Best Anabaptism Podcasts (2025)

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Catalysts of Early Anabaptism with Marcus Yoder 53:55

21d ago53:55

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How did the religious, social, and political upheaval in 16th century Europe catalyze and shape the beginning of the Anabaptist movement? And what ideas define Anabaptism? Join us for this engaging conversation with Anabaptist historian Marcus Yoder as he takes us on a tour through pre-Anabaptism, the Peasant's War, and the Anabaptist takeover of M…

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God's Home 14:51

2d ago14:51

14:51

In this episode of Peace of the City, Rev. Dr. Jason Storbakken preaches from John 14:23–29, exploring the promise of Christ’s peace: “not as the world gives.” Titled God’s Home, this sermon invites us to imagine a God who does not demand perfection but chooses to dwell with us—in love, in truth, and in peace. Jason contrasts the world’s transactio…

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Walking with Jesus 41:22

3d ago41:22

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This week, we welcome Jared Erhardt for the first of two teachings. Jared will be challenging us to walk with Jesus so that we can learn to walk like Jesus. What does it mean to read the scriptures through the lens of Christ? What is the difference between knowing about Christ and inviting him to walk with us? Please find the slide deck for this we…

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What Makes a Church? with Nathan Zook 38:52

7d ago38:52

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Who gets to determine who are the members of the church? In the centuries before the Reformation, the gathered church typically included all the members of society. Against the Catholics and Magisterial Reformers, who assumed a level of cooperation between the church and the state, the Anabaptists believed that the church should be free from the in…

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Love Without Distance — Dr. Ashley Moyse 10:31

9d ago10:31

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In this episode of Peace of the City, we welcome Dr. Ashley Moyse, Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics, McDonald Scholar, and Director of the Columbia Character Cooperatives. Drawing from his work at Columbia’s medical school and his research at Oxford, Dr. Moyse reflects on the view from the 14th floor—where the city’s pain becomes quiet, abstra…

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Wounds and Wonderment 15:43

16d ago15:43

15:43

In Part 2 (of 2) of our series on John 20, we return to the locked room where Jesus appears not in triumph, but in tenderness. This Mother’s Day, we reflect on Thomas—the twin, the questioner, the one who names what so many of us carry: Unless I touch the wounds, I cannot believe. But Jesus does not shame him. Instead, Christ invites him—invites us…

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(I Am) The Living Water 24:59

17d ago24:59

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Today, Sarah Lyew provides us with a bonus "I Am..." teaching based on the story of the Samaritan woman at the well found in John 4. To view the video that will be played roughly halfway through the sermon, please click here. Just as a brief programming note, there will be no podcast episode next week as Rick Baker and his band will be leading us i…

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Sacred Breath, Holy Presence 12:27

23d ago12:27

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In this first part of a two-part message from John 20, Pastor Jason invites us to breathe deeply and draw near to the sacred. Through the lens of Scripture and spirit, we explore breath as both a physiological and theological gift—infused with divine presence from creation to resurrection. In a world often marked by fear and fragmentation, this epi…

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I Am the Bread of Life 35:55

24d ago35:55

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This morning, Sarah Lyew wraps up our "I Am..." series with a teaching on Jesus being the bread of life. How should we understand his instruction to eat his flesh and drink his blood? How can we learn to rely on him as our sustenance? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. When was a time you had to make…

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I Am the Vine 32:58

1M ago32:58

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This week, Sarah Lyew jumps back into our "I Am..." series with a teaching on Jesus declaring himself to be the true vine. Am I growing Jesus-shaped grapes? As a technical note, you will notice that the sound quality for this recording is quite poor. The explanation is simple: the device (phone) used to record the teachings did not recognize the in…

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Is the Bible Enough for Christians? 11:10

1M ago11:10

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God wants us to know Him and obey Him. Does the Bible tell us everything we need to know to experience this? Listen to learn about God's purpose for Scripture and how He has graciously provided everything we need through it. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Sufficiency of Scripture OTHER RESOURCES Booklet - The Sufficiency of Scripture Support the sh…

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Holy Disruption 11:01

1M ago11:01

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🎙️ Easter Sunday: Holy Disruption Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship – April 20, 2025 Christ is risen—and nothing will ever be the same. In this Easter Sunday message titled “Holy Disruption,” Rev. Dr. Jason Storbakken invites us to reflect on resurrection not as a tidy conclusion, but as a bold and unsettling beginning. We re-member the wounded body o…

