Ginghamsburg Church Podcast

Easter at Ginghamsburg | Pastor Rachel Billups

Much like the women who stumbled into the tomb that first Easter morning, we all carry unfilled expectations. Empty relationships, sweets that don't satisfy, a work life that leaves us exhausted–all tombs in our lives. We've come searching for answers we can count on in the ways that we know. It's time to quit searching among the dead to find the living,  time to look to new places for life-giving answers. It is possible to live fulfilled this side of heaven and see the miracle for ourselves! Learn more about Ginghamsburg Church by visiting ginghamsburg.org.

Passion: The Way of Suffering #6 | Pastor Mike Fitzpatrick

How does a crowd of mobsters go from cheers of triumph to cries of “crucify him?” Looking at the theories of atonement we will explore the question of why Jesus had to die and consider our own personal response as a potential crowd gatherer that day. Plan your Easter at ginghamsburg.org/easter.

PASSION | The Way of Love 05 | Pastor Rachel Billups

What about Jesus as Messiah would create such a clash with the political powers that be?  And what might following Jesus have to do with our response to the political and religious authorities of our day?  Taking our cues from Isaiah 53 – Messiah as Suffering Servant – Jesus’” way of suffering” may just answer questions we didn’t even know we were asking.  Jesus followers ultimately come to realize that the power of love is such a greater force than the love of power.

 

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Passion: The Way of Suffering #4 | Pastor Rachel Billups

As we read Luke 22, we learn that one of Jesus' beloved disciples has a deep crisis of identity. As a result, he warms by the enemy's fire. Have you succumbed to the same temptation? Learn more about the Ginghamsburg community at ginghamsburg.org.

Passion #3 | Pastor Mike ”Fitz” Fitzpatrick

Betrayal cuts deep. Friendships dissolve, marriages crumble, families disintegrate and we are left wondering, "How did this happen?" Jesus was betrayed, too. Is reconciliation possible?

Passion: The Way of Suffering #2 | John Whirledge

We like to be in #control.  But what if #surrender became our first thought and not our last-ditch effort when life goes haywire?  Let's learn from Jesus and let the chips fall where they may. A setback is just a set up for a comeback.

Passion: The Way of Suffering #1 | Pastor Rachel Billups

Jesus eats with everyone. Period. All the time. What does it mean that Jesus invited every single follower to his table: the betrayer, the denier, and all who abandoned Jesus when he needed them most? Outcast, outsider, or turned off by religion, there’s a place at God’s table for you. 

Freely Disagree #4 | Pastor Rachel Billups

Politics, entertainment and culture have taught us an “enemy mentality” where we call out those who disagree – but Jesus flips the script. We can call our enemies in – to brave spaces of love. 

Freely Disagree #3 | Pastor Karl Penn

Christianity in 2022 has become known for its judgmental spirit – a negative force far from the teachings of Jesus. Listen in as we honestly press into our next hard conversations, refusing to feed the enemy-making machine.

Freely Disagree #2 | Pastor Rachel Billups

Drill down into most disagreements about faith and you’ll probably find a Bible issue. But what if we came together with curiosity instead of disagreement? What if the scriptures were a divine invitation to meet us right where we are? Let’s gather to explore the next of our hard conversations: how to read the Bible.