Best St Luke S Historic Church Podcasts (2024)

In desperation, the bleeding woman and Jairus come to Christ, knowing that everything else has failed them. Christ is the sure foundation where He continues to be with and for you, no matter what is going on in your life.By Charlie Ziemann

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Soundtrack of Your Life (1 Samuel 17) 22:01

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The Reverend Andrew Baughen reminded us of the origin story of David who faced Goliath seeing the real problem, relying on God’s power and trusting in the ultimate Savior.By Rev. Andrew Baughen

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God Has a Choice (1 Samuel 15:34-16:31) 20:28

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What you and I need is not just a makeover, but a complete and total heart transplant. And this is what King Jesus has come to do; to save us from the inside out.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Reflections on Ways of Being 51:35

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John Ericson discusses the recent Symposium at Jamestown Settlement entitled: Ways of Being; Evolving Religion and America with Dr. Travis Harris, Visiting Assistant Professor at Norfolk State University.

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AA Founder's Day - Rev. John Zahl (Luke 4:40-44) 28:50

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On AA Founder's Day, Rev. John Zahl of St. Matthew's Bedford reminded us of the deeply Christian foundations of Alcoholics Anonymous and how God loves us all in spite of our sin.By Rev. John Zahl

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The Uncontrollable God (Mark 3:20-35) 14:38

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Jesus is a very different King than earthly rulers. He does not want to relate to you by way of commandment, but by way of a specific declaration: "I forgive you."By Charlie Ziemann, Seminarian Intern

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Speak, Lord, For Your Servants are Listening (1 Samuel 3:1-20) 18:52

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith articulates how God speaks to us clearly through two important yet often muddled words: Law and Gospel.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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A Sermon on the Trinity (John 3:1-17) 17:51

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith articulates that if you can figure God out, you don't want to worship Him.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Atheism in an Age of Doubt 25:56

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The Reformation raised doubts about centuries-old church doctrines. Did this contribute to the emergence of atheism in the modern world? Or was it the violence of religious wars and the oppression stemming from the marriage of religion and government? St Luke's Education Coordinator John Ericson takes a look in this episode at Atheism in the 17th c…

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What Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do? (Acts 2:1-11) 18:57

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith breaks down the mighty acts of God and what it is that the Holy Spirit actually does.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Jesus Prays for You (John 17:6-19) 20:20

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith highlights three important points from Jesus’ prayer that speak to your life as part of his church.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Born from Conflict: Quakers in the UK and North America 44:05

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Naomi Pullin, a Professor at Warwick University in the UK, about the Quaker story on both sides of the Atlantic. The Society of Friends was persecuted for their beliefs but held fast to their ethics of equality and nonviolence in one of the most violent centuries in Western history. Join us as we discuss this fasci…

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Picture of Grace (John 15:1-8) 17:05

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In this sermon, Rev. Jim Munroe describes a story of radical grace and forgiveness.By Rev. Jim Munroe

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The Pamphlet Wars 57:04

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Today we often talk about the impact of social media on forming public opinion, its effect on elections, and how it fuels division. In 17th century England, the printing press and the proliferation of pamphlets were doing similar things. In this Episode, we speak with public historian and historic book binder, Hunter Willis, on the Pamphlet Wars. H…

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Good Shepherd Sunday (John 10:11-18) 16:17

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In this sermon, Rev. Jacob Smith reflects on how Jesus is our Good Shepherd.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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When Seeing is Not Enough (Luke 24:36b-48) 15:51

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The disciples struggled with doubt and so do we. By the Holy Spirit, God works in our hearts through the teaching of his Word, the offer of his peace, and the eucharistic meal, to grow our belief in his resurrection.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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The Cromwell Dilemma 55:35

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In this episode St Luke's Education Coordinator John Ericson interviews the Curator of The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon UK, Stuart Orme. Cromwell is a figure steeped in a great deal of myth and clouded by his brutality towards the Irish. Is he a hero or a villain? Stuart Orme gives us a balance portrait of the most complicated figure of the 17th c…

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The Power of the Word (John 20:19-31) 12:11

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Jesus comes to the disciples in order to give them a Word. This Word turns fear into peace and doubt into faith. Christ continues to deliver this same Word to us through proclamation and the sacraments.By Charlie Ziemann, Seminarian Intern

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Walking Backwards Into a Redeemed Future (Easter Sunday) 15:55

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Listen to the Rev. Jacob Smith's sermon on Easter Sunday 2024.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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The King of the Cross (Mark 14:1-15:47) 11:44

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As humans, we think we can make Jesus a king, but his kingship is actually found in his sacrifice on the cross.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Born from Conflict: Travelog 46:42

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In this episode St Luke's Education Coordinator John Ericson discusses the recent trip to the UK and the many great people who are empowering our documentary and other educational material.By St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum

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The Mediator of a New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34) 22:25

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In this sermon, the Rev.Jacob Smith talks about covenant and how Jesus mediates the New Covenant.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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The Snake and the Cross (John 3:14-21) 12:25

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Sin wounds our souls like poison harms our bodies. Our healing is found in Jesus, who takes our sinful humanity to the cross, dying and rising again.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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He Gets Us (John 2:13-22) 16:43

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In this sermon, the Rev. Jacob Smith articulates how Jesus is the cornerstone of the new and living temple.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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The Bishop's Wars 11:51

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Our upcoming documentary, entitled "Born from Conflict: Cavaliers and Puritans of Newport Parish," is based on the 17th century conflicts in the United Kingdom and in the English Colonial Possessions in North America. Most notably we are focusing on the English Civil Wars, also known as the War of the Three Kingdoms. The spark was a religious confl…