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Easter Sunday 34:25

1M ago34:25

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Today is Easter Sunday. He is risen! Sarah Lyew finishes our series on the Gospel of Mark this morning by taking a look at the account of the resurrection in Mark 16. You might be wondering: did The Harbour meet on Good Friday? We did! We had a time of scripture reading, worship, communion, and sacred activities. Not everything we do week-to-week c…

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Seeking the Peace of the City: Reflection & Call 3:35

1M ago3:35

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What does it mean to seek the peace of the city—not just for the city, but within it? In this short reflection from Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship, one member, Eric Kanagy, shares his personal journey of faith, family, and community in New York City. He speaks candidly about the challenges of building lasting relationships in a city of 9 million, t…

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Hosanna / Vulnerable Resistance 14:10

1M ago14:10

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In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Jason Storbakken reflects on the radical act of Jesus entering Jerusalem—not on a warhorse, but on a donkey. It was a deliberate move of humility, vulnerability, and resistance without violence. Set against the backdrop of empire, crucifixion, and fear, the crowd’s cry of “Hosanna!” was not just praise—it was a p…

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Mark 11 34:14

1M ago34:14

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This morning, Sarah Lyew's Palm Sunday message comes from Mark 11 and asking a good question that each of us could reflect on: how are we keeping others from God's grace? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. Have you ever expected something look a certain way but, disappointingly, was not that way in r…

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Can We Understand What the Bible Says? 12:07

2M ago12:07

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When God revealed Himself through Scripture, He did not mask Himself behind mysteries and riddles. Listen today to learn how the Bible helps us see God clearly and know Him truly. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Clarity of Scripture Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries,…

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Heroes of the Radical Reformation: Felix Manz and the Birth of Anabaptism 26:43

2M ago26:43

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🎙️ Episode Title: Heroes of the Radical Reformation: Felix Manz and the Birth of Anabaptism 🎧 Guest Speaker: Jason Landsel, graphic novelist In this special episode of Peace of the City, guest speaker and graphic novelist Jason Landsel, a member of the Bruderhof community, shares a powerful presentation from his ongoing trilogy Heroes of the Radica…

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Mark 12 & 13 41:05

2M ago41:05

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This week, Sarah Lyew jumps back into our series on the Gospel of Mark in anticipation of Easter. In chapter 12, Jesus invites us to see how we often miss the point in service of our own power. How is Christ calling us to lay down our individual power and to follow him instead? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Q…

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Costly Peace 12:50

2M ago12:50

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🎧 Episode Title: Costly Peace Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16–21; Matthew 5:9 Featuring the witness of Felix Manz In this sermon titled Costly Peace, we return from retreat refreshed by the Spirit and re-enter a world aching with injustice. Drawing from Paul’s call to the ministry of reconciliation, the teachings of Jesus, and the radical witness of …

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I Am the Good Shepherd 33:42

2M ago33:42

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Today, Sarah Lyew explores what it means for Jesus to be the good shepherd. Though, like sheep, we go astray (Isaiah 53), there is a shepherd willing to lay down his life to bring us back into his fold. As a brief programming note, next week we will be returning to our series on the Gospel of Mark which we paused back in November for Advent. We wil…

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Should We Use Bible Translations? 11:51

2M ago11:51

11:51

Where did our English Bibles come from? Join us to learn how our modern translations were developed, and how you can know and love Christ better through them. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Preservation of Scripture BIBLE STUDY TOOLS: biblearc.com, blueletterbible.com, stepbible.org For a more detailed introduction to the preservation and translati…

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I Am the Life 34:47

2M ago34:47

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This morning, Sarah Lyew continues the "I Am..." series with "I Am the Life". There is a fascinating connection between God's breath and the life that he gives us which she explores here. Also, you might be tempted to get Mike's side of the story of their proposal. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. …

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I Am the Truth 28:15

2M ago28:15

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This week, Sarah Lyew explores what Jesus meant when he said "I am the truth". Truth is a loaded and contentious topic these days with many people claiming it as their own or even building social media platforms in its name. When Jesus claimed to be the truth, he was making a huge and contentious claim. How are we to understand the truth and our re…

