Waiting for the Birth of Jesus - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka

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Let’s talk about adulting— actual adulting. Not just paying bills or keeping a houseplant alive, but the kind that involves emotional maturity, healthy boundaries, and conscious self-leadership. Because let’s be honest, most of us weren’t taught how to be fully functioning adults… and it shows. Joining us is Michelle Chalfant , licensed therapist turned holistic life coach, creator of The Adult Chair® model, and author of the new book The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life . With millions reached through her podcast, coaching programs, and retreats, she’s here to walk us through the five pillars of being a healthy, grounded adult. Here’s the truth: being an adult isn’t about checking boxes or pretending you’re fine. It’s about owning your truth. Feeling your feelings. Practicing compassion without letting yourself off the hook. It’s about setting firm boundaries—with no need for justification—and recognizing that your triggers are not flaws, they’re clues. None of us were handed a guidebook for how to grow up emotionally. We inherited patterns from people who were figuring it out as they went. But what Michelle shares today is empowering: it’s never too late to unlearn what no longer serves you and become the adult you were meant to be. Whether you’re starting this work or knee-deep in your personal development era, this episode will meet you where you are—and help you move forward with clarity, self-trust, and strength. Connect with Michelle: Website: https://theadultchair.com/ Book: https://theadultchair.com/book IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/@TheMichelleChalfant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/michellechalfant Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Boundaries vs. Ultimatums with Jan & Jillian Yuhas | 297 Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The season of Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting. Advent comes from the Latin “adventus” which means “coming” or “arrival.” In Advent, we wait for the birth of the Christ child. Yet theologians talk about three advents: the birth of Jesus at Christmas, the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and the second coming of Jesus. We will explore these three advents even as we wait to celebrate the baby born in Bethlehem. Today's scripture reading is Luke 1:46-55.

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Waiting for the Birth of Jesus - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka

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Holy Spirit: Liberator from Uselessness - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 19:34

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The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity along with God our father and mother and Jesus, the son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church into being at Pentecost and is present among us now. Yet many of us find it challenging to understand who the Holy Spirit is and how the Spirit relates to our lives. Leonardo Boff, a Brazilian liberation theologian, called the Holy Spirit the “liberator” who frees us from the oppressions of sin and gifts us freedom. In this sermon series leading up to Pentecost, we will explore four ways the Holy Spirit liberates and frees us. Today's scripture reading is 1 Corinthians 12:4-13: "Now there are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of services but the same Lord, and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of powerful deeds, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit." Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Holy Spirit: Liberator from Dependence on Self - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 19:26

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Holy Spirit: Liberator from Meaninglessness - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 20:58

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The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, along with God our Father and the Mother and Jesus, the Son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church into being at Pentecost, and is present among us now. Yet many of us find it challenging to understand who the Holy Spirit is and how the Spirit relates to our lives. Today's scripture reading is Mark 1:9-11. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Holy Spirit: Liberator from Chaos - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 21:32

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The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, along with God our Father and the Mother and Jesus, the Son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church into being at Pentecost, and is present among us now. Yet many of us find it challenging to understand who the Holy Spirit is and how the Spirit relates to our lives. Leonardo Boff, a Brazilian liberation theologian, called the Holy Spirit the “liberator” who frees us from the oppressions of sin and gifts us freedom. In this sermon series leading up to Pentecost, we will explore four ways the Holy Spirit liberates and frees us. Today's scripture reading is Genesis 1:1-2. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Not Our Own - Rev. Owen Gray 20:11

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On this second Sunday of the season of Easter, we turn to the story of the resurrected Jesus appearing to his disciples by the sea. He performs yet another miracle, and in turn, teaches us what resurrection expects of us. Today's scripture is John 21:1-17. Rev. Owen J. Gray fills our pulpit as the fifth and final “children of the church” guest preacher for our 75th anniversary celebration. He currently serves as pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit, Missouri. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Sitting with Jesus - Rev. Zach Walker 28:43

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Over the Lenten season, we spent several weeks “walking with Jesus.” It's time for a well-deserved rest, so let's take some time to sit with Jesus. Where and how can we sit with Jesus these days? In the process, we might learn a bit about who we are called to be. Today's scripture reading is John 21:1-17. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Easter Sunday: Seeing Jesus - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 22:04