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Reckoned Righteousness (Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16) 18:49

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In this sermon, The Reverend Jacob A. Smith looks at how God counts righteous.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Baptism and the Wilderness (Mark 1:9-15) 13:45

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Noah’s flood foreshadows baptism; in each sin and evil are washed away in death, and we emerge to new life to hear God’s promises to us. But baptism is only the beginning of our journey, and as we walk through the wilderness, we cling to the promises God made to us in our baptism.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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For the Love of Grace (Mark 9:2-9) 20:57

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In this sermon, the Rev. Janet Broderick reflects on God's preventing grace in our lives that acts as kindling, igniting love in our hearts.By The Rev. Janet Broderick

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The God Who Comes to You First (Mark 1:29-39) 20:07

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Through the Holy Spirit, in Word and Sacrament, we have been met by Jesus in our darkest hour and darkest places, reminded that we have been, despite ourselves, saved.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Out of the Depths (Psalm 130) 13:55

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Whether we are caught in the throes of sin or struggling with an addiction, we need the redemption of God found in his grace, mercy, and forgiveness. God pulls us out of the depths to forgive our sin, to his glory.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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The Urgency of the Eternal (Mark 1:14-20) 18:28

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In this sermon, The Reverend Jacob Smith shares how, often, the temporal can distract us from the Good News of the eternal.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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The English Reformation: A Series of Unintended Consequences 47:29

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In this episode we interview Professor Alec Ryrie of Durham University in the UK on the topic of the English Reformation. England was the most diverse in its reforming efforts and the conflicts that arose in the 16th and 17th centuries would have enduring implications for Great Britain and for their Colonial possessions in North America. Professor …

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Nazareth Principle (John 1:43-51) 22:38

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith uses the Nazareth Principle to make the proper distinction between Skepticism and Cynicism.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Adopted into God’s Family (Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7) 13:54

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Through Jesus Christ’s incarnation, God welcomes us as adopted children into his family, where we find love, truth, and grace.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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History, Mystery, & Destiny (Luke 2:1-20) 18:39

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On Christmas Eve, the Rev. Jacob Smith reflected on three themes of Christmas: History, Mystery, and Destiny.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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A Crescendo of Joy (Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11) 13:24

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As we experience God’s forgiveness in our lives, we still live in a world marred by the impacts of sin. Advent calls us to look to Christ’s return as a time when our rejoicing will be complete, with sin and death conquered forever.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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The End of Time (Mark 13:24-37) 18:59

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On this first Sunday of Advent the Reverend Jacob Smith reminds us all that all we are given is today, and therefore everyday is gift to enjoy and share God's grace.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Christ the King and the Crucified (Matthew 25:31-46) 13:44

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When Christ is revealed as King, he will judge our world. But both our place in that judgment and his place in that judgment are unexpected.By The Rev. MJ Layton

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Your Perception of God is Powerful (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) 21:09

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In this sermon The Rev. Jacob Smith reminds the congregation that the right perception of God is really important.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Here Comes the Bridegroom (Matthew 25:1-13) 19:45

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The Rev. Magnus Persson, visiting us from Sweden, delivers an energetic message about the coming of the Bridegroom. Though we will all sleep, we can be assured that Christ will carry us home, waking us up to a glorious future.By The Rev. Magnus Persson

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Who Is a Saint? (1 John 3:1-3) 0:17

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On All Saints' Day, we were blessed to have Bishop Graham Tomlin visit us from the UK! In this sermon, Bishop Tomlin answers, "Who is a saint?"By The Rt. Rev. Graham Tomlin

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Stories From the Newport Parish: The Tumultuous Life and Times of Joseph Bridger 15:26

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In this episode we discuss the life of Joseph Bridger the patron of the "Old Brick Church" and about the challenging decade of 1676-1686, a time of civil war in the Virginia Colony. How did these conflicts lead to the racist codes that would pour out of Jamestown and later Williamsburg? This period of our history is essential to understanding confl…

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Enemies No More (Matthew 22:34-46) 12:46

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The sum of all commandments is to love God and neighbor, but Jesus goes far beyond that when he reconciles all his enemies to himself, and to each other, through his crucifixion and resurrection.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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God's Image Bearers (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) 11:49

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In Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, he restores humanity to what it was always meant to be before sin entered the world, thereby offering back to God what is God’s.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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You Are Chosen (Matt. 22:1-14) 17:40

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith shares the assurance that we have been given to know that we have been chosen by God.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Everything Else is Skubala (Philippians 3:4b-14) 20:41

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith explores the freedom that comes with Jesus as the cornerstone of your life.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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The Authority of Death (Matt. 21:23-32) 13:46

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Because Jesus’s earthly ministry was so counter to the power structures of the world, people questioned where his authority came from. He answered this in his crucifixion and resurrection, emptying himself and becoming obedient to death on a cross and then rising again.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Jonah and the Worm (Matthew 20:1-16) 19:32

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Jonah’s repentance was imperfect. So was the Ninevites’. But God in his mercy forgave them anyways, as he does with each one of us.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Stories from the Newport Parish: Clergy, Tobacco and the Road to Revolution 16:44

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In This Episode the host of History from the Old Brick Church, John Ericson, tells the story of a former Minister of the Newport Parish whose protest helped fan the flames of America's revolutionary spirit. This is the first in a series of stories that relate to the Newport Parish of the "Old Brick Church." John Ericson is the Education Coordinator…

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