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How Do We Know What the Bible Originally Said? 9:29

3M ago9:29

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God has providentially preserved the Bible ever since it was written. Listen to learn how familiarity with our copies of the Bible can increase our confidence in the Bible's trustworthiness. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Preservation of Scripture BIBLE STUDY TOOLS: biblearc.com, blueletterbible.com, stepbible.org For a more detailed introduction t…

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I Am the Light of the World 38:24

3M ago38:24

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Today, as we resume our "I Am..." series, we welcome our friend Jared Erhardt as he teaches on Jesus being the light of mercy. In the teaching, Jared quotes American pastor and theologian Brian Zahnd: "To be on the wrong side of mercy is to be on the wrong side of God." Zahnd continues, though: "...no matter how many Bible verses you pile up." Plea…

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Celebration Sunday 42:32

3M ago42:32

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This morning, we celebrated the launch of The Harbour with a Chili Cook-Off party and a teaching from Colin McCartney, the leader of Connect City, our new church partner. Colin shared what it means to be a wounded healer and how, at The Harbour, nobody is perfect but everyone is welcome. Home Church Questions: 1. What are you celebrating as we laun…

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Can We Trust the Bible? 11:38

3M ago11:38

11:38

The Bible is a reliable witness to reality. Join us to learn about God's trustworthiness and why His character leads us to trust the Bible. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Inerrancy of Scripture (4 Part Series) Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Tru…

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Gratitude Sunday 15:33

3M ago15:33

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This week, we pause our current "I Am..." series to mark the final Sunday of our association with The BIC Church Collective (formerly The Meeting House) before moving on to a new partnership with Connect City. Sarah Lyew is joined by Jimmy Rushton in conversation about gratitude, mourning, and marking significant moments in a community's history. J…

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Does It Matter What the Bible Says? 11:02

4M ago11:02

11:02

Are the words of the Bible more significant than the words of any other book? Join us today to learn about God's authority and how He exercises His authority through the Bible. RELATED EPISODES From the Mouth of God: Inspiration and Authority Third Culture and the Loss of Biblical Authority ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Authority of Scripture Insp…

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I Am the Way 31:24

4M ago31:24

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This morning, Will Dyer takes a look at Jesus's claim to be "the way" in chapter 14 of the Gospel of John. To understand what that means, though, we take a trip through first through philosophy and then through a three-part principle from Hinduism. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. What stood out to…

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I Am That I Am 27:13

4M ago27:13

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Today, Sarah Lyew kicks off our new series entitled "I Am..." where we will be looking at a variety of "I am..." statements that Christ offers in the Gospel of John. To start us off, though, we look back to the story of Moses and the burning bush in the early chapters of Exodus. Song: "Great I Am" Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching…

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Who Wrote the Bible? 6:09

4M ago6:09

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The Bible is God's word to us. Listen now to hear how God spoke to the biblical authors, and how He still speaks today. RELATED EPISODES From the Mouth of God: Definitions From the Mouth of God: Inspiration Theories From the Mouth of God: Biblical Support From the Mouth of God: Inspiration and Authority ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Inspiration of…

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Proverbs: The Heart of Wisdom 33:18

4M ago33:18

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This morning, Sarah Lyew wraps up our study of the book of Proverbs with a bit of a bird's-eye view of what it means to guard our hearts and grow in wisdom. Please note two things: we were using a different microphone this morning so if you detect a bit of a tinny ring, it's just you, it's on the recording. We'll work to sort that out in the future…

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Proverbs: Wisdom Within 29:07

4M ago29:07

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Today, Jacqueline Lo lead us deeper into the book of Proverbs by encouraging us to connect our bodies and our minds in our quest for wisdom. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. Describe a time during your childhood when your downstairs brain (survival brain/big feelings) got you in trouble. 2. What st…

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What Books Should Be Included in the Bible? 11:51

4M ago11:51

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How do we know what writings should be included in our Bibles? Join us to learn the questions we need to ask to recognize which writings were spoken by God. RELATED EPISODES Approaching Canon Principles of Canon - Part 1 Principles of Canon - Part 2 Old Testament Canon New Testament Canon Is the Apocrypha Scripture? Close of the Canon ARTICLES FOR …

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Proverbs: The Fear of the Lord 34:05