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Theologians describe Jesus’ ministry as “peripatetic” because he moved from place to place. He did not settle in Nazareth and told everyone to come to him. He walked around, visited, talked, and ate with people. In the five Sundays leading up to Palm Sunday, we will travel with Jesus from his temptation in the wilderness to meeting fishermen on the beach to eating with a tax collector in Jericho. Along the way, we will grow in our faith and faithfulness just as the disciples did as they walked with Jesus. Our scripture today is Luke 24:13-35. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Palm Sunday: The Things that Make for Peace - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 20:52

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Theologians describe Jesus’ ministry as “peripatetic” because he moved from place to place. He did not settle in Nazareth and told everyone to come to him. He walked around, visited, talked, and ate with people. In the five Sundays leading up to Palm Sunday, we will travel with Jesus from his temptation in the wilderness to meeting fishermen on the beach to eating with a tax collector in Jericho. Along the way, we will grow in our faith and faithfulness just as the disciples did as they walked with Jesus. Our scripture today is Luke 19:29-45. Find all Lent information and Holy Week service times and locations at villagepres.org/lent . Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Jesus in Jericho - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 18:18

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Theologians describe Jesus’ ministry as “peripatetic” because he moved from place to place. He did not settle in Nazareth and told everyone to come to him. He walked around, visited, talked, and ate with people. In the five Sundays leading up to Palm Sunday, we will travel with Jesus from his temptation in the wilderness to meeting fishermen on the beach to eating with a tax collector in Jericho. Along the way, we will grow in our faith and faithfulness just as the disciples did as they walked with Jesus. Our scripture today is Luke 19:1-10. Find all Lent information and Holy Week service times and locations at villagepres.org/lent . Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Jesus in a Foreign Land - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 17:37

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Theologians describe Jesus’ ministry as “peripatetic” because he moved from place to place. He did not settle in Nazareth and told everyone to come to him. He walked around, visited, talked, and ate with people. In the five Sundays leading up to Palm Sunday, we will travel with Jesus from his temptation in the wilderness to meeting fishermen on the beach to eating with a tax collector in Jericho. Along the way, we will grow in our faith and faithfulness just as the disciples did as they walked with Jesus. Our scripture today is Luke 8:26-39. Find all Lent information and Holy Week service times and locations at villagepres.org/lent . Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Jesus on the Beach Beside the Sea of Galilee - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 19:39

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Theologians describe Jesus’ ministry as “peripatetic” because he moved from place to place. He did not settle in Nazareth and told everyone to come to him. He walked around, visited, talked, and ate with people. In the five Sundays leading up to Palm Sunday, we will travel with Jesus from his temptation in the wilderness to meeting fishermen on the beach to eating with a tax collector in Jericho. Along the way, we will grow in our faith and faithfulness just as the disciples did as they walked with Jesus. Our scripture today is Luke 5:1-11: "Then Jesus said to Simon, 'Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.'" Find all Lent information and Holy Week service times and locations at villagepres.org/lent . Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Jesus in His Hometown, Nazareth - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 23:26

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Theologians describe Jesus’ ministry as “peripatetic” because he moved from place to place. He did not settle in Nazareth and told everyone to come to him. He walked around, visited, talked, and ate with people. In the five Sundays leading up to Palm Sunday, we will travel with Jesus from his temptation in the wilderness to meeting fishermen on the beach to eating with a tax collector in Jericho. Along the way, we will grow in our faith and faithfulness just as the disciples did as they walked with Jesus. Our scripture today is Luke 4:16-30: "When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him." Find all Lent information and Holy Week service times and locations at villagepres.org/lent . Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Jesus in the Wilderness - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 24:04

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Theologians describe Jesus’ ministry as “peripatetic” because he moved from place to place. He did not just settle in Nazareth and tell everyone to come to him. He walked around and visited with people and talked with them and ate with them. In the five Sundays leading up to Palm Sunday, we will travel with Jesus from his temptation in the wilderness to meeting fishermen on the beach to eating with a tax collector in Jericho. Along the way, we will grow in our faith and faithfulness just as the disciples did as they walked with Jesus. Our scripture today is Luke 4:1-13 - "Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tested by the devil." Find all Lent information and Holy Week service times and locations at villagepres.org/lent . Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Transfigured - Rev. Chad Herring 25:14

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