Podcast featuring sermons and teachings from our worship services at North Summit Church in Sandpoint, ID.
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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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By Kyle Bostock
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 25. Today is the Feast of St. James (the Greater), Apostle.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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#1618 - Day by Day for Wednesday, July 24
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 24. Today is also the Optional Memorial of Saint Sharbel Makhlūf, priest.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 23. Today is also the Optional Memorial for St. Bridget, Religious.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of John for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, July 22. Today is also Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time.By Fr. Randy Sly
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Mark for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21.By Fr. Randy Sly
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 20. Today is also the Optional Memorial of Saint Apollinaris, bishop and martyr.By Fr. Randy Sly
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When most of us think of demons, we picture something from the latest Hollywood horror film. It’s just the stuff of fiction to us. But Pastor J.D. shows us that the spirit world is very real, and it affects our lives a lot more than we probably think. It’s part of our series titled, “Mystery and Clarity.”…
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 19.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 18. Today is also the Optional Memorial of Saint Camillus de Lellis, priest.By Fr. Randy Sly
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If you were to ask most couples why they got married, they would probably say something about being in love, making each other happy, or physical attraction. And there’s nothing wrong with any of those things! But Pastor J.D. reveals that God actually has a much bigger purpose for our marriages, even more than our own happiness.…
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 17.By Fr. Randy Sly
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Episode 4: Starting a Dinner Church in the Midst of Chaos with David Kidd (CORRECTED)
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 16. Today is the Optional Memorial for Our Lady of Mount Carmel.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Monday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 15. Today is also the Memorial for St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, often called the "Seraphic Doctor."By Fr. Randy Sly
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By Steve Brown
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Mark for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14.By Fr. Randy Sly
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 13. Today is the Optional Memorial for St. Henry, Emperor of Germany.By Fr. Randy Sly
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Sex, Idols, and Darkness: New Life, Part 2
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They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, and it’s something we should aspire to in our relationship with God. But that’s easier said than done! Pastor J.D. describes the key to being more like Jesus as he continues our study of Ephesians called “Mystery and Clarity.”By J.D. Greear Ministries
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 12.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 11. Today is also the Memorial for St. Benedict, Abbot.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 10.By Fr. Randy Sly
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For a lot of people, Christianity seems like just a list of rules. But is that really all it is? Does Jesus just want us to live by a certain moral code? Pastor J.D. addresses that question as he continues our study of Ephesians called, Mystery and Clarity. We’re in Ephesians 4:17-5:2.By J.D. Greear Ministries
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 9. Today is also the Optional Memorial for St. Augustine Zhao Rong, priest and companions, martyrs. These 120 companions are Chinese martyrs between 1648 and 1930.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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Episode 10: Intergenerational and Music Ministries with Trish Johnsen and Brad and Joanie Perry
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 8.By Fr. Randy Sly
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By Kyle Bostock
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Mark for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7.By Fr. Randy Sly
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 6. Today is also the Optional Memorial for St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 5. Today is the Option Memorial for St. Anthony Zaccaria as well as St. Elizabeth of Portugal.By Fr. Randy Sly
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The Mystery and Mission of the Church, Part 3
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 4. Today is Independence Day in the U.S.A.By Fr. Randy Sly
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The Mystery and Mission of the Church, Part 2
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By itself, a single Lego doesn’t really do much. You can’t build anything or do anything with it. And as he continues our series called, Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. reveals that Christians are kind of like Lego bricks in that sense. We can only accomplish our mission when we’re working together!…
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 3.By Fr. Randy Sly
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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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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 2.By Fr. Randy Sly
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time, July 1. Today is the Optional Memorial of Saint Junipero Serra, priestBy Fr. Randy Sly
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Mark for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30.By Fr. Randy Sly
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A reflection on the daily Mass reading from the Gospel of Matthew for Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time, June 29. Today is the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, ApostlesBy Fr. Randy Sly
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