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The gospel of Jesus Christ is the source of our life, a deep well of grace that transforms us and propels us into the world. Join Pastor J.D. Greear each weekday to learn how the gospel can bring new life in you and through you.
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Dinner Churches are starting all over North America. Why? It's not just that they are an effective, affordable, and contextual approach to church planting. They also follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the early church, who made disciples and cultivated community around the table. In this podcast, you'll be led by J.D. and Heather, two longtime pastors now leading Dinner Churches. You will hear from theologians, historians, and other Dinner Church practitioners. Any ordinary church can star ...
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Renewal is happening in small-town churches. Many of Jesus' followers across rural regions are uncovering exciting possibilities as they explore creative and practical approaches to loving their neighbors. This new podcast from Fresh Expressions will introduce you to ministry leaders serving in rural contexts to provide examples and inspiration for being the Church and addressing the needs unique to your community. Rural Renewal Podcast is brought to you by the Rural Revival Summit, a two-da ...
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Each day Fr. Randy Sly takes a look at one of the readings from the Daily Mass. Fr. Randy is a Catholic priest with the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, currently serving at St. Therese North Catholic Church for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He is also the Producer and Host of “Follow to Lead,” a national podcast of the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative and the host of a daily video podcast “Day by Day.” Previous to St. Therese, he served as President of St. Michael ...
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When most people think of the apostle Paul, they picture this bigger-than-life, champion of the faith. But Pastor J.D. shows us that before meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul was a pretty undesirable character. We’re in a series titled SENT, and we’re studying the book of Acts, Chapter 9.By J.D. Greear Ministries
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Have you ever had one of those nightmares where you show up to a presentation or an interview, and you’re not wearing your pants? It’s terrifying, and we would never do it in real life. But often, we forget to get dressed spiritually. Pastor J.D. explains how we can put on the armor of God as he concludes our series called Mystery and Clarity.…
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Professional football players would never start a game without their helmet and pads. And firefighters would never run into a burning building without their gear. Being properly equipped is important! But often as Christians, we enter the spiritual battlefield without any protective gear. So Pastor J.D. is teaching us how to put on our spiritual ar…
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When it comes to the spiritual realm, there are two main attitudes that believers tend to have. We either think of angels and demons as just interesting characters from the Bible with no real relevance in today’s world, or we obsess over spiritual warfare and constantly worry about demonic influences. But as he continues our series called, Mystery …
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For many people, our views on love and relationships were shaped by the songs we listened to growing up or the movies we watched as a teen. But there’s only one relationship model we should care about, and it doesn’t come from Hollywood! We’re discovering the biblical design for marriage and family as Pastor J.D. continues our study in the book of …
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Is there a “right” time to plant a Dinner Church? Probably not, according to David Kidd, a Dinner Church leader in Ohio. David’s congregation was in the midst of major transitions when he and his team started a new table-centered ministry. While it was a chaotic time, they now have a thriving community alongside their established congregation, and …
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When life is hard, where do you turn for comfort? Some people lean on alcohol or sex, while others turn to subtler crutches such as T.V. binges or overeating. But no matter what form our vices take, they’re never going to fill us the way we want them to. Pastor J.D. reveals the only true cure for our broken hearts as he continues our study called “…
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Our culture tends to portray Christianity as bland and boring. If you want an interesting life, the last place you’re going look is the church. But as he continues our study of Ephesians called Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. reveals that the Christian life is far from boring. In fact, it’s an all-out war!…
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Throughout our study of Ephesians called “Mystery and Clarity,” Pastor J.D. has been showing us that God isn’t just concerned about our actions; he’s concerned about reshaping our hearts and our desires. And as we continue this study, Pastor J.D. is showing us how that principle plays out in one of the most intimate parts of life: our sexuality.…
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Most religions share the same basic moral code. We might vary on certain points and nuances, but we all agree that it’s bad to lie, steal, or murder. And everyone has met good, kind people from others religions. So if that’s the case, then how is Christianity different than any other faith? Why should we bother telling people about Jesus? Pastor J.…
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Part of the fun of Christmas morning is seeing all of the pretty packages wrapped up under the tree. But no matter how pretty they are, it would be silly to leave them there! Presents are meant to be opened and used. And as he continues our series called Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. calls us not to leave our spiritual gifts under the tree.…
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Engaging all ages in ministry is core to the work of the church, but the reality of rural life can make that complicated. In this episode, we’ll hear about creative ways to incorporate children and adults into the life of rural congregations, even in the face of declining populations and limited resources. Listen in to learn about how the “Messy Ch…
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When you’re a baby, it’s okay to wear a diaper and use a pacifier. But at some point, you have to grow up. You can’t exactly show up to high school with a pacifier in your mouth! As he continues our series called Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. reveals that the same is true of our faith. We can’t be spiritual babies forever!…
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It’s not uncommon to meet people who consider themselves Christians but aren’t really involved in a church. They might have been hurt by a congregation in the past, or maybe their Sunday mornings are busy and it’s hard to make it out the door. Is it okay to just listen to a sermon online? Is it really any different than going to church? Pastor J.D.…
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Everyone wants to know who they are and where they belong, so it’s not surprising that ancestry testing is all the rage right now. But does our family tree really define our identity? Pastor J.D. is helping us understand our identity and purpose as he continues our series called Mystery and Clarity in Ephesians 2:11-3:13.…
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