5M ago34:05

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This morning, Sarah Lyew continues in the book of Proverbs with a teaching on the the fear of the Lord. What does it mean? Why does it matter? How can it make us more wise? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. If you had coffee with someone who is wise, how would you describe them? What do they look li…

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Proverbs: Wisdom Passed Down 34:41

5M ago34:41

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Today, we kick off 2025 with a four-week series on the book of Proverbs. Sarah Lyew begins with a look at the nature of wisdom and how we can both seek to have it and grow within it. Just a reminder that, if you would like to join the WhatsApp group for Proverbs in January, you can do so here. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching her…

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Why Do We Need the Bible? 12:01

5M ago12:01

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Scripture is essential to all true faith. Listen today to hear how God reveals Himself through creation and through the Bible, and why it matters. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Necessity of Divine Revelation (7 Part Series) Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit …

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Advent 4: Joseph 17:11

5M ago17:11

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This morning, we enjoyed our children's Christmas Pageant. As a result, Sarah Lyew's teaching on Joseph is a bit abbreviated to make space for the kids and their dramatic production. Three brief programming notes prior to the slide deck link and Home Church questions: Our final Advent meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 24th at 4:30PM in t…

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Advent 3: Mary 39:49

5M ago39:49

39:49

Today we welcome the senior pastor of the Be In Christ Church Collective, Judith McCartney, as she shares on Mary's hope in the unexpected. You may notice that the first part of the recording has little to do with Mary. That's alright! Judith begins the formal part of her teaching at around the 9:00 mark. Prior to that point, she has some kind word…

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Advent 2: Zechariah 29:21

6M ago29:21

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This morning, Dave Blow considers the story of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist, and the hope that can be found within our doubt. This builds upon the story of Elizabeth from last week. Please excuse the brief moments at 5:39 and 26:01 where the mic cuts out temporarily. Don't panic! Dave returns shortly. We apprecaite your patience with us as…

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Advent 1: Elizabeth 28:52

6M ago28:52

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Today, Sarah Lyew helps us start the Advent season by sharing about the hope in the disappointment found in the story of Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. Please excuse the brief moment at 19:38 where the mic cuts out. Don't panic! Sarah returns 10 seconds later. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: …

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Mark 9 31:00

6M ago31:00

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This morning, Sarah Lyew concludes (for now) our series on the Gospel of Mark by taking a look at the account of Jesus's transfiguration. This event obviously has much to say about Jesus's divinity, but what we can learn about his humanity through this story? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Just a quick programming note: w…

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The Workers in the Vineyard 16:31

7M ago16:31

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Today, Will Dyer teaches on the parable of The Workers in the Vineyard as we take a break from our on-going Mark series (which will return after our Town Hall meeting next week). Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. What stood out to you from Sunday’s teaching? 2. Read Matthew 20:1-16 (in multiple tran…

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Mark 10 26:48

7M ago26:48

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This morning, Dave Blow revisits Mark 10 to focus on the story of Jesus speaking with the Rich Young Ruler and the cost of discipleship. How are we to understand material wealth in light of the Kingdom of God? Many thanks to Brooklyn for reading our scripture today! Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1.…

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Mark 8 28:32

7M ago28:32

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Today, Sarah Lyew takes us through Mark 8. What did Jesus mean when he told us to take up our cross? What does it mean that if we want to save our life we will lose it? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. What’s the first thing you say when introducing yourself? What is the most significant thing abou…

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Mark 10 48:07

7M ago48:07

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This morning we welcome Colin McCartney of Connect City to our community to share a teaching on Mark 10, specifically the portion about Jesus welcoming the children. There is also a brief Question-and-Response portion after the teaching with Colin and Sarah Lyew. You may notice that we've gone out of order again. That's alright! We'll come back to …

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Mark 7 29:42

8M ago29:42

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Today, Sarah Lyew takes us through Mark 7 paying special attention to the strange story of the syrophoenician woman. Why did Jesus initially decline to heal her daughter? What can we learn about our own callings through this story? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. When you hear the word “purpose” w…

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Mark 6 40:08

8M ago40:08

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This morning, Sarah Lyew takes us through Mark 6. While there are lovely stories in this chapter about Jesus walking on water and feeding thousands of people, Sarah instead helps us sift through the messiness of King Herod's life decisions. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here. Home Church Questions: 1. If you have favourite rea…

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