine better, and your eyes can't see God's faithfulness on the horizon. You can rest assured in the truth that He is still able to do exceedingly more. In this episode, let's dive into this truth together. Script…

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Did God Abandon Us Here? Trusting God beside the Red Sea. 16:52

2y ago16:52

16:52

Are you feeling stuck? Is there a lack of clarity on how to move forward? Does it seem like there are impenetrable barriers between where you are and what God has promised for you? You are not alone! So many people who trust the Lord are uncertain right now. They feel like they are wandering aimlessly with no direction and no leader. Yet, Christ ha…

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The Heart Behind Returning to Joy Ministry 24:40

2y ago24:40

24:40

We've got a special guest! Executive Director of Wildfire Network, Taylor Rogers, steps behind the mic to interview Gabrielle Leonard, Director of Returning to Joy. In this episode you'll hear her heart and the why behind the ministry of Returning to Joy. Letter from the host: Dear Beloveds, Reflecting on and responding to the faithful and intellig…

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Should We Make Our Kids Go To Church? 12:54

2y ago12:54

12:54

How do you feel about forcing kids to go to church? Join Craig, Mandy, and Jeff as they dive deeper into the idea of "forcing" kids to go to church. Surprisingly, there are differing opinions between them! What do you think? Let us know!By Life 90.5

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The Kind of Vulnerability that Strengthens and Secures You 27:44

2+ y ago27:44

27:44

In this episode Gabrielle has the pleasure of sitting down with Chandler Merritt for a conversation on vulnerability. Chandler is an administrative genius but more importantly she is an incredible human who has uniquely learned the role vulnerability plays in strengthening and securing her. You don't want to miss the visual picture she paints for h…

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How Does God Feel About Anxiety? 9:16

2+ y ago9:16

9:16

Does having anxiety mean that you're not trusting God? Join Craig, Mandy, and Jeff as they dive deeper into the root of anxiety and how to ask God for help with it.By Life 90.5

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Dwell In The Land 26:36

2+ y ago26:36

26:36

The Lord will make room for you. This episode is a overview of Genesis 26. Observing what we notice to be true about God and His children as they respond to His command to dwell in the land. Scripture: Genesis Chapter 26 Letter from the host: Dear Beloveds, Reflecting on and responding to the faithful and intelligent love of God has been therapeuti…

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For Those Who Are Grieving: A Guided Prayer 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

28:25

This episode is uniquely for those who are grieving. It's for those who know they are carrying pain but don't have the words or the strength to vocalize it yet. It's for those who know their heart is broken and their mind is confused. I get it. I'm there too. So in this episode I'm spending time praying for you...for us. I invite you to just receiv…

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How Hard Should I Pray? 9:02

2+ y ago9:02

9:02

How hard to we really have to pray for God to hear us? Join Life 90.5 hosts as they dive deep into the topic of prayer and share some simple tips for praying hard. Have you ever wondered about what happens when the mic is off during "Life in the Morning with Craig and Mandy?" Well, wonder no more! Join us as we dive deeper into some of the content …

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His Story: God's Been Good for A Long Time 21:24

2+ y ago21:24

21:24

He is God of the generations. His goodness goes beyond are daily experiences. His goodness stretches back beyond our timeline. Christ has the authority to say on the cross "It is finished" because of who He's been, who He is, and who He forever will be. When we position ourselves under the truth that God's goodness isn't dependent upon our experien…

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You're Created to Reveal Treasure 21:02

2+ y ago21:02

21:02

Are you feeling stuck? Paralyzed and weighed down by your dreams and hopes for the future? Maybe you're longing to birth something beautiful, but you're hitting a wall? If so, this episode is for you: The achiever. The one longing to build something significant but feeling shut down in the process. It may surprise you, but you're not creating treas…

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The Bible Draft Part 2 43:05

3y ago43:05

43:05

Zach and Jack each draft a team of 12 men and women in the Bible whose character, story, and relationship with God has personally impacted their own walk with the Lord. In this 2 part series, they’ll introduce 24 heroes of the Word, some you may have heard of and some maybe not. CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unscriptedscript…

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The Bible Draft Part 1 41:44

3y ago41:44

41:44

Zach and Jack each draft a team of 12 men and women in the Bible whose character, story, and relationship with God has personally impacted their own walk with the Lord. In this two part series, they’ll introduce 24 heroes of the Word, some you may have heard of and some maybe not. CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unscriptedscri…

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